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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-24-2012, 11:30 AM

Replies: 18

what is the biggest challenge for a high school / college tennis coach?

Views: 1,005

Posted By Jon Hampton

I think it depends on where you are located and...

I think it depends on where you are located and what is expected of your program. I'm a 4.0/4.5 player that plays 3-4 days a week during the year and I enjoy both watching and playing the game. For...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-29-2011, 06:08 AM

Replies: 81

NEW USTA League Structure

Views: 4,145

Posted By Jon Hampton

I'm disappointed by the new structure. I live in...

I'm disappointed by the new structure. I live in a city where the people who play tennis are older ( between 35 and 60 ) and I am younger ( 28 ). Now I'll either have to convince my older buddies to...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

11-03-2011, 12:49 PM

Replies: 89

Post Your 2012 Record

Views: 4,047

Posted By Jon Hampton

4.0 Men: 7-1 (14 sets won, 3 sets lost) 7.5 Men...

4.0 Men: 7-1 (14 sets won, 3 sets lost)
7.5 Men Combo: 2-3 (5 sets won, 6 sets lost)

I'm not a doubles player, but I just play to have a good time :)

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

10-16-2011, 10:25 AM

Replies: 35

Your biggest comeback/choke

Views: 1,978

Posted By Jon Hampton

Strange but true...I had the biggest comeback...

Strange but true...I had the biggest comeback wins at Sectionals two years ago. It works like this:

#1: First match my partner and I play at sectionals. We lose the first set 3-6 and are down 4-5...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

08-10-2011, 04:39 AM

Replies: 20

There's this one guy I wanna crush so bad! He smirks.

Views: 1,347

Posted By Jon Hampton

I think it's Wimbledon, unless it's on both?...

I think it's Wimbledon, unless it's on both? Either way, great quote.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4750973068_b779f12745.jpg

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

07-31-2011, 05:21 PM

Replies: 66

Player re-rated himself under a new number

Views: 4,115

Posted By Jon Hampton

Yes, it is the same person! I really wish the...

Yes, it is the same person! I really wish the USTA had more man power...I mean, imagine if the USTA was akin to the ITF Doping board, where they ban players for using energy pills (see...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

07-31-2011, 04:44 PM

Replies: 66

Player re-rated himself under a new number

Views: 4,115

Posted By Jon Hampton

Tee hee. My friend, I've been fighting the battle...

Tee hee. My friend, I've been fighting the battle about that player in question months before your regional match. I'm sorry that nothing was done. Please view my other post, which includes emails...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

07-31-2011, 04:23 PM

Replies: 66

Player re-rated himself under a new number

Views: 4,115

Posted By Jon Hampton

Is this about the Ocala team? :) Reply to...

Is this about the Ocala team? :) Reply to here...I have juicy details.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-27-2011, 03:52 AM

Replies: 14

I Choked!!!

Views: 962

Posted By Jon Hampton

This exact situation has happened to me! It...

This exact situation has happened to me! It happened first a few years ago. I was playing this guy I normally beat when all of a sudden, I couldn't hit a forehand anymore. I couldn't even feed a ball...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

07-24-2011, 06:33 AM

Replies: 10

A Curious Case (Input Needed)

Views: 1,510

Posted By Jon Hampton

Hey all...a few months have gone by and I thought...

Hey all...a few months have gone by and I thought I'd update you on the situation that I described before. I contacted the league coordinator, who said she'd "look into it." Here was her letter,...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

07-17-2011, 11:50 AM

Replies: 24

Summary of Adult League and Tournament Talk

Views: 2,178

Posted By Jon Hampton

Haha. I'm just saying if you make this the F.A.Q....

Haha. I'm just saying if you make this the F.A.Q. at the beginning of adult league it would save a lot of trouble. The only thing missing is, "I've been playing for about 10 years and played Division...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

07-17-2011, 05:34 AM

Replies: 24

Summary of Adult League and Tournament Talk

Views: 2,178

Posted By Jon Hampton

This really depends on who your friends played...

This really depends on who your friends played and what the scores of the matches were. If your friends were playing against computer ranked players and had close matches when the computer thought...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

05-17-2011, 03:56 PM

Replies: 10

A Curious Case (Input Needed)

Views: 1,510

Posted By Jon Hampton

I'm trying to keep it vague on purpose by not...

I'm trying to keep it vague on purpose by not disclosing too much information up front. But, I'm in Florida and it's in the North Florida region.

And, thanks for the input everyone. I've written a...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

05-15-2011, 04:11 PM

Replies: 10

A Curious Case (Input Needed)

Views: 1,510

Posted By Jon Hampton

A Curious Case (Input Needed)

To make a long story short, I need some advice. I'm currently on a team in my area for the USTA league. There is one team in our league who plays a lot of players who are not in our level. Most of...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

05-07-2011, 03:17 PM

Replies: 9

busting up someone's perfect season

Views: 828

Posted By Jon Hampton

Haha. Yes, I did get bumped up a level to 4.0 at...

Haha. Yes, I did get bumped up a level to 4.0 at the end of the season. I never played USTA league before, so I started at 3.5. Most of my matches were competitive, except for one where I played a...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

05-06-2011, 08:27 AM

Replies: 9

busting up someone's perfect season

Views: 828

Posted By Jon Hampton

I went 13-1 last season, but the one loss was...

I went 13-1 last season, but the one loss was against someone who later got DQ'd, so I technically went 14-0, including 6-0 at regionals and 6-0 at state. This year, I'm 3-1, so no undefeated season...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-02-2011, 08:46 AM

Replies: 126

Worst Singles Transition Game In The History Of The World

Views: 4,051

Posted By Jon Hampton

Sounds like it's all in your head. Tennis is like...

Sounds like it's all in your head. Tennis is like waves on the ocean...ups and downs. Looks like you had a "down" moment on the approach. I'd play normal and see how it goes. I've noticed that when...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

05-01-2011, 11:24 AM

Replies: 12

DQ and RETROACTIVE LOSS OF GAMES

Views: 880

Posted By Jon Hampton

A team in our league had this happen...they got...

A team in our league had this happen...they got the #1 player for the local high school to play in a 3.5 league. He started off as a 3.5 self-rate. His matches went like this:

Singles: 6-0, 6-1 W...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-09-2011, 10:38 AM

Replies: 20

USTA Mens 4.0; Need your help / Advice!

Views: 1,434

Posted By Jon Hampton

Quick update. Thanks to everyone for all of your...

Quick update. Thanks to everyone for all of your advice and especially to Tommy, a very sympathetic soul who has now balanced our team out. In other news, we played our first match today and won 3-2,...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-06-2011, 07:32 AM

Replies: 20

USTA Mens 4.0; Need your help / Advice!

Views: 1,434

Posted By Jon Hampton

Don't know. As a captain, I pay $3 instead of...

Don't know. As a captain, I pay $3 instead of $18. Maybe it's different depending on the section?

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-06-2011, 07:04 AM

Replies: 20

USTA Mens 4.0; Need your help / Advice!

Views: 1,434

Posted By Jon Hampton

LOL. Exactly. I can invent people, but $18 is a...

LOL. Exactly. I can invent people, but $18 is a lot cheaper than paying the $40 or so for a new USTA membership. Thanks for the laugh.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-06-2011, 04:09 AM

Replies: 20

USTA Mens 4.0; Need your help / Advice!

Views: 1,434

Posted By Jon Hampton

We have 4 teams in our league. 3 are legal to...

We have 4 teams in our league. 3 are legal to play at the moment because of this rule. Ourselves (78%), another team (80%) and another team with 8/10 players who are self-rated (scary!) at 4.0. The...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-06-2011, 04:04 AM

Replies: 20

USTA Mens 4.0; Need your help / Advice!

Views: 1,434

Posted By Jon Hampton

I agree. I'd love to have people from half way...

I agree. I'd love to have people from half way across the country. :)

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-05-2011, 04:45 PM

Replies: 20

USTA Mens 4.0; Need your help / Advice!

Views: 1,434

Posted By Jon Hampton

USTA Mens 4.0; Need your help / Advice!

So, my team is in desperate need of your help / advice. As I'm sure many of you know, the USTA has a rule whereby you cannot have more than 25% on your team be below the level of the league...so, for...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

07-18-2010, 05:24 PM

Replies: 25

Tips for a new league captain?

Views: 1,741

Posted By Jon Hampton

I am one of the co-captains of my league where I...

I am one of the co-captains of my league where I live. A couple tips:

1. Use and check your email often; it's the primary method of communication. If you cannot get someone by email, call them;...

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