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departments 3 CEO's message 5 Vice president's message

7 Let us play!

19 Little Tennis tips

by Dick Gould, USPTA - Competition can teach positive values.

21 USPTA drill 28 Career development 29 Industry action

14 USPTA adds Specialist in Little Tennis® curriculum

31 Classifieds

New program recognizes members for specialization in teaching tennis to children.

uspta vvorld conference on tennis 17 Read my lips

6 Burwash, Groppel

by Brad Minns, USPTA - Teaching tennis to deaf players is challenging and rewarding.

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24 USPTA pros raise over $55,000 for ACS through Lessons for Life 32 Pro Penn quarterly discount

nevus 15 First specialists certified by USPTA 18 Tryouts for 2001 Deaf World Games scheduled

On the cover ... The Pointe Hilton Resort on South Mountain, Phoenix.

20 ADD program advancing 22 Book review: How to be a fierce competitor, win more trophies and be a better athlete

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USPTA alvvays takes a stand for teaching professionals USPTA different from other organizations in our industry

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f you pay attention to advertising slogans, you fied voice. However, the most important issue is not know that most companies tty to convince powho is speaking, but whose wishes are being extencial customers that they are "the best" at somepressed. thing. In doing so, these companies generally make a It is no surprise that the topic for this editorial direct or at least an indirect statement that they posfollows closely on the heels of the semiannual meetsess something that their competitors do not. ing of USPTA's Executive Committee. For those Usually, these catchy phrases unfamiliar with our Association's make broad statements that appeal structure, the Executive Committee to the preferences of the people who is the 45-member body of USPTA, make up the audience. These may representing all of the membership. include, "We try harder, " "The It is comprised of two representatives friendlier company," "The best taste from each of USPTA's 17 divisions . . . ., or "Wie m ake a ut Jiffi-erence. , m (the president and regional vice presThe key words "harder," "best," ident), eight members of the national "friendlier" and "difference" are all Board of Directors and three past presidents. This committee meets relative and mean different things to twice a year to review the Associadifferent people. Since these terms are relative to individual tastes and tion's progress, give its approval or opinions, they are intended to condisapproval, and to offer the views Tim Heckler of the membership. vey that a particular product is even better than a person's best experience thus far with Those who have not seen the Executive Coma similar product. However, in reality, there's no obmittee in action could learn much and really apprejective measure of the quality of a particular prodciate USPTA's slogan by sticking their heads into uct or service unless you use it yourself the business meetings at this year's World Conference. It may be surprising to know that these meetTo some extent, the same holds true with ings are open to our general membership, and you USPTA's slogan, "The voice of the tennis-teaching profession." While one's "voice" might be considcan actually watch your division representatives in candid, diplomatic and sometimes forceful debate ered relative if it conveys just one or two individual on behalf of their members. It is during these meetopinions, it cannot be devalued if it truly represents ings that the committee votes on major issues, such democracy and communicates the majority opinion of all tennis-teaching professionals. as amendments to the bylaws and approval of the annual budget.

This literally is what makes USPTA different Perhaps you will recognize some of your concerns from other organizations in our industry. It is a fact among the issues resolved at the recent meeting. They that many groups in tennis come under attack when include: they promote themselves as organizations run for and by members but base important decisions on • A serious debate by the Executive Committee the opinions of just one or two people. over the punitive direction being adopted by the Some are quick to strike out at association leadindustry on the 10 New Player Program. The ers who are hired to be company spokesmen and to program demands that teaching professionals convey an organization's opinions through a unicontinued next page

... the most important issue is not who is speaking, but whose wishes are being expressed.

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submit the names of 10 new players per year or risk being removed from free product lists. The USPTA Executive Committee is in complete agreement that we should solicit your cooperation on the program, bur objects to negative reinforcement as the industry's modus operandi.

Because many members at large complained to their division representatives, the committee asked me to discuss this issue with the TIA and our endorsees in an attempt to encourage an incentive-based program instead of a punitive one.

Your representatives were unanimously concerned about the problems I expressed to you in my last editorial tided "Invasion of the dot.coms." The consensus was that USPTA should not blindly supply Internet profiteers with the Association's content, since many of these Internet businesses have longrange plans that could potentially harm the careers of teaching professionals and USPTA's corporate goals.

Since USPTA already has greater technological capabilities than most of the upstart dor.coms, the committee asked me to continue to develop ways for USPTA to implement Internetbased programs that will favor our members or positively influence the direction of those that will affect teaching professionals.

• The committee also recognized that other organizations are continuing to expand their demands on USPTA pros to deliver programs to the consumer.

While we complained about 10 years ago that there were as many as 30 to 40 different programs that were competing for our delivery force (each with irs own solicitors or agents), we are finding ourselves in the same situation today. There are just as many programs that need our members to deliver their events and activities. The only change is that these programs have all been consolidated under just one brand.

While psychologically there appears to be less on the plate, we are really faced with just as much work- or more!

At the national level, USPTA is ex-

pending more of its financial and human resources on these demands than is feasible and receives no administrative compensation (grants) or public relations acknowledgement for its efforts. I have been asked by the Executive Committee to explain this dilemma to our allied associations and ask for reimbursements or grants to cover our costs. IfUSPTA continues to fund these projects, it will limit the money available for education, certification or the other more direct needs of our Association's members, who pay annual dues for these benefits.

So, as you can see, your divisional leaders speak loudly and on issues very pertinent to you and your career. To influence the direction of the Association you simply need to make your wishes known.

And, whenever you see the next advertisement or slogan with the all-encompassing value of another corporation- in or out of tennis - ask yourself how much influence you actually have with that company and if they are really as objective as "The voice of the tennis-teaching profession."\?-

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An article appeared in the March 2000 issue of ADDvantage titled, "Doubles philosophies and tactics" by USPTA member Feisal Hassan. We have learned subsequently that some of the material appearing in this article was either identical or similar to material in a book entitled The Art of Doubles, authored by Patricia A. Blaskower, also a USPTA member, and published by F&W Publications in 1994.

Although many of the ideas contained in both the article and the book have been prevalent for years, we should have credited Ms. Blaskower as the source of some of the language, and indeed we would have had we known about it. Our most sincere apologies to Ms. Blaskower for not doing so. Mr. Hassan joins us in apologizing to Ms. Blaskower for his inadvertent oversight.

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Joseph Thompson

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Communism: You have two cows. The governlthough I entered my new position as a national vice president with an abundant levment takes both of them and gives you the milk. el of enthusiasm, I carefully and intently Socialism: You have two cows. The government watched and studied those with whom I would be takes one and gives it to your neighbor. sharing the day-to-day responsibility of assisting the Fascism: You have two cows. The government direction of the USPTA. Having been a part of the takes both cows and sells you the milk.

Executive Committee for more than Nazism: You have two cows. The eight years, I had detected a variety of government takes both cows, sentiments of the committee toward then shoots you. the operating methods of the national Bureaucracy: You have two cows. board. I approached my first board The government takes both of meeting not really knowing what to them, shoots one, milks the othexpect. What I found out quickly and er, then pours the milk down the succinctly was the following: drain.

• National board members are not Capitalism: You have two cows. hesitant in voicing their opinions You sell one of them and buy a and debating issues brought to the bull. table by other national board members.

Why do I mention these ideals?

• National board members are conTom Daglis It is because I sincerely believe the sistently aware of the Executive USPTA works in a democratic and Committee's true governing power and are carecapitalistic way. It is possible for any member to ful not to override the authority of the Executive become involved at any level of the USPTA and Committee in making decisions. work to improve and advance the working opera• The national board members each have a passion tions of our association. In addition, the USPTA for USPTA and truly make their decisions with operates in a businesslike manner, always sensitive the best interest of the USPTA in mind. to the earning potential of the member and look• The USPTA, as a trade organization, possesses a ing for ways to assist the member in both job opgood deal of clout, and we are an effective and portunities and increasing credibility and awareimportant part of the overall industry. ness to the industry and tennis-playing enthusiast.

• The USPTA is consistently looking for avenues Our association is real. It is real at the local levand means to increase the value ofUSPT.A. memel, the divisional level and the Executive Commitbership to its members. tee level. Do you want something more from the • The USPTA, although sometimes considered a USPTA? If the answer is, "Yes," then become more "good ole boys club," is truly a democratic entity. than a spectator in the tennis profession - become a player. You have heard so many times, "get inI once read an article that satirized the forms of volved." You can become involved and be heard, and you will earn the satisfaction of knowing that political government into a simplistic overview and it has stayed with me over many years. I would like you directly had an influence in advancing the USPTA as a major player in tennis. '{)<> to share that overview with you.

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SPTA is planning an exciting lineup of knowledgeable and entertaining speakers for this year's USPTA World Conference on Tennis.

Leading the list are Peter Burwash and Jack Groppel, Ph.D. Burwash, a USPTA Master Professional, has coached and played in more than 134 countries, and is recognized as one of the world's best tennis coaches. His playing career brought him 19 international singles and doubles rides. Burwash is an instruction editor for Tennis magazine and a member of the Wilson Advisory Staff. His book, Tennis For Life, has become an industry best seller, and h~s been published in five languages. Burwash was named the 1990 US PTA Professional of the Year, and in 1995, he received the Education Merit

award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame for his contribution to the expansion of the sport. A gifted and highly entertaining speaker, Burwash has motivated audiences worldwide, and his knowledge covers a broad range of topics, including tennis, leadership, health and fitness and service.

Groppel, also a USPTA Master Professional, is an internationally recognized authority on human performance. He consults regularly with Fortune 1000 companies and is sought after as a motivational speaker. As co-founder and executive vice president of LGE Performance Systems Inc., Groppel trains corporate executives, sales forces, medical professionals and world-class athletes in the Mentally Tough® Training Program.

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SPlAY! THREE-TIME ITA/WILSON INTERCOLLEGIATE COACH OF THE YEAR

DICK GOULD

DISCUSSES SEVERAL AREAS OF COMPETITION THAT CAN TEACH POSITIVE VALUES. THE HONORARY USPTA MEMBER HAS BEEN THE HW COACH OF THE STANFORD MEN'S TENNIS TEAM FOR THE PAST 34 YEARS, DURING WHICH HE HAS WON 16 NATIONAL TITLES. HE WAS NAMED THE ITA/WILSON INTERCOLLEGIATE COACH OF THE DECADE IN 1989. THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM A PRESENTATION GIVEN BY GOULD AT THE 2000 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION CONVENTION IN NAPA, CALIF.

((Baseball player jailed on gambling conviction. '' "Athlete investigated in assault." ((Tennis player arrested, facing drug charge. " ((Football star charged in two slayings. " ((Basketball player attacks coach. " "Athletes involved in dorm shooting. "

Maybe I should say, "Let us pray!" What really is this thing called "sport"? Are these types of headlines synonymous with "playing games"? Is this what competition brings?

Of course not! We all know that not only is competition our "way of life," but it is basically good. We all share in the responsibility to bring honor back to the word sport. What can we do to ensure competition is as wholesome as possible and that the correct values are being taught? Here are nine areas of competition that can teach positive values.

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from previous page Sportsmanship - first and foremost - the building block of wholesome competition The definition of sportsmanship is simple: sportsmanship represents fairness, civility, honesty, responsibility, self-respect and respect for others (coaches, officials, teammates, opponents, fans), as well as respect for the game itselÂŁ Sportsmanship creates a moral framework, ethical content and balanced perspective for winning and losing. Ethical conduct involves compliance with rules to ensure fairness of play, adherence to the spirit of the rules and "the golden rule" -Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

It was an awakening to me when Tim Mayotte (1981 Stanford graduate), a young contemporary of Connors, Nastase and McEnroe, asked me ifl fel t he needed to be meaner to become a top player. I quickly reminded him of Stan Sm ith , Arthur Ashe, Chris Evert, Bjorn Borg and the Australian players of the '60s. You can compete, and win and lose with class, dignity and integrity.

In tennis, it's easy to recognize an opponent's good shot with a tap of the racquet or a nod of the head. It also takes very little effort to question a referee's decision by asking, '~e you sure?" instead of arguing the call. It's just as easy to buy an opponent a soft drink at the conclusion of a difficult match and to say "thanks" to an opponent, umpire or coach.

Teamwork We are all members of a team - at work, at home and in athletics. It is beautiful when that team functions smoothly.

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and represen ts "we" not "I." Here are a few ingredients that promote teamwork: Tolerance: This means respecting individual differences.

Even your own kids are different physically and intellectually.

Caring: You don't have to love everyone, but you m ust care about them to the extent of trying to encourage and better them and their opportunities- this makes the team stronger.

Happiness: No one thing can hurt a team more than a neg-

ative attitude or individual.

Insist on surrounding yourself with happy people, not moaners. A teacher or coach should set the example.

As a coach, I am also a part of my team. As such, I m ust set the example. I take great p ride in believing t h at my team, which is with me more than three hours a day, six days a week, never knew when I divorced, when my dad or mom passed away and when I have not slept at night or have the flu and feel awful. Don't drag your team down with personal

Report card for a good coach 1. Motivational a. Exciting/ dynamic b. Challenging c. Positive d . Enjoys oneself and subject matter- smiles and laughs e. Not too serious, but doesn't try to be someone different

f. Doesn 't get caught up in success- appreciates the process 2. Provides a positive learning environment a. Clean facility - sometimes I clean up the tenn is courts when it needs to be done b. Behavior- "The tennis court is my living room ." c. Everyone participates and feels a part of the team - the American Youth Soccer Organization has a great program d. Uses time well e. Maintains a relatively pressure-free environment f.

Flexible - some people or teams just don't have it on a given day

g. Team - promote togetherness h. Insists on A+ sportsmanship, attitude and effort i. Always building self-esteem- supportive not demeaning j. Teach the importance of balance - believe you ca n participate in two sports especially in high school , basketball and tennis are good complements to each other k. Work to build pride and trad ition - Heritage room is our meeting room where our 27 troph ies are displayed wi th pride

problems you might have at any given time.

Here is a personal challenge: Can we, ourselves, have everything go wrong at work and yet when we get home walk in the door with a bounce and a smile?

A happy, caring and tolerant team can accomplish great things and can make competition substantially more fun!

Teamwork is hard to attain if members of the team try to be something or someone they are not. I learned early on as a team leader to be myselÂŁ I had the pleasure of coaching high school foo tball when I got my first teaching job at a local school. I wasn't quite sure what role a foo tball coach should play. I felt it was more of a V ince Lombardi personality than my own. So I ranted and raved like Lombardi, but I soon learned that I shouldn't try to put on an act and be someone that I was not.

Commitment - This represents practice and effort.

When entering a competition, one can never be certain whether or not one will be successful. T his uncertainty can cause frustration and fear. When an individual or team is well prepared, this fear is reduced.

Being well prepared means making a commitment to be on time to practice and to work hard. This applies equally to study habits and job preparedness, as well as athletic performance.

A commitment by itself doesn't ensure success. T he ball can often take funny bounces or the opponent may simply be better. Also, it is imperative to realize that a person or team rarely plays its best match just when it is most needed. In fact, even the conditions for competition are rarely just right.

However, the successful team

competes the best it can given the variables - health, lack of sleep and distractions such as heat and wind.

Our 1998 Stanford men's tennis team made an unusual commitment. Four equally great players agreed to rotate within the top four positions during the course of the season. This unselfish commitment to team success resulted in an unbelievable 85-1 overall dual meet record among those players.

Commitment increases confidence and makes success more likely in any situation.

Competition is fun, win or lose, when a commitment has been made.

often leads to success. There is an important semantic difference between feeling excited and feeling nervous. Don't be so nervous or afraid to fail that you can't get the bat off your shoulder. Remember, if you don't shoot, you can't score.

Never look back. It's a great feeling to face uncertainty, especially wi~ the odds stacked against you, and succeed.' Always play to win, but realize it is not always possible. Understand that losing is a by-product of competition and a natural evolution toward improving. If you win 100 percent of the time, your competition is too easy.

Challenges - Relish them

Goal setting

Life is a constant challenge. Satisfaction is gained when challenges are successfully met. Being a member of a well-functioning team makes a challenge easier and even fun to face. Making a commitment gives one confidence in meeting many challenges and helps one believe in oneself, which is contagious to others.

I will never forget my first experience of someone making the impression on me about how important a positive attitude and confidence are when trying to meet a challenge. My first main recruit to enter Stanford was Roscoe Tanner. We went to a sport banquet one night where there were 200 to 300 guests and tennis was the topic of conversation. The emcee of the evening introduced Roscoe to the crowd and did a brief interview. His first question was, "Roscoe, what does it feel like to be only a freshman at Stanford, yet be one of the top three players in collegiate tennis?"

Roscoe looked the emcee in the eye and replied, "Walter, who are the other two?"

His quick wit allowed him to pull this off and the place just cracked up. But, that toughness was symbolic of what he brought to our team in a positive way. He was accepting the challenge of being one of the top three players in collegiate tennis and that really affected the team overall.

Teaching yourself or students to focus on the immediate is imperative for functioning efficiently under the pressures most challenges present. It prevents us from letting our mind drift into a fear of failure mode. We must learn to focus on the now rather than on the result, or how hot it is or how fast the court plays. The ability to focus can create a calming effect that more

Dream big, yes, but don't make dreams your master. Too often people dream rather than do. Have a vision for where you want to be and set stepping-stone goals to get there. Remember, you must become the champ of the block before you can become the champ of the city.

I often ask freshmen players entering Stanford to fill out a goal card. In 1978, one of the players listed that he wanted to be the·No. 1 player in the world. You must understand that this young athlete was

barely going to be No. 1 on my team that year. You can imagine the pressure bouncing back at that person striving to be No. I. He did do very well at Stanford and even reached the NCAA finals in later years. But on the pro tour, the pressures got to be a little too much. He had some very unfortunate mishaps when he finally realized he could not reach his original goal.

Goals should be defined by improvement, not wins and losses. It is not always easy to measure improvement. In tennis it is important to not let goals get personal"My goal is to beat so and so." Rather, work should be directed toward making the parts better. For example, a student should focus on better preparation on the forehand, a higher toss on the serve, etc. Once a goal is reached, set another.

Be aware of the difference between perfection and success. When your child first receives 100 percent on a first grade spelling test, the teacher's smiley face and the word "perfect" can be mixed together and confused. It takes a while before one realizes that the top batter in baseball fails two

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thirds of the time. The top quarterback completes barely two thirds of his passes. Has anyone ever shot an 18 in golf?

I had a player on my team a number of years ago whom everyone saw as a perfect guy. He was good looking, won several major international junior championships, a great all-sport athlete and great student, and had a goal to be the best, yet I always thought he was wrestling with his own identity. Everyone who knew him figured he would be the next great player and next great achiever. I think the pressure of being the "perfect person" and "having it all" became too much to him. It was very tragic and one of the great disappointments of my¡ career, when several years after leaving Stanford he took his life. I think it is very important that the word "perfect" not be confused with or compared to trying to do one's best and be one's best.

A parent may offer guidance, but the goals must be the kid's and not the parent's. Success is meeting stepping-stone goals.

The winning will take care of itself These kinds of goals keep competition in perspective.

things turn out less than expected. The mirror on the wall can make one an honest person very quickly. One who accepts responsibility is proactive and asks oneself, "What can I do to make this better?"

When my players are obviously struggling with self-identification, as we all do, especially in our younger days, I ask them: ''Are you acting like the kind of person right now that you would want your kids to act like at the same age and in the same situation?"

How well one accepts responsibility is most evident when times are difficult, such as after a disappointing loss. However, there is usually a good side.

In great events, it is glorious even

to fail and one must learn to recognize it. Three of the best coaching moments I have ever had were with teams that did not win: a 5-4 loss to UCLA in 1976, another 5-4 loss to UCLA in the NCAA finals in 1984 and a difficult 4-3 loss to USC in the NCAA finals iJt 1994.1twas not easy for any of these teams to accept responsibility for what were outstanding losing efforts.

My comeback was, "Hey, we lost, but it was a great moment and effort - realize that and be proud of it."

Feeling good about oneself Obviously, competition is most enjoyable when one feels good about oneself. Students

Accepting responsibility for the outcome This is one of the most important things competition can teach. I detest procrastination or lack of commitment, but I detest alibis even more. They tend to go together and I simply will not tolerate either one. I tell my players to "Speak with your racquet, not with your mouth."

I define responsibility as accepting the good feelings when things turn out well and accepting the difficult emotions when

"Heart, " an intangible characteristic, is reflected in a player's rank.

can feel good for their thoroughness of preparation and effort and for the manner in which they accept defeat- with respect, class and dignity. Competition is enjoyable when competitors can see their own progress: when they accept a victory or success with respect and humility, and when they can balance many things- other sports, studies and social life.

It is sad to see a young person leave the court in tears or to see a young person go through an intense two- or three-hour workout and never smile or laugh. People need to be reminded that sports are just games. If you are not able to enjoy them, don't participate. There is no shame in pulling a child away from an activity for a while.

The coach/teacher must create a positive environment. A dynamic, exciting teacher can help his students feel good about themselves.

However, feeling good about oneself can create false feelings of security. It also is imperative to teach the realization that any success is only temporary. In Alice in Wonderland, the queen of hearts told Alice, "You must run as fast as you can to get somewhere and once you get there, you must run twice as fast to stay there."

Sometimes there is an emptiness that follows a special achievement. Maybe success does not bring the enduring elation we thought it might. It is equally important to realize one's goals are individual and personal. In 1998, Mats Wilander won the Australian, French and U.S. Opens and became the No.1 player in the world. When his ranking began to slip, people asked what was happening and if he was all right. In an interview about see Competition, Page 12 ADDvantage/ June 2000

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a year later, Mats answered the questions. He said everybody was concerned about what happened to him, but that there was nothing wrong. His goal was to be the No.1 player in the world and he reached that goal. That satisfied him and he personally felt no urgency to try to maintain that goal.

Perhaps we should remind ourselves that we should all take the time to relish the moment.

Each moment of feeling good about oneself is only a small part of the entire process. Appreciating the process is just as important. Can't a person laugh with his team, with his coaches and most of all at himself? This is one way to help keep success and failure in perspective.

Heart I am often asked what one single quality I most prefer in my athletes- quick hands, feet, power, size, great fundamentals, etc. I don't use stroke or playing videos to judge talent. I give more weight to rankings (over a rwo- to-three-year period), because they reflect what a player has actually accomplished.

How do I recruit? Heart is an intangible to me. On video, a player might look great, but he might have trouble winning matches. On the other hand, a player might not look so good on a video, but somehow finds a way to win, which is of course reflected in rankings. I will miss some kids, especially those who are late bloomers, but not one player I've chosen on the basis of rank has ever disappointed me. It is this intangible I refer to when I say "This player has heart!"

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athletic success at Stanford.

Athletes are able to succeed in athletics and surpass others by having a great passion for our sport and maintaining a positive attitude.

Even the NFL is relying less on its scouting reports testing the 40 -yard dash speed, strength and so on, and looking more for the intangibles heart. It is a little like the tor-

toise and the hare. "Life's battles don't always go to the stronger and faster man, sooner or later the one who wins is the one who thinks he can."

Saying thanks Saying "thank you" is an important aspect of competition. Kids need to say thanks to teammates, parents, opponents, umpires, tournament directors,

How can a parent help?

Remember, it does not matter what a young person does, as long as he or she is doing something and it is not destructive.

Help develop a basic interest.

1. Expose- Don't expect a child to come to you. Take your child to an event like a concert, symphony, an art exhibit, a musical production or an athletic contest.

Make it an occasion with friends, including a pre-event picnic, a post-event pizza party or an overnight party.

Provide follow-up classes, lessons or join a club or team.

2. Encourage - Join a team with friends and go to camps. After lessons, reward the children with ice cream or a favorite treat once in awhile.

3. Support- Attend your child's lessons or practice. Ask the coach or instructor questions like "How can I help my child? What should he/she be working on?" Volunteer as a team mom or dad. Chauffeuring can get old, but use it as quality time by reviewing the lesson or practice. Don 't expect beginners to be able to practice on their own; help them by tossing balls to them, shooting hoops, etc. Compliment your child and other team members. Realize the better they get and the more success they have, the more fun the activity will become.

Once the interest is there: 1. Be absolutely intolerant of poor sportsmanship and obnoxiousness. As parents, we can set an example by being good spectators ourselves.

2. Accept the reality of balance and teach it to your children. You are not the best you can be in your jobs or you would have no spouse. If you were the best spouse or parent you could be, you might not have your job.

You must constantly juggle your responsibilities.

3. Encourage other interests, hobbies and multiple sports. A child is too young to specialize in one sport.

This helps to prevent staleness and burnout, and is also a great way to cross-train.

4. Be certain children understand that what they most like to do is probably not the most important thing in life.

5. Please don't let a college scholarship or becoming a pro be the reason your child is playing the game.

hosts, coaches and equipment and apparel providers. Parents should say thanks to the kids and the coaches.

Another way to say thanks is by giving back to the sport or community. In our program we are always asking for donations and money to improve our facilities, for scholarships and to help support our program. We also give something back to the community. We are proud of a program that enables us to work so closely with a neighboring community, East Palo Alto, Calif. The city had the highest per capita homicide rate in the country seven years ago. We work with about 120 youths from that area. The kids come over to Stanford and receive tutoring from Stanford students, and then they go to the courts for a tennis session often including some members of the tennis teams. The program has been featured on CNN and the CBS evening news and is a wonderful example of giving back to the community.

My teams take pride in their accomplishments and of the great tradition of which they are a part. We don't talk of winning, but rather of competing well. Yet, we always treat opponents with respect. One of my jobs was to teach the athletes to never, ever be satisfied; things can always be made better. Learn to appreciate with humility and pride what you have accomplished, but enjoy the process.

My friend, the late tennis guru John Gardiner, always said, "Doctors deal with patients when they are sick, attorneys deal with people when they have problems, but we are lucky, we are tennis coaches - we deal with people when they are hapPY and want to be there." 'ยง"o

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SPTA's Career Development Program now offers a specialist degree curriculu m that recognizes member professionals for specialization in important areas of the tennis industry. To become a specialist, professionals must meet prerequisites in the areas of education, experience and skill application, then successfully complete the certification testing process.

With the introduction of the Specialist in Little Tennis®, USPTA recognizes the importance of having knowledgeable professionals teaching the game to children and their families.

The Specialist in Little Tenn is is designed to: • Create a market demand for tennis-teaching professionals who can bolster the financial health of a tennis business through the administration, marketing and teaching of Little Tennis programs.

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Provide continuing education to professionals who seek to further their careers by emphasizing children's programming.

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Provide measurable opportunities for professionals with the greatest competency in this area that will allow them to be recognized for their expertise.

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Increase the player base through participation of children and families in Little Tennis and emphasize the merit of an industrywide focus on children.

USPTA has gone through four major steps in designing this specialist category: appointing curriculum directors, defining the required prerequisites and competencies, providing in-house and locating outside educational resources to help applicants prepare for testing, and developing the tutorial and testing program.

Curriculum directors Tim Heckler and Townsend Gilbert each have extensive experience teaching tennis to young children. This is exemplified in their collaborative work from the program's inception, through extensive pilot studies for curriculum development and the publication of the program's second manual, USPTA's Complete Guide

to Little Tennis.

USPTA also recognizes the late George Bacso, who spent numerous hours assisting in the development of this specialist program.

Prerequisites and required competencies When applying to take the final tutorial and certification exam for the Specialist in Little Tennis credential, US PTA members first must have accomplished each of the following:

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• A USPTA Professional or Master Professional rating • At least two years' experience directing programs for children ages 3 to 10 (Documentation of experience may include written description of personal program; promotional and marketing materials; newsletter, articles or media coverage; rosters or sign-up sheets; lesson plans and photographs.)

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Taught at least 200 children ages 3 to 10, including some age 7 or younger

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Three letters of recommendation from parents

• Attendance at a "Little Tennis" or "Teaching large groups of adults and children" Specialry Course (2 credits) •

Four additional credits in USPTA-sponsored children's specific courses and/or seminars

• Working knowledge of the USPTA Little Tennis program •

Videotaped documentation of on-court competency (30 mins.)

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Experience handling groups of 12 or more

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USTA Level I sport science exam

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Current CPR/First Aid certification

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

Specific coaching skills - communication, instruction and drills Program administration and marketing - starting a program, publiciry, evaluation and finances Lesson program design - format, assistants, teaching young children and equipment Lesson program implementation - general elements, games and drills, use of assistants, use of equipment and progressions

curriculum Growth and development- characteristics of different ages Special events - school programs, leagues, olympics and others

Educational resources The primary resources for gaining competency in Little Tennis are USPTA's Complete Guide to Little Tennis, www.LittleTennis.com and the experience of teaching children on court. US PTA also offers Specialty Courses and seminars related to teaching children, including "Little Tennis" and "Teaching large groups of adults and children. " In addition, the Complete Guide lists a number of complementary resources that may be helpful for a complete understanding of the course curriculum.

Final tutorial and test The Specialist in Little Tennis applicant will be required to attend a three-day curriculum tutorial and testing session that includes classroom and on-court tutorials, in addition to written and on-court tests on required competencies. The on-court session will require each applicant to deliver a lesson to a group of children, and applicants will be graded on their ability to work effectively with children and incorporate all of the described competencies into the lesson. Written exams will be administered during the classroom portions of the test.

Applicants will be provided a copy of USPTA's Complete Guide to Little Tennis for the course along with the following materials: • Wilson peeWee and Tennis Carnival equipment, including various balls •

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Cones, targets, ball baskets and other court equipment

In addition, applicants may bring any miscellaneous equipment they desire.

Initially, testing will be done at the World Headquarters in Houston. The next testing date can be found on Page 28. Applications are available from the US PTA Education Department at (800) USPTA-4U or education@uspta.org. 'f>o Editors note: USPTA has chosen to use the association's registered program Little Tennis for this specialist category. However, this should not be interpreted to mean that USPTA does not recognize all of the valuable grassroots children's programs being run by certified professionals across the country. It is USPTA's philosophy to be inclusive of all its members' good programming ideas. The Specialist in Little Tennis designation is available to qualified professionals who run children's programs ofany name.

First specialists certified by USPTA The first two groups of specialist applicants have been certified by the !JSPTA. The pilot program for the Specialist in Competitive Player Development degree was held last December at Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne , Fla ., and was done in cooperation with the USTA's USA Tennis Coaching Education Department.

To gain certification as a Specialist in Competitive Player Development , applicants must successfully complete the USA Tennis High Performance Coaching Program that is administered by the USTA's USA Tennis Coaching Education Department. USPTA members must be rated a Professional 1 or Master Professional to apply.

"We're always seeking to improve the level of tra ining available to our most promising young players ," said USPTA CEO Tim Heckler. "This certification is an added incentive for teaching professionals toward this effort."

Several key professionals recognized for their work teaching tennis to children were invited to the pilot certification program for Specialist in Little Tennis held in March . Each applicant demonstrated his or her abilities by directing an on-court lesson for children and complet-

ing a written examination.

"USPTA and the entire tennis industry recognize that teaching the lifetime sport of tennis to young children is vital to the health of the game ," said Heckler. "That's why these specialists who understand how to work well with children, plus the business aspects of building successful children's programs, should be acknowledged for the contribution they make to children's lives, the communities in which they work and tennis in general."

More specialist degree areas have been identified and are being developed . They will include computer technology, wheelchair tennis, pro shop management, lesson program ming , facility management, sport science and more.

Professionals seeking specialist degrees will find educa tion modules presented at USPTA divisional conventions , local workshops and the USPTA World Conference on Tennis.

Testing dates for Specialists in Competitive Player Development are on Page 28.

Certification dates for Specialists in Little Tennis, plus in formation on other specialist degree programs, are available from the USPTA Education Department at (800) USPTA-4U or education @uspta.org. '{)o

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In this article, the USPTA professional shares tips for teaching deaf tennis players.

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few weeks ago I was driving in Orlando with my father. Out of nowhere, a policeman pulls up behind us with his lights flashing. I was sure I was going reasonably slow, which is how I usually drive, especially with my dad in the car. My heart started racing and I had no idea why I was being pulled over; so I made sure my seat belt was fastened, and that I had both hands on the wheel.

Peering in my rear view mirror, to my dismay, all I could see was the guy screaming at the top of his lungs on the microphone for a few moments before getting out of his car. He was like John McEnroe ready to unleash a verbal assault at the chair umpire. Since I'm deaf, I couldn't hear a word he was saying on the loud speaker and neither could my dad (I've been trying to get him to wear hearing aids for years). We just sat and waited, while the officer, hand on his pistol, mouth to his speaker, slowly inched his way to the side of the vehicle. (If you watch ''America's Most Wanted," you know what I mean.) I politely explained that I was deaf and his loudspeaker was of no use. At first he thought I was pulling his leg, since my speech sounds pretty normal and a lot of people can't believe I'm deaf Once he was able to see my driver's license, he finally let go of his gun and relaxed a bit.

How does this story relate to tennis; specifically deaf tennis and how it is taught differently? My traffic stop story has some examples of what teaching someone who can't hear is like. First of all, leave your guns at home. Instead, bring a dose of patience and understanding to the court.

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Tryouts for 2001 Deaf World Ga111es scheduled

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he National Deaf Tennis Championships, sponsored by the USA Deaf Sports Federation, will be held June 19-24 at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Four men and four women will be selected from the Championships to represent the United States in the 2001 DeafWorld Garnes in Rome.

To be eligible for the national team, a tennis player must be a U.S. citizen and a member of the USTA, USA Deaf Tennis Association and the USA Deaf Sports Federation. Players must have a hearing loss of 55dB or greater in the better ear to be eligible, and hearing aids may not be worn during competition.

For more information about the championships, contact Howard Gorrell at DEAFMARVA@erols.com or Tennis@USADSF.org.

The U.S. Deaf Tennis Association, the deaf equivalent of the USTA, was founded in 1978 originally to send the USA DeafTennis Team to participate in the Dresse and Maere Cups, the world deaf team tennis championships. The Dresse Cup for men was established in 1960, and. the Maere Cup for women in 1968. Until 1984, both competitions were held biannually. The championships are now held every four years. The United States won the Maere Cup in 1989 and 1982, and the Dresse Cup for the first time in 1995.

Countries represented in the 1999 Dresse and Maere Cups were the United States, Argentina, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Zambia.

From previous page While knowing sign language may be helpful, it is more important to realize that a deaf student is going to rely mostly on what you are doing rather than what you are saying. Actions speak much louder than words to the deaf student on the court. The more you demonstrate a particular shot, the easier it will be for the hearing impaired to see and understand what needs to be done.

One of my early coaches, US PTA Master Professional Jim Davis, was excellent at doing demonstrations. I remember

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how passionate he was about tennis. Jim's eyes would open wide with excitement when he was sharing his knowledge of the game with his students. He moved his lips so that I could understand him, and for me, it was easy to read his lips, even though his famo us mustache covered the top part of his mouth. He took the extra step to make sure he was looking at me when he was talking, and wasn't afraid to question me until I really knew what he was trying to teach.

Just because the deaf person is nodding his head in agree-

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The USA Deaf Sports Federation was founded in 1945. Its mission is to provide year-round training and athletic competition for developing athletes and elite athletes at the state, regional, national and international level, and to assist them in developing physical fitness, sportsmanship and self-esteem. It represents 18 sports organizations, including tennis, basketball, baseball, cycling, flag football and golf. ~

ment, does not mean he understands what is being said. That's why it is very important to ask the student questions, until he knows what's going on. At first, this may create an awkward feeling for both the student and teacher, but it pays off to challenge the deaf to communicate with everyone.

It is also helpful to have a written outline as to what will be taught in each class, so that after the lesson is over, the student can reflect on what happened that day. ~ Brad Minns' wt-b site is at www.Minnsco. com

Teaching the deaf is a challenging and rewarding opportunity.

A few tips are: 1. Have patience and understanding.

2. Use many demonstrations.

3. Face the students while speaking .

4. Ask questions to assure the student understands.

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This is a great game for ending a group lesson and for developing eye-hand coordination. Sharks are the catchers and minnows are the hitters. The pro picks one child to be the minnow on one side of the court. The other students are sharks and go to the other side. The minnow throws or lightly hits a ball to the sharks, who get one bounce before they have to catch it. The shark who catches the ball gets to be the next minnow. Younger children may need two bounces. Another option is to let the sharks hold a small cone to catch the ball with.

Michael Shires, USPTA West Columbia, Texas

Each player has a flag hanging from his or her side and a ball balancing on a racquet. When the pro says go, each player can either balance the ball or bounce it. At the same time, a player is also trying to get the other players' flags (either as a team or individually) and keep his from being taken. When a flag is taken from a player, he is out of the game. If a player loses his ball or cannot balance or bounce it, he must stand in one spot and count to five. This puts him at a higher risk of getting out because another player may take his flag. The last child with a flag and still bouncing or balancing a ball is the winner.

Michael Shires, USPTA

Tennis jacks This game is similar to regular jacks, in which you bounce a ball and pick up a jack; on the next bounce you pick up two jacks and so on. In tennis jacks, all the players line up 4 feet from the net on the centerline. The pro has a bucket of balls and is facing the first player from a distance of 3 feet. The pro tosses one ball into the air. The player has the option of either hitting a volley over the net or letting the ball bounce before attempting to hit it.

As long as the ball is not rolling, the player can try to hit it. If the player is successful, on her next rum, the pro tosses up two balls.

If the player doesn't get both, she gets just one ball again. Once the children get beyond one ball, they yell out the number to be tossed, such as rwosies, threesies, foursies, etc. (This is to help the pro remember.) A couple of my 7-year-old students have been successful at hitting over the net eight balls tossed at one time.

Heartbreak/jacks with a twist This is played the same way. When a player is not successful at getting the balls over the net, she has to do the twist as everyone shouts, "Heartbreak," since she goes back to onesies.

Christie Borne, USPTA Stonegate Village, Parker, Colo.

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choose to continue their involvement in the association and further develop their career in tennis. O ut of the 131 ADD applicants to join US PTA since the program's inception, 95 have become full members.

USPTA wants to continue to promote the ADD program within its 17 U.S . divisions and hopes to increase the number of new instructors. Divisional liaisons have been named to help implement the program regionally, and US PTA's national and divisional multicultural committees are also working to identify prospective applicants for the ADD program.

For more information about this program, or to recommend an applicant, contact your divisional liaison listed on this page or the USPTA World Headquarters at (800) USPTA-4U.

he United States Professional Tennis Association has rolled into its third year of the Advancing Development and Diversity (ADD) program. It is designed to foster diversity in the tennis-teaching profession, and USPTA's goal is to see these new members become committed to the industry through their work, both on the court and within various industry associations.

The ADD program is open to socioeconomic disadvantaged people who have a desire to teach tennis. Qualified applicants receive a free year of pro-rated membership dues in USPTA, and are offered free training, nerworking, tennis education and professional certification opportunities.

Following the free introductory year of USPTA membership, applicants may

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In October 1999, USPTA celebrated the first Tennis Against Cancer Day and Tennis Against Cancer Month after the Executive Committee approved the American Cancer Society as the Association's official charity. By donating the fees from single lessons or host-

ing events, members supported the program with enthusiasm.

"So many USPTA professionals already give their time and effort to local charities," said Russell Warner, chair of the Lessons for Life Committee. "But they didn't balk at giving more.

"All of us have friends and relatives who have been challenged by cancer. This is one way we can help find a cure."

In 1999, $55,625 was raised through Lessons for Life and donated to local chapters of

ACS. The goal for 2000 is to almost double that amount to $100,000.

How can I support Lessons for Life?

Supporting Lessons for Life can be as easy as donating the lesson fee from a single lesson.

Beyond that, it's up to you. For instance, Steve Diamond hosted a social with participants playing multiple rounds of doubles with the Pro Penn Stars ball and Aaron Rucks organized a

"Fight for the Cure" clinic.

When should my event take place?

October 21 at 10 a.m. is the designated time for Lessons for Life. However, the specific time is only intended to make it easy to plan one lesson from which to donate the fee. October is Tennis Against Cancer Month, and pros should not feel restricted as to when they can host a fund-raiser. Any day of the year is fine.

2000 Lessons for Life committee and liaisons Committee Russell Warner (918) 299-2643 (918) 481-8835 g r81 ife@cottagesoft. com Dick Johnson (505) 821 -4860 (505) 293-5820 richarddjtennis@aol.com Nick Getz (31 0) 300-6135 Kim Sunderland (913) 341-6964 kcgator@cleanweb.net

Divisional liaisons California Eric Stephens (562) 630-7636 erik913@aol.com Eastern Steve Diamond (973) 244-0601 Mrknicks@mars.superlink.net

Florida Chuck Gill (561) 624-8900 Hawaii Randy Kop (808) 734-2151 ext. 238 RKOP@compuserve.com Intermountain Pam Dodman (303) 674-6884 Mid-Atlantic Kate Mills (703) 524-3227 nipahome@aol.com

Missouri Valley (South) Russell Warner (918) 299-2643 (918) 481-8835 gr81ife@cottagesoft.com Missouri Valley (North) Bunny Bruning (515) 996-2859 (515) 285-1459 BUNNYBFS@aol.com New England Tad Connerton (401) 949-0320 (401) 781-5124

Middle States Mark Townsend (61 0) 647-9622 pa 1Ospro@aol.com

Northern California Michael Friedman (209) 830-141 0 (209) 836-2504 talking 1Os@aol.com

Midwest Chris Wilton (616) 847-1294 Wilton@novagate.com

Corky Cramer (707) 525-8844 (707) 526-0529 corkyc@sonic.net Carl Mendoza (415) 922-8251 (415) 346-0589 volleypro@aol.com

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Northwest Pam Kearney (612) 473-2540 ext 207 pamela@thesalesboard.com Pacific Northwest Nancy Cox (503) 391-8207 San Diego Kim Funk (760) 753-7266 ksftennis@worldnet.att.net Southern Tom McGraw (502) 254-0689 Southwest Dick Johnson (505) 821-4860 (505) 293-5820 richarddjtennis@aol .com Texas Tommy Connell (281) 497-2229 tc.dc@gateway.net

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US PTA's World Headquarters can send you a camera-ready logo · fliers and T-shirts, a sample press release, facts about cancer :i information about ordering T-shirts and collared shirts with ~ Lessons for Life logo . Call (800) 877-8248 or write to Puspta.org to receive a packet ..

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Checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Soci·. Members may send the donations they collect to the Lessons · Life liaison in their respective divisions (see previous page). usons will send the money to an ACS chapter in their division. ;o, members can give donations directly to a local ACS chapter :i report the donations to the liaison. No donation is too small.

ho do I contact with any other questions?

Please direct your questions to your divisional liaison or to the )PTA Public Relations Department.

To find out more about the American Cancer Society, please l (800) ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. ~

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June 10

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Lake Chelan, Wash. (upgrades only)

July 8-9

Fort Wayne , Ind .

July 15-16

Birmingham , Ala .

Houston*

June 3-4

Rochester, Mich.

July 17-18

Midwest Division

June 8-9

East Setauket, N.Y

July 22-23

Memphis, Tenn.

Indianapolis

June 9

Flushing , N.Y (wheelchair)

Aug . 2

Philadelphia (wheelchair)

San Diego Division

June 9-11

Jefferson City, Mo.

Aug . 4-5

Bloomington, Minn.

June 10- 11

Grenada , Miss .

Aug . 5-6

Hamden, Conn.

Texas Division

June 10-11

Austin , Texas

Aug . 5-6

Montgomery, Texas

Austin, Texas

June 10-11

Columbia, Mo.

Aug . 6-7

Frederick, Md.

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June 11 -12

La Jolla, Calif.

Aug. 7-8

Evergreen, Colo.

Lansing, Mich .

June 15-16

Dixvi lle Notch, N.H.

Aug. 10

Cincinnati (wheelchair)

Midwest Division

June 15-16

Mesa, Ariz.

Columbus, Ohio

June 17-18

Greensboro, N.C.

Aug . 10-11

Banksville, N.Y

Midwest Division

June 19-20

Houston*

Aug. 12-13

Nassau, N.J.

Indianapolis

June 24-25

Ventura, Calif.

Aug . 12-13

Columbus, Ohio

Midwest Division

June 24-25

Albany, N.Y

Aug . 18-20

Tulsa, Okla .

Indianapolis

June 24-25

Florence, S.C.

Aug . 19-20

Industry Hills, Calif.

Atlanta

Aug. 19-20

Carmel, Calif.

Rochester, N.Y.

San Diego Division

June 25-26

San Diego

July 7-9

Eugene, Ore.

Aug. 19-20

Texas Division

July 8-9

Fountain Valley, Calif.

Aug . 19-20

Park City, Utah

The Woodlands, Texas

July 8-9

Queens, N.Y

Aug. 26-27

Nashville, Tenn .

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Oahu, Hawaii Seattle Kansas City, Kan. North Wales, Pa .

Winter Park, Fla .

Fitchburg, Mass.

Clearwater, Fla. Palm Coast, Fla .

Mountain View, Calif.

Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an exam, upgrade and CTC unless noted. Exam cancellations must be received no later than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation fee will be charged accordingly. Affiliate members: late cancellation fee - $75; failure to cancel - application fee is forfeited. Certified members: late cancellation fee - $25; failure to cancel - $25 plus the upgrade fee is forfeited. Registr~­ tion for another exam will not be accepted until cancellation fees are paid.

specialty courses (2 credits per four-hour course ; 4 credits per eight-hour course)

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, June 1, Naples, Fla. (4 hours) , G. Sai/es Competitive doubles, June 3, Naples, Fla. (4 hours), T. Martin The deadline to register and/or cancel a course is 15 working days before the event.

Anyone canceling late or failing to cancel will forfeit one-half the course fee. This schedule is subject to change. Call the USPTA Membership Department for additional information or write via e-mail to membership@uspta.org.

specialist training Specialist in Competitive Player Development and Little Tennis training weeks.

Racquet service workshop (4 credits) June 4 July 16

Fitchburg, Mass.

Clearwater, Fla.

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Oxendine is the tennis pro at the Vicksburg Country Club in Vicksburg, Miss.

USPTA Pro 1 Garry Nadebaum is head of the recreation department at the Shangri-La, Oklahoma's premier resort located in Grove, Okla. Nadebaum is also a member of the USTA and the USRSA. Scott Harrington, USPTA Pro 1, has joined the Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Bay, Fla ., as the head tennis professional.

Harrington He is responsible for teaching group and private lessons, conducting clinics, working with members in the tennis-teaching center and coordinating member events .

Dave Kozlowski, USPTA Master Professional, is the host and executive producer for " Florida Tennis Talk with Dave Kozlowski." The Sunshine Network will be airing the 30-minute show three times during the week. In its second year, the show features player/ celebrity interviews, pro tips, inside and behind the scenes and tennis trivia contests .

Head/ Penn is the sponsor of the show.

USPTA Master Professional Charlie Lundgren reached a milestone in his tennis-teaching Lundgren career by giving his 3,0001h tennis lesson.

Lundgren , a sport psychologist, has been teaching and coaching tennis since 1950. He founded Camp Racquet, one of the first tennis camps in the country. Lundgren has appeared in articles in Life magazine and Psychology Today, and has been fea tured on several television programs.

Fred B. Thompson Ill, USPTA, has been appointed head tennis professional at the Wigwam Resort and Country Club in Litchfield Park, Ariz.

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Bud Schroeder - Midwest Pro of the Year Cr~ig

Willeford - Outstanding Education award and Rookie of the Year

Will Cleveland - Facility Manager of the Year Jon Bemisderfer- Fay Tooley Memorial award Mark Bey - Individual Junior Coach of the Year Ken Alrutz - Team Coach of the Year Christine Mott - Female Playing Pro of the Year Sheila Chiricosta - Female 35s Playing Pro of the Year Chris Wing - Female 45s Playing Pro of the Year Robert Breen - Male 45s Playing Pro of the Year Teresa Baker- USPTA's Nancy Mickler award Also receiving awards were; Nancy Alfonso - Illinois State Pro of the Year Dan Moster- Indiana State Pro of the Year Matthew Haley - Michigan State Pro of the Year Mark Meadow - Wisconsin State Pro of the Year Walt Oden - Ohio State Pro of the Year

USPTA Midwest Division president, have acquired the Wildwood Racquet Club in Fort Wayne, Ind .

Cleveland has served as the general manager since 1988 and Berning has been the head tennis professional since 1991 .

Manufacturers Bolle Inc. will be moving its Denver headquarters and joining Bushnell at Worldwide Sports and Recreation Inc.'s headquarters in Overland Park, Kan .

The consolidation is being done to achieve opera tional efficiencies and to improve customer service.

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Texa s Division award winners, from left to right: Guillaume Gathier- Open Men's Player of the Year (co-winner) ; Rick Meyers- Lloyd Sessions Educational Merit award; Anders Ericksson - Open Men's Player of the Year (co-winner) ; Mike Doty - Pro of the Year; Kelly Marshall - Charlie McCleary Community Service award; Greg Alexander - USTA Developmental Coach of the Year; Kathy Vick- Senior Women's Player of the Year; Tommy Connell- Men 's Senior Player of the Year; Larry Eichenbaum- Special Service award; and Karen Crumpton - USTA Texas Section Community Service award.

Not pictured are award winners: Sheryl Behne , Facility Manager of the Year; Brian Poynter, Coach of the Year; and Doug Davis, USTA Coach of the Year.

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Head introduced the C Tech Control line and the Courtside line of contour tech shoes in February. Designed "close to the ground" and with a graph tech plate in the outsole, the C Tech Control offers extra torque resistance and stability for the more ag gressive player. Suggested retail price is $84.95 for the mid and $74.95 for the low-cut shoe.

Penn Racquet Sports introduced a new titanium tennis ball in its Pro Penn line.

The Pro Penn Tournament Titanium , which can be recognized by a gray seam, will be available exclusively at pro and specialty stores where a USPTA pro is on staff. The new tennis ball features a titanium -reinforced natural rubber core that provides power and stability without adding weight or affecting playability.

Head/ Penn has also introduced the first oversized tennis ball , the Penn Championships OS. Six percent larger than standard tennis balls, it is designed for players that want better visibility and longer rallies for more consistent shot placement.

Head and Andre Agassi have combined efforts to design

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s-Js racquets that enhance the overall performance of a player. The Agassi Junior Racquet Collection was introduced in March. The Radical Junior is a graphite racquet designed for players age 10 and up who are dedicated to the competitive sport of tennis .

Additional racquets in Head's Junior collection include the Ti.Junior, Agassi 25* ,Agassi 23* and Agassi 21 * .

=:_I ~-Jj ~ _j J expansive line of tennis strings, racquets and oth er gear. For information about the catalog, call (800) 333-0337 , or visit www.gammasports .com .

The Farley Group has produced an air-supported structure that offers four seasons of temperature controlled playing comfort.

By equipping the insulated structures w ith an opaque external membrane it becomes more energy efficient. The Farley Group furnishes energy esti mates based on dimensions, geographic locations and local utility rates.

WORLD TEAMTENNIS

Associations

In conjunction with the 20 1hconsecutive season of the DuPont World TeamTennis Professional league , a new logo was released. The logo symbolizes the dedication to strengthening the WTT brand . Healthy Xchange TM Inc., a nutrition and health Du Pont e-business, will be the primary sponsor for the 2000 2001 DuPont WTT Professional league, DuPont WTT Recreational league and the annual All-Star Smash Hits TM event.

The new Pro Rx Grip by Gamma Sports is a maximum cushioned replacement grip designed for exceptional comfort and feel. It utilizes a unique comfort foam backing with a concave spiral that allows the grip to conform to your hand . For more information, call (800) 333-0337, or visit the Web site at www.gammasports.com.

Gamma's new 2000 catalog has an exciting lineup of new products and its ever-

The CMAA raised $8,265 to aid in the American Red Cross Camilla Georgia Relief fund, which assists victims of the tornadoes that took the lives of several residents and displaced many from their homes.

Miscellany The 121h Annual College Tennis Exposure Camp, the nation's only summer camp taught exclusively by head college tennis coaches , will offer six weeks of ten nis training this summer for competitive high school and tournament players ages 15-18. The camps will be held at University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla., June 18-30; Auburn University in Auburn Ala ., July 9-14 and Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., July 23-Aug.11. For more information about the College Tennis Exposure Camp, call (800) 4462238, or visit the Web site at www.collegetennis.com.

Peter Burwash International is now managing the tennis center in Mauritius, the Le Saint Geran. The resort features playing and coaching facilities suitable for players of all ages and abil ities to get started , get better and play as much tennis as they wish .

Paul Wardlaw has a new vid eo, High-Percentage Tennis, that presents his win ning system of play, called the "directionals, " that he 's used throughout his 14 successful seasons at the college level. With this system, players will respond instinctively to game situations, minimizing errors and making their play more consis tent . For more information contact Kelly Miller at (800) 747-4457 or e-ma il kellym@ hkusa .com.

Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., will be Central Flori da 's home for Junior Tennis Development this sum mer as the Nike Junior Tennis Camp and Tourna ment Tough Training . Session dates are June 11-16, 18-23, and 25-30 for the Nike Junior Tennis Camp.

The Tournament Tough Training will be July 2-7, 914, 16-21 and 23-28. Resi dent and day camps are offered for both programs.

To register or for more information, please call (800) NIKE CAMPS.

Passings USPTA member Bob Huang of Lincolnwood , Ill., passed away March 6 of cancer. Huang was named the USPTA Illinois Pro of the Year in 1978 and also served as president of the Chicago and Indoor Tennis Associations.

CLASSIFIEDS BACKBOARDS Rally Master Backboards. Lowest prices, 20-year warranty. Puncture, fade and crack prooÂŁ Quiet performance. Free brochure. Dealers wanted. (800) 609-9966.

BOOKS AND VIDEOS www. TennisExpress.com: biomechanics, mental tennis, movement/ footwork videos. Drill books, training products, ball machines, coaching manuals. FREE catalog.

(800) 833-6615.

EDUCATION Professional Tennis Management. Associate degree program by distance learning. www.illawarra college.bizland.com. E-mail: admission.s@i!lawarrarollege.bizJand.rom

EMPLOYMENT BERKHEIMERS'S TENNIS SERVICES. A pro-placement service in Vero Beach, Fla., is actively matching USPTA managers, tennis

directors, head pros and assistants to clubs, resorts and academies nationwide. Call Gerry Berkheimer for details at (561) 388-5491 Monday-Friday.

TENNIS EMPLOYMENT and tennis news is now available from Bob Larson. For FREE two-month trial, send your name and "Free USPTA trial" to tennisnews @aol.com.

www. tennisjobs .com The Tennis Job Line is a tennis professional's employment service.

It advertises tennis openings at country clubs, tennis clubs, resorts, public facilities, colleges and summer camps.

MENTAL STRENGTH TRAINING "How to be a fierce competitor, win more trophies and be a bemer athlete." Order the MENTAL STRENGTH AND PEAK PERFORMANCE training manual. $64.97, 84-pages, 8 1/z x 11, soft cover. www.MentalSrrength.com.

REAL ESTATE TENNIS CLUB FOR SALE Beautiful private tennis club with seven courts on six acres, 4,600-squarefoor clubhouse, including 1 bed/ 1 bath apartment, cafe/bar and pro shop. Excellent Anaheim Hills, CaliÂŁ, location. Ten percent cap rare. $1,050,000. Call Greg Langdon (949) 280-2291.

TENNIS SOFTWARE AddVantage Yours Inc., a tennis software company. Club Management, a user-friendly software package will run your facility. Visit Web sire to view our specialized product line: www.addvanrageyours.com or call (914) 533-5189.

TRAINING/ CONSULTING TennisConcepts.com, Jay Hard.man, US PTA Master Professional, training, consulting, seminars, publications. Call (330) 4979408 or e-mail jay@rennis conceprs.com.

VACATION OPPORTUNITIES WANTED! Tennis professionals and tennis coaches. The Professional Coaches Association offers numerous opportunities for tennis pros and coaches to participate in PCA Working Vacation Programs at exclusive resorts throughout the Caribbean. Join this long-running and successful program that so many professionals have enjoyed.

For information, contact Mark Burns at (508) 945-8863.

Rates: $30 for 20 words, minimum per issue . 50 cents per word thereafter. Pay by check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. Prepayment is required . Supply typed copy and include full nome, telephone number, credit cord number and expiration dote. (No agency or cosh discounts.)

Issue closes 15th of month, two months preceding cover dote. Fox to (7 13) 9787780, attn: AOOvontoge clossifieds. No clossifieds will be accepted by telephone. No exceptions ore mode.

USPTA cannot verify nor be responsible for the contents of any advertisement. It reserves the right to reied any advertisement at its discretion.

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