New Business Stirs Racket Among Tennis Lovers
Al Macasinag's new store features everything a tennis player might want.
It's become a familiar story in today's dour economy. Three years ago, after relocating his family from Denver to Tampa Bay for his job as a human resources manager for Verizon Wireless, Al Macasinag's position was eliminated. Although unfortunate, Macasinag preferred to view it as an opportunity. "I was tired of HR," said Macasinag, who holds a master's degree in business. "I wanted to do something fun, something I'm passionate about." His thoughts turned to his lifelong love affair with tennis. "I've been playing tennis since I was a kid, and have always loved it," said the Brandon resident. He decided to share that love with both seasoned players and newcomers to the sport by opening a shop specializing in tennis equipment and athletic …
