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Thomas Meyer

Male

Bethesda Maryland

United States

Profile Information:

I am a:: Teaching Pro/ Coach
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:: Bethesda, Maryland
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):: Writing a book about how tennis is taught in America. Have gone around the country visiting tennis academies and taking lessons from various pros. In September 2008 I attended Vic Braden's (well respected tennis coach) Tennis College. In my picture Vic is on the left and I am on the right with the white shirt.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):: Roger Federer
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):: Pretty damn good.
On the court, I am a:: chip-n-charger, trixter, doubles partner, all courter, drop-shotter, gracious winner, gracious loser
My favorite local courts:: Whitley Park
Cabin John
Relationship status:: Single, It's Complicated
Favorite website:: http://tennisone.com

Comment Wall:

Mark / The Mayor

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Nov 15, 2008
Christina

Hi. i'm fairly new as well. - will let you know bout schedule and thanks. :)

Nov 15, 2008
Sarah

Hey there Thomas, I'd love to have a hit sometime - are there indoor courts around Bethesda? Only issue for me is that I don't have a vehicle so it's not so easy to get to some courts - esp. in winter. cheers,
Sarah

Dec 7, 2008
Sarah

I can play Friday afternoons (after 2pm), before work on Monday or Friday (work starts at 10am), or anytime on the w/end. If any of those times and days can work out that would be great.

Dec 7, 2008
Rita

Hey, Thanks for writting me. I also am looking to get my book published too.
So you Teach Coach as well. What do you need to work on? I am in Saint Petersburg Fl, help people with there serve or help be consistent from time to time.

Dec 7, 2008
Sarah

sorry, but can't do Friday night. maybe next week then?

Dec 9, 2008
Sarah

Sounds good Tom, will give you a call during the week.

Dec 11, 2008
Sarah

Tom I am so sorry but I forgot about our work christmas party. I don't think I'll be done by 2.30pm. Any chance of over the w/end?

Dec 17, 2008
Sarah

Sunday 3-4pm sounds good. I will give you a call today.

Dec 19, 2008
Sarah

Sorry Tom, I hurt my arm Thursday night and I thought it would be good to go but I think it won't be by tomorrow. And I'll be gone for 2 weeks on Monday. I apologize for not getting back to you - we do not have access to this site at work and I forgot to bring your number.
Sarah

Dec 20, 2008
OHENE

hello dad, i hope your book and your writings be successful. i am ohene from ghana and a young tennis player.i hope you send me one of the books after completion. i want to become a great tennis player in future.

have a nice day.

Jan 13, 2009
Mark / The Mayor

Hi Thomas,
We're running a fun Aussie 09 Bracket Challenge for tennis fans. Make your predictions and follow along. This is the link. Please share this link with any of your friends on Tennisopolis and beyond.

Thanks,
M

Jan 13, 2009
OHENE

thank you very much dad and may GOD bless you. my address is
ohene s. daniel,
KNUST.
unity hall,room116(BLK A)
kumasi,ghana

i hope to learn the book with my friends and if possible put one in the community library for kids like me to benefit from your works.
THANK YOU,
ohene
(danyohene@yahoo.com)

Jan 14, 2009
Mark / The Mayor

What's up with the "dad" stuff?
:-)

Jan 14, 2009
Mark / The Mayor

LOL! Her? I was thinking "him"?
But what do I know.
M

Jan 14, 2009
OHENE

dad means father in my country. it is a way of showing respect for the elder men here. i respect you and that is why i always call you dad

Jan 15, 2009
OHENE

which pro are you talking to? i zm willing and ready to spend the 2-5 hours with the pro. to go to the top you must take risk and be committed so i am willing to accept any help you can give me. i do not want you to send me money. all that i wanted was a conducive country where i can reach my dreams and amy be america can be a better place. they have good training facilities and the conditions there are good. thank you and good luck

Jan 16, 2009
OHENE

hello dad,how are you.have you talked tothe pro? thankyou very much.

Jan 18, 2009
OHENE

thank you dad. actually my story is very different. i am just an ordinary person here in ghana. my mum sells groundnut in the streets and after school, i usually go to the tennis courts to pick balls for thr rich people who play. i can not pay for the equipments they use and usually they give me money for helping them when they play. i always immitate how they move on the court and how they balance their steps. it was then i realised that i can do better with my life but to be frank with you, i ahve not participate in any competitive game. it is a dream and i hope to reach it. i do not have money to attend tennis lessons and also hire a pro. THANK YOU AND GOOD HEALTH.

Jan 20, 2009
OHENE

i have been telling them but they rather advise me that here in ghana they play the tennis for fun. they are not into any proffessional bussiness as i want to be. that is why i think may be you can help because condition here in ghana is very harsh and if you do not take care you dreams will be cut short.

Jan 22, 2009
OHENE

thank you dad. i must appreciate that you have been a good source of help for me. i think it is time i stopped bothering you with my aspirations. i must carry on with my search for assistance. may be if destiny has it i will get someone who can help. i appreciate your advice and whatever you have done for me. may you live long so that in future you will see me participate in games like the wembledon, us open, australian open and more. thank you and good health. may GOD bless you.

Jan 25, 2009