Gretchen

long Island City

United States

Profile Information:

Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Long Island City, NY
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
I'm new to tennis but have fallen in love with the sport! I hope to get as much practice as I can in so that I can keep improving my game. I live in Long Island City so the nearest courts to me are the ones at Astoria Park. Would love to play some games with other serious beginners.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
Serena Williams, Kevin Federer
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
I'm getting there.
On the court, I am a:
doubles partner, singles player, beginner, trash talker, gracious winner, gracious loser
Relationship status:
Who Wants To Know?
Favorite website:
http://www.gretchenwagoner.com

Comment Wall:

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hi Gretchen! It's great to have you here! This is our *new* generic welcome message that fortunately,is required due to the enormous growth. We're growing by 100 new members a day, and I just couldn't keep up. But that's a good thing. ;-)

    Invite your friends too. We’re trying to reach 20,000 members by Wimbledon. :-)
    If you need any help, let me know.
    M
    _

    You just joined a super fun and infectious "community-based" tennis social network which connects tennis players, fans, coaches, and you.

    To get started, please upload a photo or avatar for yourself (if you haven’t already.) Whether it's of you, your dog, or 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, Look through the Groups or create a Group of your own and invite your tennis contacts. It's a good place to keep in touch with everyone in your circle.

    Here’s a primer on how to meet other players.

    The Forum is really the hub of the online community. Other places to explore: post youtube videos, add your own photos, write your own blog.… and just hang out and meet great people.

    Welcome aboard,
    Mark

    Apr 28, 2008

  • Angeliki

    Hi Gretchen!!! I d love to meet and play in a non competitive way, but right now i deal with an injury on my 3rd toe and unfortunately I cant play :( For now I bike. Did u try the Astoria park courts at all?

    May 7, 2008

  • Alex.G

    Hey Gretchen how are you doing? Have you been playing tennis lately?

    May 7, 2008

  • Andy O

    Hey Gretchen,

    Great website.
    I love your artwork, supercool.
    I'm from Wisconsin as well.

    I'm a bit more than a beginner, but enjoy playing with players of any level. Let me know if you want to rally.

    Best,

    Andy O

    May 16, 2008

  • Andy O

    cool

    May 23, 2008

  • Christopher

    I am in Greenpoint and would be interested in playing at McCarren or elsewhere in Brooklyn. I have not been playing long, but I am reasonably athletic and approach it seriously enough to have a desire to improve. I certainly would be interested in hitting practice and some drills. Let me know if you would be interested.

    May 31, 2008

  • Liz

    Hi Gretchen,
    I've never been to the park in Astoria, but I work in LIC so I'd definitely be up for playing with you one of these days, especially since it so close.
    Nothing too fancy, just some fun hitting practices on the court.

    P. I really love your website! Great work!

    Jun 7, 2008

  • Dorsey Shaw

    Your art is outstanding!

    Jun 14, 2008

  • Christopher

    Would you be interested in hitting at McCarren in the morning on Sat or Sunday?

    Jun 25, 2008

  • Christopher

    That sounds great... can you send the info for that to me?

    Jun 25, 2008

  • Christopher

    I looked at the USTA web site... really horrible... I can't find anything about programs/camps/etc. Let me know how to find this online...

    Jun 25, 2008

  • Christopher

    No worries.. I gave them a ring today and got the info I needed... thanks...

    Jun 26, 2008

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hi Gretchen, how's it going?

    Just wanted to point you to a couple of fun groups that popped up.
    My Racket, What's Yours?? is a place to show off your weapon of choice.
    Prince Players, We Got Next set up by Prince, Inc.
    Fans of Serena - obvious title, but I'm not joining. ;-)
    To see a full list of the "internet-based" or "special interest" Groups that have been created over the last year, click here to check them out.
    Mark

    Nov 8, 2008

  • Ben

    Hey Gretchen, lovely to hear from you. Shame I didn't know you last year - I was living in NJ for about 9 months - would have happily helped out with your tennis development! Hope you managed to get lots of games in before the crap weather kicked in this year!

    Nov 12, 2008