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Mark / The Mayor

Male

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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rg

Do you wanna hit tomorrow, Saturday. Let me know if you are still avail, and what time/location is best for you.

RG

Jul 12, 2008
Joe Cipriano

Hi Mark...thanks for the note. Yes, I love ED FM. Fun stuff there :-) Joe

Jul 12, 2008
chris reilly

hey, thanks for the message.....too bad you live so far away..

Jul 12, 2008
Don Spiegel

Thanks. I am considering this option.

Jul 12, 2008
Takis

Thanks M your a big help.

Jul 13, 2008
Chrisje

Great job, Mark! You are well on the way to 10K members by the Open! I'm sure passing the word around in Tampa....I think I was member 300 something not that long ago!! Can't wait to see the number at the opening of the tournament!

Jul 13, 2008
Andrew (Tampa Bay)

nice new funky chat tool thing.. now you just need to get the new and improved who's online face thingy! do it! lol

Jul 14, 2008
Jameslk

what surprising!
Glad to meet you ! ...
I love tennis and Design is a interested job.
thank you.

Jul 15, 2008
Jameslk

Thank for your suggestion. i'll call you if i have problem with it.

Jul 15, 2008
Chad

Hola Senor.

Good to meet you!

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Jul 15, 2008
Fan-Li

Thanks for the email. It's my first time in this tennis online community. Still figuring out all the features and trying on to feel too old for not being tech savvy!

Jul 17, 2008
TennisPlaza.com

$25 E Gift Card to the 10,000 member. It's on us. Congratulations Mark for creating this site!

Jul 17, 2008
Annie Eby

Yes, I should. Though it's a small school with tennis courts on site, I haven't met many people to play with--there's a couple who will play sporadically but I'm hoping to play a lot more this year now that I've found your site. In Alaska right now, but will log in and get involved more once I'm in Santa Fe! Thanks for starting the site!

Jul 21, 2008
Christie

Thanks so much for the friend request! It's my honor! =)

Jul 22, 2008
Alisha

Hi! Do you have any suggestions about how to coordinate playing singles versus other women? I have no idea what all the levels mean...I have played tennis informally for years and have a strong forehand, back hand not so much...but I just need some guidance. I can play mornings, weeknights, or on weekends. Thanks!

Jul 23, 2008
3L

Lisa for President! =) Let's work together Mayor, to name Tennis our official national sport! hehe

Jul 24, 2008
V-

Thanks for the welcome. The only thing i am really interested in is playing tennis on a consistent bases...finding people to practice with and finding others interested in competitive tournaments. I have joined the Dallas groups already. I am really trying not to join a private club because they are so expensive and even then some don't arrange matches. Just want to hit on Saturday and Sundays and a few days after work....

Jul 25, 2008
Rob

hey mr. mayor! great site! i love that designed house in culver city.

Jul 25, 2008
Rachel Keen

yeah, i love Djokovic!!..thanx for making this, my brother showed me this yesterday and i had to join!! and i think it cool that the fuzzy yellow balls guy is on here too!!!

Jul 25, 2008
Alexander

haha. the guy mowing the lawn is me. anyway, what is the front page? main page? but my picture is not on the main page.

Jul 25, 2008
Andrew (Tampa Bay)

Sent ya a message.

Jul 26, 2008
Nidia N. Torres

Thank You . Cant wait to start playing again.

Jul 27, 2008
V-

Just sent you a message....

Jul 28, 2008
V-

I know it is really a daunting task to run a site like this but I wonder if I could make a programming request. It would be great to be able to arrange the groups a person joins in a certain order. Right now the most recent group a person joins is at the top of their list where I would love to have the group I started at the tip of my list. This seems to available on most other social websites i have joined. Any luck getting that here? Thanks..V-

Jul 28, 2008
tennis baller

sent you a message!

Jul 28, 2008
Vincent Borrelli

What a great idea for a site! Thanks for creating it mark! I'm looking forward to hitting again soon! Vincent

Jul 28, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

That sounds awesome Mark... I appreciate the special attention.

I am trying to finish up my online ordering so I can take orders via credit card and paypal from my website. I will contact you shortly to arrange payment and get started with the campaign.

Jul 28, 2008
Ety Rankov

Hi Mark,
Very cool site! Just signed up last week and already have a tennis pal to play with! Thanks for rekindling my love for tennis! I already went out and bought a brand new racquet, bag, shoes etc. :)
Quick question - did something happen to the layout of the pages since yesterday?
Thanks!
Ety

Jul 29, 2008
Scott S.

Hi Mark.
The video was(is) of Anna Chakvetadze while playing Davis Cup in Israel. The crowd really let Anna have it, I think for beating Shahar Peer at the US Open last year. So Anna would go on a rampage when ever she made a winner or a good point. I believe you can find the video on youtube...It may be titled:
AChak Attacks

enjoy,
Scott

Jul 29, 2008
Sean

Mark,
Thanks for the tips. I'm sure the site would allow me to hook up with more tennis player in the area.

Sean

Jul 30, 2008
Vincent Borrelli

Hey Mark,
I hit (for 2 hrs.) for the first time in 10 years and can barely move... I need legs but got enough of my swing back and it feels amazing! ... a few questions for you: do you recommend the Tennis Club of ABQ (playing at night would be nice); and do you know of any clay courts in ABQ or Santa Fe? Thanks! Vincent

Jul 31, 2008
John

Hey Mark. Yeah I read it thanks and I messaged her back. I opened up the message board on the stringing club and I would love to hit sometime. I got a job over at TCA so I will see you around there a little more and Oach wants me to play on the 4.0 league there instead of Sierra Vista

Jul 31, 2008
Vincent Borrelli

Hi Mark, what's the best way to invite ABQ people to hit? I'm probably a 3.5-4.0 player (HS team & a little college) but don't have my legs back yet... can you post to a city group?
Thanks! Vincent

Aug 2, 2008
Vincent Borrelli

Is his name Bill I think? He knows my good friend Jim Jacob, who also recommended I hit with him... definitely have him get in touch! vincent@vincentborrelli.com or 254-4860. Just got a new racquet and eager to see what it's like. Thanks! V

Aug 3, 2008
Rachel

yay its back! good job Mr. Mark sir, i missed it lol

Aug 4, 2008
Cheyenne

its all cool, wish i could help

Aug 4, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

Hi Mark, I didn't think the message went through by sending a group message because I never got any of them. Yes I need help with the button... Do you know how to write html code to keep TinyMce from stripping crucial parts of code that I am pasting into the HTML Editor? I am more than ready to do the banner deal as soon as I can get the button working.

Sorry for the multiple messages.
Bill

Aug 5, 2008
Houston area Tennis Player

Mark,
I appreciate you adding me as your friend. When you are in Houston and like to rally some balls across the net sometime for fun and exercise, please let me know.

Ken
kdjr@hotmail.com

Aug 5, 2008
Chris Smith

Hi Mr. Mayor,
Thanks for the introduction if you are ever in NC maybe we will play some tennis.

Chris

Aug 8, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

Thanks Mark. I am looking forward to it.

B

Aug 9, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

Awesome Mark!!! You do great work. Can't wait to see it up.
Thanks
B

Aug 9, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

Let's Roll!!! It looks very professional.
Thanks

Aug 9, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

Mark, Before you post it is there any way to put a tennis ball image on the racquet face to show that it is a hittable device. That is really what sets it apart from all other weighted training aids.

Aug 9, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

I can be the same image. With just half a ball showing on top of racquet image . I really like what you did so don't change that.

Aug 9, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

You are the Mayor. That looks great Mark. Thanks
Bill

Aug 9, 2008
SATennisguy

Hi Mark, yea...just wipe them out on occasion..keeps it easier to track things...getting ready to do that with discussion too...have them all for group pretty much when started...
PS - as administrator we use to be able to see the members email addresses..cant anymore...or did I miss something?

Aug 10, 2008
Tom

Mark, Thank You for the Tennis Video's.

T.

Aug 12, 2008
JESSE CHAVEZ

Looks like where want to be,can play there mostly all year long,GOOD LUCK IN YOUR TOURNAMENTS!...J

Aug 12, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

Hi Mark. I just included the shipping anywhere in the US for $35.00 By the time I pay shipping and paypal I end up just a tad under the original $25.00. Maybe if I can move some volume, I can lower it and maybe run some specials. I also thought about maybe offering a tennisopolis discount. Can you help me with a recommendation to members?

Aug 12, 2008
Protrainer Tennis

I haven't sold any units on the site so far. It will just take some time to break the new product barrier I guess. There is not another device available that lets you hit the ball with it installed. I hope folks will warm up to it soon.

Aug 12, 2008

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