Emir Hamzic

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Emir Hamzic
Emir Hamzic image.JPG
Born (1997-01-17) January 17, 1997 (age 27)[1]
New Brunswick, New Jersey
NationalitySerbian-American
EducationKean University (Bachelor of Exercise Science, 2020)
OccupationTennis Coach
Years active2014 - present
OrganizationHAMZIC All-American Training
Known forTennis
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Websitewww.emirhamzic.com

Emir Hamzic (born 17 January 1997) is a Serbian-American former Professional Tennis Player,[2][3][4] ATP Certified Global Professional Tennis Coach, and Serial Entrepreneur.[5][6] He is the founder of HAMZIC All American Training.[7] HAMZIC All American Training is a personal brand of Hamzic, under which he offers high performance tennis training to his clients.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

Hamzic is best known for achieving an undefeated singles and doubles record playing at the collegiate level his sophomore season going on to win a National Championship and become an All American.[15]

Hamzic has worked alongside tennis royalty Nick Bollettieri.[16] Hamzic is currently an academy and travel coach. He continues to train and help players reach NCAA and professional level. He has been featured in several media outlets including, Forbes, Yahoo, Business Insider, Influencive, and others.[17][18]

Early life and education

Emir Hamzic was born on January 17, 1997, at Saint Peters Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Serbian Parents. Hamzic quickly became one of the most elite athletes to come out of the state of New Jersey and the nation. During his junior years Hamzic served as a hitting partner for ATP tennis player Alex Bogomolov Jr., who was ranked as high as #33 in the world.

Hamzic stopped playing high school tennis after his junior year of high school to start competing internationally pursuing his career professionally. Before winning a national championship at 20 years old, he turned to a career as a professional model in order to financially support his career as a professional tennis player. He has walked in events such as New York Fashion Week. Hamzic Graduated from Kean University with honors in Elizabeth, New Jersey where he majored in exercise science ending his last semester with a 4.0 GPA.[19]

Career

After accomplishing his goal of winning a national collegiate championship at 20 years old he had other opportunities to pursue his career playing professional tennis.[20] Hamzic decided to dedicate all of his time and efforts to coaching full time. Hamzic has worked alongside tennis royalty Nick Bollettieri.[21] In 2019, Hamzic established HAMZIC All American Training, a private tennis coaching business serving the tri-state area, but now runs in Chicago, Illinois. Hamzic is also the Director of High-Performance Tennis at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Lincoln Park in Chicago.[22][23] Hamzic recently joined Division 1 school Chicago States tennis coaching staff on Jan. 15, 2022. He is the Cougars men’s and women’s tennis teams volunteer assistant coach.[24][25] In his role at Chicago State University, Hamzic assists with practices and match coaching.[26][27][28]

Awards

  • All American National Champion[29]
  • Harford National Invitational Division 1 Tournament Champion
  • NJCAA Division III Men's Tennis Player of the Year
  • Undefeated Collegiate Athlete
  • 2x All Regional XIX Singles & Doubles Champion
  • 2x Garden State Athletic Conference Singles & Doubles Champion
  • NJCAA All-Academic Team Honors Scholar-Athlete

Gallery

In the media

           

References

  1. "Emir Hamzic". www.gptcatennis.org. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  2. "Emir Hamzic". Brookdale Athletics. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  3. "2017 NJCAA Division III Men's Tennis All-America Teams". NJCAA. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  4. "Emir Hamzic". www.itftennis.com. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  5. "It's Official: Emir Hamzić Reaches Another Milestone Officially Becoming ATP Tour Coach". LA Wire. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  6. "Emir Hamzić Is a Global Trainer at the Heart of Chicago's Tennis Revolution". CEO Weekly. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  7. "It's Official: Emir Hamzić Becomes ATP Tour Coach". Miami Wire. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  8. Baker, Charlotte (12 September 2021). "ATP Tennis Coach Emir Hamzic Inks Racquet Deal With TENX Pro". Medium. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  9. "How Tennis Legend Emir Hamzic Has Been Working to Build a Tennis Empire". The American Reporter. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  10. "Emir Hamzic – The Youngest Top Tennis Coach in the World". Disrupt Magazine. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  11. "Emir Hamzic". IMDb. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  12. "Kwiatkowski wins 2017 NCAA singles title". www.usta.com. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  13. Skingley, Emma (2 November 2022). "Emir Hamzic gives coaches top tips on uplevelling their social media game!". SportsProsConnect. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  14. "Emir Hamzic". ATPTour.com. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  15. "Kean Grad Serves for Success in Tennis World". Kean University. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  16. "Emir Hamzić, the Tennis Powerhouse Enabling Success for Aspiring Players". US Reporter. 1 November 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  17. "Emir Hamzic Takes Talents to Chicago". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  18. "Emir Hamzić Dominates Both The Tennis Court And The Business World". Forbes India. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  19. GmbH, finanzen net. "Emir Hamzić: 23-Year-Old Entrepreneur Uses His World-Class Tennis Skills to Build a Six-Figure Coaching Business". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  20. "Meet Emir Hamzic: Fashion Model To Professional Tennis Player". PRUnderground. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  21. "Emir Hamzic, Nationally Renowned Pro Tennis Coach". PRUnderground. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  22. Strauss, Christian (24 August 2020). "Chicago Welcomes Tennis Champion Emir Hamzić". The Chicago Journal. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  23. Ruiz, Daniel (1 November 2021). "Emir Hamzic Picks Up Endorsement Deal With TOPSPINPRO". The Chicago Journal. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  24. "Emir Hamzic: Chicago State's New Assistant Voluntary Tennis Coach". US Insider. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  25. "Tennis Influencer Emir Hamzić Is Taking The Sport of Tennis to an Even Bigger Audience". Thisis50. 23 January 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  26. "Emir Hamzić: 23-Year-Old Entrepreneur Uses His World-Class Tennis Skills to Build a Six-Figure Coaching Business". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  27. "Emir Hamzic - Volunteer Assistant Coach - Men's Tennis Coaches". Chicago State University Athletics. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  28. "Emir Hamzic - Volunteer Assistant Coach - Women's Tennis Coaches". Chicago State University Athletics. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  29. "Emir Hamzić Wants to Show You How to Become an All American National Champion Playing Tennis". New York Wire. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2021.

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