What
do you love about tennis?
I
love the mental aspect of playing and competing in high level singles matches -
breaking a sweat and really taking one's mind off of everything through healthy
competition. Doubles is a great exercise in teamwork, collaboration, and mental
toughness. It's also great being outside - especially when the weather breaks.
Which
league are you a member of?
I
am a member of the Tennis Philly League - 4.5+ Elite Division.
How
long have you participated in your league?
I
have been a member since 2024 and love it - Steve does a magnificent job of
coordinating thousands of players; is super responsive, polite, and offers SO
many incredible opportunities to get on the court!
How
did you first learn about it?
Through
a Google Search :)
How
often do you play?
I
play tennis 3-5 days a week, as well as coaching a Mixed Doubles Team out of
Upper Dublin in Philadelphia, PA & 18+ Men's Team.
What
I like most about TLN is meeting great people who like to compete and also grab
something to eat off of the court (or even network)! I've worked with quite a
number of fellow tennis players from TLN with regards to my website design and
digital marketing company: www.dynamicwaveconsulting.com
Tell
us about your most memorable match(es)
I
had a great match with Neeraj Dubey in the A Division this Winter - 3 hour
match in 38 degree weather. 7-5, 6-7, 12-10. Down to the wire..! I also loved
my TLN A Division Doubles Championship with partner Matt Gold (pic attached).
He's an NTRP 3.0 but we went on to with several 4.0 tournaments thereafter and
went undefeated last summer - the chemistry was awesome!
Who
are your favorite rivals in the league? Why?
Will
DiPaulo - he and I became close friends (and even captain a team) as a result
of playing against each other in this league.
Started
as a kid at the JKST in Ardmore - parents got me involved in some local SR
tournaments, which initially got me in a competitive mindset. Competing as a
kid...trains you to be tough both physically and mentally at a young age, which
translates into other aspects of life, as well. Later on, I played a little bit
at Haverford College - Division III.
Do you play to compete, or for fun?
To
compete, but I also think there's something almost meditative (and fun) about
hitting against the wall or working on the serve, and really trying to
refine one's strokes.
What
level player are you? (NTRP rating)
My
NTRP Rating is a 4.0C; however, I play mostly 4.5 Draws (Singles & Doubles)
at Upper Dublin and in Tennis Philly. Realistically, I think that I'm somewhere
between the two. Additionally, I play in the 30+ open draw where you get a mix
of talent (Ranging from 3.5 to 5.0). https://www.usta.com/en/home/myaccount/player.html#tab=tournaments&tab1=about
"Pistol"
Pete Sampras! His serve and brilliant one-handed backhand down the line are
unmatchable.
Tell
us a little bit about yourself, for example: What do you do? Where did you grow
up? What are your hobbies?
I
founded and run Dynamic Wave Consulting (www.dynamicwaveconsulting.com), which has been
featured as a Top Five "5" Nationwide Digital Marketing Firm on Yahoo!
Finance; Forbes.com Expert,
Winner of Several UI/UX Design Awards, and
the #1 Rated Direct Marketing Firm in Philadelphia by The Manifest. Schedule
a no-risk marketing consultation with us today at: www.dynamicwaveconsulting.com/contact-us. We'd
love to help you :)
