Addvantage 1990 July

The Trade Magazine of Men and Women Tennis-Teaching Professionals'"

Volume 14 - Issue 7

July 1990

The Voice Of The Tennis Teaching Profession NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Rod Dulany

First Vice President

Jack Justice

Vice President

Secretary/Treasurer CEO LEGAL COUNSEL

Gordon Collins Dave Sivertson Kathy Woods Cliff Drysdale Will Hoag Tim Heckler Paul Waldman

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Assistant to the Executive Director

Rich Fanning Photo by Russ Adams Productions

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Public Relations Coordinator Corporate SeNices Manager

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Christi Call-Neumann

Discusses the player development movement and her role as national coach.

Dale Henry

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Kathy Buchanan Laraine Reid

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Few players demonstrate early preparation betler than Gabnela Sabatini, shown at the 1989 U.S. Open . See th is month 's Tennis Tip on page 19.

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LYNNE ROLLEY INTERVIEW

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TENNIS TIP: EARLY PREPARATION

Gabriela Sabatini shows there's no substitute for getting set early.

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Building an Image Your reputation can be your biggest friend and worst foe

Rod Dulany, President

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our profession, upward mobility often depends on the tennis teacher's reputation. I can 't think of any greater asset than your members or students letting the outside world know they have a great professional at their club.

Similarly, there is no greater respect than that which is earned from your peers.

These types of praise don 't automatically come with the title "tennis professionaL" You have to earn them. It takes honesty, fairness and hard work - and it won't happen overnight. li takes years to build a reputation that can enhance your position in your profession We can all benefit by re-familiarizing ourselves periodically with the USPTA Code of Ethics. I'm not suggesti ng you do so simply to determine if, say, a competitor is infringing on you r space, but rather as a personal yard stick.

This code serves to remind each of

us of the need for professional integrity and a sense of responsibility to ou r club members, employees and other profess ionals. It must be held in accordance with the highest possible standards.

Yo ur personal commitment and loyalty to your job, profession and the game wi ll show that you are not a "flyby-night" operator but rather a professiona l who wants to be a part of the future.

At the end of each work day, ask yourse lf

Did I add another bui lding block to my professiona l and personal integrity?

If you can answer yes to these questions, then your reputation has become your positive personal resume. ~t

Was my job performance of the highest quality possible?

Did I treat my members and fel low professiGnals with the same respect that I would wan t them to accord me?

Were each of my mem bers aided in reaching their tennis goals?

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~----.!!JP These photos il lustrate proper coordination of front foot and body rotation, beginning with the foot at a 45degree angle to the baseline.

As the server rotates his hips and trunk and beg ins his toss, the front foot begi ns to pivot.

Q. Watching the pros play on tele-

I have seen many professional players rotate the front foot on their serve or even start the serve with the front foot parallel with the baseline. This is done with little effect on the final outcome. Bear in mind, however, that a professional player has the ability to do something out of the ordinary such as this and sti ll hit an exce llent se rve .

Credit the pro's high level of coordination for negating the effect of th is minor extraneous movement.

Because your students lack this level of coordination , I would be very concerned about them rotating the front foot on the serve . Rotation of the front foot occurs as the player coi ls the hips and trunk in preparation for the serve. As the professional player does this , he or she wil l rotate the hips and trunk; the front foot simply follows that movement, creating a whole body rotation .

For you r students, the limitation might be that in conju nction with this foot movement, there is not a coiling effect taking place but rather a body turn . Take , for example , a

vision, I notice that in preparing for their service motion, many position their front foot at about a 45-degree angle to the baseline. This is how most people are taught to stand, yet, as some pros toss the ball (and proceed to rotate their hips and trunk), their front foot pivots on the ball of the foot to a position parallel with the baseline.

Although the player is able to serve well, I am concerned about this movement of the front foot, especially now that my own students have begun emulating it. Does this movement create any limitations on the serve?

DR. GROPPEL: There are many idiosyncrasies such as this that exist in the game of tennis. The big concern I have about any idiosyncratic movement is whether it actually limits performance. Th e question that needs to be asked is Does rotation of the foot limit the player from hitting the best serve possible?

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Although the front foot is now parallel to the baseline. the server is able to proceed with proper body rotation.

right-handed baseball pitcher, who starts his motion with both feet facing the batter.

As he begins his windup, his right foot moves parallel with the pitching rubber. enabling him to push off toward the plate.

The difference is, with the baseball pitcher. it is the rear foot that rotates, so that it can be used to push off against the pitching rubber . With the tennis player. the front foot rotates, causing the whole body to turn , which can cause an actual reduction in the coiling effect.

When it comes to coaching , I've always believed that "simplest is best. " The more body parts put into motion unnecessarily, the greater the chance for a mistake. I recommend working with your students on a comfortable foot position at the baseline and trying to minimize rotation of the front foot. This rotation may not necessarily limit the final outcome of their serve, but unless your students have extraord inary coordination. it cou ld throw off their balance and ability to consistently hit the serve as well as they wou ld like.

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LYNNE ROLLEY

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Talks about her role as USTA national coach and how teaching pros can influence the player development movement

Lynne Rolley has forged a tennis career on the cutting edge, doing what¡few women before her could do - achieve prominence as a teaching pro. During the 1970s, the onetime junior champion coached Domino 's Pizza TEAMTENNIS in Oakland, Calif , and served as head pro at Moraga Country Club in Moraga, Calif In 198 7, Rolley and three other noted teaching pros - Tom Gullikson, Nick Saviano and Benny Sims - were named the national coaches for USTA 's new Player Development Program. In the following interview, Rolley reviews the progress of the Player Development Program, with emphasis on the role of the national coaches, and explains how teaching pros can get involved.

ADD: How did you become a USTA national coach?

ROLLEY: I began my teaching career 20 years ago at St. Mary's College (Moraga, Cal if.) as the men 's varsity tennis coach .

Although at that time it was unique for a woman to be in that position, I was there for three years. The next 17 years I spent working at clubs specializing in junior development.

During this time, I coached and developed seve ral leading co llege players. One was Mike Bauer from the University of California at Berkeley, who had been an active member of the USTA Jun ior Davis Cup team and eventually became a touring pro.

The last five years of my club tennis career,

I was head pro and tennis director at the Moraga Country Club, which , again , was a somewhat unique position for a woman to be in . At the same time , I was coaching Domino's TEAMTENNI S in Oakland, which was both men and women players, while I was continuing to teach and travel with nationally ranked juniors.

Having heard the tentative plans outlined

by Arthur Ashe for (USTA's) Player Development Program , I realized the program was a perfect vehicle for me to utilize all of my coaching experiences . I pursued it not only because of my expertise but also because I felt the USTA needed a strong female role model in the position of national coach .

"I pursued {the Player Development Program) not only because of my expertise but also because I felt USTA needed a strong female role model (as a) national coach."

"We have a tremendous amount of talent in this country. Our sport science research will be a big key. {The girls p layers) need to bring their fitness to a higher level."

"These (teaching pros) have come forward and supported the Player Development Program. They obviously love the sport and have a commitment to help junior development."

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ADD: What are the prerequisites to becoming a national coach?

ROLLEY: The national coaches have varied backgrounds in the tennis industry.

Generally, each of us has been a player , coach, manager and has been involved with the USTA at various levels.

Personally, I have participated in all of the major championships as a coach and a player . I have a business background and management experience. And, of course , I have a passion for the game of tennis.

ADD: Describe the role of the national coaches and your role in particular.

ROLLEY The national coaches as a group need to be informed on all the American players. We work together as a team to share information . We work very closely with the director of coaching, Stan Smith , to be as effective as possible for all American players and coaches.

We all have particular areas of the program to manage. I am in charge of the U.S. junior girls. I need to be aware of all the competitive junior girls in the country and assist to a ce rtain degree at every leve l. As the g irls develop and the se lect few excel , I take a lead role in se lecting and coaching the National Team members.

ADD: Assess the current state of the girls player development in the U.S. ROLLEY: We have a tremendous amount of talent in this country right now. With the Player Development Program , we hope we have a better system to develop this talent efficiently. Our sport science research will be a big key. The girls need to develop as ath letes. They need to bring their fitness and condition ing to a higher level . To ensure long and injury-free careers, they need sound techniques . They need to continue with school to develop as educated, responsible athletes.

The cr iteri a for team se lection has changed - no longer is there an age limit.

We now base our se lections on potential , commitment, resu lts and attitude. In other words, a position on the National Team is not secured by results. We 're looking for the individual to develop lonq-term . This year, we have girls who range in age from 14 to 18. Last year, Jennifer Capriati was our youngest team member at 13 years old .

Certainly that year on the National Team was an important siage in her development.

ADD: Describe a typical daily program at a USTA regional training center.

Does it vary from visit to visit?

ROLLEY We have very formal programs such as the development cam ps, which are very structured, four-day programs. We try to give them as much information aspossible , and when I say that, I mean this is not simply a four-day maJor workout. One of the comme nts we heard when we first did these camps was, "Well , I'm not tired , I haven 't had a workout, " and we said , "Well , that's good. We want to give you information and have you take that information home and use it. If we have to sit you down and discuss your backhand , your diet or what-

ever we see you might need help with, we 'll do it. We're not going to hit millions of balls and just drill you to death."

Although we see a reason for drilling, we have information that we want to get out to the kids. So we ¡ may start wlth a whole morning of physical testing and an afternoon of instruction . Before we work on anythi(lg, we demonstrate what we're looking for. We se nd the kids home with the demonstration written out and all the sport science information already written out for them . At night, we have seminars. We bring in (USTA sport sc ience advisors) Jack Groppel or Jim Loehr and other guest speakers. It's a ve ry structured educational camp. On the other hand, we have mini-camps. I have two or three players who I just work with personally. We do whatever is appropriate for the player. The personal coaches and the parents are always invited. The more people we can get observing. . Unfortunately, it's not economically feasible sometime s.

ADD: Does this program compare to the one USTA offers at its area training centers?

ROLLEY: The area training ce nters are going to distribute much of our information and follow some of these guidelines. We've recruited 100 of the best coaches in the country to head the se training centers. It's just wonderful that these coaches are involved . They are the core, I think, of tennis growth in America.

We had a meeting a couple of weeks ago . The talent in the room was impressive.

These people have come forward and supported the Player Development Program.

They obviously love the sport and have a commitment to help junior development in the country. Each training center will have 20 players, boys and girls together. More local coaches will assist in the program parttime. The program will involve 2,000 talented juniors around the country.

ADD: Who from USTA develops these curriculums?

ROLLEY: Lew Brewer (administrator of USTA training centers) is in charge of the 100 area training centers. The director of player development, Ron Woods, the director of coaching , Stan Smith, and the director of sport science , Jim Loehr, all have considerable input on the curriculums, as do the four national coaches.

ADD: How do you track a player's progress?

ROLLEY: The tracking process depends on the level of the player. National Team members are tested and tracked regularly.

We go to many of the eve nts with the team members and have regular comm unication with their parents and personal coac hes.

We are involved with the team members fulltime . We even communicate with their schools and teachers.

The next level is the Training Assistance Program - the TAP players. Thi s group of players is assisted on a part-time basis. We help these players in a variety of ways such as guidance with training and scheduling; training camps; sport science information; conditioning; finan cial aid; and wild cards.

As national coaches, we are available to help all American players. We hope the personal coaches, parents and players will take advantage of what we have to offer.

Says Rolley, "We now base our INational Team) selections on potential, commitment, results and attitude. In other words, a posrtion rs not secured (only) by results."

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ADD: How are USPTA pros involved in the Player Development Program? In your opinion, are there any other ways that USPTA pros might help?

ROLLEY A USPTA pro would be involved in an area train ing center as the head coach of the training center program , or as an assistant, or as a personal coach of a participant in the program. I believe most of the coaches are trying to involve as many local pros to assist with the program . We also have scouts who are volunteers for the training centers. It is very important for USPTA pros to know that player development is for everyone We would like everyone involved to some degree and we would like to assist pros and players according to their needs. At the same time , we need the assistance of the USPTA pros. We need a constant line of communication with the teaching pros. Developing players must be a team effort · ·

Player development has three goals. The first one is to get a much broader base of people playing tennis from every socioeconomic background. The second goal is to help the good players be the best they can be. The third goal is to help the really superb players become champions. Our program has focused to date on the second and third goals. We all need to work together on the first goal.

We've got a couple more years before we put this whole thing together. But, hopefully, we 'll have a pretty big stimulus in the game if it all works, and I think it's already starting to. I really think that it is going to filter down to a lower level; it's going to enrich everybody. And, again, the USPTA pro in the grassroots is a major key.

As the whole thing evolves, there have to be more scholarships, more money and more associations to help these kids. As a

national coach, if there is a young person who I see as a very novice tennis player and I believe this person could become a great tennis player, I can get directly involved . There is an avenue for it There is also a player development person in every (USTA) section whose job it is to run player development in the section. So if there's someone good in the section, this person can ultimately wind up in my hands.

There are ways to shortcut a lot of things that weren 't possible before. That doesn 't mean every good little athlete can call us up and say she's going to be the next Steffi Graf. But at the same time, we have to keep our eyes open, which we have, and I think we've made major headway by really sticking our necks out and supporting some players in difficult situations and as tennis professionals doing our job.

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USPTA DRILLS Offense vs. Defense This drill is effective in teaching students how to close out a point when the opponent is in the defensive position.

Divide an equal number of players in single-file lines on opposing baselines.

One side is Team A, the other is Team B. Team A begins at position 1 on the baseline opposite the feeder. Team B, on the feeder's side, begins at position 2. The feeder starts the drill by hitting a lob, short angle shot, drop shot or driving the ball to the first student in line on Team A The student plays the point out against the first person in Team B's line. The objective of Team B is to play offensive tennis by closing in on the net Team A, meanwhile, must play good defensive tennis by either hitting a lob or staying in the point , long enough to hit a put-away.

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Using the singles court. one student is positioned just behind the baseline center mark, while the other two stand just in front of the opposite service line - far enough away from the net to allow the baseline player reasonable time to react to the ball.

The instructor, standing straight behind the two students at the net. feeds the balls.

Score is kept for the student at.the baseline only, based on 15 feeds. Keeping score encourages put-away volleys by the net students while encouraging the baseline student to run down every ball.

The instructor puts the ball in play so that the baseline student is forced to make a running shot The net student, closing in after the shot is hit from the opposite court. plays the volley and then returns to"his or her original position. The baseline student is not permitted to lob, and the net students must return to their original spot near the service line so that the point will last a while. ¡ Scoring is kept out loud by the instructor, starting at 7 points for the baseline student The score is raised or lowered one point per rally. The baseline student wins when the score reaches zero, whether or not 15 balls have been played . It is the net students' goal to raise the baseline student's score as high as possible by hitting clean winners. To lower the score , the baseline student must force an error or hit a clean winner.

If the baseline student's shot does not land in the court. no point is scored by either side . A lob by the baseline student is counted as a missed shot If the baseline stude nt is able to return the feed plus three more shots consecutively, a point is subtracted . If the baseline student makes contact but misses two consecutive feeds from the instructor, a point .is added. After the game is over, the students rotate.

If more than three students are involved, the score can be used to dictate a certain number of laps or sprints to be worked into the rotation . For lower-level students, use the doubles court In that case , use 12 or 18 balls in order to regulate for stamina levels.

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by Diane Selke

T eaching tennis to juniors ages 4-1 0 is one of the greatest challenges a teaching pro can take on . A great teacher will show patience , creativity and , most of al l, a sense of humor. Kids will be kidst To keep their attention, you must keep them interested and motivated.

Over the past nine years, I have explored many ideas in a program I call TOT Tennis (Teaching Our Tots Tennis). In this program, the players are placed in 4-6. 6-8 and 8-10 age divisions. This gives a 6- or 8-year-old the option to move up a division, depending on his or her height and ability.

I also classify the divisions by name. " Little Strokers" (4-6), "Strokers" (6-8) and " Netters" (8-1 0) are tor inexperienced jun iors or juniors who need help on the ir hand-eye coordination . " Little Hitters" (4-6), " Hitters" (6-8) and "Players" (8-1 0) are comprised of juniors who can demonstrate a forehand , backhand and volley when fed balls by a pro. " Players" must do all this and have a good service motion.

Next, I decide what schedules to offer the groups. My summer TOT program runs from June through August We qo twice a week tor three weeks - Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Then we take a week-long break in order' tor the pros to recoup and to make sure the juniors are in the corre ct class.

Classes are 40 minutes each , which I have found to be the maximum period 4-8year-olds can handle, whereas 8-1 0-yearolds can go tor an hour. Over two hours, then , I'll run three classes tor the 4-6-yearolds. I usually have these students early, at 10 am, which is when they seem to do their best Each division has six classes. At $6 per junior per class, your income tor each division would be $216. With 70 juniors 16

participating in last year's program , the gross income tor June was $2 ,520. The pros divided $1 ,520 and the cl ub netted $400 less expenses. The racquets, stickers, and helpers fees were paid out of the club's percentage .

In July and August, the c lub made a higher net because the juniors already had their racquets. I do not pro-rate tees if the junior already has a racq uet, and especially it the junior enrolled in the program last year . Many parents ask to pro-rate, but I stand firm on this because the racquets are taken from the club's percentage .

However, if the junior outgrows his or her racquet and has previously taken my pro-

gram, I wi ll exchange the racquet (Let's say a 5-year-old starts with a GLM 21, then returns the following year having outgrown the GLM 21. I'll give the player a GLM 23 in exchange for the GLM 21 .) Th is way, I have a supply of racquets for the next groups and the cost for the club decreases over the years I'l l only trade up to GLM 25s. If the 10-12-year-old is ready for an adult racquet, then the parents buy the racquet I once had 24 juniors signed up tor a " Little Strokers" (4-6 years old) class from 10-1 0:40 a.m on Mondays and Wednsdays.

I used two courts with four TOT nets (I 'll explain these later) . The students were divided into four groups of six, according to

T.OT Tennis emphasizes the need to maintain junior interest through understanding and innovation.

age and ability. There were four pros and three or four " helpers." (A helper is a high sc hool student who wants to learn how to teach tennis. This person assists the pro in feeding balls, g.etting the equipment set up on time, taking the juniors to the nursery after class is over, and just about any other situation for which the pro might need helpl Helpers are paid $3 per 40-minute class, which is taken from the club's percentage.)

How to keep track of 70 juniors? I take attendance with stickers, taking a posterboard and listing the name and time of the group on top, with the names of the juniors printed down the left-hand side. I've found that juniors, especially 4-6 years old , won't take the time to read long, detailed instructions.

Each time the students come to class, they put a sticke r by their name. The last day of class, the juniors not only keep their racquets, they get their stickers also. The stickers are made to cut out with their names so the juniors can put them on the wall or refrigerator at home.

Before ending the class, I like io talk to the parents and let them know if their junior shou ld advance to the next class or stay in the current class to review more technique .

You have to explain to the parents that hand-eye coordination takes longer for some and that to advance a junior too soon can be detrimental.

Here's a way I have found to hejp a junior's hand -eye coordination : "SAM ." This is a tennis ball with a three-foot piece of clothesline through it. Double-knot the rope at one end and pull it through the ball. Tie the other end of the ·string to your racquet.

You now have an excellent device for handeye coordination . ("SAM" is currently under patent.)

I use "SAM " to assist with ground strokes, volleys, overheads and serves. It is easier for juniors to hit "SAM " because it is

restricted in movement. Make sure "SAM " winds around the racquet after the junior hits the ground stroke. On volleys, "SAM " winds around the racquet with only 3-4 inches of slack rope . Juniors learn to tap "SAM " rather than swing at it. On overheads and serves, "SAM " helps juniors make good contact above their heads without fear of being hit by the ball.

Balloons can also be used to teach hand-eye coordination . Use round balioons, not odd-shaped ones. The students tap the balloon , trying not to let it hit the ground.

Older juniors can actually hit the balloons back and forth over the net. Give the students balloons to take home to practice.

Keep in mind, however, tl:lat the young juniors might get scared if a balloon pops. I only use balloons if I am teaching indoors.

Final ly, make your own TO.T. nets. If you have indoor courts, the netting between the courts can be used. The lower portion that needs replacing from time to time comes off with Velcro. Take a section of this net and tape a piece of rope with masking tape along the top of the Velcro side. You now have a net the same height as those purchased from most kits. For the stands, use PVC pipe and cement. Fill the PVC partially with sand . You can build two TO.T. nets for under $60.

The juniors will evolve into what you make of this grassroots instruction program.

If they do not have a stairway to cl imb, they won 't get to the top. Only a few make the professional tour. But your tots can enjoy o tennis for a lifetime!

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Gabnela IS 1n a " luck" position . her body at lull p1vot w1lh her shoulders turned . The forthcoming topspin response is well disguised .

As she beg1ns her forward mot1on. the racquet head drops below the pomt of contact Note how lillie her elbow bends

Her hips and trunk pivot and her weight moves forward as the racquet head moves from tow to high, enabling her to hit with topsp1n.

Gabriela is in total con trol as she strikes the ball and begins to follow through . Contact is wel l out in front. the resu lt of early preparation .

PLAYER: Gabriela Sabatini SHOT: Topspin Backhand TIP: Early Preparation The key to success with any stroke is early preparation . Gabriela Sabatini, as demonstrated in these photos, is one of the best on the women 's tour at getting set up early. The advantages are many.

Her concentration is heightened . She can disguise the backhand , not letting on whether she plans to hit a topspin , slice or even drop shot return . And her reaction time is quicker, which enables her to adjust for a bad bounce and make a high-pace return on a serve or ground stroke. Remember, the faster the court surface, the more important it ~ is to prepare early for your shots. ~

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legally speaking

Tackling Discrimination Editor's note: One of the most common member requests directed to the USPTA National Headquarters is for legal advice.

The following question-and-answer column

by Paul Waldman, USPTA 's general counsel, is in response to this growing member need and will appear monthly. We welcome questions on legal issues affecting USPTA members and teaching pros in general and will publish one per issue. Address these questions to the National Headquarters, c/o of "Legally Speaking. "

Q: I'm wondering what role USPTA

might have in helping me oppose discrimination in finding employment as a tennis-teaching professional?

A: If you are a USPTA member and are not hired for a job, and you are convinced it is the result of discrimination based on sex, race, religion , age or physical handicap, you may sue those who discriminate against you under federal law and probably under the law of your state. This applies to both private and public employers.

As to federal law, the main applicable statute is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law provides that the employer must employ at least 15 people in order to be subject to suit In addition, you should be aware that the statute of limitations is very short A claim generally must be made within 180 days of the time the discrimination took place. You will be required to bring your claim before a federal discrimination agency, and if you do not receive satisfaction there , you can file a lawsuit Potential damages include money and benefits you might have lost because of the fact that you were not employed and punitive damages, if the charge is race discrimination. In addition , if you win the suit, you can recover counsel fees.

Almost every state has its own antidiscrimination laws, quite parallel to the federal laws. Fortunately, under the law of most states, the un it of employment that would allow someone to sue is fewer than 15 persons, sometimes as few as five . Your lawyer would advise you whether to bring a claim under federal law, state law or both .

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Paul Waldman USPTA General Counsel discrimination case, you would _have to show that your qualifications were s~;~itable for the job and that you were better qualified than the person employed in your stead . USPTA might be helpful to your case in this area. Your lawyer should be able to call upon the Association to testify as to the meaning, objectivity and reliability of the certification procedure .

How else can USPTA help a member who is discriminated against in an employment case? One way is by educating employers, through articles in publications and personal contact, that it is against the law to discriminate in employment practices.

Realistically, it is probably fair to say that many offending employers are well aware of the law's requirements in this area. They are able to justify their conduct to themselves by saying that they are only conforming to the wishes of their facility's membership.

They overlook the fact that their members' discriminatory wishes are the very reasons the law had to be enacted in the first place .

Another way the Association might help is to insure that if it is proved in any court or

other proceeding that a USPTA member has violated the law, then an appropriate disciplinary proceeding can be brought from within the Association against that member. You must keep in mind, however, that USPTA cannot proceed against a member in this kind of case without a prior judicial determination.

I recommend that you consult a local attorney to determine whether you have a discrimination claim . Make sure the lawyer has full familiarity with employment discrimination law. Find out in advance the basis of the lawyer's fee . He or she might charge you for the initial evaluation . If the determination is that you have a good case, you probably would be better off in this kind of action if you could bargain with your lawyer to take the matter on contingency (ie , if you do not recover any1hing, the lawyer will not receive a fee , but if you do, the lawyer will receive a percentage of that recovery) . This will often be under a sliding scale and you will be responsible for reimbursement of the lawyer's out-of-pocket o expenses, including filing fees.

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Topic: Junior Development

1. Who or what tends to be the most valuable source of ideas, opinions and suggestions in a junior program.?

0 A USTA manuals 0 B. the kids themselves 0 C. parents 0 D. the tennis professional 2. True or false: Getting parents involved in the structuring of your programs should be avoided at all costs.

3. True or false: A child 's mental tension may actually benefit his or her game by creating more concentration on the court.

4. True or false: If desire is not present, there is not much a pro can do with a child.

5. What are the three main ingredients young people must have to play up to their potential?

D A ski ll, determination , positive reinforcement 0 B. determination , di ligence, destiny 0 C. good coaching, good parenting, good facilities 0 D. desire, discipline, belief 6. What is the most important consideration when grouping students into different levels?

DA age 0 B. mental matu rity 0 C. physical maturity 0 D. Band C 7 . What is the "80-20" principle in dealing with beginning students?

0 A the knowledge that 80 percent of beginners will not move up the tennis ladder while 20 percent will 0 B. making 80 percent of the activities educational and 20 perce nt fun 0 C. making 80 percent of the activities fun and 20 percent to reinforce a

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particular skil l, mostly through repetition 0 D. recognizing that 80 percent of a beginner 's knowledge must come from the coach and 20 percent from parents or other sources 8. True or false: The instructor should gear the intensity of the lesson to match the ability of the group.

9. How long should a summer junior program run?

D A one week 0 B. two weeks 0 C. three weeks 0 D. four weeks 10. True or false: In hitting a tossed ball, it is all right for a student to compromise proper technique in order to accomplish the task.

11 . Compared with the number of children who participated in sports in the 1960s, the number participating today is ___ .

0 A much more DB. less 0 C. approximately the same 0 D. slightly more 12. It is estimated that the multiple relationship of age, stature and weight accounts for ___ percent of a child 's ability to run, jump or throw.

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0 A 9-11 DB. 12-14 0 15-17 D D. 18-20

14. The average strength of large muscle groups changes around age ___ , when males demonstrate a significantly higher amount of muscular tension than females.

DA 14 DB. 15 0 16 0 D. 17

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15. What are the two areas that may retard proficiency for a child just learning to hit a tennis ball?

0 A strength and coordination 0 B. vision and movement 0 C. motor and sensory skil ls D D. motivation and muscular development 16. True or false: Physical activity does not stimulate bone growth.

17. True or false: Over-training can cause damage to a young person 's bone structure.

18. What is the USTA's entry level recreational program for boys and girls?

DA NCRT 0 B. USTA-JT 0 C. NJTL 0 D. NTRP 19. True or false: In a junior program, it is not important to have an instructor who enjoys working with children so long as he or she can teach.

20. True or false: Even though your scholarship students are the best players, you should not challenge them more or work them harder than your other students.

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D.ates That Rate Exams and Upgrades July 6-7 July 7-8 July 8 July 13-14 July 20-21 July 21-22 July 22-23 July 23 July 28-29 July 28-29 July 29-30 August 4-5 August 5-6 August 5-6 August 16-17 August 17-1 8 August 19-20 August 19-20 August 26-27 September 6-8 September 9 September 9-1 0 September 21-23 September 24-25 September 28 October 4-5 October 5-6 October 6-7 October 7-8 October 9 October 19-20 October 20-21 October 20-21 November 3-4 November 4 November 5 November 9-1 0 November 10-11 November 11-12 November 13 November 17-1 8 November 18 November 18-1 9 December 1-2

Atlanta, GA Murrieta, CA Redlands, CA Tampa, PL Tampa, FL Monroeville, PA Dallas, TX Chicago, IL Nashville, TN Flushing, NY Mclean, VA Cherry Hill, NJ Parker, CO Richmond, VA Chillicothe, OH Destin , FL Carmichael, CA Houston, TX Atlanta, GA Phoenix, AZ Richmond, VA Mclean, VA Palm Springs, CA Chicago, IL Woodland Hills, CA Hot Springs, AR Minneapolis, MN Ft. Washington , PA Las Vegas, NV Flushing , NY Bradenton , FL Boca Raton , FL Detroit, Ml Portland, OR Redlands, CA La Jolla, CA Tampa, FL Louisville, KY Dallas, TX Flushing , NY Milwaukee, WI Farmington , CT Los Gatos, CA Hilton Head, SC

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Certification Training -courses July 6 July 7 July 13 July 20 July 21 July 28 July 28 August 5 August 5 August 16 August 17 August 19

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July 25-27 Nashville, TN August 16-18 Houston, TX September 6-8 Mclean, VA October 17-19 Tampa, FL November 15-17 Los Gatos, CA November 19-23 Los Gatos, CA December 12-14 Tampa, FL

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Maywood, NJ Maywood , NJ Maywood, NJ Maywood, NJ Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs, CA Minn./St. Paul, MN

The above schedule of USPTA Certification exams and courses is subject to change. For more information, call the USPTA Education Department at (813} 973-3777.

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Take a break from the hard courts, head for the g~ass.

Take your best shot in the USPTA Golf Tournament The championship course at Marriott's Rancho Las Palmas Resort is the setting for the fifth annual USPTA Golf Tournament. Tight, rolling failways and undulating greens make every hole a unique challenge. After a hard day on the courts, retreat to the course and tee up for a great day of golf.

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Upcoming Events ~ onvention Dates ~ USTA Tennis Teachers'

USPTA Missouri Valley Division Educational Function - November 910- Kansas City, MO.

Conference -August 2931 , 1990 - Sheraton Centre - New York, NY. .

USPTA Florida Division Educational Function - December 8, 1990 Naples, FL.

USPTA National Tennis Teachers Convention -September 15-23, 1990 -Marriott's Rancho Las Pal mas- Palm Springs, CA USPTA Northwest Division Convention -October 19-20, 1990 - Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN .

USPTA Hawaii Divisional Coaches Clinic -December 29, 1990.

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USPTA New England Division- Septerr,ber 7-8 , 1990 - Point Judith Country Club -Narragansett, Rl. USPTA California Division October 11 -13, 1990 - Costa Mesa, CA USPTA Northern California Division - October 15, 1990 -San Francisco Tennis Center - San Francisco, CA

USPTA Missouri Valley Division Convention - November 9-1 0, 1990 - Kansas City, MO. Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association (ITCA) - December 15-20 , 1990 - Sonesta Sanibel Harbor Resort - Ft. Myers, FL.

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USPTA Northern California Division- August 13, 1990 - Redwood City, CA US PTA Southern Division - August 17-19, 1990- Melrose Country Club- Hilton Head, SC. USPTA Intermountain Division- August 18, 1990 - Cherry Hills Country Club - Cherry Hills Village, CO.

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pecialty Courses Group Lesson (Part I) July 14, 1990- Maywood,

NJ. Group Lesson (Part II) -July 15, 1990 Maywood, NJ. Stroke Production (Beginners) - August 11, 1990 - Maywood, NJ. Stroke Production (Intermediate and Advanced) -August 12, 1990 - Maywood, NJ .

Strategies and Tactics - September 16, 1990 - Palm Springs, CA

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USRSA Stringer Certification -July 1, 1990 - Nevada Bob's Golf and Tennis -Woburn, MA USPTA Middle States Division WorkshopJuly 16, 1990 - Philadelphia, PA USPTA New England Division WorkshopJune 20, 1990 - Yale University - New Haven, CT

Stroke Analysis - September 17, 1990 Palm Springs, CA First Aid and C.P.R. - September 18, 1990 -Palm Springs, CA Nutrition - September 23, 1990 - Palm Springs, CA Stroke Analysis - October 19, 1 990 Minn./St. Paul , MN.

USPTA Texas Division- Summer Educational Seminar August 18-20, 1990.

USPTA Florida Division Educational Function - August 18, 1990 - Destin, FL. USPTA Pacific Northwest Division - November 4, 1990 Multnomah Athletic Center Portland, OR.

The above schedules are subject to change. Questions should be directed to the division or organization in charge of the event. To have your upcoming event published, send the information well in advance to Upcoming Events/ADDvantage, P.O. Box 7077, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543.

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INDUSTRY ACTION US PTA • The final tally isn't in yet, but at least 1,400 teaching pros took part in activities May 12 in USPTA's Across America Tennis Day, making it one of the largest single-day grassroots events in history. Florida was tops among USPTA di visions w ith 212 members participating. Middle States had the hig hest percentage of partic ipants with 1 04 (3 5 percent) . Teac hing pros who parti cipated in the event but did.not register (you we re registered only if you received a starter kit and event T ~s hirt) are asked to call the USPTA Headquarters at (81 3) 973-3777 .

Advisory Committee , a USTA delegate and director of a USTA junior training center.

• HIRED: Roy Brunson as head pro at Ro yal Lahaina Tenni s Ran c h, Lahaina , Hawaii; Dave Kozlowski as director of tennis at Laurel Oak Country Club, Sarasota, Fla.; John D. Woods as director of tennis and Scott Smith as head pro at River Hills Country Club , Brand o n, Fla .; William Savarese as vice president/ player representative for President's Athletes Planning Service, Orange Park, Fla.; Ed Beyster as director of tennis at Thousand Oaks Racquet Club, Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; Howard Hunt as national sales director for Filipa Sportswear, Birmingham , Ala.

USTA • Bids are being accepted from tenni s c lubs to become the host sites for three proposed claycourt tournaments in the spring of 1991 . The new circuit - all $150 ,000 events - will serve as a lead-in to the $250 ,000 U.S. Clay Court Champi onships and will further the effort to deve lop claycourt champions.

• Marshall Happer, USTA exe cuti ve director and chief operating offi cer, has been named tournament director for the U.S. Open. Happer repla c es Michael Burns, who will become tournament director of the proposed 1991 claycourt circuit.

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• Howie Burnett, head pro at Great Bay Athl eti c Club, Newmarket, N.H , was named Professional of the Year by the New England Di v isio n. In 1989 , Burnett served as president of the New England Division , chairman of the New Hampshire State

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• A total of 34 top juniors have been selected by USTA to compete in the U.S. Olympic Festival on July 8-12 at the University of Minnesota. Leadi ng entries include Ivan Baron of Plantation , Fla., Keri Phebus of Newport Beach, Calif , Jonathan Leach of Laguna Bea c h, Calif. , and Courtney Rose of Beverly Hills, Calif.

Players will be grouped into four regions, coached by Roland Ingram (West), Lisa Fortman (East), Ron York (North) and Jane Strause (South).

• Jean Desdunes of Atlanta , John Dinneen of Lexington, Ky., Erick lskersky of Lafayette, La., Sheila Mcinerney of Tempe, Ariz., Mike Patrick of Knoxville , Tenn ., and Brad Stine of Fresno, Cal if., have been named 1990 USTA Summer Coaches. They will assist the USTA national coaches and travel with and coach designated members of the U.S. National Team and USTA Training Assistance Program .

• Helen Keeler has retired after 19 years as coordinator of the annual USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. Kee ler was the first

full-time employee in the USTA- Prineeton, NJ, office.

• Jay Snyder, veteran of 23 years of umpiring, has been named USTA director of officials. He will work out of USTA's New York offices. Snyder has served as chairman of officials in the Middle States section and has chaired men 's si ngles, doubles and mixed doubles finals at the U.S. Open.

• The National Club Association (NCA) has introduced a comprehensive Environmental Impairment Liability insurance package for private clubs, claiming it to be the most farreaching coverage avai lable. The package covers underground storage tanks and offpremise releases as well as director liability for such releases. NCA is located at 3050 K Street NW, Suite 330 , Washington , D.C. 20007.

Associations • The American Tennis Industry Federati on is distributing a $1 50, 000 grant to eight programs in order to promote tennis in 1990. Recipients are the Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta, the AAA Youth Foundation Tennis Club of St. Louis, the National Foundation for Wh eelcha ir Tennis , the Phoenix Chal lenge, the Tennis Industry Council , the Chicago Tennis Fest, a new marketing position of USTA, and USPTA's Across America Tennis Day.

Manufacturers • Penn Racquet Sports will become the first tennis ball manufacturer to use recycled plastic in the production of its ball containers.

Each container will have 25-30 percent recycled plastic. The end caps presently con tai n 50 percent recycled aluminum.

• Slazenger has been named the official ball of the Australian Open for the 1991-93 events.

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Pro Tours • The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) concluded a six-month search oy announcing it will move its 35-person headquarters 1n December to the Stouffer Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg, Fla. The five-star waterfront resort includes a hotel and condominium complex currently under major renovation .

WTA, which has changed its name from WITA, will locate its executive offices within walking distance of the resort in a four -story facility now under development WTA's headquarters are presently in Miami.

• A state appellate court has barred construction of a permanent $13 million tennis stadium in Key Biscayne, Fla., the planned new home of the Lipton International Players Championships. Lipton chairman Butch Buchholz, noting that the ruling does not disallow the event from remaining in Key Biscayne, announced the 1991 event will be held March 15-24 at the existing site, the International Tennis Center.

Earlier, Buchholz denied a report in TENNIS magazine that the Lipton would move next year to Phoenix, Ariz.

• The Molson Men's Doubles Classic a nationwide amateur event, begins its seco'nd year this month with local matches. The event is expected to involve 8,000 teams and 400 local sites. Eight regional champion teams will advance to the national final at the 1991 Lipton International Players Championships. Call (800) 344-4469.

• Tennis Week magazine has named Merrill Chapman, Steven Sheer and Julie Tupper to the position of co-managing ed1tor. The trio replaces Renee Dussalt who resigned as managing editor on Ma; 18.

• Triple L Productions/ Driscoll Communications has released a fitness video titled Body Prep, Tennis! Hosted by Tim Mayotte, the two-part video identifies enjoyable and effective ways to get in shape for tennis and also addresses stroke mechanics. Call (800) 523-7117.

Persons who apply for the USPTA Master Professional rating before Jan . 1, 1991 will be grandfathered into the old requirement that they must have held a Professional 1 rating for at least five years. All applicants after Jan . 1, 1991 must meet the new requirement of 10 years as a Professional 1. An item in June's ADDvantage incorrectly stated current Master Professional applicants must meet the 10-year requirement

Answers to Tennis Quiz on page 24.

1. 8 8. True 15. 8 2. False 16. False 9. 8 17. True 3. False 10. False 4. True 11 . A 18. C 5. 0 19. False 12. A 6. 0 13. 0 20. False 7.

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(Note: All questions were taken from The USPTA Junior Development Manual.)

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SCIENCE & TENNIS

Playing · Coaching · Winning Tennis Science for Tennis Players

by Howard Brody, Ph.D. 150 pp. , ll/us., 1987

Dr. Brody explains how the laws of physics work in the game of tennis. Item #4049 Price $15.95

Science of Coaching Tennis

by Jack L Groppel, Ph.D., James£. Loehr, Ph.D. , Scott Melville, Ph.D. , and Ann Quinn, MS 272 pp. , lllus. , 1989 A combination of the sport sciences of biomechanics, motor learning, exercise physiology and sport psychology into one comprehensive volume. Item #4149 Price $21.00

Complete and mail to: USTA Publications Department 707 Alexander Road Princeton, NJ 08540-6399 Amount

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Tennis Science for Tennis Players (Item #4049) $15.95 Science of Coaching Tennis (Item #4149) $21.00 The Pursuit of Sporting Excellence (Item #4151) $24.00

The Pursuit of Sporting Excellence

by David Hemery. 295 pp. , lllus. , 1986 The candid remarks of 63 top performers from 22 sports give you valuable insight into the ingredients of athletic success. Item #4151 Price $24.00

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Come Join Us You're cordially invited to one of the premier tennis events of the year Tim Heckler, CEO

Summer is an exciting time in our sport. It is the · busiest time of year for recreational players and tennis facilities alike. It is also the time of year when tennis produces headline news with the playing of the French Open , Wimbledon and U.S. Open.

For most teaching pros, these are breadand-butter days, a time to focus on earnings, career development and image building.

Not coincidentally, it is also a time when teaching pros make plans to attend major educational conventions and conferences.

I urge each of you to stop and reflect: What can I do to improve my tennis teaching career? Then I hope you will make a wise decision and arrange to attend this year's USPTA National Convention from Sept. 15-23 at the beautiful Marriott's Rancho Las Palmas Resort near Palm Springs, Calif. I cannot offer you one reason to attend this prestigious event, but I can offer you several .

The first and best reason is education.

The Convention is easily our largest ·and most important educational function of the year. How important? Did you know that the leading educators in tennis are also members of USPTA? Did you know that many of these educators regularly appear at the USPTA Convention as seminar speakers?

It's true, especially this year, during which we have moved forward with an exciting new master plan for continuing education.

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The scheduled seminars for this USPTA Convention are as innovative as they are diverse, as vital as they are numerous. A sampling shows sessions by Bobby Riggs on the history of the game, Roscoe Tanner (on court) on the serve-and-volley game, Jack Kramer on changes in administration , and Jim Loehr on sports psychology. A total of 36 one-hour seminars will be presented from Wednesday through Saturday of Convention week.

Also at this Convention , attendees will be given the chance to take Specialty Courses on strategies and tactics (Bill Tym), stroke analysis (George Bacso), first aid and CPR (American Red Cross), personal and professional development (Barbara Braunstein), and nutrition (Jack Groppel). It is important to note, however, that these and all other Specialty Courses are not just for the benefit of members working toward fulfillment of Master Professional requirements.

They are for all teaching pros who thirst for knowledge and want to get ahead . I encourage each of you to take an early look into this exciting new curriculum, which will become the backbone of our mandatory education program effective Jan. 1, 1991 .

While seminars and Specialty Courses serve as the main entrees on this year's educatio·nal menu, there will be many other learning opportunities. These include national tester training, certification training and P-3 upgrading, to name a few.

It's fair to say there will be something for

everyone at this Convention. For those whose primary interest is tournament play, there will be the $40,000 USPTA National Championships and $10,000 National Team Championships. In addition , there will be important business meetings, the annual Manufacturers' Exhibit Show (including oncourt product demonstrations) and the Annual Awards Breakfast, where members and supporters of USPTA will be recognized for their achievements.

Finally, there will be ample opportunity to relax, meet and share ideas with fellow members and industry representatives. I'm referring to our Party-A-Night program , featuring nightly cocktail parties and other social occasions. The camaraderie developed during these functions oftentimes is felt long after the Convention has ended.

I've yet to go into detail about the Convention site, preferring to save one of the brightest stories for last. Many of you will recall that USPTA visited Palm Springs in 1986 and '88. 1t has been our experience that the staff, accommodations and amenities at Marriott's Rancho Las Pal mas Resort are nothing short of first-rate. This is a world-class resort in the truest sense .

All in all , it promises to be one of the finest Conventions ever put on by USPTA. I hope you will join us in southern California in September for a memorable week of education, competition and camaraderie .

I look forward to seeing each of you. H

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