How Long Have You Been Playing Tennis? - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-29T12:54:13Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/1869403:Topic:191120?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A207563&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMr. Mayor, I can join you in…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-07:1869403:Comment:4829032010-12-07T18:51:00.811ZMark T.http://tennisopolis.com/profile/MarkTanner
Mr. Mayor, I can join you in the ouch column. I have been playing for 32 years. I started when I was 11 years old. I lived on a Military base in Germany. Right next door to our home was the Junior High School, and it had 6 tennis courts. One day after my skateboard had been broken, I was looking out the window, and I saw a 20 something year old hispanic enlisted Air Force guy out on the courts by himself. He was hitting against the wall. And then he would work on his serve, and then his…
Mr. Mayor, I can join you in the ouch column. I have been playing for 32 years. I started when I was 11 years old. I lived on a Military base in Germany. Right next door to our home was the Junior High School, and it had 6 tennis courts. One day after my skateboard had been broken, I was looking out the window, and I saw a 20 something year old hispanic enlisted Air Force guy out on the courts by himself. He was hitting against the wall. And then he would work on his serve, and then his groundstrokes. I eventually moved from the window to the fence. After watching him for a couple of days he asked if I played. I didn't. So he invited me in, taught me to hit a forehand, a two-handed backhand and how to hit a flat serve. Come to find out, he was preparing for a qualifying tournament to enter the French Open. I have since gone on to play collegiately, and stopped there due to the knees. Probably a 4.5 now. does your wife play as well?…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-07:1869403:Comment:4828812010-12-07T18:18:37.078ZKelvinatorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/KelvinTay
does your wife play as well?<br />
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does your wife play as well?<br />
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kt I started in 86'. Played in h…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-06:1869403:Comment:4824812010-12-06T20:49:53.510ZMike Donghttp://tennisopolis.com/xn/detail/u_3lt7mc2brthw6
I started in 86'. Played in high school till 92'. I quit all together after high school. I just started to play again this year 2010. I signed up with the USTA and played a couple of leagues and a few NTRP tournaments. I forgot how much I love this sport! It's no longer a hobby, it's my passion! Plus, since I got married in 2008, my wife has put a few annoying pounds on me, so it's great to get out and get some exercise.
I started in 86'. Played in high school till 92'. I quit all together after high school. I just started to play again this year 2010. I signed up with the USTA and played a couple of leagues and a few NTRP tournaments. I forgot how much I love this sport! It's no longer a hobby, it's my passion! Plus, since I got married in 2008, my wife has put a few annoying pounds on me, so it's great to get out and get some exercise. Been playing for about 17 yea…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-06:1869403:Comment:4824342010-12-06T17:42:46.496ZKelvinatorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/KelvinTay
Been playing for about 17 years now...!
Been playing for about 17 years now...! Are you glad you came back? I…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-05:1869403:Comment:4820292010-12-05T15:39:47.163ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
Are you glad you came back? I did something similar. Major junior tennis, burn out, quit through my 20's and started back again at about 32 y.o. I wish I never quit.
Are you glad you came back? I did something similar. Major junior tennis, burn out, quit through my 20's and started back again at about 32 y.o. I wish I never quit. I had a wooden racquet in my…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-12-05:1869403:Comment:4819582010-12-05T12:59:28.412Zmindy rashbaumhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/mindyrashbaum
I had a wooden racquet in my household growing up in New York. I remember hitting against the school wall which was brick so the bounces were not so true. Other than that I really never played tennis until I was an adult. At 35 years old I was re-introduced to tennis and was immediately hooked. I started out at 2.5 and got d-Q"d in playoffs! I was then moved straight to 3.5 the next season. Played 3.5 for 2 years and got bumped to 4.0. Left New york and moved to my current location of Naples…
I had a wooden racquet in my household growing up in New York. I remember hitting against the school wall which was brick so the bounces were not so true. Other than that I really never played tennis until I was an adult. At 35 years old I was re-introduced to tennis and was immediately hooked. I started out at 2.5 and got d-Q"d in playoffs! I was then moved straight to 3.5 the next season. Played 3.5 for 2 years and got bumped to 4.0. Left New york and moved to my current location of Naples Florida. Not wanting to work in the operating any more as a Surgical Tech. I decided to take the PTR certification exam and become a Tennis Teacher/Coach. This was four years ago. Since that time period I have been blessed with many great experiences and opportunities in the world of tennis. I finally this year got bumped to 4.5, I'm teaching,coaching,empowering and doing something I love for the first time in my life. I am now 46...so it's never too late to start!!! I have been playing since 199…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-05-15:1869403:Comment:3068412009-05-15T05:02:57.590ZCoachV - William Vazquezhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/CoachV
I have been playing since 1992. so its about 10 times 2 divided by the square root of a topspin backhand going in a 94 degree angle on a east west tennis court at high noon = 17 years. im about a 5.5 - 6.5 and a 4.5 on a bad day. my NTRP or NRTP says 4.0 But trust me its not. I have been teaching tennis for 15 years and Licensed for ten.
I have been playing since 1992. so its about 10 times 2 divided by the square root of a topspin backhand going in a 94 degree angle on a east west tennis court at high noon = 17 years. im about a 5.5 - 6.5 and a 4.5 on a bad day. my NTRP or NRTP says 4.0 But trust me its not. I have been teaching tennis for 15 years and Licensed for ten. just started...maybe seven mo…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-05-15:1869403:Comment:3068102009-05-15T04:02:02.787ZChristinahttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/Christina78
just started...maybe seven months. watched my sister and brother played through the years but was too busy partying. :) now, i've actually picked up a racqet and do enjoy playing.
just started...maybe seven months. watched my sister and brother played through the years but was too busy partying. :) now, i've actually picked up a racqet and do enjoy playing. I played from age 7 to 20 and…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-05-06:1869403:Comment:3032752009-05-06T14:33:47.326ZRichard Smithhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/naplesfltennis
I played from age 7 to 20 and attended college on a tennis scholarship. Once I graduated, I stopped playing for 26 years and just came back to the game in October 2008.
I played from age 7 to 20 and attended college on a tennis scholarship. Once I graduated, I stopped playing for 26 years and just came back to the game in October 2008. About 20 years, on and off. I…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-05-05:1869403:Comment:3026492009-05-05T06:05:15.599ZJosehttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/Jose58
About 20 years, on and off. I absolutely love the game. Tennis junkie here.
About 20 years, on and off. I absolutely love the game. Tennis junkie here.