AboutJim 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 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
Question Hai, I am Sharath,living in Mysore,India. I used to play tennis till I was 15(right-handed).But my right shoulder was injured due to an accident. Now that it is healed completely,I wish to go pro.I am 19 now.How should I go about it?
Answer Dear Sharath,
Your chances of going pro at age 19; not having played for four years are very slim.
So many things have to fall into place to become one of the world's best at anything.
However, I have not seen you play tennis. You might be miraculously talented. I can't help you much from half-a-world away. You'll have to find some coaching there and trust them to give you guidance toward taking your tennis as far as possible.
Best of luck.
Jim Leupold
PBI Director of Tennis
Desert Springs, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
