richard

Male

newark, california

United States

Profile Information:

I am a:
Tennis Fan, Casual Player, Teaching Pro/ Coach
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Newark, Ca
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
I'm into all sports. I'm ambidextrous, an art and design fan, working out, following the news, and what not. Avid reader of the economist, and interesting books if i have the time. A recent UC grad... now just working and putting off a career in graphic design because I still want to travel and explore my options.

So... I use an N-six-one (95) and Hyper prostaff 6.1 with polyon sp strings.

I've taught tennis in the past, informally, and have helped coach here and there. Ideally I'm looking to hit with decent players who're at or around college level (4.0+). But I'm down to hit with beginners if they're in the fremont/newark area.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
Sampras, Federer, Safin, Davenport, Hantuchova
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
Pretty damn good., Not bad., NTRP 4.0, NTRP 4.5, If tennis is on TV - I am watching.
On the court, I am a:
chip-n-charger, doubles partner, singles player, serve-n-volleyer, one-hander, top-spinner, all courter
My favorite local courts:
Fremont Tennis Center, looking into San Pablo courts in Ashby and Washington Park courts in Alameda, Laney College in Oakland, any court in Fremont or Newark.
Relationship status:
Single
Favorite website:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/

Comment Wall:

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    Nov 15, 2008

  • GG

    I've played at WP in Alameda and live closer to the San Pablo courts.
    I can hit on Sunday if you're looking for players.

    Nov 26, 2008

  • Eugene

    i usually hit at the mlk and oregon courts, but i will make it to the san pablo courts for some hits. lets play this weekend.. 315 380 4467

    Nov 26, 2008

  • GG

    Ok. Sunday sounds good. Let me know the time and place.

    Nov 26, 2008

  • GG

    I'm open on Sunday, so if 11 works better for you, I'm ok with it. Since you're coming from Fremont, do you prefer to play at WP in Alameda? Drawback - courts get full quickly there. Confirm the time/place and I'll be there.

    Nov 29, 2008

  • GG

    Ok. 11am. Can you clarify which courts on San Pablo?
    ph. 214.663.0111 just in case.

    Nov 29, 2008

  • Eugene

    which courts on ashby. if weather permits, yes on sunday

    Dec 1, 2008

  • Linda

    bestyeh@rocketmail.com
    e-mail me your availability and location

    Jan 28, 2009

  • Allie

    Wonderful. At that time I went, I was ahead in school and so I chose not to take any classes and focused on playing hardcore tennis for at least 6 hours a day. Its a great place if you are really passionate at tennis because they teach you all the right strategies and techniques, but it is also VERY expensive so I couldn't afford staying too long. Are you thinking of going there?

    Feb 23, 2009

  • Wayne Mo

    I played at the Fremont Mission high school courts a few times and at the Dyer Street courts also. I can play anywhere near the Fremont, UC, Newark area. Let me know if you want to hit sometime.

    Jul 5, 2009

  • PerW

    Hi, I'm a 4.5 player and would like to play in Walnut Creek tomorrow (Sunday, Sept 20) at 10.15am. Can you play?

    Per

    Sep 19, 2009

  • PerW

    Hi Richard, how about playing tennis this Sat (Nov 14) between 2:30-4:30pm at the American High School tennis courts?

    Nov 9, 2009