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Playing in the Zone:

The Trade Magazine of Men and Women Tennis-Teaching ProfessionalsTM

Volume 15- Issue 5

May 1991

The Voice Of The Tennis Teaching Profession

On the cover ... NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Jack Justice

First Vice President

Gordon Collins

Vice President

Dave Sivertson Kathy Woods Cliff Drysdale WiiiHoag

SecretaryITreasurer CEO Legal Counsel

Tim Heckler Paul Waldman

Director of Operations

Rich Fanning

Coordinator of Tennis Teacher Development

Allan Henry

Public Relations and Marketing Magazine Coordinator Business Operations Corporate Services Manager Corporate Secretary

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John Tamborello Michelle Tanner Bob Ellis Christl Call Barbara Casey

Computer Services and .Club Relations

Kathy Buchanan

Membership/Education Assistant

Schelli Dykes

Membership/Education Assistant

Sharon Duste

Membership/Education Assistant

Tawnya Buchanan

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Financial Manager

FEATUREs· CONVENTION '91

Phil·Lancaster

WORLD HEADQUARTERS

Communications Coordinator

Kim Barry, the winner of the US PTA Women 's Open Division of the International Tennis Teac hers Championships . Photo by Russ Adams .

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CONVENTION '91 REGISTRATION FORM

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'91 CONVENTION HOTEL REGISTRATION

USPTA 1991 NATIONAL CONVENTION USPTA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY FORM USPTA PROS PASS THE USTA SPORT SCIENCE LEVEL I COMPETENCY EXAM

LIPC AND THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TEACHERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

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PENN SERVES UP A TRIP TO FRANCE KEEN COMPETITION IN KEY BISCAYNE The competition was tough for professional pta yers and US PTA pros

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TOURNAMENT DRAWS USTA TENNIS TEACHERS CONFERENCE A must for tennis -teaching professionals

GLOSSARY OF TENNIS INSTITUTIONS A listing of tennis, sport and health institutions

Renee Heckler

DEPARTMENTS

Merchandise Services and Accounting

Dale Henry

Director of Certification and Academies

George Bacso

CEO'S MESSAGE

Bill Tym

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ADDvantage is published monthly by the United States t'rofessional Tennis Association. For information, write World Headq uarters One USPTA Centre 3535 Briarpark Drive Houston , TX 77042 phone (713) 97-USPTA. or fax (713) 978-7780 Office Hours: 8:30-5:00 CST Copyright© United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. 1991. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this magazine 4s not permitted without written permission from the publisher.

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DATES THAT RATE

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS JACK JUSTICE President (803) 642-6642

DAVE SIVERTSON Vice President (5 12) 453-7249

CLIFF DRYSDALE Vice President (919) 256-6735

PHIL LANCASTER Secretary IT reasu rer (21 4) 233-53 12

PAUL WALDMAN Legal Counsel (21 2) 354-8330

GORDON COLLINS First Vice President (408) 395-711 1

KATHY WOODS Vice President (908) 329-9146

WILL HOAG Vice President (305) 564- 1271

ROD DULANY Past President (703) 524-322 7

TIM HECKLER CEO (713) 97-USPTA

DIVISION PRESIDENTS AND REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS --------....

CALIFORNIA DIVISION

MIDDLE STATES DIVISION

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION

DON GOMSI President (714) 792-4829 HANK LLOYD Regional Vice President (714) 535-7740

BECKY DESMOND President (215) 269-8037 ANDREW POGONYI Regional Vice President (215)233-3191

CRAIG KOESS LER President (503) 223-6251 TED WATSON Regional Vice President (206) 395-9640

EASTERN DIVISION

MIDWEST DIVISION

SAN DIEGO DIVISION

GORDON KENT President (212) 293-2386 STEVE DIAMOND Reg ional Vice President (201) 857-7476

JIM DAVIS President (419)865-1141 MIKE HURLEY Regional Vice President (216)478-27 12

JUDY PRESTON President (61 9) 280 -7355 DON HENSON Regional Vice Preside nt (619)435-7133

FLORIDA DIVISION

MISSOURI VALLEY DIVISION

SOUTHERN DIVISION

MA'RK McMAHON President (407) 483-9227 WOODY NEWSOM Regional Vice President (407) 468-1525

JAIM E VARGAS President (314)449-1332 JOHN WILLIAMS Regiona l Vice President (405) 242-5153

FRED BURDICK President (404) 832-6570 RANDY STEPH ENS Regional Vice President (912) 474-5075

HAWAII DIVISION

NEW ENGLAND DIVISION

SOUTHWEST DIVISION

DINO BONDALLIAN President (808) 322 -3441 DAVID PORTER Reg ional Vice President (808) 293-3755

HOWARD BURNED Preside nt (603) 772-6191 DAVE FLEURY Regional Vice President (207) 846-3675

JOE LONG President (505) 822-0455 BRIAN CHENEY Regional Vice President (602) 840-6412

INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION

TEXAS DIVISION

JOE THOMPSON Preside nt (303) 278-1130 DAVE ROMBERG Regional Vice Pres ident (303) 761-9900

DAVE HOUSTON President (415) 388-1727 BILL RAPP Regional Vice Preside nt (415) 364-6272

RON WOODS President (512)991-7561 BOB KING Regional Vice President (713) 622-5921

MIDDLE ATLANTIC DIVISION

NORTHWEST DIVISION

CHIP KING President (70 3) 273-2056 TED MEYER Regional Vice President (804) 320-3244

RAJAN KESWANI Presi dent (61 2) 426-1 308 STEVE WILKINSON Regi onal Vice Presrdent (507)931-1 614

JIM REFFKIN Pasl Pres1den1( 1988) (602) 79 1 -4896 MIKE EIKENBERRY Pasl Pres,denl ( 1986) (703)893-4428 BILL TYM Pas I Pres1den1( 1984) (6 15) 297-3340

CEO's message

Who's Who in the ABC's of Tennis In this confusing world of tennis organizations and their acronyms, it would take an expert to get a perfect score on a pop quiz covering who 's who in the tennis industry. There are a plethora of groups who start their acronym with "US" to signify their association with the Uoited States, and most incorporate a "T" to signify Tennis. Many add a letter or two to highlight their principle service (i .e. "S" for Stringers), and there are an assortment of letters used to identify the various types of business corporations (i .e. "A" for association , " F" for federation , "L" for league, and so on) . If you had nothing better to do, it might be interesting to analyze why these groups chose their names and acronyms. Some are rich in historical value and chose their names well before the confusion started ,' such as "USTA" (United States Tennis Association - 11 0 years old), which is our country's governing body and representative in the ITF (International Tennis Federation). The ITF includes the governing bodies of tennis from most nations in the world . USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association - 65 years old) probably came next, and was started by a group of tennis-P,Iaying and teaching professionals when he very idea of taking money for playing or teaching services was scowled upon by purebred amateurs. The word "professi onal " once signified something less than pure . In fact , professional players have been accepted into world-class tournaments only since 1968. The small group that was courageous enough to insert the " P" into its acronym in 1927, has now grown to 9,000 strong. The alphabetic puzzle started to grow, when during the tennis boom of the '70s, new associations sprang up to meet the needs of our rapidly expanding industry. New acronyms were a regular occurrence and their owners had to carefully sidestep existing ones to avoid confusion . Some played off the name of older groups like ours to capitalize on the confusion. As this alphabet soup thickens, it is becoming difficult to identify today's tennis industry groups simply by their chosen names and acronyms, creating a necessity for a better indicator. In fact, as a side effect of this dilemma, the industry is beginning to benefit in many ways. Our industry has reached a critical crossroads. With the formation of the Tennis Industry Committee (TIC) five years ago,

groups began a joint effort to control the positive destiny of our . sport. Some have worked harder than others. Some have implemented programs more favorable to certain areas of the industry. But, however varied these efforts, there has been a definite and united plan of action. If we single out various groups, we would naturally commend the USTA for its tremendous efforts and financial expenditures to promote the sport in recent years. We are proud to be a part of their efforts. We would also have to mention the Tennis Industry Committee (TIC), which has pleaded, cajoled and taunted many groups into action . I must be cautious in singling out others for fear of offending those not mentioned. Regardless, I am willing to take that risk to commend a group of which many of you are not fully aware-The American Tennis Industry Federation (ATIF). The ATIF, administrated by Executive Director Brad Patterson, is the trade association of tennis manufacturers , and is comprised of all of the major companies that affect our careers. I believe the goals and motives of USPTA are more similar to those of ATIF than most other organizations. The group's mission: . .. "to help increase participation in tennis and to promote the interests of the tennis industry." ATIF was formed in 1987 with the merger of two tennis associations - The Tennis Foundation of North America (TFNA) and The Tennis Manufacturers Association (TMA). The organization sponsored the two most authoritative nationwide surveys on tennis participation, attitudes and habits. Many groups have benefited from the generosity of ATIF. Since 1987, it has donated more than $200 ,000 to more than 12 tennis development programs including USPTA's Across America Tennis Day and its affiliated projects. ATIF contributed grant money to offset some of the hard costs of Across America Tennis Day, and has also contributed money for a pilot study to be conducted in the second phase of the event. With these funds , USPTA has organized 17 follow-up programs (one in each division). Across America Tennis Day Bonanza was developed to maintain the interests of the oneday clinic participants of May 11 . And, although we encourage all host professionals to conduct a follow-up program, these specific sites will be used to gather

Tim Heckler, CEO demographic data. This profile of clinic and follow-up participants will be available to the tennis industry through ATIF, and will provide valuable information on the future of tennis and the people who play the game. USPTA will expand its "Across America" theme by emphasizing Across America Coaches Workshops (AACW). These will benefit from ATIF's support in 1991-92 when we conduct workshops for hundreds of high school tennis coaches in conjunction with certain USPTA divisional conventions. ATIF is a unique group, similar to USPTA, in that its efforts are directed to all segments of the tennis industry. They not only support the underprivileged segments of our sport, but recognize the importance of promoting the commercial segments as well. If this segment of tennis (manufacturers, clubs, magazines, promoters, players, teaching programs, etc., ) flounders , the entire industry will ultimately fail. As logical as this seems, it is a never-ending battle to convince many tennis agencies of its merit. In this endeavor, ATIF has also presented grants to The Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta, The AAA Youth Foundation Tennis Club, The Phoenix Challenge and The National Foundation for Wheelchair Tennis. They also have created and continue to operate the highly successful Racquetsfor-Kids program, which has provided thousands of free racquets to needy tennis programs across the USA. As you can see, it is not necessarily the acronyms that determine a company's worth to the industry. Actions speak louder than any words associated with a name. It is a pleasure to be associated with groups like ATIF and, along with them, be a part of promoting tennis in its entirety. For your information, I have included an almost alphabetized glossary of tennis organizations on pages 25-27 of this issue. The fact that ATIF intentionally appears at the top of this list provides man-made poetic justice H to the theme of my editorial.

For the latest in TENNIS-TEACHER EDUCATION Don't Miss The USPTA National Convention Marriott's Hilton Head Resort, in the Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head, S.C., is the setting for this year's USPTA National Convention.

Enjoy. all the amenities of this magnificent resort, while benefitting from a wide variety of educational seminars designed to maximize

your teaching and business skills for use in the 21st century. Make your room reservations by filling out the hotel reservation form

on page 6. These rates cannot be guaranteed after August 15, so make your reservations early. If you are interested in sharing a room, contact the USPTA World Headquarters at (713) 97-USPTA for details.

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What would you call an event that features a beautiful island, 2,000 tennisteaching professionals, sunrise beach aerobics, two national championship tournaments and world-renown tennis experts? Of course, it's the USPTA National Convention , and this year it's "Overheads on Hilton Head." This premier event will provide tennis professionals· with the latest information on tennis technology, sport science and product information. Industry leaders such as Arthur Ashe , Nick Bollettieri, Jack Groppel and many more will be hosting seminars, bringing you the latest information in the world of tennis. Getting to the Convention . Traveling to Hilton Head may seem like a monumental task, but calling SIS Travel Agency is not. These friendly agents can help you get the lowest possible fares, lower than calling the airline yourself, if you make your reservations early. If you are planning to fly into Savannatt, Ga., the nearest major airport, be sure to check with SIS for discounts on car rentals. If you do not wish to rent a car, call Hilton Head Island Transportation at (803) ·. 681 -3611 . This shuttle service will take you right to where you are staying. · ·~ ~1 .. You will need to make reservations at least 24 hours in advance to ensure yourself a seat on the shuttle. The cost for a one-way trip is $21 , and $38 for a round-trip shuttle. Lodging The options never stop at the 1991 Convention . With three different lodging accommodations available to USPTA members, the hardest decision will be deciding where to stay. Hotel accommodations at the beautiful Marriott's Hilton Head Resort Hotel are · $90 per night, single or double occupancy. Or, you may choose to stay at the beautiful Sea Pines villas, at the nearby Sea Pines Resort. These beautiful villas are located throughout the resort on the waterfront, near shopping areas and close to the golf

courses. Also available are the Cottages, located on the Shipyard Plantation. The one-bedroom villas, located at the Cottages or Sea Pines, are $90 per night for single or double occupancy. The two-b.edroom villas are $125 per night, and the three-bedroom villas are $150-190 per night.

National Championship Tournament This prestigious $40,000 tournament will begin on September 13 for men and women in all divisions of singles, doubles

Specialty Courses will be offered in addition to the seminars. These courses include: Strategy and Tactics with Bill Tym , Stroke Analysis with George Bacso, First Aid and CPR from the American Red Cross and Fitness Training and Periodization with Jack Groppel. The courses also count toward continuing education credits. Credit for these courses goes toward the completion of the Master Professional requirements as well.

Exhibit Show This year, nearly 100 manufacturers and other exhibitors are expected to attend the show. The event will be Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19. All attendees of the convention are encouraged to stop by and see the latest in product technology and ~ support the manufactur~ ers who support USPTA. ~ The show will also fe~ture u special drawings for 0 (j) exhibitors' merchandise. .D

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and mixed competition . The tournament will be played on clay courts this year. See the tournament entry form on page 7 for addi tional information . Also at the Convention, will be the USPTA National Team Championships. This exciting tournament has divisions competing against each other in the TeamTennis doubles format. ·Contact your division team captain for details.

Seminars and Specialty Courses Top industry leaders will share their knowledge with you . Vic Braden, Stan Smith, Jim Loehr, Paul Roetert, Gene Scott, Tim Mayotte and Andy Brandi are just a few of the speakers that will be on hand. Remember, attending these seminars counts up to eight (8) continuing education credits.

~ forget all the fun parties: ;., Tuesday Night, the Wei~ coming party hosted by 2 Prince; Wednesday Night, o__ Exhibitor 's party; Thursday Night, the Battle of the Divisions Competition party sponsored by Penn ; Friday Night, a special party hosted by the Southern division; Saturday Night ends the week with the Battle Bash Extravaganza, hosted by Hilton Head.

Battle of the Divisions Come out and cheer on your division in the Battle of the Divisions Competition. Sign up to participate in the always exciting and fun Lip Sync Contest. Show off your tennis knowledge by representing your division in the all-new College Bowl Tennis Trivia Contest. This is fun for everyone, so go ahead and call your division "Battle " coordinator to enlist your services for the events. WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE CONVENTION!

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USPTA National Championships Presented by PRINCE WHAT: Singles and doubles competition in open and age categories. WHEN: Sept 13-22 (to Sept 23 if rain) . Singles entrants to be mailed first-match starting times on Sept 1. · WHERE: Marriott's Hilton Head Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C. SURFACE: Clay PRIZE MONEY: $40 ,000 , distribution affected by number of entri~s . ENTRY FEES: $50 /singles , $20 /doubles. All tournament players must also reg ister for the National Convention ; however, TOURNAMENT AND CONVENTION FEES MUST BE PAID SEPARATELY (see Convention registration form , page 4). Singles entries along with fees (check or money order payable to: ''USPTA National Championships ") must be received no later than Aug. 25 at the USPTA World Headquarters (Att: National Champjonships). Doubles teams may register at the tournament site• but are encouraged to sign up beforehand. MATCH SCORING: Regular match scoring, two-of-three tie-break sets. RULES: USTA 15-minute default rule in effect. Players allowed a minimum onehour rest between singles matches, 30 minutes between a singles and doubles match, 30 minutes between two doubles matches. ON-COURT DRESS CODE: Proper tennis attire. T... shirts, tank tops and capri tights are

MIXED DOUBLES RULE: Only players eliminated from , or not entered in , regular doubles play are permitted to enter mixed doubles, which begins later in the week. While limiting each player in two events, this rule is designed to enable players to avoid having to decide early whether to play in a regular doubles or mixed doubles event. TENTATIVE STARTING SCHEDULE: Sept. 13, times TBA - begin Men 's Open Singles (MOS), Men 's 35 Singles (M35S) . Sept. 14, noon - end sign up Men 's Open Doubles (MOD), Men's 35 Doubles (M35D); 3 p.m. - begin M40S, MOD, M35D, WOS . Sept. 15, 9 a.m. - begin M45S, M50S, M55S, M60S, M65S, M70S, M75S, MSOS, M85S, W35S; noon - end sign up M40D, M45D, M55D, M65D, W65D , W70D, MXD; 3 p.m. - begin M40D, M45D, M55D, M65D, M70D, M75D, M80D, M85D, WOO, W35D, W50D, W55D, W60D, W65D, W70D; 5 p.m. - begin MXD. Sept. 16, 9 a.m. begin M50S, M55S, W40S, W45S; noon end sign up M50D, W40D , W45D; 3 p.m . begin M50D, M55D, W40D, W45D. The above schedule is subject to change as draws increase in size. Players are advised to arrive one day in advance of their first match. TOURNAMENT STAFF: Will Haag, National · Tournament Committee chairman ; Diane Selke and Frank Kelley, tournament directors.

not permitted . PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: Limited to current USPTA members in good standing who have pre-registered for the National Convention . All membership requirements, including completion of the certification exam , must be fulfilled and submitted at least 60 days prior to the entry deadline to allow reasonable time for grading the member 's certification exam and processing his or her membership application. A member will be permitted tournament entry only after all requirements are met, his or her certification exam is graded and the results are recorded at the World Headquarters. USPTA will not be held responsi ble by any individual or division if the entry is not accepted due to the above stated requirements not being fulfilled by the 60day deadline . Members of the USPTA National Board are not eligible for the National Championships; members of the Executive Committee and Presidents ' Caucus are encouraged not to play PLAYER / EVENT REGULATIONS: Each eligible player is limited to one singles and one doubles event It is considered an event whenever two players or two teams participate. Men 's open limited to a 128draw. Each event may utilize block seeding, depending on the size and strength of the draw.

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Total Enclosed Mail to: USPT A World Headquarters One USPTA Centre 3535 Briarpark Drive Houston, TX 77042 Entry Deadline: August 20, 1991

I, , hereby release the United States Professional Tennis Association , its officers, directors and employees, including those of the USPTA Divisions, from any and all liability for injury to me, including illness, resulting from my participation in the USPTA National Championships. I assume all risks inherent in m)t participation . LDate: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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NEW MEMBERS A warm welcome to all our new members who fulfilled the requirements for membership between February 1 and March 31 , 1991 .

MEMBERS

SPONSORS

MEMBERS MIDWEST DIVISION John A Condreay Heather E. Hairston Michael J. Lawton Tyler J. Noel Richard D. Robbins Michael A Savage Michael J. Smith David B. Weir

J. Hopkins J. Cook R. Workman M. Medow J. Massart C. Michalowski J. Hammill B. Rubenstein

MISSOURI VALLEY DIVISION Phillip D. Adrian Rex Coad Bradley H. Compton William R. Fraley Owen M. Hambrook Simon D. Norman Kimberely C. Sunderland NEW ENGLAND DIVISION Michael W. Garrity Henry D. Guinet Tracey D. Johnson Mark A Krebs Dinesh Rajagopalan Kenneth M. Smith Timothy W. Smith

M. Webster M. Webster R. Rauch M. Webster P. Smith M. Webster P. Smith

A Michalek T. Lloyd J. Waters

A Michalek A Michalek A Rogers R. Sharton

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION J. Mclennan Kevin L. Milligan NORTHWEST DIVISION Bob Larson's Tennis Gregory B. Getchell Roger L. Gilbertson , II Paula M. Schneider

Affiliate B. Biever T. Beaudoin T. Beaudoin

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION P. Koessler Kenneth T. Chaffeur G. Basco Gundars Tilmanis SAN DIEGO DIVISION Malcolm E. Avner Curt Hail Jung B. Kim

D. Henson D. Aubuchon P. Xanthos

SOUTHERN DIVISION Asa B. Atkinson, Ill Ed Baxley Lora Ann Baxley Mark E. Bernstine Anthony Wade Blake Kerry Ray Brown Jeffery W. Bynum Andrea L. Calhoun Glen Clark Elizabeth M. Clay

J. Moortgat C. Walker L. Sneed B. Switzler B. Moore B. Moore B. Moore B. Hyde S. Sadri G. Amaya

MEMBERS Wm . Keith Corbett Bobby E. Crouch , Jr. Steve M. Dekker John J. Dinneen Margaret E. Faughnan Brad Glenn Flesher William F. Fulton , Jr. Laura S. Gabriel Greg L. Gibbens Ben F. Hale, Jr. Gregory G. Henderson Sandra L. Irwin Rex Bryant Jones Dana R. Landin Patrick E. Letson David L. Luesse Roderick S. Mallory Mike G. McCann John C. Meade Harriet S. Moore Scott M. Moore Ron Newcomb Jerry Ray Orr William Lee Riddle John G. Simon, Jr. Andrew J. Smith Â· Roy Keith Trawick Christine Underwood Bradley S. Watkins Edward D. Wood , Ill Richard A Woodruff

SOUTHWEST DIVISION Barbara Addiego Syed (Mike) Hussain Aldo M. Lizzul Sheila Mcinerney Sheri Lin Norris Susan Rende TEXAS DIVISION Jim L. Brierton , Jr. Michael D. Clairborne Brian D. Dillman Colin J. Hill Keri L. Preng Dennis L. Reed Victor Silva Arthur (Tig) Templeton Bett W. Tomlinson US AND TERRITORIES Lionel E. Eli

SPONSORS H. Hostetler R. Chamberlain D. Weidenheimer R. Woods M. Tinkey K. Jantz T. Alexander S Whiteside B. Moore L. Milligan B. Moore W. Johnson B. Moore T. Hauge B. Moore B. Moore M. Mountan R. Anders R. Spencer D. Gildemeister B. Moore P. Voyles B. Moore R. Grooms R. Castorri J. Stone B. Moore C. Ellis B. McGuire K. Kamperman H. Schroeder

T. Breece S. Nichols K. DeHart J. Munsil J. Munsil T. Breece

L. McCleary S. Chadwell F. Battad N. Miehulks B. Gusman G. Maingot M. Bailey B. Hagerman M. Gelina

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Congratulations to the Following Pros Who Have Passed the USTA Sport Science Level I Competency Exam Chris Anderson Scott Anderson Jim Annesi John Austin Michael Bergeron Robert Bernstein Richard Billings Herb Bolick Douglas Booth Barbara Braunstein Lew Brewer Susan Burke Carrie Cimino Michael Coats Terry Daniels James Davis Gary Druckman Rod Dulany

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1. What government form should be given to an employee who does sub-contract work for a facility? D A. 1026 DB. 1019

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with _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ training of the staff. you staff's ability to communicate. a large number of juniors. D D. proper number of courts.

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11 . A good instructor-to-student ratio per court is: D A. 1 to 4 DB. 1 to 8 DC 1 to 10 D D. As many as the instructor can handle.

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Q. I have a player who is recovering from a shoulder injury. She has consulted with a physician who has placed her on a rehabilitation program. My question to you is: When can a player return to competition once they have suffered this type of injury?

Dr. Jack Groppel is the director of player development for Harry Hopman/Saddlebrook International Tennis and the director of Sports and Health Development for Saddlebrook Resort. He is a USPTA Master Professional and was the 1987 USPTA Pro of the Year. He has authored numerous articles on biomechanics, fitness and nutrition, and is an Instructional Editor for TENNIS magazine. Dr. Groppel is also the chairperson of the USPTA Advisory Committee on Sport Science and Sports Medicine and i a sport science advisor to the USTA Player Development Program .

A. For me to give a detailed answer to your question, I would need more information. However, there are several steps you can follow to be sure your player is ready to compete again . First, you should be aware of the severity of the injury. Discuss it with the physical therapist overseeing the rehabilitation program Ask about the severity and find out how long the injury may have existed (unless it happened suddenly) . Both of these factors will play a role in the length of the rehabilitation period. Next, establish realistic goals for your player while she is undergoing rehabilitation . Again, work closely with the physical therapist to understand how quickly strength is being regained throughout a flexible range of motion for the shoulder. Once the athlete has improved her strength , endurance and flexibility, it is possible that she still will not be ready to function at a competitive level. She needs to

have full, pain-free range of motion, adequate strength for all shoulder movements throughout their ranges of motion, be in good aerobic and neuromuscular condition to play tennis, and educated on warm-up, flexibility training and cool down. Any technique errors that could have caused the trauma should have been corrected before returning to competition . Basically, once an athlete has been injured and has completed an entire rehabilitation program under the supervision of a medical professional, the tennis-teaching professional must play a role in preparing the player to compete both physically and psychologically. There is often a fear of forcefully accelerating the arm, especially on the serve . You will need to slowly bring the athlete along following the advice of the medical professional. Although we are not in the rehabilitation profession, we are often confronted with situations where we must help an athlete get back into competition. Teaching professionals must work closely with the physicians and therapists overseeing the training program so we can fully understand when an athlete will be ready to try out the injured body part in the competitive arena.

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Keen Competition in Key Biscayne

The competition was tough and the enthusiasm high, as Tim Wilkison returned to Key Biscayne to reclaim his title and Kim Barry won the Women 's Open Singles event at the USPTA International Tennis Teachers Championships. " Even the qualifiers were tough ," commented Men's Open Doubles winner Dexter MacBride. "Everybody at the tournament was definitely a quality player," he added. The Men 's Open Singles was decided when Pat Serre! had to withdraw from the tournament. On Saturday, Serre! injured his forearm in the Men 's Singles Semifinals, and further aggravated the injury in the semis of the Men 's Doubles, forcing him to withdraw from the finals on Sunday. "l. played him in the double semis on Saturday, and saw that he was really hurting," said Wilkison . "I played Pat last year in the finals, and had a really hard match ; I was expecting the same this year, " he said . " It was too bad for the tournament. A lot of people would have watched the finals." Wilkison waltzed through the singles, losing only one set to Dexter MacBride in early-round competition. "That was definitely my toughest match," he said. Dexter MacBride and his doubles partner, Mitch Bridge, took the Men 's Open Doubles title for the second year in a row. "An excellent match in the finals," said MacBride. "Knowing that we beat Tim Wilkison , who makes a living as a playing pro, it was very exciting." The doubles duo of MacBride and Bridge have been playing together for a little more than one year. "We played a few tournaments in Southern California before the Lipton last year. As a team, we really clicked ," said MacBride. Wilkison and Matt Wooldridge were the finalists in the Men 's Open Doubles. "I was disappointed to lose to them, but they are definitely the best team ," said Wilkison . " I beat both of thern in the singles, and they are good, but as they say ... "United they 16

stand , divided they fall.' " This was the first time Wilkison teamed up with Wooldridge to play the Men 's Open Doubles. They knew of each other from the touring circuit. Barry, the Women's Open Singles Champion, commented that she was glad the competition was so tough . "It gave me more competition." Barry defeated Lisa Seemann in the finals, overpowering her 6-0, 6-4, before the two joined forces to defeat Judy Newman and Jennifer Mundei-Reinbold in

the Women's Open Doubles. Barry won the Women's Open National Championship in Palm Springs this past September. In her pursuit for the Open Single's title, Barry blasted through the competition, losing only one set to Mundei-Reinbold in the quarters. Spectator interest was very high this year, according to Wilkison . "People would come early to the Lipton and stop by to watch us play. There was a lot more interest this year," Wilkison added.

Courier and Seles Take the Lipton Titles Fom a tournament whose draw sheets had all the makings of a who's who from tennis' past and present, it is amazing that an unseeded player ended up in the finals. David Wheaton, unseeded, defeated Andre Agassi and Stefan Edberg on the way to the finals . Wheaton was almost as unlikely a finalist as his opponent, Jim Courier. Courier , coming off a victory at Indian Wells , was ranked 13th, but beat No. 4 seed Guy Forget in the semis, and Richey Reneberg in the quarters. The rest of the men 's draw included famil-

iar names such as Jimmy Connors , Pete Sampras, Boris Becker and Harold Solomon, all of whom lost in early round competition . The women 's tournament was no less exciting, with relentless shots from Monica Seles and Jennifer Capriati in the quarterfinals, and a final victory from Seles after being down 4-0, 40-0 in the second set. The final for the men ended with Courier defeating Wheaton 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and the women 's final ended with Seles defeating Gabriela Sabatini 6-3, 7-5.

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Barry Dominates in USPTA Women's Tennis K m Barry walked away victorious from the Women's Open Singles at the International Tennis Teachers Championships on Key Biscayne. This follows her win in the Women 's Open Singles at the National Championships at Palm Springs, Calif. this past September. With her doubles win at the ITIC in March and the mixed doubles National Championship title she holds with husband, Van Barry, she has now captured four USPTA player championship titles . The South African native has only been a member of USPTA since August 1990, but has had a significant impact on the USPTA tennis tournaments. After taking a break from the touring circuit, and recovering from an injury, Barry became USPTA certi-

fied , and began her tournament play with USPTA before returning to the circuit. Barry remains impressed with the quality level of competition within USPTA. "The competition was a lot stronger than I expected ," Barry said . " USPTA keeps getting stronger and stronger. " Barry, from West Palm Beach, Fla , teamed up with Women 's Open Singles runner-up, Lisa Seemann, to take the Women 's Open Doubles. " I had seen her (Seemann) on the tour , and I met her at the (USPTA) Palm Spr ing s tournament ." " We play well together," said Barry. "The tournament was run excellently. It was fantastic! "

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"The tournament went really well. We received good publicity. Tenn is people know what the USPTA is, and it helps to see our people actually playing in tournaments." In the doubles, Wilkison teamed up with Matt Wooldridge and finished second, behind returning champs, Dexter MacBride and Mitch Bridge. "Dexter and Mitch are the best doubles team. I played Dexter in the quarters and it was definitely my toughest match, and I beat Mitch in the semis." When asked about continuing his tournament playing with USPTA at the National Convention, he said he had committed to a tour in September, but if there were no schedule conflicts, he would be in Hilton Head . " I guess I'll just keep coming back until I lose." 19

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Men's Open Doubles USPTA International Tennis Teachers Championships

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March 20-24, 1991

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1991 USTA Tennis Teachers Conference It's an exc iting time to be teaching tennis. Tennis magazines are filled with stories about brand-new racquet materials and stringing patterns, drills and exercises, all guaranteed to revolutionize the game. Your students are reading the same magazines and expect you to sort through these innovations for them. For 21 years, the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference has been the source teaching professionals look to for expertise in every area of the game, and this year we 've made some changes we 're sure you'll be excited · about. • We 've moved the Conference to Labor Day Weekend , Friday, August 30 through Sunday, Septemb'er 1. • We 're sharing the New York Marriott Marqu is with the Women 's Tennis Association . • Dozens of industry leaders will be on hand in our expanded exhibit area. It's a great chance to see the newest equipment and try itcout on our special indoor court. • We 're providing door-to-door bus transportation for early, full-Conference registrants from the New York Marriott Marquis to the U.S. Open matches.

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Spend the morning in our Career Advancement Workshop. Meet with the experts and gain practical tips to pump up your resume , ace interviews and land the job of a lifetime. In the afternoon, coaches who have passed the USTA Level I Sport Science Competency Test can now challenge themselves with the first section of the USTA Level II Sport Science Competency Test. Test your knowledge of sport psychology and motor learning on the initial section of this three-part exam , which will be offered for the first time before the Conference. The USTA will provide you with a suggested reading list beforehand to review these vital sport sciences. Both pre-Conference sessions will have limited enrollment, so you 'll want to sign up early for these special seminars in addition to your regular Conference registration.

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Seventeen USPTA professionals are already confirmed speakers for the 1991 event and will be addressing the Con ference 's six feature topic areas:

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Advanced Coaching/ Player Development: Nick Bollettieri (president, Bollettieri Tennis Academy), Tim and Tom Gullikson (touring professionals and coaches) and USTA National Coaches Lynne Rolley and Nick Saviano will show you how to help your top player soar even higher. Basics: If you 've been searching for new ways to teach beginning students the basics, Kirk Anderson (state tennis director, Ohio Special Olympics), Nick Bollettieri and Peter Burwash (president, Peter Burwash International) have sure-fire ideas to put the fun back in the fundamentals. Business: Recap increased benefits from the business side of the game with Kirk Anderson and USPTA President Jack Justice. Sport Science: Let Jack Groppel (chairman, USTA Sport Science Committee, director of tennis, Saddlebrook Resort, Wesley Chapel, Fla.). Jim Loehr (USTA director of sport science) and Ron Woods (USTA director of Player Development) make the high-tech world of sport science understandable with practical approaches to information you can really use. Team Coaching: Jim Davis (pro/man ager, Shadow Valley Club,· Maumee, Ohio), Bill Drake (head tennis professional , The Country Club, Brookline, Mass.), Tom Martin (cofounder /co-director, Total Tennis Training Program) and Bob Love (chairman, Junior Tennis Teams Council, Kentucky Tennis Association) will share their successful ideas on making your teams better than ever. Special Interest: Explore some important aspects of the game you may never have thought of, such as publishing and career development for women, with Barbara Braunstein (USTA Florida Schools Development Program director) and Tennis magazine senior editor David Higdon.

The 1991 USTA Tennis Teachers Con ference is clearly an event you can 't afford to miss! Before July 26, full-Conference registration costs only $125. Those who miss this early deadline pay $1 55. Registration costs for the pre-Conference Workshop or the Test is $50. Coaches who register before July 26 for either Career Development Seminar can take advantage of a discount off the early full-Conference fee of $125. For further information, call 1-800-2230456 (N.J . residents call1-609-452-2580) or write USTA Tennis Teachers Conference, 707 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 . .9

Dates That Rate Certification Testing June 1-2 June 1-2 June 2- 3 June 3* June 7-8 June 9-1 0+ June 11 June 14-15 June 15-16 June 15- 16* June1 6-17 June 29-30 July 13 July 14 Ju ly 20-21 July 22-23 July 26-28 July 27-28 July 27-28 July 28-29 Au gust 4-5 Au gust .bf-5 Au gust 3-4 August 23-24 September 8-9 September 14-15 September 14-15 September 14- 16 September 1 5-16 September 15-16+ October 5-6 October 7* October 8 October 12-13 October 18-20 October 1 9-20 October 19-20 November 2-3 November 3-4 November 4 November 7* November 7-8 November 10 November 10-11 November 12 November 16-17 November 16-1 7 November 17 -18+ December 6-7 December 6-7

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Conventions Certification -Training Courses June 1-2 June 7-8 June 9-10 June 14-15 June 15-16 June 15-16 June 16-17 June 29-30 July 6 July 20-21 July 26-28 July 27-28 July 27-28 August 3-4 August 4-5 September 8-9

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New England Division Florida Division USTA Tennis Teachers Conference National Convention

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Glossary of Tennis Institutions ATIF

CMAA

American Tennis Industry Federation - Formed by the merger of the Tenni s Manufacturers Association and the Tennis Foundation of North America. the ATIF is concerned primari ly with the interests of the tennis industry manufacturers.

James B. Singerling, Executive Director King Street Metro Place 1733 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-9500

Brad Patterson, Executive Director 200 Castlewood Drive North Palm Beach. FL 33408 407-848-1026

AAHPERD

IRSA

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education , Recreation and Dance - A non-profit organization comprised of approximately 28,000 professionals in these fields . Most members are teachers, professors or students.

American Coaching Effectiven ess Program - A division of Human Ki netics Publishing, it is committed to improving amateur sports by encouraging coaches to embrace the " athlete 's first, winning second " philosophy by provid ing education to put that philosophy to work.

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ITF

American Medical Tennis Association -Founded in 1968, the AMTA promotes fitness in the medical community through participation in tennis.

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Intern ational Tennis Federation- The ITF is the official governing body of . tennis worldwide. Mr. Philippe Chatrier. President Palliser Rd., Barons Court London W14 9EN, England 011-44-71-381-8060

Bill Drake, Executive Director PO. Box 841 Alton , IL 62002 618-462-6841 , ext 2682 ATA

Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association - ITCA is organized for the promotion of intercollegiate tennis. Activities range from sponsoring national championships to administering ranking systems and awarding special honors for coaches and players. David Benjamin , Executive Director Lenz Tennis Center P.O. Box 71 Princeton , NJ 08544 609-258-6332

Tim Johnson . National Director 1607 N. Market Street Champaign , IL 61820 217-35 1-5076

AMTA

The Association of Quality Clubs - An organization for commercial rae quet clubs, including indoor and outdoor tennis clubs, which provides information for its members on efficient and profitable management John McCarthy, Executive Director 253 Summer St . 4th Floor Boston . MA 02210 617-951-0055

Gi lson Brown , Executive Vice President 1900 Association Drive Reston . VA 22091 703-4 76-3461

ACEP

Club Managers Association of America - The association for managers of private membership clubs. Its members manage country, city, athletic, faculty, yacht and military clubs.

ITHF

American Tennis Association -The ATA promotes the sport and conducts tournaments for black athletes. Virginia Glass. President 2690 Worden St. San Diego, CA 92110 619-224-5746

International Tennis Hall of Fame - The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of tennis and providing a landmark for tennis enthusiasts worldwide. ITHF merged with the ÂˇNational Tennis Foundation in 1977. The NTF. a nonprofit organization, was founded with the stated purpose of developing an educational program to encourage and develop interest in tennis. Col. Wm. Fred Long , Jr . Executive Director 194 Bellevue Ave. Newport, Rl 02840 401-849-3990

ATP

Mark Mi les, Executive Director 200 Tournament Players Rd . Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904-285-8000 BTSF

LIPC

Association of Tennis Professionals - Organized Âˇin 1972, the ATP is the official player association for men tou ri ng professionals. In 1990 the ATP began administering the men's professional tour.

NAGWS

Gregory Browne, Executive Director 1893 Amsterdam Ave. New York, NY 10032 212-926-5991

CCA

Club Corporation of America - A privately held company that owns and manages country, city and athletic clubs. worldwide. Bob Dedman , Chairman 3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75234 214-243-6191 I

Lipton International Players Championships - An international tournament. featuring men and women professionals from the ATP and WTA. Butch Buchholtz, Tournament Chairman The Alhambra Two Alhambra Plaza, Suite 611 Coral Gables, FL 331 34 305-446-2200

Black Tennis and Sports Foundation - The BTSF helps black tennis players carry themselves past amateur ranks.

National Tennis Foundation and Hall of Fame, Inc. 1 00 Park Ave . New York, NY 10017 212-880-41 79

National Association for Girls and Women in Sports - An organization representing professionals in sport. A part of AAHPERD, NAGWS was formed to foster quality sports programs for girls and women . See AAHPERD for address and conta~t person

NAIA

National Association of Intercollegiate Ath letics - The NAIA was formed in 1940 to promote competition for schools of moderate enrollment with simi lar financia l standing and phi losophies of ath letics. Dr. James Chasteen. CEO 1221 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, MO 641 05 816-842-5050

Glossary of Tennis lnstitutions(contlnued) NASPE

National Association for Sport and Physical Education - An association with the AAHPERD . It incl udes 23 councils and academies (e .g. curriculum academy, sports psychology academy, secondary schools physical education council).

PARI

Jim Hiser, Program Director 815 N. Weber St. Suite 203 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-635-5396

See AAHPERD for address and contact person .

NCA

National Club Association - An association dealing with the business of clubs. the education of their members and the defense of their rights.

PBI

Gerard F. Hurley, Executive Vice President Washington Harbor 3050 K St NW, Suite 330 Washing ton , D.C. 20007 202-625-2080

NCAA

National Collegiate Athletic Association - Formed in 1905, the NCAA is the largest of !he collegiate athletic associations and offers competition in three divisions at the national level for tennis

PCPFS

National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis- The Foundation conducts tennis tournaments and camps for persons with physical disabi lities. The NFWT also sponsors a Grand Prix series for the world 's top wheelchair tennis players.

SGMA

Brad Parks, Executive Director 940 Calle Amanecer, Suite B San Clemente, CA 92672 714-361-6811

NAPA

National Junior College Athletic Association -The NJCAA promotes and fosters junior college athletics on the regional and national level as part of the total educational experience .

US PTA

George Killian, Executive Director PO Box 7305 Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7305 719-590-9788

National Recreation and Park Association -A private membership organization compri sed of recreation professionals as well as park and recrealion departments.

National Senior Sports Association - An organization formed in 1979 to promote broader participation in lifetime sports by persons fifty years of age and over. An offshoot of the American Association of Retired Persons.

National Senior Women 's Tennis Associaton- The NSWTA is an organization for senior women tenn is p l ay~rs which was founded in 1976.

US PTA

United States Professional Tennis Registry - An organ ization founded by Dennis Van der Meer, that certifies tennis teachers in a single standard method of instruction . It holds testing programs at various locations around the country. Dennis Van der Meer, President POBox4739 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 803-785-7244

USA SA

United States Racquet Stringers Association - The USRSA is a member organization which certifies racquet stringers and provides its members with technical information relating to their craft . Jill Workman, Executive Director PO Box 40 Del Mar, CA 619-481 -3545

USTA

United States Tennis Association - Formed in 1881 , the USTA is the official national governing body for amateur tennis. Marshall Happer, Executive Director 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 212-302-3322

Dorothy Matthiessen 329 Wigmore Drive Pasadena, CA 91105 8 18-799-0541 I

United States Professional Tennis Association -The largest and oldest trade association of tennis-teaching professionals in the world , concerned with promoting educational methods and ethical standards in tennis teaching . The association is a primary certifying agency with more than 9,000 IT]embers worldwide . Tim Heckler, CEO One USPTA Centre 3535 Briarpark Drive Houston , TX 77042 713-97-USPTA

Lloyd Wright, Executive Director 10560 Main St. Suite 205 Fairfax. VA 22030 703-385-7540 NSWTA

Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association - An organization started in 1 906 which includes manufacturing of sport equipment and camping equipment In addition to its trade shows, the Association compiles marketing stati stics, promotes individual and team sports, and keeps the industry informed on activities at the federal level which have direct bearing on the economy of the industry. John Riddle, President 200 Castlewood Drive North Palm Beach, FL 33408 407-862-41 00

Mr. R. Dean Tice, Executive Director 3101 Park Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22302 703-820-4940

NSSA

President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports- An official , governmen! sponsored Council comprised of 15 private citizens that works with 100 advisory members who serve as program spokesmen and experts. Activities are part of the national preventive health care program and are geared toward persons of all ages. Involved in disseminating public information , technical assistance, clinics and seminars, and helping in program development York Onnen, Program Director 540 Fifth St NW, Suite 7103 Washington , D.C. 20001 202-272-3427

NJCAA

Peter Burwash International - A tennis management firm that trains and places tennis pros and tennis directors at client facilities . These clients include resorts, hotels and clubs. Peter Burwash , President 2203 Timberloch Place, Suite 126 The Woodlands, TX 77380 713-363-4707

Richard Schu ltz, Executive Director 6201 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66211-2422 913-339-1906

NFWT

Professional Association of Racquetball Instructors - A certification program for racquetball instructors. This program is designed to increase the level of competency within the teaching and programming system.

Glossary of Tennis lnstitutions(.ontinued) USTC&TBA

Un ited States Tennis Court and Track Builders Association - This organ ization, comprised of builders, manufacturers, consultants, engineers and architects, provides ind ustry-wide guide specifications for the construetion of most classes and types of tennis courts.

WTA

Gerard Smith, Executive Director 133 First St. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 813-895-5000

Joh n Bardeen , Chairman 720 Light St. Baltimore, MD 21230 30 1-752-3500

USTWA

United States Tennis Writers Association - Th e USTWA is compri sed of individuals from the writing and photography community interested in enhancing the working conditions and the abi lity to transmit to the public the best tennis informati on possible. c/ o John Feinstein Washington Post 1150 15th St . NW Sports News Room 5th Floor Washington, D.C. 20071 202 -33 4-6000

WIPTC

Women 's Tennis Association- Formed in 1973, the WTA serves as the official player association for women touring professionals. The association provides the professionals on the women 's tour with a solid business and organization foundation for their careers.

WTS

Washington Tennis Service - WTS Internati onal provides fitness and athletic clu b design , consu lting and managemen t services to office, mixed-use, resi dential and hotel/resort projects throughout the United States. Gary Henkin, Preside nt and CEO 7200 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 713 Bethesda, MD 20814 301 -654-3770

Women 's International Professional Tennis Council - The WIPTC is the internationally recog nized governing body for women's professional tenn is. Jane Brown , Manag ing Director 100 Park Ave nue 2nd Floor New York, NY 10017 212-878-2250

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USPTA DR/L __ Volley Down-the-Line, Crosscourt and Crosscourt Soft Angle Purpose: To develop accuracy and versatility on the volley. Description: Student or students will hit three volleys consecutively 1) down the line; 2) deep cross court and 3) short angle cross court. The power generated on the volley will increase as the ball delivery gets higher and higher above the net although all angle volleys will be hit with a certain amount of touch . The pro can add difficulty to the drill by varying the feeds.

Bill Bond La Jolla, Calif.

Forehand Poach Drill Purpose: To emphasize the proper technique required for poaching. Description: Students are positioned as illustrated. The instructor puts the ball in play to player " 0 ," who hits a crosscourt forehand back to the instructor. The instructor returns the shot so that "A" can poach and hit a forehand volley. "A" runs to the end of the line at the baseline. "D" goes to the end of the "poach ing " line. Options: This drill can also be done from the backhand side . Larry Tabak Princeton, N.J.

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INDUSTRY ACTION

US PTA • USPTA pro Doug Booth has been appointed Executive Director of the Florida Tennis Association . Booth has seNed the FTA for 10 years as a volunteer, and has been a staff member for two years as the Director of Player Development.

• Clemson 's Head Coach Chuck Kriese, USPTA pro, won his 1OOth career match against ACC competition since he started coaching at Clemson in 1976. Kriese is now 100-18 against ACC teams, and has won 93 of the last 97 ACC matches. • USPTA pro Lynn McWilliams, and partner Sue Whiting , have been ranked the No. 1 Doubles Team in the nation in the over 30 Women's Division of the USTA. McWilliams was named the Texas Professional Tennis Association 's Player of the Year in 1990 and 1988, was the 1980 recipient of the Billie Jean King Athlete of the Year Award and has held the No. 1 state doubles ranking for the past five years. McWilliams is the Director of Racquet Sports at the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Las Colinas, Texas.

USTA • The USTA has announced the release of 101 Tennis Programs: A Collection of Programs and Events for Adult Players. The book is designed as a guide for tennis programs aimed at the "over 19" set. • The USTA won honors at the American Alliance of Health , Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 's National Video Contest. The video, "Teaching Tennis the USTA Way" won first place in the category of Sport Skills, and "Test To Be Your Best" was named the best in the Fitness Instruction Category. • • Rodney Harmon, Coord inator of the United States Tenn is Association Clinicians Service, has been appointed as a full-time coach in the USTA Player Development Program. Harmon is replacing Benny Sims who has left the USTA to form a privately funded management group.

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• George Lott, 84 , is now the country's oldest collegiate tennis coach . Lott, a USPTA pro and former world champion, is the dean of all coaches at DePaul University, and says he does not plan on giving up tenn is anytime soon . 30

• The National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis (NFWT) has announced its 1991 Everest and Jennings Grand Pri x Circuit. The ci rcuit will consist of 19 sectional , regional and national championship level tournaments, culminating in the Everest and Jennings U.S. Open Wheelchai r Tennis Championship scheduled for October 7-13 in Irvine, Calif. For more information , please contact the NFWT at (71 4) 361 -6811 . • The United States Racquet Stringers Association has announced the availability of the 1991 Stringer's Digest. This book contains more than 250 pages of information regarding stringing instructions for 2,300 tennis, squash, racquetball and badminton racquets. For more information, please contact the USRSA at (619) 481-3545. • The United States Tenn is Court and Track Builders Association (USTC&TBA)

joint promotion with the Lipton International Players Championships. The combined efforts allowed anyone to bring a previously purchased ticket and a used racquet, and get a free ticket to the first four days of the Lipton events. The collected racquets, as part of the ATIF Racquets-For-Kids program, were donated to the Miami Tennis Patrons Foundation which distributes the racquets to deserving programs.

Miscellany • The American Coaching Effectiveness Program (ACEP) has introduced a new book, Rookie Coaches Guide to Tennis. The book was produced in cooperation between ACEP and the USTA The book is designed for beginning coaches.

announced Indoor Courts or America as the winner of the Humphries Award, which recognizes technical excellence in a completed construction project. The winning project was the Wheaton Sports Center, Wheaton , Ill. • The USTC&TBA will hold their 1991 Technical Meeting in San Antonio , Texas, December 8-11. Also announced by the USTC&TBA is the availability of their 1991 Membership Directory. The directory lists designers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and other professional members. This publication is free to non-members by simply calling their headquarters at (301) 752-3500 .

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• The American Tennis Industry Federation (ATIF) collected 400 racquets in its

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â&#x20AC;˘ Strength 1n Numbers Membership has power to expand its place in tennis industry

Cliff Drysdale, Vice President

USPTA is enjoying a level of prosperity and support in the ranks of its members that gives us a unique opportunity to take bold steps toward activism and leadership in the sport. The Associaton 's leadership has created a solid foundation on which to continue the development of our organizati on. We can be proud of the new World Headquarters in Houston and feel secure in the fact that it will be an outstanding financi al investment as well. Testing procedures for new members and upgrades for existing members mean truly well -qualified adm inistrators who can proudly call themselves USPTA pros. The cont inuing growth of the membership base translates into a secure financial position , provid ing a springboard from which the Association will be able to reach out to new horizons. Th ere is a tremendous strength in numbers, and the ability to deliver program s and products to the people who play tennis is an extremely valuable asset. Anyone interested in tennis knows the teaching professi onal can most easily affect the tennis players in this country. The professional has direct access to and influence ,on the people wh o play the sport. That's why we are all individually and col32

lectively innundated with requests for support of many programs and products. Now that the Association is solidly positioned and has proven - with the success of Across America Tenn is Day - that it can deliver a massive national program so effectively, it is time to look ahead and spearhead ventures that provide more direct benefit to its members instead of reacting to programs conceived by other industry groups. One example of this new leadership is the National Board 's commitment to administering a new and truly national league program . League tenn is, like no other activity, leads to court usage, equipment sales, lessons, etc , all of which are the life blood of the teaching pro. It is time also for USPTA to become a more vital part of the family of tennis organizations. We already work closely with the USTA in a number of ways, including USTA leagues and the Player Development Program . It's time to go further. The PGA of America is the men 's and women 's teaching arm of golf and works closely with the PGA Tour. The USPTA, with its delivery system of men and women tennis teachers, has a lot to offer the ATP and WTA To,urs, which are tennis' equivalents of

the PGA and LPGA Tours. Imagine, for example , how much more attractive it would be to a tour sponsor like IBM or Virginia Slims, if the company also had access to thousands of pro shops through USPTA members with a combined endorsement. Unity is strength and timing is crucial. I'm convinced that for the USPTA now is the time for bold moves. Let's take hold of the reigns that guide our sport purposefully into the coming tennis boom that will benefit us as members and the sport as a whole . o

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