Inmates at US Prison Find Community Through Tennis

Stefan Schneider needed a nickname, or a handle as they call it in prison.

So the inmates quickly began brainstorming for the college tennis player making his first visit to San Quentin.

"Finesse," offered 22-year-old Braydon Tennison.

"Twinkle Toes," suggested another inmate named Kenny, who preferred not to give his last name out of respect for his victim's family.

A winner — Twinkle Toes immediately stuck.

"Twinkle for short," Tennison said with a grin. "We couldn't give him a hardcore one because he looks like such . . .