Kirsten Drake

Profile Information:

I am a:
Casual Player
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Berkeley, Ca
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
32 year old. Live in Berkeley, Ca. Love all outdoor activities: tennis, hiking, biking, running, gardening. Work as a school counselor. Try to play tennis at least once a week, would like to play more often! Typically just rally, rarely play matches.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
Capriati, Nadal
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
Not bad., NTRP 3.5
On the court, I am a:
whaler, singles player, one-hander, baseliner
Relationship status:
Who Wants To Know?

Comment Wall:

  • Michael

    gracious winner?!?? hahaha... glad you joined! let's find some people to play tennis with us! go bears!

    Apr 19, 2008

  • Michael

    i did... sorry, i'm in sonoma this weekend with steph. but i'll be back later this afternoon. maybe we can stop by b-town on our way back home. i'll check with steph and call you...

    Apr 20, 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
    _

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

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    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 20, 2008

  • Michael

    hey, i played with this group on saturday in burlingame and it was really fun. they are playing again this saturday in paly so let me know if you want to go. ttyl!

    May 5, 2008

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hi Kirsten, FYI Someone started a Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito Group. Go join that to meet the people in your area. Have fun!
    M

    Jun 10, 2008

  • GG

    Hi Kirsten! I'm available most Monday eves and weekends if you want to hit.

    Jun 22, 2008

  • GG

    Glad to hear from you! If you want to hit when you get back, let me know. I'm off next week. Used to play quite a bit, but haven't focused on the game for quite some time. Rallying is fine with me, since I'm just getting back into it....my serves are still off and my forehand has a long way to go. Let me know. Thanks.

    Jun 30, 2008

  • GG

    My husband and I stumbled into the Hopkins courts on our way to the Rose Garden the other day, and ended up playing there. 9am on Tuesday is great. Let me know if that's ok.

    Jul 1, 2008

  • Kirsten Drake

    Sounds great. Meet you at the Hopkins courts on Tuesday at 9am.

    Kirsten

    Jul 2, 2008

  • GG

    Hi Kirsten! Checking to see if you still want to hit Tues.,7/8 in the a.m. Let me know.

    Jul 7, 2008

  • Kirsten Drake

    Yes! I plan to be at the courts by 9am today. See you then.

    Kirsten

    Jul 8, 2008

  • GG

    Soooo sorry Kirsten! I left you a message confirming the meet, but didn't see a reply, so I thought you were still out of town. I would love to play. I usually get an email announcement on new messages or I can view new messages on my page, but didn't see your feedback. Here's my number, if you're still willing to hit around. 214-663-0111. My apologies. Let me know if you want to hit this week. I'm available on Thurs/Fri.

    Jul 8, 2008

  • Kirsten Drake

    How does Thursday sound? 9am. Hopkins courts.
    No worries about yesterday, I figured you were waiting for my reply. I hit against the wall for 45 minutes so it ended up being worthwhile.

    Kirsten

    Jul 9, 2008

  • GG

    Ok. Thursday at 9am. I'll be there! I had to find out from someone else about the meet, which prompted me to get on your page. When you comment, I don't see the thread unless I click on to your page. I thought it automatically goes to both parties. Anyway, Thurs. at 9. You have my number just incase.

    Jul 9, 2008

  • Kirsten Drake

    See you at 9. My number just in case: 510-919-0161

    Kirsten

    Jul 9, 2008

  • Michael

    you're going down today

    Jul 17, 2008

  • GG

    Sure! Got 2 demos from Tennis-Warehouse. Anxious to test. Let me know when you're available. I'm not as open, now that I'm back to work. Weekends are good or advanced notice on weekdays. 214.663.0111, if you want to set something up.

    Jul 17, 2008

  • maxwell bradley

    I can play today in the late afternoon in berkeley. I am about a 3.5, Happy Hitting

    Jul 19, 2008

  • Kirsten Drake

    Hi Maxwell,

    Sorry, missed your comment. Not sure what a "3.5" means, but would be interested to hit around. You free during the week?

    Kirsten

    Jul 20, 2008

  • isaac ho

    Hey, we're trying to get some doubles action in Emeryville this Saturday morning around 10:30...you up for it? isaacyho@gmail.com

    Jul 22, 2008

  • Kirsten Drake

    Any chance for playing Sunday instead of Saturday? Saturday's a little tight for me. But definitely interested in playing doubles at some point!

    I noticed you like playing at the courts near Monterey Market. Those are the courts I play on most days. Let's play sometime.

    Kirsten

    Jul 22, 2008

  • Joe

    hi there fellow tennis playa
    any interest in hitting balls around? i live in lower haight but i'm willing to go pretty much any where in the city. i like checking out different courts. i'm about 2.5-3.0. let me know.

    Sep 22, 2008

  • Vera

    Hi Kirsten,

    We need 1 player for tonight - playing in Emeryville. Please let me know asap if you can make it - 7-9pm.

    Thanks,
    Vera

    Sep 23, 2008

  • Kirsten Drake

    Cannot make tonight. With more warning I can be there.

    Kirsten

    Sep 23, 2008

  • GG

    Hi Kirsten! There's a group of us that plays in Emeryville, 'though haven't played as of late bec. of work. Looks like Vera contacted you already. Let me know if you want to play on weekends.

    Sep 27, 2008

  • GG

    Intimidated? You're a fabulous player with many variations to your shots. Not many have that skill. It just takes practice. Looking forward to hitting w/ you soon.

    Sep 28, 2008

  • GG

    Want to play Thurs or Fri after 6? Are there lights at Hopkins?

    Sep 29, 2008

  • GG

    OK. I'll call Fri about playing earlier. Do you still have the same number as listed on the previous comment?

    Oct 1, 2008