Monthly Archives: September 2009

Tennis Drill of the Week - Bucket feeds with Legendary Coach Jerry Baskin

I am a big believer of having my clients engage in “dead ball” feeds from another coach or player. I’ve made it a point to master the art of the feed myself and am always trying to get better at it. This can in no way replace [...]

Medicine Ball Overhead Slams

There are a few variations of medicine ball slams. In this video you will see Robby Ginepri, working his entire body by starting the exercise from the ground up. Thanks to Robby for letting us shoot the video in his gym at Old Towne Athletic Club in Marietta, GA. [...]

Gimel’s Corner - “Athletes Don’t Retire, They Hibernate”

The news of Justine Henin’s possible comeback shouldn’t catch anyone by surprise. Athletes that prematurely retire, quickly realize nothing they do in the next phase of their lives can replace the void left behind; it’s that simple. Thus, they do the only thing they know, which is to comeback in [...]

Pisani Training Heads to U of V

Pisanitraining.com will be arriving in Charlottesville, VA today at approximately 5:30 pm, with a scheduled Track workout at 7 pm. Knowing that the team has been working for the past couple weeks, there is no reason why the boys can’t handle a lengthy and intense running session.
I am extremely [...]

What is Online Personal Training - How it can benefit YOU!

Ill tell you what it is…it is the wave of the future and I use it with many of my clients, all over the world. Tennis Professionals like, Amer Delic, Robert Kendrick, and Maria Sharapova, to University Tennis Teams like number 8 Pepperdine, and number 2, Virginia.
From many different angles, online personal training software [...]

Gimel’s Corner - The John Isner Interview

I had a great time interviewing today’s and yesterday’s tennis stars. John played for NCAA powerhouse, Georgia, and not only has a gigantic serve, but a gigantic heart.
Right after this interview, Johnny took down American compatriot, Andy Roddick, in what many have called the match of the [...]

Chris Evert Interview

Our collection of interviews continues with 6 time US Open Champion, Chris Evert. Chris was nice enough to take some time during the Federer/Djokovic semifinal to answer a few questions at this years US Open.
Chrissy talks about the “Giant Killer”, Melanie Oudin, and how she compares their two games. Also, [...]

Swiss Ball One Arm Press

In a previous blog, I showed White Shadow performing the one arm press on the Bosu ball.
Here I show Rob on the Swiss Ball. Either one is fine to use, but to be honest, I like mixing it up. The hip extension differs from one another, with the Bosu [...]

Agility Drill of the Week - Lateral Med Ball Shuffle

This week’s Agility Drill of the Week is the Lateral Med Ball Shuffle and it is demonstrated by no other than Tennis Phenom, Ashley Harkleroad of Malibu, CA.
I had a chance to work with Ashley off and on over the years and I have to preface this video viewing with letting you know [...]

2009 Men’s Doubles - Hosted by Gimel

Here is some great footage of the Men’s Doubles Finals Ceremony.
I was able to go on-court with the international media and film the ceremony. As the camera crew flooded it’s way onto the court, I followed and positioned myself securely in front of the winner’s circle. Justin, did a fantastic [...]