James

Male

Portland, OR

United States

Profile Information:

I am a:
Tennis Fan, Casual Player, Tournament or League Player, Teaching Pro or Coach
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Portland, OR
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
I have grown through the sport of tennis. I have met some great people along the way who have helped me with my game as well as in my personal philosophies. I'm looking to make tennis connections. I'm very passionate about the sport.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):

All-time:
Roger Federer,
Tommy Haas,
Stan Wawrinka,
Richard Gasquet,
The Bryan brothers,
Andy Roddick,
Mardy Fish,
Michael Llodra,
Justine Henin,
Steffi Graf,
Martina Hingis,
Monica Seles,
Björn Borg,
Marat Safin,
Novak Djokovic,
& Andre Agassi

My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
NTRP 4.5, If tennis is on TV - I am watching
On the court, I am a:
rightie, chip-n-charger, slicer, poacher, doubles partner, singles player, bomber, serve-n-volleyer, acer, one-hander, grunter, lobber, all courter, tournament goer
My favorite local courts:
Washington Park, Willamette, Laurelhurst, Tabor, Grant, etc.
Relationship status:
Who wants to know?
Favorite website:
http://www.gamedesign.jp/flash/tennis/tennis.html

Comment Wall:

  • Mark / The Mayor

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    M

    Apr 19, 2009

  • Rustin

    Hey how's it going? Let me know if you would like to hit sometime.

    Thanks,

    Jun 28, 2009

  • Jerren Massey

    Still lookin for someone to hit with?

    Jul 18, 2009

  • jon horvath

    yeah james! let me know,... I'm actually pretty booked for the next few days. early next week?
    Jon

    Sep 24, 2009

  • Jerren Massey

    can hit early Sat morning, have to be somewhere @ 11am or Sunday anytime...you game?

    Sep 25, 2009

  • crystal

    Ok it took me an awfully long time to respond but i forgot how to log on to this site. i am trying to schedule a private lesson to get me back online with tennis as well and then i will start to look for tennis people.

    Feb 28, 2010

  • Josh R

    I'd love to play tennis sometime. I'm not in portland right now, I'll let you know when I get back.

    Jan 9, 2011

  • Ryan Hardin

    Sounds Great! Would love to get out and hit. Hit me up the next time you're free, as well.

    Feb 3, 2011

  • Ryan Hardin

    What's up, James! Feel like hitting on Wednesday 2/9? Supposed to be clear. 4-ish at Colonel Summers?

    Feb 7, 2011