Addvantage 1992 March by RSPA

ASAHI. WE'VE GoNE TO WORK FOR ADULTS.

It's simple. Asahi is the only company totally committed to the adult tennis player. So rather than relying on kids, colors and graphics, we turned to career tennis professionals, leading podiatrists and adults who've been playing the game for decades. What we've developed through 15 years of work and research may just be the perfect court shoe. Every Asahi shoe has advanced component technologies we believe are mandatory for the dedicated tennis player whose goal is playing better and longer, not louder. Here's howwedid it. We invented Asah i Griptonite, an exclusive ceramic/rubber Asahi Banes outsale with exdusive Asahi Griptonite. compound that dramatically Supl!rior durabi&iy for exteildedsole life aildlong extends sole life and preserves wearing traction. tread. Which means you won't be left without traction after a few short weeks of play. Next, we engineered our patented AVS Ventilation System into the shoes mid-sole that actually draws fresh air to the shoes interior and

helps keep your feet cool, dry and increasingly responsive duri ng the longest matches. Our Triple Density Insole is designed to provide superior cushioning where your feet need it most. And the elevated Metatarsal Pad makes

Asahi Triple Density Insole with Metatarsal Pad. Cushioning and comfort that conforms perlectly to the shape of your loot.

direct contact with your metatarsal arch, conforming perfectly to the shape of your foot. Yet, despite all these advances, Asahi is a tennis shoe that doesn't look too eager. Classic, clean lines like the court they were designed for ... and a price that just may turn your opponent a few new shades of green.

The Asahi look. Classic, dean Rnes nke the court they were designed lor.

Of course, the industry may not understand our passion for sophistication, comfort and value with all those "kids" out there ... but then again, we don't work for them. We work for you.

COURTING P ERFECTION For the Asahi dealer nearest you, call800-334-8737. ÂŠ1991 Asahi Inc.. J8()().R MaclÂŁod. Drive. Lawrenceville. GA 30243

vantage® The Trade Magazine of Men and Women Tennis-Teaching ProfessionalsTM

Volume 16 -

Issue 3

March 1992

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

Jack Justice

F1rst Vice President

Gordon Collins

Vice President

Dave Sivertson Kathy Woods Cliff Drysdale Will Hoag

Secretary IT reasurer

Joe Thompson

Past President

Rod Dulany

CEO

Tim Heckler

Legal Counsel

Director of Operations

Rich Fanning

Coordinator of Tennis Teacher Development

Allan Henry

Communications Coordinator

?hawna Riley

Communications

Gayden Cooper

Marketing

John T amborello

Magaz1ne Coordinator

Michelle Tanner

Corporate Services Manager

Jim Cou rier 1992 Australian Open winner displays his trophy after his.win at the 1991 Lipton International Players Championships. Photo by Russ Adams .

Paul Waldman

WORLD HEADQUARTERS

Business Operations

On the Cover

FEATURES 6

In a league of its own: USPTA Adult Tennis League takes shape

ITCA ·convention educates tennis coaches

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Bob Ellis Christi Call

Computer Services and Club Relations

Kathy Buchanan

Mem~tship/ Education

Sharon Schmuck

Assistant

In memoriam- Dr. Fay Vincent Tooley Across America Tennis Day Popular program shifts into high gear

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Across America Tennis Day registration form USPTA debuts School of Tennis Teaching at World Headquarters

Membership/Education Assistant

Karen Mahon

USPTA pros pass USTA exam

Membership/Education Assistant

Vicky Tristan

Lipton: It's your cup of tea

Tennis and Tea with Lipton sign up form

Financial Manager

Renee Heckler

Accounting and Merchandise Services

Pam Swanson

Receptionist Director of Certification and Academies Co-D1rector of Academies Advertising/ Marketing lnforrr::ttion

Lisa Webster George Bacso Bill Tym Phone (713) 97 -US PTA

ADDvantage is published monthly by the United States Professional Tennis Assoc iation. For information, write World Headquarters One USPTA Centre 3535 Briarpark Drive Houston , TX 77042 phone (713) 97-USPTA, or fax (713) 978-7780 Off1ce Hours 8.30 a.m. - 5:00 p m Central t1me. Copyright© United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. 1992. All rights reserve~ . Reproduction of any portion of this magazine is not permitted without written permission from the publisher.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS JAC K JUSTICE Pr es1 d ent 803 642-7171

DAVE SIVERTSON Vice President 512) 453-7246

CLIFF DRYSDALE Vice President (9 19) 256-6 735

JOE THO MPSON Secretary ITreasurer (303) 278- 1130

PAUL WALDMAN Legal Counsel (212) 354-8330

GO RDON COLLINS F1rst V1ce President 40 8 395-7111

KATHY WOODS Vice President (305 361-9819

WILLHOAG Vice President (305 564-1271

ROD DULANY Past President (703) 524-3227

TI M HECKLER CEO (713) 97-USPTA

DIVISION PRESIDENTS AND REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS - - - - - - - - CALIFORNIA DIVISION

MIDDLE STATES DIVISION

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DON GOM SI Pres1 dent (7 14 792- 48 29 HANK LLOYD Regional Vice President (71 4 53 5-7740

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

CRAIG KO ESSLER President 503) 223-6251 TED WATSON Regional Vice President (206) 292-04 73

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GO RDON KENT Presid ent (21 2) 293-2386 STEVE DIAMOND Reg 1onal Vice President (2 01 857 74 76

JIM DAVIS President 41 9) 885 -2352 KIRK ANDERSON Regional Vice President 513) 323-341 3

JUDY PR ESTON President (619) 565-2260 DON HENSON Regional Vice President (619) 435 -7133

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DAVE FLEURY President (207) 846-3675 JACK DUN MEAD Regional Vice President 508) 238 -6210

TOM BREECE President (602)9911414 JOE LONG Regional Vice President (505 822-0422

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION

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JOE EDLES Presid ent (303) 985-3240 DAVE ROMBERG Regi onal Vice Presiden t (303) 761 -9900

BILL RAPP President 415 364 -6272 JIM McLENNAN Regional Vice President 415 948 - 1656

RANDY MATIINGLEY President (817)731 1631 RON WOODS Regional Vice President 512)991 7561

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TIM BURKE President (612) 926-4408 STEVE WILKINSON Reg ional Vice President 507)931 1614

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CEO.,s message

Be informed:

Learn more about USPfA

What

can the United States Professional Tennis Association offer to the tennis-teaching professional? How is the organization structured? Why should a professional join the Association? These are a few of the questions we answer on a daily basis. Several USPTA divisions have asked us to answer these and other questions as a way of providing them with information for recruiting and servicing their membership. The following describes USPTA's structure, its corporate purpose and how members can become a vital part of the decision-making process within USPTA's democratic framework.

USPTA's divisional structure USPTA truly is a democratic association of tennisteaching professionals. It is comprised of 17 geographic divisions, which closely mirror the regions of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) . Each division has a board of directors- elected by at-large members of each area. A ' 45-member national â&#x20AC;˘ Executive Committee is made up of two divisional representatives the president and regional vice president from each location as well as the national Board of Directors. This group establishes the programs and the direction for the Association at an annual meeting, and the eight-member Board of Directors meets during the year to carry out the mandates of the larger Executive Committee. Each member has a voice in the political process and no one should feel isolated from the Association's governing procedures if they truly want to be involved . USPTA is, after all , symbolic of teaching c;~t the very grassroots of tennis.

FundingÂˇ for USPTA

its programs

USPTA is funded by three basic sources: 1 Membership dues 2. Endorsement program 3. Break-even program revenue These sources allow USPTA to return 35 percent of all dues to divisional treasuries. Each divisional board has autonomy in how it wishes to spend the money. This aspect is unique among teaching professional groups and enables us to provide programs at the national and divisional level. USPTA offers this and many other benefits to its members without substantially raising dues. In fact , for the five-year service period from January 1 1988 to December 31 1992, dues increased only 9.7 percent, which is less than the consumer price index during the same period (or less than 2 percent per annum). National endorsements bring in funds, while increasing USPTA's name recognition to consumers. Our endorsees sponsor tournaments, and other events and provide members with product discounts and free merchandise. Dues and endorsement fees subsidize educational projects, including courses, manuals, speaker fees and travel expenses. The nominal fees charged for the courses do not make upfortheconsiderable costs of these programs. In fact, we estimate that USPTA will lose $100,000 on the educati<!ln program in 1992. However, our leaders feel the value of these events more than makes up for the loss in the education budget.

USPTA will remain responsive to the membership regarding spending and 'dues increases within our budgetary guidelines, which are set by the Executive Committee.

Membership USPTA has members in at least 53 countries throughout the world, but the strongest and largest group is in the United States. These members make up about 85 percent of our membership, and we strive to service these members with programs and products that create a larger player base from which to improve their teaching skills and professional and financial status. USPTA pursues international members, primarily to establish a sense of goodwill. We avoid the " ugly American' image by providing testing or education only upon the invitation of a country's official tennisteaching organization or International Tennis Federation affiliate.

The USPTA education program USPTA is the forerunner in continuing education for teaching professionals. We hope to create consumer confidence in all USPTA professionals by promoting our members as knowledgeable and committed teachers. The Mandatory Continuing Education Program enhances the prestige of our profession by placing tennis teaching on a level with other professional disciplines which require continuous training. As our field explores new technologies. such as sport science and computerization , education becomes increasingly important. With more than 300 days of activities, USPTA's curriculum gives members the best opportunity to position themselves as leaders in our industry.

USPTA teaching ideology USPTA does not promote or endorse any fixed teaching ideology. We have never recommended one method of teaching , but recognize many excellent methods and promote these concepts to our members. The non-exclusive recommendation of System 5 is one example. It is one of many teaching aids that can be added to the tennis pro's 'teaching tool box. System 5 is not the one and only system, but it can supplement other teaching techniques.

USPTA sports marketing During the last few years, we have promoted tennis and the teaching profession to consumers, which has boosted the image of pros and increased general tennis participation functions outlined in our bylaws and basic to all programs Across America Tennis Day is a popular event, which attracted 2,200 professionals in 1991 and reached many new and existing players. The USPTA Adult Tennis League is another example of our commitment to grassroots tennis. Most importantly. these programs are a vehicle through which the Association and its professionals can give something back to the industry.

Benefits of USPTA membership Throughout USPTA's 65-year history, the Association has developed many tangible benefits for its members. A few of the most important ones include:

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Certification

First, and foremost, USPTA certifies teaching professionals and sets the standard for excellence through this program . Certification, first established by USPTA, assures employers, clients and colleagues of each member's quality and his or her commitment to self-improvement.

Insurance

We recently negotiated a new liability insurance program which covers members for more than $2 million as opposed to the previous $1 million policy.

Education These benefits continue to grow as we add new courses, national and divisional activities and conventions, manuals and other informational literature not to mention the educational improvements made to ADDvantage magazine. The variety of classes from Certification Training Courses to USPTA Schools is proof of our desire to meet the needs of all professionals. Prestige and respect As the oldest and largest group of teaching pros in the world , we have earned the respect of industry leaders. We can stand behind our 65 years of experience as we plan for the future of our sport and profession . Other benefits

USPTA offers services in more than 32 areas. Members can take advantage of prize-money tournaments, giveaways, educational opportunities with affiliate agencies, national player rankings, group medical insurance, an organized communications network and many more benefits. The operations of your Association are complex many variables create the total USPTA picture. Remember, USPTA membership means many things to many people. If you want to become an integral part of the future of USPTA, you first must be informed and have the initiative to get involved at the grassroots level. It's important to realize that each member adds another ingredient to the mix, and we must adjust our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of a unique and dynamic group of professionals. We cannot achieve the goals we set without .the support of each and every member. 4)

• • Women's role m temns • has changed, IS still changing Q•

USPTA Vice President Kathy Woods recently was interviewed by ADDvantage magazine. The following question and answer series on women 's issues serves as Kathy's Vice President's message. Currently, Woods is the only woman serving on the National Board of Directors and has served as an officer either in her division or nationally for more than 10 years.

How can you justify creating a women's committee without the presence of a similar men 's committee?

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n many respects , due to the greater number of men in USPTA and the previ ousl y limited representation of women on boards of directors and important committees, one might argue that most admin istrative areas of USPTA were governed by, and for men Therefore , JUSt as in other areas of soc iety when it is determined that d iscrimination truly took place , it was only fair that we give a little more than equal to compensate and bring about equa lity at a faster rate . th nk the real balance has been in the good judgment used by the Women 's Committee and the leadership of USPTA (both men and women in accomplishing th is in an affirmative way but without offend ing the men members. It would not have been wise to cause a separation w·hile trying to promote a positive cause .

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Has the number of women members in USPTA increased or decreased during the last decade?

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The women 's membership definitely. has increased over the past 10 years. Wh le th e number of men members appears larger in comparison to the number of women , the ncrease in the percentage of women membership has increased significantly over the last five years. Just five years ago, the ratio of men to women was 10-to-1 and now it's 6-to-1 Kathy Woods (left) and Bev Raws, USPTA Women's Comm1ttee Chairperson, bestow Billie Jean King with her new Honorary Membership in USPTA

Q•

To what do you attribute the increase in the number of women teaching pros?

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m sure that, ike many other areas in our society the tennis industry experienced a change in attitude toward women These social changes created opportunities for women in all career fields . Ten years ago, myths abounded regarding women professionals. Many people thought women were good teachers for young ch ldren , senior players or other women , but they did not consider them likely candidates for teaching male players, or for adm inistrative positions, such as directors of tennis. Societal views have changed and women are perceived differently Men and women 's skills now are viewed more objective ly and if a woman is qualified for an administrative or management position , she is more likely to get the job than n the past If she has the ability to teach competitive juni(!)rs and men she is more ikely to be accepted without regard to her gender

Q•

How were these changes initiated, and how did USPTA play a part in the changes for its women members?

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The societal changes speak for themselves. The transformation occurred in order to bring about equality between men and women in the workplace As for USPTA, many of the societal changes needed to be converted into specific action with n the tennis-teaching ranks and with n our trade association We needed to make changes as rapidly as possible without causing negative reactions from other groups within the organization . A Women's Committee was formed in the 80s, and a national network was created to deal with problems specific to women tennis-teaching professionals. Initially the men members adopted an apathetic stance toward this effort, but many soon began to empathize with women members and the status of women within our group rapidly improved.

Q•

How can women members get involved and make changes happen within USPTA and the tennis-teaching field?

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Women should look to the elective process of USPTA and become involved at the local divisional and national levels. If any member aspires to change the direction of our organization , they should seek elective office . The member can start at the divisional board and work toward president of the division Five to eight years ago, there were no women (division) presidents in the association . At this point, we have 16 women divisional board officers and currently serve as a national vice president By glancing at the committee list, you can see there are many women involved in key positions. Women also are receiving many of our organization 's awards and being recognized for making a difference in this profession

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Does US PTA provide support systems for its women members?

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Yes . Since the early 80s , there has been an active Women 's Committee in USPTA, which was endorsed and funded through the national budget. Wh le these funds are imited , they enabled the group to form an active women 's network and estabish the necessary communications to formulate and meet specific goals. This has resulted in the most effective of USPTA's many networks and is being used as a model for other projects, such as Across America Tennis Day the USPTA Adult Tennis League , for other m nority groups and for various sports marketing activities. The women 's network has a representative in each of our 1 7 divisions. The members of the group produce a periodic newsletter and conduct meetings, including an annual gathering at USPTA's National Convention It ultimately has been responsible for much greater visibi ity of women on committees , divisional boards and as recipients of national and divisional awards.

educational incentives to aid the players in their transi tion to the teaching profession We hope this relationsh ip wi ll increase the number of women in our career field.

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In what way ca·n all US PTA members ensure sensitivity in recognizing and preventing discrimination of women in the tennis profession?

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There are sever.a l areas US PTA members should examine . They are :

H ring and employment practices : USPTA members need to insist on open and fair empi"oyment practices. We should check continually the number of women n key positions and insist on a balance of men and women in this area. If there is a lack of fema le applicants for a position , we should explore established networks for minority and female recruit ng. Never accept the 'no women applied for the job" excuse . Our USPTA women 's network was designed so members could tap nto it by contacting Bev Raws, the committee chair She can put members in touch with the appropriate women 's liaison in any of the 17 divisions, who then can assist them in finding qualified female applicants.

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What is our relationship with the women 's professional players group - the Women 's Tennis Association · (WTA)?

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We hope to generate an interest in USPTA membership among those playing professionals who leave the tour to begin a career in teaching . We offer special testing opportunities to those WTA members who have a world ranking , and we provide

2 Internal programm ng Is there a balance of programs targeted to men and women at your club or faci ity? And more importantly do these programs

reflect the complex societal roles for today 's women? We are faced with providing alternatives for working women , women who care for their children , and for women who juggle both ro les . For example, do you offer child care and evening and weekend programs for working women? 3. Communications: It is important to keep sexist language out of your vocabulary Women should he addressed as "women," not " girls " or "gals." You also should address both sexes on equal terms never refer to women as "the girls" when you refer to males as "the men Sexist humor should not be tolerated n a professional setting . 4. Enlightened th inking : The process of recognizing subtle discrimination takes time In my opinion , the most enightened human beings are those who are able to accept gender differences for what they are and yet not discriminate on intellectual or performance terms. Such people would not reason that equal prize money should be awarded only if women play as long and hit as hard as men . For the Women's Tennis Association , this is the 3 vs. 5 set argument in Grand Slam events In the USPTA, the issue is draw size , which remains significantly smaller for women - who make up about 16 percent of our membership. Gender differences are real and these unique variances mostly physical should be recognized without withholding equal opportunity or financial remuneration for performance .

Q•

Since you mentioned the equal prize money issue, what do you think it will take for women players to receive equal compensation at the USPTA National Championships?

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Kathy Woods teach ing at th e USTA Ten nis Teachers Conference .

Since a large percentage of our prize money is derived from entry fees , we need to continue to increase participation in our tournaments. The good news is that we do have the opportunity to balance the scale with continued recruitment of women players at our events. The bad news is that with fewer female members, it is difficult to compete on draw size . Our Tournament Committee has allocated additional prize money to offset the entry imbalance. My hope is that we will have a fu 64-draw at our National Championships by 1996 , which wi give us equal prize money n the meantime, would love to secure an enlightened tournament sponsor who would insist that the prize money be equally distributed . n

In a league of its own: US PTA Adult

T , e USPTA Adult Tennis League is expanding by leaps and bounds as registration cards for Site and Area Directors come pouring in from across the United States. It is exciting to see USPTA pros get involved in their Association's league, League Committee Chairman Joe Thompson said . Hopefully more pros will get involved each year, not in just this program , but n other forthcoming programs. If you did not receive a card to register to become a Site or Area Director, call the World Headquarters and register by phone, or mail n the registration form on this page. It's not too late to become a part of the USPTA Adult Tennis League. This project was started at the request of the members after they voiced a desire to expand fall programming by operating a USPTA league. Research has found that leagues are the easiest way to organize tennis play among skill levels and to keep people playing tennis. League players find the events to be social as well as challenging for physical exercise.

USPTA Adult Tenni s League will provide competition and camaraderie.

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Always ready to face a challenge, USPTA created a unique format for local leagues that with a sponsor can expand to national playoffs. This doubles-only league allows 16 members from a facility or site to play against

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'It is exciting to see USPTA pros get involved in their Association"s league ... ., similar squads in the same area. The sevenweek play period may be scheduled any time between July 1 and December 31 with the preferred time being August through

Tennis League takes shape The World HeadquarNovember. Each squad has eight doubles ters is in the process of Division League Coordinators- 1992 teams , which play at hiring a national league administrative assistant, four National Tenn s Missouri Valley Jaime Vargas California Hank Lloyd who will be responsible Rating Program (NTRP) (314) 449-1332 (714) 832-6880 skill levels (two teams on for coordinating al aspects of the league each level). Participants NewÂˇ England Jack Dunmead Mike Del Prete Eastern and assisting with other are allowed to play at a (617) 238-6210 (212) 515-0358 major projects of the higher level but cannot Association . play on a lower one. Northern Kelly Cooper Florida Ed Kraus Each area may have The first league starter (707) 544-9494 California ( 407) 483-9117 one or more leagues, kits for Area Directors will be mailed in late March, each with up to eight Northwest Tim Burke Hawaii Dino Bondallian with packets for Site squads per league. The (612) 926-4408 Directors to follow about National League Office (808) 322-3441 a month later. The divirecommends that a (808) 329-5061 Pacific Wayne Pickard sional coordinators deeague have the fu (503) 221-9508 Northwest cide when packets will eight squads, but fewer Intermountain Joe Thompson be mailed by the Nasquads may still particiSan Diego Diane Elliott (303) 278-1130 tional League Office, so pate. A round-robin for(619) 755-4090 the mail schedule may mat will be used, and Middle Atlantic Paul Bress differ from division to each area has the Dan Gladman Southern (301) 469-6286 division Some Area option of a playoff (504) 755-0680 Director packets will not tournament. go out until April or May. Middle States Tim Conroy Each division has apBarb Addiego Southwest These kits will include the pointed a league coor(412) 341-3997 (602) 949-0011 necessary materials to dinator who will assist startaleagueorasquad , Area D rectors with Ron Woods Midwest Wendy Whitehead Texas such as a registFation questions and act as a (812) 479-3111 (512) 991-7561 form score cards, a colliaison between their orful poster, a handbook division and the Naand color-coded level tional League Office. rosters, to name a few. These ~ oordinators spent a weekend last doubles, or a 'mixed level ' league. A mixedArea Directors will run the league in their month at the World Headquarters becomlevel league has one men's doubles and one designated areas, scheduling league play women's doubles team at each level. ing familiar with all aspects of the league and serving as the link between the squads Pro Penn tennis balls will serve as the and learning how to answer any questions and the National League Office. An area official ball of the US PTA Adult Tennis League, about the new program. If there are any generally is defined as a city and its suburbs, but US PTA still is looking for a national sponquestions or comments about the USPTA but it can be adjusted to local needs. A sor. This sponsor would add many benefits Adult Tennis League, members may contact smaller rural area may encompass a whole to the league, including national playoffs. their division's league chairperson at the county and a large city may be divided into phone number listed with this article. more than one area. Each area is determined Many calls and letters aboutthe league are by need and player participation. pouring in , and the most commonly asked The Site Director the tennis pro at each questions are about the execution of the tennis facility is an integral part of both the league. The doubles league's simplicity and local and national leagues. Each Site Director flexibility make it appear too good to be true, coordinates a facility's squad(s). Site Direcbut it really is very easy to host a squad at tors are responsible for registering league your facility. players for their squads, establishing level One often asked question is how to run a captains, collecting fees and posting weekly squad on only two courts. This program is results in their club. Also, Site Directors must designed so that two levels play at home and establish NTRP ratings for all league players, two levels play away each week. As only four reserve courts and make sure their squad matches will be played at a site each week, has tennis balls ready for home league they may be scheduled as two back-to-back matches. doubles matches on each court. lfthecourts As more information on the league beare available, however, all four matches may comes available, it will be published in future be played atthesametime. This allows a club issues of ADDvantage magazine. Be a part to still runtheleagueduring peak court hours. of the USPTAAdultTennis League. It benefits Adding to the flexibility of the program are you , your Association and the whole tennis the four doubles formats from which to H industry. choose; women only, men only, mixed

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ITCA convention educates tennis coaches L

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Association he ld its annual conve ntion Dec . 14-19 at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chape Fla. Th is fi ve-day sympos iu m educated tennis coaches on the many facets of teaching, training and communi ty involvement Steve Wilk inson a USPTA ·Executive Committee member and ITCA board member attended th e conve ntion The ed ucati onal se minars covered many topics, and a vari ety of speakers were on

hand to disseminate the latest nformation on spo rt sc ience strategies , train ng , coac h ng tec hn iques and professi ona l development The speakers included college coaches, tennis professionals, touring coaches, tra iners and former professional tenn is players. The sess ions provided valuable information to help coac hes become more effective in th ei r jobs. Gordon Collins, USPTA's first vice president, presented a seminar on coaches working with local tenn is pros. He dis-

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cussed the use of various pro-ams and other events that could be used as fundraisers for college coaches. Collins also addressed the positive benefits of having top-ranked college students competing at a club. He said a local club is recognized by having the best tennis players in an area competing there , and the college players have a chance to give something back to the community Wil kinson said this presentation was well received by the many who attended . ITCA is an organization of mainly college coaches , but Wilk inson insists that tenni s pros can learn much from the seminars as wei thin k a lot of USPTA pros, besides giving lessons and working in the club environment, are now getting into teams . And , with all the USTA leagues and the new USPTA league that we are starting, !'here is a lot that the pro needs to know about team coaching and that is the specialty of ITCA," said Wil kinson . The ITCA convention provides professionals with specific information on certain aspects of team dynamics, getting people to work together placing people on a team and sport psychology as it re lates to team play Wilkinson encourages all college and hig h sc hool coaches to look into ITCA membership since most of the benefits are geared toward coaches. He also suggests that USPTA professionals should be aware of the association and to work with ITCA members in their respective communities. ITCA represents al the premier coaches throughout the country coaches of both men's and women 's teams for NCAA Divisions II and Ill as well as junior college tenn is teams . USPTA and ITCA are working toward a c lose r re lationship . The ITCA members are nvited to attend the USPTA National Convention , and hopefu ly local relat ionships wi be started between members of the two organizations. Wil kinson said that a closer re lationship between the pros and coaches wi allow pros to place top juniors in good co llege programs, and students graduating from coll eges can become prospective tennis employees. .u

In memoriam

Fay Vincent Tooley~ Ph.D. May 4~ 1908 - Feb. 9~ 1992 "Remember, the strength of the pack is in the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is in the pack."

ese words were part of Fay Tooley's

last address to the Midwest Division during its general membersh p breakfast n January 1991 As one of USPTA's most dedicated members, Fay had a deep appreciation for the Association , its place within the tennis industry and the democratic structure upon which the strength of the organization was built. Âˇ He, more than most, understood that leadership and growth is possible only through individual commitment and a desire to work together to accomplish common goals. In his address to the Midwest Division ,Âˇ he spoke of division unity the positive direction of USPTA and the need to continually educate members for leadership roles in the organization . Fay worked hard to ensure the continued strength of the Association that he joined in 1953. He witnessed many changes as USPTA expanded to meet the needs of a varied network of tennis-teaching professionals . He remained a dedicated teacher and mentor to many new and younger members, and he promoted the democratic ideals upon which this group was founded . Fay was proud to proclaim that he was "the 328th member" of the USPTA In a letter written in 1976, Fay said he joined USPTA

Although Fay had a great devotion to tennis and the USPTA, he participated in many other philanthropic concerns within his community and throughout the United States. He also was an extremely talented educator and professional in the field of glass technology and ceramic engineering. He was professor emeritus of glass technology in the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana, where he taught from 1946 to 1972 He was a 1932 graduate of the University of Illinois where he received a master's degree in ceramic science and a doctorate in ceramic engineer ing in 1939. Fay served as director of glass research development and control for Owens-Corn ng Fiberglass Corp . from 1939 to 1949. From 948 unti his death, he was a consultant in the field of glass research , development and control to the OCF-Technical Center in Granville, Ohio. Fay was named as inventor on seven U S. patents and was the recipient of numerous industry awards for his work in glass technology

As a tennis professional , he founded the Granville Tennis Club, where he served as head tennis professional He also worked as the head professional at the Moundbu lders Country Club, was an ass istant tennis coach at the University of inois and was a former tennis coach at Granville High School In 1983, the Midwest Division of USPTA honored Fay by establishing the annual Dr Fay Tooley Award , which is presented for outstanding service without seeking recognition . A fact that was unknown to many of hi s fellow teaching pros is that Fay was a musician, composer and arranger and he played with the Licking County Symphony from 1939 to 1946. Fay's family has requested that any memorial contributions be made to The Friends of the Granvi le Public Library The Granvi le Foundation or the Licking County Sympnony Th is great humanitarian, tennis professional and USPTA member wi be sadly missed, but fondly remembered, by everyone who ever came in contact with him . H

.because truly thought tennis teaching and all that goes with it was a true profession. As is the case in al legitimate professions, it is an historical fact that for a variety of reasons people commonly attracted to a single calling band together for their mutual benefit. " Fay was conspicuously absent from this year's Midwest Convention due to his hospitalization . His faithful presence at the annual National Convention wi be sorely missed. One of his dreams, as a USPTA member was to establish a national archives and hal of fame. He donated $5,000 to USPTA for this purpose before USPTA had room or files to begin the project. With the acquisition of USPTA's World Headquarters bu~lding , Fay was looking forward to helping create these two areas.

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Across America Tennis Day Popular program shifts into high gear

May 9 approaches, USPTA starts gearing up for Across America Tennis Day. What started as a one-day program in 1990 has become a major grassroots event spanning months of tennis education and fun . It begins in March with the Coast-to-Coast clinics. The Coast-to-Coast clinics will be held in conjunction with the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports in 25 communities throughout the United States and its territories. Designed to target communitie~ of non-typical tennis players, this program also helps the President's Council promote a physically fit America. Many of the Council's celebrities will help, including Pam Shriver, who serves as co-chair of Across America Tennis Day, along with USPTA's Cliff Drysdale.

York Onnen , director of program development for the President's Council , says everyone within his organization is awaiting eagerly the start of Across America Tennis Day events. 'Everyone involved, including our Council members, had a great time and think the 12 special communities that participated last year are looking forward to doing it again he said . Even though the program initially began to promote USPTA professionals and to get more people involved in tennis at the grassroots level , the project has expanded to help other associations as well

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Sites for Coast to Coast Clinics: Agana, Guam Hawaii Seattle, Wash . Toppenish , Wash Portland , Ore. Los Angeles, Calif San Diego, Calif Phoenix, Ariz. Salt Lake City, Utah Mission Valley, Mont. Bozeman, Mont. Lincoln, Neb. Stillwater, Okla. Houston, Texas Minneapolis, Minn. Chicago, Ill. Stevens Point, Wis. Kalamazoo, Mich . Indianapolis, nd. N Palm Beach, Fla. Atlanta, Ga. New York, N.Y West Virginia Rock Creek Stadium and the White House, Washington, D.C. Puerto Rico 'The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports got tremendous benefit out of Across America Tennis Day '91 Thousands of youth , older adults, disabled and special populations got turned on to tennis, thanks to some dedicated and hard-working volunteer pros, said Onnen. "We are looking forward to an even greater experience as we head into May 9, this year 's Across America Tennis Day, with clinics from Guam to Puerto Rico with a stopover at the White House courts!'

The President's Council is not the only organization that supports USPTA and Across America Tennis Day. The American Tennis Industry Federation (ATIF) assists in obtaining the much needed equipment donations and financial support of this industry-wide project. In 1991 the ATIF helped coordinate 17 follow-up tennis lesson programs designed to promote the continued participation of those people who tried tennis during the one-day clinic. The program provides inexpensive lessons so the enthusiasm for the new sport can continue.

American Tennis Industry Federation 'This is the kind of program tennis has been looking for,' said Brad Patterson, executive director of the ATIF 'We have found people who would like to play tennis, but don't know how to get started. Across America Tennis Day gets people interested in tennis and lets them know how to get started. Then, they can go into a follow-up clinic. Patterson said that this year, the ATIF not only will work with its members to donate much needed equipment to the program , but the Racquets for KidsrM program will be able to donate racquets as well. Sign up to participate in this event geared to increase tennis awareness and promote the game as a lifetime sport. This project will foster an appreciation for USPTA and will provide professionals with a broader base of tennis players. Fill in the form on the facing page or the sign-up card you received in the mail and join 3,000 other tennis pros in getting America off the couch and on the court! 0

Across America Tennis Day May 9, 1992 wHAT IS IT? USPTA's Across America Tennis Day is a nationwide grassroots tennis event sponsored by USPTA.

WHEN IS IT? Saturday May 9 1992. The event is held annually. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE? To stimulate interest in tennis as a participation sport and as a means of maintaining physical fitness. New existing and former players of the game are being targeted in order to have millions of tennis balls played simultaneously across the country on May 9. WHERE WILL IT BE HELD? At regis-

tered clubs and public facilities across the nation.

IS IT LIMITED TO USPTA PROS? No. Any teaching pro is eligible to host activities at his or her facility. HOW DO I REGISTER MY FACILITY? Simply fill out the registration form or call the USPTA World Headquarters at (713) 97-USPTA.

sport people not usually associated with tennis. These events are organized through the World Headquarters. Anyone interested in hosting one of these events should contact Allan Henry at the USPTA World Headquarters.

WHAT ABOUT NATIONAL TENNIS MONTH? USPTA's Across America Tennis Day is held in conjunction with National Tennis Month. Activities produced for

USPTA's Across America Tennis Day may be credited toward participation in National Tennis Month. Join your fellow US PTA pros on May 9 for what could become the largest singleday grassroots event in tennis history For further details on USPTA's Across America Tennis Day, call the ·USPTA World Headquarters at (713) 97-USPTA.

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USPTA Adult Tennis League sponsored by the United Statea Professional Tennis Association. Men's, women's and mixed doubles for adults who are 19 years and older and have NTRP levels of 3.0 and below, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5/5.0. *

When:

A fall league featuring seven weeks of play during the months from July through December The flexible time period (chosen by each Area Director) will prevent conflictions with existing programs and give the USPfA pro more control over his or her own league.

Where:

At clubs and facilities throughout the United States in all 17 USPTA divisions . This league will provide exposure for you the teaching pro while bringing new players into the game at the grassroots level with its fun, flexible format. Surveys have shown that leagues are in demand and bring players into the facility and pro shop.

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For more information on the USPTA Adult Tennla League and how you can get involved, call the USPTA World Headquarters at

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Star-struck students: Imitating pros has advantages and disadvantages Question: I have heard many teaching professionals discuss how they compare stroke production between a student and a world-class player (i.e., comparing Johnnie Doe's strokes to Pete Sampras' strokes). Isn't that a dangerous thing to do since tennis is such an individualistic sport? AnswerÂˇ You definitely are correct from two viewpoints: It is easy to get caught up in comparing the wrong performance characteristics; and it easily can be overdone to the point that the student removes his personality from his game and tries to be someone he is not. If a teaching professional wishes to use a particular world-class player as an example (Pete Sampras in this case) , the teaching professional must determine what it is about Sampras' game that makes him such a great player. There are several aspects about each stroke that enable the player to hit the ball so well. These are called performance attributes. At the same time, each player (who could become a potential model for a student) has specific idiosyncrasies (which may not affect the stroke at all) or actual problems with stroke production which may actually limit the student trying to model the pro. Our next step should be to review these three areas of stroke production to discuss examples and the possible result. A performance attribute involves an action that actually helps the player hit the ball efficiently. Examples include how the feet move to position the player for a shot, the balance a player has throughout the stroke (which is dictated by body movement and the position of the feet), the force (or drive) provided by the legs against the ground , the preparatory coiling and subsequent rotation of the hips and trunk following the leg drive, and the action of the arm or arms to bring the racquet forcefully, yet with control, toward the impact point. These are but a few of the things which , if imitated can help a player who wants to model a better playerÂˇ however, they easily can be misinterpreted and create a problem What about copying a player who continually hits with an open-stance forehand? There may be nothing fundamentally wrong with the open-stance stroke, but kn inexperienced player modeling that stroke may

do so for the wrong reasons. A professional player may hit with an open. stance to save energy or because of a preference for that stroking action , but the student modeling it may not have learned proper footwork or simply may be lazy. What may be an idiosyncrasy that does not affect the performance of a world-class player turns out to be a nightmare for the student and the student's coach Other such idiosyncrasies include rituals before playing a point (i .e. John McEnroe's serving stance, or a particular stance to receive serve) and positioning certain body parts during a stroke which may not necessarily add to the stroke's effectiveness (like the way Chris Evert used to hold her left hand during a forehand). The final area of which to be aware is that aspect of a touring pro's game which might

be an actual problem but young students copy it anyway because the pro is a worldclass player. A great example may be a player who hits an adequate volley, but has way too much racquet head movement (turning the racquet head excessively) during the stroke. Even the pro player thinks the volley is hit adequately, but a problem in the volley limits its development into a true weapon. Obviously, the student who models a stroke with limitations is headed for the same limitations. Each student brings his or her personality to the game. If a student wants to model a great player like Pete Sampras, the teaching professional owes it to the student to help him or her model the right techniques, yet encourage the student's personality to emerge as well. H

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• Topic: Pro Shops

• 1 True or false: Business skills are the most important quality in determining whether to hire pro shop personnel.

7 True or false: If the pro shop manager likes a product, most of the members will buy it.

2. True or false: Most pro shops' buying public is limited to club members and their guests.

8. Ideally, a pro shop should have _ _ demos of each racquet for sale. 0 A. 1 0 B. 2

3. One of the best ways to make a pro shop look different is to _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 0 A. change displays 0 B. rearrange the pro shop 0 C. paint 0 D. stock new items weekly 4. True or false: A line of credit as an award at a club event or tournament will help members make a habit of shopping in your pro shop. 5. is (are) the most important sales advantage of a pro shop. 0 A. Low prices 0 B. Unique products 0 C. Service 0 D. Atmosphere 6. Consumers don't look just at price when they shop, they also look at _ _ __

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9. The credibility of a pro shop can be hurt by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ 0 A. uninformed salespeople 0 B. bad merchandise 0 C. stocking the same products 0 D. inaccurate records

10. True or false: Establishing monthly, weekly and daily sales goals for the shop gives individuals and teams an incentive to sell more products. 11 Make sure that all stringers at a pro shop are the USRSA. 0 A. aware of 0 B. following the stringer's manual by 0 C. certified by 0 D. instructors for

12. is the best advertising in the pro shop business. 0 A. A newsletter 0 B. A billboard 0 C. A fl ier 0 D. Word-of-mouth 13. True or false: Pro shop revenue generally is negotiable between a club and a professional. 14. The most important quality in a pro shop manager is: 0 A. trustworthiness 0 B. leadership 0 C. accounting skills 0 D. organization 15. True or false: To maintain the pro shop staff as experts on racquets and stringing, have employees test all new frames bought for the shop. 16. Always look for ways to take advantage of the pro shop's _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 0 A. suppliers 0 B. traffic 0 C. staff 0 D. revenue Answers on page 31

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USPfA debuts School of Tennis Teaching at World Headquarters

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game of tennis has seen many changes since it originated n France in the 13th century. Courts, equipment, rules, styles, players and even the name has changed . Scheduled for March 29-30 at the World Headquarters in Houston , Texas, the school will be held in classroom and on-court sessions and will involve attendee participation . USPTA's School of Tennis Teaching was developed to examine the game's evolution and how its changes affect the modern game. The course will run from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. daily. The transformations of tennis have brought improvements and setbacks, but overall tennis is a much more organized and athletic sport today than in previous years. And, with the advancement of scientific research into the sports field , different playing styles and proper stroke techniques have emerged.

... tennis is a much more organized and athletic sport today ... Playi rm styles have been influenced by many great instructors who had their various styles and systems. Players such as Arthur Ashe, Bjorn Borg , Don Budge, Jimmy Connors, Margaret Court, Chris Evert, Pancho Gonzales, Billie Jean King , Jack Kramer, Rod Laver, John McEnroe, Stan Smith, Bill Tilden and the newest talent on the pro tours have influenced the game and authenticate the latest technology. These players also help demonstrate the best of tennis. Teaching professionals will learn how to use this information in daily work routines to teach tomorrow's champions. The course will include discussions on the various teaching styles, corrective techniques, use of teaching aids, videotaping (both individual and match play) and the major changes in racquet technology and equipment design. Thi s course is designed to be an overview of modern teaching techniques, an intellectual discussion of different teaching methods, corrective techniques and extensive on-court hitting Valuable to any tennis instructor, this course will be directed by George Bacso and Ron Holmberg . Bacso is USPTA's director of certific ation and academies. Holmberg is the director of USPTA Playing Schools. H

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Sport science has become as critical an element in tennis success as sound strokes. Yet very little has been written on incorporating tennis specific sport sc ience pri nciples into practice sessions and match play until now. The United States Tennis Association i~ pleased to present SUCCESSFUL COACHING, a publication tailor-made for tennis coachesand t eache~

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Upton lnternallonal Players Championships offers a mixed assortment of competition for tennis enthusiasts. The professional tournament, held for both men and women , showcases the top players in th e world . Last year's men 's winner Jim Courier is also the 1991 French Open champion and the 1992 Australian Open champion . Monica Seles also has proven to be a force with which to contend on the women 's professional tennis tour The action also features USPTA's Inter national Tennis Teachers' Championships, presented by Prince . This tournament runs simultaneously with the touring pro tournament, and high ights USPTA's top tennis players. Returning to defend her singles titl e, Kim Barry also will play doubles with US PTA National Board member Kathy Woods. Other exciting tennis matches will include th e rivalry between Tim Wilkison and Pat Serret, and the 1992 men 's doubles ITIC c hamp ions Mitch Bridge and Dexter MacBride will fight for their title again.

LIPTON INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Lipton offers more than a tournament However Lipton will not be just a tennis tournament this year The lineup of events also consists of two Specialty Courses offered by USPTA Director of Certification and Academies George Bacso. These two courses, Stroke Analysis and the 5 Keys to Tennis, wil be taught separately in one-day sessions. These sessions will be open to the public as well as USPTA certified professionals, and each student in the course will receive a free pass to the tournament and lunch for the day of the course. Cost for either course is $75 for US PTA members and $125 for non-members. Advanced registration must be done through the USPTA World Headquarters. Also, the

World Headquarters can offer special rates on hotel accommodations for the Lipton and the Specialty Courses at the site . n addition , the tournament is used to collect tennis racquets for the Racquets for KidsTM program sponsored by the American Tennis Industry Federation . Professionals can support the Lipton International Players Championships by signing up to host a Tennis and Tea with Lipton event The program is designed to get more people to watch the tournament and to increase the interest in tennis . Sign up to host a Tennis and Tea with Lipton program at your facility Help the USPTA support the Lipton International Players Championships. Watch the tournament in person or on television , or attend the Specialty Courses offered at the tournament site . The USPTA's association with this event helps to improve our status within the tennis industry and in the minds of the hundreds of thousands of recreational H players across the United States.

The 1991 ITIC Women's Ope n Sing les winner Kim Barry with tournament chairman Wi ll Haag and runnerup Li sa Seemann.

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L e members of USPTA are in a position to make the Lipton International Players Championships more successful every year USPTA members are given the chance to play in tournaments side-by-side with the top names in the tennis-playing profession and attend educational events at the tournament site. Even if the members are not able to â&#x20AC;˘ attend the functions of Lipton , such as the USPTA International Tennis Teachers Championships presented by Prince, they still can become a part of the Lipton by hosting an event for Tennis and Tea with Lipton. Here's how to get involved: Organize a social event at your club such as a roundÂˇ robin, a clinic or a social mixed-doubles.

2. Set up an area in the club where members and their guests can view the finals of LIPC following your Tennis and Tea with Lipton event. If this is not possible, try to arrange to meet at a location where everyone can watch the LIPC. 3. Complete the registration form below to establish your commitment to the USPTNLIPC Tennis and Tea with Lipton. Remember the more people that are involved, the more recognition USPTA gets in the tennis industry and it increases our chances for national television exposure. Of primary importance, you as a USPTA professional will be a part of another major grassroots event to motivate organized play

at the recreational level. The finals will be aired live on ABC. Women 's finals will be on March 21 1 p.m. Eastern time, and the men's finals will be on March 22, 4 p.m. Eastern time . When the registration form is returned, you will receive an official certificate to display at your club. For more information, contact the USPTA Marketing Department at (713) 97 -USPTA. USPTA has a great friendship with Lipton and its Tournament Chairman Butch Buchholtz. It is a relationship that helps boost the image of USPTA to the forefront of the tennis industry Now you can help solidify this bond by getting involved in this important grassroots event. Support the 1992 USPTA/ LIPC Tennis and Tea with Lipton.

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INDUSTRY ACTION US PTA Second and Final Notice • The National Nominating Committee is accepting applications from members who are interested and available to serve on the USPTA National Board of Directors for 1992-93. Applicants must submit a resume and a 250- to 500-word essay outlining their opinions on the goals, directions and objectives of USPTA. These materials should be postmarked no later than March 20, and sent to : Dave Romberg 16650 E. Costilla Ave. Aurora, CO 80016 • USPTA professional Jack Vinson was given the Teacher in the Community Award for 1991 by the Orange County (Fla.) Classroom Teacher Association. Vinson works with . elementary school students in an extended day program teaching tennis at three schools one day a week.

• Nigel O'Rourke, USPTA professional is the director of racquet sports at the Sugarbush Sports Center in Warren Vt. O'Rourke was formerly the director of tennis for theDavid Lloyd Club in London , and prior to that, he served as the vice president of USPTA's Missouri Valley Division while workng at the Wood Valley Racquet Club n Topeka, Kan. • USPTA pro, Ed Beyster, is the new owner of the Windcrest Tennis Center in San Antonio, Texas. He was formerly the head professional and director of tennis at the Thousand Oaks Racquet Club in California. • Eric van den Hoogen, USPTA professional is the tennis director for the recently opened La Cabana Beach and Tennis Resort n Aruba , Dutch Caribbean • Master Professional Patrick Mason passed the professional certification exam for the National Parks and Recreation Association . He currently manages two park centers in Broward County, Fla. • Tom Daglis has opened two new companies, Peachtree Tennis Promotions and

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USTA • The 1992 USTA Tennis Facility Awards program will recognize public tennis facilities which are outstanding in design and construction . The awards encourage excellence in future installation or renovation of exi sting tennis facilities. To qualify, facilities must be under the jurisdiction of a park and recreation department, an educational institution or an industrial complex. The three categories are: small centers four to 10 courts, large centers 11 or more courts and tournament centers with permanent stadium seating for 3,000 or more and outer courts. Applications are available through the USTA section and district offices or by writing to the USTA Facility Awards Program , 707 Alexander Road , Princeton , N.J. 08540. Application deadline is May 8. • Nominations are now being accepted for the 1992 USTA Community Service Awards. This award recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to developing recreational -tennis in their community. Criteria for consideration include: scope of a program, impact on the community's overall recreational picture, new and innovative ideas, USTA programs im plemented , inspirational and motivational work with adults or juniors, the involvement of other civic organizations in the establishment of the tennis program and association with the local USTA section or district. Candidates must have at least three consecutive seasons of field work in a community and be nominated by a minimum of two people familiar with their work. To receive an application , write : USTA Community Service Awards, 707 Alexander Road , Princeton , N.J. 08540. Applications must be postmarked by July 1

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• Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) announced its 1992 Board of Directors. Elected officers are : John R. Sullivan (Gross Pointe Shores, Mich.), president; Richard Kolasa (Tucson , Ariz.) , vice president; and William Schulz (Houston, Texas) , secretarytreasurer. Elected national directors are: W. H Bill ' Kendall (Rockville, Md .), PaulK. Skelton (Scottsdale, Ariz .) Randal Gudanowski (Franklin Lakes, N.J.) and Norman J. Spitzig ,

Jr. (Fort Wayne, Ind.). Remaining on the board of directors is Wiggo K. Anderson (Birmingham , Ala.), George P Carroll (St. Paul Minn .), Jay DiP ietro (Boca Raton Fla. Edward Henderson (Indianapolis, nd .) and John A. Jordan (Atlanta, Ga.).

Manufacturers • Sheri Norris has been promoted to western regional promotions director representative for Penn Racquet Sports. Norris previously held the position of sports promotion and technical coordinator. • Mark Wentura has been appointed the director of marketing and sales for Penn Racquet Sports. Wentura headed the pro racket sports division at Spalding prior to joining Penn . • Tennis World nc. has an agreement with Australian manufacturer, Classic Sportswear, for the sale and distribution of the Kangarucci ' tennis sportswear line. For more information , call 800-762-4805. • Penn Racquet Sports announced the production of two new lines of tennis balls. The Centre Court ball is a high quality regular felt white tennis ball designed specifically for soft court play. The Medal ist is an economically priced quality tennis ball designed for the recreational player. It is for all court surfaces and the canister features a red , white, and blue label • Spalding Sports Worldwide introduced the Ascent, a full oversized , medium-flex tennis racquet at The Super Show. The racquet is designed for the recreational to advanced player and has a 117 square-inch frame. The suggested retail price is $110 and it comes with a one-year warranty. • Spalding has appointed Dave Reinhart as director of sales and marketing for the professipnal racket sports division.

Member Benefits Announcement All USPTAmemberswhocurrently receive the liability insurance as a benefit of membership, need to note that the policy has changed. As of Jan . 1, 1992, USPTA now has a $2 million general aggregate liability/personal property damage insurance. This is valid only for $1 million peroccurrenceand is effective only while practicing, playing, teaching or officiating tennis. Any questions on this new policy should be directed to the Insurance Department of the USPTA World Headquarters at One USPTA Centre, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Houston, Texas 77042.

Miscellany • Jim Loehr and Jack Groppel have teamed up to create Loehr-Groppei/Saddlebrook Sport Science, nc. This project will include the construction of a 10,000-squarefoot building containing motion analysis equ ipment and sports medicine facilities. The facility is designed to be used by athletes and executives. • Byron Ouann has joined the ATP Tour to direct all communication and marketing function s. Ouann was the group directo r of marketing/communications at BM prior to joing ATP

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