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Topic: Tom Gullikson


  
 CBSNews.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Tim and Tom Gullikson (Tom is at left) were born Sept. 8, 1951 in LaCrosse, Wisc. And were on the professional tennis circuit for 20 years.
Tom Gullikson coached the United States to the 1995 Davis Cup title.
Tom is now coaching Pete Sampras, a job Tim did until he died of cancer in 1996.
www.cbsnews.com /htdocs/48hours/twins/whois_gullikson.html   (95 words)

  
 Samprasfanz. Pete Sampras News Archive
As the Gullikson brothers winged their way across the Pacific Ocean, on their way to Tim's home in Chicago, the then-world No. 1 was having his soul bared in front of 14,000 uncomfortable witnesses on centre court, and millions more across the world on television.
Tom Gullikson committed himself to his role as US Davis Cup captain, a position he held until 1999, and as the United States Tennis Association's director of coaching, where he worked until August last year.
Tom knows Sampras as well as anyone, and maintains Pete would not be putting himself through another 12 months of the gruelling ATP tour if he did not have the hunger.
www.samprasfanz.com /news/2002/20020106.html   (1820 words)

  
 Tom Gullikson at 1994 U.S. Open; Tennis; September 11, 1999; ASAPSports FastScripts; Sports Interviews, Quotes, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
TOM GULLIKSON: Andre, I talked to the Agassi camp a couple of times, and he-- you know, he basically-- he is committed to a series of exhibitions after the Open a long time ago, like as early as last December.
TOM GULLIKSON: Chang also had some prior commitments that he had made quite a while ago, but he was willing to kind of juggle his schedule, and he was willing to play if needed.
TOM GULLIKSON: Certainly, we are speaking to Michael, and like I said, his concern was his scheduling problem or conflict was pretty-- we are going to really have to juggle, he was willing to do that.
www.asapsports.com /tennis/1994usopen/091194TG.html   (2997 words)

  
 Tim and Tom Gullikson Background
Tom, who is Chairman of the Board of the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation, served as Davis Cup captain from 1994 to 1999, winning the prestigious cup in 1995.
It was Tim's wish to form a foundation to help families in similar situations by supporting organizations and individuals devoted to wellness care, education and research, and the social and psychological needs of patients and their families and friends.
The Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation assists brain-tumor patients and families in managing the physical, emotional and social challenges of the illness.
www.chevents.com /background.html   (462 words)

  
 Higdon's Net Game
They also were well-anticipated, since Gullikson was a rare breed on the tennis tour: Someone willing to take the time and energy to get to know everyone lucky enough to drift into his stratosphere.
Gullikson, who died on May 3 at age 44 after a struggle with brain cancer, touched many of us, from all walks of life.
When Tom Gullikson asked Sampras to bring a memento to the funeral, Sampras only had to look up at the cabinet in his living room to spot the perfect item: the 1993 Wimbledon trophy.
www.tennisserver.com /netgame/netgame_5_11_96.html   (769 words)

  
 The Tennis Channel::Episode Detail
Swingtime benefits the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation, which assists brain-tumor patients and their families in managing the physical, emotional and social challenges presented by the illness.
The Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation was founded in 1995 by Tim Gullikson, former tennis professional and coach of Pete Sampras, and his identical twin brother, Tom.
Tim was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1995 and lost his battle with the illness in 1996 at the age of 44.
www.thetennischannel.com /programs/EpisodeDetail.aspx?id=1221   (169 words)

  
 1995 Australian Open Sampras-Courier match Articles
Gullikson, who had two minor strokes late last year, flew back to the United States Tuesday and after intensive tests in hospital was now back home with his family, Sampras said.
Once Tim Gullikson knew what he was facing he developed a game plan to fight the disease that is the No. 2 cause of cancer deaths in children and young adults, and the No. 3 cause of cancer deaths in middle-aged adults.
The Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation was founded in 1995 by former tennis professionals Tim and Tom Gullikson and their families after Tim was diagnosed with brain tumors.
www.geocities.com /hovav13/art-The_Night_Pete_Cried.html   (3238 words)

  
 Sports: Searching for past magic with coach
Now, six years after his brother's death, Tom Gullikson is stepping in to help Sampras fine-tune the little things and recapture some of his old magic, starting with the Australian Open, which begins Monday.
So he called Tom Gullikson, who might have been Sampras' coach early in his career if Gullikson hadn't been committed as director of coaching for the U.S. Tennis Association.
Tom Gullikson left the USTA in July, so he was able and willing to help Sampras recover from a yearlong slide that saw him fall to No. 10.
www.sptimes.com /2002/01/13/news_pf/Sports/Searching_for_past_ma.shtml   (868 words)

  
 Bob Larson's Tennis News | Hingis and Sharapova to appear at Gullikson Event
Tom Gullikson, the last captain to lead the U.S. Davis Cup team to a title in 1995 and who amassed16 career doubles titles, will be joined at La Quinta by former Spanish sensation, Jose Higueras.
The golf, tennis and social event marks the second time in as many years the Gullikson Foundation has invited tennis and celebrity talent to the Desert to enjoy themselves and raise money to assist those affected by brain tumors with their daily challenges.
Tennis professionals Tim and Tom Gullikson and their families founded the organization after Tim was diagnosed with brain tumors in 1995.
www.tennisnews.com /exclusive.php?pID=10443   (354 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Tennis - Sampras hires Tom Gullikson as new coach - Thursday December 06, 2001 11:10 AM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Posted: Thursday December 06, 2001 11:10 AM Tom Gullikson will be Pete Sampras' first new coach in seven years.
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Pete Sampras has hired the twin brother of Tim Gullikson, his former coach who died of cancer in 1996, as his new coach.
Sampras has joined forces with Tom Gullikson, a former U.S Davis Cup captain, after parting with his coach of seven years Paul Annacone, whom he dismissed last month.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /tennis/news/2001/12/06/sampras_coach   (483 words)

  
 The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation
The Foundation, which was founded in 1995 by former tennis professionals Tim and Tom Gullikson, helps brain tumor patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and social challenges presented by the illness.
The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization founded in 1995 to help brain tumor patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and social challenges presented by the illness.
The Foundation was conceived and formed by tennis professionals Tim Gullikson and his twin brother, Tom, when Tim was diagnosed with brain tumors in 1995.
www.gulliksonfoundation.org /smash1.html   (783 words)

  
 La Crosse Tribune - 6.0
Gullikson, who along with his twin, Tim, became one of the most famous brother duos in professional tennis, will be the featured speaker at the seventh annual La Crosse Tribune Golf Show/Expo on March 10-12 at the La Crosse Center.
Tom and Tim Gullikson were born in La Crosse and grew up in Onalaska, Wis., where they starred in tennis, basketball and baseball.
These days Tom, a former Davis Cup captain and coach of the United States Olympic tennis team in 1996, plays more golf than tennis near his home in Palm Coast, Fla. Tom also plays in several celebrity pro-am golf events each year.
www.lacrossetribune.com /articles/2006/02/21/sports/01second.txt   (410 words)

  
 The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation
The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation was inspired by Tim Gullikson, a former ATP Tour champion and coach of such notable players as Pete Sampras and Martina Navratilova.
He was convinced that programs that embraced the principles that made him a world-class competitor and coach, would also give support to patients and families who sought to enhance quality of life in the battle against brain tumors.
The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization run by an all-volunteer Board of professionals from the fields of business, law, entertainment, journalism and sports, including Tom Gullikson, Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Corina Morariu, Todd Martin, James Blake and Brad Faxon.
www.gulliksonfoundation.org   (242 words)

  
 The Tennis Channel::Las Vegas Tennis Fantasy
Gullikson has not only worked with Jennifer Capriati and Pete Sampras, he also captained the U.S. Davis Cup team to their 1992 championship and served as the 1996 U.S. Olympic team coach in Atlanta where Andre Agassi won the gold medal.
A former pro player, Gullikson reached a career high rank of No. 38 in singles but is better known for his doubles play with twin brother, Tim.
A frequent contributor to Tennis Magazine, Tom is also tireless in his pursuit of raising awareness and funds for The Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation on behalf of programs for the care and support of brain tumor patients and their families.
www.thetennischannel.com /travel/fantasycamps/vegas_fantasy.aspx   (445 words)

  
 Braintrust.org -- The Healing Exchange
Tim Gullikson, who won the 1983 Cincinnati doubles championship and coached Pete Sampras to the No. 1 world ranking, co-founded the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation to assist brain-tumor patients and their families before he died from brain tumors in 1996.
The Tim Gullikson Spirit Award is given annually by the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation to a brain-tumor patient, caregiver, volunteer, corporation or benefactor who has embraced the fighting spirit and positive attitude that Tim Gullikson used to battle and live with brain tumors and in doing so gives hope to others.
Tim and Tom Gullikson – identical twins who won 10 doubles championships together on pro tennis tour – started the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation five years ago to fund care and support for brain-tumor patients and their families.
www.braintrust.org /pressrelease.html   (821 words)

  
 Professional Tennis Players and Legends Team to Launch 10th Anniversary of Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The event launches the 10-year anniversary of the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation which was founded by tennis professionals Tim & Tom Gullikson and their families after Tim was diagnosed with brain tumors in 1995.
Foundation Chairman, Tom Gullikson said that it was just like Tim to think of others when he was served the biggest challenge of his life.
Event Director, Ryan Macaulay, a longtime supporter of the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation, said that he’s pleased to be a part of a dedicated group that is recognizing the organization’s first decade.
www.fitgolf.com /articles/Professional-Tennis-Players-and-Legends.htm   (695 words)

  
 The Courts at the Castle - Tennis at the Mount Washington Resort
This year, the courts will be graced again when tennis celebrities Tom Gullikson and Johan Kriek join Resort Tennis Pro Tom Over for the 2004 Mount Washington Tennis Camps and annual Fantasy Tennis Weekend.
Former US Davis Cup Captain and U.S. Olympic Coach Tom Gullikson has earned the respect of the international tennis community, both on and off the court, as player, coach, commentator and columnist for Tennis Magazine.
Gullikson currently writes for Tennis Magazine when he's not raising funds and awareness for the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation, which has raised over $2 million for the care and support of brain tumor patients and their families.
www.tennislifemagazine.com /ed2004/Aug04/Aug04-MtWash.html   (1148 words)

  
 rediff.com sports: Sampras replaces coach Gullikson with Higueras
Pete Sampras replaced coach Tom Gullikson after just four months in the job on Wednesday and hired Spaniard Jose Higueras, the seven-time Wimbledon champion's agent Jill Smoller told Reuters.
Sampras has been through a number of major changes over the last four months, ending his long-term relationship with Nike, who he felt were not paying him enough, appointing Smoller as his agent instead of Jeff Schwartz, and now firing two coaches.
"Tom is a really good man and I have confidence he'll do a good job," Sampras told Reuters in December.
www.rediff.com /sports/2002/feb/28pete.htm   (323 words)

  
 Founder Honored.
Timmy's twin brother, Tom Gullikson, presented the award at the Tennis Masters Series Cincinnati tournament in Ohio.
Tim Gullikson, who won the 1983 Cincinnati doubles championship and coached Pete Sampras, co-founded the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation to assist those affected by brain tumors.Tim lost his own battle with brain tumors May 3, 1996.
The Spirit Award is given annually by the Gullikson foundation to a brain tumor ommunity member who embraces the qualities that Tim demonstrated.“Samantha epitomizes Timmy's positive attitude and fighting spirit," said Tom.
www.braintrust.org /Newsletter/honor.htm   (206 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
An annual accolade, the Spirit Award was created in 1998 to honor a brain tumor patient, caregiver, individual or corporation that gives hope to others by dealing with the illness with the same fighting spirit and positive attitude that tennis pro and coach Tim Gullikson exhibited in his battle.
It is named after Tim Gullikson, a Foundation co-founder, who died of brain tumors in 1996.
The mission of the Foundation is to assist brain tumor patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and social challenges presented by the illness.
www.indybay.org /newsitems/2004/12/30/17119951_content.html   (304 words)

  
 Legacy Villas Desert Smash
The event launches the 10-year anniversary of the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation which was founded by tennis professionals Tim and Tom Gullikson and their families after Tim was diagnosed with brain tumors in 1995.
Event Director, Ryan Macaulay, a longtime supporter of the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation, said that he’s pleased to be a part of a dedicated group that is recognizing the organization’s first decade.
The Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.
www.tennislifemagazine.com /whats-new/events/02-21-05-dessmash01.html   (648 words)

  
 Sports: The Cincinnati Post
Jennifer Capriati has brought former Davis Cup captain Tom Gullikson aboard as her coach during Wimbledon.
His brother, Tim Gullikson, was Sampras' longtime coach.
Gullikson said he and Capriati hadn't spoken about the coaching arrangement extending beyond Wimbledon.
www.cincypost.com /2004/06/21/wimnotes06-21-2004.html   (540 words)

  
 Brain Tumor Patients and Their Families Get Dedicated and Educated Attention When They Call for Physical, Emotional and ...
It was also the experience of tennis professional and coach Tim Gullikson that led to the formation of the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation in 1995.
The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation was founded by tennis professionals Tim and his twin brother, Tom Gullikson, and their families after Tim was diagnosed with brain tumors in 1995.
His goal in teaming with his family to create the Foundation was to help brain tumor patients and their families manage the challenges presented by the disease.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/5/prweb243354.php   (639 words)

  
 ESPN.com: TENNIS - Gullikson Foundation gives awards to brain tumor patients
The recipients are Kristie Bullock of Munster, Ind.; James N. Huber of Durham, N.C.; Jacob Kratz of Elkhorn, Wis.; Zachary Mann, Newport of N.C.; Adam Staron of Farmington, Conn.; and Jeffrey Welch of Greenville, S.C. The program is the latest undertaking of the foundation, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year.
It was founded in 1995 by the Gullikson twins, Tim and Tom, after Tim was diagnosed with brain tumors.
The scholarships are given to brain tumor patients, their survivors or children of brain tumor patients and survivors.
espn.go.com /tennis/usopen00/news/2000/0901/716850.html   (756 words)

  
 The Players Edge Tennis Association
The charities being supported are the CT Junior Tennis League (CJTL), the Greater Hartford Youth Tennis Association (GHYTA) and the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation.
Tom Gullikson reached a career high of #38 in singles; recording wins over Borg, Connors, Nastase and Edberg.
Captain Tom Gullikson (Palm Coast,FL) for an exhibition Pro/Wheelchair Tennis Challenge match July 22nd during The Connecticut Tennis Fantasy Camp at Yale.
www.cttennis.com   (1962 words)

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