Mark / The Mayor

Male

Albuquerque, NM

United States

Profile Information:

I am a:
Tennis Fan, Casual Player, Tournament or League Player, Tennis Media
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
Albuquerque, NM
Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
Hi. I'm the Community Manager, aka The Mayor of Tennisopolis. Welcome to the site! Tell your friends about us. Use the "invite" tab at the top.

Oh, about me? I'm a website developer as well as a tennis player and huge fan of the pros. I just got moved up to a 4.5 rating - success at last!

I love to follow the pro game. I get fully obsessed during the Grand Slam events to the point where I want to lock the door and just sit around watching in my jammies.

Please invite your friends to join.
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
McEnroe, hands down. Agassi is second. Oh, you wanna know current faves? I like rooting for Murray, Azarenka, Radwanska, Coco. Other retired faves are Santoro and Spadea. Weird group I know, but hey. I love Federer and Nadal too, how can you not?
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
NTRP 4.5
On the court, I am a:
rightie, watcher, poacher, doubles partner, singles player, returner, two-hander, top-spinner, all courter, gracious winner, gracious loser, tournament goer
My favorite local courts:
Tennis Club of Albuquerque
Lobo Club
Wellesley (now that they are fixed up)
Jerry Cline
Relationship status:
Married
Favorite website:
http://www.tennisopolis.com

Comment Wall:

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  • Eldar Dzhafarov

    Thanks, Mark.

     

    I joined a few groups around my area.

     

    I'm still struggling with uploading the profile pic, not sure if there is a bug or something.

     

    Anyway, looking forward to using your site and making new tennis connections along the way!

     

    Thanks,

    Eldar

    Aug 20, 2011

  • Art Maeda

    Red Ribbon

    Aug 20, 2011

  • Sam M

    Thanks, will be better if I loose 20-30 extra pounds. :)

    Aug 21, 2011

  • Eldar Dzhafarov

    Thanks, Mark! Will do :)

    Aug 21, 2011

  • Arnel Abano

    Hi Mark, thanks for the friendship invite.  I was wondering if there is a link or the info can be posted on pro tournaments, exhibitions in my area.  If there already is one, can you tell me where I can find it.  If not, would you think it would be good info to post?

    Aug 22, 2011

  • Robin

    Thanks Mark!

    Aug 22, 2011

  • Arnel Abano

    I wanted to read about about pro tournaments in my area so I can try to attend them as much as possible?

    Aug 22, 2011

  • CoachV - William Vazquez

    Mark When will you be in Atlanta???

    Aug 23, 2011

  • Nhien T. Vuong

    Thanks so much for your welcome note, Mark. This site looks great!!!  - Nhien

    Aug 24, 2011

  • Joe B. (BP, CA)

    Hey Mark, how are ya?  Check out this gal sallian detal.  Maybe a spammer, or too soon to tell?

    Aug 25, 2011

  • Ladd Vance

    thanks. I liked it on FB for you :)

    Sep 10, 2011

  • RODNEY HAMILTON

    Thanks Mark I will take a look at the facebook page.

    Sep 18, 2011

  • Joe B. (BP, CA)

    Hey Mark, what's up in your neck of the woods?  Got this gal back on, used to go by maria cole, now she's Maria Jones.  We've banned her before for spamming (twice), but so far hasn't done anything yet except post photos.  What do you think?

    Sep 21, 2011

  • Melyssa Vazquez

    Thanks for the welcoming message!

    Sep 30, 2011

  • Armand Rabuttinio

    Hey Mark, Not new to tennis but new to site. greetings.

    Oct 1, 2011

  • shellybanks

    Thank you Mark. wish you are closer. so we can set up a match. I play everyday. and we do need sub all the time. have fun.shelly

    Oct 6, 2011

  • Tennis Coach Abs

    Hi Mark ! My Summer of tennis was good..I played a couple of college players,and proved myself,so can't complain.. ;) How about you ? Have you been playing a lot ?

    Oct 7, 2011

  • Daniel Luo

    i need to play with someone who lives in philadelphia area. any helps?

    Oct 24, 2011

  • Daniel Luo

    thank you so much.

    Oct 26, 2011

  • Emily Ottsen

    I sent you a FB message about being a ball kid if you would post about lessons for me

    Oct 27, 2011

  • Ken

    thanks, I will join in the group.  However it seems not much activities going on.  Perhaps next Summer?

    Oct 30, 2011

  • Lendl Jr. (4.5)

    Hi mark, im in london.  i went on the wimbledon tour yesterday!  It was a tour of the grounds and even centre court.  It looks so much nicer when you see it in person!

     

     

     

    Nov 15, 2011

  • vladimir andries

    i'm looking to help a player to become a true wta/atp player.99.9%of them are near that level.either the heart or the head is missing.the skills are almost there but that's not enough.tennis is like a 12years college.you can't graduate after 10! I train a player once ranked 230 ,dirk stegman RSA.he quit when i faced him with reality.HELP me to find the right one.the last one quit 3 days ago.

    Nov 29, 2011

  • Tony Tyrell

    Sorry for the late reply,, Yeah cardschat helped me allot with online poker. But now I don't play online anymore. Which is a good thing because it gives me time to play tennis and get out of my room on my off time :) Take care man... ~Tony

    Dec 1, 2011

  • Emily Ottsen

    can you send an email to the guy looking to sponsor players- for me-  I am very interested in that

    Dec 7, 2011

  • Emily Ottsen

    I was talking about you emailing the other guy who was sponsoring players not Tom  Vladamir I believe it was. 

    Dec 7, 2011

  • Emily Ottsen

    I was wondering you  could email that Vladimir guy about sponsorship for me- I already talked to Tom

    Dec 7, 2011

  • Ben Chin

    Hi Mark, thanks for letting me know. I'd be happy to trade links with the Westchester group on Tennisopolis. My group's only purpose is really to get as many people in and around Westchester as possible out on the courts and enjoying the sport - in both recreation and competition :)

    Thanks,

    Ben

    Dec 10, 2011

  • Carmen Iriarte

    Thanks! I'm so used to the FB format that it takes me a while to get around here :D

    Dec 13, 2011

  • Himanshu Chauhan

    Hey Mark! thanks for the welcome. though i had a small question - I have been trying to find some ppl with the compatible level - but have not succeeding in finding one. could you provide any directions? :) i tried the links for the : find a partner etc. 

    Dec 13, 2011

  • Carmen Iriarte

    Hi Mr Major,

    Nice community here. I'm a 3.5 player always looking for partners to play tennis and improve my game.

    Please check my new store and give me your feedback :)

    Tennis or Die

     

     

    Dec 13, 2011

  • Sam M

    What kind of luck?

    Dec 16, 2011

  • Javier Djeu

    hey mark, yea dude i recommend the site everyday to people! because it is honestly the best thing for tennis!

    Dec 21, 2011

  • Peter Freeman

    sure i would be happy to...I would love to stay informed on how it is working. I am really trying to build my tennis biz online this year and plan on using facebook as well

    Dec 21, 2011

  • Peter Freeman

    i am trying to like but it keeps saying connection failed...if it does not go through please remind me again tomorrow and I will try again for you.

    Dec 21, 2011

  • Brandon Gita

    Thank you for letting me know, I will look into it.

    Dec 21, 2011

  • Myiesha Simmons

    of course Mark anything

    Dec 21, 2011

  • Jon Anthony Balocco

    Mark...Yes...Watch the NDAA bill close..

     

    Where do we find 3.5 players near Folsom/Roseville? Nice site..I am flexible with everyday open until after Jan 2nd...

    Dec 22, 2011

  • Timo K

    Hi Mark, that's a good idea, i'll look into it!

    Dec 25, 2011

  • mina davies

    Hello mr mayor/mark I look forward to using tennisopolis for freinds and goog tennis tks so much for ur e of introduction mina

    Dec 25, 2011

  • Tiffany N

    Thanks! Hoping this works to find some people here!

    Jan 7, 2012

  • Joyce

    Hi Mark, 

    I did post it on my facebook and hope to meet some friends here in Central Oregon to play tennis. 

    Thank you,

    Joyce

    Jan 7, 2012

  • Sara Browne

    Thanks for creating this website Mark! Its really great having a tennis community.

    Jan 8, 2012

  • Orton

    Thanks Mark...will do, will do.  Hope all is going well for you.

    Jan 10, 2012

  • Bernie Palmatier

    Yes, it sure is.  I dreamed it up way back in the mid-seventies, first manufactured them in the early eighties and started up again late last year.  They are the very best simulated actual play against a real opponent improving anticipation/reaction/footwork and accuracy skills on an actual tennis court.

    I need to find a Center of Influence customer on the west coast.  Any clubs you can suggest I should contact?

    Thanks for your curiosity and potential interest.

    Jan 11, 2012

  • Bernie Palmatier

    By the way, it appears they have nothing like tennisopolis in Florida.  Can this be implemented there?

    Jan 11, 2012

  • Bernie Palmatier

    Hey, Mark!  Did I tell you that some of the most profound people in my life have your first name?

    Any help you can provide will not only be appreciated but financially rewarded.

    Tell me more about reaching your 37,500 tennis players.

    Thanks again,

    Bernie

    Jan 11, 2012

  • Veronika

    Hi Mark,

    just wanted to thank you for creating this site, what a great idea!

    Veronika

    Jan 13, 2012

  • Javier Djeu

    Hey mark, well i have a big list of people who buy them and use them for what ever reason, volleyball coaches, tball. hospitals... and so i figured one day that alot of people throw them away why not offer strings( which is slow for me right now) and that way everyone wins  

    Jan 13, 2012

  • Jeff Salzenstein

    Hi Mark,  really happy to be here and love the community that has been created.  Looking forward to connecting.   

    Have fun at happy hour!

    Jeff

    Jan 13, 2012