Francis Marion University Athletics

• Born Joshua Jonathan Schaefer in Frankfort, Germany
• Graduate of Rivington and Blackrod High School, where he played for coach Eric Scherer
• Nickname is Forre

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional Tennis player
• How you got your nickname: Players from the team named me Forre = forehand in Swedish since its on another level
• Favorite Superhero: Superman
• Favorite Athlete: Dominic Thiem
• Favorite Sports Team: Borussia Dortmund
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Planet of the Apes and Fury
• Favorite Foods: Porridge, Pasta, Avocado, Protein Smoothies, Bowls
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Phuket (Thailand)
• Instagram Account: @joshischaefer
• Your Motivation Music: Pop music
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The fresh, clean air on campus 
• Favorite Off-Field Activities: Food shopping, spending time with friends and FIFA
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Stay Fit and healthy; Bringing lots of success to the Patriots; Strive towards UTR 12/13
• Why you chose your sport: My older brother inspired me toward this amazing sport at the age of 4
• The biggest mental challenge to improving faster: Thinking positive in every situation is key
• Interesting Notes: One of the best German Tennis players at early junior level
• Brush With Greatness: I flew on the private plane of billionaire Ellis Short together with his son on the way to a tennis tournament

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