Addvantage 1997 January

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6 Ask the professor - Scientists study role of tennis and the human body

by Jack Groppel, Ph.D., USPTA - Researchers examine physiological assessments, grip strength, oxygen uptake and physical development.

7 Strive for USPTA Master Professional status 17 The five rules of behavior change

by Bill Taussig, Ph.D., USPTA - Ensure students ' continued improvement and help prevent them from dropping o ut.

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President's message

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CEO's message

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Career development

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Industry action

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Classifieds

countdown to cancun 9 Cancun promises exciting locale for 1997 conference 10 Conference registration form 10 Hotel reservation form

On the cover ... julia Fedorwkova, USPTA, helps Matthew Mm·ek lea·rn how to volley at a recent USPTA Little Te11nisTM cli11ic at the River Oaks Cou11t1y Club in Houston. Photo by Dan Soi11e

news 7 USPTA rallying tennis support for National Girls and Women in Sports Day 8 Growing the game - Bring tennis to the multitudes on career day 18 Start planning your Tennis Across America™ clinic 20 USPTA Specialty Courses offered at The Super Show/97 20 Board nominations 20 Wanted: your USPTA Little Tennis1M tips and updates

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Tennis momentum creates many opportunities

The

Voice of the Tennis

Teaching Profession NATIONAL BOARD O F DIRECTO RS President

Kurt Kamperman

Will Hoog

First Vice President

{(One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be do ne.))

Vice Presidents

Joseph Thompson

Townsend Gilbert Dove Porter

Mork McMahon

T

he tennis industry made great strides in the past year, thanks in no small part to the contributions of thousands of USPTA professionals.

Here are some highlights from I 996 :

participation. If anything, we must increase our individual and collective efforts to grow our sport. The challenges we face as we head into I 997 are varied, but two of the most critical are:

Ron Woods

Secretary-

Treasurer

Kothy Woods

Post President

WO RLD HEADQUARTERS CEO

Tim Heckler Rich Fanning

Director

of Ope rations

• According to two independent surveys, overall tennis participation jumped by more than 500,000 players' (people who played at least one time in a year) • Racquet sales were up significantly over I995 • The professional game had plenty of drama, especially at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open

AHrading more children to our sport We are losing the competition for kids ages 6 to I I. In-line skating, hockey, soccer and basketball are attracting children before they even think about tennis, let alone get a chance to try it.

Only I percent of children ages 6 to I I are active tennis players , according to recent research. If more teaching pros adopt pro grams like Little Tennis rM, we can begin to turn "soccer moms " into ct · tennts moms ."

Kurt Kamperman • The media became tennis friendly again with feature Increasing public park play stories in a number of nontennis magazines During the tennis boom, public courts typlike CQ and Esquire. Television also gave ically had waiting lists for weekend play. Today tennis plenty of positive exposure on everythose same courts are all too often vacant. Stathing from 6o Minutes to MTV to the Late tistics show that while participation at comShow with David Letterman. mercial clubs has been stable over the last five • Last but not least ... entry level programs to six years , we've lost millions of players in such as Play Tennis America for adults and the public park sector.

US PTA Little Tennis rM for children conThis presents a golden opportunity for entinued to grow, adding tens of thousands of trepreneurial teaching professionals to estabactive new p layers to our sport lish tennis programs at their local public park courts. Funds are even available from the TenConsidering that it was just two years ago nis Industry Association and USTA to help that Sports Illustrated asked the question on its market these programs (such as Play Tennis cover, "Is tennis dying?" we could sit back and America) . feel pretty good about the progress that has I997 will mark USPTA's 70'h year as an been made. association. Let's do what we can to make "our However, now is not the time to become 70s" as big a boom for tennis as the I 970s. au complacent about our need to increase tennis

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Coordinator

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Administrator Melissa Stevens

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Membership/

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Education

Membership

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Assistant Financial Manager

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Controller

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Insurance/

Ellen Schmidt

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Director

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USPTA Little Tennis is tennis industry's answer for players from 1 3 to 83' TM

Member participation, industry cooperation key to success

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SPTA Little Tennis was first introduced to you and the tennis industry in September 1994. I had always wanted to do a program designed for very young children , so I was excited when, after months of planning and preparation, we unveiled the program to a sport that badly needed an infusion of new players. What better market to target than the youngest people who could hold a racquetand all of their family members? So, Little Tennis TM was born.

with grandchildren. Little Tennis is the most inclusive tennis activity that the industry offers today. There's no rule that says siblings, aunts, uncles and friends of any age or level can't help someone with Little Tennis or actually be a part of the fun. One look at the instruction manuals or equipment that has been designed to aid the program will tell yo u that.

It's vitally important that you- the USPTA memberremember that this program is designed to increase the activity and income at your facility, When we first introduced the concept of promore than any other sports marketing activities viding tennis activities and motor skill learning in which you are asked to participate. More for children ages 3 to 10, there were many skepyoung players means more adult players as partics who said we were' going after the wrong ents take up the game or return after years away group. Some were convinced that tennis should from the courts. Children influence their parspend its marketing dollars on attracting teenents' buying decisions, which can translate into agers to the game. Others argued that we should more club memberships or increased pro shop not introduce tennis at such an early age. and lesson sales.

Even so, USPTA continued to forge ahead Recently, other groups have recognized that with a program that not only targeted what we there is a gold mine of potential players in the 3 felt was the most viable group of players , but to 10 age group.

Tim Heckler one that was designed specifically to benefit Your Association has spent time and energy you. While Little Tennis increased the number of tennis playto produce program guides, teaching manuals and special maers at every age within the family, it was specifically designed terials to organize and run the Little Tennis program. The with marketing and promotional strategies to improve the job gro undwork has been done and a network of professionals has market and income for tennis professionals. If you study the adopted the program. USPTA ha s urged the industry to supprogram, you will agree with this point. port a project that has already won the hearts of many chilIn the past two-and-a-half years, Little Tennis has grown dren , parents , teachers and, most definitely, the press. In an and prospered without the financial assistance of a major coralready fragmented industry short of funds and workers, we porate sponsor. With nearly 1,000 sites and 30,000 kids parshould work together to capture this market. ticipating, the program is well worth the time spent promotWe have promoted and pushed this program on your being it. Although we haven't been able to buy the exposure rehalf to every tennis- and club-related magazine in this counserved for the likes of McDonald's or Disney, Little Tennis try. It has generated thousands of feet of vid eotape coverage has generated more publicity for you and the USPTA than from local TV stations and filled numerous press books with any other program in our 70-year history. clippings from local newspapers throughout the country.

On the surface, Little Tennis is just that. Tennis for the We've also promoted you and your ability to run Little Tennis smallest and youngest players and lots of fun games and acprograms to the industry's club owners and managers. This tivities. But, the concept reaches much further, benefiting will increase your job marketability. m any elements of a tennis business.

It's time that we stood up for programs that produce the Little Tennis attracts people from age 3 to 8 3! It encourmost benefit for teaching professionals, especially when they ages parents to be a part of their children's learning and playhelp the rest of the tennis industry. ing experiences. What's even better- it is popular with Little Tennis is the basis on which we can capture and hold grandparents, who enjoy being able to share the lifetime sport onto a market that will be a part of tennis for years to come. ro ADDvontoge/Jonuory 1997

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Scientists study role of tennis and the human body I have heard many debates ody structure in tennis players. What does the research say about this topic?

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sion strength, physical exercise capacity and forced vital capacity.

No particular differences were seen that would separate the young tennis players from the other youths.

Powers and Walker found contradictory results in the adolescent female tennis players they studied, implying that some characteristics unique to tennis players may be developed in the postpubescent years . Analyzing criteria similar to that in the previously mentioned studies, these investigators found that female tennis players had higher maximal oxygen uptakes and higher grip strengths in the preferred hand than the general population of adolescent girls.

Buono et al. examined the maximal oxygen uptake and body composition of collegiate male tennis players. They found relatively high maximal oxygen uptakes and low body fat percentage (mean 10.4 percent ± 3.2 percent) , indicating that skilled tennis players have excellent cardiovascular endurance. This supports the fmdings of Powers and Walker.

It seems obvious that further research is necessary to truly understand the profile of a tennis player.

Little research has been done to determine the effects of play-

Few studies have been cone@ to examine the body structure and characteristics of tennis players. One study examined the profiles of elite junior tennis players comparing body structure and physiological proflles.

The structural yardsticks were basic body measurements while the physiological assessments inclu~ed skin fold measurements to estimate body fat percentage, maximal aerobic capacity, agility, abdominal endurance, grip strength and flexibility. The authors found no significant differences between young boys and girls except body fat, where the girls were noted to have a higher level.

Both boys and girls were seen to have significantly higher grip strength in the preferred hand than in the nonpreferred hand.

Similar findings were noted by Jack Groppel, Ph.D., Bloomfield et al. , who compared is the executive vice preadolescent swimmers, tennis president of ICE players and noncompetitors. The Sport Science l11c. H e competitive athletes did not difis an instruction fer from the noncompetitors exeditor for Tennis cept that the swimmers were obmnga.zj ne, and is the served to have superior leg extenautho1· of High-Tec h Tennis and coReferences author of T he Bloomfield, J., Blonksby, B.A. , Ackland , T.R. and Elliot, B.C. "The anatomical and physiological characteristics of preadolescent Science of swimmers, tennis players and noncompetitors." Australian Coaching Tennis.

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 17 (3) : 19-23, 1985 G1·oppel is n USPTA Buono, M .J. , Constable, S. H. and Standforth, P.R. "Maxi mum oxygen uptake and body composition of varsity collegiate tenMaster Professional nis players. " Arizona Journal of Health, Physical Education, and was named 1987 Recreation and Dance 23: 6-7, 1980 USPTA Professiollnl Buti, T., Elliott, B. and Morton, A "Physiological and anthropometric profiles of elite prepubescent tennis players." Physician of the Year.

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ing tennis on physical development. One study by Chinn et al. examined 83 elite male and female tennis players to determine the effects of the sport on one upper extremity. By analyzing the movement patterns of a skilled service motion, these scientists made several observations of the mechanisms responsible for such phenomena to occur.

The primary mechanism is simply that tennis is a unilateral sport requiring a strong grip, a stronger forearm, and probably causing inflexibilities in the shoulder and elbow. These authors concluded that more work is required in this area to analyze unilateral sport activities. This conclusion still seems warranted since little has been done to continue research in this area.

As we continue to study player development through a database that tracks players throughout their training years, we will constantly keep learning. Currently, however, science cannot predict a body structure that would be more conclusive to a tennis athlete. Instead, we must continue to learn and develop improved training programs for children and adults as we learn more about the role of tennis and the human body. ro

and Sportsmedicine 12 (1 ): 111-116, 1984 Chinn, C.J., Priest, J.D. and Kent, B. E. " Upper extremity range of motion, grip strength and girth in highly skilled tennis players." Physical Therapy 54 (S): 474-483, 1974 Powers, S.K. and Walker, R. "Physiological and anatomical characteristics of outstanding female junior tennis players" Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 53: 172-175, 1982 Tanner, J.M. "The physique of the Olympic athlete," George Al len and Unwin Ltd., London, 1964

USPTA rallying tennis support for National Girls and Women in Sports Day

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SPTA tennis- teaching professionals are rallying the tennis community to support the I I th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day, scheduled Feb. 6. Presented

by J.C. Penney, this day highlights the accomplishments of female athletes and serves to motivate girls of all ages to participate in sports.

Through its national Women's Committee, USPTA is urging all of its members - men and women - to join in this effort to introduce women and girls to tennis. All tennis enthusiasts are encouraged to take part.

The Women's Sports Foundation, National Association for Girls and Women in Sport, Girl Scouts, YWCA and Girls Inc. are nationally coordinating the sports day. According to the foundation, girls who participate in sports are more likely to graduate from

high school and have higher levels of self-esteem. Regular exercise reduces heart disease and osteoporosis , and just four hours of exercise a week reduces the risk of breast cancer by more than 50 percent. In addition to the obvious health benefits, being active and playing sports is fun.

On Feb. 6, teaching professionals, coaches and community leaders have the opportunity to impact their local communities as part of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. USPTA suggests the following ways to celebrate the day: •

Contact a local school and set up a special tennis demonstration • Coordinate a community-wide tennis event for girls • Honor top girl tennis players and girls ' teams in your community • Hold a special clinic for girls at your tennis facility "We're encouraging everyone in the tennis community to share a tennis opportunity with girls on February 6 ," said Kathy Woods, immediate past president of USPTA. "Let's take advantage of this incredible national marketing

effort to support women's athletics and . ." tennts " Last year I helped out at an assembly for high school girls as part of National Girls and Women in Sports Day," said Lynne Rolley, director of coaching for women for the U.S . Tennis Association and a USPTA member. "It was a terrific opportunity to promote the benefits of tennis to hundreds of girls. I hope that other tennis professionals will do the same this year."

The Women's Sports Foundation offers T-shirts, certificates, posters and kits to support local efforts. For more information on how to get involved with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, call (800) 227-3988 or write Women's Sports Foundation, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, N.Y. Il554.

Follow the lead of US PTA and plan now to share the benefits of tennis with girls and women on Feb. 6 . Thousands of sports educators, teaching professionals, coaches , recreation directors , affiliate associations and sponsors are working to get even more girls out to the courts of America. 8:0

Strive for USPTA Master Professional status

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t this year's National Convention, six distinguished USPTA professionals received their Master Pro fessional status.

Less than I percent of USPTA's I0 ,500 members hold this classification, but all members can work toward achieving this honor by being aware of the requirements and chipping away at them gradually. This category is the highest level of membership within the Association, and Master Professionals are recognized each year in the US PTA Membership Directory.

To become a USPTA Master Professional, qualified applicants must complete a detailed application and meet specific requirements that are updated yearly.

The requirements include that members: • Must hold the rating of P-I for at least five years. Members joining in or after I99I must be a P-I for IO years before applying.

• Must have completed a specified number of Specialty Courses. Keep in mind that all Specialty Courses, regardless of the date completed, count for points in the Master Pro-

fessional application.

• Perform service to the tennis industry, USTA and/or USPTA. • Have been ranked or coached a ranked student.

• Must have participated in activities that led to self-improvement.

A complete application package is available from the World Headquarters for members who are interested in applying to be a Master Professional. For more information, contact the USPTA Membership Department. 8:0 ADDvontogwJonuory 1997

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R9WING l HE

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Bring tennis to the multitudes on career day

by Sharon and Hank Avants, USPTA

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t year in North Carolina, e experienced some of the orst weather we've had in a decade. The tennis pros had appointment books with markings over the lessons like " rain," "snow, " " ice" or "cold." Son1e of

Hank and Sharon Avants are USPTA members. Hank is the tennis director for the Gaston Coullt1y Club in Gasto nia, N.C. Sharon is tile club's head professional.

They met playing tennis w!Jen the)• were II years old.

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the students had started other indoor sports. So how do you generate lessons for when the sun is shining?

Experience tells us that the real players will be back when the sun shines. But for those we may lose, we try to bring back new and yolJilger ones by participating in elementary school career days. Not all schools have them, but rest assured that there are many held throughout almost every state. It could be that guidance counselors just need ideas for something special for their schools.

The best way to make tennis thrive in your area is by intro ducing it to the multitudes. Pick a school that is close to your club or facility, contact the school's principal and get your name on a list of people who are willing to donate their time to educate youngsters about different professions. In our case , we try to grow the game we love by introducing these children to a basic lesson - tennis is fun .

Schools contact us regularly for this service.

We pack up a portable Tennis Mate (similar to a backboard) , magaz ines and newsletters from the USTA, USPTA, NCATP, STA and applications for the USTA . We also pack one racquet and one ball. Our line is always the longest, and it doesn't end

until the last class has finished.

It is a good id ea to make a handout sheet with the following information: • How many different organizations there are and their relationships • Your educational background, as well as your p laying and teaching experience • Your name, phone number Sharon Avants teac!JCS tennis dtwing focal elemmta ry and where you schools' ca1w1· days. teach • Public parks in the area t hat have tennis monetarily and mentally, and courts children can definitely get The children usually have a lot of questions that the handout will answer, freeing up your time to keep focused on their safety.

They enjoy having a "mini-lesson" and the chance to see how many balls they can hit in a row on the portable backboard.

Educating the consumer is the best way to prosper in any business . An educated shopper is our best advertisement. When someone seeks out a tennis professional , it is important that they have some knowledge of where to go. It's a great wa y to open doors and it's nice to hear, "My daughter m et you at school and she wants to learn how to play tennis." Many parents support their children's hobbies

hooked on tennis when the key element is fun .

Depending on the size of the school, it is possible to touch a lot of potential tennis players in a short amount of time. We encountered more than 375 stud ents in a matter of three hours during our las t career day.

Although it calls for a donation of time, the rewards are overwhelming ... smiles, high five's, thank-you notes and seeing the same face in line again, even though they are only supposed to have one chance. The way we see it, in some cases it may really be the one chance some of these children have. One chance to learn the sport of a lifetime! a,

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(anc:un promises exc:ifind loc:ale for 1997 c:onferenc:e

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ver wanted to swim with dolphins?

Anything is possible in Cancilll, Mexico, where USPTA will celebrate its 70'h birthday this year, Sept. 14-22.

The 70'h USPTA World Conference on TennissMwill mark the first time the Association has held its annual convention outside of the United States.

The conference will provide an excellent opportunity to visit another country and take in new sights, as well as attend Specialty Courses, play in championship tournaments ,, participate in continuing education opportunities and network with other professionals.

USPTA Master Professional Peter Burwash has already confirmed his participation as a featured speaker.

Locals tout Cancun as a "giant, exciting playground" for people of all ages. Take water sports, for example ... there's windsurfing, water-skiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, paddle boating, speed boating, sailing, kayaking, snorkel tours, high-tech glass bottom boat rides, submarine rides, cruises, parasailing and helicopter rides . And that's all before you hit land!

Cancun is also rich in history, and offers a wide range of day trips. Between educational events and tournament action, convention attendees will have an opportunity to visit natural aquariums or explore ancient Mayan ruins. Statues of ancient rulers, temples and pyramids are located all over the Yucatan Peninsula and date from the Classic period (250-900 A.D .) .

There is plenty of shopping, too, with quality goods from all over the world, such as Mexican rugs, crafts, silver, pottery and jewelry, sold from open stalls at bargain prices. Shopping hours

are generally 10 a.m. until 9 or 10 p.m.

Still not sure? The beaches of Cancun are some of the most beautiful in the world. Their powdery, white expanse beckons visitors to the clear turquoise waters.

USPTA members will receive special room rates at the Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun, a five-diamond resort.

Every room has an oceanfront view, sunken living room and private balcony.

Down below, there is a 660-foot long swimming pool with swim-up restaurants and easy access to the beach.

With all of these tempting distractions, it might be easy to forget why you came, but this year's conference promises to be better than ever. Excellent speakers, a variety of Specialty Courses and seminars, endorsee parties, prize-money tournaments, upgrade testing and many more activities are sure to make the trip practical and enjoyable.

The convention and hotel registration forms are on page 10. The official form must be used to receive the reduced rate for USPTA convention attendees.

A special discounted convention registration fee is available for those who register early for the convention. Pricing information and the deadline is on the form.

Bring a friend or the whole family.

We hope to see you there! ~

tomlne In tufun: Issues ol ADDriiDIIItc •

Facts and myths about food and water in Mexico

• Medical facilities •

More local attractions

A Mayan ruin overlooks the ocean.

lraYd flps CancUn has an average temperature of 80 degrees. The rainy season, which begins in late summer, produces sudden showers that are quickly over.

Visitors should bring cool co tton clothing and comfortable shoes for exploring the city. Some restaurants, however, require dressier attire.

When visiting Mexico, people are given a tourist card t hat must be returned to Mexican immigration officials upon departure. The citizens of some countries may also need a visa, so it is important to check with a travel agency about entry requirements. There is a departure tax, approximately $13, but it is often included with your airline ticket.

Banking hours for money exchange are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. After hours, money can be exchanged in hotels, restaurants and bureau de change.

Tourists may receive a better rate by using the banks.

Bellboys and sky caps receive between $.25 and $.50 per bag, and the average tip for waiters is 10 percent to 15 percent.

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Introducing SENSATION'" l6 string.

Acute sensitivity. Deadly control.

Lil~e a spider's web, new Sensation ™

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ecently, 10-year-old Mathew, a beginner tennis student, missed 10 straight balls with his forehand.

Each ferocious swing was well below the ball's path. The children in the class laughed uproariously. Sobbing, Mathew went home and told his parents, who promptly withdrew him from the class .

For days, the instructor wondered what had happened, blaming Mathew's withdrawal on the child's hypersensitivity. If he had known that Mathew was born with poor coordination and eyesight, the instructor might have explained this to the other class members . The ridicule could have been avoided and the class's encouragement would have kept Mathew playing tennis.

Our students come to us for all sorts of reasons. Most want to improve their tennis skills and enjoy themselves in the process. They want to succeed. Keeping them happy and motivated is our responsibility. In a sense, we have to think like behavioral psychologists, understanding the factors at work in our students' continuing improvement. By applying the five rules governing behavioral change, our tasks can be made easier.

Rule 1 - Analyze your students' back¡ grounds as well as their strokes In the first lesson with a group of new students, take a few minutes to learn about their health background: eyesight, hearing, physical injuries - things that might affect their tennis. If you can speak to the parents before the first lesson, ask them for information that might affect their child's success in your class.

Some phys ical or emotional impairments might not be evident to the professional until well into the instruction. For example, one student might have a short attention span. Another might be hyperactive and on medication. Armed with this information, the instructor can more easily work with the child.

Rule 2 -Set goals and shape the behavior Just as you need to address specifically which tennis behaviors your students wish to change , you also need to be specific about how you plan to make those changes. An example might be the student who needs help with her backhand. She's spraying balls all over the court and wants to improve her consistency. What strategies could you use to help her meet this goal?

Regardless of how motivated and committed the student is, some behaviors are difficult to change immediately.

Through shaping, you can reach a plan of action. Shaping is a process that uses a series of small steps to reach your student's goal of becoming more consistent.

In your sessions, besides analyzing her mechanics and making necessary changes , have her hit backhands, starting from inside the service line and working back to the baseline. When she shows consistency at each spot on the court, keep moving her back. H ave her hit down the line , crosscourt and deep (within 3 feet of the baseline) . If she is consistently hitting the ball over the net but short, ask her to aim higher over the net. Have her keep a daily record of her progress . This helps the student learn which backhand shot is most consistent and which needs work. Charting her improvement is satisfying because it increases motivation and provides further goals to reach. (continued next page)

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Rule 3- Reinforce the student's efforts and use self-talk Everyone needs a pat on the back. If I 0-year-old Mathew had received encouraging words rather than laughter at his whiffs, he might still be in the class.

Ask your students to praise each other after a good shot. Have your students use self-talk regarding their goals as a method of positive reinforcement. This inner dialogue seeks to increase the likelihood that a behavior will occur by presenting something positive. For example, "If I can become more consistent , I can beat Joe at the club, who's No. I on the ladder."

Help your students choose external reinforcers. Reinforcers help to maintain or modify a newly learned stroke by increasing student motivation . Initially, rewards and reinforcers may come from others but as your students see positive changes in their game, they might begin to reward and reinforce themselves. Examples of rewards might be a new racquet , a new pair of tennis shorts or a new warm-up suit. More expensive reinforcements would be a vacation to a Caribbean resort to show off that new serve. For some of yo ur juniors or younger players,

a consumable reinforcer like a lollipop or a cookie might be appropriate. Keep in mind that to be most effective, reinforcers should immediately follow the behavior. Students will gain increased confidence and enthusiasm as a result.

Rule 4 - Avoid extinction Extinction is the principle that if a previously reinforced behavior is no longer followed by a reward, the likelihood of its occurrence will diminish. If a player has been improving her consistency and you have been orally reinforcing her, then you must continue. There is a likelihood that her consistency will diminish if you stop your reinforcement. This does not mean that mistakes can be overlooked.

For example, if the student's forehand preparation is slow, causing her to hit the ball late, say something like, "Try to turn your shoulders before the ball crosses the net." Change a criticism to a construe. . t1ve suggestion.

Rule 5 - Practice good communication If your students are successful in getting started with their change, tell them regularly that it's great that they' re working so hard. But don't over-

do the compliments, particularly for people who aren't comfortable with a cheerleader approach.

If they have a setback, let them know it's OK. For example, if a student changes his grip on the serve, explain that he wo n't be serving as effectively, but after time, he will improve. Success will come.

Help students stay interested. Try to think of new drills and games. Keep positive and offer support whenever it is asked for. If you are brushed off, or if they become angry, be patient.

Paying attention to these five rules can ensure your students' continued improvement, and help prevent them from dropping out. After all, you don' t want to become extinct. '8:0

Bill Taussig, Ph.D., USPTA, teaches tennis at the Parkwood Tennis Centre in G1¡eat Neck, NY, and at the Roslyn Country Club on Long Island. He also teaches mental health courses at City Universi ty of New York. Taussig has publis/;ed a¡rticles in Tennis magazine and The Journal of School Health.

Start planning your Tennis Across America TM clinic

T

he holidays are over and the New Year's resolution list has begun.

Why not include hosting a USPTA Tennis Across America TM clinic on that list? This free grassroots event provides an excellent opportunity to promote tennis as a fun means of physical fitness and to generate publicity for you and your facilit y.

The Tennis Across America program is divided into three segments: I . One-day events. A one-day event can be open to the general public or to members at your facility.

2. Multicultural clinics. Multicultural clinics can be one-day clinics, weekend clinics or a series of clinics.

They target special groups across the United States that may not have the opportunity to be exposed to the game of tennis. USPTA Pro Penn is

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the official tennis ball for all multicultural clinics. Penn provides special balls with the Tennis Across America logo that may be kept as a souvenir by each clinic participant.

3. Follow-up clinics. Follow-up clinics may be used after a one-day event or a multicultural clinic to help maintain the participants' interest in the game of tennis. The follow-up clinics consist of five weeks of lessons and league programs, which encourage continued participation in the game. All Tennis Across America hosts are encouraged to organize low or no-cost follow-up programs.

Tennis Across America will be held during the month of M ay. Start thinking abo ut a good time during that month that you could host a clinic.

Who could yo u ask to assist you in planning and executing the clinic ?

Where would be a good place to host it?

By starting your planning now, you can host a successful and memorable clinic.

Need an incentive to participate?

How about helping your division win the annual Tennis Across America participation competition? The competition is divided into two categories: the division with the most members participating and the division with the greatest percentage of members participating.

For more information about Tennis Across America, contact USPTA's Sports Marketing Department at (7 I 3) 97-USPTA (978-7782) or via e-mail at sports @ uspta.org. Registration forms and a Tennis Across America program guide will be featured in upcoming issues of ADDvantage. '8:0

Win USPTA dues in Tennis magazine program for Association members

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SPTA is excited about a beneficial 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.

The Tennis m agazine 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 m agazine , along with a discounted subscription. Best of all, it allows the pro the freedom to customize the pro gram to his or her best interes t. 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 your 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 ahead and get involved. Give the gift of tennis. fb,o

TENNIS Magazine, in conjunction with the USPTA, has develop ed 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'll 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.

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Stroke Analysis This course will run from 8 a. m. to noon and will provide an in-depth analysis of the forehand , backhand and serve, with corrective techniques for common problem areas. It is a high-energy, on-court presentation beneficial to all levels of tennis teachers . Course participants should

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From 1978 to 1980, Bacso served as US PTA's national president. He also served several years as president of t he USPTA Eastern Division. H e has received the USTA National Education Merit Award and the natio nal USPTA Professional of the Year Award. In 1994, Bacso was inducted into the USPTA Hall of Fame. ro

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The National Nominating Committee is accepting application s from members who are interested and available to serve on the national USPTA Board of Directors for I 997-98 . Applicants must submit a resume and a 250- to 500word essay outlining their opinions on the goals and directions of USPTA. These materials should be postmarked no later than Feb. I 5, and sent to: Randy Mattingly University Club 5051 Westheimer, No. 355 Houston, Texas 77057

Career Development This p age lists numerous opportunites for members to . . . partlctpate m contmumg education activities.

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T he deadline to register and/ or ca ncel a course is 1 5 wo rking days before the event. Anyo ne canceling late or failing to cancel will forfeit onehalf the co urse fee. This schedule is subj ect to change. Call the US PTA Members hi p Department for ad ditional information or write via email at membership@ uspta.org.

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Reading a USPTA book, listening to an audiocassette or viewing a videotaped Specialty Course and completing 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 audio cassette for 1 credit.

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US PTA Bob McNichols, USPTA, is the new head tennis professional at University Park Country Club in University Park, Fla. His responsibilities include member instruction, coaching league teams and coordinating special events .

USPTA member Mike Haber is the new head men's tennis coach and teaching professional for the professional tennis management program at Ferris State University.

H aber is a I 99 3 graduate of Ferris.

USPTA Master Professional Peter Burwash will present a special Master Clinic at the Disney Institute, Feb. 14-18. A four-nig ht vacation package is being offered for the event, which includes three hours of daily instruction, ~ mixed-doubles round-robin to urnament and an opportunity to attend a keynote presentation and book signing by Burwash.

Package guests can also participate in other selected Disney Institute . . . . expenences 1n antmauon, gardening, design arts, television and more. The package begins at $652 per person, based on double occupancy an d availability. For more information or reserva tions, call

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Tom Gullikson, USPTA, was named the U.S . O lympic Committee Elite Coach of th e Year for tennis .

USPTA member Brad Blume is t he Tennis Industry Association's new national grassroots coordinator.

USPTA member Rich Flach, coach of t he St. Louis Aces World TeamTennis team, was named the WTT Coach of the Year.

This was his third year coaching St. Louis .

Member product showcase USPTA member Tom Avery, tennis professional at the Ritz- Carlton Hotel in Naples , Fla. , has released a new video, "Consistent Tennis Wins." The SOminute video covers innovative techniques that will help your students become more consistent.

USPTA professionals will receive a discount price.

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Vilis Cakans, USPTA, and daughter Heidi Cakans recently won the National FatherDaughter Crass Court Championships held at Longwood Cl'icket Club ill Boston. Vi lis Cakans is a teaching professional at Western Racquet Club in Milwaukee.

Joe Stevenson, USPTA, has formed Horizon Sports Group, specializing in providing quality court equipment and resurfacing of hard and clay tennis courts. His newest promotion, the InSport tennis court line system for clay courts, requires no nails and , once installed, is a permanent fixture in the court. A court can be fully lined by two people in about one hour.

For more information, call (610) 282-4300.

Manufacturers The new business director of footwear for Wilson Racquet Sports is Rick Kerpsack, and the new business director of prestrung racquets is John Lyons. Both are veteran Wilson employees.

R . Barrett Eiselman is the new senior vice president

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leased the results of its I 996 Operations and Financial Data Survey.

Highlights of the survey include: • The average age of club members has decreased by one year, from 56 in I990 to 55 in I995 .

Crawford Lindsey is the new managing editor for the Stl'inger's Assistant and Stringer's Digest, publications of the United States Racquet Stringers Association. H e is the author of three books, including The Book of Squash: A Total App1·oach to the Game.

• The average golf course supports 30,000 rounds of golf per yea r.

The C lub M anagers Association of America has re-

• 90 percent of the clubs use computers

• 24 percent of the clubs currently maintain waiting lists .

in their operations.

For complete results, contact Tamara Tyrrell at (703 ) 739-9500.

Miscellany A recent study found a strong relationship between fitness level and reduced risk of prostate cancer. Cardiorespiratory fitness of I2,975 subjects was measured. The least-fit 25 percent had a prostate cancer rate nearly four times higher than the most-fit 25 percent.

A tribute to two -time Wimbledon and U.S . Open winner Althea Gibson was

held in D ecember. Proceeds from the event were designated to help Gibson, who has suffered several strokes and is in financial difficulty. She was the first African American to win those tournaments. The Salute to Althea Gibson featured top professional players competing in an exhibition tournament, followed by a pro-am session and an auction.

Donations to the Althea Gibson Fund may be sent to Salute to Althea Gibson, P.O. Box 83 I05 , San Diego, Calif 9213 8.

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