Mike Kaiser played Racquetball in college after he had it for a phy-ed class at Winona State U (Go Warriors!). His roommate and a bunch of guys played doubles about 4-5 times a week without really knowing how to play. Mike is still amazed nobody was maimed. About 7 years ago when he and his wife noticed in the vacation photos how fat he had gotten, and no one had told him, he started to play again.

His greatest victories: He beat Jake Bredenbeck, once (O.K. Jake was 8). State Singles a couple years ago, he won the Men's 40+ B/C.

Best matches: He feels he is evenly matched with Stacey Holland. They play once a week, and usually split the games. The guys (and Therese) at Lifetime in Coon Rapids are great matches too. He enjoys doubles with Tom Wold and Therese Zadnick as his partners, and all the social activity. Mike is strong promoter of the sport and wants to keep it alive and strong. He talks it up every chance he gets.

Once Mike tried to teach his wife (then girlfriend) Liz to play. He explained the rules, got her all set and on the first serve she returned with a WHAM to the back of his head. When he recovered enough to look back she was lying on the floor in hysterical laughter.

He is currently training for Grandma’s Marathon, coaching his son’s t-ball, boating, and occasionally finds time for work as an investment broker, and maintenance on his rental property and home. Good luck in the marathon!

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