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Chadillac

Guest
Say hello to Hector...he'll remember me from back then when I strung a few racquets for his juniors.

Another clay club back then was Maitland Field Club, near where Park Ave. N runs into 17-92.

Im really bad with names, did you used to drive a red prelude and string at sports authority? Strung some at Lake Cane?
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Im really bad with names, did you used to drive a red prelude and string at sports authority? Strung some at Lake Cane?
I had a blue Prelude and worked at both TSA for eight years and Lake Cane later for a while on weekends. I first met Alex and Marcelo at Lake Cane when I repped for a string line and Fischer racquets. When Doug Yuen ran Ft. Gatlin, I was also calling on him.
 
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Chadillac

Guest
I think you got me a job at sports authority stringing. Colonial/436 store was too far or something and you had plenty to do. I would of met you at lake cane, with Alberto, joachine and a few others. Had a really nice bunch there.

Im sure we have met, i used to work the desk and teach the little kids for Doug. City took over Gatlin for a brief time and Joe sent Doug over there. I started there when he did. He is doing a lot better now, not sure if you have seen him in a while, was doing really really bad for a bit.
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
I think you got me a job at sports authority stringing. Colonial/436 store was too far or something and you had plenty to do. I would of met you at lake cane, with Alberto, joachine and a few others. Had a really nice bunch there.

Im sure we have met, i used to work the desk and teach the little kids for Doug. City took over Gatlin for a brief time and Joe sent Doug over there. I started there when he did. He is doing a lot better now, not sure if you have seen him in a while, was doing really really bad for a bit.
No, TSA301 at 436/50 was my base store, living in WP/Casselberry. Sand Lake and W. Colonial were my problem commutes but I did them almost as long as 436/50.

Yeah, I was tight with Alberto ("Tennis is my life!") until he moved to Atlanta. I remember the long drive back from the Lipton in Miami in Alberto's rust bucket zero-heat car...coldest I've ever been in Florida except for my college days in Tallahassee.

Gabriel Mattos Sr and Salah were my closest friends from those days.
 
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Chadillac

Guest
No, TSA301 at 436/50 was my base store, living in WP/Casselberry. Sand Lake and W. Colonial were my problem commutes but I did them almost as long as 436/50.

Yeah, I was tight with Alberto ("Tennis is my life!") until he moved to Atlanta. I remember the long drive back from the Lipton in Miami in Alberto's rust bucket zero-heat car...coldest I've ever been in Florida except for my college days in Tallahassee.

Gabriel Mattos Sr and Salah were my closest friends from those days.

I took over stringing there for a year or two. Afternoon though, had school. Im pretty sure it was you though that set it up. Thanks again. The machine was a babolat star 5000 right? My first foot pedal, was doing 3.5 rackets an hour

If you get a chance, pm me alberto's number or tell him to give Chad a call. If you know him, i know we have met.

Gabriel maybe the nicest person ive ever met in tennis and ive met a lot of nice people. Me and salah got along decent but didnt really get to know him aside from tennis.

Btw, did you ever get to play Gabriel? I didnt think much of his forehand til i faced it. Was a lot faster than it looked.
 
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stringertom

Bionic Poster
I took over stringing there for a year or two. Afternoon though, had school. Im pretty sure it was you though that set it up. Thanks again. The machine was a babolat star 5000 right? My first foot pedal, was doing 3.5 rackets an hour

If you get a chance, pm me alberto's number or tell him to give Chad a call. If you know him, i know we have met.

Gabriel maybe the nicest person ive ever met in tennis and ive met a lot of nice people. Me and salah got along decent but didnt really get to know him aside from tennis.

Btw, did you ever get to play Gabriel? I didnt think much of his forehand til i faced it. Was a lot faster than it looked.
Babolat Star 2 without any foot pedal...I took weekends at 50/436 first and Dave Dotchin, the team sports manager at TSA, was the one who hired me. I went full time with them a few months later and ditched the repping and then took the second store at Sand Lake. I only left there for a few months over not getting paid promptly but came back a few months later for the rest of my 8 years.

I haven't seen Alberto in 20 years...no leads on what he's doing.

I took lessons with Gabriel Sr when he was over at Cypress Creek CC on Major Blvd. I also helped him run his junior program when Gabriel Jr was just learning. I could take a game or two off Senior when we played practice sets but he was way too solid to play seriously. The guy was ranked world top 100 in dubs before he moved here from NJ.

I'll tell you was a really good playing teaching pro...Tony Fernandez Jr. I worked for him at Sabal Point, another clay court club in Seminole County that has bitten the dust. I just ran into Tony on I-Drive a few months ago...still looks like he could play.
 
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Chadillac

Guest
Babolat Star 2 without any foot pedal...I took weekends at 50/436 first and Dave Dotchin, the team sports manager at TSA, was the one who hired me. I went full time with them a few months later and ditched the repping and then took the second store at Sand Lake. I only left there for a few months over not getting paid promptly but came back a few months later for the rest of my 8 years.

I haven't seen Alberto in 20 years...no leads on what he's doing.

I took lessons with Gabriel Sr when he was over at Cypress Creek CC on Major Blvd. I also helped him run his junior program when Gabriel Jr was just learning. I could take a game or two off Senior when we played practice sets but he was way too solid to play seriously. The guy was ranked world top 100 in dubs before he moved here from NJ.

I'll tell you was a really good playing teaching pro...Tony Fernandez Jr. I worked for him at Sabal Point, another clay court club in Seminole County that has bitten the dust. I just ran into Tony on I-Drive a few months ago...still looks like he could play.

Ahh, im bad with details, it must of cost $5000. The first digital stringer i ever used, was really nice. Were you turning in non 20 sheets? I wanted a little money for the weekend once and turned one in with like 15, they didnt like it.

I'll get his information, last i heard he is selling insurance like his dad. Said he makes a lot more money than teaching. Will tell him you said hello and miss his car that used rope to keep the battery from falling off :)

2 games is very impressive, he applied constant pressure. You dont realize how strong he is until you play points. He was still taking college fsu guys a few years ago at the citrus bowl. They were hitting massive kick serves, he had to use the slice forehand return. It killed them :) Great guy, great player and now i think he is running country club of orlando. He is also one of the best instructors ive seen, treats people different based on their skills. Really understands the game as top player and pro.

I only went out to sable for a few tournaments. One of my highlights though happened there. I got invited to a money round robin, everyone throws in 20, winner keeps it all. I had no chance of winning but it was like a bunch of $20 lessons. I was able to take a game off Tobias (has a win over becker in doubles), he was so freaking good, still is (bad elbow last i saw him). I only met tony a few times, but he was like tournament director so dont know him at all, but seemed like a nice guy.

You may remember Wayne (white south african from lake cane). He was teaching at sable for a while. Lots of great people back then, maybe time to head over to Lake cane again :)

Did you ever meet Scott? His sister was the blonde from the zztop video's, married jeff cohen. Another one of my best buds.
 
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stringertom

Bionic Poster
Ahh, im bad with details, it must of cost $5000. The first digital stringer i ever used, was really nice. Were you turning in non 20 sheets? I wanted a little money for the weekend once and turned one in with like 15, they didnt like it.

I'll get his information, last i heard he is selling insurance like his dad. Said he makes a lot more money than teaching. Will tell him you said hello and miss his car that used rope to keep the battery from falling off :)

2 games is very impressive, he applied constant pressure. You dont realize how strong he is until you play points. He was still taking college fsu guys a few years ago at the citrus bowl. They were hitting massive kick serves, he had to use the slice forehand return. It killed them :) Great guy, great player and now i think he is running country club of orlando. He is also one of the best instructors ive seen, treats people different based on their skills. Really understands the game as top player and pro.

I only went out to sable for a few tournaments. One of my highlights though happened there. I got invited to a money round robin, everyone throws in 20, winner keeps it all. I had no chance of winning but it was like a bunch of $20 lessons. I was able to take a game off Tobias (has a win over becker in doubles), he was so freaking good, still is (bad elbow last i saw him). I only met tony a few times, but he was like tournament director so dont know him at all, but seemed like a nice guy.

You may remember Wayne (white south african from lake cane). He started teaching at sable for a while. Lots of great people back then, maybe time to head over to Lake cane again :)

Did you ever meet Scott? His sister was the blonde from the zztop video's, married jeff cohen. Another one of my best buds.
When I first moved to Orlando in the early 80s, Tobias and Pernfors were enrolled at Seminole CC before Pernfors went on to UGA and then pro. I saw them play dubs in a couple of tournaments and Toby held his own in their team.
 
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Chadillac

Guest
When I first moved to Orlando in the early 80s, Tobias and Pernfors were enrolled at Seminole CC before Pernfors went on to UGA and then pro. I saw them play dubs in a couple of tournaments and Toby held his own in their team.

The most dominate jc team of all time. Tobias playing #2? LOL.

I remember him coming out to gatlin one night with his wife for like a mixed 8.5-9.0 league (i forget). It was really funny because she was a 2.0, they still won :)

Pernfors made the french final, but tobias is probably the better doubles player
 
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mikeler

Moderator
Not next door like it used to be, but very close. You know what i mean

Amre was at Ft gatlin, moved to lake mary (had a nice little club) now selling real estate. Last i heard

Hector was at Otrc, i still see him.

I think otc had red clay back then. There used to be courts on both sides, i think the side where the old arena was were red.

Heathrow used to be really expensive, not sure his family could afford that place.

OTC had red clay at some point, I don't know how far back.
 

jcgatennismom

Hall of Fame
Any 5.0+s available to hit in Orlando next week? 17 y/o son (D1 college commit for 17/18) is looking to hit-will be in Orlando with relatives next week instead of playing Winter Nationals. Wish the Lake Nona site was already open. Son will return to Florida in Feb to play the first junior national hosted there. Are there any clay public courts in Orlando? Son would like to practice on clay as he has Hilton Head clay tourney in mid Jan. Clay is too wet or cold at home now. Will post this on adult league board too. Thanks.
 

mikeler

Moderator
Any 5.0+s available to hit in Orlando next week? 17 y/o son (D1 college commit for 17/18) is looking to hit-will be in Orlando with relatives next week instead of playing Winter Nationals. Wish the Lake Nona site was already open. Son will return to Florida in Feb to play the first junior national hosted there. Are there any clay public courts in Orlando? Son would like to practice on clay as he has Hilton Head clay tourney in mid Jan. Clay is too wet or cold at home now. Will post this on adult league board too. Thanks.

If you want to start a private conversation with me, I can pass on some names to you. Orlando Tennis Center and Winter Park Tennis Center are your best bets for clay.
 

Uvijek Argen

Semi-Pro
If somebody knows anybody that wants to buy my electric stringer machine tell them to pm me. I can send pics.
It's the wise machine use probably 7 times.
 

msalamon

Rookie
I'll look at some pics please. Thanks. In other news- i got DQ'd from sectionals this weekend--playing in my first USTA team--3.5 mens 18 and over. I got my third strike suring the tournamnet---kinda sux. my team won anyway though. What do you guys think? and anyone got a 4.0 team that needs a singles only player?
 
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Chadillac

Guest
I'll look at some pics please. Thanks. In other news- i got DQ'd from sectionals this weekend--playing in my first USTA team--3.5 mens 18 and over. I got my third strike suring the tournamnet---kinda sux. my team won anyway though. What do you guys think? and anyone got a 4.0 team that needs a singles only player?

Thats too bad, a 3.5 on a good day is most likely a 4.0.

This is why the ntrp ratings were much more accurate when done by coaches who can see sandbagging.

The new system is the laziest design they could of come up with
 

mikeler

Moderator
I'll look at some pics please. Thanks. In other news- i got DQ'd from sectionals this weekend--playing in my first USTA team--3.5 mens 18 and over. I got my third strike suring the tournamnet---kinda sux. my team won anyway though. What do you guys think? and anyone got a 4.0 team that needs a singles only player?

I'm not sure if it applies to strike outs but at least USTA changed the rules so that you could instantly appeal end of year ratings.
 

Digs

New User
Hey Photoshop, I live up in Odessa. We should get together sometime.
Hey Gatorbait, I see you're in Odessa. I'm here until Sunday and looking to hit somewhere. I'm right beside Odessa Community Center (a creepy, quiet spot, but two beautiful courts). I'm a 3.5/4 (depending on what country I'm playing in). Give me a shout!
 

atatu

Legend
Anyone available to hit in Orlando / Winter Park on the evening of April 8th, 2021 ? I never play on clay so I wanted to hit a bit before the tournament that weekend. I'm staying in Winter Park and it looks like there is a facility with clay courts there, 4.5 but I'll hit with anyone.
 

mikeler

Moderator
Anyone available to hit in Orlando / Winter Park on the evening of April 8th, 2021 ? I never play on clay so I wanted to hit a bit before the tournament that weekend. I'm staying in Winter Park and it looks like there is a facility with clay courts there, 4.5 but I'll hit with anyone.

I can probably play in the evening that day. I'm a member at Orlando Tennis Center downtown and getting a clay court in the evening is no problem. Bump this thread in 10 days so I don't forget!
 

Jimmyt

Rookie
Hi Atatu, Been a long time , hope all is well in Austin. nice to see your visiting soon. Mikeler will be a great practice for you , also if you want to come out to the campus for a visit we can hit some also during your stay.
 

atatu

Legend
Hi Atatu, Been a long time , hope all is well in Austin. nice to see your visiting soon. Mikeler will be a great practice for you , also if you want to come out to the campus for a visit we can hit some also during your stay.
Is that TC ? Do you mean the USTA campus ? I'm playing the tournament there over the weekend, send me a message if you're around.
 

zipplock

Hall of Fame
Don't know if it's been done in some time or not, but anyone open to a TTW meetup in Orlando? We have a couple guys here in Brevard County that would come up (4.0 and 4.5). Might be fun to put faces to users and get some tennis in. @mikeler you're in Orlando? Who else is up there? For some reason I think @MichaelNadal is up that way too (I could be mistaken). Maybe we could get a couple courts of doubles going? Who's in?
 

MichaelNadal

Bionic Poster
Don't know if it's been done in some time or not, but anyone open to a TTW meetup in Orlando? We have a couple guys here in Brevard County that would come up (4.0 and 4.5). Might be fun to put faces to users and get some tennis in. @mikeler you're in Orlando? Who else is up there? For some reason I think @MichaelNadal is up that way too (I could be mistaken). Maybe we could get a couple courts of doubles going? Who's in?

Yes I'm in orlando lol.
 

mikeler

Moderator
Yeah, we did a few meet ups years ago. I've had a few weekend regulars for over a decade now that it's hard to find availability on the weekends unless one of them is out of town.
 
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