Portable Tennis Partner

07/28/2026

SkyMed Takes You Home
As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, and works with families who do the same, I ask this often:
What would you do if you or a loved one experienced a medical emergency, at home or while traveling?
Most people assume their health insurance or Medicare has them fully covered.
SkyMed isn’t about expecting something bad to happen. It’s about having a plan in place, just in case it does.
Emergencies don’t ask where you are.
They don’t wait for convenience.
They don’t check your calendar.
They just happen.
The real question is:
Do you have a plan in place?

For more information about how SkyMed works contact Rob Krajicek (cry check).
Cell: 813-997-2377 [email protected]
NEW: For a brief couple minute video about what SkyMed does, click on the link below:
https://youtu.be/Q7m1GeeDOBE

NEW: Go to the hotlink below to go directly to SkyMed’s, member of a group, discounted pricing AND
Self-complete and submit application:
https://gateway.skymed.com/customer/event-plans?eventId=f0f8297b-1a17-476f-9c71-
37ed5dedf76a

Rob says, "It is better to have SkyMed and not need it, than to need it and not have it. You NEVER think it will happen to you until it does, and unfortunately, like fire insurance, you can't get covered after your fire, or in our case, your medical event".

Also, Rob holds FREE monthly Zooms on the first Tuesday of every month, the next being next Tuesday, the evening of August 4th at 6 pm Eastern. Hope to see you then.
The link to get to that Zoom is below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85678590356?pwd=3TTaSa31oS8O3gb4ireWMXzjnRFxWA.1

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.

03/30/2026

SkyMed Takes You Home

Come join a FREE informational ZOOM and learn why ALL Boaters and RVers (or ALL travelers in general) should consider being protected by SkyMed. “It is better to have SkyMed and not need it, than to need it and not have it”. For as little as $59/mth for an individual, or $69/mth for a family you are covered immediately 365/24/7 wherever you are, including at home.

Tue, Apr 7
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST
SkyMed: Why you need it and how it works.
Meeting ID: 837 3987 2175

Zoom invitation link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83739872175?pwd=1rS4QtctFJQApySaU2tUqvE00Vcjeb.1

For more information, or you’d prefer to call or email directly contact Rob Krajicek, National VP of Marketing for SkyMed.

Rob’s cell 813-997-2377 Rob’s email: [email protected]

Rob’s website to see ALL 18 things SkyMed does, see and receive the BEST pricing available AND (if you prefer and are ready to get immediate protection a self-complete application at:
https://gateway.skymed.com/customer/event-plans?eventId=f0f8297b-1a17-476f-9c71-37ed5dedf76a

Hospital-to-Hospital​ Emergency Air Transport Hospital-to-Hospital​ Emergency Air Transport "By Choice of the Member" means EVEN if you can be treated in the emergency facility you are in, SkyMed will Take You Home if you choose. SkyMed will arrange and pay for medically equipped air ambulance t...

03/03/2026

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SkyMed: Your Shield Against Unexpected Medical Emergencies ✈️✨ Medical crises can occur without warning, leading to substantial evacuation expenses. With a SkyMed membership, you're protected from these unforeseen costs, allowing you to travel with confidence. SkyMed stands ready to help. *Est...

03/03/2026

SkyMed Takes You Home
As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, and works with families who do the same, I ask this often:

What would you do if you or a loved experienced a medical emergency, at home or while traveling?

Most people assume their health insurance or Medicare has them fully covered.

SkyMed isn’t about expecting something bad to happen. It’s about having a plan in place, just in case.

Emergencies don’t ask where you are.
They don’t wait for convenience.
They don’t check your calendar.

They just happen.

The real question is:
Do you have a plan in place?

For more information contact Rob Krajicek
Cell: 813-997-2377 [email protected]

NEW: For a brief couple minute video about what SkyMed does, click on the link below:
https://youtu.be/Q7m1GeeDOBE

NEW: Go to the hotlink below to go directly to SkyMed's best discounted pricing AND self complete application

https://gateway.skymed.com/customer/event-plans?eventId=f0f8297b-1a17-476f-9c71-37ed5dedf76a

Hospital-to-Hospital​ Emergency Air Transport Hospital-to-Hospital​ Emergency Air Transport "By Choice of the Member" means EVEN if you can be treated in the emergency facility you are in, SkyMed will Take You Home if you choose. SkyMed will arrange and pay for medically equipped air ambulance t...

02/06/2026

Come join other tennis enthusiasts, AGLCA members, boaters, RVers and/or travelers in general, and listen to new Admiral Sponsor, SkyMed International’s National VP Rob Krajicek (cry check), Tuesday February 24, 2026 at 7 PM EST (6 PM CST) via the following link

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87082956772?pwd=DM5euHy0fvLj4qycFGzRWyKpFBOMBb.1

There are ONLY 2 reasons that anyone does not have SkyMed:

1) They have never heard of it, or

2) They have heard of it, but don’t understand what it does or how it works

Rob will take care of both of those reasons.

Rob says, ‘It is better to have SkyMed and not need it, than to need it and not have it. You never think it will happen to you until it does’.

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.

09/15/2022

If you would like to hear the story of Austin Krajicek's tennis life and experiences, in a podcast format, this is it. It is very informative, fun and entertaining.
Steve Smith knows and has been in Austin's court (literally and figuratively) for 25+ years. He has been Austin's coach and remains a mentor.
He is/has also been a good friend of both Sherry and myself for all those years as well. He knows what we have been through.
It is about two hours long, but goes by quickly. By the end you will know what the Krajiceks have been up to for the last 25 years.
Enjoy...

The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Episode 108 - Austin Krajicek Interview

On the 108th episode of the GreatBase Tennis (GBT) podcast, Steve Smith and Austin Krajicek have a tennis conversation. The two have known each other for twenty-five years.

A couple of weeks before Austin turned 8 years old, Steve produced a narrated slow-motion analysis for Austin and his parents (Rob and Sherry). Austin was on his way to a national event (Little Mo). Steve suggested that the family wait until they return from the tournament for Austin to begin the process of re-building his technical base.

To make an understatement, Austin has an extremely impressive resume. He is a Kalamazoo (US national 18's) champion, a six time All-American, a member of the Texas A & M Hall of Fame and a US Olympian. In singles, Austin earned a top 100 ranking. In doubles, he currently is ranked 15 in the world. Most recently, he and his partner (Ivan Dodig) reached the French Open finals.

We are confident that our audience will thoroughly enjoy listening to this podcast. Austin certainly knows his way around the tennis world and has an abundance of tennis and life experiences to share.

Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/austin-krajicek-interview/id1528267426?i=1000578669568

Watch: https://youtu.be/mUq202megiA

GreatBase Tennis
EDUCATION

10/22/2016

Steve Smith promotes the PORTABLE TENNIS PARTNER.

To get yours visit PortableTennisPartner.com or contact Andrew at [email protected]

Portable tennis backboard Great Base Backboard www.tennissmith.com

10/18/2016

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The Sporting Statesman, Novak Djokovic, And The Rise Of Serbia
by Chris Bowers

An excerpt, page 288:
At the 2014 Australian Open he was asked what the best part of being Novak Djokovic was. He was clearly captured by the question and gave it a few moments' thought before answering. "Usually, I don't talk too much about myself,' he said,' I leave that to other people, but for me it's important to always know where I come from, be grateful for the life I have, of course cherish and nurture every moment on the court. I don't take any situation for granted, being aware of all these things is the best of being Novak Djokovic."

Dusan Vemic is just over ten years older than Novak and has known him since he was a young junior. Dusan ended his career with career highs, #146 in singles and #31 in doubles. He appeared in two Grand Slam doubles semi-finals, the French and Australian. Dusan earned over a million dollars in prize money, served as an assistant coach for Team Djokovic and now coaches the Bryan brothers.

Chris Bowers book is more than a tennis biography; it is a historical review of Serbia during the wars of the 1990's. I would recommend that juniors, especially those from affluent backgrounds, read Bower's book. Novak, Dusan and fellow Serbian players had to overcome so, so much. Those with the least, most often, have the most.

Bowers's book reminded me of an experience that was totally shocking to me. The facility in Tampa, where I ran my tennis school, used to host a pro-tournament in January. One year Dusan Vemic played, he came several days early from Europe to adjust to the outdoor conditions. Upon arriving, he approached me and asked to join our practice. To get him going as soon as possible, I had him hit with the only player who was available, a thirteen-year-old intermediate. I told him to give me a few minutes and I would make a few adjustments, so he could hit with one of the better players. He politely refused. We practiced twice a day and each time he requested to hit with the same kid. He had the kid stand in different parts of the court and then Dusan worked and worked his feet while he placed the ball on a dime so the kid wouldn't miss. It was so refreshing, I watched intently for three days. Dusan simply appreciated being on court and giving back. Unfortunately, tennis has more "takers than givers.'

An excerpt, page 306:
Dusan Vemic, says touchingly, "I'm really happy that I have him in some way in my life, so I can reflect on him as a human being, a great role model, a great example. I'm well aware that my best is not as good as his best, but I still feel motivated to make the effort to do my best. As a human being, he's got to the point where he represents his country and his comrades, all the positives. It's very pure. His motives are very straightforward and innocent, and it shows."

Attached is a video that certainly reveals the two stories covered.

Steve Smith....great base.....
TENNIS

1) Video
https://youtu.be/NPpO-sdrEu4

10/16/2016

A Race & An Interview

Video #1 is thirty plus seconds and video # 2 is thirty plus minutes.

#1) Who wins the race between the tortoise and the hare? The rabbit goes in circles and loses. The turtle goes the way we have to go in life, inch by inch, and wins. Life by the yard is hard. Life by the inch it's still not a cinch, but it's way better. Getting where you want to go is one step at a time and the first step should be taken when everybody else is still in bed.

#2) It is a lesson when parents and teachers ask the question about the race between the fast rabbit and the slow turtle. Charlie Rose's interview with Michael Phelps and Coach K is also a lesson about winning, many important messages are shared.

Steve Smith....great base.....
TENNIS

Video #1 Race: https://youtu.be/Huhs0jBds6Y

Video #2 Interview: https://charlierose.com/videos/29280