Gary Cimperman is a full-time certified tennis professional that enjoys writing on the side.   He has published articles and book reviews in various magazines, including the USPTA Southern Standard, USTPTA Southern Staple (U30 Newsletter), Tennis View magazine, PTR Magazine, USTA Middle States newsletter, and Philly Fit.   

 

In addition, he holds certifications from numerous tennis organizations, including the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), International Tennis Performance Assocation (iTPA), and Cardio Tennis, and PadelMBA. 

 

Over the years, he has accumulated numerous accolades for his work on and off the court which include:

 

2024 Family Focus Media - Youth Sports Program, Family Favorite Honoree

2023 Family Focus Media - Best Sports Camp Award

2023 Best of Main Line - Best Sports Camp Award

2022 USTA Middle States - Tournament Director of the Year

2018 USTA Middle States - Adult League Captain of the Year

2015 USPTA Southern Under-30 Pro of the Year

2015 iTPA Paul Arber Young Coaches - Honorable Mention award

2014 USPTA Southern Assistant Tennis Professional of the Year. 

 

In addition, Gary has achieved other distinctions which include:

 

2024 RacquetX Staff Member

2017 - Current, USTA Middle States EDC/Sectional Training Coach

2023 USPTA World Conference - Middle States Scholarship Award recipient

2015 PTR Touring Pro - Negril, Jamaica

2015 US Tennis Congress Faculty Member

2014 US Tennis Congress Scholarship Award recipient

 

Gary was born in Sharon, PA and currently resides in Mount Laurel, NJ.  He graduated with a B.A. in History ('07) and a M.A. in American Studies ('09) from Pennsylvania State University.  He enjoys anything science fiction, traveling, and cheering for his Pittsburgh Penguins.