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Scott Bellisle
56, Male
Kaneohe, HI 96744
United States
Profile Information:
- I am a:
- Casual Player
- Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
- Kaneohe, HI 96744
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- Hello,
My name is Scott and I am 40 going on 32. I play tennis about 5-7 times a week. Of course I am not as good when I was 20, but can play a fairly decent game. Life has been very enjoyable and am enjoying the ride so far. - Favorite pro tennis player(s):
- Being left-handed of course I love Nadal
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- NTRP 4.0, NTRP 4.5
- On the court, I am a:
- lefty, doubles partner, singles player, gracious winner, gracious loser
- Relationship status:
- Single
- Favorite website:
- http://tennisopolis of course
Catherine
Due to my schedules in school, I can only afford at most 3 hours to play tennis..
Having to quit tennis due to injuries is such a sad thing.. So it is always important to take note of the phrase, "Prevention is better than Cure"! Do take rests when you are tired and take care of yourself =D
Also, why are you surrounded by nurses? You many many friends who are nurses too? =)
Bye Scotty!
May 18, 2008
Scott Bellisle
Nice to hear from you again. Yes, I played a lot more than 4-6 hours of tennis today. I started at 9 am and finished a 5 pm. I am so very tired and can't wait to go to bed already. Yes I love having a very flexible schedule to do what I want.
Prevention was impossible due to it was a over use injury. All the years of competitive volleyball shredded my shoulder. So if I want to really play like I use to wihtout pain, I have to have it fixed. As for nurses in my life. People who I have worked for are nurses, my last 2 room mates are nurses and now I am thinking of moving to another house and one of the room mates is a nurse. Nurses everywhere, it seems like everyone is a nurse, now even you a nurse. Congrats on your part becoming a nurse. It takes a very special person to want to help poeple in life. I use to work on an ambulance for a couple of years and I did enjoy it a lot. Anyhow little sweetie, I am going to bed already. It is tough getting old, haha.
Wan on,
Scotty B.
May 18, 2008
Catherine
But I always tell myself to trust in God, that everything is in His hands and He has planned everything out for me.
I also do regret that I started tennis so late! Plus the fact that I have to work for 3 whole years after my graduation from school, I really dread it! When am I going to have enough solid time for tennis?? I cannot wait to start tennis full time! I want to really focus on tennis full time, and join tournaments.. But well that's my dream. I have no idea if I can make it though.
May 19, 2008
Diana
May 19, 2008
Catherine
May 20, 2008
Scott Bellisle
I hope you had a nice day today. You like to practice your serve that is a good thing. Having a great seve is very important. When I was younger, my serve was so fast it was unreal and being a left hander made it even more difficult to handle. But, of course you have to practice all aspects of your game. Today Dan and I practiced for a little while just on our net volleying and it definitely helped. I do look on youtube.com a lot. If you can get just one tip that day you check it out, that is great. Playing sets is good, but practice is what makes you a better player. So I just found out today about your country. I didn't know your country has had England involved in it. So that is how your english is so good.
Never the less I am glad that your english is good, it definitely helps you communiate with others. Ok Catherine have a nice day and chat real soon.
Wan on,
Scotty B.
May 21, 2008
Catherine
Singapore's main language is the English language, and I study it as my main language back in my younger school days. We have mainly 4 different races namely, the Chinese (I'm a Chinese), Malays, Indians and Eurasians. Each of these 4 races has their own language, but the main language in SIngapore is still English. To be a nurse in Singapore, we must know our English language well! =D
May 21, 2008
Chau
Thx for the comment. In a nutshell, I tried playing way back when, but I never practiced that much, and so never built up strength in my wrists to be good. I'd like to pick it up again, but ....so hard. I have friends that play, and that motivates me to want to play. But alas, I'm still content with watching. And my shoulders - ppl always comment to me that I must be a swimmer bc of them, but no, hahaha, I was born w them. I do work out, though, to stay in shape. As we age, that is a must. Doesn't the pic make me look tough, though? lol. I had just gotten my hair cut, and I took a picture to send to my sis. It was the one pic I had at work to post on my page here.
May 21, 2008
Scott Bellisle
So when is your friend coming here the first week of June was it??? Maybe you should come here with him. Ok have to run. Have a good one and talk to you soon.
Chau for now, haha
Scotty B.
May 21, 2008
Scott Bellisle
Yes I have been a lefty my whole life and so is dan by the way. As for Rafael Nadal, he is not a natural born lefty, he was born a righty, but plays lefty. That is unbelievable for someone to play at his level and not even his real hand to start off with. I do believe that lefty's do have an advantage in sports. I don't get it people play against us every day for years and years and still never get use to our serves. As for youtube, yes it really is great. I use it for a lot fo things. Excercises for my bad rotator cuff I find some good things to do. Videojug.com I will check out thanks. Well there young lady I hope you have a nice one and chat real soon.
Bye bye Catherine,
Scotty B.
May 21, 2008
Catherine
Are left handed players stronger in their strokes? Why is it so?
Have a nice day!
Bye! =)
May 22, 2008
Nate Massimo
May 23, 2008
kimo
Jun 1, 2008
Chelsea
Jun 5, 2008
Catherine
Jun 7, 2008
kimo
Jun 7, 2008
tommy
Are you the guy who is dating the young Chinese lady?
my email : tomyuu@gmail.com
when do you guys play, let me know
my phone no. 256-5061
good to see you,
Tommy
Jun 14, 2008
Chelsea
Jun 14, 2008
Catherine
Jul 5, 2008
Catherine
I am seeing more consistency in my second serves, and still training on the power & control of my first serves. As for my groundstrokes, I am trying to put more topspin into my forehand..
Jul 9, 2008
Scott Bellisle
How are things going? Things are fine over here. I know it is hard trying to find time when you have school to cope with. It is good that you are finding more poeple to play with. I am glad to hear about your second serves. Service part of your game is very important. Too bad you aren't here... Keep practicing and one day you might just become a great player. One day at a time.
Caio sweetie,
Scotty B.
Jul 14, 2008
Catherine
Thanks!
However I do not get much support from my family. Recently I have been home late because I play at night.. My parents scold me for being home late.. But the thing is I am not out late socialising, but playing tennis! PLaying the sport I love.. They just don't understand.
Jul 16, 2008
Catherine
Thanks so much for your understanding!
By the way, that is a great picture of you=D I finally can see how you look like, and you look good! You don't look 40 at all! You certainly look younger than 40. Oh yes, the scenery looks awesome too! Must be very windy there!
Actually I have got this burning question.. How do you pronounce your last name? Bellisle? I have tried figuring it out, but I really do not know how to pronounce it =D
Jul 18, 2008
Catherine
Yes! I seem to have the same situation as you.. I will also always try to change the way I hit, something different, to be more consistent. Really, tennis is all about perseverance. One can never improve without constant practice.
Recently I played in a mixed doubles match, and it is my first time playing in a mixed doubles match. Apart from come practice games that I play, I never played any actual match. I was actually a stand-in for another lady.. My partner and I lost the match terribly.. And I felt I played VERY badly. Seems like I don't have the confidence to hit the shots like I do during my practice sessions. When I am playing the match, I get so nervous, my feet get stuck to the ground, my reactions were so slow, my volleys were so weak and I could not even do proper forehands!! I'm so afraid. It is like a nightmare. Whatever happened to all my solid forehand shots and volleys?? I just cannot perform under the stress of a match.. What should I do??
Jul 21, 2008
Catherine
I have really understood much better from your last post!
Thanks so much =)
Jul 23, 2008
Catherine
I am happy for you that you have got more topspin in your shots! Which definitely means more depth and kick in it! For me I am still working on it.. I seriously lack a lot of consistency.. Sometimes I play well, sometimes I don't.. I gotta practice more..
Jul 29, 2008
Scott Bellisle
I do believe in persistancy. I have always been very persistant in life and usually get what I want. Last night I went to the tennis courts about 9 p.m. for about 30 minutes and just practiced my form. Actually serving and playing out points without a ball. Just going through the movements and finishing the point. It felt pretty good and I will continue to do that for a while and see what happens. I just wish I could get my friends to practice instead of playing sets all the time. I would rather just practice every single day until I am tournament ready and then play in tournaments. We will see what happens in the future. I will try to build up a little shoulder strength and see if that helps my rotator cuff. I will give it about 3-4 months of rigorous work outs to many muscles in my body. I will be like 25 again. I had an awesome body when I was 25, I do miss it. But I really don't think I am not far off. Ok you have a nice day and always a pleasure hearing from you. It probably would be easier for us to repsond using our regular email addresses. Mine is wildb32d@yahoo.com. I can send you some omore pics too. Send me some pics if you get around to it.
Bye for now,
Scotty B.
Jul 29, 2008
Catherine
Currently I am still having problems playing a real game.. I still feel I cannot play my best.. I have played tennis every day this week.. Now I am all red in the face due to the hot sun here in Singapore! Tomorrow I am also going to play with my coach.. Well today the friend I was playing with suggested to play a tie-break. I was reluctant, knowing that I am still not prepared to play a game. I still have yet to overcome my fear for a tennis game..
My email address is: catherine.lan.weizi@gmail.com
Yes, it will be much more easier to send each other mails and pictures through our emails!! I am looking forward to the pictures you are going to send me! =D
Jul 31, 2008
Makisha Lester
~Kisha
Aug 7, 2008
Crys
Aug 11, 2008
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Aug 24, 2008
Crys
How is it in HI? Gotta get there one day, although I am a little worried about those volcanoes. Well take care til next time!
Crys
Aug 26, 2008
Lou Lom
What time and days do you play? Where in Kaneohe do you play? We live in Kailua.
My husband plays Sr. and Super Sr. 7.0. He's a strong 3.5 and would like to play maybe 1-2x a week more. He plays weekends at Punahou. I'm a 3.5, are there women who play too? I wouldn't mind playing with women if it's early morning or eve when it's cooler, I have to be out of the sun (bad for increasing my ana's which kill off my platelets). We are also gracious winners and losers, more fun that way.
Aug 26, 2008
Kat
Aug 27, 2008
Kat
Aug 27, 2008
Scott Bellisle
I do thank you for coming to play at our place. As you see from my game I am a half decent player. I am trying to get ready for the night doubles tournament next year. I do feel that we need more 4.0 and 4.5 players to join our group. Our group except for a few is slowing my porgress down and even disabling me from getting better. If I am going to get better, I am giong to need to play with people better than me. Unfortunately I do think that you are going to have to find someone for now that is about your ability. Then when you do feel that you can hit like most people in our group come join us. You are a real nice guy and very likeable and very respectful. I do wish you luck and like I said when you do get better please come join us, but for now I don't think that you can keep up with our group. Keep your head up and keep practicing. Tennis is a great game and is best shared with people with the same abilities. Again thank you for coming out and playing yesterday and good luck.
Sincerely,
Scotty B.
Aug 31, 2008
Billy
Sounds like a plan! My schedule isn't the best but maybe we can get something together! We will be in touch! Email me at: hokulele_10@hotmail.com!
Aloha, Billy
Aug 31, 2008
Judith
Thanks for the invitation but I'm not that good.I think I'm between 2-2.5 level.I haven't played much lately but mostly we play at CORP.Maybe when I'm really really good at it,I'll play with you.Thanks again.Have a Blessed night.
Judith :-)
Sep 2, 2008
Lou Lom
ie. Tues, eves?
Sep 9, 2008
Lou Lom
and Fri. 6:30am to 9am at Diamond Head w/ a different, older gang. Want to come?
Sep 9, 2008
Lou Lom
Sep 9, 2008
tommy
Oct 22, 2008
yumei
i only hiked few easy trails here in hawaii. see you on Sat.
Oct 24, 2008
yumei
Nov 1, 2008
Judith
Judith :-)
Dec 15, 2008
Judith
Judith :-)
Dec 20, 2008
Mark / The Mayor
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