GEM TENNIS: COACHING THE PERSON, NOT THE TALENT
COACHING THE PERSON, NOT THE TALENT
by Parsa Samii, GEMTennis.Com
As long as there has been sport, there has been coaching. Coaching is an occupation that requires several specific qualities that continue to evolve as sport and in this particular case, tennis, continue to change year after year. A great coach must be passionate, direct, [...]
GEM TENNIS: QUOTE OF THE MOMENT
“Just keep it going. Keep improving everyday. Ask the questions. Have a plan and then go for it!”
– Parsa Samii, GEM Tennis.
CORY PARR: FINAL BLOG FROM JOPLIN
Hi everyone. This is my last night here in Joplin Missouri as we wil drive 4 and a half hours tomorrow to Godfrey Illinois. Yesterday my doubles partner Todd and I won the tournament. We played really well together throughout the week and will hopefully continue our success together for the next tournament in Godfrey.
Today [...]
CORY PARR: JOPLIN, MO #2
Hi everyone. It was a little bit of a rough day yesterday. I lost my second round singles match 6-4, 6-2, but won my doubles match 6-3, 6-1. I’m starting to think I might be more of a doubles specialist. I am now sitting around here in Joplin waiting for the doubles final tonight.
My singles [...]
NEW QUOTE
“Its the will of the brain that has to push you, but its the heart that carries you to the prize.”
– Parsa Samii, GEM Tennis
CORY PARR: JOPLIN, MISSOURI
Hi everyone. I am now writing to you from Joplin Missouri after my first round matches today. It was a pretty good day winning my first rounds in both singles and doubles. It is always nice to get off to a good start at these tournaments. These early matches can help you get confidence [...]
Rafael Nadal: Domestic Disturbance
By Nima Naderi
Editor in Chief @
TennisConnected.Com
The true virtues which life can hold may be obtained by anyone, at anytime. Those joyous occasions of spender can stem from the subtle smell of a rose, to the connected victory of viewing ones son or daughter score their first little league goal. Virtues which even “man’s best friend” [...]
ROGER FEDERER DOCUMENTARY
This post is a three part video about Roger Federer named SPIRIT OF A CHAMPION. Enjoy the videos …
CORY PARR: FIRST POST
Hi, everyone. Blogging is somewhat of a new experience for me. However I’ve found it to be a good way to reflect on what I have done and what I am doing. I am currently at home in New York after having been on the road for a couple of weeks. My first tournament as a professional was in [...]
INTRODUCING CORY PARR
GEM Tennis is pleased to announce the addition of Cory Parr as GEM Tennis’ first professional tennis player’s blog. As Cory embarks on his journey to the world stage we’ll follow him step by step in his own words on his quest to become a champion on and off the court. GEM Tennis looks forward [...]
GEM TENNIS’ 2009 WIMBLEDON PHOTO REVIEW
Enjoy the photos featured on GEM Tennis.Com during the 2009 Wimbledon Championships!
RUDYARD KIPLING’S FAMOUS POEM “If”
Narrated by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
SOMETIMES, YOU NEED TO HAVE A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE TO APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU HAVE
The tennis world mourns the loss of 24 year old Frenchman Mathieu Montcourt. Apparently, he passed away of a sudden pulmonary embolism. It’s this type of tragedy that reminds us to always be thankful for what we have and to also remember that its very important to enjoy each moment to the best of our [...]
WIMBLEDON: THAT WAS SCARY GOOD
There aren’t many words that can describe the 2009 Men’s Wimbledon final, but one word that can describe the Roddick and Federer match today would be Champions. These two gentlemen displayed an unbelievable amount of mental fortitude and passion to fuel them for 4 hours and 17 minutes. Eventually, Federer held the trophy defeating the [...]
WIMBLEDON: ONE MORE CHANCE FOR RODDICK
Most would argue that Rafael Nadal’s absence at Wimbledon this year has cleared the path for Roger Federer’s 15th Grand Slam title. Perhaps, the person that has benefited the most from Nadal’s absence has been Andy Roddick. Before Nadal’s rise to the #2 grass court player in the world, it was Andy Roddick who held [...]
WIMBLEDON: NEVER SAY DIE … SERENA WILLIAMS
Serena Williams fought off tough Russian Elena Dementiava 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 in 2 hours, 49 minutes. Williams overcame one match point while serving late in the third set.