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NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Kathy Woods First Vice President Kurt Kamperman Vice President Will Hoag Joseph Thompson Jim Davis Dave Porter Secretary/Treasurer Mark McMahon Past President Gordon Collins WORLD HEADQUARTERS CEO Tim Heckler

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On the cover Jim Courier served up some winners, but fell short of victory at The Lipton Championships.

Photo by Russ Adams.

SPECIAL SECTION USPTA has endorsed Tencap, a national computerized tennis handicap system, as the official handicapping system of the Association. A complete program guide, including information about Tencap, a monthly schedule, a sample press release and letter to club members, is included in this issue. Read all about the innovative system, and introduce Tencap at your facilities today!

Director of Operations Rich Fanning Executive Assistant Marty Bostrom Director of Shawna Riley Communications Communications Courtenay Dreves Marketing/Business John Tamborello Operations Magazine Coordinator Julie Myers Sports Marketing Karen Unger Coordinator * Sports Marketing Sharon Jasmer Assistant Marketing Assistant David Rudzinski Public Relations Dan Soine Coordinator Corporate Services Christl Call Manager Computer Services and Kathy Buchanan Club Relations Director of Education Kirk Anderson Education Coordinator Susan A. Thompson Membership/Education Vicky Tristan Assistant Membership/Education Karen Mahon Assistant

FEATURES 3 Methodist College program earns USPTA accreditation 5 Newly discovered shot saves point

by Kurt Ehrhardt 13 USPTA Tennis Across America form 14 Letter from President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 22 Midwest leads divisions in Pro Penn sales 25 Adults-only doubles league resumes in July

1995 National Convention 21 Professionals invest in education at USPTA National Convention 21 National Convention registration form 22 Hotel reservation form 23 1995 USPTA National Championships form

Financial Manager Renee Heckler Controller Theresa Weatherford Insurance/Merchandise Ellen Schmidt Services Director of Certification George Bacso and Academies Co-Director of Academies Bill Tym Advertising/Marketing Phone (713) 97-USPTA Information LEGAL COUNSEL Attorney-at-Law Paul Waldman ADDvantage is published monthly by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

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DEPARTMENTS 2 President's message: Run with the momentum Tennis statistics can sell your sport

by Kathy Woods 6 Little Tennis Talk: Sampras gives back to sport, supports USPTA Little Tennis™ 7 Little Tennis Tips: Finding our own space 8 Growing the game: Handicaps and games help motivate students

by Chuck Kuhle 8 USPTA marketing tips: Pro shop display ideas 15 Ask the professor: Overlapping two-handed grip causes poor technique

by Jack L Groppel, Ph.D. 26 Dates that rate 27 Industry action ADDvantage May 1995

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President's message

Run with the momentum...

Tennis statistics can sell your sport .ou've already read my words and others that you, the tennis professional, have the most power and influence to grow the game. You should not be ashamed to do it for your own benefit more people playing, better job security and opportunities for the future. It will take 'active-selling' of tennis to do it. Talking to people face-to-face, proactive, zealous, take-by-the-hand personal attention to people you know and don't know, convincing them to try your product, nforming them of opportunities you have in your programs that fit their schedules and needs.

There is no doubt that this is the time to sell the sport. By now you've heard that the industry has come together through the Tennis ndustry Association (TIA) with financial resources donated by the USTA, ATP WTA, manufacturers and time committed by you, the teaching professional, to deliver the free lesson (for which you will be reimbursed at $2.50 per participant) and the Play Tennis America retention program (for which you will charge $30 to $40 per person for each sixlesson level). This $5 million per year initiative will also focus on changing the image of tennis in the minds of young people.

What should you sell? Here are some 'mind and body' benefits to help you convince people that they should make tennis their sport and exercise priority.

1 Tennis may help you live longer Source. The New England Journal of Medicine, Feb. 25, 1993 In a study conducted by Dr. Ralph Paffenberger where 10,269 men who particiADDvantage May 1995

Kathy Woods, President

pated in moderately vigorous sports activities' (and where tennis was noted as such) • For tennis players who played at least three hours per week, the risk of death from any cause was reduced by 50 percent. • Tennis players who played at least three hours per week, when scientifically tested, had a 41 percent lower risk of death from coronary heart disease.

2 Tennis outperforms other sports in developing personality characteristics Source: Jim Gavin, Ph.D., Concord/a University, author of "The Exercise Habit," writer for Psychology Today

Calories burned in three hours of exercise per week Tennis (competitive) Touch football (moderate) Aerobics (moderate) Tennis (moderate) In-line skating (moderate) Downhill skiing (moderate) Ice skating (moderate) Basketball (moderate) Cycling (10 mph) Weightlifting Baseball Walking (15 minutes/mile) Tennis (casual) Golf (with hand cart) Fishing Housework (moderate)

1,934 1,719 1,612 1,397 1,397 1,397 1,397 1,290 1,268 1,204 1,032 909 860 860 645 645

Source: LGE Sport Science Inc.

Tennis players had the highest scores in sociability, spontaneity, creativity, competitiveness, adventurousness, mental focus and assertiveness when compared with golfers, runners, weightlifters, inline skaters and downhill skiers (see Personality characteristics chart).

3. Tennis outperforms other sports in physical fitness development Source. LGE Sport Science Inc. Calories burned by exercising three hours per week were significantly higher during tennis at the competitive, moderate and casual playing levels when compared with other sports and modes of exercise (see Calories burned chart). think you'll agree that this information will get the consumers' attention! The TIA compiled this data to use in promoting the free lesson and Play Tennis America programs, and they will blitz the marketplace with these messages. But they can't do it alone. You must carry these messages into your local communities your own individual 'blitzes' will be very powerful. This effort by you to spread the word is not just for the TIA initiative, but for every individual program you attempt to run in your community.

Who needs to hear this? Why, everyone!

Tell your current students. Everyone wants positive reinforcement about the choices they make for their limited recreation time. You never know when an active player may consider dropping the game to make room for something else. Active players are some(continued next page)

President's message times so passionate almost addicted to the game, that they make the best salespeople. They are able to deliver your message without any suspected ulterior motives. Use this market to help sell these incredible 'great for your body and mind' statistics. Give them incentives to bring new members to your programs.

Tell any parent you can. Blitz schools and preschools. Parents will respond to this information in their quest to do the best for their children. And of course, tell any prospective

player about these 'life' benefits.

How can you do it? Call your local newspapers, radio stations, cable TV stations.

Have every tennis club newsletter publish this information. Saturate every PR vehicle you can think of. Get all the pros in your community together and brainstorm on any potential vehicle to get the word out. Collectively advertise community-wide programs by pooling resources to run an advertorial with these 'life' benefits, and then list available program offerings. Advertise in high school and college newspapers, deliver fliers on your programs to local merchants with these life benefits highlighted. Volunteer to speak at local chambers of commerce, athletic

clubs and recreational meetings. Put tennis on your adult night school programs, church and synagogue gatherings.

The best professionals have always used creative PR approaches to get the word out about tennis programs, 'm simply suggesting that you use this support data to promote the reasons why people should respond to your sport.

And don't forget the six "Fs" touted by the TIA Tennis is Fun, Fitness, Fast, Friends, Family and Forever.

Never before have you had comprehensive industry support to back you up and collaborate with you in your effort to sell your sport.

Run with the momentum for all of us! Š

iCNNIS ... outperforms other sports in developing personality characteristics!

Tennis

Golf

SOCIABILITY

Very high

Very high

Low

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SPONTANEITY

Very high

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CREATIVITY

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Low

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Moderate

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COMPETITIVENESS

Very high

ADVENTUROUSNESS MENTAL FOCUS ASSERTIVENESS

High Very high High

Running

Weightlifting

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Downhill skiing

Very high

Moderate

Moderate

Low

High

High

Very low

Moderate

Moderate

Very high

Very high

Very low

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Very high

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Low

Moderately high Moderately high

Source: Jim Gavin, Ph.D., Concordia University, Author of "The Exercise Habit," writer for Psychology Today

Methodist College program earns USPTA accreditation

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.ethodist College in Fayetteville, N.C. is the newest provider of a LJSPTAaccredited Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program. Students who fulfill the requirements of the unique program earn a bachelor's degree in business and USPTA certification after successful completion of USPTA's Certification Exam.

The PTM program gives graduates an edge in securing teaching positions with clubs, resorts and hotels, as well as

nonteaching jobs with tennis management companies, associations and tenn s manufacturers. All PTM programs are directed by USPTA professionals.

In addition to requirements for a bachelor's degree in business, Methodist College's tennis management curriculum consists of 20 semester hours, three of which are internship requirements. Some of the courses offered include teaching methods, tournament administration/racquet repair and

psychology of coaching. The college's fouryear PTM program reports 100 percent job placement within the industry. The program is run by USPTA professional Theresa Warrell Ed.D. Methodist College is one of five colleges and universities which offer a USPTA-affiliated PTM program. USPTA accreditation for the programs resulted after study by its national Education Committee and Board (continued on page 16) ADDvantage May 1995

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Newly discovered shot saves point

by Kurt W. Ehrhardt

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JLhe .here is a tennis shot which has never been taught or recognized as an official individual stroke. Even though this shot is needed in every match no one has ever heard about it. This shot is often a big' point, as was demonstrated when Arantxa Sanchez Vicario lost to Steffi Graf in Delray Beach, Fla. and Germany's shooting star, Marc Gollner, lost to the unknown Frenchman, Gerard Solves, at the Bavarian Open in Munich, Germany. They lost these matches due to their planless and panic-filled reactions to these shots.

Correct reaction saves the shot Tennis has a recipe and a nomenclature for every ball that hits the ground: at the baseline groundstrokes, and at the service line approach shots and returns.

But, what is the name for the shot one makes when the ball lands just behind the net (see diagram)? It is too close to the net to be a

Sprint to play the saver No other shot in tennis requires such a quick burst of speed as does the saver. The distance for this shot is approximately 40 feet.

This is, perhaps, the longest distance on the tennis court to be covered in the shortest period of time. Consequently, one must dash to the ball, applying the arms and legs harmoniously in a classical sprinter technique. The racquet is not taken back first, but the body is driven immediately forward with the pumping action of the arms and legs, like an Olympic sprinter. With this footwork concept, the player will have more time upon arrival at the ball. The ball will still be somewhat high, and racquet and body preparation time is increased. Secondly, the first strides are the widest, biggest and most explosive. When the player nears the ball, the steps will become shorter, enabling the player to compensate and adjust to the ball which bounces in an irregular fashion. The player must be convinced that he can and should reach this ball because he can still win the point.

Hit the saver over the middle

groundstroke, approach shot or return, and is totally different from its bouncing colleagues. These shots, the savers, are the result of a net roller, mishit or dropshot/volley, and land just behind the net. Every player needs the correct footwork, tactics and technique to play this shot correctly. In every case, the player must sprint to the net with only one chance to return the ball This situation often occurs when a match is critical and close, and may be a determining factor in the outcome.

Since the ball is difficult to return, the player reacts with panic and fear. However, every player should consider this shot a golden opportunity to win the point.

The tactic for this ball is the most underestimated and misunderstood in tennis. Since so many players see this shot, they must be able to play it. Because the ball is below the net cord upon contact and is near the ground, the highest net position, down-theline, should automatically be ruled out.

A drop shot is also not recommended because it is the most difficult shot to hit when sprinting forward in a full gallop. The velocity of the body is too high and body control is at a minimum whereas, the drop shot requires a maximum amount of racquet and body control. Too many attempted drop shots land in the net or end up being easy shots for the opponent. n reality, hitting over the middle makes the most sense because the net is lower, the court is at its widest, and the opponent must run farther to return an angled ball. With this crosscourt tactic, the player increases the opponent's running distance and degree of difficulty in returning the shot. Even more importantly, with a diagonal response to the saver, the player can then move or direct his racquet to the middle of the court in case the opponent reaches this returned ball The

opponent's passing angles are now limited to the most difficult angle possible, down-the-line.

As mentioned earlier, Sanchez Vicario and Gollner unknowingly forfeited these hardfought matches due to their unfamiliarity with the saver. Sanchez Vicario was one-for-five and Gollner was one-for-seven because they both tried to play this ball either with a drop shot or down the line. The single point that they both won was when they targeted this shot crosscourt.

Lift low ball using topspin No other topspin stroke in tennis for a bouncing ball has such an abbreviated backswing. To lift this low ball over the net, topspin is recommended. This stroke has the second shortest motion among all tennis shots.

The racquet will be sunk to the front knee.

The closed racquet face will be lower than the intended point of impact. On the forehand side, the elbow will lift the ball with the forearm over the net, finishing at eye level Likewise, the backhand will need a closed racquet face at the front knee. From,the right shoulder, the ball is lifted upward. The more compact the swing, the more control will be produced. The entire motion is more compact than the half-volley.

It is important to remember to aim for the outside of the ball. It is the magical side, because the ball will go back in the direction of the playing court. Also, a player creates the desired crosscourt angle.

Most players will encounter at least three or four savers in their next match These could be turning points. Does your students' shot repertoire include the saver? Teaching professionals should work on this shot with their students, o Kurt W. Ehrhardt, a USPTA professional, is the author of Turbo Tennis, a teaching video. He is the tennis editor for the German tennis magazine, Tennis Revue, and writes "In Detail," the longest running teaching series in the German language.

Ehrhardt runs a tennis camp in Groenenbach, Kurt W. Ehrhardt Bavaria, Germany, and a tennis and riding ranch in Paraguay.

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Sampras gives back to sport, • TM supports USPT4 Little Tennis

ete Sampras, one of the top tennis players in the world, has endorsed USPTA Little Tennis. With his support, USPTA anticipates that many new players will be introduced to tennis.

'We need a lot of kids playing tennis again, Sampras said.

'We've lost that in the last couple of years, and this is a good start. Through USPTA Little Tennis, there will be a push to add fun, fitness and skill development to the game for 3- to 10-yearolds. And, as a plus, parents can be involved in coaching and organizing, providing opportunities for quality time together.'

As part of the agreement, Sampras is endorsing USPTA Little Tennis and Wilson Tennis Carnival™ equipment, which includes the Teaching Tower, Teaching Tether, Teaching Targets, Teaching Cable and Pete Sampras Home Court Kit. Also, Sampras will make appearances at select USPTA Little Tennis events throughout the year.

'We are proud that Pete Sampras has chosen to support USPTA Little Tennis and give back to the sport, said Tim Heckler, USPTA CEO. His support adds to the positive

response we have been receiving about the program. Pete's support of USPTA Little Tennis is a great example of a professional player who is concerned about growing the game at the grassroots level.

Wilson has produced three videos with Sampras which promote USPTA Little Tennis. One video is aimed toward consumers. The second explains the program for dealers and teaching professionals, and the third describes the teaching tools in more detail and suggests drills to conduct with the equipment.

For more information about USPTA Little Tennis, call the Sports Marketing Department at USPTA. For more information on Wilson Tennis Carnival teaching aids, call Wilson at (800) WIN-6060, or contact your local Wilson sales representative.

Send your Little Tennis teaching information, tips and photos to USPTA, ADDvantage magazine, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Houston, Texas 77042.

Pete Sampras helps young players learn racquet skills through USPTA Little Tennis. Photos courtesy of Wilson Sporting Goods.

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.he very young junior is often shy and insecure when attending a new class. To help overcome this problem, the instructor can set cones 2 feet behind the baseline. Students are asked to stand in front of a cone with their toes on the baseline. This not only familiarizes the students with the baseline, but also gives them a sense of their 'own space. When relocating to another part of the court, students pick up their cones and move them to the new spot and 'space.' It is important to make sure the cones are placed far enough back so as to allow for the students' backswings. It also keeps them spread a safe distance apart. By the second class, students run to their space on the court.

Making trench fries When teaching children the basic concept of hitting through the ball, tell them to imagine hitting a raw potato, resulting in long, square trench fries.

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Tennis puppets This tip works with children ages 4-7.. Encouraging them to become 'tennis puppets' is a tool to help them make the transition from the ready position to the shoulder turn and pivot on groundstrokes and volleys.

When the instructor is holding the ball high in the air, the students are in the ready position. As the instructor moves her arm down to toss the ball, they turn. The students will have fun when the instructor moves her arm up and down without tossing the ball They will go back and forth from the ready position to the turn and pivot, feeling like puppets on a string.

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Another puppet activity involves having the students shadow the movements of the instructor.

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Handicaps and games help motivate students

by Chuck Kuhle

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.otivating tennis students becomes a daily challenge for every tennis professional Many times, players are tired of playing each other or the outcome is known before the practice match even begins. One of the best teaching tools is to use handicaps and games to make practice more interesting and to further challenge players' mental and strategic skills.

hand, all shots, including serves, should be played to that side.

• Another interesting method of handicapping is to prevent the stronger player from putting the ball away against the weaker player. By requiring the stonger player to hit every ball back to the opponent, the weaker player hits many balls and the stronger player can play a very challenging match

Score handicapping

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• A common way to handicap the game is to 'spot' an opponent, such as 15-Love or 30-Love. An expansion of this is to use negative numbers, such as Plus-30 or Minus-30. This can test the students mentally as it takes more points to win one game.

• Give a player a 15-Love or 30-Love lead only when the player is behind in the set. This often helps with motivation as the recipient of the handicap is sometimes reluctant to be handicapped.

• The use of a bisque (a handicap equal to one point) can put an interesting twist on a match. The weaker player or team is given a certain number of bisques per set to even out the match Players must use a bisque before the point is played.

• A combination of games and points can even out almost any match. For example, a player who is two to three levels less advanced than his opponent could receive four games and a 30-Love/game.

• The doubling cube that is used in the game of backgammon can put an unusual twist into a set of tennis. The cube, which doubles the stakes every time it is exchanged between the two players, really can increase a player's mental toughness. For example, if player A breaks player B's serve, he may elect to double the stakes. (In this case, five push-ups is the beginning wager, and the double would make the wager increase to 10 push-ups.) Player B must then decide whether to continue the set or forfeit and do five push-ups. If player B continues the set, he may have an opportunity to redouble' player A if he makes a comeback and puts himself in a position to win. If player B does redouble, the wager becomes four times the original stakes (20 push-ups). Pushups, sit-

Court handicapping • A stronger player can get a great workout by playing half-court/full-court singles with a less skilled opponent. The stronger player plays into the opponent's halfcourt, while the weaker player plays into the full singles court.

• Adding an alley to the stronger player's singles court makes an interesting match for the weaker player. A similar handicap was used during the 1992 Jimmy Connors/ Martina Navratilova Challenge Match.

• A less skilled player can require the stronger player to hit all balls past the service line in a baseline drill. This can be a great practice for both players.

Stroke handicapping • To further develop a stronger player's game, require a particular spin to be hit. For example, hitting a slice off both sides can easily even out an otherwise lopsided match.

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ups and running laps are perfect wagers for this game.

• Tennis football is a great game to play, as it requires players to win a series of points to be successful. The 'football' starts at the 50-yard line. Each time a player wins a point, the ball moves 10 yards inside their opponent's territory. When the opponent wins a point, the football moves back the other way.

Field goals can be kicked only from 30 yards out or less (one point is played for the threepoint try). Extra points after the touchdown also require another point to be played.

Players only serve if they continue to win points, otherwise their opponent serves.

As tennis professionals, we all have our own repertoire of handicaps and games that we use to motivate our students in our everyday teaching. The above ideas hopefully will refresh your memory or provide some new insight. O Chuck Kuhle is the director of tennis at the Decatur (III.) Athletic Club.

Growing the Game is a segment that feature members who have taken strides to improve the state of the tennis industry. If you have done something special to help grow the game, send a description to the World Headquarters.

USPTA marketing tips

Pro shop display ideas • Create a large display from a single vendor. For example, display different models of Wilson racquets and accessories in one area, instead of showing several brands mixed together.

• When you introduce new racquet and apparel lines, complement them with accessories, such as string and vibration dampeners, and headbands and caps.

• Create point-of-purchase displays — place accessories near the cash register.

For example, placing USPTA Pro Penn balls near the check-out may entice customers to pick up a quick can of balls.

More marketing tips

• Support club leagues and tournaments by donating accessories as prizes. Those who see the products may be interested enough to visit the pro shop.

• Plan theme sales around special events or holidays. For example, on St. Patrick's Day, offer a discount on anything green.

• Offer sales on new merchandise.

Customers like to get deals on new products, too, instead of only the old, picked-over merchandise.

• Keep the staff up-to-date on everything that is sold in the pro shop. It is important that they be able to answer any questions from customers. <o>

• Pro shop employees should wear clothing that is sold in the shop.

• Offer package de^ls. For example, if you sell a certain brand of racquet, sell grip and string with it at a discounted rate.

Send marketing tips to USPTA, ADDvantage magazine, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Houston, Texas 77042, or fax to (713) 978-7780.

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USPTA's Tennis Across America is a nationwide grassroots tennis event sponsored by USPTA and held in three phases.

WhEN is !T? The Tennis Across America free, oneday clinics wi be Saturday, May 1 3, but multicultural clinics will be held before and after May 1 3 at more than 80 different sites throughout the country There also is a follow-up program to retain player interest in the sport.

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Each facility wi offer a free, basic tennis clinic, followed by a social round-robin competition The size and scope of the act i v i t i e s w i l l be determined by the participating pros. An outline of suggested activities and promotional tips was featured in ADDvantage magazine in March.

This important final phase can be used to extend the participation of pupils in the one-day clinic to five additional weeks through an organized lesson and league play program.

Join your fellow USPTA pros for one of the largest grassroots events in tennis. For details on USPTA's Tennis Across America, call the USPTA Sports Marketing Department at the USPTA World Headquarters.

MutriculTURAl cllisics This phase is held in conjunction with the President's Counci on Physical Fitness and Sports to introduce to the sport those people not usually associated with tennis.

These events are organized to promote the benefits of a physically fit and drug-free lifestyle. Anyone interested in hosting an event should contact the Sports Marketing Department at the USPTA World Headquarters.

is T!IE 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 targeted in order to increase the player base.

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How do I REqisTER My EVENT? Simply fill out the registration' form, or cal USPTA World Headquarters at (713) 97-USPTA (978-7782)

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THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS

May,

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Dear USPTA Professionals As part of our observation of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, USPTA and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports are proud once again to celebrate Tennis Across America The three-phase program, now in its sixth year, emphasizes tennis as a sport for life and an opportunity to achieve physical fitness through a fun, healthy recreational outlet With a commitment to grassroots tennis, USPTA professionals will introduce thousands of players to the sport through multicultural clinics and a one-day celebration of free nationwide clinics for the public on Saturday, May 13 Follow-up clinics at sites throughout the country will help maintain player interest and enthusiasm for the sport, and will help ensure the growth of the game Honorary chairs Pam Shriver, Cliff Drysdale, Tom McMillen (cochair of the President's Council), Stan Smith and Jack Mills (member of the President's Council and USTA board) have given us their support and encourage teaching professionals to join us in educating the public on the many benefits of tennis Let's make this year's Tennis Across America the biggest ever and show hundreds of thousands of people that tennis is a great way to stay in shape Host a social or multicultural clinic or assist with a clinic, and make a difference in the health and well-being of your community Sincerely yours,

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Introducing Tencap:.. ...an exciting new computerized handicapping system for tennis, endorsed by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA). Tencap is receiving rave reviews from tennis-teaching professionals and tennis enthusiasts around the country.

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For many players, tennis has become predictable. They know which matches they'll win and which they'll lose.

They know who will win the club tournament, and who is destined for firstround elimination. There's little motivation to take risks and try to improve.

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Tencap is the solution: a fun, easy-tounderstand and effective handicap system.

Tencap is a computerized handicapping system in which a player's ranking is objectively determined based on his or her match results. The system provides a way for players of different abilities to equalize play during a match. Tencap also will create more enjoyable tennis activities for players of all levels.

A1992 Tennis Industry Association survey found that one of the main reasons tennis players don't play more is the difficulty of finding suitable partners and opponents. Seventy percent of players who play infrequently or who have quit the game say a handicap system would make tennis more appealing.

What Tencap does for players • It's easy to get a handicap, and to understand the system.

• The rankings are accurate; players will have confidence in them.

• Players will see improvement quickly.

• A Tencap ranking is a motivator.

What Tencap does for teaching professionals • Practical nationwide computer results.

• Demonstrates the value of lessons.

• The Tencap database helps professionals better manage their programs.

USPTA's endorsement of Tencap will grow tennis through increased opportunities for social and recreational players.

New opportunities for play using handicaps will add to existing tennis programs at clubs around the country. Tencap can be used in singles and doubles ladder play, round robins, tournaments and other tennis activities.

Founded in 1927, USPTA is the world's oldest and largest association of tennisteaching professionals. The association strives to raise the standards of the tennisteaching profession while promoting greater awareness of tennis.

USPTA is a nonprofit organization that invests all its revenues in programs directly benefitting the growth of tennis and the tennis-teaching profession.

TENNIS HANDICAPPING SYSTEM

The Official Handicap System of the USPTA

USPTfl on Tencop USPTA has endorsed Tencap as a tennis handicapping system and a significant step forward for tennis.

Why has USPTA endorsed Tencap as a tennis handicapping system?

A: USPTA believes Tencap will help: •Grow the game of tennis by increasing and retaining the number of social and recreational players.

•Overcome the public perception that the game offers too few opportunities to find suitable opponents.

•Enable the game to become more enjoyable at social and recreational levels.

•Provide new opportunities for events and tournaments.

How does Tencap vary from the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP®)?

A. Tencap is primarily a handicap system.

A key difference is that Tencap is designed to develop handicap activity programs and events for players of all levels, particularly social and recreational players.

Tencap builds on the many positive contributions to tennis made by the NTRP, which was developed as a rating system for grouping players by skill level to enhance competition in leagues and tournaments. USPTA continues to recommend NTRP for those purposes.

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A: Certain players may initially resist a handicap system. In most cases this will be because they haven't tried it. The golf handicap system has demonstrated that people enjoy the challenge of competing using a handicap, whether giving or receiving points. USPTA believes Tencap is the best tennis handicapping system available.

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A. The system will benefit all segments of the tennis industry. Professionals will be able to provide a wider array of programming opportunities for their constituencies. Also, when recreational players pay to participate in Tencap, funds will be generated for teaching professionals, clubs, USPTA and its divisions. Funds that accrue to USPTA and its divisions will then be reinvested into more programs and activities to benefit teaching professionals and the industry.

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A. No. Tencap events will not compete with or replace other existing activities.

Rather, Tencap will widen the array of events which can be offered at a facility.

We believe Tencap offers us a great opportunity to work with USTA to sanction handicap events and provide official rankings for handicap players.

"The Tencap handicap system has a unique ability to integrate levels of play, which will allow players a greater opportunity to find more suitable partners and opponents. With a commitment to growing the game of tennis, USPTA endorses Tencap as one way of increasing tennis participation at facilities throughout the country."

Tim Heckler CEO USPTA

Tencap flcross the Country Tencap is up and running in tennis facilities all over the country.

What those sites are learning is that Tencap is a great way to Loide McKee, Tencap (left), Greg Wicklund, Head Pro, Edina introduce Country Club challenging new events and rejuvenate established tournaments arid leagues. Most of all, professionals and players alike are learning that Tencap is a lot of fun for everyone involved.

Here's what tennis professionals are saying about Tencap: "This is exactly what tennis needs. Tencap is going to put more people on the courts."

Jeff Henderson, USPTA Director of Tennis, Hallbrook Country Club Leawood, KS, Regional Vice President, USPTA Missouri Valley Section "Tencap makes for very competitive matches each point has real significance."

Greg Graver USPTA Master Professional, Author Creative Tennis Programming and More Creative Tennis Programming, Tennis Director Countryside Tennis Center Atlanta, GA "The best part of this system is how easy it is to get a Tencap."

Joe Edles, USPTA 1994 National USPTA Men's 40 and Over Singles Champion, Head Pro, Pinehurst Country Club, Denver CO

"Our Tencap ladder was the most successful we've ever run."

Dick Schneider Head Pro Flagship Athletic Club Eden Prairie, MN "Tencap is a big step forward for tennis.

Great for players of all ability levels."

Bruce Gullikson, USPTA, President, USPTA Northwest Division, Head Pro, Northwest (Crosstown) Racquet Clubs, Eden Prairie, MN

Players on Tencap: "It put pressure on me when I was supposedly the better player and gave me hope for victory as the lesser player."

"Tencap adds the challenge of trying to reduce your handicap."

"It eliminates sandbagging, and improves interest and playing skills."

"With Tencap, you can play anybody. It's fun to have a chance against a stronger player."

"It forces you to keep your concentration through the entire match."

"It really did equalize my matches. I can't wait to give Tencap another try!"

Tencap developers Kirkland Gates, inventor of Tencap, is the tennis director at the Carriage Club in Kansas City, and president, USTA Heart of America District. He has more than 30 years of tennis experience as a player, instructor, club developer, tournament director and fund-raiser. He is a former varsity men's tennis coach at Kirkland Gates, Tencap inventor the University of Kansas. His hobbies include "almost any sport or game."

Tencap president Peter Hitch has 20 years of experience in growing successful businesses. He previously served as president of Trimodal Inc., which he developed into one of the premier transportation and packaging firms in the Midwest. He holds a law degree from the University of Puget Peter Hitch Tencap president Sound, and is active in community organizations and youth coaching. He plays a relentless game of platform tennis.

Making Tencop Work at Your Site How Tencap works Tencap is a convenient and inexpensive way to equalize play between opponents of differing skill levels. Players receive a Tencap ranging from 0 to 65, based upon their match results relative to the caliber of their opponents. This Tencap is a measurement of a player's ability. The handicap is the difference between the opponents' Tencaps, measured by points in a set. If a 25 plays a 28, for example, the 28 may take up to three "free" points in each set at any time.

Tencap is very easy to administer. The players, the teaching professional or shop assistant records match scores in the Tencap computer. Those scores are sent by modem to the Tencap processing center every two weeks. (The scores can come

The Tencap software is licensed to each participating facility on an annual basis.

Implementation guides, software manuals, technical support and other benefits are included with the license. Players pay a small annual processing fee to the tennis facilities for Tencap processing and administration. With the system in place, everyone benefits from more stimulating play, a wider range of programming opportunities and increased play.

Kate Johnson (left), Edina Tennis Committee, and Kim Haymaker, Winner First Annual Tencap Mixer Edina Country Club

from either regular match play or handicapped Tencap play). The scores are evaluated by the Tencap rating formula, and each player's updated Tencap is returned to the originating facility.

For more information on Tencap, contact:

Tencap 5831 Cedar Lake Road St. Louis Park, Minn. 55416 Phone: 1-800-Y-TENCAP (983-6227) Fax: 1-612-525-2014

Monthly Schedule of Events Month 1

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Load the Tencap software and make sure the modem works.Call 1-800-Y-TENCAP (983-6227) to connect.

Run special events, mixers and tournaments so that players generate scores to record in the Tencap computer.

Hold a Tencap-a-thon or other event, where players use their Tencaps for the first time when prizes are at stake.

Continue to hold Tencap events. Promote the events through your facility newsletter, and with posters and flyers. A great way to advertise is with a calendar that lists all Tencap events.

Input the names of all players at your site and assign temporary Tencap rankings to them based on your estimates of ability.

Send a letter to your members announcing that Tencap is available at your facility on a free trial basis and that Tencaps will be used at various future events see sample letter in this insert.

Remind players that eight scores are needed for an official Tencap.

Post updated Tencaps every two weeks.

Announce future Tencap events. Remind your players how much fun they've had and inform them that Tencap will be continued for a nominal annual fee.

Using the sample press release in this insert as a guide, keep the local media informed of special Tencap events.

Post updated Tencaps every two weeks.

o Assigning a Tencap Tencop Conversion Chart NTRP Men's How to Tencap Players A. If a player has an NTRP rating, use the Tencap Conversion Chart;

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B. If a player does not have a NTRP rating, use the Tencap Temporary Rating Scale found in other Tencap literature, or available upon request; C. A player can also be temporarily Tencapped by comparing his or her ability to others who have a temporary Tencap at that particular site;

6.5 5.5 6.0 5.0 5.5 4.5 5.0 4.0 4.5 3.5 4.0

D. When in doubt of a player's temporary Tencap, give a higher Tencap so the player's official Tencap reflects improvement; E. Encourage players at a site to receive a temporary Tencap so that all set scores can be utilized during reporting periods.

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Inaugural Tencap-a-thon a success The first-ever Tencap-a-thon brought favorable responses from all who attended. The event, held at the Northwest Racquet Clubs' Midwest Tennis Center, Edina, MN, had 39 participants, and was sponsored by Wilson Racquet Sports and Penn Racquet Sports.

A survey was conducted following the event. Ninety-six percent of the respondents liked the Tencap system.

Ninety percent said their rating was fair.

Seventy-five percent said the event was the right length, while the remaining 25 percent wanted more playing time.

All participants previously had earned their Tencap rankings, and this was their first opportunity to compete using them.

Seventy percent of the match scores were 6-4 or closer. Eighty-six percent were 6-3 or closer.

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Tito Bajaa (left), Chairman of Tennis Committee, Edina Country Club, Mike Brooks, Tennis Committee and Linda Westerberg, club member finish up their match at a recent Tencap event.

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Tencap is coming to these USPTA regions!

• Northern California (Spring '95) Southwest (Summer '95) Florida (Summer '95) San Diego (Fall '95) Midwest (Winter '95) Mid-Atlantic (Spring '96) New England (Spring '96) Tencap start-up for other USPTA divisions will be announced.

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Tencap site membership benefits • Authority to collect Tencap administration fees • Biweekly updates of Tencaps • The bimonthly Tencap newsletter, with the latest Tencap information and tips • Participation in USPTA Tencap leagues • 800 number (1-800-Y-TENCAP) for system and software support • Recommended hardware specifications • Hardware packages (offering special rates on computer equipment for your facility)

Charter member certificate The Tennis Professional's Tencap manual, with all the information you need to get started, including: Introductory letter for players Tencap player benefits list Advantages of the Tencap system "Why you need a Tencap" (for the player) - Tencap/United States Golf Association a comparison of two handicap systems Player registration form sample "Getting Started" Calendar Instructions for recording scores

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Sample Press Release for the Local Media [To be placed on your facility's letterhead]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT-

[Your name] [Your phone number]

TENCAP, A NATIONAL TENNIS HANDICAPPING SYSTEM, COMES TO [YOUR SITE NAME] [YOUR CITY, STATE, DATE] â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tencap, a tennis handicapping system endorsed by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), is being introduced at [your site name] The Tencap system has proven to be an effective way to measure ability and create challenging matches for players of all skill levels.

Tencap uses a player's actual match results to assign a handicap ("Tencap") from 0 (the best) to 65.

Match results are entered into a computer here at the club, and every two weeks the players' Tencaps are updated to reflect their results.

The match handicap is the difference between the two players' Tencaps, measured by points in a set.

For example, if a 30 plays a 35, the 35 may take five "free" points in each set at any time.

"Tencap provides a successful handicapping system that works for all players," said USPTA CEO Tim Heckler in Tennis Week. "For years, golf has had a great handicapping system that encouraged play. Now tennis players have the same opportunity through Tencap."

[Your site name] is organizing a number of events designed to take advantage of this exciting new system.

For more information on Tencap, contact [your name] at [your site] at [your number]

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Sample Letter to Players Dear Tennis Player This winter/spring/summer, [your site name] will begin using the Tencap handicap system for tennis. I believe it is the most significant advance in tennis in the past 15 years. Tencap is endorsed by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and will do for tennis what the golf handicap has done: allow players of different abilities to play competitive, exciting matches!

Tencap has been exhaustively tested over this past year at sites in Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City and Minneapolis. To get involved, all you have to do is play tennis and report your scores. The Tencap computer does the rest. Before you know it, you'll be using your official Tencap handicap to beat that nemesis of yours for the first time in years. See the enclosed brochure for full details.

The staff has taken the liberty of entering every player at [your site] (including juniors) into the Tencap computer. When we did so, we took a stab at assigning everyone a temporary Tencap â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an ability ranking from 0 (the best) to 65. After you've read the enclosed brochure, give me a call if you think your temporary Tencap is inaccurate. Keep in mind that this system is self-correcting. As you report your scores, your Tencap will be updated to reflect your results.

On , we'll hold our first Tencap-a-thon. More on this event later, but first we will try out the handicap component of this system. You must have at least eight reported sets of tennis to be part of the fun. Start turning in those scores! And later, in and , we'll be holding more special Tencap events.

Once you've used Tencap for a few months, I think you'll share my enthusiasm for this system.

It will help us stage some exciting new events, and, more importantly, will make tennis more fun for everyone.

Don't hesitate to ask questions. I can't wait to show you how Tencap works, [your signature]

TENNIS HANDICAPPING SYSTEM

The Official Handicap System of the USPTA

Ask the professor

by Jack L. Groppel, Ph.D.

Overlapping two-handed grip causes poortechnique QUESTION: I have an athlete who tends to overlap his hands when hitting a twohanded backhand. This seems awkward to me, and I have great concerns about how effectively he can hit the ball. Have you had any experiences with this and what do you recommend?

ANSWER: Recently, had the opportunity to work with a male professional tennis player who ranks among the top 300 in the world.

Interestingly enough, he had an overlapping grip on his two-handed backhand as well.

The first thing that comes to mind is that this athlete is in the top 300 and uses a grip that most of us would think is inefficient, but we have to face facts. He did get into the world's tennis elite with that grip. Should we change a grip that got him to this level?

We used slow-motion videotape to evaluate and compare his forehand with his two-handed backhand. What we observed Jack L Groppel, Ph.D., is the executive vice president of LGE Sport Science Inc. He is an instruction editor for Tennis magazine, and is the author of HighTech Tennis and co-author of The Science of Coaching Tennis. Groppel is a certified USPTA Master Professional and was named 1987 USPTA Professional of the >ear.

Groppel is an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Florida. He is chairman of the USPTA National Committee on Fitness and Health, and a member of the National Youth Tennis Development Steering Committee. He also is a member of the Prince and Penn advisory staffs.

was amazing He was able to use tremendous body rotation on his forehand and basically allow his body rotation to provide the force for impact. However, when hitting his two-handed backhand, although his body rotation was satisfactory, the transfer of force from his shoulders to his arms was quite inefficient. Basically, his hand action was much slower than it should have been, given the amount of body rotation he had in preparation.

The player's hand action was much slower than it should have been, given the amount of body rotation he had in preparation.

The concern had was that his arms and hands began adding too much muscular force instead of obtaining force from the transfer of momentum from the large body parts. Further examination confirmed our suspicions. His hands began slower than usual and then picked up speed much later in the chain of events than one might expect in the normal transfer from shoulder rotation.

This meant that his arms and hands were playing too much of a role in striking the ball.

The result was a 'steering effect' with the hands and the racquet. n changing this stroke, I had him use a

conventional two-handed backhand grip with the hands adjacent to each other, but not overlapping like his former grip. Then, had him remove his right hand but keep his left hand in the exact position it would be during a two-handed backhand. This obviously lowers the energy at the moment of inertia (or the resistance to rotation) that the racquet has.

Then I tossed him balls so that there was no problem in predicting the flight pattern of the ball In other words, made the ball speed and bounce from the court very easy to predict. His goal was to mimic exactly what his forehand felt like, even had him swing a few forehands without hitting a ball, closing his eyes on a few to get the 'feel' of the stroke. Then he was to place his left hand on the racquet grip and, with his eyes closed, 'feel' what the left hand's role is in the twohanded backhand.

Over time, we graduated him to where he is now, hitting very hard groundstrokes during baseline rallies. We anticipate that within a month, he will be ready to take the new two-handed backhand into competition.

However, you should be aware that we have been working on this for one month already.

Changing such a stroke is a very gradual, time consuming and often frustrating situation, o

Questions for the professor Please address any questions or comments for the Ask the Professor column to Jack Groppel, LGE Sport Science Inc., 9803 Lake Nona Road, Orlando, Fla. 32827. The column appears every two months.

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Methodist College program (continued from page 3) of Directors. Factors studied included the program curriculum, the school's academic accreditation, graduation requirements, the school's tennis facilities and teams, and other aspects.

Ferris State University Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., was the first university in the country to offer the USPTA-approved professional tennis management program Students who complete the four-year program earn a bachelor of science degree in business. USPTA provides speakers and clinicians for workshops, helps with internship programs and job placement, and offers the USPTA Certification Exam. USPTA professional Scott Schultz runs the PTM program at the university.

Hampton University The PTM program at Hampton (Va.) University is directed by USPTA professional Robert Screen, Ph D. Hampton was the first predominantly black university to win a national championship in tennis. The school offers a four-year PTM program.

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The two-year program at Manatee Community College (MCC) in Bradenton, Fla., is a collaboration between MCC and the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. It offers students an associate of science degree in business and administration through its tennis management curriculum. The MCC program is run by USPTA professional Mike DePalmer Sr.

Tyler Junior College Tyler (Texas) Junior College has offered a tennis-teaching program since 1974 to students from more than 35 states and 20 countries. Students of the two-year Tennis Tech PTM program work with individuals, children and adults in learning how to teach tennis. Students also work with the nationallyranked TJC tennis team to gain experience in coaching advanced players. Paul Soliz, USPTA, is the program director. ÂŽ

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opportunity to defend their titles at the USPTA National Championships, the National TeamTennis Championships and the Senior TeamTennis Championships. (A registration form for the USPTA National Championships is on page 23.) n other competition, the divisions will appoint their best athletes and most talented performers as representatives to the annual Battle of the Divisions events.

Other events for attendees to look forward to include the annual Awards Breakfast, nightly parties and the third annual USPTA National Tennis Buying Show.

USPTA members may register for the convention by completing the form on this page. The convention fee for members is $210, if the form is received at the World Headquarters no later than Aug. 15.

Members who return the form after the dead-

ollowing its tradition of excellence in education, USPTA is planning many opportunities for its members to expand their tennis knowledge at the 1995 National Convention, Sept. 16-24, in Boca Raton, Ha. Numerous sem nars and Specialty Courses5" will be offered by well-known tennis experts, such as Jack Groppel Ph D. and George Bacso. Last year's speakers included Andy Brandi, Sean Sloane, Ph D. Marceil Whitney, Billie Jean King and Stan Smith USPTA members who attend the convention will earn 8 continuing education credits. A Certification Training Course and more than 20 four-hour Specialty Courses, worth 2 credits each, also are available.

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Please include one night's room revenue as a deposit (in the form of credit card number or check), which will hold your room until 2 a.m. of the day following your scheduled arrival date. Upon arrival, the deposit will be applied to the last confirmed night of the reservation. In the event of your early departure, the deposit is non-refundable, unless the hotel is notified prior to, or at, the time of check-in.

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Midwest leads divisions in Pro Penn sales T

_B_he USPTA Midwest Division came in first for the fourth year in a row in Penn Racquet Sports' Great Rebate program, with the greatest number of USPTA Pro Penn tennis balls sold.

The program is held exclusively for USPTA members and helps USPTA fund important programs, such as continuing education. For every dozen Pro Penn balls ordered in a division, Penn donates 10 cents to that divisional USPTA office and 10 cents to the World Headquarters. The member who purchases the balls also receives a discount of 20 cents per dozen.

This is a good example of how Penn supports USPTA and its continuing education program, said Gregg Weida, president of Penn Racquet Sports. 'We are committed to the teaching professionals' quest for excellence.

It is always a great honor for our division to lead the country in sales of Pro Penn balls, but it is particularly gratifying that our Midwest pros have now accomplished this for four straight years, said Tom Gray, immediate past president of the Midwest Division. I commend our pros for a great effort in a less than ideal economic climate, and I thank Penn for its commitment to the USPTA and the game of tennis.

The Southern Division moved up to second place from a fourth-place finish in 1994. The Eastern Division took third place, followed by the New England Division.

Four divisions showed an impressive increase in overall sales volume since 1993.

The Intermountain Division increased sales by 65 percent, Southwest by 55 percent, Pacific Northwest by 51 percent and Florida by 37 percent.

The Pro Penn tennis ball has been exclusively endorsed by USPTA for more than 20 years.

The Pro Penn Quarterly Discount appears n the March June, September and December issues of ADDvantage. To place an order for USPTA Pro Penn balls, contact your local sales representative, or call Penn customer service, at (800) BUY-PENN ÂŤ>

1995 USPTA National Championships Presented by IDiEftOtl Racquet Sports What: Singles and doubles competition, open and age categories When: Sept. 16-20. Starting times for first-round singles matches will be mailed Aug. 31

Player/event regulations: Each eligible player is limited to two events. An event is two players or teams competing. Men's open limited to a 128-draw. Events may use block seeding, depending on size and strength of draw.

Mixed doubles rule: Players may play regular doubles and mixed doubles.

Where: Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Fla.

Tentative starting schedule: Sept. 16, time TBA — start MOS, M35S.

Surface: Clay court Prize money: $30,000

• number of entries affect distribution

Individual entry fees: $50/singles, $20/doubles. Tournament players must also register for National Convention; tournament and convention fees must be paid separately (see convention registration form, elsewhere in magazine). Singles entry and fees deadline, Aug. 18. Doubles may register at tournament site, preregistration encouraged.

Match scoring: Regular match scoring, two of three tiebreaker sets.

Rules: USTA. 15-minute default rule in effect. Players allowed minimum hour rest between singles matches, 30 minutes between singles and doubles matches or two doubles matches.

Dress code: Proper tennis attire. No T-shirts, tank tops or Capri tights.

Player eligibility: Current USPTA members in good standing who preregister for National Convention. All membership requirements must be completed by June 15 to allow for grading exam and processing application. USPTA will not be held responsible by any individual or division-if entry is not accepted due to not fulfilling requirements before the 60-day deadline.

Sept. 17 9 a.m. —Start WOS, M40S, M45S. Noon Sign up ends MOD, M35D, M40D, M45D, WOD. 3 p.m. — Start MOD, M35D, M40D, M45D, WOD. Sept. 18 9 a.m. — Start remainder men's singles and and women's singles.

Noon Sign-up ends, remainder men's doubles, women's doubles and MXD. 3 p.m. — Start remainder men's doubles and women's doubles.

5p.m. —Start MXD. This schedule may change as a draw increases. Players are advised to arrive one day before first scheduled match.

Tournament staff: Frank Kelly, tournament director; Kathy O'Neal and Gary ScanIon, Tournament Committee.

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TENCAP makes every match a challenge. + Events are more competitive. With TENCAP everyone has a chance to win. + TENCAP generates revenue. Leagues and tournaments will be better attended. Plus, earn income from TENCAP fees. + TENCAP helps manage your players. A built-in database keeps track of players and their scores.

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Adults-only doubles league resumes in July hen planning tennis activities for the summer and fall, USPTA professionals should consider the USPTA Adult Tennis League, a doubles-only league for tennis players 19 years or older.

Area Director responsibilities • Recruit Site Directors to establish squads for league play.

• Establish league dates, select NTRP levels and determine doubles format.

• Determine compensation to Site Directors (shirt, plaque, rebate, etc.).

• Collect rosters and fees from Site Directors.

• Send copies of rosters and league information (dates, sites, Site Directors, format) to USPTA Sports Marketing Department.

• Make draws and schedules.

• Communicate draws and schedules to Site Directors.

• Receive/solicit weekly results from Site Directors.

• Create weekly results for area and send to Site Directors.

• Provide awards and/or prizes for league players.

The league, entering its fourth national season in July, provides players with fun, competitive playing opportunities and encourages team spirit with its unique format.

Teaching professionals also may enhance their facilities' tennis programming and revenue.

The USPTA Texas Division has run an Adult Tennis League since the program's inception.

This year, more than 300 players participated in the USPTA Adult Tennis League Texas State Championships proof of the program's popularity and success (see April ADDvantage).

The basic structure of the league can be adapted to meet local needs based on player population, the number of available facilities, and the demands for additional tennis programming. One or more leagues may be offered in a specific geographical area, which generally is a city, suburb or an entire county in rural locations.

Each location has an Area Director a USPTA professional who selects the seven-

Site Director responsibilities • Post league notices with registration blanks.

• Establish NTRP levels for squads.

• Solicit all levels of players for squads.

• Communicate rules and regulations to players.

• Complete rosters and send to Area Director.

• Establish level captains (each in charge of teams at his or her skill level).

• Collect fees and send to Area Director.

• Communicate results and other pertinent information to level captains.

• Reserve courts and have Pro Penn tennis balls, the official ball of the USPTA Adult Tennis League, ready for league matches.

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week period of play between July 1 and Dec. 31 determines the squad and doubles format, and recruits Site Directors to coordinate squads at local facilities. Responsibilities for Area and Site Directors are listed on this page.

A league may consist of up to eight squads, each representing a local facility or club.

Within each squad, two doubles teams play at each of four NTRP levels. Area Directors determine which NTRP levels to include, and may reduce or increase the number of players required for each level. This format allows beginners and advanced players to earn points for the same squad at their own skill levels, which encourages camaraderie among all players within the squad.

All professionals who wish to be involved should register their leagues and squads with the World Headquarters by completing the form on this page. A league program guide containing all necessary materials for organizing and promoting leagues will be in the June issue of ADDvantage. O

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Dates that rate Specialty Courses

jfcjxams, upgrades and Certification Training Courses Each date includes an exam, upgrade and CJC unless otherwise noted.

May 5-7 St. Louis, Mo. May 6-7 Los Angeles, Calif.

May 7 Jackson, Miss.

May 7-8 Richmond, Va. May 10-11 Freeport, NY. May 12-13 Bradenton, Fla. May 13-14 Fountain Valley, Calif.

May 18-19 Stratton, Vt. May 20-21 Key West, Fla. May 20-21 Wilmington, Del. May 21-22 Danville, 111.

May 21-22 Pleasanton, Calif.

May 24-25 West Orange, N.J. May 27-28 Murrieta, Calif.

June 1-2 Eastern, N.C. June 2-4 Columbia, Mo. June 3-4 Gleneden Beach, Ore. June 4 Sanibel Island, Fla. (upgrade only) June 3-4 Austin, Texas June 4-5 Hilton Head Island, S.C. June 4-5 Southfield, Mich.

June 4-5 La Jolla, Calif.

June 8 Freeport, NY. June 10-11 Grenelefe, Fla. June 11-12 Sacramento, Calif.

June 11-12 Baltimore, Md. June 17-18 Camarillo, Calif.

June 17-18 Honolulu, Hawaii June 17-18 State College, Pa. June 18-19 Atlanta, Ga. June 22-23 Mesa, Ariz.

June 24-25 Redlands, Calif.

June 25-26 Parker, Colo.

July 1-2 Birmingham, Ala. July 8-9 Los Angeles, Calif.

July 14-15 Mission Viejo, Calif.

July 15-16 Flushing, NY. July 15-17 Dixville Notch, N.H. July 15-16 Orlando, Fla. July 22-23 Pittsburgh, Pa. July 23-24 McLean, Va. July 27-28 El Paso, Texas Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days prior to the dates listed. Exam cancellations must be received no later than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation fee will be charged accordingly. Affiliate members: late cancellation fee - $75; failure to cancel - application

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The deadline to register and/or cancel a course is 15 working days before the event.

Anyone canceling late or failing to cancel will forfeit one-half the course fee. This schedule is subject to change. Call the USPTA Membership Department for additional information.

Industry action butions to the Chicago District Tennis Association's USTA Adult League Program.

• The USPTA Texas Division held its annual convention and Southwest Buying • John Ingram III, USPTA Texas Division Show earlier this year. certified head tester, handed the testing 1994 Texas Division award winners are: reins to Paul Soliz on Randy Mattingley — Professional of the Feb. 1 Ingram has Year- Glenn Williams — Male Player of the been the division's head Year- Kim Barry — Female Player of the tester since 1980 and Year Sue Stemmler, Tommy Connell and has done a tremendous Dessie Samuels — Senior Players of the job, said George Year- Ken Sumrow — Community Service Bacso, USPTA DirecAward; David Davis — Special Service tor of Certification Award; Bernard "Tut" Bartzen — Coach and Academies. of the Year- Ron Woods — the Texas Proud ngram has helped to Ingram Award; and Wilson Racquet Sports Manubring new members facturer of the Year. The Arlington (Texas) into the USPTA, and his efforts have been Tennis Center was named the USTA Texas appreciated by the Association.

Section Organization of the Year. Marcia • USPTA professional Kirsten Elim was Rodriguez, USPTA, is the director of tennis, selected as the head tennis professional and Jack Sheehy, USPTA, is the head at The Country Club of tennis professional at the tennis center. Two Virginia in Richmond, Texas Division members were inducted into Va. Elim is the No. 1 the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame: Bob Mapes ranked player in the USTA Mid-Atlantic secand Bill Bos. • Robyn Russell, USPTA, is the new tion.

• Tom Faulkner, coach for the men's and women's tennis teams at Young Harris College in Young USPTA, has joined the Harris, Ga. She is also the head tennis St. Stephen's Episcopal professional at the newly opened Brasstown School Tennis Academy Elim Valley Resort in Young Harris. staff as d rector of • USPTA members Greg Osborne and coaching. He has more than 15 years expeColin Smith, along with former ATP touring rience coaching top-level junior players pro Dan Cassidy, have completed building nationally and internationally. the International Tennis Academy (ITA), a • Nancy Watland, USPTA professional 14-court tennis facility. The ITA is home to 38 at thev Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & USTA/Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association adult Fitness Club, received the Trudi Brahin Award league teams and 80 tournament juniors, for her involvement in and outstanding contri• USPTA professionals Angelo A. Rossetti, Mike Quitko and Duke Diaz plan to run tennis clinics during the Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Conn. July 1-9.

Tournament competition will be supplemented every day with tennis clinics for the athletes, coaches, tennis professionals, sponsors and celebrities. USPTA professionals interested in volunteering shou d contact Jim Pavia at (203) 926-4863.

• The 1994 Boys' Coach of the Year for USPTA professionals Al Warmer and Jim Amick held their annual the Mich gan H gh tennis demonstration with mr. peeWee tennis® equipment during (continued on page 28) an Ohio State men's basketball halftime.

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Seminar Contest Winner- Tighe Keating Fay Tooley Memorial Award: Monica Hinkamper Male Player of the Year- Alex Palladino Female Player of the Year- Barb Mueller 35 & Over Playing Professional of the YearMark Simcina 45 & Over Playing Professional of the YearRobert Green Distinguished Service Award: Dale Steiss and Rod Workman Hall of Fame inductees for the Midwest Division are Allan Carvell, Bob Kust, Fernando Velasco and J. Gary Bachman.

• Two USPTA professionals coached the American teams at the 1995 Pan Am Games.

Stan Smith coached the men's team and Sue Burke coached the women's team

Industry action (continued from page 27)

School Tennis Coaches Association is USPTA member Earl Rutz. Rutz coaches at East Lansing High School • The new director of tennis at the Olympic Club in San Francisco is USPTA member Nigel O'Rourke. Previously he was the racquet sports director at Sugarbush Resort in Vermont.

• The USPTA Midwest Division presented its 1994 awards at its annual convention Midwest Division ProO'Rourke fessional of the Year is Tom Gray. State professionals of the year are Al Wermer, Ohio; Sue Selke, Michigan; Gary Sailes, Indiana; Dave Steinbach, Wisconsin; and Sylvia Gothard, Illinois.

• USPTA member Colin Smith and Other award winners are: brother David Smith have developed a Rookie of the Year- Mary Herrick tennis board game called Tennis Wizz. It Nancy Mickler Award: Diane McNeal tests players' knowledge on rules, strategy, ndividual Junior Coach of the Year technique, history and players' names. For Armand Molino more information, write to the nternational Team Coach of the Year- Mark Fairchild Tennis Academy, 3110 Presidential Drive, Sponsors of the Year- Gray and Scott Atlanta, Ga. 30340.

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Manufacturers • Penn Racquet Sports and LGE Sport Science Inc. have signed a multiyear contract renewing Penn as the official ball for the sport science center.

Pro tours • Arantxa Sanchez Vicario became the first player to hold the No. 1 ranking in singles and doubles concurrently since 1987 when Martina Navratilova last accomplished the feat. Sanchez Vicario became only the sixth No. 1 ranked player since the computer rankings began in 1975.

Associations • The new president of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) is Norman J. Spitzig. He was elected to the position during the CMAA Annual Conference. George P. Carroll was elected vice president of the organization.

• The U.S. Racquet Stringers Association has released its 7995-96 Stringer's Digest, a comprehensive instructional guide, technical reference manual and business building tool for racquet service professionals. The price of the book is $59, and includes a yearly membership in the USRSA.

Miscellany • Dick Squires' Newsletter made its debut in March. The four-page publication offers its subscribers an insider's report on court sports. For more information, or to order, call (203) 854-9449, fax (203) 866-7116, or write to Dick Squires' Newsletter, Box 28, Cheshire, Conn. 06410.

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• Bob Parker, a USPTA member for 25 years, died March 10. An active and wellknown member of the California Division, Parker began serving on the division's board as secretary in the early 1970s. He served as executive secretary-treasurer in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Parker also recruited and tested new members. He was honored with the California Division Professional of the Year award in 1976, 1980 and 1982.

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