Based in Atlanta, GA - Rick Limpert is an award-winning writer, a best-selling author, and a featured sports travel writer.
Named the No. 1 Sports Technology writer in the U.S. on Oct 1, 2014.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 5:02PM Thanks to the good people at "Around Woodstock" magazine for the little blurb on me in their Feb. 2014 issue and the USTA Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award.
Rick Limpert, USTA, Woodstock, media award in Atlanta, Internet, Tennis, magazines Friday, January 24, 2014 at 9:33AM Check out all my coverage from the 2014 PGA Merchandise show over he next few days and weeks on Examiner.com and Yahoo.
PGA Merchandise Show, Rick Limpert, Yahoo, coverage in Events, Golf, Internet, Sports Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 8:42PM Thanks to Robin for writing such a fantastic piece.
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Rick Limpert, USTA Southern, media award, tennis in Atlanta, Events, News, People, Tennis Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 10:29AM Our latest release:
The Invaluable Experience Hits as High as No. 3 on Amazon
Former College Player Lao Among Greats of Tennis in Kindle Downloads
Two-time USC All-American Tennis Player Says College Sports are the Experience of a Lifetime
ATLANTA, Georgia, (January 2, 2014) Following a successful college tennis career, Danielle Lao, a two-time All-American at USC had something to say.
Less than a year ago, Lao started putting her thoughts about college, tennis, and life down in an online Tumblr blog that started attracting more and more readers. Basically, Lao answered questions many student-athletes might have.
Lao decided to turn her writings into a Kindle book, “The Invaluable Experience” with the help of tennis and sports technology writer Rick Limpert.
Many internet surfers read blogs because they are short bursts of information and for the most part, they are free.
The question was, would anyone buy a book based on Lao’s Tumblr posts?
Lao said it didn’t matter.
“Turning my blog posts in a book was a great way to organize my scattered thoughts that I was slowly collecting since the end of my collegiate career,” explained Lao. “College tennis was such a pivotal part in my development as a player as well as a person and my hope is to share with as many people as I can, how college is such an invaluable experience.”
While Lao’s college stories and advice make for a great fodder, an equally good story is how well the book has done after just 30 days.
In its first week, “The Invaluable Experience” was the No. 3 Kindle tennis book on Amazon.com; ahead of such titles as Rafa", by Rafael Nadal, “Serve to Win” by Novak Djokovic, Brad Gilbert's "Winning Ugly", "Facing Federer", and other books written by tennis heavyweights like John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors.
“I was ecstatic (with) the news. I am so humbled to be in such great company. A lot of these authors have decorated profiles and some are grand slam champions.”
Lao’s nickname is “The Little Giant” and while you have to read the book to find out how she secured that unique moniker, the it has proven to be prophetic as even after 30 days the book still regularly makes the top-10 in the Kindle Store ahead of books by Peter Bodo, Monica Seles, and Allen Fox.
“The Invaluable Experience” is loaded with great advice for current and future student athletes, parents, and fans of college sports. It is available as a Kindle download on Amazon.com and through the book’s website at http://laod38.wix.com/thelittlegiant
"Danielle is what college sports are all about,” added Limpert. “This book is bigger than just the sport of tennis, as it has crossover appeal for anyone looking to play sports in college."
About Danielle Lao:
Danielle Lao was a member of the USC Women's Tennis Team (2009-2013). During her time there, she lead the Trojans to back to back PAC 12 Team championships and was team captain her senior year. She wraps up her collegiate career as a two time singles All-American, 3 time ITA title holder, and a recipient of both the Southwest Region Rookie and Senior of the Year. Danielle is currently pursuing a professional career.
About Rick Limpert:
Rick Limpert is an Atlanta-based freelance writer who covers tennis and sports technology for the likes of Yahoo, Examiner.com, TennisRecruiting.net, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution and others. He hosts the popular “Tech Tuesday” gadget segment on Sirius/XM PGA Tour Radio and he is the 2013 USTA Georgia “Tennis Writer of the Year” and won the 2013 USTA Southern Section Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award.
Social Media:
Danielle Lao Twitter: @TheLittleGiant
Rick Limpert Twitter: @RickRoswell
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at 8:53AM I still don't know where 2013 went.
While October wrapped up with another golf FAM trip, this time to PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Here comes November and December.
November
November offered a little down time on a trip to Blue Ridge, GA in the North Georgia Mountains.
I received a ton of great comments on my big fall golf article that ran on thefront page of the AJC "Go Guide"
I also was going crazy with product testing and reviews, while covering a few college basketball games and the opening on Kennesaw State's new football offices.
I also was invited by Doug Evans of Fox 5 on to talk about Black Friday apps on "Tech Check" on the Fox 5 News Edge.
December
The month of December is always crazy, this year even more so.
Product reviews and gift guides.
Along with more TV. Appearances with Doug Evans on Fox 5, 11 Alive's Sports Extra and the weekend morning show in Macon, GA on WMAZ with Suzanne Lawler.
Also the annual USTA Australian Open Wildcard Playoff in Norcross, GA where I again participated i nthe media match. This time with Vicky Duval as my partner.
I know I have missed a few things.
One was the 50th "Wireless Wednesday" on Sports Radio 92.9 The Game in Atlanta with Mitch Evans and the 50th "Tech of Sports" on NetcastStudio. Both are so fun to do.
I also was informed late in the year, that I had won two important writing awards for tennis.
The USTA Southern Section's Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award and the USTA Georgia Tennis Writer of the Year. I will accept these in Jan and Feb. of 2014.
Also, last but not least. A book.
Former USC tennis player and two-time American Danielle Lao has been putting various thoughts down in an online blog about her experiences playing college tennis and more. I gave her a little encouragement and with her I co-authored "The Invaluable Experience" which has been a top-seller in the Kindle Store on Amazon as a tennis book.
The Invaluable Experience has been a great experience to be a part of. Danielle is a fantastic writer and she has lots of advice and ideas to share.
Download this book for $3.99.
Don't want to leave anyone out. 2014 will even be busier.
Thanks to all my friends, collegues, and those that read what I write.
