BigMike

Titusville

Profile Information:

Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Florida,across the river from the space shuttle launch pad
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
I am certified USPTA P1, PTR Professional, and Wheelchair certified.
I am currently ranked USPTA 10th in the nation men's 35.
Coach Titusville High School girls varsity tennis
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
Andy Urbanek,Vince Spadea, Bryan Bros, Jim Courier,John Isner
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
Not bad.
On the court, I am a:
poacher, bomber, two-hander, trash talker, sore loser
My favorite local courts:
YMCA Tennis Center
Relationship status:
Married
Favorite website:
http://michaelpollard.usptapro.com

Comment Wall:

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hi BigMike! It's great to have you here! You can network with other tennis people here. You can customize this page to tell us about your services, or add photos of your classes, etc.
    If you need any help, let me know. Invite your tennis colleagues and let them know about the "tennis facebook".

    M
    -

    We are all very excited to have created this "community-based" tennis website which puts the focus on the members.

    To get started, please upload a photo or avatar for yourself (if you haven’t already.) Whether it's of you, your dog, your racquet it doesn't matter, but it helps people remember you. You can also personalize Your Page with pictures, links, RSS feeds, colors and more here.

    If you are looking to meet people for tennis matches, Join the group in your area and introduce yourself in there. Some groups have regular meeting times and some are more one-on-one and flexible. If there’s no group in your area yet, start a group page for your town and invite your tennis contacts. It's a good place to keep in touch with everyone in your circle.

    Tennisopolis is also a great place to network with people all across the country and talk about this game we love.

    Other places to explore: come talk tennis in the forum, add your own photos, post your own blog entries.

    …and just hang out and meet great people.

    Welcome aboard,
    Mark

    Feb 25, 2008

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Awesome! I really appreciate it. It's pros like you that I really want to reach out to. I hope this site is successful in connecting the tennis community and bringing new players to the sport. Thanks for starting the Titusville group - you can invite your local friends from within there and when they join they are automatically members.

    Also, I think it would be cool for someone to start a USPTA Group or Teaching Pro Group. There's quite a few pros on here and it would be a good place to trade ideas, etc....

    M

    Feb 27, 2008

  • Susie

    Hey Dude, like your pic. Nope, no leagues yet....I'll get there. Busy trying to land a job right now. have you gotten any emails from this site?

    Feb 29, 2008

  • David D.

    Yo I'm off to the B-lo, but i"ll meet ya in the ballys steam room when I get back! Be classy....

    Feb 29, 2008

  • Susie

    Who's your other friend? :-) I LOVE the team pic! So cute! Hey - send me the photo in larger format so I can keep it. I want to see photos of you and SuperDeb withyour new looks, too!!!! When is your cruise??

    Mar 1, 2008

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hey Mike! Thanks for chatting it up in the Forum. I'm trying to get that jump started. I don't see any reason it won't eventually take off like TW or something similar (but with fewer 12 y.o. attitudes!)
    thx, M

    Mar 2, 2008

  • Mark / The Mayor

    photo question: You can do a couple of things. You add upload photos to the whole site, have them viewable by everyone, only friend, or just you.
    You can also display them right here on your page where your Pollard logo is. Did I answer the question?

    Also, any pics you upload here will go in a window on the left side of this page too. Again, only those allowed will see them.

    Mar 2, 2008

  • Amy

    Hi Mike! That is a great blog you started! As soon as I get to play again, I am sure I will have many things for you to fix! I couldn't find anyone yesterday to hit balls with, and right now we are under a tornado watch. What's a girl to do?

    Mar 4, 2008

  • Amy

    Hey Mike! I wrote a new blog....if you get a chance, I would love you to read it as you are such a big help! I have so many questions for you, I just do not know where to start! Would you mind if I mention you in the group the Beginner Aces? I would love you to be our E-COACH! Let me know! Thanks!

    Mar 7, 2008

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Dude, you rock. Thanks for helping some of the beginner players. Nice pictures too.
    M

    Mar 7, 2008

  • Amy

    Thank you so much Mike! I think this will be so cool! When you get a chance, could you start a new discussion for the Beginner Racqueteers and introduce yourself? That way, everyone will know who they are talking to and learning from. Does this make you the first official E-Coach at Tennisopolis?

    Mar 8, 2008

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hi Mike, Do the Miami Tournament Pick-em contest. We need about 8 more entrants to qualify in the battle-of-the-boards. It makes following the tournament more fun. And will bring more eyeballs to Tennisopolis. Gotta sign up by late tonight. :-)
    M

    Mar 25, 2008

  • Nothing But Tennis.com

    You don't work with the Titusville YMCA by chance do you? We have sent many cases to them. Spread the word about NothingButTennis.com If your players need new racquets give me a call I will work somthing out for you.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hey Mike.
    Just a heads up, we're going to do the French Open Pick-em contest, so get your brain working. You'll see the graphics on the main page soon-ish and keep an eye on this thread in the Forum. Good luck.
    Mark

    May 19, 2008

  • David D.

    hhhheeeyyyy there, did I get my lesson booked at the outback?

    May 28, 2008

  • Catherine

    If I ever get into stay at Florida, I would love to train under you =D

    Jun 30, 2008

  • David D.

    yo you can guess who's rocking out the white capri's and pick my butt all day tomorrow! Nice Rafa

    Jul 6, 2008

  • Medvick

    I have the same exact dog...

    Jul 10, 2008

  • David Patterson

    Mike,
    If I cross through Titusville travelling through Florida I will definately have to play you. I'm only a NTRP 4.5 so I hope I would be a challenge. If your team ever needs anything I can see what kind of discount I can get for you from TennisPlaza.com. They are based out of Miami, FL and have been doing business there since 1990. They are also one of the main sponsors of the Sony Ericsson Open every year and always have a big tent there. I'm sure you've seen them. I am their E-Commerce Director and help out with Online matters.

    Keep up the good work on and off the court!!

    Aug 15, 2008