Posted: September 27th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Jaensch Immigration Law Firm | Tags: Special Olympics Florida, sports immigration, Sports Visas | No Comments »
Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, the largest immigration law firm on Florida’s Gulf Coast and one of the nation’s specialists in sports immigration has partnered with Special Olympics Florida. The law firm will be sponsoring and volunteering with Special Olympics athletes for the 2013-2014 season.
“Working with Special Olympics seemed like a great way for us to become more charitably involved in the community,” said P. Christopher Jaensch, managing partner of Jaensch Immigration Law Firm. “Since we work directly with athletes from around the world we figured this would be a good fit,” he continued.
Jaensch Immigration Law Firm is one of the nation’s leading experts in sports immigration. Their clients include local tennis players and national-level competitors. They are often sought out for their opinion on sports immigration matters by Olympians, US Open entrants, and other star athletes.
The firm has sponsored a Special Olympics athlete for one year and volunteered at the latest Special Olympics event, a bowling competition. “They all bowl much better than I,” said firm employee Michael Marquet. “They were really impressive,” he continued.
The law firm plans to assist with more Special Olympics events in the future. The next Special Olympics event is the regional bowling competition on September 28th in Bradenton.
Please see photos of the bowling competition below.
Special Olympics athletes prepare for their competition
Firm employee Michael Marquet with several impressive bowlers
Posted: July 23rd, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Athlete & Artist Visas | Tags: Athlete Visas, sports immigration, Sports Visas, Tennis Academies | 1 Comment »
Friend of the firm Cary Cohenour was recently published in Florida Tennis Magazine. His article gives important advice to tennis players currently selecting a university to attend.
Cary Cohenour is Head Coach at the Celsius Tennis Academy in Sarasota
“Finding the right university for both tennis and the best education can be the most important decision in a student-athlete’s career. There are no guarantees you will find the perfect fit in both areas. It’s very important to weigh out your options. For example, decide first if you are looking for a program that’s going to aide you in improving your game, if so, do a ‘background check’ on the coach. Find out what kind of relationship he or she has had with past players. Rarely will you find a coach at the lower ranked schools that spends a lot of time working to improve a players technical skills, but he or she might be a good motivator, which can be a huge asset if you arrive with a solid base in your game. If you are looking to go Division I and you have the ranking to back it up, there are more talented coaches out there (in my opinion) than we have had in the history of college tennis. Coaches such as Bryan Shelton, women’s coach at Georgia Tech and Mario Rinson, men’s coach at University at Miami, just to name a few. These coaches are building players not just programs. However, the majority of you should, and are thinking education first. It is very important that you don’t limit your options. Remember, the coach is looking out for his or her job, so they might have their own reasons for not giving you a scholarship or helping you get in to the school. Move on and start the process early. If you wait too long it could be too late. Make a long list, make a video and continue to be persistent, eventually you’ll find what you are looking for.
Tip: Meet with your high school counselor frequently and be realistic about where you can get in with your grades.”
Cary also tells us that Celsius has recently teamed up with the renowned Elevation Academy Basketball on McIntosh Rd. Elevation has its own school and boarding facilities and many of its students come from abroad.
To read more about Coach Cary and Celsius Tennis Academy, check out our previous blog post.
For more information on sports immigration visit our SportsVisaAmerica website.
Posted: July 22nd, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Athlete & Artist Visas | Tags: Athlete Visas, sports immigration, Sports Visas, Tennis Academies | No Comments »
The Newcombe Tennis Academy motto is TEAM-FAMILY-TEAM. This Texan Tennis Academy is more than just a training ground for dedicated and talented young tennis players. It is a family of players, professionals, and mentors, unlimited in their goals, becoming one unified team striving for excellence.
MISSION
To develop the entire person. To impact each child’s life through the sport of tennis. To unleash a player’s potential.
THE PROGRAM
One of the world’s finest tennis academies, John Newcombe’s world class tennis program uses every aspect of tennis training to develop a player’s full potential with a strong emphasis on match play and tournament competition. Coaches travel with players to tournaments to observe them and then return back to the Ranch to work on areas in need of improvement.
The Tennis Academy offers 24 hard courts, 4 hydro clay courts, a recreation room with computer access, pool/spa, state-of-the-art weights and fitness center, and full-time expert trainers. Newcombe’s staff utilize sports psychology to work on the mental aspects of the game as well as video analysis for the technical aspects of the game.
One of the Academy’s strongest areas is their vigorous and intense fitness program. Phil Hendrie, Director, is one of the top fitness experts in the United States. He conducts a variety of footwork, speed and endurance training, as well as a weekly weight training program.
ACADEMICS
New Braunfels High School is repeatedly recognized for academic excellence with SAT scores that surpass both state and national averages.
There are also several private schools nearby or on campus that provide excellent educational opportunities for Tennis Academy students. Going to school while training is one way for an immigrant athlete to qualify for a visa.
The Academy offers an onsite tutor and study room.
COLLEGE PLACEMENT
The Tennis Academy staff is in constant contact with college coaches and often plays host to coaches and recruiters. They are dedicated to finding a university that fits the students’ academic and tennis standards.
They guide the students through the NCAA registration and clearing house process, take them to SAT and TOEFL tests and well as develop college recruiting videos.
In the last decade they have had 100% college placement success.
Newcombe Tennis Academy students have attended:
| UCLA |
Ohio State University |
| Vanderbilt University |
US Air Force Academy |
| College of William & Mary |
Texas A&M |
| Purdue University |
University of Texas |
| Colorado State University |
University of Georgia |
| Boise State University |
Georgia Tech |
| US Military Academy at Westpoint |
University of Tennessee |
| Furman University |
DePaul University |
| University of Michigan |
Florida State University |
| Harvard University |
North Carolina State University |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
Rice University |
and many more!
SCHOLARSHIPS
The John Newcombe Tennis Academy offers generous scholarships to eligible students.
For more information on their year-round tennis training program, please contact Mariel Tinnirello: academy@newktennis.com.
For more information on sports immigration visit our SportsVisaAmerica website.
Posted: July 31st, 2012 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Athlete & Artist Visas | Tags: Foreign-born athletes, immigration sarasota, London 2012, P1 Visa, sports immigration | No Comments »
Source: Flickr
As seen in the National Journal, more than 40 members of the US Olympic Team are foreign-born. For them the most difficult part of getting to the Olympics was becoming a US citizen. Read about some of these amazing athletes’ stories via the link provided.
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