about
Thank you for visiting ParsaSamii.com. This is the sixth generation of my personal website. A special thank you to those who have followed me for the past 10 years online. To those of you who are visiting this site for the first time, I appreciate you spending a little bit of your day with me. For further info or suggestions please email me. — Parsa
As a Division 1 collegiate athlete I competed at UMASS-Amherst finishing my tennis career with one of the best winning percentages in UMASS’ history. As a professional, I competed in various professional tournaments around the world with the best talent that tennis had to offer. As a coach, I currently work with top junior talent that aspire to be collegiate athletes and touring professionals. I also travel as a part time coach on the ATP tour. I believe that improvement and development of a tennis player is based on four characteristics: Passion, Hardwork, Dedication, and Self-Belief.
My passion for the game started at the age of 13 because a friend needed a fourth for a group tennis lesson. From that very moment I had an instant and unbreakable connection with the sport. Starting that day, I lived and breathed the game honing my skills at the prestigious Port Washington Tennis Academy. I also spent a couple of summers at the Nick Bollitieri Tennis Academy (now IMG Academy) in Bradenton, Florida. As much passion as I had for the game it didn’t instantly turn into the greatest results. Through hardwork, determination, and perseverence I’ve grown to learn exactly what it takes to win in this game and also in life. This journey has travelled great distances and the path ahead continues with no end in sight. I’ve cherished every moment in this sport including almost every possible type of pain (mental, physical, and emotional) and I’m battle tested and still standing. Tennis has given me much more than I could’ve ever imagined and coaching allows me to share my experiences. Because of this I’m very grateful and appreciative of those who support my efforts and at the same time I’m very proud of those who choose to try and push themselves beyond they’re perceived limits. Always reach for your dreams!
Contact info:
phone: + 1.516.965.7445
email: parsa@gemtennis.com
