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About Jim Leupold
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
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 Burwas 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

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Topic: Tennis

Expert: Jim Leupold
Date: 10/8/2008
Subject: tennis

Question

I started playing when i was 6 years. Now i am 11 and started playing tournaments. I easily qualify but main draw i am reaching first or second round. can i dream of playing tennis at pro.level. I am playing 2 hrs five days/week.

Answer
Dear Tomy,

I believe I just answered your question. Let me know. If not, you and someone else exactly the same age are asking the very same questions. If that's the case, please ask your questions again.

Best Tennis Regards,

Jim Leupold
PBI Director of Tennis
Desert Springs, A JW Marriott Lawn & Tennis Club

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