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Mark / The Mayor

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Albuquerque, NM

United States

Profile Information:

I am a:: Tennis Fan, Casual Player, Tournament or League Player, Tennis Media
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:: Albuquerque, NM
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):: Hi. I'm the Community Manager, aka The Mayor of Tennisopolis. Welcome to the site! Tell your friends about us. Use the "invite" tab at the top.

Oh, about me? I'm a website developer as well as a tennis player and huge fan of the pros. I just got moved up to a 4.5 rating - success at last!

I love to follow the pro game. I get fully obsessed during the Grand Slam events to the point where I want to lock the door and just sit around watching in my jammies.

Please invite your friends to join.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):: McEnroe, hands down. Agassi is second. Oh, you wanna know current faves? I like rooting for Murray, Azarenka, Radwanska, Coco. Other retired faves are Santoro and Spadea. Weird group I know, but hey. I love Federer and Nadal too, how can you not?
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):: NTRP 4.5
On the court, I am a:: rightie, watcher, poacher, doubles partner, singles player, returner, two-hander, top-spinner, all courter, gracious winner, gracious loser, tournament goer
My favorite local courts:: Tennis Club of Albuquerque
Lobo Club
Wellesley (now that they are fixed up)
Jerry Cline
Relationship status:: Married
Favorite website:: http://www.tennisopolis.com

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Steve

Hi whats up? So how does this site work? Where do you play can I get on a game sometime? My e-mail is spbeebe@hotmail.com

Apr 30, 2008
Bibiana

HI Mark,
I'm so glad you added me as a friend, well I'm really excited to begin playing tennis, I'm 21 and still going to college, I actually don't know anything about playing tennis, so that I added a tennis class for this summer and from there I plan to continue learning. Is there a website where I can purchase cheap tennis rackets and other things?
Thank you

May 3, 2008
t/pain

Dear Mark,
I wanted to ask you if we could share our personal contact information on terms of business. I live here in Hollywood, CA and I'm on the starting blocks of a very exciting web project with an Investor/Producer from Conquistador Films. I wanted to find out if you are available for hire as an advisor (web orientated)? Our Venture is a media platform for actors. If interested please contact information below:

Matt Mckissick
Media Designer + Producer + Interactive
Mail: m.mckissick@mac.com
Mobile: (323) 304-2441

Most Sincere,
Matt

May 5, 2008
JB

Mark,
Thx for the message. I just started introduce yourself there. People in OC are very busy lol I will think about what I will do next!!

May 5, 2008
J Ruffin

Thanks Mark - Interesting that the idea came from the that "tennis store" chat board - you are right, it's mostly about selling product. Tennisopolis is way better! I may see if I can get some of my other peoples over here.

May 6, 2008
Alex.G

Its hardly Spam Mark. Its great offer, sorry you dont think its a good deal.

May 6, 2008
Alex.G

Fair enough

I am actually in charge of hosting a Tennis Day at our club. I am inviting all members of Tennis bc in the vancouver core, I am offering a personal trainer to go over tennis relevent streches and exercises.

May 7, 2008
Wendy

Hi Mark,
Thanks for starting this website. I just joined today. Also, very cool building design.
Wendy

May 7, 2008
go-play miami magazine

Hey Mark,

Congrats on your website. Cool idea!

We are featuring TENNIS in the Summer 2008 issue of Go-Play Miami Magazine and are offering "dot com" ads for $99. This would be a great way to spread the word to Miami tennis enthusiasts about your website. Our circulation for this issue is 25,000 and we will be heavily distributing to tennis clubs, tennis shops, tennis camps, etc.

Visit www.goplaymiami.com and contact me at karen@goplaymiami.com if you are interested in working together.

May 9, 2008
Joshua Bennett

LOL, too funny. If felt too good not to turn it over...sorry about that one again man (kind of :) i ended up in 5th, my pocket Jacks got rivered by an ace by Jack. I would'a been HUGE after that, but oh well...

May 9, 2008
bijoy

thanks mark... its cool website i found .. hope i can find hitting local partner/ friend now...

well it looks like most if u pro... whr u guys meet and play ? i am in located in brandon, FL

May 12, 2008
Minh Nguyen

fellow web developer, but now med student, wants to play some tennis in westwood if you're down. 4.5, maybe 5.0 on an inspired (read: rare) day.

May 12, 2008
Terence

I get bored (and get tennis withdrawal) at 2 in the morning. :-)

May 13, 2008
tim

Thanks for the kind words mark, I'll try recording and editing tonights match (provided I win...). I like the bulk uploader, is the time limit 10 min or is the only restraint the filesize? If you're ever in the Miami area, let me know, I'll make sure to video tape you bageling me. I'm also a fellow software engineer FTW!

May 13, 2008
Tennis or bust

Thanks, Mark. Our tennis seaon is underway in Vancouver, BC and the Prince raquet is a whole lot of fun! My friends are in disbelief when I tell then I won something from tennisopolis.com. Cheers, TorB.

May 13, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

Thanks Mark... I hope to take it to some tournaments this summer and maybe get some sold.
Thanks for the comment

May 13, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

Hi Mark, Great idea. I have already sent some invites and will continue. Love the site. It's good to see the excitement for the sport.

Thanks,
Bill

May 13, 2008
Bechani Banda

Thanks Mark, i appreciate.

May 14, 2008
Karthik

Mark , thanks for the invite. I live in the north side of the city, do you know anyone from your friends list who would hit around waveland courts or nearby. I am a intermediate player and available to hit after 7pm weekdays.Thanks for your help.

May 16, 2008
Catherine

Hello Mark! You sure are popular in this website! I think Albuquerque is a totally cool place, with a beautiful name! Although I haven't heard of this place before, but I suppose it is a wonderful place! =D

May 17, 2008
BigAnt

Mark thank you for the welcome, i'm already enjoying being on the site

May 17, 2008
tennis baller

cool!

May 20, 2008
mikeindo

re: french open pick-em
sounds good!

May 20, 2008
Catherine

Yeah, totally cool that you started this website! Thanks for all your effort! I really enjoy this website! Albuquerque sounds like such a nice place, with beautiful scenery.. How I wish I can see how it really looks like! =)

May 21, 2008
Patrick

Thanks so much for starting and maintaining the site. I haven't played so much tennis since high school.

May 21, 2008
ThePoet

Yeah I can help out, just let me know what exactly you need me to do. Your page is looking great, I need to start working on mine a bit. :)

May 21, 2008
jennifer

Thank you. I am stoked to be able to network with others and find people to play with too. Thanks.

May 21, 2008
ThePoet

Mark,

Did you get rid of the chatbox?
Also did you hear about the Tennischannel.com bracket challenge? I think you get actual prizes with that one.

May 21, 2008
Dorsey Shaw

Mark,

Thanks for the warm welcome. This is the greatest! All the best!

May 24, 2008
TennisPlaza.com

Check out this video from LaCoste, it's amazing:

I appreciate the old school player but I sure would like to play tennis with the guy in this video.... actually I just want the futuristic equipment! Hope your enjoying this site after 1 month, it's a great place to meet some great tennis players.

May 24, 2008
Steve

Hi Mark, thanks. It's just a pic of the sun.

May 25, 2008
jackson

Mark,
Nice web site... I will pass on the word.
Q, If I did not print my French Open picks, where can I view my bracket?
thx; jl

May 25, 2008
TennisPlaza.com

Yeah, I don't think tennis will change that much in 75 years, sort of like what they thought the car of the future would be back in the 50's, I do like the magnetic racket. Seems like you would just need to recharge it instead of restringing it..... take up less space in the tennis bag too :-)

May 25, 2008
J

Hey Mark! Long time no speak, but I haven't had much time on the computer, as I've been practicing for RG. Today was a challenging day, but I pulled it off in straight sets. Nice job with the site! Hopefully we can sit down and have a chat about tennis someday.
JB

May 25, 2008
Marusia

Mark,
thank you for the welcome. I uploaded a few shots from US Open 2007 - just for you. I see you've been around a few tournaments as well. For all we know, we sat next to each other at the Indian Wells :)

May 27, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

Hey Mark... Yes, I have delivered about 50 to resellers and have already sent one to Golfsmaith Tennis for consideration in their stores and catalog. I will soon have them for sale during the Baylor tennis camps through the summer. I'm doing all I can to get this product going. Once they become known and players see how much they improve the overall game and how fast they work, we should get a foot hold in the market.
Thanks for asking...
Bill

May 28, 2008
Steve Coakley

What meet-up? What other members? How do I find other members? I joined the Gilbert group but don't see anything going on or anybody near me. This is the most confusing website I've ever seen. Are these Comments what pass as emails or IM's on here?

May 28, 2008
Audrey

Thank you for the welcome Mark. Great what you've done here!

May 28, 2008
Hutch

How do i change my email address on the site without having to create a new account?

May 29, 2008
Beverly

Thank you for the welcome note. I hope to make some new friends and learn more and play tennis with more people. All of the best, Beverly

May 29, 2008
y k subhash

thanks for the welcome note
i surely would like to start group on indian tennis
you are doing great, bravo

May 29, 2008
y k subhash

thanks a lot for your advice

May 30, 2008
Kregel Tennis

Hi Mark
I have some ideas about optimizing the website for certain keywords that people are searching for about tennis on google,yahoo,and msn and getting you on the first page of search engines for those keywords. I did it for my website. I am second on google for the keyword tennis in Marin. First for tennis private lessons in Marin, tennis group lessons, semi private, coaches, and many others. I think it can add many more members to your website.I work with a very professional company that can guarantee results. Please let me know if you would be interested in this.

Thank You,
Sander Zaydman

May 30, 2008
Bo

Mark - great site, easy to navigate, nice idea. I'm connecting with players in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. A nice enhancement would be ability to send messages to select group of players (not all) at same time. Perhaps this is possible but I haven't figured it out yet. I'm certain you will hit your 20k user goal in no time.

May 31, 2008
Martin

Mark-Thank you for your welcome Muchas gracias!

Jun 1, 2008
D.Kat Belleau

THANKS!!!

Jun 2, 2008
tennis baller

great! thanks for the support Mark.

Jun 3, 2008
Svetlana

That's greart, thanks!

Jun 3, 2008
Nash

thanks for the comment!

Jun 4, 2008
Jason Lampione

Dear Mark,

I haven't been on tennisopolis as much as I would like...however, I wanted to follow-up on some key ideas that can benefit the website and the tennis community abroad. Some of our collaborative thoughts should be implemented on this site, especially those that can ascertain more user friendly faces and perhaps a donation section for anyone that wants to help support the vast majority of online users coming to this great site. I would like to start a section called tennisopolis online coaching...by Jason Lampione...forward commentary by Mark. The access to the feedback is all free of charge of course it's just a great way to energize the community and help fuse the current gap in today's coaching world. Like always, please feel free to comment back, and I know you always do...have a great week.

Sincerely,

Jason Lampione
Tennis Logic Inc.

Jun 4, 2008

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