Monte Vista High

Roger Crawford, class of 1978, was named by Sports Illustrated "One of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world." In recognition of his extraordinary athletic achievements, he was given the prestigious ITA Achievement Award, presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame.  Roger began his tennis career as a 4-year letterman on the Monte Vista tennis team.  He was a 2-year team captain and had a career record of 47 wins and 6 losses.  After graduating in 1973, he went on to play Division 1 tennis at Loyola Marymount University.  Following college, Roger became a motivational speaker. Roger's transformational message gives organizations the ability to decrease excuses, increase results, and break through self-imposed limitations. His remarkable life story is a powerful example that "challenges are inevitable, defeat is optional!"  He is the host of the weekly feature Motivational Mondays with Roger Crawford, which can be seen worldwide on Tennis Channel.