*# Men's Club Lacrosse vs. Purdue Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Tartan Turf SPORT'S The Michigan Daily Friday, March 23, 1984 NETTER RELINQUISHES PRO HOPES: Laser leads Blue In '84, By ADAM MARTIN Ho s been all over the world, but he's still Wolverine. He's had visions of the pros, but he's got a job to do this season. He is RossLaser, captain of the men's tennis team. IN HIS three years at Michigan, Laser's had his ups and downs, but that's all behind him now. As captain, Laser plans to help Michigan to its 17th consecutive Big Ten title - on and off the court. Things weren't always so concrete, however. Until several months ago, Laser was seriously considering professional ten- nis.= He played in two summer pro Satellite circuits in several different countries, thinking and doing what young pros do. THE SATELLITE circuit is a step down from the Grand Prix (the main circuit for professionals), but it is a way t it young pros can accumulate Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) points, which are imperative to receive world ranking. Laser came away from the circuit with experience and a few critical realizations. "I played well and 'got" experience," said Laser, but "(The Satellite circuit) made me realize how tough it is to make it in pro tennis, how vast tennis really is. "There comes a time that you have to realize where your future is going. I realized it's not in tennis." DESPITE recognizing his slim op- portunity for a career in tennis, the Lincolnwood, Ill. native still has the blood of a professional, albeit not type McEnroe or Connors. "If I could make a lot of money playing tennis," Laser said, "I couldn't think of a better life, but it's difficult to make a lot of money in tennis unless you're one of the top players in the world. I don't see myself that way, un- fortunately." There are other reasons Laser has opted away from the pros, other than coming to grips with his chance (or lack thereof)efor a successful, lucrative ten- nis career. "MY OTHER opportunities outweigh the future potential that I have for suc- cess in tennis," he said. Included on, that list are his interests in law school, real estate and trading commodities. For now, though, Laser is setting his future aside and concentrating on leading the team, something that requires an experienced, knowledgeable player. His ups and downs and leveling-offs of years past make him that kind of player. Said Laser, "I've been through it all, I know the ways of the world." LASER'S ROLE as leader figures to be critical this season because Michigan is basically a young, inex- perienced squad. "We have a young, emotional team," he said, "and they need a lot of coun- seling and reinforcement, continuously. I'm' the person that the guys on the team turn to. I've been an' all- encompassing friend." SOPHOMORE Hugh Kwok said, "Ever since I've been here, I've been able to talk to (Laser). He'll go out of his way to help. He's the captain, and (the team) relies on him." Freshman Todd Cohen echoed Kwok's sentiments. "(Ross) is a good leader. He's got a lot of experience, and he gives us confidence. He's doing a great job." Coach Brian Eisner, who has coached Laser for three years, sees this season's captain's role as essential because of the lack of upperclassmen on the team. "HE'S TAKEN on a dramatic leader- ship role," said Eisner. "We only have two seniors on this team (Laser and Rodd Schreiber). Ross is often a spokesman for the players, he sees what't going on." But by maintaining, as Laser put it, a role "greater than any captain or per- son in the history of Michigan tennis," one would think Laser's game would suffer. But Laser stressed that when his leadership role affects his perfor- mance, "the big-brother job goes to the coach." Still, Laser is coping nicely with his integral duties, and he is well aware of his priorities. "This season is my last hurrah. I want to go out with a bang, not a whim- per, he said. Ii I y Ar 'p. l' AMERICAN AN INDEPENDENT COLLEGE 9OLLEGE TS AND SCIENCES I11 PARIS UNE F4'ULTE AMERICAINE 1984 SUMMER SESSION June 18-July-7 Courses in: Art History International Business Administration Computer Science Economic European h-litics French Languqe & Literature Although he won't be pla will be the on- and off-cou SPORTS OF THEJ 'M'-nin to Main Special to the Dail Things aren't quite work the Michigan baseball team Despite a late surge, the succumbed to the University 10-9, in the first game of header yesterday in the Jp4 Tournament, and were lam] 2, by Miami of Ohio in the nig IN THE first contest, Micl into the seventh inning traili Mike Waters beat out a bun third base line and score Hayward's homer into th screen. Rich Bair and Casey hit back-to-back doubles Minick pulled Michigan eve first round-tripper of the sea ,In the bottom of the inning moved from first base to k but quickly gave up the w when Rick Lashua knocked pitch into the left field scree Bair had a perfect game with two doubles and t% Minick singled and home scoring twice. Men's Tennis vs. WMU Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Track and Tennis Building Daily Photo by JEFF SCHRIER Lying professional tennis in Lhe future, Ross Laser rt general for the Wolverines this season. DAILY: e sugee1mb, ie and Miaii y THE SECOND game wasn't nearly as ing out for close or exciting as the opener. in Texas. Miami's Scott Arnold, a senior right- Wolverines hander, no-hit the Wolverines until two y of Maine, out in the sixth inig. Michigan then a double- g~ot its first runi as Waters singled to dy Ramsey right and came around on singles by bse,13 awr adBi.1 basted, 1-HThe Wolverines ended the scoring in gtanp.n the seventh. After singling to left, Close n9-4 wen took third on Hal Morris' double and it down the scored when Chuck Froning knocked a Dd on Ken sacrifice fly to center. e left-field Michigan sihpped to 1-4 the toure y Close then nament at Edinburg, Texas and 2-5 and Jeff overall. Maine and Miami upped their en with his records to 6-12 and 4-5, respectively., son. Larkin inJury not serious , Hayward An injury to Wolverines' shortstop the mound, Barry Larkin, suffered in Wednesday's his Rseon second game against Pan American ised was diagnosed yesterday as a sprain. ga The inljury suf fere d as Larkin ao singplae pivoted toward second base following ; w e tghes.an overthrow at fito be a fracture. The nred, while ophomore will miss at least two weeks of action and is now using crutches. Wsomen nfl tters y1 WMU The MichiganWomen'sT1ennis team will take on Western Michigan this af- ternoon in Kalamazoo. The Wolverines are coming off a decisive win over Calvin College on Wednesday, and hope to make it three wins in a row with a victory over WMU. Mary Mactaggart will lead the team in the first singles slot. Mactaggart will be pitted against Western's sophomore sensation Amy Yeast, who has earned a 10-4 record so far this season. Overall, WMU has gained a 9-5 win-loss tally; while the Michigan squad is 4-6. ance. Today's match at Kalamazoo is an important primer for a tough road schedule for the Wolverines. Although they are expected to defeat Western with little difficulty, the team will then face' higher caliber opponents as it begins playing the thick of the Big 10 foes. 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