University of Washington
Missed fall action due to a leg injury, but is expected to be fully recovered for winter competition...2005-2006 (Freshman): Reached the round of 16 in his first collegiate tournamnet at the Fresno State Bulldog Classic...compiled a 4-6 record in singles action and a 7-6 record in doubles...defeated Cochrane and Vandermerwe of Arizona to advance to the Pac-10 Invitational Championship semifinal with doubles partner David Chu...teamed up with Mike Ricks at the San Diego State Torero Challenge going 2-1 in tournament play.
Before Washington and Personal
Andrew Bernard Gerst...2005 graduate of Redondo Union High School...high school All-American...four-year letterwinner and four-year team captain ...ranked nationally in singles...billed as high as No. 13 in U-16 Southern California rankings...won the Southern California U-18 doubles sectional in 2004...four-time Bay League MVP...earned Player of the Year honors four-straight seasons...two-time first-team All-CIF as a junior and senior...as a junior led team to CIF championship while also winning the CIF singles title...was CIF singles runnerup as a senior...second-team All-CIF selection as a sophomore, while helping team to CIF runner-up honors...parents are Diana and Lawrence Gerst...has a brother Shawn (40) and a sister Carey (36)...hobbies include playing the keyboard and guitar, computers and reading.
Coach Anger on Gerst:
"Andy missed out on the fall tournaments, but is 100% healthy now. He'll be a little behind as we start the season, but he is already catching up. If he starts putting things together with his game and be more consistent, he can be a starter for us. He needs a block of time where he can keep working and improving."
Fast Facts
Nicknames: Gerst, Free Bird
Planned profession after tennis: Musician
Childhood hero: My father
This actor would play me in a movie: Leonardo DiCaprio or Tyler Hoechlin
Most prized possessions: State championship rings
If I could be in any reality TV show: The Bachelor
My ideal meal would have to include: Macaroni and Cheese
Favorite class at UW: American Popular Song
Favorite thing about Seattle/UW: Pike's Place Market
Best thing about Coach Anger and Russell: Their knowledge of the game
Superpower I wish I had: Ability to read girls' minds
Favorite Musical Artist: Rolling Stones
Favorite Song in my iPod: "Hey Girl" by OAR
Song I'd sing at Karaoke: "Bust a Move" by Young MC
Favorite other sport to play: Basketball
Craziest ambition: Reaching nirvana
First thing I'd buy if I won the lottery: `69 Corvette Roadster
Favorite home cooked meal: Mom's Matzah Ball Soup
Famous person I have a crush on: Elisha Cuthbert
Favorite thing about playing tennis: The complexity of the game
If I could play a match against anybody, I would play: Matt Anger in his prime
Most impressive peron I've met: Billie Jean King
Advice to youngsters that want to play tennis: Keep it fun, work hard, and don't base your self-worth on your results
