Addvantage 2011 June by RSPA

contents the total professional – enhancing your career

departments

19 Build your business – and credibility – through public speaking – by Patricia Fripp

3 Vice president’s message

23 USPTA pros put talents to work with ATP/WTA events – by Dave Kozlowski, USPTA Master Professional

28 Classifieds

5 Cardio Tennis

32 Career development 34 Industry action

news 7 Minnesota’s Larson captures singles and doubles titles at USPTA Indoor Championship

8 Are my sunspots AKs?

9 USPTA and the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation launch Together Counts 26 USPTA welcomes new members 28 USPTA featured at International Tennis Hall of Fame 28 2011 USPTA tournament player ranking points 30 USPTA members excel in Career Development program

convention 11 Conference schedule 13 Award nominations due July 1 Nominate an inspirational USPTA Professional today! 14 Registration form 15 Hotel form 16 International Championships form

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On the cover – Maria Sharapova, the newest member of the HEAD team, demonstrates the power of the HEAD YouTekTM IG Instinct racquet at the 2011 Australian Open. The 2008 Australian Open winner helped develop the new HEAD YouTekTM series, designed for today’s more physical game. Sharapova premiered the racquet during her victory at the Madrid WTA Masters event in May. Photo courtesy of HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports.

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Vice president’s message Going that ‘extra mile’ for customers pays off

he tennis business is tough, and it’s only getting tougher. Competition is everywhere and all segments of our core business are impacted, including shop sales, lessons, summer camps, junior programs and ladies teams. Whatever the program or service, most consumers want to see if you can do it better, cheaper, more conveniently for them – or a combination of all three! Here are a few “truths” about the current state of the tennis business: 1. Good service – is not good enough! 2. Members and customers are not as loyal as they used to be. 3. If you are not changing and making improvements, you are being left behind by those who are. 4. People will only spend money for “good value.”

later in the pro shop, offer a few helpful suggestions, along with a few genuine compliments. “Wow, Peter, your forehand is amazing! I don’t blame them for hitting everything to your backhand; if that shot ever gets as strong as your forehand, watch out!” Again, make a connection with the customer and watch your lesson book fill up.

Offer a free lesson. I admit I was never a fan of the free lesson or clinic, but I have changed my mind. Each month we now offer complimentary “play-with-the-pro” doubles lessons as well as complimentary clinics. Of course, the members love them, but they also appreciate the effort, and we have generated enough “new” lesson income to make them worthwhile. By offering them during off-peak times, you will not be impacting your court times or your pro’s lesson books. Chuck Gill One of the ways that tennis professionals can succeed in today’s business climate is to Use the available technology. It has never been easier look for small ways to provide exceptional service, to communicate with your customers! Drop the ocor as they say, “go the extra mile.” casional email, create a simple newsletter, and feature a member on your free Courtside home page. Send Oftentimes these “service gems” are not expensive, and your students a link to one of the many FREE tennis only cost a little time and effort. Some of the most tips at your disposal via the USPTA website. Between successful tennis professionals I know have applied uspta.com and courtsideusa.com you have a wealth some time-tested special efforts for years, making them of information at your fingertips; use it! a part of their standard operating procedures. Drop in on the socials and round robins. Don’t just Here are a few best practices for going the extra mile observe, jump in and play. Don’t let members have as tennis professionals: the perception that you only set foot on the court for money and nothing else. Laugh, have some fun and Use your phone. Call your students to congratulate enjoy it. For all levels, it is a treat to get to play with them on a good win or console them on a tough better players. Give your customers the chance to ace loss. Find something positive about every match and you, pass you up the alley, or smash an overhead at make sure that you let your students know about it. your feet. They will talk about it for months! I have about a 30-minute commute home each day, and I regularly call at least one member and discuss Don’t miss an opportunity to “share the moment”! that day’s match with them. Take the time to show This season one of our more prominent members your students that you care about them, win or lose. was taking his 4-year-old grandson out to the court for his first tennis lesson. Our shop associate took the Watch your members play – not just on a casual time to go outside and snap a few photos of them in stroll-by, but for a few minutes. When you see them that milestone moment. Imagine the surprise when

National Board of Directors President First Vice President

Tom Daglis Randy Mattingley

Vice Presidents

Bunny Bruning Mark Fairchilds Chuck Gill

Past President

Harry Gilbert

WORLD HEADQUARTERS CEO

Tim Heckler

Director of Operations

Rich Fanning

Administrative Director

Marty Bostrom

Director of Communications

Shawna Riley

Creative Services Director

Julie Myers

Publications Manager/ Managing Editor

Kim Forrester

Director of Public Relations

Poornima Rimm

Communications

Jill Phipps

Director of Marketing

John Dettor

Digital Asset Director

Timothy Heckler

Digital Asset Coordinator/ Ramona Husaru Tennis Multimedia Management Video Production Director

Joe Birkmire

Video Editor

Nick Warwick

Video Editor/ Flash Designer

Aisha Nelson

Video Editor/Videographer Chris Maale Director of Fred Viancos Professional Development Corporate Janice Stollenwerck Services Administrator Receptionist

Erin Ortbal

Director of Information Technology

Dan Wilson

Information Technology/ Multimedia

Scott Bucic

Director of Computer Service

Kathy Buchanan

Director of Membership and Certification

Vicky Tristan

Membership/ Certification Coordinator

Sylvia Ortiz

Membership/ Melony DeLoach Insurance Coordinator Director of Finance Payroll/Benefits Controller Merchandise/ Accounting Assistant

Kathy Ladner Renée Heckler Ellen Weatherford Shelina Harris

Legal Counsel Attorney-at-law

Paul Waldman

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from previous page he later checked his IPhone to find four great pictures of the two together, laughing on court. The photos have since been shared with almost every member at the club. Thanks to a little initiative and effort, we now have a fan for life! Say thanks! In this age of information technology and high-speed communication, nothing says thanks like a short, handwritten note. Every facility has its share of volunteers, team captains, involved parents, and committee members – people who really allow your program to be what it is. With all of the texting and emails that are bouncing around, there is still a place for a short “handwritten” thankyou. Invest in a few personalized cards from our USPTA pro shop and start to make a big impression on everyone. Remember, when it comes to customer service, it’s the little things that make a difference. If you work at a club, resort or municipal facility, chances are your facility manager or tennis director wants to see what you are planning to do next to help improve the experience for the customers. 

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Tips from the pros

Cardio Tennis: A grassroots success story by Moira Roush, USPTA

have always been involved with tennis – as a student, junior player, collegiate player, and on to instructor and coach. To me there are always new things to learn and new ways to improve your game. Creative approaches that introduce players to tennis are integral to growing the sport, and one dynamic discovery is Cardio Tennis.

I have been a huge fan of Cardio Tennis since my introduction to it in 2006. I started teaching Cardio Tennis two nights a week and a Saturday morning class at a public facility in Oklahoma City. When I moved to another club in Oklahoma City there were no Cardio Tennis classes, so I immediately established two evening classes and eventually added a Saturday morning class. My classes filled up quickly and each week my “regulars” showed up, excited to be on the court.

The positive effects of Cardio Tennis were very evident. Cardio Tennis energized the students, who loved the class and even brought their friends along! When I first moved to Woodside Health and Tennis Club in Kansas City, where I am today, only one Cardio Tennis class was offered on Saturday mornings. The tennis director, club manager and I decided to run Cardio Tennis just like the exercise classes at our club – included at no extra cost – for the entire summer. We increased our classes

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to one morning, noon and evening weekday class, and the original Saturday morning class. The summer experiment was highly successful as it allowed 85 different people to experience and enjoy Cardio Tennis. In the fall, we switched to a pay session, charging $55 for unlimited access to the cardio classes for a five-week period. In the first session alone 30 people signed up! Most members participated twice a week with a few “Cardiacs” (cardio tennis addicts) sweating it out in three classes each week. They were moving constantly, hitting tennis balls, and getting a fantastic workout! Some comments that I heard were: “That was so much fun!”; “Is it over already?”; and “Sign me up for the next class!” People were enjoying the drills, the games and the camaraderie on the court. Moreover, they were meeting new players, playing with different skill levels, cheering each other on and having a blast! My tennis director was thrilled with the Cardio Tennis explosion at the club. In the second session 30 people signed up again. Amazingly, this time I had 12 new people and some nonmembers, who were paying a higher rate -- $90 for the session. Cardio Tennis was bringing in money, new participants to the court, and prospective members into the club. Due to the Cardiacs’ request, we have now introduced an Xtreme Cardio Tennis class, a one-and-a-half-hour class for those who want to work harder and longer, costing $90 for the five-week session. We offered a trial class limited to eight people (due to only one court being available) and continued next page ADDvantage/June 2011

from previous page it sold out in 24 hours. In addition, we are polling our members to gauge if they are interested in an early-morning class and/ or another daytime class of Cardio Tennis. My devotees have realized the health benefits of Cardio Tennis as well as the positive social environment that the class creates. One member told me that her cholesterol level had gone from elevated to below the normal level – all because she had been coming regularly. Cardio Tennis allows all levels, genders and ages to be on the court together exercising and having fun. I encourage new members to come to class to meet people and possibly to find compatible players for a regular tennis match. Cardio Tennis is a also great introductory session for a new or potential new member. Many facilities will offer a complimentary 30- or 60-minute private. If participants take a Cardio Tennis class instead you can accomplish the following: • Get a good feel for their ability level because you are seeing them interact

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with a group of people of varying ability levels in realistic game situations, as opposed to feeding them balls from a basket or hitting with them in a private lesson situation. • They are immediately meeting new people in a social environment that can lead to quick matchmaking and new friends.

eight people per court and if more sign up, an additional instructor and court is necessary. This way you can maximize your pro-to-student ratio with extremely good results for everyone. I highly recommend that you offer Cardio Tennis at your facility; it is a winning proposition for players and management! In the past, one had the choice to play doubles or singles. Now there is a third option: Cardio Tennis! 

• Financially speaking, it is more costeffective to offer a complimentary Cardio Tennis class instead of a private lesson. Over the years I have witnessed so many players embrace Cardio Tennis; they are in better shape and their tennis skills have markedly improved. Most importantly, they have found a new way to enjoy themselves on the tennis court. In terms of profitability, we have 40 new people taking a class they have never taken and signing up for new sessions, as well as new club members. We limit each class to

Moira Roush’s Xtreme Cardio Tennis class group photo. Roush is front, center, in black.

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Minnesota’s Larson captures singles and doubles titles at USPTA Indoor Championships

ony Larson of Alexandria, Minn., defended his men’s open title at the $5,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Indoor Championships held April 15-17, at Life Time Fitness Fridley Club in Fridley, Minn., by defeating Abdul Idi of Lakeville, Minn., 6-0, 6-1. He later went on to win the men’s open doubles title by teaming up with Roy Bryan of Minneapolis. The tournament also included events in the following categories: men’s 35 singles and men’s 45 singles and doubles. The national tournaments are open to Professional-level members in good standing. For additional information, please contact the USPTA at 800-USPTA-4U. USPTA-certified professionals may log in to the “members only” section of the USPTA website at www.uspta.com for more information. Following the indoor tournament were the Clay Court Championships at the Ibis Golf and Country Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., from May 19-22. Below is a complete list of results from final-round matches at the Indoor Championships: Men’s Open Singles – Tony Larson, Alexandria, Minn., def. Abdul Idi, Lakeville, Minn., 6-0, 6-1. Men’s 35 Singles – Joel Tennison, Verona, Wis., def. Douglas Matuska, St. Paul, Minn., 6-2, 6-1. Men’s 45 Singles – Bryan Biever, St. Paul, Minn., def. Glenn Britzius, Maple Grove, Minn., 6-7, 5-2 Ret (inj). Men’s Open Doubles – Roy Bryan, Minneapolis, and Tony Larson, Alexandria, Minn., def. John Pratt, Woodbury, Minn., and Winfield Stephens, St. Louis Park, Minn., 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Tony Larson, Men’s Open winner

Men’s 45 Doubles – Rajan Keswani, Eden Prairie, Minn., and Michael Olson, Ham Lake, Minn., def. Glenn Britzius, Maple Grove, Minn., and Raman Jayapathy, Eden Prairie, Minn., 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Up next is the USPTA Grass Court Championships from Aug. 26-29 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Philadelphia. For more details, please contact the USPTA at 800-USPTA-4U. 

2011 USPTA National Surface Championship Series schedule: Grass Court Championships – Aug. 26-28

Philadelphia Cricket Club, Philadelphia

International Championships – Sept. 19-22 Wesley Chapel, Fla. (Clay Courts)

Hard Court Championships – Oct. 21-23

Hollytree Country Club and Tyler Tennis & Swim Club, Tyler, Texas

All USPTA Professional members in good standing are eligible to compete in any of the surface championships . Visit uspta.com for more information. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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Are my sunspots AKs? by Cory Tromblee

hen you are 20 years old and you look in the mirror, chances are you are seeing a face with clear skin. By the time you are 40, your skin may start showing the appearance of some pigmentation commonly known as “sunspots” that will probably increase in number as you age. The questions you would naturally ask are “What are they, where are they coming from and how do I get rid of them?” The “sunspots” you are seeing may actually be actinic keratosis (AKs). AKs are roughtextured, dry, scaly patches on the skin that can range in color and vary in size, and they are considered to be the most common form of precancer. They are the result of overexposure to the sun and most often appear on parts of the body that are exposed to sunlight such as the face, scalp, ears, neck, hands and arms. Even if you don’t suntan much, years of just doing simple tasks outside such as walking the dog, going out to the mailbox, playing an outdoor sport, can add up to a significant amount of sun exposure. “More than 10 million Americans have actinic keratoses (AKs), and they have the potential to progress to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the second most common skin cancer,” said Ellen Marmur, M.D., of Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York. “While most AKs remain benign, approximately 5 percent to 10 percent develop into SCC within an average of two years. Since there is no way to know ahead of time which ones will become cancerous, it is very important to seek a dermatologist’s care. Frequent skin examinations are the key to early detection and prevention.” For more information about treatments that can be administered by your healthcare provider, contact your dermatologist.  Cory Tromblee represents DUSA Pharmaceuticals, which develops dermatological products.

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USPTA and the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation launch Together Counts

he United States Professional Tennis Association, in association with its Tennis – for the health of it! initiative and Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, is on board for Together Counts, a nationwide program to inspire active and healthy living. The idea is to get families and community members to take a simple pledge: Eat at least one meal and do at least one activity together every week. We believe that together we can make a difference – in the country, in our communities and in every family. The USPTA’s Tennis – for the health of it! initiative, which started in 2008, promotes the great health benefits of playing tennis, and fits well with the goals of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation to provide resources to encourage energy balance and reduce obesity, especially childhood obesity, which is carried one step further with Together Counts. The sport of tennis and its tremendous health benefits (both physical and psychological) make it a key activity to help youth (and all age groups) achieve energy balance. The main goals of USPTA’s Tennis – for the health of it! initiative are to make the general public aware of the tremendous health, fitness and psychological benefits of tennis and encourage people to

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get out and play the sport as a part of their regular fitness regimen. An activity such as tennis that is also social and fun can serve as a great alternative to gym workouts or as an additional activity in a fitness regimen. In addition, the USPTA and its members are the delivery force through which the public can receive these benefits through lessons and other tennis activities. For more information visit www.tennis-health.com. The ways to fulfill the Together Counts pledge are endless. They can be as creative as organizing breakfast with neighbors or family followed by a round-robin tennis tournament or as simple as sharing a meal, then going for a walk. The important thing is that you do them together. If you take the pledge as a family, involve your kids: Let them choose activities they enjoy and give them a say about what’s on the menu. This way they will gain a sense of ownership and look forward to together time. The overall goal is to find a balance between the calories we consume and those we burn, to strike this balance regularly and have some fun. This way, getting more active and healthy becomes easy. 

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Conference schedule Please note: This is a tentative schedule for planning purposes only. Speakers and times are subject to change.

Sunday, Sept. 18 1 – 5 p.m.

Registration

Monday, Sept. 19 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

International Championships

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Tournament player party

Tuesday, Sept. 20 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration U.S. Pro Tennis Shop

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Executive Committee meeting

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

International Championships

11 a.m. – noon

Early and historical highlights of lawn tennis – Richard Hillway Drop shots, lobs and angles: teaching a new skill set – Scott Ficks

1 – 2:30 p.m.

General session

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

On-court upgrading

2:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Specialty course 1: Thomas Whitten Specialty course 2: Larry Karageanes

3 – 4 p.m.

Games with names: Creating games to manage large groups – Matt Dektas Passing grades and passing shots: the relationship between academic success and tennis performance – Brandyn Fisher, Michael Smith

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Exercise to improve coordination in tennis – Eduardo Vicencio

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Changing self-destructive tennis performance – Dr. Nick Dewan

Social media for your business – Tracy Almeda-Singian

Drills – Brenda Mertz 7 p.m.

Division parties

Wednesday, Sept. 21 7 – 8 a.m.

Cardio Tennis TennisCize – early-bird tennis aerobics, Donnia Bondallian Diversity division liaison meeting Division EA/ED meeting

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration U.S. Pro Tennis Shop

8 – 9 a.m.

Special populations committee meeting

8 a.m. – noon

PTCA I (written, grips, stroke analysis, English and Spanish) Specialty course 3: Anticipation training for tennis – Dave Hagler Specialty course 4: Teaching effective strokes – Feisal Hassan

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

International Championships

8:30 – 10 a.m.

TennisCize – spouses tennis aerobics, Donnia Bondallian Biomechanically engineered stroke techniques and serve problems – Rick Macci

9 – 10 a.m.

Seminar – Warren Pretorius Seminar

10:30 a.m. – noon

General session – 10 and Under Tennis – Kurt Kamperman, Scott Schultz

11:30 a.m.

Spouses luncheon

1– 2:30 p.m.

General session – 10 and Under Tennis – Patrick McEnroe, Craig Jones

1 – 4 p.m.

PTCA I (on-court portions)

3 – 4 p.m.

Seminar – Luis Mediero

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from previous page Cardio Tennis for large groups – Michele Krause 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

How credible coaches create confident competitors – David Benzel Vision training – Harvey Ratner

5 – 6 p.m.

Diversity committee open meeting

6 – 7 p.m.

HEAD/Penn Advisory staff meeting

6:45 – 7:30 p.m.

Team captains meeting

7 – 10 p.m.

Welcoming party

Thursday, Sept. 22 8 – 10 a.m.

Awards breakfast

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Registration

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

U.S. Pro Tennis Shop

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

International Championships finals

10:30 a.m. – noon

General session: General membership update

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

TennisCize – Spouses tennis aerobics, Donnia Bondallian

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Buying show setup (exhibitors)

noon – 1 p.m.

Cardio Tennis feeding contest qualifying

1 – 2:30 p.m.

General session: Patrick McEnroe, Jose Higueras, Martin Blackman

1 – 4 p.m.

Manufacturers on-court demos

3 – 4 p.m.

Developing a wellness nutrition program for your club, yourself and your players – Page Love

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Train to gain: Building mental muscle – Wendy Whitlinger

Do you get me? Creating the optimal learning environment for under 10s – Mike Barrell

Unusual doubles formations for strategy and momentum – Ken DeHart 5 – 10 p.m.

Tennis Buying Show

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Silent auction

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Tennis Buying Show reception

Friday, Sept. 23 7 – 8 a.m.

Cardio Tennis TennisCize – early-bird tennis aerobics, Donnia Bondallian

8 a.m. – noon

Specialty course 5: Junior development – Craig Jones Specialty course 6: Lucien Nogues Certification Exam (on-court portions)

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration U.S. Pro Tennis Shop

9 – 10 a.m.

Seminar – Nancy Biggs Drills, drills and more drills – Stan Oley

10 – 11:30 a.m.

TennisCize – spouses tennis aerobics, Donnia Bondallian

10:30 a.m. – noon

General session Seminar

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Past president’s forum

Noon – 1 p.m.

Cardio Tennis feeding contest finals

1 – 2:30 p.m.

General session

1 – 4 p.m.

Written exam (written, grips, stroke analysis, English/Spanish)

1 – 6 p.m.

International Team Championships

3 – 4 p.m.

Seminar: Emilio Sanchez Vicario The young athlete – Michael Bergeron, Ph.D.

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Coming alive tennis clinics and camps – Dave Kozlowski 180 degree racquet turn makes the difference in the modern game – Dr. Martin Baroch

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

The fundamentals of lessons – Alden Bock, Ron Steege Ten great doubles tips for your club teams – Scott Mitchell

Saturday, Sept. 24 8 a.m. – noon

Specialty course 7: Drills for all levels – Jorge Capestany Specialty course 8: Mental toughness – Lorenzo Beltrame

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Certification Exam (on-court portions)

Award nominations due July 1 Nominate an inspirational USPTA Professional today!

SPTA is accepting nominations for the 2011 National Awards Program through July 1. All Professional-level members are eligible. Award category definitions, nomination forms and guidelines are available at www.uspta.com, by calling 800-877-8248 or by sending a request to pr@uspta.org. Award categories include: USPTA Stars are members who have dedicated many years to volunteering in grassroots tennis, and bring the sport and sportsmanship to the players they touch. Their giving spirits have made them heroes in their own communities. Few of us will have heard of the people who receive this award, but their stories are inspiring, and almost all of us know at least one person who deserves a nomination. The USPTA Industry Excellence Award is given to teaching professionals who take both an altruistic and entrepreneurial attitude toward their jobs. They use their own resources and those offered by the industry to build programs that bring tennis to more people. At the same time, they are successful in growing a tennis business. The recipient of this award will receive a $1,000 grant from the Tennis Industry Association and a Tennis Tutor ball machine from Sports Tutor for use in his or her grassroots programs. The Alex Gordon Award for Professional of the Year recognizes a member who, over a career, has demonstrated exemplary achievement in seven areas, including: contributions to USPTA and USTA; as a teaching professional, player and coach; in education, research and publications; and with other organizations, achievements and contributions. The only USPTA award available to nonmembers is for Facility Manager of the Year. Applicants/nominees must be the general manager (in function, if not in title) of a club or tennis facility. College Coach of the Year and High School Coach of the Year award recipients are usually selected based on their results as team

coaches, however, individual coaches may be considered. The Touring Coach of the Year is selected on the basis of his or her work with playing professionals on the ATP tour or the WTA tour and/or touring juniors. Players who have been the most successful at the USPTA International Championships, as well as international, national and sectional competition may apply for the Player of the Year award. The eight categories for this award are: Men’s open, women’s open, men’s 35-and-over, women’s 35-and-over, men’s 45-and-over, women’s 45-and-over, men’s 55-and-over and women’s 55-and-over. The George Bacso Tester of the Year award recognizes the USPTA tester who does the most to advance certification opportunities and the certification process. The USPTA Lessons for LifeTM Award recognizes those USPTA members who have done the most to raise money for charities through tennis events. While the award spotlights individuals who have raised large amounts of money, it also honors those hosting the most creative, original or unique tennis event to raise money for charities. An individual hosting an event raising the most money will not necessarily receive this award. The USPTA Tennis Across AmericaTM Award recognizes those USPTA members who have done the most to get people to play tennis. Established in 1990, TAA is the original, free, grassroots lesson program. It also has a multicultural segment that targets various communities and potential players who may not otherwise have the opportunity to play. While the award does look at individuals who have held the most free clinics with the greatest number of participants, it also looks at individuals hosting the most creative, original or unique free tennis event to get people to play the game. The USPTA Tennis – for the health of it! SM Award recognizes those USPTA-certified members who have come up with the most unique Tennis – for the health of it! event. The USPTA Diversity Award recognizes those USPTA members who have demonstrated an outstanding ability to unite diverse populations within their community through tennis. Division award recipients are not automatically nominated for national awards. Division award recipients should ask division leaders if they should complete their own nomination form. All nominations and supporting materials must be received at the World Headquarters by July 1.

Rod Heckelman, 2010 USPTA Facility Manager of the Year (left), USPTA President Tom Daglis at right. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

National awards will be presented Sept. 22 during the World Conference on Tennis at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla.  ADDvantage/June 2011

USPTA conference registration form Register by August 21 and save up to $125.

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Please complete this form and return it to the Saddlebrook Resort no later than August 16, 2011. You may also make reservations by calling and identifying yourself as a USPTA conference attendee. Send to: Saddlebrook Resort Tampa 5700 Saddlebrook Way Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 800-729-8383 813-973-4504 (fax)

Conference: USPTA World Conference on Tennis Saddlebrook Resort Tampa Sept. 19-24

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General information • All reservation requests must be received by August 16, 2011. Requests received after this date, or for dates other than the main conference period, will be accepted on a space-available basis only.

• Cancellation notice of seven days prior to arrival is required for a refund. Changes and cancellations should be done in writing. When canceling or changing your reservation by telephone, be sure to obtain a cancellation number in writing.

• Please include a deposit for the first night’s room revenue and 9 percent tax as a deposit in the form of credit card (with an expiration date valid through date of departure) or check, which will hold your room until midnight of the arrival day.

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2011 USPTA International Championships Sanctioned by USPTA and USTA

What: Singles and doubles competition, open and age categories When: Sept. 19-22. Where: Saddlebrook Resort Surface: Clay courts Entry fees: $50/singles, $20 each/doubles. Tournament players must register for the World Conference on TennisSM; tournament and convention fees must be paid separately (see conference registration form). Singles entry and fees deadline, September 9 . Doubles may register at tournament site, preregistration encouraged. Match scoring: Regular match scoring, two of three tiebreaker sets. Rules: USTA. 15-minute default rule in effect. Players allowed minimum one-hour rest between singles matches, 30 minutes between singles and doubles matches or two doubles matches. Dress code: Proper tennis attire. No T-shirts, tank tops or Capri tights. Player eligibility: Current USPTA-certifi ed professional members in good standing who preregister for World Conference on Tennis. All certifi cation requirements must be completed by July 1 to allow for processing application and grading exam. USPTA will not be held responsible by any individual or division if entry is not accepted due to not fulfi lling requirements before the 60-day deadline.

of entries. For more information, go to www.usptaworldconference. com. Player/event regulations: Each eligible player is limited to two events. An event is two players or teams competing. Men’s open limited to a 128-draw. Mixed doubles rule: Players may play regular doubles and mixed doubles. Starting schedule: Sept. 19: Monday 9 a.m. Start all singles Noon Sign-up ends for all doubles Sept. 20: Tuesday 1 p.m. Start all doubles & MXD Players are advised to arrive one day before fi rst scheduled match. Tournament staff: Frank Kelly, tournament director; Todd Ruedisili and Gary Scanlon, Tournament Committee. Registering online: If you would like to sign up online, go to www. usptaworldconference.com.

All tournament play will be on-site. No transportation will be needed.

Prize money: Each event will have a minimum fi xed amount of prize money. Additional prize money for each event will be based on the number

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Build your business – and credibility – through public speaking by Patricia Fripp

ould you like to reach a few dozen prospective students at the same time? Well, step up to the podium! You might find a youth group, school, seniors center, homeowners association, service organization or community tennis association that is looking for an interesting speaker like you, especially in the midst of the summer tennis season. It’s a winning proposition all around. The organization gets a speaker at no charge. You have a terrific promotional platform, and are perceived as an expert on the court. Does that sound like a good rally against your competition?

facility/business)? And does it support my key points? A humorous story, an inspirational vignette, that relates to your topic or audience is a sure way to get people’s attention. However, it may take more presentation skill than you possess in the beginning. It’s safer and more effective to simply share what you know. A good way to open your speech is by giving audience members the information they most want to hear. By now, you know the kind of questions to expect. Well, put the answers to those questions in your presentation. The all-important closing The conclusion should be the highlight of your speech. Summarize the key elements, and if you’re going to take questions, say, “Before my closing remarks, are there any questions?” Finish with something inspirational that backs your theme – a relevant human-success story from your teaching experience, for example.

World Conference speaker Susan Clarke makes a connection with her audience.

Tips for your talk We’ve all heard that the fear of death is often surpassed by the fear of public speaking. Think about the benefits of doing a presentation on a unique program or other tennis-industry topic in order to work through your fears. In case that isn’t enough, take time to channel all that nervousness into positive energy. First, warm up and relax your body and face by shaking your arms and legs, doing shoulder and neck rolls, and “chewing” in an exaggerated way. These exercises, though they may seem a bit silly, will make your movements flow more naturally. And, of course, preparation is a key element to making a solid presentation. Here www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

are a few tips that will help you speak effectively. A catchy opening Psychologists have proved that the first and last 30 seconds of any speech have the most impact, so give the opening and closing of your talk a little extra thought, time and effort. Do not open with “Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here tonight.” It’s wasting too much of those precious 30 seconds. Opening a speech with a joke or funny story is the conventional wisdom. But before you do, ask yourself these questions: Is it appropriate to the occasion and audience? Is it in good taste? Does it relate to me (the sport of tennis, my

A scientist friend of mine told our group of the frustrations of being a scientist and he closed by saying, “People often ask, ‘why should anyone want to be a scientist?’” He then recalled a medical conference he attended where the final speaker of the day made a brief but powerful opening statement. “I am a 32-year-old wife and mother of two. I have AIDS. Please work fast,” she said to the scientists. My friend got a standing ovation for the speech. Building an outline First, you should ask yourself three vital questions before you organize your presentation. Who is the group to whom you are speaking? How long will your talk be? And why have they asked you to speak? continued next page ADDvantage/June 2011 19

from previous page Secondly, there are two basic outlines that work well for the beginning speaker. The AA way: Alcoholics Anonymous has an effective outline for its people: “This is where I was. This is where I am. This is how I got here.” This outline will help you tell the audience who you are and why you are qualified to speak on the topic you’ve chosen. The question-and-answer format: Think of the questions that strangers, prospective clients and even friends ask you about your line of work. Now you can open with, “The five questions I am most frequently asked about being a tennis professional are ….” Pose the first question to the audience and answer it in a conversational manner, just like you would with a prospective customer. You may have never given a speech before, but you undoubtedly have answered questions about the life and work of a tennis pro. If you finish before your allotted time, ask if the audience has any questions. If there are no questions, there’s no sin in finishing early. However, it is poor form to finish late. If they ask you to continue beyond your allotted time, that’s a different story. Writing I don’t believe you sit down and write a speech, just like that. You gather and collect ideas that can build your speech. If you’re going to be addressing a group in the next few weeks, keep a small notepad with you – even on the court – and quickly jot down ideas that relate to your talk. When you actually write it, you’ll have lots of material to fit into your outline. Presenting the speech Do not read your speech. Write key points in bold felt-tip pen (or printed out from your computer in a large, bold typeface) and place the pad or paper on a lectern or table in front of you. I urge you not to stand behind the lectern throughout your entire talk. It puts a barrier between you and the audience and they feel it. However, if you feel more secure standing behind the lectern, do not lean on it.

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The introduction: Write your own. Use your resume as a guide, but customize it to fit the topic on which you’re speaking. For example, do not include your first summer job in your intro unless it directly relates to your subject. Handouts: Develop a page detailing your key points. Or if you’ve had an article published, make copies for the audience members. Make sure that the handout includes your name, email address and/ or telephone number. Encourage anyone who is interested to contact you for more information, drills, tips – whatever relates to your talk. Business cards: You can offer a door prize, such as a certificate for a free lesson or merchandise in the pro shop, and ask that everyone drop their business cards in a box from which you or the program chair will draw the winner(s) at the end of your talk. The business cards give you prospects with whom you can follow up. Just do it! Speaking before a group of strangers can be intimidating, but keep focused on the positive impact the presentation will have on your business reputation and your bottom line. Don’t expect to be a magnificent speaker the first time out (although you may be). Your goal is to present the most valuable information possible to the members of the audience. Think of it as the beginning of many long-term relationships. Go on – step up to the podium and profit from the experience!  Patricia Fripp is an award-winning speaker, sales trainer, and speech coach. Meetings and Conventions magazine has called her “one of the country’s 10 most electrifying speakers.” She has authored several books and was the first female president of the National Speakers Association, with more than 4,000 members. Before becoming a speaker she enjoyed a highly successful career in a service industry. Fripp can be contacted at PFripp@Fripp.com, 800-634-3035 or http:// www.fripp.cm. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

USPTA pros put talents to work with ATP/WTA events by Dave Kozlowski, USPTA Master Professional

here certainly is much talent within our membership, as several USPTA Professionals have shown in their roles as ATP and WTA tournament directors. Bill Rapp of the SAP Open in San Jose, Calif.; Peter Lebedevs and Adam Requarth of the ATP’s Regions Morgan Keegan Championship and the WTA’s Cellular South Cup in Memphis, Tenn.; and Van Barry of the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston have all been major players in the professional game.

nis enthusiasts. My years with the USPTA have shown me the technique for – and the value of – getting a lot of people working toward the same goal. Koz: No doubt about it, sports is entertainment. How is tennis competing in that venue? Lebedevs: Tennis numbers are up; people are into tennis. Our fan base and ticket sales here are up. Requarth: Tennis has not only increased in terms of the number of people playing, but more people are also coming out to watch the game. Barry: I think we are competing very well and continuing to improve.

From left: USPTA Professionals and tournament directors Adam Requarth, Bill Rapp and Peter Lebedevs interview with Dave “Koz” Kozlowski. Not pictured: Van Barry, USPTA.

Koz: How important is the USPTA to the pro game?

the filter through which players experience the pro game.

Lebedevs: They are very important. They are the lifeblood in terms of providing a connection to the grassroots of the game. They create our fan base for us.

Requarth: The USPTA pros help us a lot. They bring other pros and their members and students to the event.

Rapp: The USPTA pros also serve as the delivery system by teaching and selling racquets. They get it done. We have 50 to 70 pros at each tournament partnering with us to promote the game. At the Memphis tournament the USPTA Southern Division is hosting its winter conference. Our relationship with the USPTA has been invaluable. Barry: The USPTA is extremely important to the pro game. USPTA teaching pros are the mechanism by which aspiring young players connect with, become passionate about, and understand the pro game. Additionally, our recreational players gain much of their understanding of the pro game from their teaching pro. Thus we can become www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Rapp: When you look at the United States it is really a melting pot of players from around the world. At the SAP Open in our quarterfinals we had eight different countries represented. In both singles and doubles we had 24 countries represented. It is great to see the U.S. fans embrace the international players.

Koz: Gentlemen, what have you learned from the USPTA to help grow the game at the professional level?

Koz: Great point on the international tennis scene, Bill, however here in Memphis you had five Americans in the quarterfinals. How important is it to have our American players in the top 10 to grow the sport in our country?

Rapp: I will say that when I joined the USPTA in 1984 it was the best professional move that I ever made. Tim Heckler has led the organization in a very positive direction. I think that the USPTA has been a leader in the business of growing the game throughout the world. I can speak for Peter and Adam: We have gotten so much from the organization. We are proud to be USPTA members.

Lebedevs: It is hugely important for us to have Americans in the top 10. The days of Sampras, Courier, Agassi were great. This gets the Americans more involved. Even though we have one of the greatest rivalries with Federer and Nadal, the average person on the street is not as involved so it is critical to have Americans as top marquee players. So we count on the USPTA teaching pros to bring us the talent.

Barry: The USPTA has made me aware of the importance of grassroots involvement. For our event in Houston to be successful we need support from a broad range of ten-

Rapp: I think that with the initiative from the USPTA and the USTA with QuickStart

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from previous page that we are all hoping and praying that we once again see the days of the Changs, Samprases and Agassis. We have seen at the tournaments in San Jose and Memphis that if you have the American top players they definitely move the needle more. Barry: Tennis play in the United States has been steadily growing over the past several years so I don’t see a correlation between tour players’ rankings and the sport’s growth. It’s certainly great to have U.S. players competing for tour titles and Grand Slam championships, but the growth of the sport at the local level is going to be on us, the USPTA pros. Koz: Promotions are a real key in professional tennis. How are you marketing your events? Requarth: We have a unique program called the elite staff program. Actually, Bill Rapp created it. The program works hand in hand with teaching pros who bring groups. The USPTA pros are bringing in groups from 11 states throughout the South. We offer more benefits to them with discounted tickets, comp tickets, meals and autographed merchandise. Barry: We have numerous parties, ladies clinics, live music (the Bryan brothers have played poolside during our event for the past three years), and fashion shows, throughout the tournament week. Rapp: In the Bay area we have very sophisticated fans. Out there we are competing with all the professional sports: the 49ers, Giants, Warriors, Sharks and even wine country and Pebble Beach. We have to grab people’s attention. In 2002 we concentrated on the Indian population in the area. We brought (Mahesh) Bhupathi and (Leander) Paes and they played out after Agassi. We had a huge following of fans from India. My wife thought that it was a crazy idea. But I decided to go with it. I wanted to bring in John McEnroe to play. I offered to give him a wild-card for the singles and doubles. He opted out of the singles but went with the doubles wild card with Jonas Bjorkman. So after John convinced him to play out of the deuce, which Bjorkman had never done, they came through, driving 10,000-plus fans for us, and captured the title. In recent years I have brought in Pete Sampras to play

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From left: Magdalena Rybarikova (winner), tournament director Peter Lebedevs, and Rebecca Marino (finalist) at the 2011 Regions Morgan Keegan Championships & Cellular South Cup.

an exhibition on the Monday night, which is generally a slow night of the week in pro tennis. We also do very strong ladies days on the first two days with lunch and photos with pros. The ladies were also able to get makeup done and have some great wine. Lebedevs: Yes, the early nights can be tough. We got about 20 companies to purchase tickets to support lower-opportunity kids by bringing them in to see tennis, which many of them had never seen before. We had more than 1,000 kids come in. Koz: The USPTA loves to get involved with pro events. How about sharing some of the ways they have been supporting the pro sport? Lebedevs: The USPTA Southern Division brings their convention here during the tournament. We brought Fernando V (Verdasco) up to meet the USPTA members in a nonstop Q & A. USPTA Southern executive director Fred Burdick had a chance to do the USPTA coin toss for the Roddick match. When we put this together we had Pat Whitworth, the president, and the new incoming president, Bill Phillips, see the value of having their convention tied in with the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and Cellular South Cup. Barry: USPTA Texas has been a wonderful partner for us. Through them we are able to continually update the membership about our event with player reports and

ticket information. We also have a USPTA specialty course here at River Oaks during the tournament week, which brings new teaching professionals to our venue each year. Additionally, we have a ladies team tournament during the week that brings players from clubs around the state. Given that we are the only tour-level professional event in Texas, it’s important that our tennis fans know that we see this event as belonging to the state of Texas, so the USPTA partnership is very important in that regard. Rapp: We have had a longstanding partnership with USPTA Northern California and with the national office and Tim Heckler. I really want to acknowledge the outgoing president in Northern California, Mike Galli, executive director Elaine Henessey, and the incoming president, John Sharpe. It has been an invaluable working relationship with Northern Cal and national USPTA. Koz: Gentlemen, it’s been great to spend time with you discussing growing the professional game through the USPTA.  Dave “Koz” Kozlowski is one of the first 17 USPTA members to achieve Master Professional status. He was the 2000 USTA Tennis Broadcaster of the Year and 2001 USPTA Pro of the Year, and was one of seven journalists chosen by the USTA to cover the Fed Cup in Moscow in 2004. He is the executive director/host of “Inside Tennis with the Koz,” one of Tennis Channel’s original series and now airing on www.indietennis.com. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

USPTA welcomes new members Congratulations to the following new USPTA members who fulfilled requirements between February 25 and May 25.

Certified members California Geoffrey Ashley Peter Fox Yelena Olshanskaya Christopher Rapaj Jed Weaver Michael White Lorene Whitehouse Eastern Thomas Cartier Michael Gucciardo Robert Jendelund Alex Johns Zurab Mukhuradze Zuzana Rakytova Taavo Roos Everett Williams Phillip Williams Florida Dejan Cvetkovic Elliot DeBolt Kevin Dunworth Donna Sue Gutierrez Branislav Jeftic Alina Jidkova Martina Lee William Nau Wolf Naujock Eric Nunez Kepler Orellana Rodrigo Segura Linda Thomson Iroda Tulyaganova Frederick Vulpio Hawaii Hewenfei Boud I-Hsuan Hwang Yuan Jia Brendon Pacheco Huakun Xing Intermountain Angelo Faustino Mario Gagliardi Alexandra Johncock Roger Keilig Bridger Mahlum International Mohammed Adnaoui Carlos Alcaraz Gonzalez Wilton Atkins Miroslav Bauer Fernando Belmar Sarah Borwell David Camarero Almazan Antonio Castellano Vidad Carlos Chavez Juan Jose Cordoba Morillas

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USPTA featured at International Tennis Hall of Fame The United States Professional Tennis Association is now a permanent fixture on the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Legends Walk in Newport, Rhode Island. The 17 divisions of the USPTA and national have engraved bricks on the Legends Walk. Now everyone has a chance to see the bricks when they take a stroll along the walk, which weaves throughout the center of the property, connecting the historic grass courts that have been the grounds of matches featuring many legends. The Legends Walk has been designed to complement the Hall of Fame’s mission of preserving the history of tennis, while looking toward the future. “We feel the bricks featuring the USPTA are a great tribute to our members and divisions who work so hard to teach and grow tennis, and to be displayed at the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame is a real honor,” said USPTA CEO Tim Heckler. 

2011 USPTA tournament player ranking points*

Drills

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NEED TENNIS DRILLS? USPTA Master Professional Jorge Capestany’s new website has more than 700 videos of tennis drills and tips. Log on to www. tennisdrills.tv to see (and print) more than 18 free samples.

PRO/COACH PRICING on racquets, apparel, shoes, bags, balls, strings and accessories. Get baskets, carts, training equipment, books, videos and more. www.TennisExpress.com/800833-6615.

Men’s 35 Singles Joel Tennison Douglas Matuska Spencer Jones

Employment

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

Men’s 45 Singles Bryan Biever Glenn Britzius Michael Vidmar Cory O’Brien

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Five-Star Caribbean Resorts are Waiting for You! Working vacations available for certified tennis professionals. Family and couple resorts available. Contact: www.fitbodiesinc.com or call Denise Cox, 678-778-4673.

Men’s Open Doubles Roy Bryan Tony Larson John Pratt Winifield Stephens Spencer Jones Joel Tennison Abdul Idi Douglas Matuska

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Men’s 45 Doubles Rajan Keswani Michael Olson Glenn Britzius Raman Jayapathy William Kron Michael Vidmar

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Men’s Open Singles Tony Larson Abdul Idi Paul Kolenich Juan Garcia

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USPTA members excel in Career Development program The following members achieved 36 or more points in the USPTA Career Development Program in 2010. Alan Cutler Feisal Hassan William Phillips III Ian Thomson Fred Viancos The following members achieved between 18 and 35 points. Paul Allam Art Allmond Michael Andrews Rosie Bareis Andrea Barnes Monty Basnyat Eric Baumgardner Jason Beardslee Tim Beyer Jeffrey Bloomberg Bunny Bruning Fred Burdick Daniel Burgess Rick Calton Jorge Capestany Stan Carter John Cleary Jr. Chuck Coleman Tom Daglis Kimberly Davis Ken DeHart Steve Diamond Amina Doar David Dvorak Ron Dyson Mark Faber Mark Fairchilds Jacques Faulise Jack Foster Michael Friedman Michael Galli John Gant Guillaume Gauthier Mike Gennette Chuck Gill Don Gomsi Patrick Hanssen David Hardy Simon Harrington Russell Heier Glen Howe

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James Hunt Algis Juodikis Michele Krause John Kuramoto Steve Landon Warren Lem Vern Leslie Bruce Levine Angel Lopez Gerry Maingot Anish Manrai Paul Marcum Fernando Mateu Randy Mattingley Connie McHugh Bill Mecca Anni Miller Lynn Miller Avis Murray Ken Nakama Mark Pachtner Ajay Pant Adam Paul Steve Pekich Jr. Eileen Pero Joao Pinho Donald Purdy Joe Roediger Hans Romer Jeff Rothstein Rod Saludo Mark Savage Matthew Schrader Brett Schwartz Jim Sciarro John Sharpe Andy Shields Joe Snailum Richard Spurling Christopher Stevens Kerwin Swenson Keith Swindoll Craig Wells Keith Wheeler Pat Whitworth Ron Woods Charlotte Wylie John Yandell The following members achieved between 9 and 17 points. Steven Abbondondelo Karl Akkerman Nelson Alapi

Francis Ali Francis Alvir Joseph Ambler Carol Anderson Patricia Anderson Kenneth Andriano Scott Ansay Christopher Arns Marc Assaraf Damon Austin Lewis Bachetti Stephanie Baker Stone Richard Ballantine Mani Barajas-Alexander Francisco Barrientos Paul Bartholomai Fortunato BattadJr. Brian Beaumont Michael Beck Sheryl Behne Craig Bell Cindy Benzon Karen Berg James Berrigan Bradlee Berry Joe Biedenharn Oscar Blacutt Alden Bock John Bogusewski Nick Bollettieri David Bone Scott Borowiak Beverly Bowes-Hackney Gregory Boyle Jack Bracken Christie Bradley Tom Breece Patrick Breen Christopher Brewer David Bromberg Clete Browder Renee Broxson Wayne Bryan Jonathan Buchman Scott Bucic Cari Buck Aldo Burga William Bussey Thomas Byrd Jerry Cape Steve Carberry Margaret Card Beckmann Vincent Casale Tom Cascarano Rick Case

Doug Cash Richard Centerbar Mark Centrella Miguel Cervantes III Michael Chamberlain Robb ChamberlainIII Anthony Chan Christian Choi Holly Chomyn Chris Chopra Virgil Christian Sharon Cleland Park Cockerill Jeff Cohen Kevin Conlogue Deborah Connell Tommy Connell Nicholas Cote Duane Covell Nancy Cox David Crouzet Joe Curcio Joseph Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aleo Jr. James Daly William Damron Scott Daniel Kristopher David Debra Davidson Matthew Davis Chris Dazet Emile de Cuba Michael Del Priore Marvin Dent Trimmer Dettor Jerri DiCamillo Joseph Dinoffer Peter Dungca Steven Dunmore Aaron Dyer Rusty Dyer Jr. Gary Elwell Doug Eng, Ed.D., Ph.D. William Eng Jory Ereckson Tamarin Espinoza Mary Faley Rich Fanning Toby Fasth Trish Faulkner Mark Ficks Travis Fields Gay Finch Bill Fletcher Robert Florian Ph.D. Sebastien Foka Dexter Fong

Paul Fontana Scott Ford William Foreman Vicki Foster Mark Frampton Martha Franklin John Frausto Tim Fresenius Christy Funk Larry Gagnon Bogdan Gard Suzanne Gardner Michael-John Garnett Paul Garron Bill Gates Jon George Michael Gerard Glenn Gerbino Jerry Gerig Kerry Giardino Harry Gilbert Michael Gleason Julio Godreau Spike Gonzales Shannon Gordon Carney Sandra Gostanian Dick Gould Mike Graff Michael Grant Matt Grayson Kimberly Greenspan James Grigo Jack Groppel Ph.D. Kent Guerin Charlie Gundi Ron Guse David Hagler Kendell Hale Kevin Hamilton Gordon Hammond Mark Hanna Mark Hansen Craig Hardenbergh Brad Harris Larry Harte Sarah Hatgas Jeff Hawes Rod Heckelman Tim Heckler John Hein Darren Heinz Laurie Hock Tommy Holbrook Waldemar Holowetzki Alvin Hom Rob Horsch

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Tracy Houk Randy Houston Scott Howard Hassan Humayun William Hunter John Ingram III Tom Ingram Raul Iriarte Tim Irwin Billy Jackson Kevin Jackson Gabriel Jacob Jason Jamison John Jarrell Allan Jensen Bunmi Johnson Warren Johnston Barbara Johnston Hill Craig Jones Samuel Jones Michael Jordan Charles Joslin Jr. John Joyce Cyrus Joyner Jr. Christopher Kader Ronald Kahn Jared Kalpin Jenna Kappel Stephen Kappes Yasmin Kashef Patrick Kearns Robin Keener Tom Kern Chuck Kingman Charles Kinyon Jamie Kirkman Rob Knox Robert Kolb Fred Kolehmainen Raymond Konchalski Randy Kop Angela Koumaris Diane Koury Mark Kovacs Ph.D. Jerry Kraesig Ed Krass Bill Kreger Kamil Kuchta Bill Kurtain Jo Ann Kurz Mike Lammens Greg Langdon Jim Laughlin David Leatherwood Debbie Leecock Bradley Leu Linton Lewis Max Liberty-Point

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David Licker Jo Lightsey Hunter Lipscomb Jim Loehr Ed.D. John Lofton Larry Loman Cristian Lopez Conan Lorenzo Cary Lothringer Bob Love Bradley Lowe Ronald Lowe Sean Lozier Tony Lumsden Joy Macci Ph.D. Rick Macci Andy Mack Joseph Mahaffey Marc Majdick Keyvan Maleki Nicholas Mamula Leanne Mann Lynda Marcos Pierre Mareschal Donald Marinoni Laurie Martin George Maurtua Pavel Mazaev Ken McAllister Dennis McClure Marina McCollom Brian McCoy Cleon McKnight Sr. Jim McLennan Kevin McQuaid Sean McWilliams Glen Meloy David Mendez Ricardo Mendivil Michael Mercier Jack Michalko Mark Miller Andrew Minnelli Zack Miskel Adrian Moghina Peter Moorhead Marc Moran William Morris Alyssa Morrison James Morton Dave Moseley Daniel Moster Lucila Moure Steve Mumford Jim Munsil David Murillo Richard Murray Leslie Myricks

Scott Nagle Galen Nakahara Wolf Naujock Miguel Navarro Trevor Ncube David Neuhart Sidney Newcomb Robin Newman Joseph Noth Charles Nuwer Jim O’Connell Mike O’Connell Steve O’Connell Jim Oescher Christopher Ojakian Stan Oley Dan Oliver Desmond Oon Ph.D. Katie Orlando Chad Oxendine Laura Oxendine Kevin Page Anne Pamplin-Evenson Craig Pasqua Robert Pass Greg Patton Greg Pearson Dilcia Pederson Ann Pellow Paul Pena III Thomas Penner Gerry Perry Tanya Petty Hank Pfister Pat Phanthanusorn Wilson Pipkin Dophie Poiset Jim Poling David Poole Benjamin Porter David Porter Edwin Portillo Warren Pretorius Benjamin Price Greg Prudhomme Nigel Pugh Michael Quitko Matt Ragan Francis Rajotte Alice Ramirez Dipesh Rao Bill Rapp Francis Rawstorne Lindsay Rawstorne Susan Renick Frances Resha Oliver Reynolds Jim Rich

Dennis Richardson Alan Richter Bob Risinger Gwendolyn Ritchie Chris Robb Don Roberson Mark Roberts Jose Rodriguez Travis Rood Ian Rothfels Jim Royalty Willis Runck Emily Schaefer Scott Schibig Tylor Schlader Linda Schley Scott Schultz David Schwartz Gabriel Schwartz Terry See Patrik Segfeldt Diane Selke Arthur Shannon James Shaughnessy Jack Sheehy Ronald Shelton Ken Shioi Brian Shoman Liz Shweky Bill Simmers Clifford Skakle Chad Skorupka Richard Slivocka Ann Slocomb Michael Smith Scott Smith Kirill Smolkin Keith Soifer Laurence Sombito Len Spencer Matthew Springer Sara Stablein Addison Staples Eric Stephens Jon Stitt Stephen Summer Ken Sumrow Lee Sutor Ben Swain Tom Sweitzer Frank Swope Samuel Tadevosian George Tate Jr. Donald Taylor Ed.D. Joseph Thompson Raymond Thornton Ph.D. Scott Thornton

Stephen Thuot Ph.D. Christin Thurston Greg Tielke Nancy Tielke Vincent Todaro Susan Torrance Carlos Triana Gary Trost Katrina Trotter Brent Turley Josh Uran Alvin Varnado Milos Vasovic Steve Vaughan Martin Vinokur Ph.D. Nancy Vivero Veng Vollavanh Paul Waldman Robert Walker Mic Wallace Kendon Warren Jason Wass Jessica Watts David Webb John Weber Oscar Wegner Debbie Cerell-Weinberg Karen Weir Mark Weir Shane Wells Michael White Paul Whiteside Larry Whitson Lawrence Willens Richard Willett Darrio Williams Grady Wilson Neil Witherow Victor Withers Mike Woody Sophie Woorons- Johnston Ph.D. George Zink

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Career Development conventions

(division conventions, 5 credits; World Conference, 8 credits)

exams, upgrades & certification review courses (4 credits for PTCA I segment)

June 2-5

Pacific Northwest Division Portland, Ore.

Sept. 19-24

USPTA World Conference on Tennis Wesley Chapel, Fla.

specialist degrees Little Tennis® Facility Management

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Computer Technology Sport Science

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Richmond, Va. Austin, Texas Des Moines, Iowa Port St. Lucie, Fla. Los Angeles San Francisco Rockville, Md. Aurora, Ill. Atlanta San Diego Port Washington, N.Y. Phoenix Worcester, Mass. Winter Springs, Fla. Houston* Pensacola, Fla. Birmingham, Ala. Charlotte, N.C. Fort Wayne, Ind. Boca Raton, Fla. Myrtle Beach, S.C.

July 11 July 17 July 17 July 17 July 17 July 22-23 July 24 July 24 July 30 July 30 July 31 July 31 Aug. 4-5 Aug. 7-8 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. 13-14 Aug. 13-14

Frederick, Md. Memphis, Tenn. Ocala, Fla. New Orleans San Diego Houston* Hilton Head Island, S.C. Jackson, Miss. Kansas City, Kan. Columbus, Ohio Des Moines, Iowa Lakewood, Colo. Port Washington, N.Y. Los Angeles Dallas New Orleans Atlanta Rockville, Md.

* This course is held at the USPTA World Headquarters. Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an exam, upgrade and PTCA I 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 – $95; 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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Wheelchair Tennis

specialty courses The doubles connection, June 2, Port St. Lucie, Fla., M. Fairchilds

CPD (Competitive Player Development) – Gained through the USA Tennis High Performance Coaching Program a dministered by the USA Tennis Coaching E ducation Department. For more information about USPTA’s specialist degrees, including applications, please visit our website at www.uspta.com or contact the USPTA Education Department at 800-USPTA-4U or education@uspta.org.

cardio tennis June 12

Pittsburgh

(Seminar DVDs, ½ credit/specialty course DVDs, 2 credits)

The deadline to register and/or cancel a course is 15 working days before the event. Anyone canceling late or failing to cancel will forfeit one-half the course fee. Schedule is subject to change. Call the USPTA Education Department for more information or email education@uspta.org.

Earn education credits from World Conference DVDs Receive your education credit report card via email by visiting the members-only section of uspta.com.

Please visit www.growingtennis.com (workshops) to register online.

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TRAIN YOUR BRAIN Tips, tales and tactics for improving mental performance ◄ 50 mental strategies for fearless performance, by Jeff Greenwald. $9.99

► More than 300 tips for mastering the mental game, by Dave Power. $16.95

► A competitor’s guide to sports and business success, by Allen Fox, Ph.D. $17.95

◄ Mental training system, by Anne Smith, Ph.D. $10 (workbook and handbook also available)

◄ Audio CD – The five mental keys to unlocking your potential, by Jeff Greenwald. $22.95

◄ A fable about the power within, by David E. Moe. $6.95 ► Play winning tennis today, by Helle Viragh. $24.95

► CD – SportsSpecific Tennis Nutrition Handouts, by Page Love. $99.95

▲ Welcome to the Zone (The E-Book audio CD by Scott Ford. $25

Purchase these and other titles at www.usprotennisshop.com • 800-USPTA-4U

Industry action Members Steve Cook, USPTA, was recently named director of tennis for the new 16-court Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Greenville, S.C. The facility, with eight hard and eight Har-Tru courts, features a stadium court and a beautiful two-story tennis house. Bill Patton, USPTA, has been hired as director of tennis at ClubSport San Ramon (Calif.), and also now serves as a writer for TennisWorldUSA online magazine. He also has proposed a rule change that would shorten tennis courts to 60 feet (at the same width) to allow for more net play, fewer injuries, more courts to be built according to specs, and more focus on strategy.

Member Product showcase – USPTA Master Professional Joe Dinoffer has announced the production of a new DVD package called “The Complete Guide to 10 and Under Tennis, Everything you need to know for QuickStart and 10 and Under Tennis.” With nearly four hours of activities, interviews, and guidance for coaches and parents, featured interviews include: Gary Avischious, Mike Barrell, Jorge Capestany, Lisa Duncan, Craig Jones, Dr. Bob Pangrazi, Anne Pankhurst, Tony Reyes and Butch Staples. Visit www.oncourtoffcourt.

The 24th annual Keith’s Classic raised more than $6,000 for the Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund to help the victims of the tragic tornado that struck Alabama on April 27. The tournament was named for Master Professional Keith Swindoll and is played at Indian Hills Country Club in Tuscaloosa. It raises money annually for local charities. Swindoll, left, is pictured with USPTA Professional Donnie Ellis and was also assisted by USPTA Professional Clete Browder. com for more information. To watch free video clips from this innovative DVD package or to receive a free color catalog, contact Oncourt Offcourt toll-free in the United States at 1-88-TENNIS-11 or visit www.oncourtoffcourt.com.

Manufacturers Cool-It Caddy offers a unique line of fashionable and functional bags that protect cosmetics, medications, snacks and other personal items from the summer’s damaging heat. The bags feature an integrated chemical

Evergreen (Colo.) Sports Center tennis pro Roald Flater, USPTA, recently won the USTA National Indoor 85 Singles Championship in Vancouver, Wash., defeating No. 2 seed Lewis Stevenson (California) 6-1, 6-0 in the final. He also won the 85 Doubles Championship with partner Don Tobey, defeating Calvert and Hildebrand (California) 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the final. A few days later, Flater and Tobey won the USTA National Hardcourt 85 Doubles Championship in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., over Druliner and Tyler (Arizona) 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the finals for Flater’s third Gold Ball in two weeks. He also has won 15 USPTA National Championships over the years.

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Industry action and industrial applications. The patented MicroLip™ design keeps sweat from dripping into your eyes and blurring your vision. It is resistant to saturation, comfortable and fully adjustable. The complete line of saturation-proof Sweat GUTR® sweatbands is available at a variety of specialty sports stores including bicycle dealers, running stores, and tennis shops. For more information, visit www. SweatGUTR.com. Inventive Concepts International, based in Chicago, has developed iSafe Backpacks and Bags, the first personal security system for children’s backpacks and laptop bags for adults. When activated, a battery-powered audible and visible alarm system attracts attention in an emergency. The iSafe Backpacks and Bags are available in children’s sizes and designs, as well as adult laptop/business sizes with professional designs. They start at $59.99 and owners can replace their well-used bags at any time with a new iSafe bag at up to 50 percent off the list price. For more information or to purchase iSafe backpacks and bags, visit www. isafebags.com. R.W. Knudsen Family introduces Recharge Natural Sports Drink Mix, which comes in convenient powder sticks that are easy to add to water when you’re on the go. Only 10 calories per stick, the allwww.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

natural mix is sweetened with Truvia (a stevia-based sugar substitute), contains hydrating electrolytes and no artificial ingredients, preservatives or added sugar. For more information, visit www. RW50.com.

Miscellany The Junior Tennis Foundation hosted the 24th annual USTA Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame awards dinner April 29 at The Water Club in New York City. The Hall of Fame inductees were: Brian Hainline, M.D., chief medical officer of the United States Tennis Association; USPTA Professional Bob Litwin, pictured, a senior national and world champion; Melissa Brown, the 1984 French Open singles quarterfinalist and winner of the Wimbledon Ladies’ Plate; and Al Picker, the veteran tennis columnist of the Newark Star-Ledger. The Hall of Fame is a benefit for the Junior Tennis Foundation scholarship program, including junior and special populations within the tristate area. USPTA Master Professional Angel Lopez will be honored during Latin Night at the Mercury Insurance Open, presented by TriCity Medical Center, at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. Latin Night begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 3. Lopez, director of tennis at the San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club, has served both the tennis and Latino community for 31 years. His many

contributions to local youth include donating tennis equipment and providing college scholarships. Other special events during the WTA’s Mercury Insurance Open, July 30 – Aug. 7, will include Kids Day, Celebrate Our Heroes Night, Group Day, Ladies and Leagues Day, USTA Member’s Day, and an auction and reception to benefit Tri-City Medical Center’s Fight Against Breast Cancer. Also scheduled for this women’s professional tournament are player autograph sessions, giveaways and contests. To support TriCity Medical Center’s Benefit, fans wearing pink to the night matches on Aug. 4 will receive 40 percent off reserved grandstand tickets. Tickets must be purchased at the box office before that night’s session to qualify for the discount. Individual tickets and tournament packages are now on sale at mercuryinsuranceopen. com or ticketmaster.com. In honor of its 35th Anniversary, the Almaden Valley Athletic Club in San Jose, Calif., invites the community to the Sizzling ‘n’ Safe Summer Fun open house from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. There will be exercise classes and activities for kids, including the opportunity to win one of several bikes being raffled throughout the day, as well as a carnival, minihealth assessments and specialty fitness classes for adults. To ensure a safe summer, the American Red Cross will share safety tips, AVAC lifeguards will hold a water safety demo, and the Santa

Clara County Sheriff’s Department will offer free child fingerprinting. The Stanford Bloodmobile will also collect blood donations from able residents. For the full event schedule, visit www. avac.us/sizzlingsummer.

Passings Tennis legend Pauline Betz Addie, who was a top player in both the amateur and pro arenas, passed away on May 31 in an assisted-living facility in Potomac, Md. She was 91 years old. Addie was a longtime, honorary member of the USPTA and a 1965 inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She taught for 20 years at the Cabin John Indoor Tennis Center in Bethesda, Md., and played the game into her 80s. She won Wimbledon in 1946 without dropping a set and also won the U.S. National Championship four times in the 1940s. She was ranked in the U.S. top 10 for seven years. Jason Morton, a longtime and honorary member of the USPTA, passed away May 24 at the age of 82. Morton lived in Sun Lakes, Ariz., and worked at the Oakwood Tennis Club, but had been a longtime Houston resident and was a 2003 inductee into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame. Morton was a passionate promoter of the game and an internationally renowned player, winning more than 100 national titles and 10 world titles. ADDvantage/June 2011

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Speakers include: Mike Barrell, Dr. Martin

• General sessions

Baroch, Lorenzo Beltrame, David Benzel, Nancy

• Seminars and specialty courses

Biggs, Martin Blackman, Ken DeHart, Nick

• Testing and certification

Dewan, Dave Hagler, Feisal Hassan, Jose

• World-renowned speakers • Earn continuing education and APC credits

Higueras, Larry Karageanes, Stan Oley, Rick Macci, Patrick McEnroe, Luis Mediero, Lucien Nogues, Harvey Ratner, Emilio Sanchez Vicario, Tom Whitten, Sophie Woorons-Johnston

USPTA World Conference on Tennis Saddlebrook Resort, Wesley Chapel, Fla. September 19-24, 2011 Visit usptaworldconference.com for more information