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contents

the total professional - enhancing your career

departments 3 President's message

10 Ask the professor - Separate your needs from your wants to connect with your goals - by Jack Gwppel, Ph.D.,

5 CEO's message

USPTA Master Professional — Identifying your needs can help you make positive changes in your life.

9 USPTA mailbox 23 USPTA drill

34 Pro Penn Quarterly Discount

26 Classifieds

features

27 Career development

12 Tuning up your student's game for the summer by John Robinson, USPTA — Tips on proper tennis preparation for your students.

30 Industry action 33

Little Tennis tips

24 A tournament where everybody wins - by Michael Friedman, USPTA — Encourage on-court coaching while holding your own junior tennis tournament.

news

uspta world conference on tennis 4 Bolle improves product selection, customer service

7 USPTA launches distance learning center Seminars by top speakers can be heard online at uspta.com 8 Opposed slate of 2001 -2003 national Board of Directors

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Marco Island activity and entertainment guide

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Deadline approaches for award nominations

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2001 World Conference Planner update

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16 USPTA members excel in Career Development Program

*** On the cover ... The Marco Island Marriott Resort and Golf Club on Marco Island, Fla.

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ADDvontage magazine editorial offices USPTA World Headquarters 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One Houston, TX 77042 Phone-(713) 978-7782 (800) USPTA-4U Fax-(713) 978-7780 e-mail - magazine@uspta.org www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Editor Shawna Riley Managing editor Julie Myers Assistant managing editor Kimberly Forrester Circulation Kathy Buchanan Advertising John Dettor Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central time ADDvanfage is published monthly by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

The opinions expressed in ADDvanfage are those of the authors and not necessarily those of ADDvanfage or the USPTA. Copyright© United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. 2001. All rights reserved.

Reproduction of any portion of the magazine is not permitted without written permission from USPTA. ADDvantage/June 2001

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President's message USPTA is both inclusive and exclusive

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ince I have been involved with the USPTA, we have taken great pride in the fact that USPTA professionals are "the best by test."

As I look at our membership, the bulk of our professionals are in the Professional 1 and Professional 2 category, and many are striving to some day earn our highest rating - Master Professional. Since the beginning, USPTA has strived to offer unequaled opportunities for tennis-teaching professionals to improve their skills and increase their knowledge. Also, USPTA membership serves as the most effective forum for the exchange of information, ideas and experiences among teaching professionals.

The primary goal of USPTA has always been to raise the standards of the tennis profession while promoting greater awareness of the sport by:

your national board and Executive Committee, work diligently to fulfill each and every goal. As our tennis industry grows however, it's the "playing an active role in all matters affecting the tennis-teaching profession" t\iat we must continually address.

Today our sport is faced with a player base that continues to increase its frequency of play and demands more instruction. With our growing population of players and the status of our economy, consumers want lessons and programs that meet their needs. As you know, the working hours of the tennis-teaching professional are not the norm and it's becoming more and more difficult to fulfill tennis consumer needs. I'm sure you've experienced the same issues as many other professionals:"1need a part-time instructor, not a full-time P-1 orP-2 professional. I just need them to fill Promoting and stimulating the job the void in clinics, programs or durmarket for qualified tennis-teaching Joe Thompson ing the odd hours of the day. " professionals.

Obviously, there is a need for Continuing the education of tennis teachers through this type of member category — the seasonal inongoing educational opportunities. structor, or recreational instructor - and other alEstablishing and improving relationships with club lied associations are recognizing it and are capitalowners and managers, manufacturers and tennis con- izing on bringing these teachers into their delivery sumers at all levels. systems. We also must recognize this demand and Working in cooperation with major allied organiunderstand our opportunity to capitalize on it by zations within the tennis industry. expanding our organizational structure to accommodate additional tennis teachers without diminImproving the image of the tennis-teaching profesishing the association's current standards and prosion.

• Encouraging and maintaining high standards of con- fessionalism.

USPTA needs to effectively oversee all areas of duct among its members.

• Holding prize-money tournaments for tennis-teach- the tennis-teaching profession—from novice to Master Professional—and supply tennis teachers ing professionals.

• Creating opportunities that permit the free exchange with an appropriate level of education and membership benefits to avoid fragmentation of periphof business and teaching concepts among peers.

• Organizing grassroots events that benefit teaching eral categories of teachers. If our association can do this, we can create a unified voice that will professionals and tennis-playing consumers.

• Playing an active role in all matters affecting the impact the tennis-teaching profession, the job market and the destiny of all tennis teachers. tennis-teaching profession.

USPTA must be the trade association of "all" tennis teachers.

All of these goals are mentioned in the USPTA The national board and Executive Committee Membership Directory, and as president, I along with

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Joseph Thompson

First Vice President

Mark McMahon

Vice Presidents David T. Porter, Ed.D. Ron Woods Harry Gilbert Tom Daglis Secretary-treasurer Randy Mattingley Past President

Will Hoag

WORLD HEADQUARTERS CEO

Tim Heckler

Director of Operations Executive Assistant

Rich Fanning Marty Bostrom

Director of Communications

Shawna Riley

Creative Services Director

Julie Myers

Director of Public Relations

Diane Richbourg

Director of Sports Marketing

John Dettor Kimberly Forrester

Publications Coordinator Communications/ Divisional Liaison

Jill Kite

Communications Multimedia

Shannon Kopp Andres Ballesteros

Director of Fred Viancos Professional Development Corporate Janice Stollenwerck Services Administrator Receptionist

Pamela Lowstetter

Computer Services/ Kathy Buchanan Club Relations Computer Services/ Data Entry

Sylvia Ortiz

Computer Systems Administrator

Quincy Kwok

Divisional Executive Administrator

Yvonne Hung

Membership and Vicky Tristan Certification Coordinator Membership Assistant Danielle Mead Payroll/Benefits Controller

Renee Heckler Wanda Lindamood

Insurance/ Ellen Weatherford Merchandise Services Insurance Services

Norma Martin

Merchandise Services Charlene Davis

LEGAL COUNSEL Attorney-at-law Paul Waldman For information, write the USPTA World Headquarters 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One Houston, TX 77042 Phone (713) 97-USPTA (800) USPTA-4U Fax (713) 978-7780 e-mail - uspta@uspta.org Internet - www.uspta.com Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Bolle improves product selection, customer service

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olle, the official sunglass of the USPTA, is entering its fourth year in partnership with the Association. Recent changes at Bolle have led to improvements in service and product selection that USPTA members should know about.

Last summer both Bolle and Serengeti were purchased

by Bushnell Performance Optics and were consolidated into Bushnell's Kansas headquarters and distribution center. USPTA members could benefit from this. For instance, Bushnell, a long time leader in sales of scopes, binoculars and other innovative optical equipment, will launch in June an all-new, ultralight speed gun sunglass model that is on the cutting edge of technology. It will be a must-have piece of equipment for every USPTA professional.

This year Bolle is offering three new, exciting Competivision (tennis specific) models. The first is a bright candy apple red Vigilante and Parole frame. The second is the new denim colored Canebreak, which has been a big hit this spring. The big news however, is the launch of the new Turbulence model.

Like the Vigilante, Parole and Original, the Turbulence is an interchangeable unisex model that is made from the very flexible hydrated memory nylon and comes with two sets of lenses. The Turbulence has two huge advantages the other models don't have.

The first is a unique, easy-to-change lens system that has the lenses sliding horizontally into place. The second is that while one set of lenses is Competivision, the other is a polarized lens.

Polarized lenses are the hottest lenses in the industry and have a great consumer following. Bolle is the first sunglass company to launch an interchangeable polycarbonate lens in an eight-base (curved) polarized configuration. Polarized lenses are in demand because they block all of the horizontally reflected photons of light. Because only the vertical component of light is passing through the lens, almost all reflected light and annoying glare is eliminated resulting in less squinting and eye fatigue. Polarized lenses are great for driving and are very popular for use around water. Fisherman and boating enthusiasts have long appreciated polarized lenses. As with all of Bolle's lenses, the Turbulence offers 100 percent UVA and UVB protection.

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In the past three years Bolle has sold over 6,000 Competivision frames to USPTA members by proform, and many USPTA members carry Bolle and now Serengeti sunglasses in their pro shops. In order to better service USPTA members who would like to purchase not only Competivision glasses but many other Bolle, Serengetti and Bushnell products, Bolle has partnered with Sport Star USA to service all USPTA proform needs. Sport Star USA is one of the finest proform fulfillment companies in the business and this year will make it very easy for USPTA members to get their favorite sunglasses at great prices!

Ordering can be done two ways: First, by filling out the proform that will come by mail or, second, by going online to purchase glasses any time!

Here's how to order from the Internet: • Go to www.sportstarprosales.com • Use user name USPTA and PAC (Personal Access Code) 48104321 • Be ready to input your USPTA membership number.

• Order using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.

• Order up to four glasses per order and place two orders a year as long as they are four months apart.

• Call Judy at (303) 530-7811 with questions about the site or how to access product.

Be sure to check out the site and remember you can purchase a lot more than just Competivision sunglasses.

To order Bolle, Bushnell or Serengeti product for a pro shop or for more information on any of our products, call Bushnell Customer Service at (800) 22-Bolle. To find out who your tennis sales rep is, call (800) 269-

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CEO's message Today's tennis role models can take a lesson from players of the past

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rom a very young age, we begin to collect fronted by the agent who was there for crowd conthe memories and life experiences that play trol and protection. I was shocked at his story, since a large role in shaping our personalities and this was the first time I had heard it, and he asked our attitudes toward people or situations. me several more questions about celebrities.

As a father, I often discuss these life experiences "What do agents do?" Why do players need with my young children. Recently, I had the chance agents?" And, "Why can't the players just be themto point out an example of just such an experience selves?" after one of my daughter's soccer games.

I told him that there were lots of good business After playing for almost an entire season, the reasons for a celebrity (or tennis player) to employ an youngest girl on the team happened to be in the agent. I explained that agents take care of the details right place at the right time and for a celebrity, that they negotiate conscored her first goal, which was met tracts for the celebrities and generally with tremendous cheers from the take care of the business needs of a stands. On the way home from the famous player. game, I told my son, David, that the David wasn't convinced and said, young girl would never forget the "Daddy, I think mainly that they are moment when she scored that goal. really mean! They are just there to I continued to explain the imporkeep people away from the player, tance of such an experience by rebecause that's what the agent did counting similar circumstances from when I tried to be friendly with my own life that made indelible im." (name withheld) pressions on me.

I thought David's experience with To reinforce my discussion, I Tim Heckler an agent and celebrity player would asked him if he had experienced make a good editorial subject, but it something in his short lifetime that left an unforlacked a bright side or a solution. Then, I sat down gettable impression on him. After some intense at my desk and noticed a Legends newsletter, pubthinking and some mentions of a few minor items, lished by Grand Slam Sports Marketing. As I paged he asked, "Do bad things count?" through it, I saw the smiling faces of many of the He said there was one thing that had happened world's greatest tennis celebrities, including Roy a couple of years ago (when he was only 9) that he Emerson, Ken Rosewall, Rod Laver, Owen Davidfelt he would never forget. He continued to tell me son, Luis Ayala, Alex Olmedo, Fred Stolle, Mike his story, saying he was on a trip with me and was Davies, Pancho Segura, Dick Stockton and Cliff very excited about the prospect of meeting a famous Drysdale â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to name just a few! (I realize that although tennis player, whom he had both watched play on the Legends newsletter only highlighted the men's side TV and commentate tennis matches on various ocof tennis, that there are just as many notable women casions. Since I was involved in this national event, tennis celebrities.) he was first in line to meet and shake hands with Seeing these former players reminded me of anthis particular tennis celebrity. other situation I wish my son could have experienced, He went on to say how sad he was to realize that and I told him about it. the celebrity was so unfriendly and distant and that In my youth, I had played on the international this made him even more uncomfortable during the circuit (as the tour was known then), and I had 15-second autograph session he was granted. He known many of the players I mentioned above. And, went on to complain about how difficult it was to after many years, there's no special reason that would be nice to or talk to the celebrity without being conlead me to believe that any of these players should

It's important that all tennis players, whether they are celebrities or not, take on the role of tennis ambassadors and create positive lifetime experiences for all fans â&#x20AC;&#x201D; young or old.

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from previous page remember me.

However, during last year's U.S. Open, I was attending some industry meetings at a New York City hotel and several of the Legends from Grand Slam Sports were staying at the same hotel. As I was walking down a hallway, I heard someone yell, "Hey, Timmy, how are ya?"

I turned in surprise to see Owen Davidson, who was trying to catch up with me to shake hands. We talked and within a minute or two, Ken Rosewall showed up. I had not known Ken as well, but Owen introduced us again by saying, "Hey Muscles, you remember Timmy Heckler, don't you?"

Ken smiled, extended his hand and said, "Of course I do. How are you - what are you doing nowadays?"

They both chatted a while, and to tell you the truth I probably didn't hear half of what was said because I was so impressed with the fact that I was in the company of two great role models who seemed unaware

of their own celebrity status in the tennis world. They even took the time to ask about what I was now doing and what had transpired in the last 35 years.

The experience reminded me that I've always enjoyed a warm relationship with all of the players from that era, whether I ran into Butch Buchholz at the Ericsson Open, Carole Graebner at The Super Show, Luis Ayala at a party in Houston or various other "legends" at USPTA events or other industry functions.

Perhaps I would have never realized that today's role models are very different from those of the past if my son had not relayed his experience to me.

In this era of star appeal and big money, the moral of this story might also demonstrate how important it is for us, as teachers, to begin to develop player attitudes toward people and specifically fans for those of our students who do become famous.

It's important that all tennis players,

whether they are celebrities or not, take on the role of tennis ambassadors and create positive lifetime experiences for all fans â&#x20AC;&#x201D; young or old. Today's players can take a different kind of lesson from the legends of yesterday. They can learn that it doesn't take much effort to smile and appear to be genuinely interested in an adoring 9-year-old fan, whose life, love of the game, and attitude about fame they may affect forever.^

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USPTA launches distance learning center Seminars by top speakers can be heard online at uspta.com

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t used to be that participating in continuing education required travel. Now, USPTA is making it easier and less expensive than ever for its members to receive valuable information with a new distance learning program.

Distance learning is any form of education that takes place outside a physical classroom or a face-to-face setting. In today's technological society, the term usually refers to education attained over the Internet or via various other portable media such as videotape, audiotape or CD-ROM. USPTA's distance learning program blends some long-standing educational resources and exciting new ones made possible by recent technology. The Association has long provided ADDvantage magazine, whose educational content has been improving steadily, plus books, videotapes and audiotapes. USPTA was one of the first in the tennis industry to establish a Web site, which has grown into several sites containing large amounts of educational information.

Now, the content on the master site at www.uspta.com has been updated for the launch of a distance learning center with an extensive library of educational seminars offered online in audio format.

It's all available to USPTA members and the tennis-playing public anywhere there is access to a personal computer.

The distance learning center has four major categories of seminars: 1. Teaching skills, for teaching techniques and lesson ideas 2. Business skills, for self-improvement and tennis programming ideas 3. Sport science, for the latest scientific information 4. Facility management, for managerial techniques and skills Within these four categories, seminars are grouped more narrowly so that it's simple to find specific subjects. Speakers include Vic Braden, Warren Bosworth, Ken DeHart, Stan Oley, Gary Sailes, Ph.D., and many more.

To listen, simply go to an area of interest and click on the link to start the seminar. Playback requires Windows Media Player. A free version may be downloaded from www.microsoft.com/windowsmedia.

We hope that everyone will take advantage of this new, free service. The site will continually be updated as USPTA builds the library from previous World Conferences, recent seminars and other special presentations. In the future, it may include Microsoft PowerPoint, video and live presentations.

Please e-mail any questions to education@uspta.org or call (800) USPTA-4U.«S»

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Opposed slate of 2001 -2003 national Board of Directors In accordance with the provisions contained in the USPTA bylaws Article IV, Section 3, the following individuals have been added to the ballot for election to the 2001 -2003 Board of Directors: President

Townsend Gilbert to oppose Joseph Thompson

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Ruth Ann Gardner to oppose Paula Scheb

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USPTA mailbox Dear USPTA, Just used the [USPTA Web] site to list a new job. It worked very easily and it was very efficient. It sure seems very professional.

Thanks for keeping our association up to date with the most professional look on the Web. Sincerely, Guy Parks, USPTA Columbus, Ohio Dear USPTA, Great job. The new Web site is much easier to use, and get around.

Sincerely, Townsend Gilbert, USPTA Chester, Vt.

Dear USPTA, The new site looks great.

My compliments to the Web site staff.

Regards, Fred Burdick, USPTA Dalton, Ga. Dear USPTA, I had my sons check out the new Web site and they were also impressed. Continue the good work.

Sincerely, Daniel Burgess, USPTA Freeport, N.Y. Dear USPTA, Your new Web site is nice, but where are the job listings?

It now takes 10 times as long

to find them, and I am still looking. Please help.

Sincerely, Jim Cook, USPTA Shavertown, Pa. Editor's note: The job listings, or Find-a-Pro, are linked from a button on the first page ofuspta.com (afterplaying or skipping the movie). There is also a link to Find-aPro on each menu in the site.

Some members have been unable to locate Find-a-Pro because they do not have the Macromedia Flash Player on their computers.

This is a free download that will enable a computer to play advanced graphics on our site and many others. However, to accommodate those without the program, we have removed the Flash file from the Web

portal page. The look remains the same. The USPTA home page (the big star) still contains the Flash file, however, those without the program can access the same information by clicking "Site map" on the menu across the bottom of the screen.

Send your letters to the editor, along with a daytime f hone number or email address to, ADDvantage, USPTA, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One, Houston, TX 77042; fax to (713) 978-7780; or via e-mail to magazme@uspta.org. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.

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to connect with your goal! of all it may be very difficult to change, but we have found that once people get connected to reality and purpose in their lives, action plans are fairly simple to develop. It takes time and it takes disciplined training, however.

This is critical to understand.

People do not simply change overnight unless something drastic (a life-threatening illness, etc.) happens. Assuming that isn't the case and someone still wishes to create positive change in his life, what is a possible process he could go through?

When it comes to affecting change in their lives, people must ask themselves why they want to change; not just realize they need to change. For example, many people know they need to lose weight, stop being so defensive, get better organized or get more connected to what's important.

They already know that eating better is meaningful, or that exercising is meaningful. But, they must look inside themselves. Are they exercising just to lose weight? Why not really find out why? Because if they are trying to lose weight, they are dealing with self-image and health. If they want to get connected to someone, then it is love or selfesteem. People must identify the need they are trying to meet by changing their lifestyle. Once they identify their needs, and then start getting their needs organized â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and once they behave based on their needs - suddenly they won't be needing to make excuses any longer. Once they become emotionally connected to whatever is important to them, then prioritization is easy.

They will have their values lined up, they will know what their

When it comes to affecting change in their lives, people must ask themselves why they want to change; not just realize they need to change. needs are, they will listen very closely to their needs and say "no" to many of their wants.

So, if this is you we are talking about, you must separate your needs from your wants. For example, regarding food, a need is nourishment and calories for energy, whereas a want is that hot fudge sundae at the ice cream stand down the street (nothing wrong with that now and then).

Then, the goal becomes that your wants actually become your needs. When you want to eat well or exercise, you will live your life to meet that goal.

These are just a few ideas

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by John Robinson, USPTA

Although tennh will improve your physical conditioning, the ierioiu summer player Md prepare before the winner ieaion begins

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D often tennis professionals encounter recreational tennis players that are sedentary during the fall, winter and early spring season, and then expect to be in prime playing condition for the summer tennis season. One of the dangers for this type of athlete is injury A pulled muscle, torn achilles tendon, sprained ankle, heat stroke or a general lack of conditioning are just a few of the concerns we have for our students.

So, because those "summer-serious" tennis warriors will soon be coming out of hibernation, I felt the need to jot down a few recommendations for them to aid in their preparation. The following tips are vital to the proper preparation of your tennis players with regard to equipment, physical conditioning, exposure to the elements and game maintenance.

Equipment When driving a long distance in your car, you probably check the oil and the other essential fluids. Otherwise, your vehicle might not be in its best shape for the long haul. Your student's tennis equipment should be viewed much the same.

Let's start with the racquet. It seems that every year, racquet companies come up with new frames for virtually every style of player. My brother once asked me, "What racquet is best for me?" My answer was generic, "Well, any frame that fits your playing style." If your student is a player with a large and fast swing, then a racquet that is not too wide coupled with some control in the frame is the one for them. If they are not a big hitter, and if their swing is short and compact, then a larger wide body racquet with extra length might give them 12

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more punch in their strokes. Every company now produces racquets for every style.

What if your students say their racquets from last year are just fine? Well, that's great, but we have to examine their strings. Here's a basic formula to remember: if they play tennis once a week, then string their racquet once per year. If they play twice per week, then restring twice per year. You get the point? But, beware of dead and duddy strings. Since strings are stretched at between approximately 50 to 70 pounds of pressure, even if they are played at all, those strings will lose not only tension, but also resiliency and elasticity. Therefore, the strings could be dead. Even if the strings are intact, have students get a new string job at the beginning of the summer season to add liveliness. A 15-gauge string is thicker and more durable than a 16- or 17-gauge string. The thinner strings give a better feel, so choose string according to a student's needs.

OK, the weapon is ready for battle.

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wisely. If your students are wearing tennis shoes that are green from mowing the grass, or shoes that have lost their cushioning, then it's time for them to make a purchase. Of course, style and color are important, but players should look for a shoe that is not too snug and that provides ample room in the toe box. Once they purchase the shoes, have them wear them around the house or office for a few days before hitting the courts - just like a new baseball glove, they have to work them in, allow the shoes to "fit" around their feet before going to battle.

Racquet, string, shoes ... what's next?

Clothing! Advise your students to stay up with the current fashions. No more stiff collars, tube socks up to the knees or headbands for gosh sakes! If your students are part of the over-40 crowd, then listen to this: tennis clothing has become baggier!

It's OK to wear looser clothing, it's in style.

It took my father years to toss his old Fred Perry shorts that were three sizes too small.

If the new multi-colored dress, skirt, shirt or shorts are baggier than normal, promote them to your students anyway. If your students look good, they'll radiate more confidence on the court.

Conditioning I hear so many people say, "I need to play more tennis to get into shape." Although tennis will improve your physical conditioning, the serious summer player should prepare before the summer season

begins. A walk around the block, a light jog early in the morning, static stretches to add flexibility ... all of these activities will help to prepare them for their athletic season.

When I played college tennis, our athletic director (we called him Coach Flip) always said, "Guys, the matches that you play next spring will be won this fall." In other words, preparation before the season will help greatly during the season.

How do your students do it? Well, we have to pinpoint two important areas of interest for them: 1) their lungs and 2) their flexibility.

When we speak about lungs, we are actually speaking of endurance for long matches. During the winter months, have your students put on a big coat and take a two-mile walk outside, jog in place in the basement or join an aerobics class. If they keep their lungs active during the off season, they will see a drastic improvement in their overall conditioning, especially in the beginning of the summer season.

How flexible are your students? The most flexible people are usually the most agile and quickest tennis players. Quick reflexes with feet and hands all add up to a sharper tennis player. Certain tennis-specific stretches will ensure that your students' bodies are not too tight going into a tennis match or workout, thereby, reducing the chance of injury. I like to ride my mountain bike around town in the morning before work or at lunchtime. This seems to keep me loose and flexible during the day.

Also, have them visit you for a list of tennis-specific stretches that would be beneficial. Make sure to recommend stretches for their lower back, hips and groin, upper trunk, and, of course, shoulders. All of the joints need a thorough stretching, such as ankles, elbows and wrists. Remember, when stretching, do not make it a dynamic "bouncing" stretch. Instead, keep it static and hold the stretch for at least eight to 10 seconds.

ton exposure Too often I see at my club a summer tennis player who has not prepared for the heat and humidity properly, and they pay the price. Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, cramps, fainting - it happens every day in the sun! It is very important to have your students drink water to prevent their body temperature from rising too quickly. If they are playing tennis or enjoying any physical activity, being thirsty is the body's signal to the brain to maintain the cooling system.

Just like a car, if radiator coolant is not added, then the vehicle overheats. On every changeover, have them drink water. The experts feel that fluid replacement drinks are OK, but water is better for keeping your body's temperature and status near a safe comfort zone. Remember, when the body sweats and the face becomes red, this is the body's way of cooling itself down. The body is working overtime to cool itself and if water is not replenished, then the body stops working. So be careful.

Aside from water intake, be cautious of the dangerous rays from the sun. Yes, a tan is very appealing, but having cancerous lesions removed from your skin is not as appealing. Promote wearing sunscreen with a high SPF rating for your students. Personally, I hate having ointments on my face, especially if I'm sweating. Shop around and find a sunscreen made of gel or a spray-on mist. In addition to sunscreen, wearing a light colored and thin hat will protect not only the face, nose and ears, but it will also deflect some of the sun's heat from draining them of energy.

Game maintenance

Keeping your lungs active during the offseason will drastically improve your overall conditioning, especially in the beginning of the summer season. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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are looking at a new "non-career" category that will allow us to serve these additional tennis teachers. For now, this group will be identified as developmental coaches.

Along with addressing the need for additional teachers, we are also faced with the task of rejuvenating our membership.

The growth of the USPTA is dependent upon establishing a clear entry-level membership and career path. This will also help us to ensure the future quality of instruction available to the tennis public, and we can do so by promoting our most valuable asset, a USPTA certification.

We have a responsibility to establish and implement a new membership level, arid this will require the cooperation and fo-

Since the beginning, USPTA has strived to offer unequaled opportunities for tennis-teaching professionals to improve their skills and increase their knowledge. cus of all USPTA leaders. The success of this initiative will define the future of our association and its viability for years to come.

As with any venture, the first steps related to introducing a new member category are the most difficult and the most critical. We must prepare to answer questions from existing members as well as justify the validity of the new category to potential new members. We must understand the burden of marketing this program and the need to maintain a sepa-

rate identity for USPTA-certified professionals. In the next few years, USPTA will be increasing its advertising budget to promote the differences of all teaching categories to owners, managers and to the playing public.

As an organization, USPTA will assume a leadership role in developing an entire new group of tennis teachers. We will benefit from both its participation in our programs and our influence over the larger tennisteaching community. Most of all, we will lead the industry in

establishing a grassroots network capable of delivering quality instruction and a new level of programs and initiatives. With the addition of this new category, USPTA will expand its influence over all tennis-teaching groups. And, yes, USPTA will be both, "inclusive" as well as "exclusive."«^»

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who have the same interests, and to maintain good health. Bottom line: Every player wants his game to be respectable and the envy of others. Remember, to improve at tennis, the player must hit a volume of balls utilizing proper technique.

How do students attain proper technique? By taking a series of lessons from you. You are a professional that has an enjoyable disposition and personality, you can locate their errors and correct them with easy-to-understand corrective techniques, and you also can give proper practice recommendations to develop muscle memory. Give review lessons for their serve, forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, footwork and match play tactics. A private lesson might be too expensive, so recommend group lessons. Place students in a group of similar levels to give them an opportunity It is very important to have your students drink water to to not only review proper mechanics, but prevent their body temperature from rising too quickly. also to enjoy the repetition of rallying with a ball machine or recruit a friend to rally their new friends from your class. with them in an organized fashion with What's the best way to hit a volume of the main goal being volume of hits. balls? After reviewing with you the proper It's great to see more and more Amertechnique, have them hit against a wall, rent 14

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icans playing tennis during the summer season. In fact, each year the number of new tennis players seems to increase. Tennis participation in the United States dropped tremendously in 1993 and 1994, but since 1995 it has steadily increased through a variety of programs spearheaded by the USTA, USPTA and the Tennis Industry Association. In fact, a recent TIA national survey shows that tennis participation (of players ages 12 and up) has risen from 19.5 million players in 1996 to 20.8 million players in 1999. That's an increase of over 1 million players!

I hope your students enjoy their tennis this summer, but I know they'll enjoy it more if they are prepared!^

John Robinson has been a USPTA member since 1988 and holds a P-l rating.

He has been with Van Der Meer Tennis University since 1993 and is currently one of the head professionals at the Van Der Meer Tennis Center located on Hilton Head Island, S.C. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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Friedman, Michael E. Gardner, Ruth Ann George, Dave Gerz, Nick Gilbert, J. Townsend Gorrnan-Smallman, Susan Griebenow, Zenda Groppel Ph.D., Jack L. Guluzzy, Donald Hambrook, Owen N. Harrington, Scott Hastings, Jim Hawes, Jeff Hayhurst, Jeff Heacock, Jim Henson, Don Herrick, Mary Ann Higgins, William Hoag, William D. Horn, Alvin D. Howe, Glen M, Humayun, Hassan Inn Jr., Frank Jackson, Steven D. Johnston, Barbara Jones, Carlton C. Jones, Kelly Joyce, John Justice, Jack Kearns, Patrick S. Kelly, Thomas A. Kindig, Shelly King, James Kobleur, Richard Koessler, Craig Kop, Randy A. Lopez, Angel MacDonald, Paul Maingot, Gerry R. Marshall, Kelly McCarthy, Kevin P. McGraw, Tom G. McMahon, Mark Mendoza, Carl G. Mercier, Michael Louis Michalko, Jack Miller, Ann! Moran, Eric S. Moran, Marc C. Moyer, David Newman, Jack Russell Nilsen, Karen Elizabeth Nonorgues, Jean-Pierre O'Brien, Boots Orwig, Mark B. Pakrick, Don G. Pant, Ajay Parker, Larry Pate, Billy Patrick, Daniel W. Pekich Jr., Steve Pfister, Henry (Hank) Porter Ed.D., David T. Potter, Scott D. Price, Benjamin W. Prutting, Richard Quario Jr., Bill Rawstorne, Lindsay L. Richbourg, Diane Ridgley, James W. Rive, Joey Saad, Raul E.

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Caputo, Joseph A, Carpio, Anthony Carvalho, Cid Castanares, Ernesto A. Cedros, Robert Samuel Centerbar, Richard Centrella, Mark S. Cervantes, Manuel S. Chadwell, Samuel R. Cham-A-Koon, Winston Chambers, Terrance D. Cheney, Brian Christman, Ronald Clark, Colin Cockerill, Park C. Cohen, Jeff F. Cole, James (Jim) Cole, Troy Coleman, Beverly Collins, Kathryn Collins, Scott E. Combs, Chris Cona, Rocco A. Cowan, Conrad Cox, Nancy T. Grain, Perk Crawford, Linda T. Cummings, Darryl W. Cunningham, Charles C. Cunninghame, Stephen J. Curtis, Nancy C. Cutchin, Stephen R. Dadich, Rich Daly, Laura R. Dang, Mark Dantzer, David C. Davidson, Jacynth C. Davis, David M. Davis, Kimberly Green Davis, Lavonne Renee Davis, Mark Davis, Matthew G. DeVilliers, Brian Derby, Michael DiCamillo, Geraldine M. (Jerri) Diamond, Steve

Felice, Joseph T. Feller, Robert R. Fiala, Paul E. Finch, Gay J. Flanagan, Philip A. Flanigan, Steve J. Flowers, Donald Fong, Courtney Foreman, William Foster, Vicki Franklin, Kim Lara Friedman, Barry S. Funk, Kim S. Gabelman, Scott Gallagher, Steve Gallauer, Hans Galle, Brian J. Games, Adrian D. Garancovsky, Greg Garcia, Alfredo Garron, Paul J. Gary, David Gaskins Jr., Donald Gassen, Rafael Gauthier, Guillaume Geraghty Jr., Walter Gibbens, Dennis Gidley, Kim Gilbert, Harry Gill, Chuck Gill, Ravi Ginnard, Mary Gjurich, Martha Golsmith, Robert P. Gooch, Terrie L. Goodling, Jenni E. Gould, Dick Graff, Michael E Graham-Kloock, Laura Grayson, James Matthew Green, Michael Greene Jr., Robert Greenstreet, Daryl Gritti, Nick Grubb, Jason W Guerin, Kent R.

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The 165-yard island hole has players shooting off an elevated tee across a 360-foot ex^__ panse of water to a bulkheaded green with ;^g—^^^ wraparound bunkers backed by three anxious Wi sand hazards. Eight large lakes surround the \1| course, some 30-feet deep, affecting 15 different holes. Marcomarriottresort.com/golf.htm

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Members must meet certain requirements and complete a form available from the World Headquarters. The completed application must be received at the World Headquarters by July 13.

Awards are presented in the following categories: • • • • • • •

Professional of the Year Industry Excellence Award High School Coach of the Year College Coach of the Year Touring Coach of the Year George Bacso Tester of the Year Players of the Year • Men's open division • Men's 35-and-over division • Men's 45-and-over division • Women's open division • Women's 35-and-over division • Women's 45-and-over division

To obtain a form, call the World Headquarters at (800) USPTA-4U or write pr@uspta.org.^>

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A tournamentwhere everybody wins

by Michael Friedman, USPTA Northern California Division president

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ecessity is the mother of invention. Three years ago, the Nor Cal USPTA Board of Directors was given a mandate by the Long Range Planning Committee to increase revenue for the division. Then-President Mark Fairchilds came up with a brilliant idea: holding our own junior tennis tournament. What would make it unique? We would encourage on-court coaching.

In November 2000, the USPTA Northern California Division held its third USPTA Junior Cup at the Harbor

"This is a refreshing atmosphere where everyone is playing, learning and communicating with each other... You can really make a difference as a coach in this environment"

Bay Club on San Francisco Bay in Alameda, Calif. Over the past three years the USPTA Nor Cal Junior Cup has grown from 60 players in the first year, to 80 players in 1999, to an astonishing 263 players last year. The turnout surprised everyone, especially tournament director, Nor Cal board member and host pro Rosie Bareis.

She had to scramble to find two additional sites, Laney College in neighboring Oakland and Alameda High School, totaling 28 courts, to accommodate both novice and championship divisions in each age category.

More than 30 USPTA professionals brought their juniors from all over Northern California to see which players were the best, and who could "out coach" whom. It was a serious but fun atmosphere.

Referees, the biggest expense for most tournaments, were not needed, as disputes were handled between the coaches. The players were on their best behavior; they knew their coaches were watching.

The format

Tournament and Tennis Director Rosie Bareis along with juniors during the third Nor Cal USPTA Junior Cup at the Harbor Bay Club, on San Francisco Bay in Alameda, Calif.

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Running this kind of tournament meant that organizers could reinvent the wheel. The division sent out entry forms to all its pros. The pros faxed their player roster back to the tournament director and were responsible for collecting entry fees and notifying players of their starting times. The tournament director contacted the pros regarding starting times, priwww.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

marily through e-mails and faxes, with minimal phone calls. The tournament was run through the volunteer efforts of the Nor Cal board members, families, friends and supporters. The only expenses were the printing and mailing of entry forms, the balls and trophies. The division made money, the pros got a kickback and the players received coaching. The entry fee was $ 15 per player (which will go up this year to $20) and the pros got $5 for every participating player. There were no fees paid to the USTA. The division also created its own tournament schedule and format. Two matches were guaranteed to each player and they were completed over the two-day weekend. The format was two out of three sets, regular scoring, and a tiebreak for the third set. Coaching was done on changeovers only. The pros were running out on the courts, talking through fences or just giving a big thumbs-up for support. There were lots of smiles, laughs and high fives with the parents. If coaches had more than one player playing' at a time, they got a workout.

A personal view I don't know who was learning more, my players or me. As a coach in a sport where I am not allowed to coach during competition, this was as new for me as it was for my players. I could feel my learning curve shooting straight up. I learned more about what not to say than what to say. At the end of one second-round match I said to 16-year-old Orlando Navejas, of Tracy, Calif, "You won the first set pretty

easily, 6 to 2, but now you're in a real dog fight." "Yeah, but coach, I've never beaten him before," he said. "Look, it's his serve and you are up 5 to 6. I just want you to keep fighting!" As I came off the court, Orlando's father asked me what I had said.

I told him that I just wanted to see Orlando fight for every point. We stood watching, with our fingers laced through the fence. Orlando lost a tough, long, hard fought deuce/ad game but in the end he prevailed in the tiebreak 7 to 5 to win his match in the boy's 16s championship division.

I experimented with different approaches to motivate my players to play their best. I used technical, strategic and attitudinal advice, tailored to the individual player. With some, I used all three approaches. With others, I told them that I was counting the points their opponents won. When this worked, I kept using it.

My objective was to make my players better competitors. I challenged players to become aware and in control of what was going on in the match. I could see the immediate results of my coaching. It is not the typical debriefing that goes on after a match, and waiting until the next match to see the results â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this was immediate. College coaches have been having all the fun; now the rest of us could have that same rewarding experience.

The results The success of last year's tournament guarantees it will be an annual event on the Nor Cal Division calendar. This year, because of its increasing size, the organizers divided the Nor Cal territory into four regional areas that will host tournaments. The division will hold a year-ending championship for the players who reached the semi-finals in each of the four regions.

Other USPTA members comment

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Jim McLennan, USPTA, was very impressed, "The atmosphere was great. It was far better because the parents were out of the loop.

The parents were on the sidelines letting the coaches

do their thing."

"This is a refreshing atmosphere where everyone is playing, learning and communicating with each other," noted Nor Cal board member Mauricio Achondo, " The tournament is not sanctioned for rankings, so the pressure is off. You can really make a difference as a coach in this environment."

"It reminded me of when tennis used to be a gentleman's sport," observed William Higgins, USPTA. "The entire aspect of advising during play made the tournament take on a new meaning. My student, Andrew Mayer, had tried several new things in practice, but was uncomfortable to try them by himself. With me there, Andrew had the confidence to put into play these new techniques!"

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Last year the division also held its first USPTA Adult Challenge, where again the format encouraged coaching. It was an alldoubles tournament, offering coaches an opportunity to work with teams during real match conditions. The second USPTA Adult Challenge was held in March, just in time for Nor Cal pros to get their teams ready for the USA Team League season.

Wouldn't it be great if all the USPTA divisions offered an alternative tournament where coaching was allowed? It is an opportunity to promote the USPTA to the tennisplaying public in a new light. "All the parents were extremely grateful to the USPTA pros," says Bareis. "The USPTA is on to something with this on-court coaching format!"

Across the nation, juniors and their parents see playing in tournaments only through the USTA system. This is an opportunity for the USPTA to offer an alternative in a player's competitive development. Let's start a revolution: tennis tournaments with on-court-coaching. It could be a whole new way for the USPTA to be seen by the rest of the tennis community.

In Northern California we now offer an alternative. I encourage every division to try it. The results might astound you as they have astounded us.*^Âť Michael Friedman, a USPTA member since 1990, has been teaching tennis for almost 30 years. He is currently serving his second year as the Northern California USPTA division president, and is the director of tennis at the Millennium Sports Club Rancho Solano in Fairfield., Calif.

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interclub and high school teams, including a nineyear post-retirement career and generously donated her time as an instructor for wheelchair tennis players.

USPTA pro Ken Veney, club manager and head tennis pro at Millennium Tennis and Fitness Club in Joplin, Mo., has been VeneJ named the USPTA Missouri Valley Division Professional of the Year and was also recently honored as the 2000 USTA Outstanding Contributor to the Player Development Program.

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Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club in Homewood, III., has been selected as the 2001 USTA Member Organization of the Year. Sylvia Gothard and Nancy Watland, both USPTA members, have been instrumental in the development and quality of the programs at the club over the years.

USPTA member Winifred "Winnie" Gilliford has been presented with the prestigious Presidential Service Award by the USTA/Middle States Section for her pioneering efforts and community contributions to tennis.

Gilliford was the second woman in the Middle States section to receive a USPTA teaching certification. She has coached numerous college,

USPTA members Jack Groppel, Ph.D. and Paul Roetert, Ph.D., edited the new book World Class Tennis Technique, scheduled for publication in August. The book will be available at the USTA bookstore during the U.S. Open, as well as through general bookstores.

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USPTA member and tennis I^HBJ^director of Hk Sherwood Country Club 'Jf Frank jjjf^ Giampaolo • helped host the first annual Giampaolo Sherwood Collegiate Cup and Tennis Seminar in Southern California recently. Dick Gould, USPTA, also participated by offering a teaching seminar during the three-day event.

David Benjamin, USPTA member and Intercollegiate Tennis Association

executive director, was one of three people who received the Tennis Educational Merit Award presented by the USTA. Benjamin has been a catalyst for phenomenal growth in college tennis during the past 20 years.

Member product showcase Peter Burwash International has added the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas to its growing list of tennis destinations. The 15-acre waterfront estate includes three Omni synthetic grass courts overlooking Great Bay. In addition, PBI has added the $160 million luxury resort, Carenage Bay, on picturesque Canouan Island in the Grenadines, to its tennis destinations. A beachside tennis center next to

the resort includes three lighted courts and a pro shop.

Nick Bollettieri, USPTA, shares his knowledge and unique coaching style in his new book, Bollettieri's Tennis Handbook. The book offers details and insight into the world's top tennis development program. It discusses the training program Bollettieri developed and used to coach some of the world's top tennis players during his 44-year career.

The book release is set for July 2001. Suggested retail is $24.95. For more information, visit www.humankinetics.com.

USTA The USTA announced that 110 communities will receive funding in the fourth year of the USA Tennis

USPTA pros attend the USTA Professional Tennis Division section representatives meeting. From left, Pam Austin, Scott Schultz, Janet Adkisson, USTA board member Barbara Smith, Bob Greene, and USTA staff members David Brewer and Doug MacCurdy.

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Plan for Growth, a fiveyear $50 million commitment to increase tennis participation in the United States. The USA Tennis Plan for Growth is spearheaded by the USTA and developed in partnership with the TIA. The USPTA is also an active supporter of the initiative.

The USTA and CBS Sports announced a change to the television coverage for the 2001 U.S. Open.

The 2001 Women's Singles Championships will be held at 8 p.m/on Saturday, Sept. 8, making it the first Grand Slam event to schedule a prime time final on network television.

The USTA Southwest Section is grateful for the donation from Head/Penn of the used tennis balls from the Scottsdale State Farm Women's Tennis Classic and Franklin Templeton Men's Tennis Classic. These balls are used in their USA School Tennis Programs, reaching nearly 90,000 school children in the local area.

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The 2001 Doral Pro-Am Charity Tennis Benefit at the Doral Resort in Miami raised $30,000 for The Learning Experience School, a school for children and young adults with developmental disabilities; and The Greater Miami Tennis Foundation, an organization that provides inner-city youth an opportunity to play tennis. USPTA pros who participated include Vesna McKenna, Rick Fagel, JeffMager, Whitney Kraft, Mike Grass, Tim Keegan, Rob Kresberg and Jeff Cohen. the i.Prestige Mid (93square-inch head size) and the i.Prestige Mid Plus XL (98-square-inch head size). Suggested retail is $225.

Miscellany Millennium Tennis and Fitness Club in Joplin, Mo., has been awarded the 2000 USPTA Missouri Valley Division Facility of the Year Award. The award is based on the club's overall layout and adaptation to site, excellence of court surface and lighting, accommodations, aesthetics and amenities.

The USPTA Northwest Division and the White Bear Racquet and Swim Club in White Bear Lake, Minn., are hosting the George and Florence

Mairs Memorial tournaments. The tournaments, designed for novice players with little or no prior tournament experience, have reduced entry fees.

The entry fee for the winter tournament is $10 and the summer tournament is free to all players. Boys' and girls' 12-14- and 16and-under age divisions will be offered with two divisions scheduled each winter month. The summer tournament will feature all age divisions. For more information, contact Chris Combs at (651) 426-2750 ext. 182.

The Carolinas Heritage Tourism Network is accepting tax-free donations to establish the Eaton-Gibson Sports and Civil Rights Museum. Althea Gibson, the first African-American

to win major tennis tournaments including Wimbledon and U.S. Championships, trained on a tennis court in the back yard of Dr. Hubert Eaton's North Carolina home.

Eaton, a medical doctor and civil rights activist, was an avid tennis player and was instrumental in helping Gibson develop her skills as a tennis player. The Carolinas Heritage Tourism Foundation is seeking donations to purchase and preserve this home. To help, please contact (910)251-8687.

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Don't take our word for it here's what your fellow pros have to say: "When I hand out (business cards) to new clients and they see the Web site address, they are always impressed ... The juniors always enjoy reading the tips offered on the Web site every month, and when they come to lessons, they like to try them out." ~ Christopher Colesanti

It's free.

You take the credit - we do all the work.

"The USPTA has streamlined this process at no cost to the individual members. It is a great tool for marketing yourself and your facility and adds professional credibility to those that are utilizing this free service." ~ R. J. Tessier

It's free.

Your club gets great promotion with colored photos and description.

8 It's free. most important job selling yourself to students 9 Your and employers - gets easier.

10 Did we mention it's free?

"As a resort pro ...I have gotten guest business due to the fact that I had a Web site ... and in some cases other pros didn't." ~ Jerry Winder "The updated Web page looks terrific. Thank you for letting your members be a part of it."

-Ann Bartek When sending out event promotions for upcoming tennis events via e-mail, I always place a link for quick access to my personal Web site ...In our monthly newsletter, I place a notice about getting a monthly tennis tip via my USPTA site." ~ Mike Doty

One of the reasons I got my last job was because I had the 'edge' in having a USPTA Web site ... I use my site as a teaching tool regularly. ~ Mark Pachtner

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Tips and suggestions on running a Little Tennis program at your club or facility

by Ty Fuller, USPTA Atlanta, Ga. 1. Tennis terminology photo poster • Pictures and names of the different strokes students will be learning — great visual aid.

• Sign or poster depicting "today's lesson."

• Make them say and sound out words - some may not yet be able to read.

• Follow that with a stroke demonstration.

2« Use a tennis twist pop-up ball machine • Give it a name — more kid friendly.

• More accurate than a hand-fed ball.

• Use a child to operate the machine - we call them "Freddy's babysitter."

• Pro can be on the same side of the net as the student.

• The ball machine can then be a great sale item in your shop - particularly at Christmas time.

• Student can hit twice as many balls as with the hand-fed method.

3* Try tubes to pick up the balls • Lighter and less awkward than hoppers.

• Provide additional hand-eye skill development.

• Faster and more efficient than any other method.

• Make a contest out of it — prize awarded to child who fills up his or her tube first.

• Keeps everybody busy — no standing around.

4* Try sitting when conducting the lesson • Brings the teacher down to eye level of a small child.

• Instructor is able to control students' attention span better in addition to their stroke technique.

• Less wear and tear on the back.

• Make sure the chair is an office type with casters for rolling.

5* Final thoughts • Make the lessons fun, but also structured.

• Try to discourage two-handed forehands.

• Explain the differences between baseball and tennis.

• Advise parents not to have their child playing baseball and tennis in the same season.

• Lots of emphasis should be placed on proper grip changes.

• Introduce one-handed backhands when age and skill level are appropriate.

• Pro personality profile - PPP. Instructor needs to be very enthusiastic, positive, patient, funny, stern at times, but most of all, able to think like a small child.

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