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GLOW BALL 7:00 P.M. DINNER JULY 29 8:00 P.M. SHOTGUN
a fabulous dinner including
Gazpacho Soup, Watermelon Salad, Heirloom Tomato & Orzo Salad, Grilled Caribbean Shrimp with Lime-Mango Salsa, Italian Braciola with Provencale Sauce, Roasted Chicken with Garlic White Sauce & Housemade Fettucine, Roasted Marble Potatoes, Mini Berry Brulee, Dessert Bars, Fresh Berry Cups
$95++ PER TEAM
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LEADERSHIP E X E C U T I V E
C O M M I T T E E
Howard Feldman, President | howard.feldman@cfmktg.com Seth Lee,Vice President | slee@summittalentgroup.com Scott Nicholson, Treasurer | snichlsn@gmail.com Steve Schrenk, Secretary | sschrenk@eqrworld.com Dick Lombardo, Past President | dlombardo@harkinsbuilders.com B O A R D
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D I R E C T O R S Jeff Martin Mike Jack Colton O’Donoghue Lurdes Abruscato Sean Battle Mike Malone Scott Segrist Eileen Dietz Ray Ignacio
C O M M I T T E E S Golf - Scott Segrist | ssegrist@apexhomeloans.com Junior Golf - Scott Allen | sallene3@verizon.net Green - Colton O’Donoghue | odonoghueclan@verizon.net Membership - Lurdes Abruscato | lurdesabruscato@aol.com Finance - Scott Nicholson | snichlsn@gmail.com House - Steve Schrenk | sschrenk@eqrworld.com Tennis - Eileen Dietz | eileendietz@verizon.net Swim Team - Lisa Noss | lap0811@yahoo.com Audit Committee - Ray Ignacio | raymond.ignacio@verizon.net
M A N A G E M E N T Gregory Colombo General Manager greg.colombo@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 231 Kim Kordon Controller kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 232 Chris Harriman Golf Course Superintendent chris@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.9178 Gabby Forte Membership Director gabby@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 233 Katie Thompson Communications Director katie.t@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 241 Bob Wampler Head Golf Professional bob@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 222 John Foelber Director of Fitness john@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 249 Alex Justiniani Director of Tennis alex@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 265 Tom Caswell Executive Chef tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246 Jennifer Turowski Catering Director jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234 Samantha Smith Food & Beverage Manager samantha.s@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396 Rob Anderson Facilities Engineer rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247 C L U B
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Main Clubhouse 410.489.4653 Golf Shop 410.489.5224 Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop 410.989.3683 Green Department 410.489.9178
Compensation Committee - Seth Lee | slee@summittalentgroup.com CCWGA Chair - Sondra Rappaport | sondrarappaport@verizon.net CCWTA President - Chari Mellner | chariandlee@aol.com
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The Membership Committee and Membership Director, Gabby Forte have announced the new SUmmer Joining Incentive. Check out the details on page 6!
D E PA R T M E N T S :
5. GENERAL MANAGER NOTES Upcoming Room Closures Vino on the Patio - Save the Date!
6. MEMBERSHIP & CLUBHOUSE New Summer Joining Incentive - Got Guests? Ricky Serrano, Director of Golf Instruction gives great advice to our Junior Golfers on how to get in the game of golf and stay in it for life, on page 17.
Attract New Members to the Club 23rd Anniversary Party Pictures Upcoming Events Welcome, New Members!
F E AT U R E S :
10. FITNESS 6. NEW SUMMER JOINING INCENTIVE 8. 23RD ANNIVERSARY PARTY PHOTOS 20. GET TO KNOW YOUR CATTAIL TENNIS STAFF
The Summertime Slump
12. GOLF & GREEN The Green Report Bunker to Bunker The Secrets to Sepcial Ordering Employee Spotlight: Bailey Tabor Ricky’s Tip: Advice to the Juniors The Secret to Golf
18. TENNIS On the Cover: A glimpse of the amazing fireworks display during our 23rd Anniversary Party & Fireworks event!
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Lunch & Dinner – Clubhouse
I hope that by now everyone is in full-
want to see some of the best young
swing of their summer activities. The
players in the game today, I encourage
four feet of snow that fell in January
you to come out and watch.
is now a distant memory with golf,
kids are the future of golf, and it is
tennis and swimming in the forefront
terrific that as a family-focused Club
Dinner – Clubhouse
of everyone’s mind. While the Fourth
we are able to host this prestigious
(Private Member Event)
of July is the unofficial halfway point
event. If you would like to assist the
of the summer, we still have plenty of
event as a volunteer, please check out
great events and activities for adults
the website for further details.
and children.
One of the aspects that I enjoy most
July is filled with a busy pool schedule
about my chosen profession is that I
with swim meets and Sweet Sundays
have the opportunity to work with
at the Pool. Adults please mark your
so many terrific young people. Their
calendar for Friday, August 19 for one
enthusiasm and energy helps to keep
of our Member’s favorite events, Vino
us all feeling young. Please check out
on the Patio.
the profile of this month’s Employee
Chef Tom will create
some fantastic stations to be paired
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Spotlight on Bailey Tabor, page 17.
with wines sure to please your palate. For the third year in a row, Cattail will host the AJGA Junior Tournament from August 1 through August 4. If you
Greg Colombo, CCM General Manager
VINO ON THE PATIO
SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 6:00 P.M. ON THE LOWER PATIO JULY 2016
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Got Guests? Awesome! We’ve got them covered!
Here’s How it works: Join as a new golf member, receive 10 free guest passes (expire end of 2016) Join as a new social member, receive 20 free guest pool passes (expire end of 2016) Upgrade from social to golf membership, receive 5 free guest passes (expire end of 2017)
Contact Gabby Forte, Membership Director for additional information and questions: 410.489.4653 ext 233 | gabby@cattailcreekcc.com
We know you have friendsBring them to the Club! GABBY FORTE
[MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR]
How to attract a Prospective Member to the Club Bring them to one of our spectacular upcoming events! • 9 & Dine Event • Dive-In Movie: Zootopia • Couples Glow Ball • Tennis Mixed Doubles Happy Hours • Vino on the Patio Take them out for a round of Golf! • Bring them as your guest to play 9 or 18 holes • Notify Gabby Forte, Membership Director, prior to the round to receive a waived guest fee • Don’t have time for a full round? Come to Cattail’s fantastic practice facilities after work
dining experience Spend a day relaxing at the Pool! • Notify Gabby Forte, Membership Director, prior to the day to receive a waived guest fee • Don’t forget to grab a milkshake, burger, salad or beer at the Pool Café! Hit the Tennis Courts! • Bring them out for a friendly tennis match! • Notify Gabby Forte, Membership Director, prior to the match to receive a waived guest fee • Or you can attend one of the fun, casual Mixed Doubles Happy Hours!
Wine & Dine them! • Enjoy the view from the Lower Patio for lunch or a cocktail before dinner • Saddle up to the bar to watch your favorite team while enjoying one of Claude’s famous concoctions
Know of a prospective Member? Contact Gabby Forte, Membership Director: 410.489.4653 ext 2333 | gabby@cattailcreekcc.com
• Reserve a spot in the Cattail Room for a more formal
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UPCOMING EVENTS: NINE & DINE GOLF EVENT Friday, July 15 SWIM TEAM END-OF-SEASON PARTY Friday, July 30 COUPLES GLOW BALL GOLF EVENT Friday, July 29 AJGA GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, August 1 - Thursday, August 4 OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES Friday, August 5 PARENT-CHILD GLOWBALL GOLF Sunday, August 7 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY Monday. August 8 VINO ON THE PATIO Friday, August 19
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS! THE MORRIS/REESE FAMILY Patrick, Judy, Julia, Justin & Gabrielle
THE JONES FAMILY Chris, Adrienne & Samantha
THE LAWRENCE FAMILY Marvin, Christina, Morgan, Madison & Marvin III
THE GEORGE FAMILY Eric, Cheryl, Brittany & TJ
THE ALDRICH FAMILY Eric, Stacey, Zoe, Zachary & Liam
THE EDMONDS FAMILY Gary, Christina, Madison, Aiden & Logan
THE JONES FAMILY Robert, Kara, Robert, Jake & Cole
MR. ANDREW BRAZIS THE KEY FAMILY Phil, Erika, Madeline, Chloe & Phillip
THE BARRY FAMILY Tom, Kristin & Max
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the summertime slump Staying active and on your workout routine, even the midst of summertime fun! JOHN FOELBER [DIRECTOR OF FITNESS]
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This time of the year there are a lot of things happening at Cattail; swim team practice, all sports camp, tennis and golf lessons, matches, and tournaments, clubhouse events, etc. Also, at home there are family vacations, sporting events, college visits, birthday parties, volunteer work, social outings, and the busyness of regular day to day life. Summertime
is
busy,
regular
routines
are
broken and some things get cut out altogether. Unfortunately for most of us it is our regular workouts, fitness professionals included.
Your
workouts, once a regular three to four times a week occurrence, now happen maybe once or twice a week at best and sometimes two or three weeks go by without getting in a formal workout.
Don’t worry, it’s ok, this is a normal cycle that happens every year. The two things that get hit the hardest when it comes to working out in the summer are your time and enthusiasm. Here are three fixes to help you through your summer time workout slump.
TWO Keep it short. Try and cut your exercise time in half. If you typically workout for 60 minutes then do just 30 or if you usually get in 30 then try just 15. The shorten rtime will not seem as overwhelming to schedule and will probably fit into your busy summer routine more
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frequently. Even 15 minutes is better than nothing!
Try something new. Try a new class at the gym or find a
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workout routine that does not fit your workout “style.”If you like to lift weights, try a cardio or stretching based
Use technology. There are plenty of technology based
workout, or if you are a cardio, fiend go and lift some
fitness related products available. A Fit Bit will help
weights. Trying something new will stimulate you and
you track your overall activity levels which allows you
help you regain your interest in exercise.
to see how vigorous your busy summer schedule actual keeps you (sometimes you’re not moving as much as you might think).
Fitness Apps such as “Couch to
5K”, a running app, give you set regimented workouts which are usually 30 minutes or less and include a lot of specific direction. Most fitness apps are simple, just turn it on and go, you don’t even need to think about what you are doing. The summertime slump hits everyone every year; this year try one or all of these fixes to stay active this summer.
John Foelber, Fitness Director 410.489.4653 ext. 249 | john@cattailcreekcc.com
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THE GREEN REPORT CHRIS HARRIMAN [GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT]
As we make our way into July, summertime temperatures
the surface temperature as well as the soil temperature
are here but along with them have come significant rains.
of these greens by almost 10 degrees. Dense stands
Two years ago at this time, we were 6 inches behind in
of trees also block sunlight during the morning and
rainfall and were utilizing the irrigation system to its full
afternoon so these greens have limited potential to make
extent. The past two months however we continue to
sugars. With air moving and decreased temperatures,
get hit with thunderstorms, and our total rainfall for the
,we ensure that the greens do not fall into net negative
year is actually hovering right around normal. All of our
energy use.
current cultural practices have helped keep the water
equalizes the negative landscape attributes on these
moving through the profile.
greens and allows us to provide consistent conditions
Our aerations and use of
sand help promote firm and healthy surfaces, no matter what Mother Nature decides to give or not give us.
Being able to use the fans somewhat
throughout the Course. Summertime is always a stressful time on the Golf
Out on the Golf Course we have taken many precautions
Course. Please help us out by driving your golf cart
to make sure the turf stays alive and healthy in the heat.
intelligently, following the cart rules (staying out of the
In addition to aerations and vertical mowing we also
rough and mounds) and fixing ball marks. If you have
utilize wetting agents to help keep the turf uniformly
a question about anything pertaining to the Course,
moist. Wetting agents are basically fancy soaps that
please do not hesitate to send an email or flag us down.
strip organic acid off the thatch and soil particles to
We all want to work together to make the experience at
allow water to penetrate and become available to the
Cattail special every day. See you on the Course!
plant. Without wetting agents, the many localized dry spots around the Course would quickly die from drought stress.
On the other side, wetting agents also allow
water to move down into the soil. Although bentgrass is a superior surface to play golf on, it has an inherent problem of producing thatch. Thatch is basically dead stems and root material that accumulate just underneath the leaves of the plant. Without proper aeration and use of wetting agents, water would continually saturate this layer.
Saturated soil conditions yield higher soil
temperatures and disable gas exchange which ultimately lead to thin, mushy and dead turf. Our cultural practices alleviate this problem, and we work hard to maintain our bentgrass surfaces in a healthy manner. In addition to our cultural practices and use of wetting agents, we also use fans to keep the turf on our pocketed greens happy. Air movement across the surface of the greens on 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 is highly limited by the terrain as well as trees. The use of fans helps decrease
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Tasks like trimming around sprinkler heads not only keep them looking good, but ensure water distribution is accurate.
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BUNKER to BUNKER Professional Golf Management Intern Spotlight Happy Fourth of July everyone! The season is in full swing, the weather has been beautiful and the Golf Course is in fantastic condition. By now, most of you have probably had a chance to meet our three Professional
PGA Playing Ability Test. The PGA Golf Management Program originated in 1975 at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Today, there are 19 accredited
programs in the United States training students to be future PGA of America Members.
Mansberger
Three of your current Cattail Creek Golf Professionals
(Campbell University), Jason Niese (Trine University)
are products of PGM Universities. K.J. McClay recently
and Seth Clay (New Mexico State University). Jonathan
graduated from the University of Maryland – Eastern
and Jason will be with us through most of November,
Shore,
while Seth heads back to school towards the end of
University, and I graduated from Penn State University.
August. I thought I would like to provide you with a little
All three of us will agree that the mentoring and work
more background on the Professional Golf Management
experience we received during our internships was
Major, the internship mentoring program, and the work
extremely valuable and instrumental in our development
experience that each of these young men will receive
as Golf Professionals. We are excited to “pay it forward”
this season.
and provide the next generation of Golf Professionals
Golf
The
Management
PGA
Golf
Interns,
Jonathan
Management
University
Program,
accredited by The Professional Golfers’ Association of
Tyler
Chaplin
graduated
from
Methodist
with the same mentoring and guidance that we were fortunate to receive.
America (PGA), is a college degree program designed
Our job, as supervising Golf Professionals, is to provide
to attract and educate bright, highly motivated men
Jonathan, Jason and Seth with the tools and mentoring
and women to service all aspects of the industry and
needed to maximize their performance and help them
produce PGA Members. These comprehensive degree
grow as Golf Professionals. Through positive mentoring
programs blend college/university requirements for a
and guidance, it is our hope that their experience at
golf industry compatible major with a concentration or
Cattail Creek Country Club this season is a valuable one
specialty in Golf Management.
and leaves a lasting legacy.
The
PGA
Golf
Management
University
Programs
Hope to see you all soon on the Golf Course!
integrate all of the curriculum requirements of a Business/Hospitality/Recreation
major
with
the
knowledge base of the PGA’s Professional Golf Management Program including 16 months of structured Co-Operative Education/ Internship
experiences
and
the
Everything for Golf,
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Saturday, July 16 & Sunday, July 17 For Members ages 50 & Up Must be 50 years old by Saturday, July 16
ons: Colton O’Donoghue & Chery i p m a h C l Guth 2015
Individual Stoke Play Included with the Tournament Club or $50
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The Secrets to Special Ordering LAUREN BURNS [GOLF SHOP MERCHANDISER]
Many Members already utilize the Special Order page
LOGO OPTIONS - A single Cattail Creek logo takes two
on the Cattail website frequently, whether for personal
weeks, or about 10 business days to embroider and ship
or corporate needs, and we are very happy with that
out. So, if a Member likes a product so much that they
process.
Most Special Orders are simple and quick.
need it later that week, I would recommend not putting
Unfortunately, in some instances, the process isn’t as
a logo on it. If you do have time on your side, then you
seamless. For example, when a product is online and
have quite a few options for logo: location and color. For
clearly available, there are times when it is sold out
polos (depending on the location of the vendors logo,
on my end. This is an instance where the product is
if any), there are five options: left chest, right chest,
available from their e-commerce inventory, but sold out
left sleeve, right sleeve, or back yoke. I usually use left
in their golf account inventory. I will always do my best
chest or right sleeve for in stock product. There are also
to keep you all up to date and informed about the status
three color options for logo: color coordinate, tonal, or
of your order. Below are some terms I use frequently
club colors. Color coordinate means they will pull from
explained in greater detail:
threads already on the polo to match with the logo.
BACK ORDERS VS. SOLD OUT- An item that is “Back ordered” is one that is temporarily sold out, but the vendor is producing more that will be available at a later date. Some vendors have a specific back order date (Peter Millar), some have a generous back order date (ECCO), and other do not provide a back order
Tonal means it will be a shade darker or lighter than the threads on the polo. Color coordinate and tonal are up to the individual running the embroidery machine, but they always know what it best and do a great job. For polos with multiple colors involved, I usually do color coordinate and for solid polos I like to do club colors.
date (Oakley). Sold out refers to a product that was
ACCOUNT RESTRICTIONS - As a golf account, we
once available, but there are not any more in stock and
sometimes run into restrictions for purchasing items,
they are not going to be producing any more in the
especially with larger companies. For example, with
foreseeable future.
Oakley and Maui Jim, we are not allowed to order custom sunglasses or prescription sunglasses. With Tommy Bahama, we can only order apparel and shoes, as Tommy Bahama outsources the rest of their product offerings, like hats. For Vineyard Vines, we are not able to order children’s apparel, but we can order accessories like jewelry and ties. Of course, availability is still the first step in securing a special order! I am always happy to check price and look into the availability on items. I greatly appreciate when this is stated beforehand, mainly so I can let the product specialist know when I call in for the order. So, if there are any items you all have been secretly pining for, please email me or fill out a Special Order form on the website! I will always be in touch within 48 hours.
Ricky’s Tip: Advice for Junior Golfers
Employee Spotlight: Bailey Tabor GOLF SHOP ASSISTANT
RICKY SERRANO [DIRECTOR OF GOLF INSTRUCTION]
Bailey has greatly enjoyed his time at Cattail Creek. He
Here is a summary of what I believe to be most
is grateful for the staff and the Membership for making
important points for Juniors Golfers - they are the
his experience so positive.
future of the game!
Bailey Tabor has followed in his brother Jordan’s
Always walk versus ride! Walking provides the golfer
footsteps. He started here as a member of our outside
with a better experience and better appreciation of
service team, eventually working his way up to Golf
the golf course. Do yourself a favor and commit to
Shop Assistant due to his positive attitude and strong
never ridding again unless it is absolutely necessary.
work ethic. Get to know Bailey better below: Play in tournaments as often as possible and compete When did you start playing golf?
casually with your friends. One of the main reasons
Just last year (2015).
that a boy’s short-game is better than girls is because
Who is your favorite golfer on the PGA Tour?
they love to compete and try unique shots around the
Phil Mickelson - “Lefty”
practice area.
What is your favorite meal to eat for lunch?
Study the history of the game so you can learn to
Chicken Salad Sandwich
appreciate it. Do you know who Bobby Jones is? Who
Favorite kind of music?
is Dr.Alister Mackenzie? I believe in my heart that this
Country
element of the game is being lost on young golfers.
Favorite Sports Teams? Ravens and Orioles
Read books and ask questions! You will be better off for it.
What sports did you play in high school? Do you have
Do everything to the best of your ability! Don’t give
any other hobbies?
yourself a chance to look back on your career and
Volleyball and lacrosse. I also like fishing and crabbing.
regret that you did not give everything 100% effort.
What are your career goals?
Heart always beats out pretty swings! All of the great
Attend Howard Community College to obtain a degree
champions played with tremendous amount of heart:
in Computer Science.
not all of them had pretty swings. When it comes to golf this statement will forever be true. Play golf the way it was meant to be played! Respect the etiquette, honesty and integrity of the game. Behave in a first class fashion on the course and it will carry over into all areas of your life. Play with better golfers! Nothing will improve your game quickly as playing with players that are better than you. You don’t have to be the next Tiger Woods or Annika Sorenstam! This is one of the problems I see among junior golfers. Just remember do your best, and give a 100% and HAVE FUN!!!
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The Secret to Golf K.J. MCCLAY [ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]
We
have
all
seen
it
happen,
the
overwhelmed, more commonly frustrated golfer, misses a three foot putt after hitting an amazing drive and beautiful approach shot. He waits for the opportunity to blurt the first excuse that comes to mind, or immediately is on the lookout for the nearest pond! The truth is, we have all been there. Yet, the secret to getting better at golf is much simpler than even a recreational three foot putt. The secret to golf, is discipline. How much time do you spend on the driving range in comparison to the putting green? How many tournaments have you seen won, in the fairway versus on the putting green? I can tell you that for every hour you spend on the driving range, you should spend at the very least two hours on the putting green! It is definitely no secret that a lot more golf balls are hit at the driving range than are hit at the putting green. There are mainly two types of putting strokes found most between the top players. The first one is described as a “straight back and straight through” style putting stroke, where the putter travels on a parallel path to your your stance. The next stroke is referred to as the “gate” stroke, where just as a gate does, the putter swings back a little inside, and slams “shut” or square through impact finishing a little left. When putting, you have to find out which stroke fits you best. It all comes down to how you can put yourself in a position to produce an ideal launch angle of two degrees. Spend more time on your putting and short game in general, and watch your buddies who will be stuck in amazement as they play a million scenarios in their brain about how you became an overnight sensation. Remember, drive for show and putt for dough!
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Friday, July 15 | 5:30 p.m. 9-Hole Shotgun | 7:45 p.m. Dinner
1st Course - Appetizers Summer Berry Salad
2nd Course - EntrĂŠe
Herb Roasted Potatoes | Grilled Asparagus | Chicken Caprese with Sundried Tomato Sauce Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Madeira Wine Sauce | Herb Encrusted Corvina with Sweet Chili Reduction
Dessert
Assorted Mini Petit Fours, Cheesecakes & Cookies Cost of golf included with Tournament Club OR $25 per couple for golf if not a TC member | $34++ for Dinner | Drinks by Signature.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR ALEX JUSTINIANI [DIRECTOR OF TENNIS]
Alex Justiniani
Chris Cozzillio
Liz Baker
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL
PRO SHOP MANAGER
Birth place: Guadalajara, Mexico
Birth place: Silver Spring, MD
Favorite Tennis Player: Rafael
Favorite Tennis Player: Milos Raonic
Nadal
Favorite Food: Chef Tom’s salmon
LEAGUE COORDINATOR Birth place: Aruba Favorite Tennis Player: Juan Martín del Potro
Favorite Food: Sushi or Ceviche
caesar salad
Before Cattail I worked at: I
Before Cattail I worked at:
worked at Sea Colony Tennis in
Birchwood Tennis & Fitness in
Bethany Beach, DE for 10 years,
Scranton, PA. I worked there for 5
Before Cattail I worked at: I am still
where I served as the Head Tennis
years as a Tennis Professional. I also
currently working for the Columbia
Professional.
coached High School and College
Association, as well as here at
Tennis.
Cattail!
tennis: When I was growing up,
Reason why I started playing
Reason why I started playing
there was an ATP 50k Challenger at
tennis: My mom brought tennis
tennis: I started playing tennis
my club, and I remember watching
to our family and my brother and
when I was 8 years old. My mom
the players come in from all over
my dad got really into it. And like
introduced me to the sport and I
the world. Watching them practice
most little brothers, I wanted to
have been playing ever since!
and have fun doing what they love
do everything my big brother was
got me hooked.
doing.
Interesting fact about me: I am
Interesting fact about me: I am a
Dutch, English, Spanish and
bilingual in English and Spanish and
huge comic book/superhero dork
the native language of Aruba,
my nickname growing up was the
like the cast of the big bang theory
Papiamentu.
“Big Cat” or as Chris would say “ el
but without the intelligence.
Reason why I started playing
gato grande.”
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Favorite Food: I love anything seafood
Interesting fact about me: I am fluent in four different languges:
CATTAIL TENNIS STAFF
Karen Johnson
Marissa Cecil
PRO SHOP ASSOCIATE
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
Birth place: Syracuse, New York
Birth place: Baltimore, MD
Favorite Tennis Player: Roger
Favorite Tennis Player: John Isner
Federer Favorite Food: Chocolate anything! Before Cattail I worked at: I was
Favorite Food: I LOVE pasta! Basically anything Italian is my favorite thing.
a rocket scientist - quite literally! I
Before Cattail I worked at: This will
was a flight test engineer for the
be my second year at Cattail, but it
Advanced Cruise Missile Program at
is my first job!
General Dynamics in San Diego, CA
Reason why I started playing
Grant Gebhardt SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR Birth place: Silver Spring, Maryland Favorite Tennis Player: Alexander Sverev Favorite Food: Pizza! Before Cattail I worked at: Cattail is my first job- I am happy to be here! Reason why I started playing tennis: I have been playing tennis my whole life- I can’t even
Reason why I started playing
tennis: My grandparents played,
tennis: I started playing tennis a
my parents played and I fell in love
few years ago to make new friends!
with it at a very young age. It was
Interesting fact about me: I
It is such a social sport, that I knew
second nature!
am a computer nerd. I work on
it would be perfect to get on the Courts and meet people! Interesting fact about me: I
Interesting fact about me: I go to comic con every year, and I am a nerd.
remember the age I began!
computers on the side. I am almost as passionate about technilogy as I am about tennis!
competed in the USTA National Championships in 2012 in Rancho Mirage, CA.
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HOW TO FIGHT A LOB CHRIS COZZILLIO [HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL]
There is one thing that discourages many tennis players
aggressive positioning at the net, so we want to try and
from approaching the net—the lob. We all know there
take this shot out of the air. For example, if I am the
is nothing more deflating and frustrating than watching
one getting lobbed, I would shuffle to my partner’s side.
a perfect lob go over our heads for a winner time and
They would simultaneously switch to my side and take
time again. However, there are measures we can take to
the lob out of the air with a volley. This way we have
make this dreaded shot less of an issue. The following
prevented the lob, but have not given up our positioning
tips will cover not only how to prevent a good lob, but
at the net.
also how to deal with a good lob.
Preventing a Lob HIT A GOOD APPROACH SHOT: The better the approach shot, the less likely the person will be able to hit a lob good enough to win the point. The more we can get our opponent on the defensive, the harder it will be for them to come up with an incredible lob.
THE BOUNCING SWITCH- The bouncing switch is also how to deal with the lob in doubles. This is the lob defense in which we are most familiar. The lob goes over our head, and we need to run back and try and catch up with it before it hits the back fence. This always seems like a daunting task, but if we switch correctly and efficiently, we may feel more at ease. To cover a lob that goes over our heads, we should shuffle
DEVELOP A LETHAL OVERHEAD: If we can hit
over to our partner’s side, and our partner
a couple of winning overheads on the first few lob
should run to hit the lob. Our partner has a
attempts by our opponent, they will be less likely
better angle, and is therefore more likely to hit
to keep trying. Nothing is more discouraging to a lobber than getting it dismissed by a great overhead.
WATCH YOUR OPPONENT: It is very difficult to
a quality shot, on the lob that goes over our head. There is no doubt that a frequent lobber
can be extremely
completely mask a lob. Your opponent will give you
frustrating to play—
a hint they are lobbing by the way they set up for the
but if are successful in
shot.
If they lean backwards or slightly open their
achieving the steps above,
racket face, they might be going with the lob. If we pay
we should be able to send
attention to these cues, we can start backing up earlier,
lobbers packing!
thus preventing how effective their lob can be.
Dealing with a Good Lob THE VOLLEY SWITCH- The volley switch is how to deal with the lob in doubles--If we are not able to hit a good overhead, the next best option is to have our partner switch over and cover the lob. Ideally, we do not want to give up our
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