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    It's been 4.5 months! But I'm back!!!!

    Guys! So many of you good folks out there have been asking! At long last I think I can say with integrity that the GE problems are behind me. Will be starting the tennis squads next week. Can't wait! On the college front, there are only two colleges out there that have made contact...
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    Chicago North Shore .... anyone for tennis?

    Anybody know the area well? Are there good tennis facilities and players in the area? Got an interested college in the area enquiring after me.
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    My strokes(5.0) if interested

    If you haven't seen them already ... have a look, constructive hard hitting comments are OK. Forehands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zciLHOU9Q2g Backhands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJXU5Cg2Cvw Matchplay 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf-5SNC8JrQ&feature=related Matchplay...
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    Recovering from GE

    Been off these forums for a few weeks ... I'm coming back! Just completing wk 3 of an 8wk rehab programme (correct spelling!). Totally bored with no tennis for 3 months now. Elbow pain has largely gone, but it does feel weak especially when I hit a forehand up against the wall. Is this...
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    Recovery exercises from Golfers Elbow - sites and links please

    The title says it all. Know any good links here or good sites elsewhere? :)
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    OK, I'm injured ... but do you know why?

    Yes, I've got golfer's elbow and laid off atm. Here's my videos ... can you spot the reason why I'm injured? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zciLHOU9Q2g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJXU5Cg2Cvw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf-5SNC8JrQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPC84VT7pYU...
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    Surely someone's got an informed point of view!

    http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=163550 Write something please!!
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    Top 10 Ranked NAIA standard of college tennis

    Just begun to look at NAIA colleges. Got a couple of interested colleges enquiring. Up to this point in time, I've limited my looking to NCAA. How do you guys rate top 10 NAIA? Are they comparable to any top 40 ranked D2 college. Better or worse? Interested in your opinions. I'm a 5.0...
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    I've just refused 2 universities - am I right?

    Two unis came after me with an offer of a tennis scholarship, but I turned them down on the basis that they were not academic enough. Was I right? The two unis had a SAT 75% percentile level of 1120 and 1150. I took SAT almost a year early (well before my 18th birthday) and got 1250 (Math...
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    Surely a college tennis player can take a serious major

    A recent posting implied that the time demands on scholarship tennis players are such that they most often only do "dilute" majors - English, business or sports science. A "serious" major like Mathematics is uncommon among NCAA tennis players. Any comments or opinions out there?
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    Elbow injury - HELP!

    I'm languishing at home - no tennis for 5 weeks. Had an injection, next up is a scan. Have you had similar? Seriously though how long does this injury go on for? Am I going to be able to play decent tennis by Christmas? What recovery exercises did you use? Do you know any good links...
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    CT Cream - have you used it?

    Just done my elbow in, after playing the best tennis in my life! Had physio and an injection ... still not brilliant:-( Read up this stuff on CT Cream ... claims to be a great help. Anyone got an opinion out there? Please help! I'm feeling very gutted! Cheers
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    High Point University are showing some interest

    What do you think? UK tennis scholar prospect here trying to respond in an informed way to the US scene. I'm a NTRP 5.0 and a SAT score 1250 (Math & CR) How would you rate HPU for tennis and for academics? Anyone out there got an informed point of view?:grin:
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    What else should I upload here at www.danpreston.co.uk

    The title says it all. Critical constructive comments most welcome. Be as hard hitting as you like! Cheers:)
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    What's the best way to get recruited?

    I'm a foreign player and unknown to the US scene; CPOA are marketing me to various colleges for a scholarship. Should I wait for a response or should I be pro-active? Is it better that I short-list a few colleges and approach tennis coaches personally? Anyone been through the process and...
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    A tough question to all familiar with both the UK & US tennis scene

    Can you help? I was nationally ranked 40 in the UK Juniors (Under 18). What would be the equivalent national junior ranking in the US? Any guesses?
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    I nearly wet myself

    The new face in tennis.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYA_7RUSarU Who else?
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    Is creatine OK for tournament players?

    Are there any negative side effects? Do you use it, and if so how often?
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    I got lucky against a 5.5

    After 2 hours of gruelling drills and a long photo-shoot ... he got a bit worn out. But it's all caught on video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPC84VT7pYU&mode=related&search= Enjoy!:)
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    Henin - eat your heart out!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJXU5Cg2Cvw&mode=related&search= Not too serious ... enjoy!;)
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    You can't touch this! LOL

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zciLHOU9Q2g Enjoy!
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    I don't get it!

    I don't get it guys! Georgia finishes with 99.5 ranking points and is No.1 in D1 Purdue finishes with 6.27 ranking points and is No. 75 in D1 How and how many are the ranking points earned? Anybody out there point me to a web link, or explain in words of one syllable to a baffled...
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    Where's it best to play tennis?

    Reading these forums, everyone seems to bang on about California, Florida and Texas. Surely there's some great tennis playing areas beyond these 3 states? I want to choose a good tennis playing college in a good tennis playing area
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    What's going on??????????

    Looking at NCAA tennis results online.... the amount of tennis matches played between colleges vary vastly. Some college teams are competing more than 30 matches in the year, while others barely make 10 matches. Why such a low match play? Is this just plain apathy? Lack of players...
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    Have a laugh at my vids

    Seriously though ..... after you've had a good laugh ... what NTRP would you put me at .... and why? Be as constructively critical as you like. They're all here: www.danpreston.co.uk ENJOY!
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    Dividing men's scholarships

    The NCAA only allows 4.5 scholarships for NCAA Division I and II men's tennis programs - and the programs are allowed to divide these scholarships among their players. Calling all you college players past and present - how did your coach divide the scholarship among the team? Did he front...
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    Guidance requested. Playing college tennis

    Hi Guys! I'm new to this forum ... looking for your help and knowledge of the US college tennis scholarship scene. I'm a Brit, hoping to come to any US college in Fall 2008. Good SAT results, but trying to get my tennis up to standard. Currently I'm a 5.0 on the NTRP, and spending this...
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