"Is this still going on in Cal High on Sundays?"
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Coach Dudley
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Your Top 5 Tennis Items on your Christmas Wishlist
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark / The Mayor Jan 13. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Tennis Balls
Started this discussion. Last reply by Coach Dudley Sep 5, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Power pads and string breakage
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nitin.narang01 replied to Coach Dudley's discussion 'TVTA - Sunday Drop-in New Time 12 Noon' in the group Tri-Valley Tennis Association
Steven Bui replied to Coach Dudley's discussion 'TVTA - Sunday Drop-in New Time 12 Noon' in the group Tri-Valley Tennis Association"Hi,
I just recently started playing tennis. I hope to play more tennis to improve my overall game. Are you guys still meeting up every sundays over at Cal High School in San Ramon?
Thanks,
Steven"
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Tri-Valley Tennis Association
4/28/13 - Join us for Drop-ins, San Ramon. Our very popular Sun afternoons 12 noon Cal HS, and Tue/Thu after work Dougherty HS. For info contact the group facilitator or one of our members.See More
Coach Dudley added a discussion to the group Tri-Valley Tennis AssociationTVTA - Sunday Drop-in New Time 12 Noon
Starting 4/28/2013, our popular Sunday drop-in at Cal HS will meet at 12 noon. Players will likely show up as early as 11:00a to warm-up and play till 2:00p or later depending interest. Hope to see you soon.Thanks!See More
Tri-Valley Tennis Association
4/28/13 - Join us for Drop-ins, San Ramon. Our very popular Sun afternoons 12 noon Cal HS, and Tue/Thu after work Dougherty HS. For info contact the group facilitator or one of our members.See More
Coach Dudley added a discussion to the group Tri-Valley Tennis Association3/17/2013 - St Patty's Day Drop-in
I had a rare occasion to meet with the drop-in today. We had a a great group of players, a few shy of 17. There was no green beer, or corned beef and cabbage. Some of us were lucky to win, some of us got in a pinch, but we all had a lot of fun. The group meets regularly Sunday afternoons, 130p at Cal HS in San Ramon. I invite you to come and introduce yourself. Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet some really good people and friends.See More
Craig joined Coach Dudley's groupTri-Valley Tennis Association
4/28/13 - Join us for Drop-ins, San Ramon. Our very popular Sun afternoons 12 noon Cal HS, and Tue/Thu after work Dougherty HS. For info contact the group facilitator or one of our members.See More
Mark / The Mayor replied to Coach Dudley's discussion 'Your Top 5 Tennis Items on your Christmas Wishlist'"Ha! This is hilarious - I missed this. Did any of these fit in your stocking?"
Mark / The Mayor replied to Coach Dudley's discussion 'Your Top 5 Tennis Items on your Christmas Wishlist'"Time to check in - did you get any of these?
Did you get the bnpo tix? How would you get them? As a gift?"
Mark / The Mayor replied to Coach Dudley's discussion 'Your Top 5 Tennis Items on your Christmas Wishlist'"So, did you get any of these? "
Mark / The Mayor replied to Coach Dudley's discussion 'Your Top 5 Tennis Items on your Christmas Wishlist'"I can agree with that but I think we should redefine the Grand Slam to include holding the trophies for all 4 majors at the same time. So, in my opinion Serena has a Grand Slam. The calendar year aspect is meaningless. If a player…"
CoachV - William Vazquez left a comment for Coach Dudley"all of my videos are located at http://youtube.com/coachv1 feel free to look around."
CoachV - William Vazquez left a comment for Coach Dudley"all of my videos are located at http://youtube.com/coachv1 feel free to look around."
Coach Dudley replied to Coach Dudley's discussion '1/1/2013 - New Years Day Drop-in' in the group Tri-Valley Tennis Association"Hi Marc, the group meets for Sunday drop-in at 130p. It seems to be a good time between lunch and dinner. There are typically 12 or more players so it's become our most popular event."
Coach Dudley left a comment for CoachV - William Vazquez"CoachV, Happy New Year from the west coast, me to you. I was wondering if you have any videos of kids you coach that I can share with students in my Youth Tennis League classes. I see the one you have posted of Gabby Price who is a gifted standout.…"
Marc Levine replied to Coach Dudley's discussion '1/1/2013 - New Years Day Drop-in' in the group Tri-Valley Tennis Association"what time is your drop in on Sundays?
Thanks."
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- I am a:
- Tennis Fan, Casual Player, Tournament or League Player, Teaching Pro or Coach, Racquet Stringer, Tennis Product Rep
- Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
- San Ramon, CA
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- I've been away from playing competitive tennis for many many years. I was rated for Open division but given a 5.5+ for league play. I was a USTA volunteer, part of the Tennis for Public Schools Program for Oakland and SF. Most recently, I have been giving private coaching and instruction to juniors and adults in the Tri-Valley area. I have also coached East Bay USTA Ladies 3.0 to 4.0 teams and local high schools, both girls and boys. My first season the team and I had a 10-0 record at Cal. I was a long time member of the USTA and USRSA. Was also a certified racquet stringer.
In 2002 I had hand surgery for a metacarpal boss. Over some years before with the ailment and months of rehab, I fell out of touch with my many tennis contacts, business and social. I had to stop all tennis activity and never quite got back to the sport although I have become a pretty good guitar player.
As of 8/09, I started a new leaf. Tennis has been a huge part of my life I've always enjoyed competitive or social. I want to get back to the sport and give back to the community. I just joined Tennisopolis and also started a new tennis group called: Tri-Valley Tennis Assn. 2010, Currently Director/coach for Youth Tennis League in San Ramon, at Dougherty High. Also helped the Clubsport 7.0 Mix Combo, for 2011. If you live in the area, I welcome you to join TVTA.
- Favorite pro tennis player(s):
- I don't follow professional tennis much since the likes of Rafter, Sampras and Agassi left the game. I do remember the old pros, Laver, Rosewall and watching TV matches of Nastase, Newcombe, Lendl, McEnroe, Wilander, Edberg, Becker, and Connors. Those were the days of exciting tennis. If I had to pick a current pro, I'd have to say Federer and Sharapova but I don't follow them. I have more fun with real people and friends like you.
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- Getting there
- On the court, I am a:
- rightie, chip-n-charger, slicer, poacher, doubles partner, singles player, serve-n-volleyer, acer, returner, one-hander, grunter, all courter, gracious winner, gracious loser
- My favorite local courts:
- Outdoors at Central Park, Athan Downs, Osage, Cal and Doughtery High.
- Relationship status:
- Who wants to know?
- Favorite website:
- http://www.youthleaguetennis.org
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Dudley Kuboi Serve
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Coach Dudley's Blog
Old School is Good to Strive for
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 12:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am quite surprised this evening to see a Yahoo link to the Evert-Navratilova Final of the 1986 French Open. It made me realize again this is the way young juniors need to strive to play, and not right off like Sharapova, Nadal or the top players of today's men or women. It's great to have idols but beginning juniors need to start slow and develop their games. Basic tennis is about proper form, technique, getting the ball into play and keeping it in play. As juniors mature, they…
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- At 7:52pm on January 1, 2013, CoachV - William Vazquez said…
all of my videos are located at http://youtube.com/coachv1 feel free to look around.
- At 1:35pm on September 10, 2012,
Eric said… Hi Coach Dudley, yes I have been to the Las Lomas group on Tuesdays and Thursdays, nice group for sure. Your post regarding possible TVTA Intraclub teams, if you do end up with a 7.0-7.5 team, I would be interested. Thanks!
- At 1:57am on September 2, 2012,
Jayson H said… Coach D,
Thanks for the quick add to the group. Hope you have a great Labor Day weekend and enjoy watching the US Open!
Cheers,
-J
- At 3:24pm on August 19, 2012,
Sunil Thomas said… Great! Thanks coach.. I'll probably drop by next Sunday for the drop-ins.
Thanks again.
-Sunil.
- At 11:28pm on August 4, 2012, Kevin Pope said…
thanks coach...tried to post but said i needed to be accepted to group. let me know about setting up interclub also. we have a large one with castlewood in a few weeks, then our dbls tourney but could do something late sept or early oct..KP
- At 7:29pm on July 28, 2012, Sunil Thomas said…
Hi Coach!
Can you set help me up with any players on weekends in the TriValley (San Ramon/Dublin/Pleasanton or neighboring areas)? I am in San Ramon and play at 3.5 level. Looking to improve overall game and fitness level.
Thanks!
- At 6:46pm on May 5, 2012,
Kari Maltzman said… Hi..Sorry, I've moved to OAKLAND!!
- At 5:00pm on April 26, 2012,
Ana Tarina said… :) It is that couch, at an event at our tennis club, but we were not so lucky to have Federer come, we had Patrick McEnroe and Pam Shriver.
- At 9:51pm on February 5, 2012,
Lillary Staley-Malenic said… Thank you. It was nice to meet you too. The group is super nice. I hope to make it out to play 1-2 times a week. See you next time! :)
- At 7:16pm on December 13, 2011,
Tennis Coach Abs said… Hi Coach Dudley. No worries. Thanks for adding me up. Always great to network with tennis buffs around the world and especially Cali ! What kind of surgery did you get ? Hope nothing too bad.. Talk soon, Best, Abs.
P.S. What are your plans for the upcoming holidays ? :-)
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