Wood Glen - September 2014 by Peel, Inc.

Wood Glen

Official Publication of the Wood Glen Property Owners Association

September 2014 - Volume 8, Issue 9

By David Schell With September, the children have returned to school. Keep an eye out for kids that are walking to and from their school or bus stops. Also, keep in mind that in some of the narrower streets in the neighborhood, it can be difficult of the school buses to pass if cars are parked on both sides of the street. I hope people enjoyed the Back-to-School Celebration and Meet and Great, sponsored by Tara Knight of Keller Williams Realty, Tucker Engineering, and Certified Management of Austin. Our joint Wood Glen/Hidden Glen Fall Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday October 11 from 8 am – 12 noon, and, our Social Committee is busy organizing Oktoberfest sponsored by Lisa Hassel, Realtor®. Oktoberfest is also sponsored by Tucker Engineering and will be on Saturday October 25 from 4 – 7 pm at the Amenity Center. I hope you can join us for some food and fun. We recently had the decomposed granite on the hike and bike trails through the green belt redone. In order to maintain the trail in good condition, it is necessary to resurface the trail with additional decomposed granite every five years or so, but it is a relatively expensive process, and cost the HOA about $15,000 to have the work done. Unfortunately, since the work was completed, someone has been riding a dirt bike through the trails and tearing up the new surface. I’d like to remind everyone that motorized vehicles are prohibited on the hike and bike trails and in the green belt, and signs are

posted at the trail heads to remind users. Please watch out for people abusing our trails and remind them to take their dirt bikes somewhere else. There have also been a few incidents of damage to trees in the greenbelt this year. There have been several young trees that look like someone took a hatchet or machete to them. Some have been chopped completely down, while others have suffered extensive damage to the bark. In either case, the damage results in the death of the tree. And, for oak trees, the damage to one tree can provide an infection point for oak wilt, which can then spread to neighboring oak trees through the roots. I suspect some kids exploring the greenbelt may have caused the damage, and I ask that if your kids enjoy exploring the greenbelt, remind them to take care of the trees. Recently, another disturbing thing was brought to my attention. It appears there have been gunshots in the flood control area to the west of the neighborhood, and a neighbor found a stray bullet in their yard. Stray bullets can be very dangerous and there have been reports of people getting injured at significant distances from where the bullet was originally fired. The incident has been reported to the Round Rock Police Department. Hopefully, this is an isolated incident, but we will work with the Police Department to monitor the situation. Keep in mind that it is unlawful to discharge a firearm within the city limits. Stay vigilant. Stay safe.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: David Schell................................ dschell@gmail.com Vice President: OPEN POSITION Treasurer: Wayne Solum.............................. wsolum@juno.com Secretary: Lela Solum..........................lelasolum@austin.rr.com Section 1: David Schell................................ dschell@gmail.com Section 2: Prashant "Nat" Nadkarni.... nadkarnipb@yahoo.com Section 3: Julie Cowan.......................... juliercowan@gmail.com Section 4: Roy Wiederkehr..............rww20_77346@yahoo.com Section 5: Lisa Hassell............................. lhassel@cbunited.com Section 6: OPEN POSITION Section 7: Wayne Solum.............................. wsolum@juno.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Modifications: Prashant "Nat" Nadkarni ................. nadkarnipb@yahoo.com Pool/Amenity Center: Julie Cowan.......................................juliercowan@gmail.com Landscaping / Greenbelt: Karen Fischer...............................................kfischer4@att.net Social Events: Anna Warren........................... anna@upwardspiralliving.com Communications: David Schell............................................. dschell@gmail.com Ant Bait Control Program: Leslie Myers..........................................myersls@earthlink.net Welcome Committee: David & Elaine Lloyd.............................Lloyd1111@aol.com

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G N I M O C P U BOARD MEETING

Residents are encouraged to attend to see what is going on behind the scenes and to let us know your concerns. September 23, 2014 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm TBD

EVENTS

FALL WOOD GLEN/HIDDEN GLEN GARAGE SALE Sell some of the stuff that has been filing up your garage, attic, closets or wherever. October 11, 2014 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

OKTOBERFEST

sponsored by Lisa Hassel Come enjoy some food and drink with your neighbors. October 25, 2014 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wood Glen Amenity Center

For more information about upcoming events or our sponsors, please visit http://www.woodglen.org. If you are interested in sponsoring future Wood Glen Events, please contact the David Schell at dschell@gmail.com.

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ROUND ROCK NEW NEIGHBORS Women Welcoming Women for Fun & Friendship since 1978 Whether you are a newcomer or lived here for years, WE WELCOME YOU! Our members host a wide variety of activities each month (new groups start all the time): Lunch Bunch, Canasta, Bridge, Movies, Volunteering, Happy Hours, Scrabble, Breakfast Club, Day Trips, Mah Jongg, Walking, Book Discussions, Foodies & more! September 10th: Help celebrate Our 35th Birthday with a Catered Lunch Social - RSVP needed Contact Pam 512-487-8249 or Maureen 512-520-8023 or email rrnnpublicity@gmail.com

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20TH ANNUAL HAIRY MAN FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 27 11 AM- 5 PM at Cat Hollow Park Located on O’Connor, off RR 620 between IH35 & Parmer FOOD, GAMES, RIDES, WATER SLIDE, MUSIC & MORE!! Admission: 2 non-perishable food items or $2 per person Benefiting area food banks and the Round Rock Serving Center Hairiest Man Contest 4 pm www.hairymanfestival.org Coldwell Banker United, Realtors 810 Hesters Crossing Suit 100 Round Rock, TX 78681

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TENNIS TIPS

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional Fernando Velasco

The Modern Game: the swinging forehand approach shot or volley

In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to execute the basic strokes for players who are just beginning to play tennis or who want to resume playing. I am now offering suggestions on how to play the “modern” game mostly geared towards players who are happy with hitting the ball over the net and controlling the point with consistency. These players may be already playing for leagues or in tournaments and are looking for more “weapons” on the court. In this issue, I will offer instructions on how to execute “The Swinging Forehand Approach Shot or Volley.” This shot is used when an opponent hits a soft shot that is floating high on the service line area. The player will take advantage and will hit the ball on the fly with a huge swing, thus hitting with top spin high over the net and hit with power. When the ball hits the court, it will take a big hop, forcing the opponent to fall back close to the fence, or to hit the ball on the rise. This shot can be used as a “winner” or as an “approach shot.” In the illustrations, Ryker Heller, one of the top players of the Grey Rock Tennis Academy, shows the proper technique to execute this stroke. Ryker is coached by the Director of the Tennis Academy, Darin Pleasant. Step 1: The Back Swing: When Ryker sees the opportunity, he makes a quick turn of his upper body and takes the racket high and

back. The head of the racket is now at shoulder height, his shoulders are turned, the right hand gripping the racket and arm in front. His weight is on the front foot as his momentum carries his forward to attack the ball. His right wrist is “laid back” to allow maximum point of contact. Step 2: The Point of Contact: The success of a top spin shot is keeping the ball on the strings going from low to high in a 30 degree angle and accelerating the racket head around the outside of the ball. Ryker started the swing high and “looped” it to allow the head of the racket to drop down. He will be brushing around the outside of the ball as he makes contact with it. His left shoulder is almost opening and his weight has is moving through the shot. Step 3: The Follow Through: In order to get maximum control and power, Ryker is keeping his right arm extended through the shot. He has “snapped” his right wrist and has the head of the racket facing down. His weight is going forward. Step 4: The Finish: Ryker’s upper body acceleration forced the head of the racket to “wrap around” his left shoulder, thus creating the most power and topspin on the ball. His legs are already in position to move forward the net for a volley. His right foot should naturally move forward due to his momentum and racket speed. From his looks, he apparently hit a very deep volley for a winner.

Look in the next Newsletter for: “The Modern Game: The Swinging Backhand Volley” 6 Wood Glen Property Owners Association Newsletter - September 2014

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INJURY PREVENTION IN YOUNG ATHLETES By Brett Neilson and Mike McTague | Doctors of Physical Therapy | Orthopedic Certified Specialists As another fall sports season approaches, a major goal of the coaches, trainers, and parents is keeping the athletes healthy and contributing to their respective sports. However, injury is inevitable and part of the game. Pediatric athletes present with a variety of injuries, the most common being the overuse type like Osgood-Schlatter disease and stress fractures. These injuries occur due to excessive stress placed on bone, muscle and tendon tissue that are constantly growing and not always at the same rate. Risk factors for these injuries include asymmetry in joint flexibility/mobility and muscle strength, impaired balance, training and recovery errors, and previous injury. There is potential for many overuse injuries to be prevented by knowing and following a few simple principles. Pre-participation physical exams can be helpful for identifying many of the risk factors mentioned previously. It is recommended that these exams should include at minimum an assessment of joint mobility and flexibility and muscle strength and flexibility, as well as a thorough review of the past medical history to determine if the student is even appropriate for athletics. Recently, functional screening tools have been developed to reveal asymmetries and imbalances during basic movement patterns that are the foundation for many of the movements required during sport. Training and conditioning play a major role in injury prevention as well. The term “cultural deconditioning” has been coined recently to describe the decrease in physical activity in our youth that has coincided with an increase in video game

and computer use. So when the offseason ends and it’s time to get out and enjoy the 105 degreeTexas heat, the body is not ready to stand up to the stresses suddenly placed on the body. A way to combat this is to promote an active, healthy lifestyle by putting down the Xbox controller and spending more time outside, taking part in offseason conditioning camps, or participating in local fitness classes. A guideline known as the “10% rule” has also been developed to allow student athletes to transition back into sports activities. The idea is that the amount of training time, distance, repetitions, or load should not be increased by greater than 10% per week. For example, if a student is running 10 miles per week, they should not run more than 11 miles in the following week. Knowing the signs and symptoms of overuse injuries is paramount. They are all too often written off as “growing pains” and are allowed to increase in severity, resulting in extensive time away from sport during the recovery process. Common signs and symptoms include pain that is persistent in nature, takes longer than usual to resolve, visible swelling, tenderness that can be localized to one area, and/or require interruption of normal athletic activities. Finally, having an open-line of communication between the coaches, trainers, other health care professionals, parents, and athletes is imperative in injury prevention. Lack of or inconsistencies in the transfer of information between any of these parties can result in delayed access to proper prevention or treatment techniques and keep the athlete from performing at the highest possible level. At no time will any source be allowed to use The Wood Glen Newsletter's contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from Peel, Inc. The information in the Wood Glen Newsletter is exclusively for the private use of the Wood Glen HOA and Peel, Inc.

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