It's 10 a.m. and members of the ThunderRidge High School boys tennis team have been running drills for over an hour. The hot June sun pushes the temperature into the 90s as the boys practice their ground strokes, spin serves and net game.

"OK, boys, bring it in," yells Coach Chad Hanson.

The boys circle up on the school courts, located at 1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, collectively chant "Grizzlies," and head for home.

Despite the heat and early morning hours during the first weeks of summer vacation, soon-to-be junior Kit Fox is glad to have a racquet in his hands.

"I love coming out and playing and working out," Fox said. "I still get most of the day off and a rest from school."

'Rest' is not a word applicable to Fox's days for long. This fall, Fox's weekly schedule will read like a month-long activities calendar, juggling three advanced placement classes, band, the school newspaper and one -- no, make that two --varsity sports.

Fox has played on the ThunderRidge tennis team for the past two years, and this year will also join the cross country team.

In preparation for his two-sport-season debut, Fox is participating in three summerlong sports camps.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Fox devotes his early mornings to ThunderRidge Strength and Conditioning Camp for weightlifting and agility.

"It's not really my favorite thing to do, but I know it helps me improve," Fox said.

Tuesday and Thursday mornings Fox is on the courts at tennis camp and playing matches Monday nights.

"Summer is really the time to improve your shot because there is less pressure," Fox said.

After two years playing doubles, Fox's goal is to become a singles player this season.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings Fox reserves for ThunderRidge Trail Running Camp. Fox hopes that running cross country will help him improve for track season.

During track, Fox competes in the one- and two-mile events.

"I want to break 12 minutes in the two-mile, which I definitely think I can do it," Fox said.

Fox has always run for fun. In fact, he decided to run this year's Bolder Boulder the night before the race. He's also hoping to run a half marathon in August and will be attending a CU running camp later this summer.

Fox prefers trail running to pavement because he can make up and vary his routes.

Fox said he is looking forward to a big change of scenery this summer during a two-week long trip to Sweden.

"I'm excited to (run) and just go exploring over there," Fox said.

Athleticism runs in the Fox family. With an older sister playing basketball at the University of Minnesota and a brother on the Washington University in St. Louis football team, Fox tried his hand at both sports before settling into tennis and distance running.

"I kind of branched off and found my own niche," Fox said.

Although Fox isn't planning on a scholarship, he would like to participate in club tennis or running when he goes to college. Fox is planning on studying journalism and becoming a sports writer.

Fox views this fall as a big challenge.

"It's going to be crazy, but I think I'm up to it," Fox said.

Coach Hanson agrees, saying, "If there's anyone who can handle it and still get straight A's, it'll be Kit Fox."