Dean Buckner

Profile Information:

Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
26 year old male looking to play more tennis. Moved to Minneapolis in January from Wichita, Kansas. Played varsity tennis all through high school. Went to state 3 times and highest finish was 5th. Played one year of college tennis at Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kansas. School ranked 11th (NJCAA). Taught for three years at racquet clubs in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada and Wichita, Kansas during summers in college.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
Pete Sampras, Michael Chang, Goran Ivanisevic
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
Not bad., NTRP 4.5
On the court, I am a:
doubles partner, singles player, baseliner, gracious loser
Relationship status:
In a Relationship

Comment Wall:

  • Mark / The Mayor

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    Apr 17, 2008

  • jalli

    I can play during evenings on weekdays and anytime over the weekend. If the weather is good i can come over to minnetonka any play on the courts in minnetonka. Else we can rent the indoor court at LifeTimeFitness, st.Louis Park since i have the membership there. Let me know what days are good days for you this week? You can also call me during day time at 651-556-6205.

    Apr 21, 2008

  • Krishna

    Hello Buckner, I can play with you. I stay at plymouth...I will be available on all the weekends..I recently relocated here so commute will be a problem for me because i am yet to get driving license..any court near park place apartment in plymouth should be fine for me..waiting for ur reply..bye..

    Apr 21, 2008

  • jalli

    i can play this evening if you dont think that's too short of a notice. Let me know if you are open for playing around 6 in the evening and i can make it to minnetonka wherever those courts are. You can reach me at 651 556 6205 if we need to discuss more about playing today.

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Powerball

    weekdays late afternoon and evening / or anytime of weekend
    sorry i did not get your text, you can call

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Krishna

    Hello Bucknor, sounds great..u can reach me at this number 201 238 8749..will plan to hit this weekend..bye.take care

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Powerball

    sorry i can't play next week, I will be busy next 10 days or so
    you have my cell phone #, you can call me after that.
    thanks

    Apr 23, 2008

  • jalli

    Hi, I will try calling you sometime tomorrow. But looks like we cant play this week on outdoor courts based on the weather report. Its going to be cold, cloudy, high winds and rain for the rest of the week from thursday to sunday. We can play at the LTF indoor courts by renting them. Let me know if we need to rent them.

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Matt K.

    I'd be willing to play in the Minnetonka area sometime.

    Apr 25, 2008

  • Krishna

    Ya Dean..this weather really sucks..and i am fed up with this weather...fine lets try to hit next weekend..bye.

    Apr 25, 2008

  • Matt K.

    Wednesday would work better for me. I could be over there around 6pm. How many courts are over there? Do they have lights too?

    Apr 27, 2008

  • Matt K.

    Ok, I'll be there at 6pm. If you need to contact me for whatever reason, my #'s 612-501-1992.

    Apr 29, 2008

  • David Bane

    Would love to play and the best thing is you are close by and at the same skill level. Let's hit.

    mtnbkrmn@aol.com

    Apr 29, 2008

  • Krishna

    hey Dean ...r v playing this weekend ?? if weather is bad, how abt indoor courts ? let me know..

    May 1, 2008

  • Bo

    Good luck with the job search. I'm looking to start hitting again this year and can hit in the Minnetonka area on weekends if you are available.

    May 11, 2008

  • Bo

    Dean, I can hit this weekend.

    May 24, 2008

  • Bo

    Dean - Hello, I'm available to play on Sunday earlier 7-ish or evening 6 or 7-ish; would prefer to hit at Linner Park in Minnetonka. I'll leave similar messages with Krishna and David Bane and perhaps we could hit on two courts.

    May 31, 2008

  • Krishna

    ya sure ....not a problem......me and Bo are playing today...lets hit next sunday

    Jun 1, 2008

  • bert

    If you want to play, I can play weekdays at 4:30.

    Jun 25, 2008

  • Tim Kresse

    I am a strong 4.5 player and I am looking for more people to play with. I live in Minneapolis and can play most weeknights and some weekends. Let me know if you want to play. I played 4.5 this past summer and won almost all my matches playing at #1 and #2 doubles.

    Aug 26, 2008