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from previous page they were supposed to do all along. They didn't think they were trying to cheat the USTA. They thought what the USTA wanted to do was improve its brand name, according to one person interviewed for the Tennis Industry piece.

So, someone finally said it. USTA created its incentive system to boost numbers, which in turn would boost its image and brand.

As the industry continues to evaluate the results of the first Plan for Growth and readies to set out on a new course, some are claiming things will be different this time. They admit that USTA had a "control-factor problem." According to the same people, USTA will do a better job of outsourcing things and acknowledging the efforts of programs not necessarily affiliated with USTA. There are good intentions out there. People truly want to grow the number of players and increase the frequency of play. For the sake of our sport, let's hope these good intentions hold up against what has been a tremendous effort by USTA to brand the sport, its money-making opportunities and all the programs associated with it.

Let's hope we make some strides and build an "inclusive" Plan for Growth this time around. And, maybe it's best for us to withhold judgment of the next phase until we can determine whether we'll be given a voice in its direction and some control over its results. ^°

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Parents play critical role in player development

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nest ion: I am aware of all the work being done to educate parents in our sport. Would you discuss the position of most experts regarding othe rparents' role in a >junior player's development?

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nswer: The USTA Sport Science Committee has been examining the role of parents and parent education for several years. Under the supervision of our Parent Education subcommittee co-chairs, Bill Foley and Jim Loehr, Ed.D., much progress has been made in educating parents about roles in the lives of young tennis players. Bill Foley and his team in San Diego have put together some very good parental tips that I will share with you. I called Bill to discuss this, and he believes there are seven deadly habits of highly ineffective tennis parents.

They are: • • • • • • •

Criticizing Blaming Complaining Nagging Threatening Punishing Rewarding

On the surface, these seven words may not have a lot of meaning, but as they relate to a young person's development in a sport,

they can be crushing over time.

I have yet to meet a parent who did not want the best for his or her child. Parents do love their children. And maybe that's the problem; this love gets misconstrued with thinking that the parent always knows what is best for the child. In life, yes, it's the parent's role to love, nurture, discipline, teach and support. There is

As Paul Annacone has said, "When the player is gone, the person remains." What a powerful statement from one of our leaders today and also from a former world-ranked player.

Having said this, what is the role of a parent in a young tennis player's life? Before I respond to the question, please know that I believe the parent can play a sig-

no question that if parents take this role in their child's life, the child has a chance to grow in a healthy way. It is when the parent crosses boundaries (and that is the key word—boundaries) that problems occur. Very few parents (and yes, I acknowledge that some parents have done it and done it well) have the capability to be a. parent and a tennis coach.

nificantly positive role in player development.

First, knowyour child's "why."

At LGE Performance Systems Inc., we call this knowing someone's purpose. Why does your child "want" to practice, why does your child "want" to play in tournaments? The quotations around the "want" are intentional because, if your child doesn't "want" to be there to practice or compete, forcing them or nagging them to do so is often not a positive path to take. Most children who "want" to be on the tennis court "want" to have fun. They enjoy

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others, feel a sense of accomplishment, enjoy striking the ball and maybe really enjoy the heat of competition.

Parents should be a 100 percent support mechanism for the child. Parents can play a huge role in helping children understand the importance of balance and rest, how to respect their coaches and peers, how to eat better, and how to abide by the rules. A great tennis parent takes the pressure "off" the player and does not "add" more pressure.

The research data are significant that the absence of pressure is a major factor in enabling someone to reach what we call the Ideal Performance State, bringing all of his or her talent and skill to life when it counts.

The USTA has a booklet I recommend, USA Tennis Parents' Guide. It details all the concepts I have oudined in this short column.

I also recommend that we, as leaders, step up and take ownership in educating parents. Get involved with your community in creating parent education seminars. In San Diego, they have a standards of behavior form that players, coaches and parents read and sign to ensure everyone starts out on the same page. The document explains the mission of Youth Tennis San Diego and the standards of responsibility of all people at the tennis center. The form concludes with the statement, "Compete with dignity and have fun." Let's follow the lead being created and team up with parents in the healthy development of their children. *&* vwwv.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

by Bill Bond, USPTA ADDvantage is runningpast articles as a way to celebrate the magazine's 25th anniversary and to look back at the changes in the magazine and the tennis-teaching profession. This article was published in the 1986January/February issue.

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t's interesting how our lifestyles and values change over the years. It wasn't so very long ago that people went through life at a reasonable speed. Sure, there was excitement and anticipation, but people generally were willing to wait a little longer for the gratification they sought. There was more of a willingness to sacrifice time to acquire a skill. Now everyone seems to be in a frenzy.

Today we see a subtle disregard for those things that require concentrated effort. Fast food, mass production and computers all help create a hurried world. This rush to save money and time is all well and good, but there are some costs. The tennis world has been caught up in this hustle-bustle environment and many are beginning

Let's go back to a slower, more patient teaching strategy and allow the student more time to master a real feel of the ball. to feel its effects. "Hurryuptennis" has been the result.

The rush is on for those tennis dollars. Juniors today can't wait for success through perfection anymore because it takes too long. They must get the jump - that mental edge in competition - before the other guy does.

Cries of "this is boring" and "I want to play" plague the pro. It's very hard to hold a student's attention for very long these days.

The playing pro has the same problem - very little time, too many commitments and a fear of losing that competitive edge. Players used to peak for

the big tournaments. Now the circuit has become a grind where there is far less improvement in the play of individual players than one would expect.

In the past decade and a half, there have been few truly all-around players. In the 1970s and '80s, heavy topspin was emphasized and many weaknesses were apparent. There was a noticeable lack of expertise in volleying, serving, touch and variation. It's humorous how, in the '50s and '60s, the serve-and-volley game was criticized for being dull. The baseline rallies of the 70s certainly were no improvement.

Let's get back to this idea of "Hurryuptennis." Just what is it?

Hurryuptennis is a game that is: 1. Started too young with 2. A racquet that is too big 3. By a parent who has stars in his/her eyes and a cash register in his/her hip pocket.

4. The ingredients are impatience and confusion and 5. The goals are trophies and national titles in the 1 Os, 12s and 14s and the free list — and then it's off to the pro circuit!

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When asked about the long run?

The answer is: -what's that?

More specifically, this game "Hurryuptennis" - is not really a product of time and attention to detail, but rather a wild charge for continued next page ADDvantage/September2002 9

from previous page some immediate success at any cost.

True tennis preparation means more than just a dollar downpayment, a strong will to succeed or a few trophies. It means more than just hitting loads of balls or playing a multitude of practice matches and tournaments.

It is a commitment to being the best tennis player a person can be in all aspects of the game. Being tops in tennis requires a total dedication to three basic areas: 1. The game 2. A player's physical condition 3. A player's mental toughness A person's game is the most important long-term consideration. All the various shots must be mastered - serve, volley, returns, spins, touch, overhead and so on. Working on a person's game helps to condition him both mentally and physically by giving him confidence and stamina. Hard work on the court toughens the body and sharpens the tools. Through practice sessions and matches, a wining method can be shaped to suit the player.

Training regimens off the court are helpful, too, and can supplement a person's on-court practice. Running and weight training can be used. A positive mental attitude is essential to coping with match stress and controlling emotions. There are many tapes and books available here. Equipment is also an important variable. As important as all these are, though, they cannot stand alone. Playing tennis is a skill, and that skill must be developed before the other factors make a great deal of difference. The "hitting of the ball" remains the most important key to success. Jack Kramer, Bill Tilden, Rod Laver, Margaret Court, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova all had the shots they needed to win. We've all heard these words (or similar ones) after a match, "Boy, my serve was great today," "My forehand was really crackin!" or "I was hitting the ball well!"

Players refer to their game most often when interviewed about their victories and losses.

Some important characters play a part in this "Hurryuptennis." There's the: 10 ADDvantage/September2002

"Hurryupparent" "Hurryupcoach" "Kopycats" "The Hurryupchamp" All the above are looking for quick and easy solutions to tennis problems.

The "Hurryupparent" says, "I want Johnny to be good right now." The "Hurryupcoach" fills the bill saying, "I'll make him into a real player in six months."

Many simply take the current No. 1 player (be it John McEnroe, Martina, Chris, Jimmy or Ivan) and try to imitate. By making their students "Kopycats," they take the conscious thought out of it. It becomes monkey see, monkey do.

Camps, clinics and workouts are popular now and can develop into a mini-production line. In-depth, personalized attention gets lost in the shuffle.

Sometimes there isn't even an attempt to copy anyone, and the so called "tennis training" session becomes simply an "anything goes" teaching system.

In any case, the whole setup is aimed at finding shortcuts to tennis success.

The student is told to run, try hard and whack the ball with spin and that is about all. There are many drills and much competition, but little sensitive tennis understanding and dexterity. The end result is the "Hurryupchamp." He's the guy that wins many tournaments, but is not a complete player. He or she is destined for frustration and disappointment because of so little attention to detail in the formative years.

As a teaching pro, I have heard all the excuses for not trying to get that little bit extra out of each shot. Here are some of them: "It's easier for me to do it this way," "I can do it fine already," "I'd much rather play," "workouts help me much more," "I want to learn strategy," and "I'm playing tournaments right now."

The girl that said her way was easier faced the net to serve. The boy that said, "I can do it fine already," fly-swatted the ball with his wrist. The one that said, "I'd much rather play," couldn't hit more than two or three balls back in a row. The boy who wanted to "learn strategy" had no slice backhand and couldn't volley or hit overheads. The girl that said, "I'm playing tourna-

ments," was only 10 years old.

These examples, though different in the details, involve the same attitude.

Very few are willing to sacrifice much of their time and effort to the development of true tennis skill. "Develop my own talents," he or she says. Well, this is fine as long as all the basic skills are there.

The time to "develop talents" is after the solid foundation is built and not before.

Imagine what would happen if all past knowledge was thrown away. We would be back in the Stone Age again.

A totally permissive attitude toward tennis teaching could lead us back to the tennis stone age where few really knew anything about how to execute shots or put them together. There have been some breakthroughs in the past decade.

1. A greater number of players have stronger backhands, many a result of the two-hander.

2. There is more of an effort at scientific study of tennis through biomechanical research.

3. Tennis equipment has greatly improved.

4. Physical training and diet are an integral part of tennis preparation.

Unfortunately, these pluses have been offset by less concentration on the basics and an impatient approach toward learning.

Is there a solution? Yes. We need to go backward some, before we go forward from here. Some sort of balance needs to be drawn between the old and the new. Let's go back to a slower, more patient teaching strategy and allow the student more time to master a real feel of the ball. A tennis training camp can come later, say no sooner than 1 6 years old. Clinics and workouts can be started earlier, but not full force. Competition and winning trophies should not be the No. 1 priority. Remember, these kids have a lifetime of tennis ahead of them. Let's give them all we can. ^° Bill Bond, a USPTA member for 32 years, is currently the head tennis professional at Lajolla Beach and Tennis Club in La Jolla, Calif. He won eight Southern California junior titles, two national junior titles and was a finalist in four others. He played on an NCAA Division I championship team, won two U.S. national and foreign titles and also played at Wimbledon. He was ranked in the Top 10 in U.S. men's singles in 1961 and No. 2 twice in U.S. men's doubles in 1961 and 1963. wvwv.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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hile you are watching a tennis match, have you thought of keeping track of the points on paper?

Be an active spectator! Tracking points gives you lots of great information that can help you and your students improve your game. Here's how.

Start by setting up a chart with the following information: 1. Name of the tournament 2. Name of the player 3- Name of the opponent (you might want to list if he is left or right handed) 4. Date of match 5- Make columns for first, second and double fault serves. *lf the player you are charting serves first, use tally marks to chart whether he gets his first serve, second or double faults for each point. You will always know what the score is and the order of serves by referring to your chart.

6. Make columns to chart points for the player and opponent.

"Using tally marks, chart each point by putting tallys in the points won player column, or points won by the opponent column. For example, if the person you are charting gets the first point, he will have a tally in the points won player column; thus the score is 15-0. If the opponent gets the point, mark a tally in the opponent's column; then the score is 0-15. You will always know what the score is in the game by referring to your chart.

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the player you are charting has won the first two games, the game score is 2-0.

8. As you develop this system, you can custom design it for yourself. For example, you can add a column for advances to the net, unforced errors, overheads, lobs, drop shots, etc.

Q. At the end of the match, list the final score and who won.

Using these charts will help you determine information about serving percentages, winners and unforced errors, as well as: * If the player you are charting splits sets, you can go to your notes and let him know why he is winning or losing. *

Either a teaching pro or the player can file these charts under the opponent's name. Then, if the player ever faces the same opponent, he can study the charts with his teaching pro to see what he did right or wrong and how he can improve his game.

If a coach cannot attend a particular match, someone else can chart it for the players. Later, the player and his coach can spend time discussing the match.

If, as a spectator, you get nervous, this will keep you busy. *&" ADDvantage/September 2002 1 1

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merican pride is flying high, team sports are popular worldwide, and the time is right for the United States to take home the silver - cup, that is.

Just ask the two USPTA pros who are having no trouble rallying the nation's tennis troops in support of the oldest team competition in the world.

the Davis Cup cooperative effort is mutually beneficial to teaching pros and players, as well as the USTA and USPTA. Robert G. "Bob" Ruzanic is chair and Roy Earth is vice chair of the Davis Cup Committee for the United States Tennis Association.

They are the first teaching pros ever to lead this prestigious committee, volunteering their time to support and promote the U.S. Davis Cup team.

Ruzanic and Earth are headed to the clay

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courts of Roland Garros in Paris for the Davis Cup semifinals between the United States and France on Sept. 20-22. The Americans will play the defending champions on their home turf.

Ruzanic said he and his fellow USPTA member regret that they will not be able to participate in the 75th anniversary celebration at the World Conference on Tennis, which begins in Las Vegas that weekend.

The other semifinal face-off will pit Argentina against Russia in Moscow on the same dates. The winners of the semifinals will meet in the finals Nov. 29-Dec. 1.

"We must win the cup," the rewed-up Ruzanic said during a phone interview from his home in Allison Park, Pa. "It would be good for U.S. tennis; it would be good for our players, good for the fans and for our country," he pointed out.

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"We are a hot commodity right now, with interest in this international competition on the rise since the tragic events of last September," Ruzanicsaid. "About 1,500 Americans are going to Paris; that's a lot. And there probably will be other people, expatriates, over there.

"We're ready to go, ready to rip," he assured. "I'm a very conscientious American who loves tennis and loves the Davis Cup. I love the fact that the Davis Cup has a pageantry that's so different from anything else.

If energized properly, it will become the fuel to push tennis to greater heights.

"Many people would like to be in this position," said the 65-year-old Ruzanic, who is in his fourth year of chairing the Davis Cup Committee.

Ruzanic, a USPTA member since 1969, received the USTA/USPTA Community Service Award in 1997.

"One of the reasons I have been active in the USTA is I felt the role of the teaching pro can only get better if we aspire to be in positions of note, rather than just sitting on the court giving lessons," Ruzanic said. "It www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

gives us more credibility."

He and fellow teaching pro Earth, who lives in Charleston, S.C., were first appointed in 1999 by the USTA president and are nearing the end of their second two-year term as heads of the Davis Cup Committee.

Ruzanic said he and Earth, who have become good friends, would like to be reappointed to the 12-member committee. Its prominent members include former players such as Butch Buchholz and MaliVai Washington.

"My own perspective of it is the future of tennis lies in a team concept, a new, evolutionary aspect of tennis," Ruzanic said. The 103-year-old Davis Cup competition "is probably as good a place (as any) to start reenergizing the game of tennis because kids relate to team sports. Kids also like the international flavor."

The Davis Cup, sponsored by the International Tennis Federation, is "even bigger than the World Cup of Soccer," he said. "It must appeal to someone."

Being one of four out of 142 countries that remain in the round-by-round compe-

tition "speaks pretty well" for the American team, Ruzanic said. "We keep trying all the time."

The chairman made it clear that the players, led by Captain Patrick McEnroe and Coach Jim Courier, "do the winning."

However, he and Barth, who attend every practice and match, are very much part of the team, Ruzanic said.

"We don't coach, (but) we try to help in any way possible," he explained. "We have to be intermediaries for the fans, volunteers, players and coaches. We're very much a supportive factor during matches. We try to lead cheers, work up the crowd."

As part of their role as public liaisons, the committee representatives also present plaques to former host sites of Davis Cup ties.

Their diverse experiences have ranged from landing an audience with former President George Bush at his home in Houston to winning a tie in Zimbabwe in spite of the fact that a witch doctor was stationed on the sidelines "plying his wares" against the American team.

And Ruzanic, who is the emeritus pro at the Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley, Pa., does all this despite the fact that he is physically disabled because of spinal surgeries and knee problems.

"The traveling is rewarding, and being with the players is rewarding," Ruzanic said.

"It's sort of a dream come true. If you are a devotee of tennis, this is the consummate aspect of being involved with tennis.

"Here is the great part about it: It's not a 'me' endeavor. It's a 'we' endeavor," he continued. "It's not just James Blake or Pete Sampras; it's the USA. It's a euphoric experience."

Although the team is not set until eight days before the match, Sampras, Blake, Andy Roddick and Todd Martin are prime candidates for the four actual playing positions in continued next page ADDvantage/September2002

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Go ahead and say it Seminar contest opens door for new speakers When I have something to say I:

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a. Can't be held back b. Wait for the ideal moment c. Have to be prodded Whatever your disposition, there's no doubt that effective public speaking - going beyond the group lesson to a seminar setting - is a valuable skill to have. It's definitely one that USPTA appreciates. Some of the best speakers in the busiLouanne Fischer ness present the 80-plus seminars and courses at the annual 2000 seminar contest winner World Conference on Tennis.

In addition to the familiar speakers who have distinguished themselves in tennis and other industries, there's one person on the World Conference agenda each year who's probably getting his or her first taste of national speaking experience: the winner of the USPTA National Seminar Contest.

It could be you.

"The seminar contest provides both a forum and an incentive for teaching professionals who have an interest in developing their presentation skills," said National Seminar Contest Chairman Mike Kernodle, Ph.D. "We want to encourage more professionals to share their knowledge with their peers while we build a broader base of speakers."

The seminar contest, begun in 1987, starts with competition at the division level.

Division winners compete at the World Conference, where a panel of judges including Kernodle selects a national winner. That person receives a reserved spot in the next year's World Conference agenda. Plus, the winner and other top finishers receive monetary prizes.

The contestants for 2002 are set. For more information about the seminar contest in 2003, please contact your division's executive administrator or director or the USPTA Education Department at (800) 877-8248 or education@uspta.org.

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Eligible contestants are certified professionals who are not on the Executive Committee, have not presented at the World Conference in the past five years and have not previously won the contest.

What Subject matter must be relevant to tennis and/or useful to USPTA members and be presented in a classroom setting.

How Contestants are scored in 11 areas, including use of audiovisual aids, content, body language, voice flexibility and effectiveness.

How long Each seminar is 8-10 minutes.

How rmich Prize money is based on the number of entrants, with an approximate range of $200 to $1,200 each for the top four or five finishers. The divisions represented by the top finishers also receive a monetary prize.

from previous page the upcoming semifinals. Two others will be chosen from among a group of aspiring young players to complete the six-member team, Ruzanic said.

From the August day in 1900 that Harvard student Dwight Filley Davis created the celebrated competition, many greats of the sport have represented their country.

The current committee vice chair almost made the Davis Cup team himself after he and doubles partner Steve Tidball beat Bob Lutz and Stan Smith the week after the latter two won the U.S. Open more than 30 years ago.

The 55-year-old Barth, a former professional player who was ranked among the top 40 in men's singles worldwide, said he has enjoyed receiving input from former Davis 1 6 ADDvantage/September 2002

Cup players about how to better promote the program.

"It's been a great experience," he said of his service on the committee. "I have been able to go to all the Davis Cup matches."

Barth agrees with Ruzanic that the Davis Cup cooperative effort is mutually beneficial to teaching pros and players, as well as the USTA and USPTA. "I think the two associations have worked out any differences," he said. "One needs the other to be successful. Without teaching pros the game can't grow." And the USTA plays a valuable role in setting rules and developing junior programs, he said.

"It is important to the growth of the game for the USTA to have good Davis Cup and (women's) Fed Cup teams," said Barth, who

has hosted a Fed Cup match at the Kiawah Island Resort in Charleston, where he is director of tennis.

"Kids idolize players at that level," said Barth, who also served for six years as captain of the U.S. team in the Italia Cup (the Davis Cup for 35-and-over players).

In addition, Barth is the current chairman of a USTA subcommittee on junior doubles. This group has invited the top juniors in the country to attend training camps at Davis Cup and Fed Cup matches in the United States. "These young players get to meet and sit on the bench with the team members," Barth said. He hopes the promising juniors will be inspired to become better players and even compete in the Davis Cup one day. ^° www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Tennis1 best presenters offer insights at World Conference

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any of tennis' most interesting and renowned speakers will be at the United States Professional Tennis Association's World Conference on Tennis, to be held Sept. 21 -28 at Rally's Las Vegas.

Lynne Rolley, Nick Bollettieri, Peter Burwash, Jack Groppel, Ph.D., Jim Loehr, Ed.D, and Luis Mediero will be among the tennis professionals offering their insights into some of the latest theory and practice regarding tennis teaching and personal and professional development.

The weeklong conference includes more than 80 seminars and specialty courses and is attended by nearly 1,500 teaching professionals, manufacturer representatives and media.

USPTA members and nonmembers are welcome.

The education schedule includes Super Thursday (Sept. 26) when extended-session presentations will be made by Rolley, director of women's tennis for USTA; Burwash, entrepreneur and accomplished speaker; Bill Tym, a successful player, coach and administrator; Groppel, an authority on human performance; and Luis Mediero, founder and president of Registry of Professional Tennis (RPT) in Spain and Portugal.

Also presenting are Bollettieri, coach to some of the world's best players, and Loehr, an expert in sport science and sport psychology.

"People who attend this year's conference will be fascinated and inspired by the educational offerings," said USPTA President Joseph Thompson of Golden, Colo. "Most speakers are USPTA members, so they understand what's important to teaching professionals who are focused on continuing education. The schedule is balanced with some outof-industry speakers who share expertise that is meaningful for any business professional."

Other major conference events include USPTA's annual awards breakfast, the International Tennis Buying Show, the International Championships and social events. More information about the World Conference, where USPTA will celebrate its 75th anniversary, can be found at www.uspta.com.

Friday, Sept. 27 Tuesday, Sept. 24 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

Executive Committee meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 25 8-11 a.m.

Executive Committee meeting 1 -2p.m.

USPTA Adult League Committee meeting

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Division convention coordinators meeting Multicultural Committee/ multicultural division liaison meeting Lessons for Life Committee meeting

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Division treasurers' meeting

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EA/ED and division newsletter coordinators meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 24 CTC (upgrades only, on court English/Spanish) 9a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 Upgrades (on court, English/ Spanish) 9a.m. -1 p.m.

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International Team Championships captain meeting

CTC on court (English/Spanish) 8 a.m. - noon

CTC (written, grips, stroke analysis, English/ Spanish) 2 - 5 p.m

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Exam (written, grips stroke analysis, English/Spanish) 9a.m. -1 p.m

Sunday, Sept, 2 Certification Exam (on court) 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

The audiotapes of previous World Conference seminar presentations are available in the distance learning center at www.uspta.com. There is no charge for the service. ^

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Although there is prestige in other "professional" careers, tennis pros are perceive* as athletes before they are considered an« thing else. And athletes aren't alwaig thoughfj of as the brightest of people. It's a stereo^ type, for sure, but it's real, and we need to be cognizant of its existence and work daily to dispel the myth.

We need to show professionalism if we want to be respected as professionals. If you are a tennis director, ask yourself what the members see when they look at you and your club. Is the club run efficiently? Is the club clean and neat? Are lessons stiipsd on time?

Is the front desk organized? Also look at the image of your assistants since it reflects back on you. You may impress people with your leadership, bfl os are a reflecof your an y to train, lead and menk> your pliRmTellssistants wear approK attire? Does your staff maintain effiand control in your atjSence? Does fesk staff answer all questions efficiently and correctly? Is there an organized teaching approach? If you are an assistant pro, do you reflect professionalism? Do you dress cleanly and neatly? Do you return calls promptly? Do you make an effort to meet and greet members? Are you prepared for ery lesson?

Although I'm a USPTA Professional 1,1 am now a full-time mom so I currently view the industry fromihe perspective of a club lember. My huJbnd is a 4.5 player who 1, and we have three chil-

dren who play recreationally.

I know the difficulty of being a teaching pro so I understand all of the many talents a true professional must have. However, when I fall into the role of a club member - in other words, when membership dues begin to make me expect something in return for my money — the following things stand out in my mind. These are the types of things that will make the public consider you a professional and not "just" a tennis pro.

— The early bird...

Help your members by planning ahead and marketing your events early. If I find out about an event I would love to play in, or love for my child to play in, and it's too late for me to change my schedule, then I feel frustrated. It's hard to change plans. I need at least a month's notice for an isolated event, and I need three months lead time to plan for summer and all the activities I must juggle during that time. I plan my child's birthday party a month ahead. I need to know what's on the club's schedule that far in advance.

— I may be absent but f m not dead If I don't live and breathe tennis for a few months, that doesn't mean I (or my kids) have quit! If I haven't been at the club, it doesn't mean I don't want to participate. Call me! Invite me back! Tell me about upcoming events, or at least send www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

me a flier. My kids may not be in a clinic due to other activities, but an isolated lock-in or party might work perfectly (and you might get me back in lessons quicker!).

— Be creative Make your fliers interesting - and not all the same. Creative fliers couldn't be easier these days with design software.

Make sure the information is complete and easy to understand. As a mother, I love all the information I need to be found in one, easy-to-read place. Another big no-no is handwritten notes around the club, such as, "The club won't be responsible for lost or stolen items."

— The racquet bag Is a coffin Don't send fliers home with children and assume that your event was properly marketed. I have often found fliers wadded up in my daughter's racquet bag months later. Use fliers for secondary advertising or as a reminder, maybe, but not for the first line of attack.

— Hello, you have reached no one Tennis clubs are active, vibrant places and a person needs to answer phone calls.

The following situation I encountered personally: In the middle of the day I called to see if there was a court open so that I could hit serves. A machine answered my call. It offered to take my message, but I was ready to play. I took the chance and drove over to see if a court was open. I walked in and found two empty courts. I have to wonder where my dues money goes. I got a free hour of court time, but would have preferred to get customer service.

— Clueless at the club The flip side of calling and hearing voice mail is to reach a desk attendant or assistant pro who doesn't have any answers.

He is unsure about details and unsure where to sign me up. Do you tell all desk stafFmembers about new events? Do you train them on details of the front desk?

Do you make sure the employees look busy? Are they required to keep the desk area clean? Are they allowed to chat on personal calls in between helping cuswww.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

tomers? And, do they know how to answer the caller politely when they truly don't know the answer? They need to know how to genuinely apologize for not having the information and assure the caller that they will find out the answer and get back to him promptly.

— The billing cycle Does your club's "billing cycle" ever look like this? The mother of a girl who dropped out of a clinic after the first week asks to have her bill prorated. The pro agrees, but when the bill arrives, it's incorrect. The member calls the club accountant, who says she'll have to take the complaint to the head pro who will then check with the assistant who took roll, (and who made the promise to prorate), who will then get back to the accountant. Meanwhile, the club secretary (who is unaware that a dispute is in progress) sends out a 30-day past due notice because the bill hasn't been paid. Wow ... what a billing cycle, and all because the pro didn't take the time to do it right the first time.

— You promised Do you stay within your stated teacherstudent on-court ratios consistently? You have promised a certain percentage of the pro's time and, if ratios aren't kept, you aren't delivering on your promise. It may be harsh to say, but that's sort of like stealing.

— Bigger Isn't always better If 40 kids sign up for a clinic and you're using eight courts and eight pros, the ratio is an acceptable 5 to 1. However, the beginning of the clinic with 40 kids (many of whom arrive late) is chaos. The problem is worse with younger children.

Children are intimidated easily. Why not break the clinic down into two fourcourt clinics or, even better, four twocourt clinics? The pros can really get to know the children and welcome each one personally.

— Future stars, future champs current confusion Clinic names like "future stars" and "challengers" and "players" are OK, but

when you publicize them, please include a description of the skill level necessary and the day and time they meet. As a mother with three children, I plan many things around each other. Although I will eventually end up calling the pro to finalize my child's clinic slot, in the preliminary planning of a family calendar, it is helpful for me to have as much information as possible. Please give all of the details all of the time ... not just once a year. Remember, you always have new members or potential new players reading your newsletters and fliers.

— flsk and you shall receive Do you really know what your members want and need? What drives your members' decisions - their kids or themselves?

What information do your patrons need and when? Do you know the area school districts' days off for vacations, conferences or teacher meetings? Have you ever thought of special clinics or camps on those special days off? Do you ever accidentally schedule a club party when it's spring break or winter vacation. Ask the members what they need. The suggestions you hear might include changes, but don't be defensive if you want to improve your image. By asking, you are valuing your club members' opinions and learning a few things about their perception. You can't lose.

Every decision made by a pro reflects on the image someone has of him ... a co-worker, a member, a student, a boss. Concentrate on the details and you'll be seen as a total tennis professional... who, by the way, can also teach a great lesson. Look at your front desk operations, your publications, your employees, your facility and ask yourself if the image you are reflecting is that of a. professional or just an athlete teaching tennis. *^° Former NCAA All-American player at the University of Florida, Kim Sunderland, USPTA, is currently president of the Kansas City Junior Tennis League, a 1,200-player novice tennis league. She is a P-l pro and a past president of the USPTA Missouri Valley Division. She and her husband, Kent, have three daughters, 13-year-old twins Jennifer and Leigh and 8-year-old Michelle. They live in Leawood, Kan.

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here's no limit to the time that USPTA members spend raising money for local and national charities. However, there is a time when we can focus on it.

October is Lessons for Life month, when we celebrate the program that encourages teaching professionals to participate in fund-raisers and quantifies what we collectively accomplish.

Whether you donate a one-hour lesson to a special cause or host a weekend event complete with a tournament and auction, it all adds up to a lot of hope, help and good will.

The events that you participate in during October or the other 11 months of the year are counted, as we work toward our 2002 goal of raising $1 million for recognized charities.

Please take a few minutes to contact the Lessons for Life liaison in your division to report the charitable efforts you're making this year. The form below will help you make sure you give your liaison all the necessary information. Of course, your liaison can also answer any questions you have.

Track the progress of all your fellow members by looking online at uspta.com for a barometer that illustrates our effort to reach our goal. ^°

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New silent auction Participate in Lessons for Life by attending USPTA's World Conference on Tennis and bidding on the donated items in our silent auction. The auction is being added as part of our 75th anniversary celebration. For sale will be autographed collectibles such as Davis Cup programs and caps, racquets and tennis balls; a signed Pete Sampras Wheaties box; sports memorabilia; and other collections and collectibles. Proceeds will benefit various charities.

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Midwest Dan Moster (317) 816-3163 (w) (317) 862-1231 (fa) dskmoster@gateway.net Missouri Valley (South) Russell Warner (918) 299-2643 (918) 481-8835 gr8life@cottagesoft.com Missouri Valley (North) Bunny Bruning (515) 996-2859 (515) 285-1459 BUNNYBFS@aol.com New England Tad Connerton (401) 949-0320 tadsproshop@aol.com Northern California Rosie Bareis (510) 521-5414 rosieb@harborbayclub.com Northwest Pam Kearney (612) 581-2349 pkearney 1 @aol.com

USPTA professionals involved

Pacific Northwest Jennifer Bodnar (360) 629-5433 jenbod@gnrac.net San Diego Kim Funk (760) 753-7266 sftennis@worldnet.att.net Southern Tom McGraw (502) 254-0689 usptaky@aol.com Southwest Dick Johnson (505) 821-4860 (505) 293-5820 richarddjtennis@aol.com Texas Tommy Connell (281) 496-9841 tconnell@evl .net

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EMPLOYMENT USPTA's Find-a-Pro. The best job posting service so you can find the best jobs, free. For more information, visit www.uspta.com.

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SPEAKING/CONSULTING Jay Hardman, USPTA Master Professional, lectures and works with coaches, facilities, companies and organizations. To see how he can help you or to order his books, visit www.tennisconcepts.com or call (330) 497-9408.

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Vacation opportunities for tennis professionals at the No. 1 all-inclusive Sandals and Beaches resorts in Jamaica and St. Lucia for you and your partner. Certification required.

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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. Applicant: 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. Registration for another exam will not be accepted until cancellation fees are paid.

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Motor learning/sport psychology, Sept. 24, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), M. Kernodle, Ph.D., P. Lubbers, Ph.D. Digital camera for tennis, Sept. 24, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), A Ventress Effective team building, Sept. 24, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), B. Packet Sports nutrition/sport physiology, Sept. 25, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), P. Love, M. Bergeron, Ph.D. Making your pro shop a profitable venture, Sept. 25, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), D. Sunderlin Software specific computer training*, Sept. 25, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), A. Cutler Marketing and promotion success, Sept. 26, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), J. Dinoffer Recognizing and coping with stress in the tennis profession, Sept. 26, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), 8. Heller Sports medicine/biomechanics, Sept. 26, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), I Ellenbecker, P. Roetert, Ph.D. Managing the job search, Sept. 27, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), G. Allison Tennis club programming, Sept. 27, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), L. Karageanes Net profit: a business program for tennis professionals, Sept. 28, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), D. Sivertson Group lessons for juniors and adults: planning, marketing and execution, Sept. 28, Las Vegas, Nev., (4 hours), B. Reed Equipment customization, Nov. 16, Buena Park, Calif. (4 hours), D. Bone * Mfmbers are encouraged to bring a laptop computer to the course with Microsoft Office installed.

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Purpose: To help recognize offensive opportunities, transitions and ending points.

Description: 1. Pro feeds high floater to player (A) who must execute volley crosscourt to player (C).

2. Once contact has been made, players (B) and (D) slide in and read and respond to favorable opportunities.

3. Once point has been completed, pro feeds "neutralizing" ball below the net to player (B).

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Members Brad Richison, USPTA, has been named the new men's tennis coach at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla. He is only the third tennis coach the university has ever had.

USPTA Master Professional Sylvia Gothard was recently honored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District for 25 years of service.

Gothard (right) USPTA member Mark Luna led a group of 11 children through two weeks of lessons in a special July Tennis Across America event.

The children were selected for the free lessons by an Alamosa (Colo.) city councilman. Luna solicited donations so that each child could keep a tennis racquet and tennis balls.

Frank Novak, USPTA, recently celebrated two years as manager of the Waterloo Tennis Club in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

USPTA Master Professional and national board secretary-treasurer Paula Scheb presented Bob Staehle, general manager of the Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs, Fla., with the USPTA Florida Divi32 ADDvantage/September2002

sion Facility Manager of the Year award. Staehle oversees 18 tennis courts, five championship golf courses, two clubhouses, a 6,000-square-foot fitness center and more than 350 employees.

Mary Norwood Rompf, USPTA member and head tennis pro at the Newport Casino Lawn and Tennis Club in Newport, R.I., received the No. 1 USTA national ranking in women's open doubles with partner Norma Taylor of Providence. Rompf was chosen as the USPTA Pro of the Year for the USTA/MVTA section three consecutive years, and in 1995 she was awarded the national USPTA Female Player of the Year.

Meredith Geiger-Walton, USPTA, has been appointed as the director of the tennis academy at St. Stephen's Geiger-Walton Episcopal School in Austin, Texas.

Geiger-Walton coached at St. Stephen's from 1998 to 2000 and returns to the academy following a twoyear stint as assistant women's tennis coach at the University of Texas at Austin.

The USA Wheelchair Tennis Committee appointed the following coaches and USPTA members to accompany the U.S. Wheelchair Tennis Team to the Invacare World Team Cup by Camozzi, Sept. 15-23, in Tremosine, Italy: Dan

Luke Jensen with Ryan Lagan, 6, and Jim Anderson, 11, of Manchester, Conn., at the World Team Tennis Kidcaster auditions. Kidcaster gives children ages 6-13 an opportunity to play the role of sportscaster by reading a script from a WTT match. Kidcaster is one of two new youth-oriented programs introduced by WTT this year.

James, Birmingham, Ala., men's coach; Michael Mercier, Gloucester, Mass., junior coach; and Kari Yerg-McGinn, Jackson, Miss., quad coach.

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Manufacturers Member product showcase The new book, Tennis Confidential, by USPTA member Paul Fein offers the inside scoop on the game's •• : ' greatest stars through an outstanding collection of remarkable essays and interviews. The book tackles the issues that confront the sport today from the media's fascination with teenage players to changes in the game caused by new

Head/Penn introduces "Intelligence X," an advancement and new application of Head's Intelligence™ technology that noticeably stiffens and stabilizes the racquet head, resulting in added precision and accuracy. Intelligence X will be available on three frames initially: the Head i.x6 (in mid-plus and oversize versions), which retails for $250, and the Head i.xl 1, which will be $275. For more information, visit www.head.com and www.pennracquet.com. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Wilson Racquet Sports introduces a women's version of the No. 1 selling racquet in the world, the Triad 3.0. The women's Triad 3.0 in Ice Blue will be a limited edition racquet available Sept.

15, to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The racquet will retail for $229.99 and be sold in specialty tennis shops and pro shops with each shop receiving a limited number of racquets.

Proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The American Cancer Society has teamed up with Head/ Penn to promote breast cancer awareness and education by developing a special-edition optic felt pink tennis ball. The Penn pink ball will be sold in retail outlets nationwide with a portion of each $4.99 can sold going to the ACS.

Diallo Jones, age 7, started playing tennis with USPTA member Ty Fuller just two years ago. His father, Will Jones, played on the pro tour. Diallo is now training in Florida at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy on a scholarship — the youngest ever accepted.

According to Fuller, Diallo learned the game very fast and has exceptional skills. "After about a year with me, taking lessons multiple times per week, he was able to hit a one-handed backhand and serve from the baseline."

Fidler adds, 'Til be working this summer with Diallos sister, Hasina, who is 4years old. She looks like she is going to be great as well."

Miscellany Tennis Resorts Online has released its third annual ranking of the world's best tennis destinations for 2002, which include eight Peter Burwash International tennis programs among the top 75 resorts and top 25 tennis camps. The rankings were determined by ratings in 15 different categories. Vacationers evaluated the overall tennis experience including everything from resort accommodations, restaurants and service to game matching, tournaments, teaching staff and children's programs.

The complete list can be viewed online at

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The first Mount Washington Pro Challenge was held on the Mount Washington Hotel's stadium clay court July 11-14, during the resort's Fantasy Tennis Weekend. Participants in this three-day tennis extravaganza enjoyed clinics with professional instruction and a fantasy pro-am where the pros teamed up with participants for fastaction doubles play. The featured match was between USPTA member Tom Gullikson and Mikael Pernfors.

An expansion is complete nearly doubling the number of HydroGrid clay courts at the tennis complex at Shadow Wood Country Club at The Brooks in Bonita Springs, Fla. The tennis complex, run by director of tennis and USPTA member Molly Beardsworth, was the recipient of the 1999 Outstanding Facility Award by the U.S. Tennis Court and Track Builders Association.

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