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the magazine for men and women tennis-teaching professionals1"
CONTENTS the total professional
enhancing your career
6 Plan ahead for a financially sound future
departments «J CEO's message
National Life of Vermont provides financial advice in six areas J Vice president's
8 Goal setting for better player performance
message
by Jim Taylor, Ph.D., USPTA — Establish goals to motivate athletes 10 Off-court focus
19 Passing shot drill by John Robinson, USPTA
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20 USPTA pros share teaching tips
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Little Tennis tips Continuing education countdown 96
1996 National Convention 14 14 15 18
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National Convention provides chance to earn points National Convention registration form La Quinta Resort & Club reservation form USPTA National Championships registration form
Industry action
«J/ Classifieds
[TENNIS
oup -
news 10 16 20 28
Pros, clubs around country picking up Tencap USPTA Adult Tennis League™ keeps players busy in off-season USPTA awards Follow-up program allows new players to stay active after USPTA's Tennis Across America™ 29 Tennis Across America™ player retention program
VOLUME 20 • ISSUE 5 Natitage™
Editor Assistant editor
Shawna Riley Julie Myers
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Circulation
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The opinions expressed in ADDvanfage are those of the authors and not necessarily those of ADDvanfage or the USPTA. Copyright© United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. 1996. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of the magazine is not permitted without written permission from the publisher. ADDvantage/Mayl996
God Created Tennis Players. TBDT Makes Them Equal.
TENCAP, the USPTA-endorsed handicap system, accurately ranks players of differing abilities. That means more competitive events and active, motivated players. It's the most significant advance in tennis in 15 years. The TENCAP Advantage... 4 Tennis becomes exciting again. Matches between equals are more fun. 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.
CONING TO YOUR REGION THIS VEflR! TENNIS HANDICAPPING SYSTEM
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CEO'SMESSAGE
USPTA takin' tennis to the streets
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f you worked in the tennis industry during the 1970s, you know that families were the "secret ingredient" of the tennis boom. Adults who played tennis naturally included the whole family when they made several trips a week to the local tennis facility. Children who developed an interest in the game, lured parents onto the courts. Family involvement created business volume for teaching professionals and the perfect market for tennis manufacturers and clubs. USPTA wants to bring the "family" back into tennis and expand its definition of family to include everyone, everywhere through a supplementary program of USPTA Little Tennis™ called USPTA Street TenmsSM With more available daylight hours, it's the perfect time to encourage people to stay outdoors and play tennis. And, we've come up with the perfect concept to make this easy and fun for everyone. With USPTA Little Tennis we took our first steps to bring tennis to a new audience of players through a family activity in which grandparents, parents and children can enjoy the benefits of exercise while using the tools of tennis. We're going a step further in our aim to bring tennis to the masses. Street TenmsSM a component of Little Tennis™ takes tennis to driveways, parking lots, front yards and cul-de-sacs. If tennis is going to realize its goal of increasing player participation, we must make the sport more accessible and more fun. Like Little Tennis, this expanded concept involves existing players, but it also targets families that may not yet play tennis or belong to a tennis facility. In plain words, this supplemental activity will expose more people to the concept of tennis. In fact, Luis Mediero, a USPTA member and president of the RPT of Spain (the Spanish teaching professional organization) has introduced a somewhat similar concept in his country. While his program is different from ours, its overall objective is the same — to take tennis to neighborhoods and encourage participation from people not yet exposed to the sport. Street Tennis will broaden the public's perception of tennis, making it a friendlier sport. Whether it's at school, after work or on weekends, USPTA Street Tennis is a spontaneous way to enjoy tennis. With equipment such as Wilson's Home Court Kit and other portable tennis supplies, this impromptu form of tennis will encourage involvement in the game for people from age 3 to 103 "feu may be asking yourself how teaching professionals fit into this concept. By using the program with formal lessons as a progression of Little Tennis, parents can
practice tennis skills with their children in their own driveways using inexpensive graduated equipment in Wilson's Home Court Kit. Since parents are a vital link in the success of Little Tennis, it is important that we promote their involvement both on the court and at home. You can do this by holding special classes for adults on how to implement at-home tennis practices for children. This will also build a parental network to assist with other tennis programs and allow parents to recruit neighborhood children for more organized tennis lessons. The simplicity of USPTA Street Tennis is its flexibility. Some ideas for using the activity include: • Fun after-work activity with neighborhood kids • Birthday parties • Neighborhood theme parties for Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and other Grand Slam tournaments • Picnics and backyard socials • Parent-teacher group (PTA/PTO) activities, such as school carnivals and festivals • Parties to introduce tennis to housing development residents
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You can even invite the 14 kids from your child's soccer team to play Street Tennis. The parents, who met at soccer games, can continue their friendships and socialize on the front lawn, while the youngsters play tennis in adjoining driveways. Or, the adults may choose to "jump in" and participate in a parent-child activity. Local teaching professionals can encourage participation in most or all of these activities. By explaining the potential activities to members of your club or to friends in your neighborhood, you can generate enthusiasm about tennis by getting a group of people to play in your community. If you offer to lend the tennis kit, you're almost sure to ignite a spark of interest in your neighbors. They will be purchasing their own Home Court Kits directly through you and you'll see a marked increase in tennis activity in your area and profit from sales of both equipment and lessons. You can also use the Little Tennis Starter Kit for a more formal approach to Street Tennis. The book is available through USPTA and includes the guidelines and activities necessary to implement Little Tennis, Street Tennis or any variation of the two programs. As the world's oldest and largest association of tennisteaching professionals, it's our place to introduce tennis to the grassroots and there's no better way to do this than through USPTA Little Tennis and its adjunct USPTA Street Tennis. Tennis is a fun and challenging game, but there are many people out there who just haven't given it a chance and don't know how easy it can be to enjoy. S^"
Street TennisSM} a component
of Little Tenms
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takes
tennis to driveways, parking lots, front yards and'
cul-de-sacs
Editor's note: As with any sport, USPTA urges participants of Street Tennis or any other program to use caution when setting up equipment. Street Tennis should not he played on public streets or in other areas that pose threats to players from automobiles, bicycles and other moving vehicles.
ADDvantage/Mayl996 3
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VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 'What do I get for my USPTA dues?'
Your money's worth and much more!
Teaching Profession NATIONAL BOARD
I
joined USPTA in 1975 in order to receive a certiroots. USPTA is the only tennis-teaching organization fication in my chosen career field. After earning that returns a portion of its member dues directly to two degrees and working in hospital administraits divisions. tion, I came to a crossroads m my life and asked myself These funds also guarantee the sanctity of the what I really wanted to do for a living. I returned to democratic process within USPTA, Divisions elect my first love tennis. But, at that time, there was no their own boards of directors and hold regular board college curriculum to prepare oneself for a career m and committee meetings that influence the decisions tennis teaching. It has since been my goal to mold my made at the national level. Representatives from all chosen career into a true profession. divisions make up the national governCertification backed by a strong profesing body of USPTA. This means that sional association is the key to this goal. each and every member can have a More than 20 years later, certificavoice in the direction of his or her ortion remains the most important beneganization. You have the right to vote, fit of USPTA membership. I've mainto agree or disagree with policies being tained my membership for just this made on your behalf All you have to benefit alone, but I've taken full advando is get involved in your local or distage of the entire membership experitrict chapters to begin your participaence and the more than 30 benefits tion in this process. available to all of us. A quick analysis of the dues and As a national board member, I have the cost to service a membership looks the opportunity to meet and talk with like this: Joseph Thompson members from coast to coast. As the Income: $181 (dues) committee chairman for the sports marExpenses: keting and budget committees, I discuss everything Liability insurance, magazine, directory, from Little Tennis ™ to how much money we allocate other publications $45 to promoting the image of our Association and its Membership dues program (invoicing, correspondence, decals, literature, professionals. The one question I enjoy answering the division split) $70 most continues to be, "What do I get for my USPTA First-year costs (literature, course brochures, dues?" How to Apply for USPTA Membership, No matter what the reason for someone's initial mailings, membership card, certificate, How to Use Your USPTA Membership, decision to join a trade or professional association, it merchandise brochures) $35 seems to boil down to a material account of, "What do Salaries of administrative staff $10 I get for my money?" Many people join organizations Total expenses: $160 because it pads their resume and sounds good when After returning a portion of the dues income to asked if they are active in any outside professional divisions, USPTA operates its programs and provides group. It's not until after you've been in the work force the additional member benefits with the remaining for a few years that you can accurately judge the value $845,000. of your dues investment for such groups. ^bu can see that membership alone is not a very Before you can effectively measure the value of profitable business. After receiving $ 181 for a firstyour dues in USPTA, you have to know how much year member, USPTA spends $ 160 on various services money USPTA collects in dues and how it is used. For and member benefits. The $21 that is left over o goes instance, USPTA collects about $1.3 million per year toward numerous other expenses that maintain the in dues. This seems like a lot, but you must also look regular operations of USPTA. We spend these funds at where and how the money is dispersed to appreciate to represent you — the teaching professional — at inwhat you actually do get for your money. dustry meetings and conferences. Our presence proOf the $1.3 million, 35 percent, or $455,000, is motes the importance of USPTA and its certified returned directly to USPTA divisions. This money members to club managers and owners, tennis manuenables divisions to produce regular newsletters, hold facturers and other people and organizations that mmeetings and conventions, and host tournaments and educational courses for tennis teachers in the grass-
The Voice of the Tennis
see vice president, page ;j
OF DIRECTORS President First Vice President Vice Presidents
SecretaryTreasurer Past President
WORLD HEADQUARTERS
CEO Director of Operations Executive Assistant Director of Communications Communications
Courtenay Dreves
Business Operations
John Tamborello
Magazine Coordinator National Marketing
Julie Myers Karen Unger
Sharon Jasme Marketing Assistant
David Rudzinski
Public Relations Coordinator
D.an Soine
Corporate Services Manager
Christl Call
Corporate Secretary
Kathy Edgmon
Receptionist
Arju Hussain
Computer Services Kathy Buchanan and Club Relations Director of Education Education Coordinator
Kirk Anderson
Susan Thompson
National Divisional Administrator Membership/ Education Membership/ Education Assistant Financial Manager Controller
Renee Heckler
Theresa Weatherford
Insurance/ Ellen Schmidt Merchandise Services Director George Bacso of Certification and Academies
For information, write the World Headquarters USPTA One USPTA Centre 3535 Briarpark Drive Houston, TX 77042 Phone(713}97-USPTA Fax (713} 978-7780 e-mai! uspta@uspta.org Internet —www.uspta.org Office hours: 8:30 a.m. Central time
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Plan ahead for a financially sound future
M
ost of us are pretty careful about providing for our current needs and protecting the things we value. We insure our homes, our cars and our possessions. But surprisingly, a fairly small number of us ever take the time to adequately prepare for the future or protect what may be our most prized assets: our families, businesses and estates. When it comes to advanced estate planning, remarkably, most studies show that fewer than 30 percent of us ever take the time to create a plan that will adequately protect what we spend a lifetime to • to maintain the build. In fact, according to a lifestyle of your family:P 1992 report from T Rowe • to cope with inflation Price, the average American » to educate children? saves just 4 percent of his « for retirement P income each year — the lowest personal savings rate in the industrialized world. The reasons for this hesitancy to plan aren't hard to explain. Most of us lead busy lives, and most of us assume we'll be healthy enough and live long enough to meet our long-term financial goals. And so we put off thinking about the ramifications of dying too soon, suffering a disabling injury or sickness or not setting aside the amount of money necessary to afford the kind of lifestyle we'd like to live at retirement. But can we afford such a delay? The answer, probably, is no, especially if our families, business associates or others would be adversely affected by the loss. To address these issues, one needs to develop a personal and business planning system that ad-
Will there be sufficient funds..
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dresses the six areas of financial planning. Based on years of research, National Life of Vermont developed the Interact concept that includes the following: Retirement planning - How much money will you need to set aside in order to retire comfortably and still meet your other important longterm financial goals, such as children's education or estate preservation? Survivorship - If something happened to you today, what would the financial impact be on your family or business? How would it impact the families of your employees? Would the money be there to take care of your obligations? Disability income - How can you protect what may be your greatest asset — your ability to earn an income — and the goals and objectives that are based on that income if you're ever disabled? Estate planning - What can you do to help maximize your assets, minimize estate taxation and be certain your estate will be distributed the way you want it to be? Business continuation - What can you do to help your family or business associates keep a business going should you die prematurely, become disabled or when you retire? And, if a fair amount of your assets are tied up in this company, how can you make sure it won't have to be liquidated to settle your estate? Fringe benefits — How can you make maximum use of the many qualified and nonqualified benefit plans that are currently available, while reducing the costs of other employee benefits? It's a lot to think about. The personal financial security issues facing us and our families can seem
Are you investing adequately for the future? A comparison of personal savings rates ^=3
4% United States 9% England 1%
Canada
13% France 14%
Germany
6% Japan Source: I Rowe Price Report, 1992
confusing, even overwhelming. But establishing a plan that addresses your current and future needs doesn't have to be difficult, timeconsuming or expensive. Personal financial security is well within the reach of anyone who develops good money habits, plans for the future and understands that no matter where they are, the sooner they start, the more they will be able to do. And though it will take commitment to maintain a level of fiscal discipline, isn't the cost of waiting — or doing nothing — too high? National Life of Vermont, one of the country's oldest and most respected life insurance companies, and USPTA have joined forces to make this kind of planning available to all USPTA members. Seminars are being offered at divisional conventions to introduce you to these important planning concepts. Seminars will also be offered at the USPTA National Convention in La Quinta, Calif, in September. In addition, National Life agents throughout the country are available for individual consultation. For more information, call (800) 667-8521 and a National Life agent in your area will be happy to help you plan for your future. *&°
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Goaf setting tor better player performance by Jim Taylor, Ph.D., USPTA
O
ne of the most widely used techniques to increase motivation among athletes is goal setting. In order to ensure the value of goal setting, there are several components that must be included in a well-organized goalsetting program.
Macro goals Long-term goals specify what ,the players ultimately want to achieve in their careers. Examples of long-term goals include receiving a college scholarship or playing professionally. These objectives are similar to dreams because they are so far off they may seem unreachable. Due to their distance, these goals should be kept in the back of players' minds, and not focused on often. Seasonal goals indicate what the players want to accomplish in the coming season, such as reaching a certain ranking or attaining a new level of competition. These goals are important because they will dictate all subsequent goals. Jim Taylor, Ph.D., Competitive goals designate how USPTA, is a psychologist recognised for his players want to perform in parwork on the psycholog- ticular tournaments during the season. Competitive goals might ical aspects of tennis, include a certain placing to qualand he has worked ify for the next tournament or with professional, players improving their ranking collegiate, junior and to be named to a traveling team. recreational players. These goals are critical because He is a consultant to attaining them should lead to the USTA Player reaching their seasonal goals. Development proTraining goals specify what playgram, and is a regular ers need to do in their physical, speaker for the USTA technical and mental training that and USPTA. 8 ADDvantage/May 1996
will enable them to reach their competitive goals. Training goals might involve increasing leg strength by 10 percent, working on down-the-hne passing shots or learning to control anxiety. Lifestyle goals indicate what players need to do in their general lifestyles to reach the above goals, such as developing better sleeping habits, eating better or being more disciplined while studying.
Finally, goals should be examined and updated regularly. Some goals may turn out to be too easy and must be made more difficult. Other goals are too hard and must be eased. Also, goal setting is a process; there really is no end. When one goal is reached, a new, higher goal of performance is set. There are times when certain areas should be stressed and others should be de-emphasized.
Goal guidelines In setting goals, it is important to follow several guidelines to maximize their value. First, goals should be challenging, but realistic and attainable. They should be reachable, but only with hard work. Goals that are too easy or too hard to reach have little usefulness because they will be realized without effort, or are unreachable even with extreme effort. Second, goals should be specific and concrete. For example, an ineffective goal is, "I want to get stronger," whereas a useful goal is, "I want to increase my bench press 20 percent in the next three months." Goals should also be objective, tangible, measurable and time-limited. Third, athletes should focus on the degree, rather than absolute attainment, of goals. Inevitably, not all goals will be reached. By emphasizing measurable improvement, changes in performance can be followed and progress can be rewarded.
Micro goals In addition to the macro goals described above, players can improve their motivation and the quality of their training on a daily basis by setting micro goals. These goals specify exactly what the players want to accomplish every time they tram. Coaches may assist players in developing micro goals by simply asking them what they are working on before each training session. They/ should not begin until o they have a particular objective in mind. Micro goals are an excellent means of helping athletes stay focused during training. The role of the coach in the goal-setting process is critical, ^bung players often do not have the experience or objectivity to set appropriate goals. Coaches can provide guidance as to the specific goals to which players should aspire, assist them in developing realistic, challenging and measurable goals, and help them monitor their progress. *&°
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Pros, clubs around country S
ince its introduction last year,
player competes against a 3 5 the
determine the format to be used
Tencap® has grown in popu-
3 5 may take five "free" points in each set at any time.
by asking these questions:
larity and use, A handicap-
This is exactly
Tencap is going to put more people on the courts
A temporary Tencap is assigned
ping system designed to equalize play between players of differing
to every player using the teaching
skill levels, Tencap is simple to
professional's knowledge and the
understand, convenient to use and
NTRP conversion chart. An offi-
inexpensive.
cial Tencap is assigned after eight
USPTA professionals will be able to provide a wider array of
matches. These ratings are recalculated every two weeks based on
programming opportunities through Tencap. Additionally,
match results during that period.
when recreational players pay to
Promoting Tencap
1 many courts?
2 3
What is the range in Tencaps? Do you need flights? How long do you want people to play? Determine number of games to be played.
participate in Tencap, funds will
A Tencap-a-thon is an excellent
be generated for clubs, teaching
way to introduce players to Tencap
professionals and USPTA divi-
and to run a fun tournament. Be-
sions. The ultimate payoff will be
fore running the event, it is im-
many more players having more
portant to prepare using the fol-
fun and playing more tennis,
lowing guidelines: Set date and time Reserve courts
greater growth for the game.
Plan menu (if serving food) Announce in newsletter Create excitement for event (bulletin
from 0 (the best) to 65 This Ten-
boards, signs, talk it up!)
cap is a measurement of a player s ability and is a computerized calcu-
Send invitations to members
lation based on the percentage of
Follow up invitation with phone calls Order food, drinks and prices
Fixed: pro determines playing part'
5
To whom do you want to award prizes? Most games won? "Best" win? (greatest point spread win)
Most creative use ofpointsP
decisions, the pro must determine team Tencaps — add both players'
played. The handicap is the difference between two competitors on
the players? Keep same partners throughout
After making the formatting
to players
Jeff Henderson, the caliber of the opponents
How do you want to rotate
ners prior to event
chandise sales, more lessons and Players receive a Tencap ranging
4
Random: players choose
which will mean more tennis mer-
games won by a player, relative to
USPTA.
How many players? How
Planning the event
ratings, then divide by two and
To run a successful Tencap-a-
the Tencap scale, or the number of
assign handicap points
equal to
points used in each tennis set to
thon, it is important to have the
the difference in the two teams'
equalize the two players during
day well planned.
Tencaps. The handicap is given to
You can organize the event and
play. For example, if a 3 0-rated
the team with the higher Tencap. It is important to explain the system to all participants, and it might be helpful to give examples of when to use the free points. For example, if a player has one Tencap point to take, it's better to use it at 40-30 than at 40-love. Be
TEN
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sure to keep a record of all scores during the event. After the event, enter all scores
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USPTA
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into the computer. Results can be posted in the pro shop or included in the next newsletter. *&°
picking up Tencap Fcffre a look at Tentap! Tencap has been installed at 108 sites in the United States. The Florida Division leads with 27 installations, followed closely by the Northwest Division with 22. The Tencap software has been installed at 15 sites in Naples, Fla., and has become the foundation of the city's Patron s League of nearly 2,500 players. Nine other sites have been exposed to the system through the league and two nonleague sites are using it for club activities. Tencap was introduced to the USPTA Texas Division at its annual convention in February. There was immediate interest, especially after the main fundraising event used Tencap. TenCap Inc. plans to add 12 new sites in Texas, and 27 facilities expressed strong interest in the handicapping system.
Tencap will be incorporated into the New England Grand Prix, sponsored by National Life of Vermont. The circuit will be played at six clubs across New England and will include prize money for the pro tournament and a Calcutta for the pro-am. The pro-am event will use the Tencap system, with handicap points used in all matches. The board and executive director of the Pacific Northwest Division are serving as Tencap liaisons to help promote the handicap system. Scores from the matches of all 450 participants in the USPTA fall tournament in Sun River, Ore., were recorded in the Tencap system to give players initial Tencap ratings. Tennis Australia and Tennis Canada have expressed interest in implementing the system in their countries.
Tencap divisional representatives Florida
Intermountain
Spike Gonzales (941 774-2442 Gary Horvath
Pacific Northwest
Don Patch (503) 641-4717
Southern
Tom Daglis (770) 919-8876
(303) 460-9767 Missouri Valley
Kirkland Gates (816 363-6203
Southwest
Northern California
Dave Houston (415) 388-4982
Texas
Northwest
Louie McKee (612)591-9495
Ruth Ann Gardner (602) 786-5242
The USTA National Junior Tennis League programs in Macon, Ga., and Augusta, Ga., have established Tencap as a pilot program this spring. The USTA Northwest Section will implement a Tencap pilot program in its adult mixed doubles league. Version 2.0 of the Tencap software was released in February. For more It has many new and exciting user-friendly features, including information on the ability to group players by the program, ladder, league and event; easier score entry easier score correccontact tion; multifaceted user support TenCap Inc features and other items to provide teaching professionals with at more information.
WHAT'S YOUR TENCAP?
Y-TENCAP
or via e-mail, tencap@ aolcom.
Look for Tencap representatives coming soon to your division San Diego
Spring 1996
California
Spring 1996
Mid-Atlantic
Spring 1996
Eastern
Spring/ summer 1996
New England
Summer 1996
Randy Mattingley (713) 622-5921
TENCAP TENNIS HANDICAPPING SYSTEM
(800)
Pacific Northwest
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avid Altshuler looks forward to the month of May and USPTA's Tennis Across America™ He has a special reason to. For the past three years, the USPTA member has held a weeklong, indoor tennis clinic for children at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. He teaches tennis to children who go to the clinic for outpatient treatment. "This will be the fourth year I've done this and it's just getting bigger and bigger," Altshuler said. "The children look forward to it and I look forward to doing it." The Dana Farber Cancer Institute is the world's No. I cancer institute. It provides funding so that children from all over the world can come to the institute for treatment. For Tennis Across America™ Altshuler goes to the clinic each day during the week. If he went only once, he would miss many of the children, who range in age from 5 to 18 years old. "I wasn't sure how it would work out initially because it wasn't on a tennis court or with tennis nets. It was complete improvisation," he said. Altshuler takes racquets and tennis balls he receives from the USPTA World Headquarters and visits each child in his or her own room. He likes to work with children individually because some of them are actually in treatment when he is there. Then he heads to the recreational room to work with them in groups. He teaches simple racquet and ball-handling skills. Boston sports celebrities, such as Mo "Vaughn from the Red Sox and Cam Neely of the Bruins, frequently visit the children, but tennis, as a sport, is less recognized. He juggles balls and racquets and plays catch
with the children to help them warm up to him. When he asks which tennis players they know, they usually will say Andre Agassi because "he is more visible and flamboyant than some of the other players." "The sooner I get on my knees and talk to them eye to eye, the quicker they will warm up," Altshuler said. "You have to get down on their level." He said the most amazing thing is to see a child who may at first want help with an activity become independent. "He wants your hands to be training wheels the first time he does it, but he doesn't want them five minutes later. They are pushing you away with one hand as they do the activity with the other. They say, 'I can do it on my own. I think that spirit is helpful to whatever battles they are fighting." Altshuler estimates that he sees more than 75 children during the week. "I'm walking away from 75 happy kids with very serious diseases," he said. "The tough part is knowing that some of these kids will not be here the next time I come around. But the day I come in, it's a win-win situation. "It's heart-wrenching and rewarding to see what the kids do when you visit. I marvel at their courage and ability to move beyond what they are dealing with." Altshuler knows what it's like to fight a health problem. "As a guy who s had diabetes for 27 years, I know what it's like to have something going on in your body that isn't the best thing for your health," he said. "But if you do something positive with it, and let it motivate you, you can make it easier for someone else.
"When you have a condition that requires maintenance on a daily basis, you may have more empathy for children (with cancer) when you see what they have to deal with. Or, because of their age and youthful innocence, they don't even know what they have to deal with yet, so you empathize even more because you know what a battle it could be. Maybe they're blessed in that because of their youth, they don't know what a serious thing it is." Altshuler said he is motivated to do more, because seeing the children tugs at him in two different ways. "It makes you feel melancholy and it makes you feel good. It's hard to describe. Seeing kids with cancer makes me think that diabetes, even though it can be a tough disease, can be a lesser battle than what these kids have with cancer. They're fighting for their lives. "The children s courage is tremendous. You gam great perspective when you go in and work with them," he said. ^°
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Making the grade National Convention provides chance to earn points
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ing grading term is | winding fsjfwn, and members who hqyfllHPcarned all their points will have the opportunity to do so t the 1996 National Convention. USPTA members who attend e convention will earn 8 continueducation credits. Eleven Specialty Courses and approximately 90 seminars are planned for the convention. A tentative list of courses and seminars, and a registration form for Specialty Courses, will be available in later issues. Jlembers can look forward to hearing notable speakers, including Vic Braden, Jack Groppel, Ph.D., Rick Ferman, Ron Woods, Ph.D., TTim Heckler and Tom Martin. To register for the convention, fill out the form on this page and send it to the World Headquarters
by Aug. 13 Convention fees are $225 for members, $250 for nonmembers, $115 for spouses or spouse equivalents, and $225 for friends. Those who return the form after the deadline will incur a $20 late fee. The USPTA National Championships are scheduled Sept. 14-18 and the USPTA Team and Senior Team Championships for Sept. 1921 The deadline to register for either tournament is Aug. 13 The registration form for the National Championships is on page 17 Players participate in team tournaments through their divisions, which pay the open competition fees, but senior fees are $20 per doubles team, to be paid by those competing. Those interested in playing should contact their divisions. The convention will be held at
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USPTA Adult Tennis League keeps players busy in off-season
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ou are about to begin your late summer and fall seasons, and the recreational players are looking to you for fun, different activities to keep them busy during the USTA league s offseason. What about starting your own USPTA Adult Tennis LeagueSM? The Adult Tennis League, designed to run any seven weeks from July through December, is a perfect way to get groups of adults together in a competitive yet social atmosphere. The flexible format allows professionals the ability to plan the league schedule based on players and facilities' needs. The seven-week league period can be adapted to each facilities court availability. Also, the tennis play and use of facilities can bring additional profits to
club food centers, pro shops and courts. In the USPTA Adult Tennis League program, each region has an Area Director who establishes the league dates, sets league fees based on court costs, organizes awards and playoffs, selects NTRP levels and determines doubles format. Each facility then has a Site Director who coordinates court times, collects fees, completes rosters to send to the Area Director and communicates rules to players. A league consists of up to eight squads representing various facilities or organizations. Each squad is comprised of four playing levels with a minimum of two doubles teams per level. This basic format allows for eight doubles teams or 16 people per facility. Players of different levels can play for the same squad
and create a strong sense of "league" spirit. At the conclusion of the season, a championship can be held with leagues from across the city, the state or even the division. A league program guide will be featured in the June issue of ADDvantage magazine. This guide will contain league rules, a sample score card, a colorful poster to recruit players for the program, a sample roster, sample round-robin combinations and a sample press release to publicize your program. For further assistance on how to integrate a USPTA Adult Tennis League at your facility, contact the Sports Marketing department at the USPTA World Headquarters at (713) 978-7782 or sports@uspta.org. *&°
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Double the fun To reach as many children as possible in a way that is attractive to parents, offer a "Little Tennis and Swim Clinic" to children ages 4 to 7 Ours runs three times per week. Children participate in two great recreational activities and learn new skills for one-and-a-half hours (45 minutes of tennis and 45 minutes of swimming) while parents use other areas of the club. It is a hit with the children and parents, and provides new teaching opportunities for the tennis and swim staffs. Tim Post, USPTA Falmouth, Maine
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What: Singles ana doubles competition, open aria age categories When: Sept. 14-18. 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: La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, Calif.
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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 he completed hy June 13 to allow tor grading exam and processing application. USPTA will not be held responsible by any individual or division it entry is not accepted due to not fulfilling requirements before the 60-day
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Passing shot drill Skill level: 3.0 and up Objectives: To improve footwork, passing shot ability and volley reactions, Procedures I Four to 10 players can perform this drill. 2. Players A, B, C and D start at the center of the baseline in two lines. Players E and F start on the opposite service line, near the center, in two lines. 3 The pro feeds from behind E and F. Sequence Assuming the players are right-handed, the pro feeds a deep ball out wide to A's forehand and to C s backhand. Player A moves to his right and hits a forehand down-the-lme passing shot while E moves up to the net to volley A's pass. Simultaneously, C moves to his left and hits a backhand down-the-lme passing shot while F moves up to the net to volley C s pass. A and C hit a total of three passing shots while recovering back toward the center of the baseline after each pass. After A and C have completed their three shots, they then go to the end of the opposite line, and B and D hit their three passing shots. Meanwhile, E and F continue to attack the net, volley down the line, and then recover back to their original spot for every passing shot attempt. As soon as the professional deems necessary, two of the passing shot players would become the volleyers, and the original volleyers then would join in the passing shot lines.
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Options I Instead of four basehners and two volleyers, try two baselmers, and have the four volleyers hit three volleys before switching lines. 2. To make the drill competitive, once A moves to his right to attempt a passing shot and E volleys down the line, have the two players play out the point using just half of the court. First side to get to 15 points is the winner.
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USPTA pros share teaching tips
USPTA awards
Develop expectations in junior players Expectations are critical. If one expects good behavior, excellent work habits and responsible, independent players, students will respond to those expectations. If one expects the worst, more often than not, players will be happy to provide the worst. I believe in my students long before they believe in themselves; they must learn self-belief if they are to excel. If you don't believe in your students, how can they learn to believe in themselves? Jack R. Newman, USPTA Dallas
Nominations for the following national awards may be submitted by a division or a certified member in good standing, as long as an official application is used. Self-nominations are acceptable. The awards are presented each year at the USPTA National Convention in September.
Stretch to serve When serving, pretend you are 7 feet tall to make yourself stretch up to hit the ball instead of pulling down as you make contact. John O'Connell, USPTA Englewood, Colo. Watch the bounce To facilitate watching the ball on groundstrokes, watch the ball intently at the bounce point. It will help you track the ball and keep your head down instead of looking up at impact. Mickey Phillips, USPTA Sarasota, Fla.
Alex Gordon Award for the National USPTA Professional of the Year Success as a teaching professional, coach and player, as well as contributtons to USPTA, USTA and the community are considered.
USPTA Industry Excellence Award This award recognises those who have done the most to promote tennis at the grassroots level and thereby
Rush the net Tell students that when they serve and rush the net, they should not sit back and admire their serves. Don t wait to see if the serve is good. Rush the net right away. Julie Millman Snyder USPTA Northbrook, 111.
Hitting percentages If you learn to hit the ball back into the court five times per point, you'll be able to win 95 percent of your matches anywhere. Very few points last a total of 10 hits. Chris Robb, USPTA Topanga, Calif.
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Seven months remain in the 1994-96 period of the Continuing Education grading term. How many points do you have? Certified USPTA members are required to earn 9 credits per three-year period. The current period ends Dec. 3 I > 1996.
Division meetings/activities (1/2 point and up) May 10-20
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Career Cartography, May 3 Stratton, Vt. (4 hours) / Bonn
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New England Division Stratton Mountain, Vt.
Tennis Business Management, May 5 Stratton, Vt. (4 hours) M. McMabon
May 28June 2
Florida Division Wesley Chapel, Fla.
Mental Training for Peak Performance, June 2, Columbus, Ohio (4 hours) G. Sailes
June 8-10
Pacific Northwest Division Lake Chalen, Wash.
Decreasing Problems — Increasing Profits, June 7 Wilmington, N.C. (4 hours) L. Karageanes
Aug. 24-26
Northwest Division Bramerd, Minn.
Croup Lessons, August 17 Maywood, N J (8 hours) G. Bacso Club Tennis Marketing, August 18, Maywood, N J (8 hours) L. Karageanes
Coaches Workshops (2 Pomts each) July 13
Midwest Division Rushville, Ind.
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Creating a Total Service Organization, August 24, Bramerd, Minn. (4 hours) G. Lappin Strategy and Tactics I, August 24, The Woodlands, Texas (4 hours) B. Tym Strategy and Tactics II, August 25 The Woodlands, Texas (4 hours) B. Tym
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 or write via e-mail at membership@uspta.org. ADDvantage/Moyl996
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Continuing Education Countdown '96 USPTA book, video and review order form Send or fax order to USPTA Gift Shoppe, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Houston, Texas 77042. For information, call (713) 978-7782, fax (713) 978-7780, or e-mail proshop@uspta.org.
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Tennis: A Professional Guide (3 Ibs.) The USPTA Tennis Professional's Business Manual (1 Ib.) The USPTA Guide to Country Club Tennis Operations 1 Ib.) USPTA Sport Science and Sports Medicine Guide 1 b.)
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How to Hire a Tennis Professional 1/2 Ib.) How to Prepare for USPTA Certification (3 Ibs.)
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How to Use Your USPTA Membership (3 Ibs.)
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The USPTA Guide to Municipal Tennis Operations 1 Ib.)
15.00
The USPTA Junior Development Manual 1 Ib.)
15.00
The USPTA Little Tennis Starter Kit (3 Ibs.)
25.00
The USPTA Education Manual A Career Guide to Professionalism (3 Ibs.) Part Tennis Teaching Skills test (Review 1 Part II Tennis Business Operations and Management test (Rew'ew 2)
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Coaching Tennis Successfully, (JSTA (2 Ibs.)
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High Tech Tennis, Jade Groppe/, Ph.D. (2 Ibs.)
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The Mental Game -Winning at Pressure Tennis, Jim Loehr, Ed.D. (2 Ibs.)
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The 5 Keys to Tennis book (2 Ibs.) The 5 Keys to Tennis Implementation manual (1 Ib.)
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The 5 Keys to Tennis VHS video 1 Ib.) The 5 Keys to Tennis PAL video (1 Ib.) The 5 Keys book, manual and VHS video (4 Ibs.) The 5 Keys book, manual and PAL video (4 Ibs.)
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Competitive Doubles Patterns, Tom Martin Incorporating System 5 Into Lessons, George Bacso Nutrition, Dan Ha/vorsen Sports Physiology, Tbdd Ellenbecker, Paul Roeferf Strategy and Tactics, Sean S/oane Tennis Business Management, Kurt Kamperman Snip tot (please print clearly) No P O. boxes please.
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Reading a USPTA book or viewing a videotaped Specialty Course and completing the review is a convenient home-study method of obtain ng your Continu ng Education Program points. Each review is eligible for 2 credits. There is a $ 5 charge per review to cover shipping and processing If only book reviews are ordered, sh pping charges do not apply.
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Winter 1874 Mary Ewing Outerbridge vacation ng in Bermuda observed a group of British army officers batting a ball back and forth across a net within a chalked off area. She became intrigued by the game Upon her return to New York, she brought along the necessary parapherna ia to play America's first game of tennis atthe Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club. That same year Gold Medal began operations in the U.S., and became America's premier manufacturer of tennis nets. Miss Outerbridge s claim was later disputed But no one disputes Gold Medal's reputation for quality American-made tennis nets. You can be sure Gold Medal's reputation, tempered by state-ofthe-art-technology will continue in every net we make.
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Follow-up programs allow new players to stay active after USPTA's Tennis Across America™
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s the final segment of USPTA's Tennis Across America, follow-up programs give participants an avenue to continue their newlyfound or revitalized interest in tennis. Statistics show that players joining these programs are more likely to play tennis on a regular basis and stay in tennis for life. Teaching professionals may refer players from the one-day Tennis Across America™ event to any new or existing program at their facility, such as a beginner's league program for adults or a USPTA Little Tennis™ program for children. A suggested format for the fiveweek Tennis Across America retention program is included on the facing page. Professionals may also combine their efforts to grow the game by encouraging Ten-
nis Across America participants to take part in Play Tennis America, part oftheTIA Initiative, as a follow-up program. As players continue to pursue their interest in tennis, follow-up programs help them make the transition from beginner Running follow-up programs helps create long-term tennis to recreational enthusiasts. leagues in the comfort of group lessons. (713) 978-7782, or send inFor more information on quiries via e-mail to USPTA's Tennis Across Amerisports@uspta.com. For more information on Play Tennis ca, please call the Sports Marketing Department at the America, please call (713) USPTA World Headquarters, 781-7352. <&•
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PUyER RETENTION PRCXJRAM
Player retention programs USPTA's Tennis Across America™ player retention program is designed as a follow-up to the general clinics, held on the second Saturday each May, and the multicultural cl nics. The purpose of the program is to maintain the enthusiasm generated with Tennis Across America™ clinics, and to ensure that those people who participated continue to play tennis. The follow-up program is a five-lesson (cl nic and play) format designed for the less-advanced player, and may be mplemented easily at both private and public faci ities. It may also be conducted annually as an ntroduction to summer activities. Other programs such as, Play Tennis America (part of the Tennis Industry Association's initiative to grow the game), may also be used as player retention programs.
AfiER hosiiNq A ONE-cUy cliNic. •
Send a press release to the local media announcing that a Tennis Across America follow-up program is available.
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Rem nd participants they are nvited to attend
• Send thank-you notes to the people or businesses who donated merchandise, time or money and properly acknowledge the r participation •
Remember to stay n touch with these contacts since they may offer tennis marketing opportunities.
In the follow-up program, it's a good idea to maintain a ratio of eight students to each nstructor The key is to get participants nvolved n a structured program You may also place students nto a league format that wi ntroduce play and provide built-in practice partners.
ONE The first lesson should review grips, forehands and backhands, and briefly introduce court movement. When ntroducinggroundstrokes, follow the suggestions that were nthe45-m nute cl nic format n the Tennis Across America program guide n the March ADDvantage During the lesson review, explain the format for the remainder of the fol ow-up lessons and emphasize the mportance of practice Encourage the participants to remain after the lesson to hit balls.
TWO: Review the forehand and backhand, then allow students to hit balls using court movement ski Is. Review groundstrokes, then ntroduce the volley You may use the nformation on volleys provided n the Tennis Across America program guide Encourage students to take part n an hour-long supervised practice session and divide the group nto sim lar playing levels. Inform the students of the lesson's length, and suggest that they plan their schedules accordingly
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Review the forehand, backhand and volley, and introduce the serve. Again, use the serve format n the Tennis Across America program guide and allow time for review and questions. Divide the group nto teams for league play Continue the league concept throughout the remaining sessions, so that each team has the opportunity to compete with al other teams n the cl nic. Explain the service rotation and scoring system You may want to mplement some rule changes to encourage actual play These may nclude: Allowing players to serve by drop-hitting or serving closer to the service boxes. Using pingpong scoring, or a one-two-three-four type of scoring. Having no defaults once league play begins. If a team member cannot play, another player may substitute. Emphasizing fun and learn ng, not competition
WEEk foUR: Review al strokes, and discuss movement and bal control in more depth With the group divided into teams, practice partners automatically are provided After instruction, begin the second week of league play The instructor(s) should encourage practice, observe play and give support.
FIVE: Again, review al strokes and allow students to ask questions. Try using dri Is that ncorporate al strokes (five-bal dri I) Allow time to practice serving and, after the instruction period, begin the third week of league play After league play, explain that the lesson series is end ng, but league play wi continue for two to three weeks. At this point, ask participants about the r nterest in group lessons. Group lessons are less expensive, more fun and allow people to socialize. Since they are economical, students are able to continue taking lessons throughout the season Provide beginners, ntermediate and advanced participants with a temporary TencapÂŽ or NTRP rating. Then allow them to participate in league play After eight sets, players wi establish their regular Tencap. You can also host a fun tournament using either Tencaps or the NTRP system Mention the leagues available n the area, such as those sponsored by LJSPTA, USTA and TeamTennis, as wel as club and city leagues. Consider offering a discounted lesson package to participants, or giving a free lesson Use the event as a membersh p drive for the club or faci ity, or negotiate with parks and recreation departments for the use of public courts for summer programs.
RulES ANd REqulATJONS The system of charging, schedu ing and amending the follow-up program wi be left to the discretion of the teaching professional USPTA recommends reasonable rates since participants wi become fu l-time students and players at the faci ity and, eventually, fu l-service customers. Record the name, address, age and sex of each participant and forward the nformation to USPTA's Sports Marketing Department, to be recorded in the database of new players. Additional promotional material and nformation on programs wi be sent to participants to enhance the enjoyment of the sport. This follow-up system wi provide valuable benefits to USPTA professionals through the ndirect means of creating large numbers of players each year The ultimate goal of USPTA's Tennis Across America is to create mass appeal during the one-day event, and encourage these new players to keep playing the game.
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ind145 USPTA Three USPTA members are officers for the USTA Southern Tennis Association — Randy Stephens is vice president and Cy King and Jon Niemeyer are delegatesat-large. Serving as committee chairmen are Jeff Gray Grievance; Mike Tinkey Information Technology Herman Washington, Minority Participation; Niemeyer, Olympic Facilities; Phil Chamberlain, Player Development and Peter Howell, Sanction and Schedule. USPTA member Terry Gratz ofLithonia, Ga., won the inaugural Wilson/ Pete Sampras Shootout — the "world's largest one-day tournament," a charitable event for the Southern Tennis Patrons Foundation. Gratz battled his way through a 128 draw, earning the right to play a tiebreaker against Pete Sampras later this year. Chuck Reisig of Tucson, Ariz., is the new director of tennis at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. Kenneth Light, executive vice president of the center, recognized the importance of USPTA certification when he said, "It is most important that we assure our members that their tennis professional has the proper business and teaching credentials. And belonging to the USPTA is one way that
professionals can prove those qualifications." The newest inductee to the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame is USPTA member Joseph W Isenhour. He coaches state-, sectionallyand nationally-ranked juniors at the Raleigh Racquet Club. Isenhour is also head coach for the USTA Area Training Center in Raleigh. New district presidents for the USTA Western Section include the following USPTA members: Dean Snyder, Southeastern Michigan; Diane McNeal, Northeastern Ohio; and Anne Krupp, Northwestern Ohio. USTA There is a new No. I player in the world — in on-snow tennis, that is. Professional player Bud Schultz captured the title in the first ever Tennis on the Snow '96 competition, presented by the USTA/New England Section and Shipyard Brewing Co. The event was held at Sunday River Resort in Maine, at the base of South Ridge. More than 5,000 spectators (many on the chair lift) witnessed the match on the specially-designed snow court. The USTA and a group of leading fitness and sports organizations have formed a coalition to help persuade Americans to improve their health by becoming more physically active. The coalition will promote the findings of the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity which recognizes that regular exercise is essential to good health.
1995 USPTA Midwest Division award winners Professional of the Year — Greg Aten State Professionals of the Year Mary Herrick, Ohio Paul Vrzal, Michigan Lee Ann Reed, Indiana Bill Feucht, Wisconsin Scott Simpson, Illinois Rookie of the Year — Chris Wilton A ten Nancy Mkkler Award - Nancy Watland Individual Junior Coach of the Year — Armand Molino Team Coach of the Year — Mark Fairchild Sponsor of the Year — Jim Krimbill Seminar contest winner — Rex Lewis Fay Tooley Memorial Award — Jim Flesch Male Player of the Year - Alex Palladino Female Player of the Year — Marti Capestany 3 5 and Over Player of the Year - Matt Stiltz 45 and Over Player of the Year — Robert Green
Texas Division honors members
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The USPTA Texas Division inducted two of its members into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame: Dick Stockton of Dallas and Bobby McKinley of San Antonio. Other members honored at the convention were: Paul Christian, Professional of the Year; Sue Bramlette, Female Player of the Year; Scott Stewart, Male Player of the Year; Debbie Ladig, Female Senior Player of the Year; Greg Alexander, Male Senior Player of the Year; John Peterson, Coach of the Year; Kevin Collins, Community Service Award; and Marcia Rodriguez, Special Service Award.
The USTA is accepting nominations for its annual Facility Awards Program. Outstanding public facilities are recognized by the association to encourage higher standards for the construc-
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available upon request from the USTC&TBA free of charge. To order a copy, call (410) 752-3500 or write to USTC&TBA, 720 Light Street, Baltimore, Md. 21230-3816.
Miscellany
The Lee County (Fla.*) USPTA/Community Tennis Association gave Play Tennis America T-shirts to more than jo young tennis players who
Tennis Participation Today, a 12page booklet containing highlights from a 1995 survey of American tennis players, is available from the TIA by calling (407) 840-1128.
marched in the Ellison Pageant of Light Junior Parade in Fort Myers, Fla, The children play for the National Junior Tennis League and Junior
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USPTA member and former U.S. Open referee Winslow "Mike" Blanchard of Phoe-
The USPTA/CTA has given approximately 500 free lessons at 2^ sites. After one free lesson, a-couple visited a local tennis shop and bought
nix died in February. He was the U.S. Open tournament referee from 1972 to 1982, except for 1976 when he served as tournament chairman. Since 1983 he has been the Referee Emeritus of the U.S. Open. His history with the U.S. Nationals, the predecessor of the U.S. Open, goes back to 1937 "Mike set the standard for officiating at a time when tennis was primarily an amateur sport," said Les Snyder, USTA president. "He was an instrumental part of the team that had the massive task of scheduling the U.S. Open in the days before computers."
shoes, racquets and tennis outfits.
tennis centers with permanent stadium seating and field courts, and collegiate tennis centers. The following criteria will be considered: I Overall layout and adaptation to site 2, Excellence of court surface and lights 3. Ease of maintenance 4- Accommodations for players, spectators, press and officials 5 Aesthetics 6. Amenities To receive a nomination form, contact Erika Foster at the USTA at (914) 6967271 Nominations must be received by mail at the USTA office no later than May 17
Manufacturers Jim Baugh, vice president and general manager of Wilson Racquet Sports and president of the Tennis Industry
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Association, was a guest on USPTA member Dave Kozlowski's "Fundamentally Sound Tennis Talk" television show. Baugh addressed the current status of tennis, the active role of USPTA and the TIA in growing the game and the latest in equipment technology and its influence on the game. Penn Racquet Sports has extended its agreement with the ATP Tour and WTA Tour to provide the official ball at their Indian Wells, Calif, events for the next three years. The Penn ATP Tour ball was the official ball for the 1996 Comcast U.S. indoor ATP Tour event.
Associations The United States Tennis Court & Track Builders Association (USTC&TBA) 1996-97 Membership Directory will be published shortly. Single copies are
CLASSIFIEDS CLOTHING Fashionable silk tennis ties available m red, navy or black. Only $30 plus $4-95 shipping. For more information or to order, call (713 978-7782, fax (713 978-7780 or e-mail proshop@uspta.org.
Do you want new and exciting clinic formats and drills every week for the next 50 weeks? FREE sample. Call to leave address, (800) 569-4661
EMPLOYMENT HOW TO GET A BETTER JOB Bob Larson's magazine, TENNIS EMPLOYMENT, lists almost 100 jobs every month. Current issue $10. Bob Larson, RO. Box 24379-H, Edma, MN 55424
SOFTWARE Unique Sports Software: IBMcompatible software for organizing,er schedulingo and running o tournaments, leagues, mixers and team events. Special discounts for USPTA members. Call (800) 248-0527 or (501) 455-0554 for a free info pack & SLIDE SHOW on disk. E-mail: DARRELUSS@aol.com.
TEACHING AIDS Sharp Viewcam tennis distributor Oncottrt Offcourt is also developer of popular ROPEZONE and AIRZONE. Free brochure on teaching aids or Viewcam. (800) 752-7673 USPTA rebates.
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