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April1989

The Voice Of The Tennis Teaching Profession

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Rod Dulany First Vice President Jack Justice Vice President Gordon Collins Vice President Dave Sivertson Treasurer Kathy Woods Secretary Allan Henry Past President Jim Reffkin CEO ' Tim Heckler

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The emergence of rising young stars such as 17year-old Michael Chang is further evidence of the resurgence in U.S. Player Development. Photograph taken by Ed Ponikwia.

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Assistant to the Executive Director Rich Fanning Communications Coordinator Bill Gordon Marketing Coordinator Dana Stull Public Relations and Magazine Coordinator Becky Senseney Financjal Manager Renee Heckler Coordinator of Corporate Services Christi Neumann Computer Services and Club Relations Kathy Buchanan Membership Coordinator Laraine Reid Membership Processing Donna Woodstead Secretary Lori Garrett Membership Services Anne Lepkoske Merchandise Services and Accounting Stephanie Hulbert Director of Certification and Academies George Bacso Co-Director of Academies BiiiTym Advertising/ Marketing Information Phone(813)973-3777

ADDvantage is published monthly by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

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.For the Good of the Game Grassroots events, allied support keep USPTA more involved than ever.

by Tim Heckler, CEO

I n a January editorial entitled, "State of the Association '89," .1 attempted to convey USPTA's agenda for the coming 12 months.

It appeared then that this would be a busy and productive year. It appears now that we will exceed our original expectations.

USPTA involvement in projects that promote both the game and the teaching profession - player development projects - is at an all-time high. We 've received more volunteer commitments than ever before and are proceeding forward on several all-important projects. Among these are the development of a sweeping new long-range plan for tennis-teacher education/certification and construction of a new and expanded USPTA National Headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Of course , we would be remiss if we failed to recognize the vital role of the teaching professional in facilitating player development in the grassroots. USPTA is always ready to assist in this endeavor.

To bring you up to date, here are the main grassroots programs receiving USPTA support in 1989: *Advancing the tennis skills of the high school tennis coach. This program is particularly important to player development and is one in which teaching professionals will have a big impact since a large number of high school coaches need training in dealing with tennis pupils. Utilizing our vast member network, USPTA will become very active in this type of training . Plans call for each of our 17 regional divisions to conduct one-day Coaches' Workshops with or independent of their annual conventions. This will give the high school coach the option to attend either or both educatidnal events, and at a minimal expense of time and money.

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*Plymouth Women's Doubles Challenge.

This is a new grassroots tournament for women players of all levels. USPTA Professionals are hosting local matches at their facilities. This tournament will spur additional interest among existing players and , in particular, provide the women's segment with a tournament it can identify with closely. *USPTA National Participation Day. This is our own annual grassroots promotion, which this year is scheduled April1-2 in conjunction with the Lipton International Players Championships. As in the past, it is built around ¡ USPTA members organizing activities at their facilities, including the viewing of the televised LIPC men 's and women 's singles finals. The latter activity seNes to underscore both the recreational and competitive aspects of tennis.

*Buick National Tennis Month. This annual grassroots promotion is scheduled April15 through July 4. US PTA members contributed more than 700 local sites for tournament play and clinics last year, and this year's figure is expected to exceed that. This event will attract hundreds of new players to the game. *NIAC database. As you know, NIAC stands for National Industry Action Committee. It is comprised of those USPTA Professionals who have volunteered or expressed an interest in volunteering their support for grassroots projects. We communicate with this group via the National Headquarters' extensive selective database capabilities and are continually enlisting new committee members. NIAC provides USPTA with a solid base on which to build support for industry projects. Occasionally, we lend this database to approved organizations such as USTA for use with community projects. *Support for ongoing industry projects.

This list includes the USTA Schools Programs, USTA National Junior Tennis League, USTA's Player Development Committee , the National Tennis Rating Program , and editorials and articles in ADDvantage, USPTA Professionals have been instrumental in the success of each of these programs.

Utilizing our exclusive member network of 7,500 teaching professionals, USPTAseNes as an ideal vehicle by which industry projects are advanced . USPTA has been , and will remain , extremely active in promoting player development in the grassroots in 1989.

Because this type of activity is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Association, we shall remain committed to expanding our involvement and developing new pron grams when and where possible. .

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ANNOUNCEMENTS NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO GET PUBUSIIED IN TENNIS MAGAZINE USPTA members are invited to submit instructional articles for publication in TENNIS magazine. Here is a chance to increase your stature among your peers and improve the image of the teaching profession.

Because TENNIS is a consumer magazine with a vast readership, it is important that the articles be of interest to the general tennis-

playing public. The articles should be original , informative, well presented and double-space typewritten .

Please submit manuscripts for initial editing to: USPTA National Headquarters, P.O. Box 7077 , Wesley Chapel , Fla. 34249. Upon acceptance, the article , With the author's byline, will be forwarded to TEN,NIS magazine for possible publication . Articles not sufficiently consumer oriented for use in TENNIS will be considered for publication in ADDvantage.

This opportunity carries no guarantee of an honorarium. However, should one be offered, it will be passed on to the author.

USPTA ANNOUNCE~ PRO PENN BAll WINNERS USPTA members who paid their 1989 Membership Dues pri.or to November 30, 1988 were eligible for the PRO PENN BALL DRAWING . A total of ten winners from all over the United States, each to receive six cases of Pro Penn Tennis Balls, were randomly drawn.

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The winners of the Pro Penn Ball Drawing were: Shizue lwai, Northport, NY; Steven Spies, Clearwater, FL; Roy Barth, Charleston, SC; Ross Boling, Auburn , AL; Douglas Bradley, San Diego, CA; David Schulze, Minneapolis, MN; William Kirsch , Brookfield, WI; Ann Beasley, Mclean, VA; Richard Howell, San Antonio, TX; and Ruth Jones, Houston, TX.

IN MEMORIAM USPTA is sad to announce the loss of a newly certified member, Gabe Russin . He was a USTA umpire and gave both his time and money to help the game of tennis.

Gabe Russin was a quiet man who died of a heart attack at age 51 . Those at Marjorie Park Tenn is Facility in Tampa, Florida know . he was always the first to volunteer to help with numerous junior tennis tournaments or sponsor an aspiring athlete. Denis Quilligan expressed it best when he wrote "One can only wonder what tennis in Tampa would have been iike if Gabe Russin had lived to share his expertise and love for the game with the Youth of Tampa."

ATTENTION! Specialty Courses Scheduled

Specialty Courses are an integral part of the USPTA's Continu ing Education Program. Each course consists of two, eight hour sessions. The sessions include classroom lectures, group discussions and practical application laboratories. Specialty Courses scheduled for 1989: SPECIALTY COURSES TO BE HELD IN TAMPA, FL:

SPECIALTY COURSES TO BE HELD IN BOCA RATON, FL:

Club Activity Programming , Rod Dulany Instructor- May 23-24 Group Instruction, George Bacso Instructor- May 25-26 Human Resource Management, Barbara Braunstein Instructor - May 27 -28

Accounting and Financial Management, Bob Smyth Instructor - September 16-1 7 Sports Psychology, Jim Loehr Instructor - September 18-19 Human Resource Management, Barbara Braunstein Instructor - September 24-25

Sports Psychology, Jim Loehr Instructor- July 17-18 Fitness and Weight Training , Jack Groppel Instructor - July 19-20 Applied Computers for Tennis Professionals, Tim Heckler Instructor- July 21-22

SPECIALTY COURSES TO BE HELD IN LOS GATOS, CA: .Management Relations, Curt Beusman Instructor- November 6-7 Sport Biomechanics, Jack Groppel Instructor - November 8-9 Retail Shop Management, Kurt Kamperman Instructor November 10-11

Tennis-teachers may register or request additional information on these courses by contacting the USPTA National Headquarters, Education Department at (813) ~73-3777 .

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Copper Mount., CO' Oklahoma City, OK Flushing, NY Bradenton, FL Birmingham, AL La Jolla, CA Chicago, IL Atlanta, GA Fresno, CA Phoenix, AZ Kahuku , HI Tampa, FL St. Louis, MO Woodland Hills, CA Myrtle Beach, SC Orlando, FL Cleveland, OH Flushing, NY Tyler, TX Stowe, VT Wilmington , DE Vienna, VA Nashville, TN Portland, OR Denver, CO Flushing, NY New Braunfels, TX New Haven, CT Ponte Vedra, FL Nashville, TN Murrieta, CA Redlands, CA Minneapolis, MN Orlando, FL Chicago, IL

Certification Training -courses April 5 April 14 April 16 April 22 April 22 April 29 May 12 May 12 May 14 May 16 May 20 May 21 May 27 June 17 June 17 June 23 June 24 July 9 July 22 July 29 July 29 July 30 August 6 August 18 August 19 August 20 September 10 September 23 September 25 October 21 November 17 November 18 November 19 December 16

Copper Mount., CO Bradenton, FL La Jolla, CA Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Tampa, FL Myrtle Beach, SC Orlando, FL Cleveland, OH Tyler, TX Wilmington, DE Vienna, VA Nashville, TN New Braunfels, TX New Haven, CT Ponte Vedra, FL Nashville, TN Murrieta, CA Monroeville, PA Nashville, TN Flushing, NY Vienna, VA Denver, CO .

Destin, FL Nashville, TN Atlanta, GA Murrieta, CA Boca Raton, FL Chicago, IL Tampa, FL Tampa, FL Columbus, OH Los Gatos, CA Tampa, FL

Specialty Courses May 23-24 May 25-26 May 27-28 July 17-18 July 19-20 July 21-22 September 16-17 September 18-19 September 24-25 November 6-7 November 8-9 November 10-11

Tampa, FL Tampa, FL Tampa, FL Tampa, FL Tampa, FL Tampa, FL Boca Raton, FL Boca Raton, FL Boca Raton, FL Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos, CA

The following dates and sites are the revised schedule of USPTA educational events to be held in 1989. These dates are slightly different from those that appeared_ in the last issue due to last minute additions. For further information, contact the Education Department at the USPTA National Headquarters, (813) 973-3777.

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Jeff Chandler, Ed.D. is the Exercise Physiologist and Director of Sports Med icine Research at the Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center in Kentucky. Dr. Chandler is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Athletic Trainer's Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association . He serves as an exercise physiology consultant to Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy as well as to the USTA's Sport Science Advisory Committee.

Dr. Chandler has published articles in professional journals including Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, the American Journal of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Journal. Dr . Chandler is actively working on several research projects related to tennis.

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significant factor in training for any sport that is rhythmic and continuous, though tennis may be better characterized as nonrhythmic and discontinuous. Traditionally, it is felt that the aerobic base should be built during the initial phases of tennis training with the aerobic training decreasing as the season progresses. In most instances, the mode of aerobic training recommended to tennis athletes in the off season is long distance running, perhaps 2 to 4 miles per day, 3 to 5 days per week. In terms of the specific physiological characteristics of the sport of tennis, it may be. possible to re-evaluate traditional aerobic training and look at alternative ways of building the "aerobic base ."

Using the concept of specificity of training, we know that training should be as specific to the sport as possible to get maximum results. In the sport of tennis, points last on the average 10-1 5 seconds, with 20 to 30 seconds of rest between points and 90 seconds rest between games. The type of muscular contractions required in tennis are generally quick and powerful, depending of course on the muscle group being observed . Is traditional aerobic training specific to the sport of tennis? Is there an alternative to traditional aerobic training that is more specific to the sport of tennis?

To answer these questions, let us compare two methods of training for an aerobic base

in the off season . The distances and times were chosen to demonstrate a point, not necessarily to propose a specific train ing program . Method 1, traditional aerobic train ing, consists simply of running 4 miles per day in 40 minutes 5 days per week, resting on Wednesdays and Sundays. Method 2, interval training, consists of interval running using 5, 10, 15, and 20 yard sprints with 15 seconds rest (at a slow walk) between each repetition and taking a 90 second rest every 10 sprints. For variation, some sprints could be performed in lateral, diagonal, and backwards directions. The total distance covered in a interval training session should be be in the range of 1.5 to 2 miles. For demonstration purposes, let us say that this program is also performed 5 days per week with rest days on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Typical heart rate responses to the traditional training method in a typical athlete might be to raise the heart rate to 150-160 beats per minute for 40 minutes. Typical heart rate responses to the second method of train ing might fall in a range of 140 to 180 with the heart rate dropping below 130 during the two minute rest periods. In which of these training procedures is the heart rate response more representative of the specific demands of the sport of tennis? The second method gives a heart rate profile more similar to a tennis match. The next log ical question is "Can this method of training in

Professional tennis player Susan Sloane is shown performing figure 8 sprints for tenn is-specific training while Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Kentucky, Pat Etcheberry, supervises.

short bursts that more closely mimics tennis heart rates incr.ease aerobic endurance?"

To answer this question scientifically, there is an increasing body of data to suggest that continuous short bursts of energy may improve aerobic endurance. From an empirical standpoint, hundreds of tennis players have been tested for cardiopulmonary endurance at the Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center from recreational tennis players to professional tennis players with very few testing below average. Of those asked specifically about aerobic conditioning 37% reported aerobic conditioning programs that were of appropriate intensity to improve cardiopulmonary endurance. Therefore, it is probable that some aspect of the tennis

player's training regimen improves cardiopulmonary endurance. It is also possible that people who choose to play tennis are already in good cardiopulmonary condition .

It is likely that, at least in many of the cases, playing tennis confers some degree of cardiopulmonary fitness. If we consider tennis an aerobic sport, we must agree that playing tennis will improve cardiopulmonary fitness.

If this is true , then a training program that produces a similar heart rate response should also improve cardiopulmonary endurance. It is probable that this training program will confer an adequate aerobic base for tennis.

There are other aspects that should be taken into consideration when designing a

conditioning program . The types of muscular contractions are a factor. For the most part, tennis involves quick powerful movements over shorter periods of time. Traditional aerobic training involves slow repetitive movements over a long period of time . There is an increasing body of scientific evidence that indicates that slow repetitive training reduces the ability of the muscle to produce force quickly and powerfully. It may be that traditional aerobic training interferes with the athlete 's ability to produce quick powerful movements. Possible interference with the neuromuscular pattern of muscle recruitment as well as enzyme and substrate changes in the muscle not specific to the energy system utilized. Traditional aerobic training may also increase the total workload, increasing the chances of overtraining and overload injuries.

There may be alternative methods to . developing an aerobic base in athletes. The program described is basically for the purposes of demonstration. The actual program would depend on the level of competition , the phase of training , the specific demands of the sport, and individual needs of the athlete. One consideration in tennis would be to include lateral, diagonal, and backwards running since those movements are specific to tennis. The coach and athlete should also consider that extenisve tradi tional aerobic training may be detrimental to the production of speed , quickness and power. Future research should be directed toward the level of aerobic fitness necessary to play high levels of tennis, the level of aerobic fitness to play high levels of tennis, the level of traditional aerobic training that does interfere with power and speed production, and the degree to which interval training can provide aerobic fitness. ~t

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Jay Massar! is the Tennis Director at Mequon Racquet Club and Nautilus Center in Milwaukee and has been Head' Professional at the Brynwood Country Club for the past three summers. A graduate of the University of San Diego, Jay was the former Head Coach of the University of Wi sconsin - Milwaukee men 's tennis team.

An active USPTA member since 1984, Jay was Wisconsin Pro of the Year in 1987 and President of the Wisconsi n USPTA District in 1986 and 1987.

s teaching professionals, we've all debated over which is more important making sure the student has fun or ensuring proper skill development. In a 1986 study by USTA, the average American tennis player was asked: "Why do you play tennis and take lessons?" The most commonly cited reasons, in order, were: 1) fun ; 2) friendship ; 3) exercise; 4) recognition ; 5) competition ; 6) skill development.

As educators, we must ask ourselves, "Is this typical of the individuals I work with?" If yes, then , " Do my .lessons satisfy these needs?" After all, most of us spend recreational time on fun things and part of providing our clientele with good service is satisfying their needs. Ideally, your best lessons are ones in which both fun and skill development are realized . Try and remember this simple mathematical formula: Fun +skill development= a winning combination for everyone involved . The best situation is the one in which everybody benefits. ¡ We 've all seen the situation in which students go out with an instructor and do nothing the entire hour and a half but play fun games, and they continue to do this week after week. The students are not learning new skills which will affect their progress after a certain period , but they love the lessons and the instructor for making them fun . The converse situation involves the instructor who is a stickler for detail. The instructor has the students sit down, talks to them for 15 minutes, and then methodically teaches the fundamentals by lining up the students and feeding them balls. The students become bored and lethargic and wonder why they can 't do fun drills like those done by the other class. The situation will cause students to become disinterested enough to quit tennis and take up a more exciting sport. This is especially true today with kids being "programmed " with so many different activities.

Today's teaching professional must have a three-step program toward the " winning combination. " Step 1 -Teach to the level that you are working with . This sounds easy, but many

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teach ing professionals fall into a rut of inflexibility for the simple reason that it's easier and takes less work.

Step 2 - Be organized . Have a lesson plan that incorporates learning and having fun . All too often I hear inexperienced teaching professionals say, "What can they be teaching? It's only a combination of volleys, groundstrokes and serves."

Step 3 - Be imaginitive. An imagiriitive teaching professional can take the most basic lesson plan and make it challenging, interesting and fun . The secret is to have students work hard (exercise), develop skills (educate) and make the drills fun so they don't mind the first two.

Here are some ideas for teacbing skills and making it fun at the same time: 1. Associate lunacy with serious learning to increase retention . Example: Give the students nicknames that are funny and encouraging . Hook them on tennis.

2. Take breaks a. Aim for things b. Tell jokes c. Play "Ball War" (teams stand two courts apart and aim balls at each other) d. Play "Draw, sucker ... " (take 10 paces, turn, spin racquet and "fire ") e. Play "Who can ... " 1) spin the racket on a finger, look "cool"?

2) catch the ball behind the racquet?

3) catch the ball without it bouncing on the strings 4) pick the ball off the court using a racquet and foot, a racquet only, or the racquet frame only. f. Shake racquets and introduce yourself to your partner g. Play hockey 3. Use imitation to vary the skill being taught. Example: When teaching the

"on balance" position·at the end of the stroke, tap your toe, put a finger in your ear, fix a sock, pick your nose.

4. Describe things imaginitively. Example: 'Trigger finger," "Take one giant mother-may-1 step backward," "Air your armpit," etc.

5. Ball familiarity drills are fun when the task is challenging ?nd/or the class is competing. The teacher must sell the • challenge. A dramatic demonstration, where the students can only watch, will increase their eagerness to try it.

Examples: a) 100 flipovers b) Catch the ball behind your racquet 6. To make the drill challenging, say, "See how many you can ... a) do in a row." b) ~~et in out of 10." c) make in a minute."

Shortly after ask, "See if you can top your own score."

7. On a difficult task, have the achiever shout, "I did it!" Then rotate partners.

8.1n games using a team of two or more, incorporate footwork drills such as: a) Slide to the doubles alley. b) Sprints with ball-control drills (i .e. bounce the ball as you run and touch the curtain). c) Have everyone in the class start friendly feeds with a backhand.

9. Use praise a) Make it a rule in class to acknowledge a good shot with, "Good shot."

Example: A perfectly executed lob that hits the baseline.

10.Utilize embarrassment, but follow closely with praise. Be very careful to keep it uniform with all students ,and to have them say it in fun. Example: Students who hit into the net must

shout, "I'm a fool," or tell the ball, "I'm sorry."

11.Use your class wisely to aid in demonstrations. a) Preface your demonstration with, "There's someone in this class who is a genius at..." b) Single out the "class clown," "shiest person" or "weakest player" and give that person attention to help build confidence.

12. Use rewards to intensify the competition. This will help increase the students' concentration and interest.

Example: "Winners pick up five balls, losers pick up 15 balls."

13. Build confidence in your students, even when correcting a mistake. a) "There's someone here who has the greatest forehand." b) "You're too good to make that mistake."

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c) "That's not like you. " d) "Do you knowwhothatshotreminds me of? Jimmy Connors follows through like that." e) "There's someone here who does that very well, like Chris Evert." f) Teach the students to make "positive errors." The way they react to mistakes will have a great impact on their confidence. g) The three-hit rule helps build confidence before tl:le point (in a pressure situation) starts.

14.Sell the skill. a) Explain the purpose , objective and benefits. b) Make it appear challenging. c) Make your demonstration motivate the student - be dramatic. d) Show the skill in a match situation to make it more meaningful. e) Sell the fundamentals: Chris Evert i:

the best player because she makes the fewest fundamental errors.

the rules. Example: "You lose the point if you don 't. .. a) hold your followthrough until the ball bounces. " b) keep your head still until the ball bounces." c) followthrough properly. " d) go to the ready position between shots."

15. Use rules to focus the attention of your class in a positive way. Teach the students to be non-judgmental. a) "Worry about your own game; don 't criticize your partner." b) "Manage your mistakes. You can't react negatively to a mistake by getting mad at yourself, banging your racquet on the ground, etc." c) Say "good shot" when appropriate. d) The three-hit rule teaches the students to cooperate before they compete.

17. Make class organization a part of the rules. Example: "You lose the point if you ... a) forget to say the score before each point. " b) don't have two balls before you serve. " c) show any negative display of emotion after the point. " d) don't use proper court etiquette while playing .'' e) listen properly to all directions before playing ." ¡

16. Teach the fundamentals through competitive drills. They will both focus the students' attention on the fundamentals and encourage good form in the transition from practice to play.

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18.Choose drills which incorporate a challenge factor. Example: Instead of down-the-line forehands, hit own-theline forehands touching the fence between shots.

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19. Teach the transition from practice to play by increasing the number of pressure situations. Use a progression. a) " Hit 50 short court and count your misses." b) "Hit 25 short court and count your misses." c) " Hit 25 in a row using only forehands, then using only backhands." d) Play short-court "pits and champs," a competitive drill where they now try to win the point. e) Play short-court "around the world ." f) Repeat the above on long court.

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20. 'Team Tennis Olympics" to music a) Circle - tap nerf ball consecutively b) Pass ball -racquet to racquet (line drill) c) Big Mac sandwich race d) Consecutive volleys e) Deep groundstrokes between service line-baseline with feeder f) Team cheer

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These are just a few ideas to make your lessons fun and productive. Many of them I've received from teaching professionals.

Many of them can be expanded upon . lf you have any to add to the list, I would appreciate n your sharing them with me.

Upcoming Events Group Instruction - May 25-26, 1989 -Tampa, FL.

onvention Dates USPTA Intermountain Division Convention April 7-9, 1989 - Copper Mountain, CO.

Sports Psychology- July 17-18, 1989 -Tampa, FL.

USPTA Southwest Division Convention - April27 -30, 1989- Phoenix,

Fitness and WeightTraining- July 1920, 1989- Tampa, FL.

Human Resource Management- May 27-28, 1989 -Tampa, FL.

AZ. USPTA Hawaii Division Convention April 28-30, 1989 - Honolulu, HI. USPTA Middle States Division Outing August 11 , 1989 - Philade lphia, PA. USPTA California Division Convention February 12, 1990 - UCLA US PTA Midwest California Division Convention - March 2-3, 1990 - Detroit, MI.

Applied Computers for Tennis Professionals- July 21-22, 1989- Tampa, USPTA New England Division Tournament -July 14-16, 1989 - Yale University, New Haven, CT. USPTA Middle States Division 35 and Over Grasscourts - July 18-21 , 1989 - Philadelphia, PA. USPTA Eastern Division Tournament- August 8, 1989 - National Tennis Center - Flushing , NY. US PTA Middle Atlantic Division Tournament - August 17-20, 1989 - Harbor Tower Apartments - Portsmouth, VA USPTA Missouri Valley Division Tournament - August 18-20, 1989 - Four Seasons Lodge and Country Club - Lake of the Ozarks, MO. USPTA Florida Grand Prix Circuit - August 19-21, 1989 Gleneagles Country Club Delray Beach, FL.

ournaments USPTA California Division Pro/ Am Tournament - April 7-9, 1989.

USPTA Florida Division Grand Prix Circuit -April 22-24, 1989 - Sawgrass Racket Club -Jacksonville, FL. USPTA Southwest Division Championships - April 27-30, 1989 - Ahwatukee Racquet Club - Ahwatukee, AZ. USPTA California Division Pro/Am Tournament - May 12-14, 1989 - Upland Tennis Club.

USPTA Florida Division Grand Prix Circuit -May 20-22, 1989- Naples Bath & Tennis -Naples, FL. USPTA Middle States Division Men and Women's Open - May 22-26, 1989 Philadelphia, PA.

USPTA New England Division Tournament -September 8-1 0, 1989 - Point Judith Country Club- Nanagansette, Rl. USPTA California Division Pro/Am Tournament - October 11-13, 1989 - Costa Mesa, CA. USPTA Southern Division Tournament November 3-5, 1989 - Raleigh Racquet Club - Raleigh, NC.

FL. Accounting and Financial Management September 16-1 7, 1989 - Boca Raton, FL. Sports Psychology- September 18-19, 1989 - Boca Raton, FL. Human Resource Management -September 24-25 , 1989 - Boca Raton , FL. Management Relations - November 6-7 , 1989 - Los Gatos, CA. Sports Biomechanics- November 8-9, 1989 - Los Gatos, CA. Retail Shop Management - November 1011, 1989- Los Gatos, CA.

other Events USTA Tune Up- April 9, 1989 -Manhattan Beach - California Division.

USPTA Grass Courts - April 14-16, 1989 -PGA West La Quinta- California Division.

Texas Tennis Day- April1 5, 1989- 12 Major Cities in Texas.

USTA Tune Up- April29, 1989- Dana Hills Tennis Club- California Division.

USTA Tune Up- August 23, 1989- Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. USTA Tune Up - November 5, 1989 Manhattan Beach- California Division.

USPTA Florida Grand Prix Circuit- November 4-6, 1989 - Bluewater Bay - Niceville, FL.

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Are You Teaching Tennis, Instead of Kids?

by Paul Roetert

W e n you head out to the court for a group lesson, do all of your students look the same? Doubtful. Some probably appear dressed head to toe in the latest tennis fashions carrying a new ceramic racquet while others are in sneakers and cut-offs and probably are using an old racquet their parents found in the hall closet. All the studen ts no doubt want to learn the game, but it becomes obvious some are interested in looking good during the process, while others are simply interested in the end result. Tailor your teaching method to each player's style, and research shows you will keep your classes filled and your students coming back for more.

William Little , from the University of Colorado at Boulder, received a research grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA), to study potential interactions between instructional strategies and two types of motivation. In his study, The Perfect Match: Instruction and Motivation, a written test was administered to beginning tennis players to determine if their motivation to learn the game was intrinsic or extrinsic.

Intrinsic motivation would translate to kids who practice their strokes and are not as concerned with winning points or games, while extrinsic motivation translates to kids who are more concerned with getting the ball in and over the net to win points regardless of their form . All subjects were randomly divided in one of two instructional groups: (1) knowledge of results (KR), which provided the students with external informa18

tion as to where their shots landed across the net, or (2) knowledge of performance (KP), which provided the students with information about the form of their strokes. All four of these groups (i.e . KP [intrinsic], KP [extrinsic], KR [extrinsic], and KR [intrinsic]) received videotaped, modeled demonstrations and practiced the skill to be learned (the tennis forehand) during a three-day period. The fourth day, the students' skills were tested . In both learning and testing phases, form and outcome scores were recorded .

The results showed that instruction emphasizing pertinent form aspects, rather than the outcome of the stroke, produced a slightly higher level of performance in beginning students. A second and more important finding in terms of student performance and enjoyment of tennis instruction was uncovered in the interaction and questionnaire results. These results suggested that by appropriately matching the type of instruction with the student's motivation (i.e. form instruction for intrinsic oriented youths and outcome instruction for extrinsic oriented youths), students will learn better and enjoy their instruction more.

Little recommends you determine if your students are intrinsic or extrinsic oriented and gear your lessons to their style. He believes this will provide a better learning situation that is more enjoyable to beginners.

For further information on Little's study, contact the United States Tennis Association's Princeton office. o

Paul Roetert is the Coordinator of Research for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Player Development Program, based in Princeton, NJ . Roetert is responsible for the testing, evaluating and tracking of upand-coming young American Tennis players and providing them with the most current information on sport science. He also integrates scientific principles of training in USTA national programs, serves as staff coordinator to the USTA Sports Medicine Committee, administers the USTA research grant program and secures grant monies from outside agencies.

A United States Professional Tennis Association member, Roetert previously served as a tennis professional at the East Hartford Racquet Club in Hartford, CT, and the Neispic Tennis Club in Glastonbury, CT. Roetert is currently working to complete his doctorate of philosophy at the University of Connecticut Department of Sport and Leisure Studies, concentrating in biomechanics and motor learning.

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In so many ways are the doctors our profession. From the day we walk on the court for the first lesson , to the day we retire from teaching the game, our methods should parallel those of an outstand ing physician .

The sim ilarities begin the day we pass our professional tests. As we are all aware , a physicians' training is much more detailed and taxing. The financial rewards are quite different for most of us, but the jobs do parallel to an extent in how we deal with our studen ts or patients.

When we receive a brand new student to the game, we play a role much like that of an obstetrician. We do our best to make sure that the student's first introduction to the game (or world of tennis) is a wonderful experience. An experience that will keep them growing to higher levels.

As the student passes through the beginner and intermediate levels of instruction, we are playing the role of the pediatrician .

They are in the adolescent period of their tenn is career. Our Job, as the tennis doctor, is to make sure that they develop the proper mechanics and attitude to excel at the higher levels to come.

During the tournament years, we take on many roles of the physician. We become a neurologist at times to develop the proper nerves to play at a highly competitive level.

We play the role of a physiologist in order to keep that player healthy while on the court, and a surgeon when a particular part of a player's game needs dissection and reassemble to perform at a higher level. At times we even have to measure the heart of our student to play the game at this level, to make sure it is str.ong enough to compete 22

under pressure . For this role we are the equivalent of a tenn is cardiologist. And as we all know, there is the role of the court psychiatrist. Th is is sometimes the most difficult of all of our roles, but essential when our student needs a little help with the mental aspect of the game.

In the post-tournament years of a player's career, our job becomes that of a geratologist. We want the student to enjoy the game for its social benefits. For them , a game of tennis should provide not only exercise, but enjoyment as well. Our objective with that student is to facilitate that transition, and ensure their tennis life for many years.

The parallels are there . It is up to us to perform each of these tasks to the best of our abilities. With so many tennis doctors available today, how does a student make their selection? What are the criteria used to separate the quacks from the esteemed?

Wl'th so many tennis dodors availabl e today how does a student make their seledion?

A good physician usually looks the part.

He is neat, well shaven , and is in good health because he cares about himself, as well as his patients. Can you imagine going to a cardiologist that is 50 or more pounds overweight? There is a definite loss of credi bility when you are presented with an antithesis of the profession. The tennis professional should look the part of a healthy

athlete. We are out there running around in our shorts and little can be hidden.

A good physician keeps his equipment in top working order. When you enter a doctor's treatment room , all of his equipment is placed in perfect order. He is ready to go to work, and we should be too. Our racquets, clothing and shoes should be in top condition , especially since we are fortunate enough to get much of it free or at little cost from manufacturers. Ther is no reason for a worn out grip on your racquet, or shoes that look as though you just mowed the lawn in them .

Good record keeping is a must in the medical profession . The doctor knows every treatment for every visit that you have made to his office. Could you imagine entering his office and him asking , "We ll, what did we do to you last time? " I am always amazed at how many tennis professionals ask their students, "Well , what did we work on last time?" There goes the credibil ity. A few notations after each lesson makes it so much easier the next time that student is met for instruction. If you can teach thirty to forty hours of tennis each week without taking notes and still do a good job, you are in the wrong profession . You should be a clairvoyant!

A good physician tries to develop a sense of rapport with his patient before starting any procedure . We should do the same with many of our students. Sometimes they are a slight bit apprehensive about taking lessons or what to expect from them . It is our responsibility to get them to feel at ease before starting into the heavy part of the lesson.

ack?

A good physician makes a proper diagnosis by asking questions, observing the patient's body, taking necessary specimen , etc. Take the time to listen to your students, watch them hit, or play points with them to find out what makes their game tick.

We must arrange our schedules .so that adequate time is given to make our final diagnoses, ...

After the diagnosis, a good physician prescribes a treatment that fits the patient's problem . We do the same. Unfortunately, too many tennis professionals dance around the problem rather than risk a complex correction . They assess a student's difficulty as too involved to undertake, and so avoid the stroke altogether. Can you imagine walking into the doctor's office with appendicitis. only to find that he would rather treat your ingrown nail? All because he was not in the mood to do surgery, ¡or did not know the procedure.

There is one area in our parallel professions where the tennis professional must surpass a good physician . We must keep our lessons on time . From the very first lesson of the day, to the last, our teaching day is governed by the hour or half-hour lesson . We must arrange our schedules so that adequate time is given to mak~ our final diagnoses, clean up the examining room , and be ready for the next patient. The club

lobby should not become a professional's waiting room. Be prompt and respectful of your tennis patient's time .

It is important that tennis professionals be business professionals in fee collecting.

Can you imagine your doctor finishing your treatment and putting out his hand for the cash rightthere in the room? A good physician never takes the money himself, nor should a good tennis professional. In the atmosphere of a club, fees for services rendered should be collected by the accounting department or the control desk.

A good physician has a member of his staff make a follow-up phone call after a treatment. This way the patient knows that he really does care. We, in turn should take a few minutes to watch our student play, or give them a call after their next league match or practice session to see how their treatments are progressing .

Stay current on new trends and improvements in the profession. Good physicians are always taking seminars, reading new research in their field, and sharing information with others in their profession. We are no different. Good tennis professionals should read tennis periodicals, attend US PTA National and Divisional Conventions, and take time to share information with others in the tennis industry.

The parallels could go on and on . Think about your own teaching, or the professionals that work for you or with you . Which category do they fall into- that of the tennis doctor, or the tennis quack?

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Dean Snyder is currently employed as Director of Adult Tennis at Franklin Fitness and Racqu et Club in Southfield, Michigan .

He has been a full-time teaching professional in the Detroit area for the past sixteen years.

He has been actively involved with USPTAsince 1977, and has served as Treasurer and Vi ce President of the Midwest Divison, and President of the Southeast Michigan district He is currently Treasurer of the Southeasten Michigan Tennis Association .

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NIAC Gets Involved ·i n Grassroots 'Y:u can achieve a great sense of satisfaction from improving yourself or your career. You can achieve an even greater sense of satisfaction from knowing that at the same time, you are helping others. As tennis continues to grow, teaching professionals become more valuable to the industry and are placed in a position to direct and shape the future of the sport.

The National Industry Action Committee (NIAC) is a task force which supports all worthy projects in an effort to increase participation in tennis at the grassroots level.

One such project is the ATF /USTA Racquets for Kids program , which puts tennis racquets

in the hands of thousands of ch ildren .

Racquet donations are made through public parks, schools and recreational facilities so that any child in America who wishes to learn our great sport can . Collection boxes for th is program are available through USTA This is only one example of the type of action undertaken by NIAC. Besides making tennis accessible to children nationwide, NIAC is of great benefit to those USPTA professionals participating.

Each NIAC member is awarded a certificate of merit for his or her contribution.

Time invested in committee projects is also applied toward points for the Master Pro-

fessional category, and committee members are recognized from time to time in ADDvantage magazine. In addition, participants receive on-court benefits, not to mention the personal satisfaction of being a · charter member of an industry-wide movement to secure the future of tennis.

If you would like to become involved in NIAC, please complete the .form below. If you are already involved and would like to renew your commitment, please check the appropriate line. Return the form to USPTA National Headquarters, P.O. Box 7077 , Wesley Chapel , FL 34249 . For further information, call (813) 973-3777.

(return this portion}

NIAC Commitment Form ___ I would like to become a member of NIAC. ___ I would like to renew my commitment to NIAC .

• 1have agreed to commit to one or more of the following programs. ___ 1. I wish to participate in the ATF/USTA Racquets For Kids program by acting as a collection center.

(Contact USTA for collection boxes at (800) 223-0456.) ___ 2. I commit to string racquets that are collected in my area. (Strings will be made available through ATF at (407) 848-1 026.) ___ 3. I would like to participate in teaching tennis fundamentals in grassroots programs deemed worthy by USPTA. I will devote hours to these programs each year.

Please send my personalized certificate to: Name --------------------------------------------------~---------Address ________________________________________________________ City _________________________ State _______ Zip _ _ _ _ __ Work Phone ( ,

____________________ Member# ____________________

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USPTA'S COURSES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS CLUB ACTIVI1Y PROGRAMMING May 23-24, 1989 Rod Dulany, Course Director

GROUP INSTRUCTION May 25-26, 1989 George Bacso, Course Director

This course offers a comprehensive overview of activities in aub Programming. Topics are:

This course is designed to familiarize tennis-teaching professionals with the skills needed to organize and conduct small and large group lessons. Topics are:

• • • • • • • •

Programming Philosophy Pro/Member Relations Advertising Tournament Formats for All Levels Socials with a Theme Choosing Ladies' and Men's Teams Keys to a Successful Junior Program What Do Members Want?

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT May 27--28, 1989 Barbara Braunstein, Course Director This course facilitates learning in many areas of human resource management pertinent to teaching tennis. Topics are: • • • • • • • • •

Self-Esteem Stress Management Goal-Setting Time Management Image and Self-Projection Presentation Skills Team Playing The Art of Delegating Team Leading

• • • • • • •

How to Prepare Group Application Forms Establishing a Theme for Lessons Safety Procedures in Group Lessons How to Work on Individual Problems Within a Group Proper Rotation of Students Assigning Homework How to Establish the Level of the Group

TO REGISTER Please fill out and return the registration form below.

For room reservations, please contact Saddlebrook, The Golf and Tennis Resort at 1-800-282-4654 (in Florida) or 1-800-237-7519 (outside Florida). Details on accommodations and facilities for these courses are available by calling USPTA's Education Department at (813) 973-3m.

Registration Deadline May 13,1989 (ABSOLUTELY NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED WITHOUT REGISTRATION FEE)

USPTA SPECIALTY COURSE REGISTRATION FORM Please register me for the following:

D Club Activities Programming D Group Instruction D Human Resource Management

FEES 1 Course 2 Courses 3 Courses

$200 $350 $400

Return to: USPTA Specialty Courses • P. 0. Box 7077. Wesley Chapel, FL 34249

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INDUSTRY ACTION

USPTA MEMBER WINS CAR AT PRINCE DRAWING ATLANTA, GA- USPTA Professional Greg Hilley came away from February's Super Show a happy man after winning a $27,000 Buick Reatta Coupe in a drawing of Prince dealers. · Hil ley, owner of Greg Hilley Pro Shop/ Mirror Lake Racquet Club in Mobile, AL,

had his name selected in a special drawing held during the annual Super Show at the Georgia World Congress Center. Showgoers packed the Prince booth as Dallas Cowboys running back Herschel Walker drew Hilley's name from among hundreds of Prince dealers. "I was sitting having a beer when they called my name," said Hilley, adding , " I think we're going to keep it (the car)for a while."

Five runners-up in the drawing each rece ived a Prince CTS Thunderstick racquet.

USPTA MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN USTA TENNIS WORKSHOP PRINCETON, NJ- Eleven USPTA members journeyed to Atlanta, GA for a peach of an event. The United States Tennis Association showcased the latest tenn is innovations at their annual Tennis Workshop at the Georgia World Congress Center during the Super Show held February 7-8.

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Thousands of show-goers packed the Prince booth on February 11 as Dallas Cowboy Herschel Walker (center) , a participant in the " Best Athletes Play Prince" program drew the winning name. Greg Hilley (seated in car), USPTA member and owner of the Greg Hilley Pro Shop/ Mirror Lake Racquet Club in Mobile, Alabama, was the grand prize winn e~.

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A distinguished faculty, which included USPTA members Barbara Braunstein, Peter Burwash, Randy Chamberlain , Rod Dulany, Tom Gullikson, Rodney Harmon, Jim Loehr, Pau l Roetert, Randy Stephens, Sean Sloane and Kathy Woods, discussed the latest tennis topics ranging from on-court drills to business skills and the fascinating world of sport science.

The 1989 Workshop featured a full day of lectures devoted to sport science. Authorities including Jim Loehr (USTA director of Sport Science) and Paul Roetert (USTA Coordinator of research) discussed all facets of athletic development from nutrition and exercise to physiological testing and performance strategies. The USTA and its panel of top advisors are on the cutting edge of the field , working to integrate sport science into the new USTA Player Development Program .

Exciting and innovative on-court tips for adults and children were given by Peter Bu rwash (USPTA Master Pro), Rod Dulany (USPTA President and Master Pro) , Tom Gull ikson (USTA National Coach), Rodney Harmon (USTA Coordinator of Cl inician 's Services), Sean Sloane (USTA Director of Recreational Tenn is and USPTA Master Pro) and Kathy Woods (USPTA Treasurer).

On the recreational side, regional tennis experts Barbara Braunstein (Director of the USTA's Florida Schools Program), Randy Chamberlain (Director of Tenn is, Wild Dunes Resort, SC) and Randy Stephens (Tennis Manager, City of Macon, GA and USPTA Master Pro) shared their expertise on marketing, business systems, adult program ming and working with volunteers.

EVE KRAFr APPOINTED USTA DIRECTOR OF

RESOURCE DIVELOPMIHT PRINCETON, NJ - Eve Kraft, director of the United States Tennis Association 's (USTA) Center for Education and Recreational Tennis since 197 4, has been appointed USTA director of resource deve opment.

It is a new position and is effective immediately.

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Eve Kraft is now the USTA Director of Resource Deve lopment, a posi ti on which uti lizes her expertise and creativity.

In making the announcement, USTA President Gordon Jorgensen noted, "With the association placing increasing emphasis on recreational tennis, we need an individual with creativity and skill to seek out exciting new programs to attract players in every age group. As our network of national and sectional programs grows so does our need for more sophisticated methods of raising funds. Throughout her creative and administrative career at the USTA, Eve Kraft has demonstrated remarkable versatility in establishiog new programs and in negotiating with both government and the private sector for funds to help support these programs. " Because of the growing diversity of departments headquartered at the USTA's Princeton office, the former Center for Education and Recreational Tennis is now known as the USTA office in Princeton.

As Kraft moves into her new position, responsibility for the day to day administration of the Princeton office will be assumed

by Sean Sloane, director of recreational tennis for the USTA. A native of Philadelphia, PA, Kraft cofounded the USTA's education and recrea-

tional operation in 1971 with the late John Conroy. Her volunteer work began in Princeton , NJ, in 1955 when she founded the Princeton CommunityTennisAssociation. ln 1971 , she was appointed the first women's varsity tennis coach at Princeton University and , later that year, also co-founded the USTA's annual Tennis Teacher's Conference . In 197 4, she was appointed to the development committee of the International Tennis Federation.

Throughout her career, Kraft has been identified with the growth of recreational tennis programs for schoolchildren , adults, seniors and disabled players. The recipient of many national awards and citations, Kraft is also the author of articles and books on tennis and is a sought-after speaker at tennis events and workshops. She frequently represents the association at national tennis forums as well as corporate and academic gatherings. In her new position as director of resource development, Kraft will utilize the expertise, creativity and contacts she has made and maintained throughout her career in tennis.

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY FOR COACHES CONFERENCE ST. PETERSBURG, FL- The Sport Psychology Institute, an information and educational organization , announces The First Annual Conference on Sport Psychology for Coaches. The event will take place June 8- 10 at the Hyatt Regency in Miami , Florida.

Thi s event will feature over four dozen psychologists and practitioners. The speakers have worked with Olympic athletes from virtually every sport, professional teams, and colleges across the country.

The all-star cast includes USPTA Master Professional Jim Loehr, director of sport psychology at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy who has worked with many of the top ranked tennis players in the world including Martina Navratilova; Michael Yessis, biomechanics expert who has developed strength training programs for the Los Angeles Rams and

hundreds of others; John Silva, founding president of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology; Jodi Yambor, sport psychologist for the University of Miami who has worked extensively with All-American quarterback Steve Walsh; Rob Gilbert, Director of the Center for Sports Success who has worked with high schools and colleges throughout the northeast.

According to Executive Director Anver Suleiman, " Our conference will provide coaches with the opportunity to learn performance enhancing st-rategies crucial for success, directly from the sport psych- ' ologists responsible for developing and refining these techniques."

Topics to be presented include Motivational Strategy, Overcoming Performance Blocks, Recovery from Injury, Vision Training, Video Modeling, Endurance and Performance, Concentration, Stress Management, Explosive Strength Training and at least three dozen more.

For further information, write or call John Sikes at Sport Psychology Institute, 109 58th Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33706/(813) 367-6675.

USTA ANNOUNCES AREA TRAINING CENTER TEST SITES IN II LOCATIONS ACROSS THE U.S. PRINCETON, NJ - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has named 11 cities across the U.S as locations for pilot area training centers. Each site will function as a localized center for junior tennis training and development as prescribed by the USTA's Player Development Program . The goal of each USTA area training center is to help the 20 best players within an established geographical region reach their maximum potential.

"We are very excited about the pilots.

They are extremely important to us and to the spirit of Player Development, because more young players than ever before will have a chance .to be a part of the USTA

system," said Lew Brewer, USTAadministrator of Area Training Centers.

Players training at area centers will have their development tracked , and can receive specific training advice for themselves, their parents, and personal coach. The purpose of the pilot phase is the experiment with the specially designed curriculum , methods for scouting and selecting players, and to gather important sport science information to be used in the USTA national databank. Selected sites will be in operation March 1 through June 1. Eventually over 100 area training centers will be appointed nationwide, involving over 2,000 young players. The pilot sites

are: Central Park, San Juan, PR; USTA National Tennis Center, Flushing, NY; Central Park, Plantation, FL; Boise Racquet & Swim Club, Boise, ID; Arthur Ashe Tennis Center, Philadelphia, PA; Riverside Tennis Center, Wichita Racquet Club, Wichita Country Club, Wichita, KS; Longfellow Racquet Club, Wayland, MA; Arden Hills Country Club, Sacramento, CA; John Drew Smith Tennis Center, Macon, GA; Tennis Club of Lansing, Ml; Grand Rapids Racquet Club and Ramblewood, Grand Rapids, Ml; White Hills Athletic Club, Kalamazoo, Ml; and McFarlin Tennis Center, San Antonio, TX.

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USTA ANNOUNCES RESEARCH GRANTS AVAILABLE PRINCETON, NJ - To help individuals currently involved in or interested in pursuing tennis research , the United States Tennis Association is pleased to announce the availability of Research Grants.

"The purpose of these grants is to encourage people who are independently, or in conjunction with academic institutions, exploring information related to the teaching or playing of tennis," said Paul Roetert, coordinator of research, who is heading up the grant program. "Our primary interest is in original research that will benefit both tennis players and the tenn is playing public at large," he added .

For 1989, the USTA has set aside $10,000 in grant money. In most cases, awards w'ill range from $250 to $750. Research can be done on any number of topics. During 1988, 22 grants were awarded , covering topics relating to the psychological as well as physical aspects of tennis. The results can be present~d in the form of a report, thesis paper or project summary. Information gained from these efforts will be widely dissem inated by the USTA to all tennis playe r.s and coaches to contribute to the enha'f1cement of the game.

Interested individuals should write for an application form to Jill Salayi, USTA, 707 Alexander Road , Princeton, NJ 08540. Completed grant applications must be returned to Princeton by May 31 , 1989. Grant decisions will be made by July 1, 1989 and all appl icants will be notified.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED PRINCETON, NJ- The USTA is pleased to announce that nom inations for the 1989 USTA Community Service Awards are now being accepted.

"Each year the USTA presents its annual commun ity Service Awards as a way of recognizing people who have contributed the ir time and effort to improving recreational tennis in their community," explained Sean Sloane, director of recreational tennis for the USTA. "Award winners are honored during the USTA National Tennis Teachers Con-

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terence in September and receive plaques and cash donations to their respective programs," he added .

All candidates must have at least three consecutive seasons of field work and be nominated by a minimum of two people familiar with the person 's work. Members of the candidate's immediate family cannot be nominators. In addition, candidates must be approved by their local USTA Section and district.

Among nomination criteria to consider are: the scope of his/her program; amount of volunteer efforts on behalf of tennis, impact of the community's overall recreational picture ; new and innovative features resulting from the candidate's activities; inspirational ¡ and motivational work with adults br juniors; involvement of other recreational groups, such as the YM/YWCA, Police Athletic League, Boy or Girl Scouts, in the establishment of a community oriented program; and association with USTA Section and/or district.

Any interested in nominating an outstanding volunteer should write for an appl ication to: USTA Community Service Awards, USTA, 707 Alexander Road , Princeton, NJ 08540.

Nominations must be postmarked by June 10, 1989.

NEW VIDEO ADDRESSES PRESSURES IN JUNIOR COMPETITION PRINCETON, NJ - The bleachers surrounding the tennis court are filled with spectators, not to mention parents and coaches. Out there alone on the court, the pressures on the junior competitor are immense. Not only is the opponent a tough player, but mom and dad have sacrificed a lot to enable their ch ild to compete, and are expecting a big win in return. The coach has also given trem endous amounts of time to th e player and is providing " intense " stares each time a point is lost. The player is ready to explode, or at least give up the game.

If this scenario is a fam iliar one , help has arrived! A new United States Tennis Association video, That Special Partnership: The Parent, The Coach, The Player addresses the intricate balance which must be struck between all parties involved in the tenn is experience. Featuring Jim Loehr, director of sport science , Stan Smith , director of coach ing and Ron Woods, director of Player Development, as well as a number of parents of jun ior players, the video provides new

insights and an understanding to the role each person must play to create a strong team.

The film includes strategies for min imizing stress, tips for creating an environment for athlete to grow not only as a tennis player, but more importantly as a well-rounded, individual and an overview of the positive life-skills learned through the sport. In add ition , there is a Question and Answer section , where the most commonly asked questions by tennis parents are addressed. After each question, the tape can be paused for discussion by a group, and then Loehr states the USTA position .

If you are the parent or coach of a junior player, That Special Partnership: The Parent, The Coach, The Player can help you with the tough questions and situations you face . To rent the video, contact either the USTA office in Princeton, NJ 1-800-223-0456 or your USTA Section office. Information is also available on purchasing the video.

DIVISION NEWS

DON HIGHTOWER NAMED ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OFUSRSA SAN DIEGO DIVISION- Don Hightower has been appointed Associate Director of the United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA). Hightower's career includes eight year 's tennis-teaching experience as a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certified professional and three years as Director of the Vic Braden Tennis College : in Switzerland . Hightower is a USRSA certified stringer with a Bachelor's Degree in recreation administration from San Diego State University.

Hightower will oversee international expansion of the USRSA and the USRSA's stringer certification program .

KURT KAMPERMAN APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF STAN SMITH INTERNATIONAL EASTERN DIVISION -Stan Smith International appointed USPTA member Kurt Kamperman as president. The announcement was made by Gil de Bottom, Chief Executive Officer of All American Sports.

Kamperman will work with Stan Smith providing consulting services to developers 1n conJunction with the planning, marketing, promotion and management of tennis facilities as well as coordinating the architectural design .services for these facilities. Kamperman JOined All American Sports in 1987 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Stan Smith International is a division of All American Sports specializing in the development and marketing of tennis facilities.

kno~ledge of tennis club operations, makes h1m 1deal for the position," he said.

McAllister has taught tennis full time for 25 years and has directed World Team Tennis matches, the Jack Benny Pro-Celebrity T~urnament, the U.S. Junior Wightman Cup Tnals, and numerous camps and clinics. He was also named Texas Pro of the Year in 1976 and 1980.

KEN MeAl' ISTER NAMED TENNIS DIRECTOR TEXAS DIVISION- Ken McAllister, USPTA Master Professional , has been named Tennis Director at Lakeway's World ofTennis according to Clayton Cole , Vice President of Club Operations.

McAllister was USPTA National Pro of the Year in 1981 . He has been the Director of Tennis at Lakeside Country Club in Houston since 1977 and, prior to that, was Director of Tennis at Walden on Lake Conroe .

"We are pleased that Ken is joining the ~orld ofTennis," said Cole. " His experience 1n the tenn1s profession , combined with his 31

What Does Insurance, Community Involvement, Savings and the USPTA Helve in Common?

by Gordon Collins, USPTA Vice Presid e nt

They all make good business sense' It is taken for granted that all of us should have multiple insurance policies and save money for our future, but how many of us view our profession in the same light? To me, being involved in the tennis community and the USPTA are just as important as my savings and insurance plans. If I am willing to spend ten percent of my income on insurance and savings, should I not spend ten percent of my time securing the future of my profession?

Shoul dn't we who dir edly profit from our sport be adively participating in these organizations?

I have thoroughly enjoyed my profession in tennis. Through it I have made a good living, had a wonderful work environment and made many friends. To preserve and strengthen my sort and profession is certainly worth ten percent of my time. In our local tennis communities and organizations are many wonderful volunteers, most of whom do not make a living in the tennis industry.

These are people I truly admire, because they are donating their time and efforts to a sport they love. Shouldn't we who directly profit from our sport be actively participating in these organizations? Just as I want to have a say in how my savings are invested, I also¡ want to be involved in the planning and development of my sport and profession.

The primary reason I joined the USPTA was due to the efforts of four men, Andy

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Briant, Ken Waits, Fritz Earle Ill and Dave Houston . These men were the leaders of our Northern California USPTA Division . All of these men were successful at our profession . At the time it was very difficult for me to understand why these gentlemen took the time out from their very busy schedules to help me and many other junior¡ professionals. While some individuals may consider them unwise for supporting their com petition, they viewed it as a way of building up and solidifying their industry. They were smart enough to realize that as the size of the pie grows, so will the size of their piece.

One of the best ways for the growth of tennis and our profession is to become involved in our community or national tenn is events. As a USPTA Professional, people in your community are looking to you for direction and leadership. In order to keep tennis alive and prospering, we must continue to support our present participant base and bring in a new flow of players. In the next

One of the best ways for the

grovvth oftennis and ourprofession is to become 1nvolved . .. few months, you will be receiving information on some of the events that the US PTA is actively promoting. These include; USPTA National Participation Day, National Tenn is Month and the Plymouth Ladies Doubles Classic. I appreciate all of you who are contributing to the growth of our sport and profession - after all , I think it only makes n good sense.

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