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Michael

Male

San Mateo

United States

Profile Information:

Neighborhood or other helpful location info:: San Mateo, CA
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):: I'm a local... born and raised in Hillsborough, attended Burlingame High, and college at Cal. I'm interested in meeting other tennis players that can help me improve my game and fitness.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):: Roger Federer
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):: NTRP 4.0
On the court, I am a:: gamer
My favorite local courts:: Pacific Athletic Club, Washington Park, Beresford Park, Burlingame High, College of San Mateo, Canada College, Crocker Middle School, South Elementary School, Edgewater Courts
Relationship status:: Married
Favorite website:: http://www.MichaelMa.com

Comment Wall:

Chris

hey michael, welcome to our group.
we've been playing 3 saturdays in a row now, just read the comments section of our peninsula group page, that's usually how we set up our meetings, this saturday we are playing again, join us! =)

Apr 15, 2008
Mark / The Mayor

Hi! It's great to have you here! This is my *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
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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 16, 2008
Chris

ok michael, see you next time!

Apr 17, 2008
Kirsten Drake

You get my text about playing tennis today? Sent it yesterday b4 I met up with Katie at Pyramid.

Let's play soon!

Apr 19, 2008
Patrick

Canada College this Saturday the 26th at noon. We've got all levels of play, so come on out. Come early or late if you like, but leave a message on the group page so people will know who's going and when. (And, conversely, we'll know who the poopers are. Heh.)

Apr 22, 2008
Patrick

This Saturday, May 10th, we'll be playing and picnicking at Rinconada Park in Palo Alto.

Anyone and everyone is welcome. Bring anything you would like to share. Bring your family, too. There are grills in the park, so charcoal and burgers/hot dogs are definitely doable.

Please comment on the event page here so people will know what others are bringing.

And remember, most of us are new and don't know many others in the group, so feel at ease and feel welcome to join us. Meet some new folks and have a good time. Hope to see you there!

May 5, 2008
Chris

arrr...i can't do that at lunch or afternoon. only after work. wednesday would be better. and i work in redwood city, so probably have to be at least 6:30. =( let me know if you can do it. =)

May 5, 2008
Chris

ok sure, san mateo central park would be better if you don't mind, because of traffic from the south, let me know if this is cool otherwise wash park is fine too. =) 6:30pm then!!

May 6, 2008
Kirsten Drake

Sounds fun! Let me know next time you go!! I'm in N.C this weekend, but definitely interested to come play!

Kirsten

May 6, 2008
Katerina

that sounds like a good idea. where are you leaving from?

May 7, 2008
Katerina

that sounds like a plan! I'll meet you there at 11:30

May 9, 2008
Junko

Hi Michael,
It was nice talking to you. Great picnic and play :)

May 10, 2008
Patrick

Hey. Can't make it tomorrow. My wife is going back to work and being the first day back, she'll have to work a long one. I'll see you this weekend and then maybe we can start doing a lunch match on Tuesdays or something.

May 13, 2008
Patrick

Hey... lunchtime Tuesday? Let me know where and what time. My cell: 415-215-8138. I'll be sure to be a little early, so we can get right to it when you get out of the office.

May 19, 2008
Chris

hey! wednesday right?! where do u want to play?

May 19, 2008
Patrick

If you want to play tomorrow, you'll have to let me know early. Planning with the baby around is not as simple as it was before. I'm probably golfing with Raf on Thurs. and that's my only other open weekday, but that's just this week. I can do Tuesdays or Thursdays lunchtime (probably not both days) after this week.

Also, if you don't get through on the first try, call again. Cingular service has been crappy west of 280 lately.

May 20, 2008
Patrick

Sure. Sounds good. I'll be there at 11:30 am. That is Washington Park in Burlingame, right?

May 20, 2008
Michael

yup... see you then. if there are no courts, we can always go to the burlingame high courts.

May 20, 2008
Chris

ok....i will try to make it @6:30, i will text you if i am late. =)

May 20, 2008
Rafael

Dude, you ski?? Let's rip this winter!!

May 27, 2008
Patrick

Hey. I'm not going to be at the courts on Sat., but for next week, do you want to play Thursday? I want to golf and the only day for that is Tues., unfortunately. Let me know if that's okay for you.

May 28, 2008
Patrick

Sounds like a plan. See you Thursday.

May 28, 2008
Patrick

Okay, just to be sure... I meant next Thursday, the 5th. I can't play today. Sorry if that messes up any plans.

May 29, 2008
Patrick

Heh. Okay, we'll do that.

May 29, 2008
Chris

dude..don't know if it will help but i think it worths a try, i got all new strings already. hopefully my shoulder will feel better soon and we can hit again. =)
http://www.tennismenace.com/tenniselbow.htm

Jun 6, 2008
Patrick

"injured my left shoulder wind-tunnel skydiving. may need a few days to recover."

Well, you can't say it wasn't expected. If you're still no good for next Tuesday, let me know whenever you can, so I can adjust the event, etc.

Jun 11, 2008
Patrick

So... I hurt my back giving my son a bath. Weird, no? Anyway, I won't be able to play tomorrow, and since I'll be in LA after that, I won't be back on the courts until next week. Let me know if Tuesday is still open.

Jun 16, 2008
ace

hi! when are we playing again? =)

Jun 23, 2008
ace

aww! ok. when you definitely get better then. you should take care of yourself =) let me know anytime. ttyl

Jun 25, 2008
Patrick

Hey. Let me know what's up for next Tuesday. If you're still nursing the arm, I'm going to plan to play that afternoon, but I'll want to know as early as possible, so I can make a little event to get people to come.

Jun 27, 2008
Aaron C

Hi kiddo,

Sorry we didn't get to play today... I got caught up in that double match-up... If you're around this week, let's hit some...

AC

Jul 5, 2008
Chris

dude remember to ice ice ice!!!! =)

Jul 5, 2008
Chris

sigh. so sorry dude. don't be too frustrated, it was hard for me to too to stop for a while, before i didn't play tennis for a year because of my elbow. do something else in the meantime. and let me know if you guys wanna hang out.

Jul 6, 2008
Aaron C

We lost but considering I was hungover from the 4th... I think we did pretty well Mike. Hit me up when you get healthy.

Jul 9, 2008
Chris

NYC is my favorite place!!! have fun man!

Jul 11, 2008
Chris

yeah dude, i also will try to go this saturday, will text you on sat. morning. =)

Jul 17, 2008
ace

whatever!

Aug 3, 2008
Betty

Hey Mike!
Can meet up in downtown san mateo or burlingame high Tue eve afte 6:00 or 6:30? email me, i check often.

betty9231@yahoo.com
510914350

Aug 4, 2008
Tim Oliver

Hey Mike, I smashed the racket you loaned me (just kidding) give me a call if you want to hit. Tim
415-760-0717

Aug 4, 2008
Tim Oliver

Hey Mike, Thursday is OK except I have my kids from 5-8pm. I dont mind if they hang out and watch. Tim

Aug 5, 2008
Patrick

Hey, thanks for the invite for Friday, but my wife is at work all day. See you Saturday, hopefully.

Aug 15, 2008
Mark / The Mayor

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7. OK, I'm all out...

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Aug 24, 2008
Jon-Michael

Hi Michael,
I'm new to this site, just joined yesterday. The wind at Beresford Park was atrocious yesterday (not to mention the cracks in the court), but it's my neighborhood park, and that's where I usually play. I'd like to meet up with you and hit some balls around soon!
I'd also be willing to play in Foster City if you'd like

Sep 10, 2008
ace

hey mr!
been a while!
when are we gonna play?

Nov 7, 2008
PerW

Hi Michael,
I work in San Mateo and I'd like to play tennis during lunch time every so often. My level is around 4.5.

Per

Nov 11, 2008
Rafael

Hey Michael,
I wish I checked the site earlier, we could've played today, though I am free now (6pm) if you want to meet up... Thursday we need a new place, cause there are no lights at CSM... give me a call at 650-305-0162 or rax444@gmail, later

Nov 11, 2008
PerW

Hi,
Our office is next to Bridgepointe Mall, and Friday is usually the best day. Does Friday work for you?

Nov 12, 2008
Rafael

No prob, see you Sat, later

Nov 13, 2008
Rafael

Yah, I'll be there early. See you at 10...

Nov 14, 2008
Chris

yes, i can hit for a long time, you betcha!!!

Nov 15, 2008