Tennis/Expert Profile
Expertise
I feel very confident answering any questions regarding technical aspects of the game - from stroke production to strategy. My strengths, because of my extensive training, is keeping the game very simple, energy-efficient and effective, eliminating injuries and mistakes at the same time.
Experience in the area
I've been the director of tennis and teaching tennis fulltime for 23 years, 21 at one of the top tennis resorts in the US and the world, the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA. I've traveled to 20 countries around the world, playing and teaching tennis and performing comedic and entertaining tennis shows. I work with Peter Burwash International (PBI), a company which trains professionals for 400 hours before the first lesson can be taught. That's compounded by continuing education, including a mandatory 60-hour annual meeting and 360 educational newsletters from PBI professionals received every year.
Organizations
Peter Burwash International (PBI), the world's foremost tennis management company with 90 professionals in 20 countries worldwide
Education/Credentials
I received a B.A. in Journalism in 1985.
Awards and Honors
* Tennis Magazine's Ten Greatest Tennis Resorts - twice * Tennis Magazine's 50 Greatest Tennis Resorts - every year since 1990 * TennisResortsonline.com - Always in the Top 75 Resorts in the world - always in top 25 and as high as #3. * PBI Rookie of the Year runnerup * PBI Most Improved Professional of the Year * PBI Professional of the Year * Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa's Customer Service Manager of the Year
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kaushambee | 11/03/09 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | Thanx a lot sir for ur answer ..... |
| kaushambee | 10/31/09 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | Thanx a lot sir.... for encouraging and ..... |
| Hung | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You, Mr.Leupold. I am going ..... |
| Ankita | 10/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot. Your answers really helped ..... |
| Robert | 10/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Jim Leupold
2009-11-06 rules:
Dear Kai, It's a great question. Unfortunately, I have very little computer access for the next few days, but I wanted to get back to you. Check out USTA's "Friend At Court" online for the USTA's
2009-11-01 Tournaments:
Dear A.S., Thanks for your question. Simply go to the WTA, USTA and ITF websites, and you'll find all the information you're looking for. The women's tour also has satellite and challenger series
2009-10-31 tennis:
Dear Kaushambee, Thanks for your question. For stretching and exercises, search the web for those things. For workouts on the court, you can set up a shuttle ball run. Place tennis balls
2009-10-27 tennis:
Dear Salim, I believe that Virginia Wade was the last British player to win a major tournament. The Grand Slam actually means that all four majors were won in one year. I don't know of a British
2009-10-23 tennis:
Dear Michael. There is absolutely no way that I could tell you your chances of becoming a professional player...no more than you would know if I could become a professional singer or actor. It's
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