Kenny Sommer

Male

Highland Park,Il.

United States

Profile Information:

I am a:
Tennis Fan, Casual Player, Tournament or League Player, Teaching Pro or Coach, Racquet Stringer, Tennis Media, Tournament/ League Player, Teaching Pro/ Coach
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Northern Suburbs of Chicago
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
I am a 4.5 player that likes to play with people my level or most any level to have a good time. I played a year of division 1 at DePaul University, some challenger tournaments back in the early 90's, played 4 years of varsity tennis in high school, and still play and teach tennis. I am a very good tennis coach that can make anyone better. I also am a songwriter, writer, actor, and can produce music, ideas, and events. Hope to be playing some tournaments again soon!
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
Jennifer Capriate, Agassi, Federer, Martina Hingus, Linda Harvey Wild, Laura Grandville, Connors, and my name sake, Ken Rosewall, Rafa Nadal, Sharapova, Chris Evert, Navartolova, King, Roger Federer, Yanek Noah, John MacEnroe, ect..
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
Pretty damn good, NTRP 4.5, If tennis is on TV - I am watching
On the court, I am a:
rightie, pusher, slicer, whaler, poacher, doubles partner, singles player, rooter, bomber, returner, two-hander, one-hander, gamer, top-spinner, grunter, lobber, baseliner, all courter, drop-shotter, gracious winner, gracious loser, tournament goer
My favorite local courts:
Any court or surface is good. Do enjoy hard courts more. Play sometimes at a real nice park district facility in Highland Park with American clay and hard courts with lights till ten. Love courts on water and with beautiful views.
Relationship status:
Single

Comment Wall:

  • Mark / The Mayor

    Hi! It's great to have you here! This is our *new* generic welcome message that, fortunately, is required due to the enormous growth. We're growing by 100 new members a day, and we 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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    …and just hang out and meet great people.

    Welcome aboard,
    Mark

    May 29, 2008

  • Robert

    Hi Kenny, I'm new to this site but am looking for someone to play with on weekends. I'm a 4.0 - 4.5, not sure if I'm strong enough player for you but if you're looking for a game I'm up for it.

    Jun 27, 2008

  • Sandyman

    Hi kenny, Great pointers you gave about watching the pros. Must say, I agree whole heartily. In my 54 years of playing the game, my best lessons gained were watching Jimmy and Johny on the Tele! Way to bring a great point to the forefront. All my best.............by the way, how's the weather there? Up here in Canada we've had a lousy summer!

    Sep 13, 2010

  • Lendl Jr. (4.5)

    Hi Kenny, thanks for the invite. Nice to meet you

    Mark

    Sep 29, 2010

  • Sandyman

    Hi Kenny, Welcome to the "Coaches and Pro's" arena! Sounds like you certainly have paid your "Due Diligence" on the front lines. Glad to have you aboard! What's the weather been like down there? Up here in Canada we've had a lousy summer.....probably won't get any better since we're now into FALL!!! By the way, love your tunes. Are you sure that's not Tom Petty singing???? You have a great voice man. Keep it up, we may see you either on the courts or on the tely! All the best, Sandyman

    Sep 29, 2010

  • Ekaterina Zaitseva

    Hey, I'm a coach as well, I'm a 4.5-5.0 player. If you want to hutet me know, there may also be a job opening where I work. My email is ezkatya@gmail.com

    Nov 24, 2010

  • Ekaterina Zaitseva

    That's "if you want to hit let me know" 

    Nov 24, 2010

  • Jared Taylor

    I would love to play let me know.

    Feb 21, 2011

  • Michael C Morrison

    Hey Kenny, good to hear from you!  Yep, this summer we will hit the courts for sure.  I'm going to be teaching a little bit at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood this summer, and I'm able to have guests for free.  We'll make it happen!  Be well, and let's stay in touch. 

     

    Midnight Machete is doing well - gearing up for our official "2nd Season" with new designs due in a week or so... gonna be cool.  Thanks,   -Mike Mo Man

    May 9, 2011

  • Andrew Ginsberg

    Any interest in playing this Sunday evening?

    May 11, 2011