The Flames men’s tennis team is prepped for a stellar season

The Liberty Flames fans rose to their feet in applause as Chase Burton beat his chest and let out a battle cry that resounded throughout the arena. Burton pumped his fist, acknowledging and encouraging the crowd to continue to erupt in approval.

“We compare it to war,” Burton said. “And you’re soldiers and brothers in arms. There’s an adrenaline rush that you get from going into each battle, each match. You know that you can trust your teammates and that your teammates have your back.”

The Flames offseason has been tailored to condition and train the Flames roster to be one of the country’s fittest rosters.

Schwandt desires to see the Flame’s leaders lead in the team’s culture making.

“Coach wants us to have a winning culture,” Gutierrez said. “So, this year Chase and I started a Bible study. If we can fight the battles together on the court, why can’t we fight the battles together off the court? If we have a firm foundation spiritually as a team than nothing’s going to make us crumble.”

The Flames will look to implement what they have learned on and off the court on Sept. 11, when the team will travel to Ontario, Canada for tournament competition.