USATT Rating: (current/highest)
1343/1343… not too fancy but earned with sweat and tears!
Birthday
April 27th, but gifts are accepted throughout the year :o)
City/Country of Origin
Mexico City, Mexico …Viva la Raza!
Personal History
- BS in Industrial Engineering
- MBA in Progress with the University of Michigan
- Moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1999
- Became a Charlottian in 2004
- Married to Laura, father of Laurita
Other Hobbies
Laura will kick me out of the house if I get another hobby
as demanding as this one!
Currently/Formerly Employed With:
- Worked for Ford Motor Co (1991-2004)
- Currently employed with Bank of America (2004-present)
Former Clubs
Trained with the Del Valle de Mexico University team… a long time ago!
Equipment
Whatever is new or on sale!
at my level, brands don’t not make that much of a difference
Style
Shakehand, right handed
Memorable Matches
None in particular, but I’ll play anyone!
I specially enjoy giving 1500+ rated players a run for their money!
TT: strength/weakness
Fast on my feet, and can adapt my game to many stiles of play
Need to work on my technique and positioning
Common mistake people make when playing you,
They assume I cannot get to the ball when it has gone from one extreme
of the table to the next… did I mention I am fast on my feet?
Favorite shot
Loop against backspin
Favorite serve
No spin to the body
Overall strategy
Keep fighting; go for one point at the time!
Strategy against higher rated players
Be fearless, there is nothing to loose!
If probability is against me, I’ll go down swinging!!
Strategy against lower rated players
Be consistent, and take the opportunity to practice shots and drills
Comments
I am a table tennis junkie! I will play anyone, anytime…
There is a lot to be learned from every player, regardless of rating.
I like playing higher rated players because it feeds my competitive spirit
and helps me unveil areas of opportunity. I like playing players at my
level because it helps me test my newly gained abilities.
Lower rated players let me work on the mechanics and strategy of the game.