Andrew Kessel

39, Male

Boston

United States

Profile Information:

Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Jamaica Plain, MA
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
I played DIII tennis for four years and taught tennis at summer camp. I love the game and would love to play people who play at a more advanced level. Since I am new to the area I am excited to also meet some people in the process
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
Michael Chang
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
NTRP 4.0, NTRP 4.5, NTRP 5.0, NTRP 5.5, Don't know my what my rating is., If tennis is on TV - I'm watching.
On the court, I am a:
singles player, returner, gamer, foot faulter, baseliner, gracious winner
Relationship status:
Single
Favorite website:
http://mediastorm.org

Comment Wall:

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hi Andrew! It's great to have you here!
    I see you already joined a Group – fantastic - introduce yourself in there to meet people for matches.
    Please Invite your buddies. We’re trying to reach 20,000 members by Wimbledon. :-)
    If you need any help, let me know.
    M
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    Welcome aboard,
    Mark
  • Joshua Louis

    Andrew,

    Hi, my name is Joshua Louis and welcome to Tennisopolois. I live in the Somerville area and am looking for people to play tennis with. My phone number is: (617)625-3326, and my e-mail is: joshtennislouis@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you, and have a great day.

    Sincerely,

    Joshua Louis
  • Mark / The Mayor

    Andrew,
    Do the Miami Tournament Pick-em contest with us. We need about 8 more entrants to qualify in the battle-of-the-boards. It makes following the tournament more fun. And will bring more eyeballs to Tennisopolis. Gotta sign up by late tonight. :-)
    M
  • Matthew Silverman

    Hey Andrew,

    Thanks for the post, I would love to get on the courts one of these weekends. I live down near the green street stop. As soon as we get some good weather I'll be in touch (or vice versa).

    P.S. do you know if there are any good tennis shops around here?

    -Matt
  • Alexandra

    Hi Andrew,
    I definitely would like to play tennis especially that the weather is getting nicer. Let me know what day works best
  • Joshua Louis

    Andrew,

    There aren't any public courts in Somervile, but there are some in Cambridge. I could come to Jamaica Plain and play tennis there. I can play next Saturday since you said you are free next weekend. My number is: (617)625-3326, and my e-mail is: joshtennislouis@yahoo.com. Take care and stay dry.

    Sincerely,

    Josh
  • Joshua Louis

    Andrew,

    Thanks for the reply. I will let you know what available days I have next month in the next week or so. Don't worry about not getting back to me in a while. Like you said, you were very busy, understandable. When i am busy, I forget to communicate with people too. Anyway, In hope you enjoy the day, and I will look forward to hearing from you soon. Phone: (617)625-3326. E-mail: joshtennislouis@yahoo.com. Take care.

    Josh
  • Matthew Silverman

    hey andrew,

    i got kinda busy too, in fact i haven't even found the time to re-string my rackets, but now that the weather is nice, I'm definitely itching to get onto a court. I would try to arrange a more definite time with you but I'm not sure how quickly my rackets can get strung. Ill try for sooner then later. here is to hitting soon....
  • Joshua Louis

    Andrew,

    Tomorrow doesn't work for me because I have to work. I will call you or e-mail you once I know my work schedule for next month. Until then, enjoy the weather, and have a great day. Phone: (617)625-3326, e-mail: joshtennislouis@yahoo.com.

    Sincerely,

    Josh
  • Joshua Louis

    Andrew,

    Hi, I actually have my work schedule for May, and have available days for us to play. I am available May 6th, 9th, 16th, 20th, 24th, and 25th. Let me know if any of those days works for you. Take care, and I will chat with you soon.

    Sincerely,

    Josh
  • Matthew Silverman

    Hey Andrew,

    I just got my rackets back from the shop and want to play as soon as possible. I get out of work at 4:30 everyday and would love to play sometime this week after work. Monday, Tuesdays, and Fridays work best for me. Let me know if you can play on one of these days....I look forward to it.
  • Matthew Silverman

    Tuesday sounds great, just name a time that works for you. Also, do you know where a decent court is in JP? I got balls if you got a time and place. Look forward to hitting.

    -Matt
  • Matthew Silverman

    6:20, interesting choice. Ill see you then, hopefully the court will be open.
  • Matthew Silverman

    Bad news, I forgot about a dinner lecture I signed up to go to eons ago -- its tonight. So, I cant make it to play this evening. I'm really dissapointed and terribly sorry about the short notice. Can we reschedule another time this week? Maybe thursday around the same time?

    Let me know when you get this. Thanks, and sorry again. I really was looking forward to playing today.
  • Matthew Silverman

    How does your weekend look? Saturday morning? Sunday evening? if not, maybe we can shoot for next monday or tuesday again....
  • Joshua Louis

    Andrew,

    Hey, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I don't think I can make it tonight, but how about the 16th or 20th? I will also call you as well. Take care and enjoy the day.

    Sincerely,

    Josh
  • Steve

    Hi Andrew, sure I'd love to hit some balls. I'm in Brookline Village, there are some courts around I think, but I'd be willing to go to you. I'm free this evening (usually free Mon-Wed, and the weekends, gone this weekend though). Lemme know what's good for you.

    Steve
  • Joshua Louis

    Andrew,

    Hi, the 16th is fine with me. What time is after work again for you? In relation to the T, where is Jamaica Plain, and the tenniscourts? Either call me or e-mail me and let me know. Phone: (617)625-3326. E-mail: joshtennislouis@yahoo.com. Take care and enjoy your evening.

    Sincerely,

    Josh
  • Joshua Louis

    Andrew,

    If we do play tomorrow, It would have to be around 6:30pm or 7pm because I work from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Let me know whether or not that works for you.

    Sincerely,

    Josh
  • Joshua Louis

    Andrew,

    That's okay, no biggie. How about the 24th or 25th? Let me know. Take care and stay dry.

    Sincerely,

    Josh
  • Matthew Silverman

    Hey, its going to be nice out tomorrow and I would really like to play. Let me know if you are available, I'm dying to play!
  • Matthew Silverman

    awesome. my number is 603-738-1934. I'm a 5 min bike ride from stony brook, so if you want to give me a ring when you are ready to play ill spin over there. Looking forward to it.
  • John

    Hey Andrew, Any interest in playing this weekend? I also played d3 so should be fun.
  • John

    you're right, I don't know this far in advance but I think I'm playing a tournament that weekend...let's sort it out toward the end of next week. I live in cambridge and I played for claremont mckenna out in socal
  • Matthew Silverman

    Andrew,
    I had a great time playing with you. Lets definitely shoot for next tuesday. Have fun on your trip.
    -Matt
  • Tenacity

    Tenacity, a Boston based tennis organization, is renovating three tennis courts in Boston. We need volunteers! Would be great if could come out on June 14. There will be organized tennis on June 14th at three Boston parks following a community service cleanup. Guaranteed good competition! Come volunteer and than play some serious tennis!

    You are guaranteed to have a fun time!

    It will be happening on June 14th from 12-4pm. Time commitment is pretty flexible so if you have to come late or leave early, its all good...

    I posted some basic info below and if you email me (ananthpandian@tenacity.org) I can provide you with more info.

    There will be good food and some organized tennis after the remodeling is all done. Plus you will get a free shirt and snacks and water throughout the event!
    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Tenacity provides character development, literacy enrichment, and tennis opportunities to Boston students. In preparation for this summer's Summer Tennis and Reading Program (STARP), Tenacity will be remodeling three of the STARP sites with Advantage: Boston.

    We need volunteers! Advantage: Boston is happening on June 14, from 12-4pm at Carter Park in Roxbury, Ringer Park in Allston/Brighton, and English High Park in Jamaica Plain.
    We will be landscaping, painting and constructing!!

    Food will be provided and organized tennis will take place afterwards.

    If you would like to volunteer please pick which site you would like to be at and what you would like to do.

    Bring/Tell your friends!

    Hope to see you there!

    Much obliged.

    Ananth Pandian
    TenacityCorps Member: Reggie Lewis Center
    Tenacity, Inc
    367 Western Avenue
    Brighton, MA 02135
    617-562-0902 ext. 6
    http://www.tenacity.org
  • Matthew Silverman

    sounds good
  • Matthew Silverman

    hey andrew,

    Im busy until around 9 tonight. If you want to play then, i'm game, or, if that doesn't work, maybe later in the week?
  • Andrew Kessel

    Yeah, sure - we can play late night -- some time after 9 at the Green Street Courts
  • Matthew Silverman

    Sorry, I didn't get home until late last night. How does Monday evening work for you? Have a good 4th of July.

    -Matt
  • Matthew Silverman

    my soccer practice got moved to tonight so i cant play. how about next monday after work?