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10 Wills protect family, ensure plans are followed Anyone who has property to distribute or family arrangements to make needs a will.

CEO 's message

Vice president 's message

13 Teaching devices aid in group instruction by lim Barry, USPTA Master Pt·ofessional- Teaching aids are an easy way to improve how professionals communicate with their students.

16 Coaching college tennis by Dave Porter, Ed.D., USPTA- Numerous opportunities available for coaching collegiate tennis .

countdown to cancun 6 Variety of food and medical services offer vacationers safe choices in Mexico 7 Conference registration form 7 Hotel reservation form

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Multicultural CommiHee addresses minority concerns USPTA heads to Atlanta for The Super Show/97 The Super Show/97 map 1997 Super Showdown - BoHle of the Tennis Super Powers planned for February 26 Tennis Across America- Register! Register! Register! 27 Tennis Across America registration form

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Little Tennis

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On the cover . .. Pete Sampras and Steffi Gmf are shini ng examples of what these US PTA Little Tennis TM players can become. Both Graj and Sampras endorse the USPTA pt·ogmm for children ages 3 to 10.

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• 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 ... + 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.

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Super Show best venue to showcase USPTA's programs for growing the game

ach year The Super Show issue of ADDvantage allows me to discuss the programs USPTA develops and implements to benefit the tennis industry and the game in general. Many of the sporting goods and tennis industry representatives who attend The Super Show will receive this issue, and it is our way of building enthusiasm for tennis and the benefits it offers manufacturers, retailers and consumers. There's no question that the organizations that make up the alphabet soup of tennis are trying their best to deliver programs to grow our game. One of the most notable is the tennis . industry's initiative- Play Tennis America. Industry groups have formed a coalition in support of this program and its efforts to increase tennis participation. It's interesting to watch this industry alliance in action. Both friends and competitors alike sit under one roof and work to find common ground in developing something that will benefit our entire industry. Still, some companies do show some favoritism toward their own programs and goals and, quite honestly. this is not a bad thing. After all, this is America- home of free speech and free enterprise. Companies are still expected to do their best to meet the needs of their customers and their corporate goals. While it is a great accomplishTim ment to get various companies to work together for the common good of an entire industry. it wouldn't make sense to ask the same companies to neglect their own businesses. As just one company in a large industry, USPTA must strive to reach its corporate goals and develop programs that most effectively benefit irs target market- tennis-teaching professionals. As the world's oldest and largest association of tennis professionals, we have a responsibility to use our funds to represent you, while also trying to promote a greater awareness of the sport. These individual efforts can achieve the greatest results with the least amount of bureaucracy. Although US PTA is a loyal supporter of the industry coalition, we are also working to grow the game through our own programs and constituency with the following.

USPTA Little Jmnis TK - This program was ignored by the entire tennis industry upon its introduction in 1994· The industry and its PR agencies opted to target teen-agers as a means ofgrowing the game. Instead, USPTA recogni~d that targeting young child1·en from ages 3 to 10 would get more people on the court and create an impact that would last for years into the future . Motor skill activities and fun games allow us to stress the importance of athletics through tennis. By p1·oviding afun environment through which to learn a new sport, it is our hope that we will capture children before they are recruited by other sports, such as soccer, T-ball, basketball and football. Little Tennis also offers us the chance to ncruit siblings, parents and other adult family members to our sport.

The progmm is the ideal vehicle to attract media attention, since there's no better photo opportunity than one filled with lots of smiling kids. There's no other age group more valuable to tennis. With its own funds and the great support of its national endomes, US PTA has added JO,ooo to 40,000 children and adults to the tennis-playing population.

Jmnis .Aaoss AmericaTM - US PTA was the leader in running one-day events when it began what was then called US PTA's Across America Tennis Day TM in 1990. Renamed Tennis Across Ame!"ica, the event annually includes 2,500 teaching professionals who give fi·ee lessons across the country. The event also features 100 multicultural tennis clinics during the month of May. It has won the support of many companies and organi~tions both in and outside of the tennis industry and has become part of USPTA's history and our ifforts to grow the game using our own funds and resou1·ces. Jmcap®- USPTA's approved handicapping system is the fint program that is technology-ready and truly able to handle handicapping for tennis in a manner similar to the golf handicap. It allows people of varying skill levels to play against one another. Tencap has been very successful at generating more tennis activity through tournaments, Heckler leagues and other events. The system integrates various levels of play rather than segregating them, which brings people into the game for friendly competition or social play. events- USPTA's latest endeavor is a series of member-guest events that will give people at the same facility the ability to play with each other and encourage them to compete and play with people from othe1jacilities. These activities will increase the number of times people play tennis per year since they will be practicing and playing with each other in a competitive and social environment. The promotion of these types of events will increase the popularity of tennis, encourage the continuance of play and recruit new players.

Member~guest

As the major delivery system for tennis programs in the United States, it is one of US PTA's goals to develop and administrate programs that are compatible with our members' needs. We feel we can offer the tennis-playing public the best programs at the lowest cost. We believe this is the way to grow the game of tennis. US PTA will always support industry initiatives such as Play Tennis America. However, we also believe it's healthy for groups to develop supplemental programs for the industry. There's no excuse for an organization to ride the coattails of another group simply because it has not developed its own program to grow the game. By encouraging involvement and creativity, we can realize the benefits of a total industry push that is supported by many smaller efforts that can contribute to our success. <&>o ADDvantage/Februory 1997 3

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Tencap: Is it for real? Th e Voice of the Tennis

ost of you have heard of Ten cap, a tennis handicapping and rati ng program. But is it for real, or just another pass ing fancy? At the I 996 US PTA National Convention in La Quinta, Cali£, the USPTA Executive Committee decided to use Tencap during t he National Team C hampionships. After comparing the I 99 5 (open forum format) vs. I 996 (using the Tencap format) results, it seem s they made the right decision. Let's take a look at a comparison of the matc hes for the two years. • In I 99 5, using the open format, the average match scores were 3 3 gan1es to 2 I games (a I 2-game difference). • In I 996 , using the Ten cap format, the average was 26 ga mes to 2I games (a five-game difference). • In I995 , t here was· an even match score of 40 games to 5 games won. How much camaraderie or fun was there between the two participating teams?

was, the score was 8-5 and I had a lot more fun!" Isn't that what tennis is all about? D on't we want

more players participating in the ga me and enjoying it more? As for me, a managing director of t enn is, I like Tencap beca use of its database capabilities. At any t ime, I can go to my computer and pull up pertinent informatio n abo ut my members, such as how often they play a week or month , which days, what t ime of day, if they like to play singles , dou bles or mixed , if they primarily play in leagues, tournaments or socially, their birthdays, NTRP ratings or USTA numbers and phone numbers. I can even access groups of players in different Tencap ratings for specific program s or lesson clinics. All of this information helps m e to be a better man ager of my members and do a better job at my club. So far, approximately 40,000 players at I 50 facilities nationwide are using the Tencap system. Recently, Joseph Thompson the USPTA New England Division professionals began a two-year p ilot project with the The percentages for each individual set scores USTA/New England section using Tencap with were also amazing. thousands of recreational players. According to Jeff • In I 99 5, more than 50 percent of th e matches were 6-2 or less - we were not having great comWaters, USTA/New England's executive director, the cooperative pilot program will ex pose Tencap to playpetitiOn. ers of all levels, while evaluating the system's ability • In 1996, m ore than 65 percent of th e matches to attract and retain th em. were 6-4 or better. Tencap is also starting to move aro und the wo rld . • In I 99 5, 5 percent of t he matches were deterAccording to Peter Hitch , pres iden t ofTen Cap Inc. , mined by one game. In I 996, 26 percent of the "Tencap has recent inquiries from international tenmatches were determined by one game. nis assoc iations. Tennis Australia, New Zealand Ten• In I 99 5, 26 percent of th e defeated teams won nis and Tennis Canada have expressed great interest in less than half of the total gam es played compared hav ing Tencap as their official rating system. " to 0 percent using t he Tencap format in I 996. H e al so stated that th e presid ent of Tennis Coaches of South Africa requ ested details on how Even the finals ( 32- 3 I ) and the consolation fi to use Tencap as the foundation of ratin g and handnals (37-35) went down to super tiebreakers, with icapping tennis in South Africa. Hitch recently reCaliforn ia winn ing the I996 National Team C hampiturned from Athens, Greece, where the Greek Tenonships by one point. nis Federation us ed Tencap in a televised national When comparing the past two to urnaments, it is tennis tournament. easy to see why Tencap was th e right choice for pro So, you may as k yourself, "Is Tencap for real?" but moting enjoyment and strong competition am ong I can only present to yo u the facts. For me, it's here to participants. To me, t he best part of the march es was stay and I believe Tencap will give tennis the boost it watc hing the players' attitudes completely change as needs to get more players playing the game. Given the th e matches progressed . truth about the facts- well, as my old coach used to One player sa id, "I never wo uld have won a game say, '1\pplied truth becomes truth multiplied." <f)o aga in st this team if not for the Tencap points. As it

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(ounfdown fo (anton Variety of food and medical services offer vacationers safe choices in Mexico

ost people who visit a country for the first time experience a few moments of apprehension. They wonder if the water is safe to drink , the food safe to eat, or if there are modern medical facilities in case there is an accident. Fortunately, attend ees at USPTA's 70'h World Conference on Tennis in Cancun, Mexico, won't have to worry about any of that.

Dining out Cancun boasts restaurants that cater to almost any taste- including French, Italian, Japanese, Cajun and Caribbean seafood . Visitors can also find Mexican food and the milder Yucatan fare. There is a wide range of American chain and fast-food restaurants, ranging from Wendy's and TG.I. Friday's, to more glamorous options like Planet Hollywood and H ard Rock Cafe. There are numerous independ ent eateries, as well as hotel restaurants that compete with those on the outside, resulting in excellent food at prices that are generally lowe r than other Caribbean resorts. The Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun Hotel, site ofUSPTA's 70'h World Conference on Tennis , has I I restaurants and clubs , in addition to 24hour room service. • La Joya - Mexican haute cuisine with live music and dancing • Coral Reef- romantic atmosphere , go urmet seafood • Vina Del Mar Cafe - buffet break-

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fast, regional dinner fes tivals, dessert • Conroy Island - grill by the sea • Sunrise Bar, Bikini Bar, Sunset Bar swim-up pool bar and snac ks • Kiosko Bar- pool terrace bar and snacks • Lobby Bar - elegant and casual with live music • Coral Club Bar - video sports bar • Tennis Snack Bar - adjacent to indoor tennis courts with health food and natural juices Mexican m ealtimes are traditionally later than most American visitors are accustomed to. A hea rty breakfast is served from 7 to IO a.m.; lunch is from I to 4 p.m .; and appetizers and drinks are at 7:30p.m., followed by dinner, which is served from 8 to IO p.m. Most restaurants serve dinner until I I p.m. or midnight. Meals in Mexico tend to be longer and more leis urely, and the waiter will not bring the check until it is requested. Most hotels in Cancun have sp ecial water purification sys tems , so it is safe to drink the water offered at these restaurants. If you have any doubts however, ask for bottled water. TIP: Since Cancun is in the tropics, be sure to

Cancun boasts a variety of restaurants tha t cater to any taste.

tors and nurses. Merida, which is a 3 5minute flight away, has medical centers that can attend to emergencies requiring specialized equipment. Many countries have consular representatives in Cancun to assist their nationals in the event of an accident. Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, the United Kingdom and the United States are represented.

drink plenty of water and be careful when outside in the sun.

Health services There are several modern hospitals in Cancun with English-speaking doc-

In future issues • Travel information • Mexican holidays • Tournament details and registration forms

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thin~ a~out tennis 1s that it is a thinking gam.e. That's what

Jimmie Horne , USPTA, teaches his students. " Tennis is a

J immie Horne, center; accepts an award for his work

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West Palm Beach,

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game similar to chess , except that it gives you phys ical exercise, as much as you want to handle," said Horne. "And then yo u 've got to think. You must think in tennis at almost every level. The challenge is in trying to outwit your opponent." The most important thing that Horne teaches his students is discipline. "I teach m y students that conduct and respect for others, that is yo ur opponent, is paramount in the classes I give. But I never say anything about hard work. If you have a love for the task yo u are doing, whether it's sports or a job, then you will have that desire to do it. You can't force yourself to do it. " Horne teaches full rime at the Jim Horne Tennis Center (named for him two years ago) at James Park in West Palm Beach, Fla. H e teac hes 50 to 75 students each week, ranging in age from 3 to 65. H e began working at the tennis center after he retired from teaching high school vocational education for 34 yea rs . While a t eacher, he also t aught tennis af-

ter school, but not as part of the school's physical education program. H e still teaches two tennis classes after school in addition to his duties at the park . But he doesn't do it all alone. He has assistant coaches - the parents. 'Tm just like a principal. I tell the parents , 'I'll give you free tennis lessons if you will teach yo ur own kids or somebody else's kid .' I have about 2.0 adults who tea ch for me, and all I do is plan curriculum. They are my instructional staff" They have to take a course under him called " Teaching m ethods and devices, " and then pass on their new knowledge as a community service. Ninety-two percent of his classes to the children are free. Horne has been very active with USPTA's Tennis Across America TM program for the last several yea rs . Las t year he had approximatel y IOO children participating. A national supermarket chain contributed food for the event and school supplies that were handed out as prizes . Horne said he likes for the awards to be something his stud ents can use in sc hool. Horne became a USPTA profess ional in I 979. At the time, t he city's rec reation department required USPTA certification for irs pros and the supervisor of recreation encouraged him to take the USPTA exam . He told him that if he would join USPTA , he would hire him. Horne became the first blac k member of USPTA in Florida's

Palm Beach County. As a child, Horne started playing t ennis beca use his oldest brother wa nted the other boys to be involved in sports. T hey st arted in boxing, since it was the oldest brother's specialty, but Horne didn' t like it , so he introduced him to tennis. Horne kept his love for tennis a secret at first since it was considered a white person's sport. If h e was found trying to "cross the line," he could be kicked out of school. His brother taught him, and he played whenever he could. There were only a few other yo ung tennis playe rs he could play with, and few black juniors. Horne competed on the black circuit in the I 940s, winning the m en's singles championships for the state of Florida in I 94 7. Horne still plays tennis to day, but now it's with his teachers who are tournament players at the local level. Most of them beat him, he said, but he just has fun playing. ~

Honors and awards 1996

Martin Luther King Celebration - Community Service Award 1995 Florida A&M University Alumni Association Community Service Award 1994 USPTA Florida Division District 1 0 Volunteer of the Year USTA Florida Section Community Service Award USTA Community Service Award Inner City Youth Inc. Community Service Award 1990 The city of West Palm Beach proclaimed March 17, 1990 as Jimmie "Doc" Horne Appreciation Day.

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Wills protect family, ensure plans are followed

here there's a will, there is a way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after you're gone. A common will is the simplest planning tool available to us today, yet many Americans do not have one. Who needs a will? Everyone who has property to distribute and family security arrangements to be made. Not that the absence of a will means you're without a plan. It's just not yours. It's the government's. The state will distribute your property- after, of course, taking its own cut in taxes -and appoint a guardian for your child. When there is a surviving parent, there is little to complicate matters. But what happens when both parents are gone? The nation's courts are littered with . costly

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legal battles over guardianship. What happens in cases of divorce or remarriage? Who will nourish and cherish your children when you 're gone? With a will, you can make these decisions beforehand. In its most basic form, a will names a guardian and a backup, should your first choice be unable to assume the ro le, for the children. Write or videotape your wishes about how the children should be raised. While this isn't binding, it does help to eliminate future misunderstandings. A will also names an executor, who carries out the directives of the will, and a trustee, who manages your assets for the children if you have established a trust. While you'll want guardians who are caring and will treat your children as their own, look for a trustee who has financial integrity and sophistication. Even wit h a will, some states have suffocating rules that limit the amount of money available to minors and force guardians to report how every penny of income is spent. The formation of a trust can help make your plans more flexible. Not just for the wealthy, a trust can provide tax-advantages for preserving your estate and distributing its assets to your children - per your directions. The list of trusts can be intimidating: irrevocable, revocable, pooled, testamentary. Each offers specific advantages and are best explained to you by your financial advisor. Flexibility to alter t he will while you're alive,

keeping insurance proceeds out of the estate (and resulting taxation) , equal distribution of assets to children or unequal distribution to children because of special needs are just some factors you'll want to consider before deciding upon a trust that is right for you. Drawing up a will that includes a trust can cost over $I ,000 in attorney' s fees , but the costs pale in comparison to the price of not having a will. Many attorneys also will create a simple will for under $100, while books and computer software programs offer do-it-yourself advice for around $20. Rule of thumb: the more complicated your estate and your plans, the more likely you'll need to spend the money. It will be worth it. And after you 've made a will, don't throw it into a safety deposit box where you'll never see it again. It's a good idea to review your will every year or two. Divorce, remarriage , medical expenses , college and new additions to the family can all demand a change in your will. At National Life of Vermont, representatives will work with clients and their advisers to ensure that their insurance , estate and retirement plans are in compliance with current tax laws, and that those plans reflect the wishes and desires expressed in clients' wills. National Life agents are located throughout the country and are available at any time for individual consultation . For more information, call

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Multicultural CommiHee addresses minority concerns embers of the national USPTA Multicultural Conuniccee, along with its divisional liaisons, took advantage of the I 996 US PTA National Convention to gather and discuss issues relevant to minority tennis professionals. During the September meeting, the committee outlined areas where specific steps on minority concerns have already been taken and it developed an agenda for 1997. Areas of achievement include recognition ofUSPTA's diverse membership in the Association's literature, publications and meetings. Also, each division holds a mulciculcural meeting at its annual convention and appoints a liaison. US PTA's national Board of Directors

has approved a program in conjunction with USTA Minority Participation Committee chairs in every division to recruit and train minority tennis coaches. USPTA national Multicultural Committee Chairman Gary Sailes, Ph.D., has conducted workshops at three events and has met with USTA national MPC Chairman Pat Koger and USTA national MPC member Dave Abrams to plan future workshops. USPTA has also established a partnership with the American Tennis Association by purchasing ad space in its national publication, Black Tennis. Several divisional liaisons have conducted multiculcural workshops on behalf ofUSPTA, USTA and ocher community organizations, as well. Some members of the Multicultural

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Committee attended a meeting of the USPTA Women's Committee, which recently conducted a survey to obtain informacion about the concerns of women pros throughout the country. Impressed with the results, the Mulciculcural Committee will duplicate the survey in the near future . The committee's 1997 agenda is as follows: • Continue the recruitment and retention of minority pros, especially minority women . Establish dialogue with Robert Screen, Ph.D., at Hampton University to recruit from their Professional Tennis Management Program. • Encourage minority pros who teach tennis at the grassroots level to nominate themselves for the USPTA Industry Excellence Award. For an application or list of rules, they should contact the USPTA World Headquarters. • Encourage minority pros to attend divisional and national conventions. • Continue to encourage liaisons to cake an active role in their divisions. • Continue to encourage minority pros to become more involved in the administration of their divisions by running for office, volunteering or speaking at conventions . • Implement a Specialty Course to teach pros how to become convention speakers. A few open sloes remain on the USPTA national Multicultural Commietee. One requirement for committee membership is attendance or proxy representation at the national convention. Those interested in joining the committee should contact Sailes by e-mail at gsailes@indiana.edu, fax at (812) 8559417 or write to him at the Department of Kinesiology, School of HPER, Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. 47405. ~

Teaching devices aid in group instruction by Van Barry, USPTA Master Professional

he concept of using devices to aid in the instruction of stud ents in any field is certainly not a new one. Howeve r, in today' s environment it seems even more critical that we, as instructors in the gam e of tennis , constantly seek to improve how we get our m essage across to our stud ents. The use of teaching aids provides an easy way to accomplish this goal. Teaching aids can be as simple as a series of t arget cones placed on the court or as elaborate as ball mac hin es and video replay equipment. The key is not what yo u use, it is that yo u use something and that it be effectiv e. Be creative; it will not only increase th e enjoym ent and productivity of yo ur students' time on court, it will provide you with some new and different ways to get yo ur message across. No two students learn in quite th e same way. Having a variety of t eachin g aids at yo ur disposal will allow you to

choose the best path for each particular student. Aside from ball mac hines and video cameras, most t eachin g aids d eal with enhancing the visual aspects for a s tud ent. P lacing targets at strategic po ints o n th e court can be very ben eficial. I have had students tell m e that, during a match, they cou ld visualize their t arg ets as if they were actually on the court, thus making th eir shot selections and locations automatic . A simple cone p laced on t he court durin g a lesson has a lastin g effect. Th e ability to hit a var iety of net clea rances and ball d epths is also critical to a s tud ent 's s uccess in m atch situations . The rop e system is an excellent tool to reinforce these concepts. The rop e can be raised to a variety of hei ghts , allowing s tudents a visual target to hit over. It can inc rease the depth of their shots or provide actual windows to hit through. This is another form of

giving s tudents a visual cue th at wi ll increase their likelihood of success in competition. During children's clinics you can hang targets from the ropes to make a fun challenge while s till t eaching proper techniques. There are numero us va riat ions that can be us ed and, as wi th most teaching aids , that is their primary benefit. Rubber dis ks and ropes or something similar can be laid on the court to provide children with locations to hit from. These props will also improve the fl ow of the lesson while maintainin g a safe distance from other st udents on the court. Always keep in mind that safety is a big factor, especially in children' s group lesson s. Obviously, th e us es and ben efits of every t eaching aid cannot be discus sed here in d et ail. My intent is to simply jog yo ur mind into creating ways that yo u can enhance the quality, effectiven ess and enjoym ent of yo ur lesso n programs . t.p..

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parent participation - and who knows, ma ybe mom or dad will decide to take up tennis, too. A local soccer team discovers how much fun tennis can be at a clinic at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston. Nearly 40 children particpated in the Little Tennis clinic taught by club pros, who were assisted by the children's parents.

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n the United States, there are more than 2, I 00 colleges and universities that sponsor intercollegiate athletics. Of these, nearly 1,350 are four-year institutions and more than 750 are . . . two-year mstttuttons. Approximately 75 percent of four- year institutions sponsor men's tennis while 8 5 percent sponsor women's tennis. Among the two-year schools , 5 I percent sp0nsor men's tennis and 56 percent fund women's programs. When those numbers are broken down , it means that there are nearly 2,900 collegiate coaching positions , I ,400 for men's teams and I,500 for wom en's teams. Collegiate coaching is a great profession. It strikes a balance between academics and athletics , hard work and fun , and thrilling victories and disappointing defeats.

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Dave Po1·ter, Ed.D. , There are basically three types USPTAvia president, is the men's of collegiate coaching positions. • Full-time coach . This means a and womm 's head full-time unive rsity employee tennis coach and an who qualifies for benefits , associate professor of pensions and insurance. RepiJy sical education at sponsibilities are limited to B1·igham Yowzg coaching tennis. Employment Universityis tied to meeting at hletic deHawaii, in Laie. H e partment goals. also is the di recto1· of • Full-time faculty . Often a fullten11is for Hawaii time faculty m etnber will also Aces, a group of coach one or both tennis USPTA professionals teams. The coaching responsithat services Oahu's bilities could be p art of the Army bases.

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faculty load, or the faculty member may receive a stipend for the additional work. Full benefits are given and emplo ynl.ent is genera lly tied to faculty position and criteria (not tennis success) . • Part-time coach. This is someone who only coaches and does not work for the university in any other way. The position is part time and does not qualify fo r other university benefits . Employment is tied to tennis success.

Areas of preparation • A college degree. Universities are in the business to educate and graduate students. Very few universities will hire a coach who does not have at least a bachelor 's degree. It is difficult to emphasize to players the importance of an education if yo u yo urself have not completed yours. The bottom line is that if you want a job in collegiate tennis and you haven' t finished yo ur degree, finish it. • Knowledge of the rules. In today' s intercollegiate athletics , this has to do with the NCAA rules. In fact, if yo u were hired to coach at an NCAA institution , yo u would have to pa ss a test before yo u would be allowed to recruit. The violation of NCAA rules could jeopardize an entire athletic program and may be cause for termination of your contract. The

bottom line here is to becom e familiar with the rules. It will prepare yo u for an exam and be a big advantage in an interview. • Knowledge of the game. There is no substitute for knowing the game. It is not necessary to have been a tour playe r to be a great coach, but yo u must understand the game well enough to evaluate and ass ist in the development of yo ur players. Application of sport science principles will be expected and you can anticipate a support staff ( the size depends on which ca tegory of employm ent you are in) to assist with conditioning, athletic training and even sports psyc hology, in son1.e cases. A commitment to continuing education in this area will be noticed on your resume and . . . gtve yo u atTllll.umuo n m an m terview. The USPTA Continuing Education Program is an excellent place to find current applicable information in this area. • Administrative skills. This is an area of underestimated value. Administrative skills include recruiting, scheduling, maintaining player eligibility, developing operating budgets for both equipment and travel, making travel arrangements, fillin g out athletically related time sheets for each playe r, monito ring study halls and more. see College coaching, page 26

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12,000 exhibits. All 19 shows are interconnected. There will also be message center monitors , 26 information kiosks and signs with icons to point the way. USPTA will again be present at The Super Show. There will be a booth on the main floor of the tennis show, Hall B, at 2406B, and another at the activewear show on level 2 of the E concourse, booth 209 53 K. Visitors may browse the Web and have their questions answered by staff from the World Headquarters. It is also a good opportunity to take two popular Specialty Courses, led by George Bacso, Director of Certification and Academies. Stroke Analysis and USPTA Little Tennis Training will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. I 2, the first from 8 a.m. to noon and the latter from I-5 p.m. USPTA members who attended last September's National Convention will remember the impressive "Mission Impossible" video shown at the Awards Breakfast. This video has been entered in The Super Show International Sports Video and Film Festival/ 97. Sports-related videos and films from all over the world will compete for the "Spirit" award, the newest industry honor. The Super Show is proof positive that the world of sports is wider than you think. More than 90 nations around the globe will be represented, and those hoping to catch a glimpse of a celebrity athlete are in luck. More than 200 are expected, including TV personality and noted newscaster Bob Costas , who will be the keynote speaker at the annual industry breakfast on Saturday, Feb. I 5. Be a part of the largest show of its kind. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Sunday, IO a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. The Pavilions open at 8 a.m. every day. Please refer to the map on page I 9 for a layout of the booths. To register for a USPTA Specialty Course, please contact the USPTA Membership Department at (713 ) 97-USPTA (978-7782) . 'fJ<>

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tionwide. Nearly 150,000 consumers will participate. Through USPTA's promotions in the major industry publications , hundreds of interested players can call the national office to find a clinic site in their area. Callers are then referred to clinics near them that have registered. When coordinating a Tennis Across America TM clinic, it is important to reg-

All public clinic sites will also be featured on USPTA's Internet web site

ister it with the national office. Early registration ensures that clinics will be available for referra ls to interested callers , and the professional and all those assisting him will be given recognition for their efforts to grow the sport. At its annual conference , USPTA presents Tennis Across America awards. Also, a portion of the Division of the Year award is based on the number of registered tennis professionals and assistants leading clinics. Registration drives such as those used in the Mid-

College coaching from page 16 How to get in the coaching game If you want to become a full-time coach paid only for coaching tennis, then you should consider starting out as a volunteer assistant with a reputable program. The contacts you make during that experience will help open doors for a coaching position of your own. Remember, if you haven' t finished your degree, get it done. If you want to become a full-time faculty member of a university and also coach, then plan on completing a master 's degree for a two -year college position and probably a doctorate for a position in a four-year institution. Part-time coaches are the most prevalent. They also have the fastest turnover

to consumers searching for tennis activities in their area. To join these pros, just fill out the registration form found in this issue of ADDvantage on the next page or at the Tennis Across America page of USPTA's web site, www. uspta.org. Look for the special pull-out section of Tennis Across America in next month's ADDvantage. The section will contain a promotional checklist, sample media announcements, a handy poster, clinic activities and a round robin schedule. All the materials are designed to assist a professional in planning a successful clinic. For more information on USPTA's Tennis Across America, contact the Sports Marketing Department at (71 3) 978-7782 or send e-mail to sports@uspta.org. ~ rate. The pay isn't great, but the opportunity is significant and is a foot in the door for future jobs with larger programs and more job security. It may be a sacrifice in the beginning, but should pay dividends later on, and may even increase your desirability as a teaching professional by local juniors. Most colleges in this category will jump at the chance to get a qualified tennis professional as a coach. They may have had two or three coaches like you in recent years. Find out who the former coaches were and talk to them. Coaching collegiate tennis can be a great way to share your tennis talents and knowledge. Are there opportunities? Absolutely. With 1 ,400 men's teams and 1,500 women's teams , you can imagine the turnover. If you want to coach college tennis, the opportunities are there. ~

Pros pliln tilrly for Ttnnis Atross Amtritil USPT.A:.s Tennis Across .Atnerica is for new players lool<ing for a fun, social way to exercise, current players who want to play more and former players who reated expressly to h elp grow the game, TM

would like to get back into the sport.

USPTA's Tennis Across America brings the sport to nearly 150,000 players each year.

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Sponsored by the United S tates Professional Tennis

Any USPTA professional or tennis enthusiast who wants

Association - the world's oldest and largest organization

to h elp grow the game can participate.

of t ennis -teaching professionals - Tennis Across America is an exciting instructional grassroots program

Why register?

consisting of three segments: R eturn the form below to USPTA to

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Free clinics h eld during the month of May at public and private fac J it ies across the nation

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100 multicultural clinics to introduce the sport to groups that d o not normally have the opportunity

event. Your registered clinic earns your division points toward national USPTA awards. USPTA promotes Tennis Across America through national advertising and publicity campaigns . Calls to USPTA from the public are referred to local pros and

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clinics nationwide. This year,

Follow-up programs t o provide players with an opportunity to pursue their new enthusiasm for

USPTA will list local events on the Internet through its web site at www.uspta.org .

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Win USPTA dues in Tennis magazine program for Association members

SPTA is excited abo ut a beneficia l new offer for its members from Tennis magazine. It's easy to participate, open to residents of both the United States and Canada, and it creates loyalty between teacher and student. T he Tennis magazine Gift Certificate Program consists of a pad of forms to

be handed out to your players that entitle the recipient to one free trial issue of Tennis magazine , along with a discounted subscription. Best of all , it allows the pro the freedom to customize the program to his or her best interest. For example, the Tennis magazine gift certificates may be handed out at public or private lessons, round robins, tourna-

ments, social gatherings , grassroots programs , through the pro shop, or countless other ways. It's yo ur call. As an added incentive, the pro who comes up with the best or most creative program receives one full year of paid USPTA membership dues, compliments of Tennis magazine. So, go ah ead and get involved . Give the gift of tennis. ;ty.

TENNIS Magazine, in conj unction with the USPTA, has developed an exciting new program designed to help you become a more effective tennis professional. The TENNIS Magazine Gift Certificate Program is easy and flexible and can be tailored to meet your professional needs. Best of all, there's not an ounce of paperwork! Focus your energies where they belong - on motivating people to love and play tennis. Let the program build your professional image and success! Here's how the program works: Soon you '11 receive a package of FREE TENNIS Magazine Gift Certificates, provided through special arrangement with the USPTA. Use them to involve players in any way you like. Here are just a few ideas: Tournaments: Award TENNIS Magazine Gift Certificates to your tournament participants. Surprise them in their goodie bags, or promote the Gift Certificates at sign-up time. Lessons: To encourage players, from beginners to experts, offer TENNIS Magazine Gift Certificates when they sign up for lessons with you. Pro shop visits: Draw traffic to your pro shop with the offer of a TENNIS Magazine Gift Certificate for all who visit-or just for those who buy.

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Career Development This page lists numerous opportunities for memben to participate in continuing education activities.

Division meetings/activities Northwest Division Minneapolis, Minn.

March 7

Midwest Division Grand Rapids, M ich.

March I4- I 6 Missouri Valley Division Leawood, Ka n.

March 2I

Northwest Division Minneapolis, Minn .

April 4-7

Northern California Division Santa Rosa, Cali£

April 24-27

Southwest Division Mesa, Ariz.

March 22-23 Midwest Division Detroit, M ich. April 2 5

Northwest Division Minneapolis, Minn.

April27

Eastern Division Pittsford, N.Y

Specialty Courses (2 points per four-hour course; 4 points per eight-hour course) Professional Management, Feb. 2 I , Lancas ter, Pa. (4 hours) , M. McMahon Time Management , Feb. 2 I, Lancaster, Pa. (4 hours) , B. Fackel Drills for All Levels, Feb. 2 3, Lancaster, Pa. (4 hours) , B. Hobden 'Unnis Business Management , Feb. 27, Colorado Spri ngs, Colo. (4 hours) , M. McMahon 5 Keys to unnis, Feb. 28, Colorado Springs, Colo. (4 hours) , B. Hobden Drills That Create Game-Ready Players, March I, Colorado Springs, Colo. (4 hours) , B. Hobden ABCs of Stroke Production , Marc h 2, Colorado Springs, Colo. (4 hours) , T Martin uaching Effective Strokes: The No. 1 Job of a unnis Professional, Marc h 8, Chicago, Ill. (8 hours) , L. Hammel

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Texas Division Grapevine, Texas Middle States Division Lanca ster, Pa .

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March 2I-22 Midwest Division Big Rapids, Mich.

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Feb. 26Intermountain Division M arc h I Colorado Springs, Colo. March I4-I 6 Mid-Atlantic Division Tysons Corner, Va.

( I / 2 point and up)

Division conventions

Th e dead lin e to register and/ or cancel a co urse is 15 working days before the evenr. Anyone cancel ing late or fai ling to cancel will forfeit onehalf th e co urse fee . This schedule is subj ect to change . Call the USPTA Membership D epartment for additional information or wr ite via email at membership@uspta.org.

USRSA racquet service workshop (2 points) Feb. 9

Northbrook, Ill.

To register for the workshop, or for more informa-

tion, call Mark Campanile at (847) 498-2520.

Coaches Workshops (2 points each) Feb. 7-8

Midwest Division Troy, Mich.

Feb. 20-22

Middle States Division Lancaster, Pa.

Feb. 27

California Division Fullerton, Cali£

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Midwest Division Indianapolis , Ind.

March 3

Midwest Division Columbus, Ohio

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Eastern Division D eWitt, N.Y

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Northwest Division Eagan, Minn.

Tennis Teachers' Course (4 points per 8-hour segment) April 9- I I

C hicago, Ill.

Exams, upgrades & Certification Training Courses (2 points for CTC only) Feb. l-2 Fort Wayne, Ind. Feb. 5-6 Freeport, N.Y Feb. 6-8 M esa, Ariz. Feb. 7-8 Bloomington, Minn. Mobile, Ala. Feb. 8-9 Fountain Valley, Cali£ Feb. 14-15 Feb. 15-16 Boca Raton, Fla. Pleasanton, Cali£ Feb. I6-I7 Feb. 21 -23 Lancaster, Pa. Feb. 21 -23 Tulsa, Okla. Feb. 22-23 Rochester, N.Y Seattle, Wash. Feb. 23 Feb. 26 -27 Colorado Springs, Colo. Feb. 28-March I Gastonia, N .C. March 1-2 Dallas, Texas March I -2 Daytona Beach, Fla. March 8-9 Burbank, Cali£ Streetsboro, Ohio March 8-9 M anchester, N.H. M arch 8-9 Reno, Nev. March 9-1 0 McLean, Va. March 9-10

Marc h 12-13 March 14-16 March 15-16 March I5-I6 M arc h 22-23 March 22-23 March 23-24 April4-5 April6 April 7-8 April9-IO April12-13 April l2-13 April12-13 April I9-20 April23-25 April 26-27 April26-27 April 26 -27 April 27-28 April 27-28

Flushing, N .Y Kansas City, Mo. Lexington, Ky. Hershey, Pa. Solvang, Cali£ Boca Raton, Fla . Atlanta , Ga. Maui, H awaii Eastern, Was h. Santa Rosa, Cali£ Freeport, N.Y Murrieta, Cali£ Aurora, Ill. North Augusta, S.C. Birmingham, Ala. Mesa, Ariz. Industry Hills, Cali£ Boca Raton, Fla. Big Rapids, Mich. Atlanta, Ga. Tyler, Texas

Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an exam, upgrade and CTC unl ess noted. Exam cancellations must be received no later than 14 days before th e exam, or a cancellation fee will be charged accordingly. Mftl.iate members: late cancellati on fee - $7 5; fai lure to cancel- application fee is forfeited. Certified members: late cancellation fee $25; fa ilure to cancel- $25 plus the upgrade fee is forfeited. Registration for another exam will not be accepted until cancellation fees are paid.

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USPTA book, video, audiocasseHe and review order form

Send or fax order to USPTA Gift Shoppe, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Houston, Texas 77042. For information, call

978-7782, fax

978-7780, or e-mail

Books

Reading a USPTA book, listening to an audiocassette or viewing a videotaped Specialty Course and comp leting the review is a convenient home-study method of obtaining your Continuing Education Program points. Each book and video review is eligible for 2 credits and the audiocassette for 1 credit. There is a $15 charge per review to cover processing. If only reviews are ordered, shipping charges do not apply.

Amount

Shipping &handling charges: 1. Contiguous 48 states $4 first lb . plus $.50 each additional lb. 2. Alaska , Hawaii , Puerto Rico & Canada Price from grand total plus $1 0 second-day air or $15 next-day air 3 . Other countries $20 first lb. plus $6 each additiona l lb.

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Name ____________________________________________ Address ---------------------------- Apt. No. ________ City----------------------- State ZIP __________ Da ytime phone (incl ude area code) ------------------------USPTA member No. _____________

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~-------------------- . USPTA USPTA member Wes Towner won the I 996 USTA Community Service Award. It is awarded to people who demonstrate the ability to create, organize and carry out recreational tennis programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. Towner also won the USPTA Florida Division District 8 Volunteer of the Year award.

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Several USPTA members were part of the Southern Tennis Association's men's national intersectional team that captured another overall tide at the I996 USTA National Intersectional Team C hampionships . David

Board nominations The National Nominating Committee is accepting applications from members who are interested and available to serve on the national USPTA Board of Directors for 199798. Applicants must submit a resume and a 250- to 500word essay outlining their opinions on the goals and directions ofUSPTA. These materials should be postmarked no later than Feb. 15, and sent to: Randy Mattingly c/ o USPTA World Headquarters 353 5 Briarpark Drive Houston, TX 77042

Mathews and Craig Lemley, 3 5 s, and Bob Helton, 5 5s, finished first. Finishing second were Bernie McGuire, Greg Stephenson and Armistead Neely in the 45s. It was an all USPTA final at the Franklin Winter Open in Southfield, Mich. Armand Molino, USPTA, and Phil Norville, USPTA, defeated Mark Simcina, USPTA, and Don Egler, USPTA, 6-4, 4-6, 7 -5 in the 3 5 doubles final. Molino also won the 3 5 singles and Gilberta Rincon, USPTA, won the 45 singles. Jim Amick, US PTA, director of junior development at Dunwoody Country Club in Georgia, is the new USTA coach for the Georgia Area Training Center program. Chris Wade, a USPTA and Peter Burwash International professional, is the new tenms manager of the State Wade Tennis Center of Western Australia in Perth. Houston-area professional Andy Bruner, USPTA, along with Beth Bruner and Pam and John White, coached the win-

ning team at the USPTA Texas Division Junior Grand Prix Championships. Texas defeated San Antonio, which was coached by USPTA member Sharon Wagner. USPTA member Steve Zalinski and his family were named the I 996 South Carolina Tennis Family of the Year by the South Carolina Tennis Association. Steve is the national sales manager for Dunlop Tennis. His daughter Kelly plays tennis at Notre Dame, Courtney will play for the University of North Carolina next fall, and Shannon is the No. I player on the Riverside High School Team in Greer, S.C.

Member product showcase USPTA Master Professional Ty Fuller recently completed a new book, IiÂˇansitional Tennis, a parent and teacher manual on basic tennis instruction. It describes all the important transitions from small- to full-size courts and includes photographs of children showing all phases of footwork and racquet skills. The book sells for $9.95. For more information or to order, contact Fuller at (770) 394-0387.

Associations Some of the nation's best amateur senior tennis players are preparing to

2+~ compete at the Senior Sports Classic VI in May. The tennis competition, one of I 8 sports featured , will consist of singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches. The event is hosted by the U.S. National Senior Sports Organization. For more information, call ( 3 I4) 62I5 545 or send e-mail to usnso@primarynet.com. More than 55 ,000 people attended free lessons as part of the TIA' s Play Tennis America Free Lesson Blitz in I 996. More than 40 percent of these people signed up for Play Tennis America or a similar beginner instructwn program. According to recent manufacturer sales figures, tennis racquet sales were up 5 percent in the third quarter. In the past I2 months, racquet sales have increased 2 I percent. The TIA is accepting applications for I 997 Blitz cities. For an application or more information, call TIA national grassroots coordinator Brad Bloom at (7 I 3) 78I-7352.

Passings Lois Blackburn Bryan, a USPTA member for 23 years, died in November. She coached for 2I years at Mary Baldwin College, compiling a record of 223 -II2 with her teams ADDvontoge/Februmy 1997

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n ever having a losing season. She will be posthumously inducted into the USTA Hall of Fame in October for her contribution s to women's collegiate tennis.

onships , finishing tied for third in the East. She was a former USPTA Middle States Division Coach of the Year.

Miscellany Twenty-yea r USPTA member Catherine (Cissie) Collins Leary died Nov. 23. She had been th e women' s tennis coach at the Un iversity of Pennsylvania since I977. Leary coached I 6 winning t eams en route to her cumulative record of 229-II 9 . Last fa ll, her team went 6 -2 in dual match es and had its best finish ever at the ITA Team Regional Champi-

Tennis playe rs from all over the country can now play tennis at their convenience on their local courts and have the resuits monitored , updated and posted on the Internet. Tennis play on the "virt ual leagues" began in January. Tennis enthusiasts can also play the fantasy grand slam league how their favorite playe rs perform at the Grand Slam tournaments will

win them points and prizes. The site is at www. Istserve .com and is operated by I " Serve of Jacksonville, Fla. For more information , con tact USPTA member John Figaro at (904) 72I -2I36 or nicevolley@aol.com. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public H ealth recently released a report that cited lifes tyle factors as the top three risks for cancer. Researchers es timate t hat about 65 percent of all cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking, ea ting and drinking habits or lack of exerose.

WANTED: YOUR USPTA LITTLE TENNIS TIPS AND UPDATES If you are running a US PTA Little Tennis TM program, or work wit h young children , we want to know about it. And, we want to share it with the res t of the USPTA m embership. Please send yo ur Little TennisTM tips and drills , along with reports of specia! events or programs you ma y be running, to the USPTA Sports Marketing D epartment USP,TA

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EQUIPMENT Court Lighting. Midland Community Tennis Ce nter has over 2501,000 watt indirect li ght fixtures with ball as ts and globes. Eac h set $50. Contact: Brett H obd en (M anaging Director) (51 7) 63I-615l.

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