Addvantage 2012 August

contents the total professional – enhancing your career

departments

5 Cardio Tennis Interactive® makes its debut – 3 President’s message

by Brian O’Donnell, USPTA, and TIA business manager 17 Classifieds

7 Tennis etiquette – by Harvey Rubin, USPTA

26 Career development

28 Industry action 11 Pro to pro: Serve and volley revisited –

by Ty Fuller, USPTA Master Professional

ews n 9 Minnesota’s Tony Larson is three-time defending champion at USPTA Indoor Championships 13 Put your own spin on a TAA clinic 16 USPTA welcomes new members

convention 18 2012 USPTA World Conference 19 Tentative conference schedule 22 Hotel registration details 23 Conference registration form On the cover – Don and Bill Thomas, USPTA Professionals, shared their favorite sport with 36 youth, ages 5-15, during a Tennis Across America clinic July 2 at the Sequim High School courts in Sequim, Wash.

This fun-for-all event kicked off a two-week tennis academy that was held – at no cost to the attendees – in conjunction with USTA members Doug and Allison Hastings.

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President’s message Don’t forget to smell the roses!

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he business of tennis for the active tennislist, both dealing with your business and your teaching professional is extremely timefamily. consuming. Whether you conduct your business on court or off court, the tennis profes5. Delegate. It is not practical for tennis professional is pulled in many directions all at once. Ofsionals to handle everything themselves. We ten you will find a tennis professional committing represent a larger clientele and provide for to 12-hour days, six days a week. Your schedule is their needs. We must be able to ask for help to full, and your free time is used to return phone calls produce the results that are required from us. and emails, in addition to putting out any fires.

This is not a statement of weakness, but rather Our jobs are very unique. Don’t an efficient and intelligent way to ever let someone tell you tennis is make more people happy. only a game ... our business has been quantified as a more than $5 billion Another area that we tend to industry. It is serious business! forget about is the sport we all love.

For our members who have a Remember, it is your love for tenfamily, there is an art to managing nis that was the catalyst for your business and family time. In an arcurrent job. We forget to enjoy the ticle by Athena Williams-Atwood, sport of tennis when the aspects of titled, “Five Key Strategies to Handle our business become overwhelming.

Work and Family with Ease,” the Consider this short list: author lists some helpful hints that Tom Daglis certainly apply to our industry: 1. Play tennis. You might want to schedule a weekly game with your 1. Be patient, calm, and kind each day. By comfriends or your tennis peers. Surely, you rememmitting to these characteristics on a daily basis, ber how many hours you spent on the court, you lay the foundation for handling unplanned learning and perfecting this game, and setting problems that arise. up match play!

2. Provide a work and family vision. The author suggests writing down your top three business and family goals that you wish to accomplish.

These goals may be weekly, monthly, or annual.

3. Identify those things that will be most productive. In other words, if you know what needs to be accomplished or the most important things that you need to accomplish, it becomes easier to get those tasks done, without becoming mired in more insignificant tasks that may eat up your precious time.

4. Keep daily to-do lists. Your daily requirements can become quite extensive and that is a recipe for continued stress. Make a daily list of three action items that you can cross off your to-do

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2. Watch some professional tennis. Attend an ATP or WTA event, or visit a USTA Futures event.

Get those juices flowing again!

3. Make the time to network with your peers at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis. Besides the fact that you take home new ideas, create enthusiasm, and visit old and new friends, you will relax in a beautiful, stress-free environment.

Our new conference site provides the perfect environment at the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa and Monterey Bay Racquet Club in beautiful Monterey, Calif.!

You have heard about tennis burnout and how real it can be. Don’t fall into that trap. Take the time to smell the roses! 

National Board of Directors President First Vice President

Tom Daglis Randy Mattingley

Vice Presidents

Nancy Cox Jeff Hawes Tom McGraw Dan Moster Gary Trost

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

CourtsideUSA Manager

Randy Jenks

Digital Asset Director

Timothy Heckler

Digital Asset Coordinator/ Ramona Husaru Tennis Multimedia Management Graphic Design Specialist Nick Warwick Director of Video Production Chris Maale Director of Fred Viancos Professional Development Corporate Janice Stollenwerck Services Administrator Director of Information Technology

Dan Wilson

Information Technology/ Multimedia

Scott Bucic

Director of Computer Services

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 For information, write the USPTA World Headquarters 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One Houston, TX 77042 Phone 713-97-USPTA 800-USPTA-4U Fax 713-978-7780 uspta@uspta.org www.uspta.com Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central time

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Tips from the pros

Cardio Tennis Interactive® makes its debut

by Brian O’Donnell, USPTA, and TIA Business Manager

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ardio Tennis® was created in 2005 as the tennis industry’s answer to the growing demand for fitness activities. In just seven years, it has grown to more than 1.3 million participants in the United States, with nearly 1,800 sites. Managed by the Tennis Industry Association, Cardio Tennis also has spread to more than 30 countries, most notably through Tennis Australia, Tennis Canada and the LTA in Great Britain, which have started national Cardio Tennis programs.

As demand has grown, so has the need for additional Cardio Tennis programs to respond to the ever-changing appetite for new and creative fitness programs.

So the TIA sought to create a tennis fitness program that would offer to USPTA tennis-teaching professionals and their facilities a complete wellness program for their tennis participants. The program also had to be fun, social, engaging and purposeful. In our quest to explore what the newest and latest fitness programs were doing to create this type of experience, we were introduced to Total Health Interactive, which provides advanced, easy-to-use technology to clients in the health, wellness and fitness industry.

THI was offering online fitness challenges to its clients, which seemed a perfect fit for Cardio Tennis. In addition, these challenges already incorporated the use of Polar Heart-Rate Monitors, which is an integral part of the Cardio Tennis program. For Cardio Tennis, THI’s suite of interactive tools would allow participants to remain healthy, motivated and engaged in the Cardio Tennis program. We could now offer a program that all tennis providers, coaches and USPTA teaching professionals could use as a complete health maintenance tool for their members, teams and players.

Called “Cardio Tennis Interactive™,” the new tennis wellness program has already started trial runs across the country.

The program will also allow Cardio Tennis locations to have their own custombranded online experience, extending a tennis facility’s brand with Cardio Tennis continued next page

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from previous page participants – and providing an additional revenue opportunity for facilities and pros.

With each Cardio Tennis Interactive™ online health and wellness account, participants will be able to: * Track their exercise, nutrition, goals and results. * Upload their Polar Heart Rate Monitor data directly into their account to track results. * Participate in fitness challenges that will be specific to Cardio Tennis. * Receive customized programs designed for enhanced Cardio Tennis enjoyment, weight loss and more. * Gain reward points for using the site, participating in challenges and more.

These points can be used in the Cardio Tennis Rewards Store for discounts on health-and-fitness-oriented products.

A select group of Cardio Tennis Authorized Providers has been chosen as “prelaunch sites” for the new Cardio Tennis - Get Fit® Challenge as a part of the new online Cardio Tennis Interactive experience. The Get Fit Challenge is designed to help participants gain even better results, stay engaged with the program for longer periods of time, and increase their enjoyment of the Cardio Tennis health benefits via an online web portal that tracks calories burned and participant activity, provides healthy eating guidance, and more. During the six-week challenge, participants compete against each other and/or other facilities to reach their fitness and weightloss goals.

Get Fit Challenge participants each receive an online health and wellness account, which will enable them to: * Track their exercise, nutrition, goals, and results

Total Health Interactive ... provides advanced, easy-to-use technology to clients in the health, wellness and fitness industry. * Upload their Polar Heart Rate Monitor data directly into their account to track results * Participate in Fitness Challenges that are specific to Cardio Tennis * By participating in challenges and more, they can gain reward points, which can be used in the Cardio Tennis Rewards Store.

Facilities that have been selected as pre-launch sites for the Cardio Tennis Get Fit Challenge are receiving free marketing materials, a referral fee for every participant in the challenge, the ability to participate in fitness challenges that will be specific to Cardio Tennis, and the opportunity to have their own branded, Total Health Interactive site at a discounted price once their facility completes the challenge.

To further enhance the Cardio Tennis Interactive program and offer a more complete health experience, the Cardio Tennis Healthy for Life™ Challenge was created and will be making its trial debut this fall. This challenge will consist of an eight-week interactive tennis, fitness and wellness program that incorporates three primary elements: healthy diet (using the Healthy for Life wellness program), cellular nutrition (incorporating USANA nutritional products) and exercise (using the Cardio Tennis on-court tennis/fitness program).

Cardio Tennis will be the main fitness component of the program, which involves an on-court warm-up phase, cardio phase and cool-down phase throughout the onehour workout, the core of all Cardio Tennis programming. Participants also will have a choice of other fitness programs and activities available through the Cardio Tennis Interactive site for which they will receive a certain number of reward points.

The Healthy for Life portion involves each participant in an online, eight-week interactive eLearning program, online journal with lesson and activity tracker, online meal planner with recipes and printable grocery list, and live webcasts, along with a private social network. Each week participants will be presented with a new set of tasks to help them focus on developing new health habits and lead them down a path to improved personal wellness.

After completing either of the Cardio Tennis Interactive programs, participants are encouraged to stay with their tennis fitness program by becoming part of the Cardio Tennis Interactive system on a monthly basis. In addition, any Cardio Tennis Authorized Providers interested in running their own challenges will have the opportunity to purchase a branded site through the TIA. Thanks to the USPTA and its Tennis – for the Health of It! initiative, the door has been opened for programs such as Cardio Tennis Interactive to be well-received by not only tennis-teaching professionals, but also the entire health and fitness community.  Brian O’Donnell is the business manager for the Tennis Industry Association, based in Hilton Head Island, S.C. He promotes initiatives such as Cardio Tennis, Tennis Welcome Centers, the Youth Tennis Initiative and the Growing Tennis 50/50 Co-op Marketing Program. O’Donnell graduated from the University of Whitewater-Wisconsin in 1982 with a BBA in marketing. He is a certified teaching professional with the USPTA and has worked in the tennis industry for more than 28 years. Prior to the TIA, he was the director of tennis for Moss Creek Tennis Center on Hilton Head, where he specialized in developing innovative tennis programming for seniors. He can be reached at brian@ tennisindustry.org.

If you would like more information on Cardio Tennis Interactive®, the Get Fit Challenge® or the Cardio Tennis Healthy for Life™ Challenge, please contact Brian O’Donnell at brian@tennisindustry.org.

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Tennis etiquette

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ennis is a sport played by many people at many levels, with beginners to the most advanced players competing for prize money. As we know, though, the majority are recreational players who hit in public parks and/or private clubs. By its very nature, tennis is a social sport that is the center of many “get-togethers,” including league play, informal “regular” games or just spontaneous “pick-up” games.

In all of these tennis venues, participants have the opportunity to show their fellow players courtesy and respect or, on the negative side, to create situations that result in friction and ill feelings. Tennis is a great forum in which to demonstrate respect for others or sometimes, sadly, the lack thereof.

Tennis centers often have courts that are adjacent to each other and in this close-knit environment our behavior, for better or worse, affects those players around us.

One of the most common offenses is the unnecessary chatter that can emanate from one court and affect nearby players.

Tennis is not meant to be a silent activity, but ongoing loud conversation sometimes having nothing to do with the game is disturbing and discourteous to others. Loud, overly emphatic reactions to almost every shot can be quite annoying to nearby players as well. Often when someone confronts another player, even if that confrontation is in a caring manner, the confronter is met with rudeness and even hostility by the offender(s). I always preface my request

for less noise by saying, “Excuse me, in the kindest way can we ask you to please keep it down?” Even this polite request has been met with animosity and abrasive responses from the offenders.

Another example of discourteous behavior is walking through a court while a point or a rally is in progress.

Each individual court has a certain sanctity that respectful players will acknowledge.

If you must cross another player’s court, it is only good manners to ask if you may do so.

Courtesy is almost always met with courtesy in these situations.

Interacting with others in a social situation always affords us the opportunity to exhibit class or show one’s lack of it. How people behave on the court is a good indicator of how they behave off the court.

There was never a better setting to observe the “Golden Rule” than a tennis court.

Keep that in mind the next time you pick up your racquet and play your next match. 

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Minnesota’s Tony Larson is three-time defending champion at USPTA Indoor Championships

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ony Larson of Brooklyn Park, Minn., defended his men’s open title for the third year in a row at the $3,850 United States Professional Tennis Association Indoor Championships held April 20-22, at Life Time Fitness Fridley Club in Fridley, Minn., by defeating Juan Garcia of San Diego on a walkover. He later went on to win the men’s open doubles title by teaming up with Garcia. Callee Conda of Minneapolis was crowned women’s open champion by defeating Christin Thurston of Robbinsdale, Minn., 6-0, 6-1.

The tournament also included events in the following categories: men’s 35 singles, men’s 45 singles and doubles, and mixed open doubles. The national tournaments are open to Professionallevel 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. Up next are the International Championships at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif., Sept. 16-19, and the Hard Court Championships at the Hollytree Country Club in Tyler, Texas, Oct. 19-21.

Following is a complete list of results from final-round matches:

Men’s Open Singles Finals – Tony Larson, Brooklyn Park, Minn., def.

Juan Garcia, San Diego, walkover.

Men’s 35 Singles – Juan Garcia, San Diego, def. Doug Matuska, St. Paul, Minn., 6-0, 6-3.

Men’s 45 Singles – Bryan Biever, St. Paul, Minn., def. Cory O’Brien, Prior Lake, Minn., 6-3, 6-1.

Men’s Open Doubles – Tony Larson, Brooklyn Park, Minn., and Juan Garcia, San Diego, def. Greg Holm, St. Paul, Minn., and John Pratt, Woodbury, Minn., 6-4, 6-1.

Men’s 45 Doubles – Marc Miller, Eagan, Minn., and Raman Jayapathy, Eden Prairie, Minn., def. Michael Olson, Ham Lake, Minn., and Rajan Keswani, Eden Prairie, Minn., 6-4, 6-4.

Women’s Open Singles – Callee Conda, Minneapolis, def. Christin Thurston, Robbinsdale, Minn., 6-0, 6-1.

Mixed Open Doubles – Callee Conda and Taylor Hanson, Minneapolis, def. Christin Thurston, Robbinsdale, Minn., and Mike Vidmar, St. Paul, Minn., 6-2, 6-2. 

2012 USPTA National Surface Championship Series schedule: International Championships Sept. 16-19 Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa Monterey, Calif.

Hard Court Championships Oct. 19-21 Hollytree Country Club Tyler, Texas All USPTA Professional members in good standing are ­ eligible to compete in any of the surface championships.

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Pro to pro – tips and techniques from USPTA members

Serve and volley revisited

by Ty Fuller, USPTA Master Professional

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f a child is taught the volley first, as I personally do, three important things will happen. The youngster will learn quicker (as the basic volley is the simplest stroke to learn), have a better foundation when developing groundstokes and, most importantly, will have less fear and more confidence when making that transition to the net. I'm currently doing this with 5-year-olds and have been for years. I alternate between hand-fed and ball machine drills. I do forehand groundstrokes and forehand volley approaches, followed by the same on the backhand side. I then move on to FG + BV and BG + FV transition drills. This helps with movement, and perfecting grip changes and slowly builds confidence. Plus, the kids love it.

In addition, at the pro level, particularly on the men's tour, you see more underspin approaches and increasing use of the drop shot. They're trying to add more variety to their game, but most of them, Roddick as an example, either were never taught or just didn't develop the basic volleying technique. We all know it starts early. Just ask Ivan Lendl. Late in his career he retained the services of Tony Roche, a great net player, but it just didn't happen. Ivan was too late.

People say you can't serve and volley in tennis today because the game is too fast or the racquets are too powerful. But how about Michael Llodra or Lukasz Kubot, Sergiy Stakhovsky and the new kid on the block, Milos Raonic from Canada? You need to start early with kids; even beginner adults can develop the technique, if taught propely. I serve and volley on my senior team and many of my teammates do as well.

I challenge all of my fellow tennis-teaching professionals in 2012: Let's get back to teaching and emphasizing more serve and volley in our clinics and drill sessions. There is so much talk today about putting more balance in our lives, so how about doing the same for our wonderful game? The sport needs it. It will be more fun to watch and play.  Ty Fuller is an instructor, author, administrator and audio/video producer. Fuller is founder and owner of Dunwoody Tennis School in Atlanta. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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Put your own spin on a TAA clinic

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on Thomas, a USPTA certified professional, held a Tennis Across America™ event on July 2, at the Sequim High School Courts, in Sequim, Wash., for more than 35 area youth, ages 5 through 15. The children participating in the event were also invited to a two-week camp at the Tennis Academy. The entire two-week program was conducted at no cost to the attendees.

Don and Bill Thomas, both USPTA teaching professionals, and USTA members Doug and Allison Hastings, worked together to help the youth achieve their tennis goals during the post-TAA camp by teaching more advanced skills and techniques through drills and increased playing time. The program also included lectures, physical preparation through dynamic and static stretching, physical conditioning, and agility training, with emphasis on good sportsmanship. Development of the whole player – physically, mentally, socially and technically – was the program’s overall goal.

USPTA’s Tennis Across America celebrates 23 years this year, encouraging members to make a difference through tennis by hosting a free clinic. Tennis is a great way to get fit and the United States

Professional Tennis Association continues to take the game to new, current and former players through the program. Established in 1990 by the USPTA, Tennis Across America is the original, free, grassroots lesson program. The goal of the program is to get people out on the court, playing tennis. The multicultural segment was added later with the goal of reaching various communities and potential players who have special needs and may not otherwise have the opportunity to play.

The Tennis Across America program consists of three major elements. First, free clinics, are held at public and private facilities around the nation. Second, multicultural clinics are held to introduce the sport to various groups and give access to the sport of tennis to all. Third, follow-up programs are created to provide players with an opportunity to pursue their new enthusiasm for tennis. While Tennis Across America Day is officially celebrated in May, USPTA Professionals offer free clinics to the public throughout the spring and other times of the year. In fact, why not plan your own late summer or fall event? More information on TAA is available at uspta.com by clicking on Tennis Across America under Quick links. 

Several dozen kids enjoy a free Tennis Acroaa America clinic at the high school courts in Sequim, Wash., courtesy of USPTA Professional Don Thomas. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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Available for the first time, this highly acclaimed Mental Toughness Certification Program will allow you to learn the mental coaching skills vital to helping your players overcome adversity and succeed on and off the court.

This practical, science-based program has contributed to the success of top ranked pros and countless junior and adult competitors. The Human Performance Institute is honored and excited that this program was chosen as the official Mental Toughness program of the USTA. Attendees will earn 5 USPTA Continuing Education credits.

Take advantage of a 2-day Mental Toughness Certification Program held September 21–22 in Monterey, CA.

To learn more about the Mental Toughness Certification Program, or to register for the program call 407.438.9911 x7233 or email lbeltrame@hpinstitute.com.

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USPTA welcomes new members Congratulations to the following new USPTA members who fulfilled requirements between March 1 and June 30.

Certified members California Leland Buttle Amanda Fink Tony Graham Krishana Munoz-Hodgson Silvana Stans Timothy Trigueiro Jack Tulatammagul Jacek Twarowski

China Yik Ming Chan Kwan Lam Chau Lok Hei Cheung Yiu Chung Ching Wai Hei Hui Man Cho Kam Che Wah Kong Wing Lun Lam Alan Wright Lup Whung Yiu Hiu Tung Yu Eastern Anna Bielen-Zarska Frances Ferdinand Elton Gibson Ken Hsieh Nika Kukharchuk Alex Macdonald Megan Scherer Dan Sullivan

Florida Rick Cuny Brian DeMontfort Susan Hotz Sarah Kleinpeter Vadim Nevsky Howard Price Sergio Rebolledo Marieke Rolland Ahsha Rolle Stefan Tell Eddie Weiner

Intermountain Derek Barraclough Jonna Schwartz

International Tristan Manuel Aban

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Miguel Barrero Bilbao Bojana Borovnica Pajtin Jose Felix Canelo Javier Carretero Delgado Luis Corbella Colado Vinicius Emanuel De Oliveira Mario Della Maggiora Diana Dunayevska Johnson Daniel Garcia

Medina Daniel Gonzalez Buil Kwon-Pyo Hong David Lee Ruel Leopardas Yeow Choon Lim Jonelle Llavore David Martin Boyero Alexanhdru Mircea Drozah Pedro Pablo Nicolas Taguas Lemuel Pagente Jesus Persevit Procianos JPaul Riblora Eduardo Rico Brusi Jose Antonio Rochel Romero Antonio Romero Zamora Jose Carlos Sanchez Martinez Eros Sanmartin Calleja Matthew Sunter Miguel Tojar Molina Jose Carlos Vieira Marta Vila Guimera JPTA Norio Fukaya Ayumi Komamura Taisuke Mori Hirokazu Morita Ittaro Rai Takayuki Saitou Teruaki Sakai Kazuyoshi Shibuya Masayoshi Sone Toshiyuki Tanaka Shinichi Tsuda Masami Yamada

Mid-Atlantic Jacquelyn Bailey Danny Fariss Michael Gaston

Middle States Jonathan Bair Matthew Bonds Eric Ferriere Ryan Gargullo Samantina Perri Thomas Weir

Midwest Joe Ewert Kevin Graham Arthur Grundy Paul Joncich Tessa Lang Brian Mikkelson Eric North Jonathan Pickett Adam Reeb James Rogers Teddi Russell Will Sophiea Daryl Trout Jason Wisser

Missouri Valley Peder Davis Gage Glasgow Edward Lube Nathaniel Lumpkin

New England Yoshi Akabane Michael Griffin Alex McDonald Northern Christopher Michaelson Northern California Barrie Bulmore Enrique Casados Christopher Duarte Thomas Flynn Jimmy Roberts

Pacific Northwest Luke Roloff

San Diego Kristin Coyle Chase Huebner David Salemi Thomas Svajda Aurelie Udall

Southern Adam Beatty Jacqueline Burdette Paulina Dreaden Andrew Dykstra Tory Martin Benjamin Melancon Ian Munroe Jimmy Rhea Scott Ross Travis Smith John Turner Jason Varela John Ware Matt Wilson

Southwest Marco Flacco Timur Kamilov

Texas Eric Applegate Vlad Bahrencu Asher Blair John Burdick Athena Cajas David Cantu Rebecca Foster Arturo Gallardo Matthew Lazarine John Nallon James Ninh Jonathan Ninh Mark Odgers Theresa Petty Hersh Pise Mary Poe Jack Smithheisler Robert Stevens Kasey Vaughan Mark Vennerholm Daniel White Recreational Coaches California Todor Bandev Modrey Floyd Christopher Karen Mario Liclican Mika Maunula Sam McCowan Taylor Witt

China Chun Kit Au-Yeung Kui Fai Chan Andy Chiu Chee Hung Chow Kwok Kuen Chow Ka Tat Chung Chun Yu Hiu Kin Wa Ko Tsz Him Lau Kwong Hoi Lee Wai Him Leung Wai Shing Leung Tsz Kit Liu Tsz Wai Liu Kwai Kwong Luk Po Yee Mak Samuel Wong Yiu Sang Yeung Yeung Kin Yue

Eastern Peter Alkhazov Bernard Balagula Patrick Kelly Michael Murray Joseph Reyes Yevgeniv Shkodnik Kim Spaccarotella Robert VonBergen

Florida Chris Allen Brian Axelrod Raquel Bagayas Sam DeSimone Alfonso Duarte Carri-Ann Gibson Nancy Horowitz Vlade Mavropoulos Stoliarenko Sean Mayo Miomir Nesic Damita Wright

Intermountain Phil Harder Melinda Martin Scott Martin Nick Stoicof International Romeo Cadorna Marlon Castro Rhenevie Gonzales www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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Noel Bjorn Howard Zoleta Steve Kang Reynaldo Laroya Anthony Ng Choon Ling Paul Thomas Saladaga Alberto Sanico Marcus Yu Meng Syn Haldane Tomogdon Mike Anthony Tuazon

Mid-Atlantic Joseph Coccimiglio Miguel Cordova Nhat Nguyen James Pritchard Middle States Carl Bielski Jason Bielski Ryan Fritzinger Ayae Herman Charles Lavin

Midwest Cole Boyer Roger Clarke Mary Coleman Nicholas Falzone Stephen Fortson Tom Franklin Jeffrey Iden Jeff Luxenburger Susie Moceri Tyler Schroeder Andy See Dale Walker

Missouri Valley Samuel Gaeddert Majorie Muller

New England McCarton Ackerman Adwoa Bandele-Asante Zachary BeHage Carlo Catucci Kimberly Donahue Harish Mehta

Northern Bryan Baumann

Northern California Laurentiu Antonescu Joshua Balderson

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William Jepsen Courtney Koenigsfeld Jon Orellana Jake Pawid Felipe Quiroz Katelyn Ross Annika Sandoval Paul Wong

Pacific Northwest Farhad Daneshgaran Ponteha Hadavandkhani Jeong Lee Christopher Rice

San Diego Donald Johnson Kristijonas Mazeika

Southern Glenda Craig Phillip Dempsey Olga Gumenyuk Nathan Helms David Kincheloe Bryan King Paul McPherson James Odom Kevin Tant Joshua Varela

Southwest Cameron Brace-Emmert

Texas Jill Del Rio Blayne Drucker Jeff Kurnik Christy Leggett James Musil Philip Perez Raul Ramos Andrea Villasana Joshua Way Corporate Florida Amenity Management Group Inc. Southern River Club

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“Very professional. The program works great and I’m using it several times every day.” (tennis pro review from iTunes App Store) 10sPro is the first application for tennis professionals designed for the iPad and the new iPad. Incorporate video with lesson plans, email your videos, use chalkboard, maintain student records – all with 10sPro. $9.99 at the App Store. See a demo on YouTube or at www.portland10s. com. Developed by Mike Stone, USPTA Professional.

VACATION OpportuniTIes 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.

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2012 USPTA World Conference

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he USPTA World Conference on Tennis will be held Sept. 16 – 21 at Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa in Monterey, Calif.

The conference is the premier educational event for the tennis industry with general sessions, seminars and specialty courses ­offered. It is the country’s largest tennis gathering with approximately 1,500 attendees expected, including tennis professionals, industry leaders and representatives, manufacturers, wholesalers and media.

Also during the conference, USPTA hosts its International Tennis Championships, board and Executive Committee meetings, nighttime parties, industry meetings, the nation’s largest tennis-only buying show, silent auction, awards presentation and more.

Attire for conference events Attire for all conference events is resort casual or tennis attire. Please wear a collared shirt or socially casual attire to the awards breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Room share USPTA members who would like to find a roommate for their stay at the conference should contact Janice Stollenwerck at the USPTA World Headquarters at 800-USPTA-4U, or janice.stollenwerck@uspta.org.

Airport and transportation services The hotel offers complimentary airport service from/to Monterey Peninsula Airport. There is a Hyatt shuttle courtesy phone in the baggage claim area of the airport. Reservations can be made online by going to: www.montereyairbus. com or by calling 831-373-7777.

Car rental Avis and Enterprise will offer discounted rates. 

Avis: Call 800-331-1600 and use discount code U353920

 Enterprise:

Call 800-593-0505 and use discount code L060268 (PIN: USP)

Main registration Main registration fees include all educational programming ­(except specialty courses), admittance and meals at parties and the awards breakfast, admittance to the USPTA Tennis Buying Show, early-morning cardio workouts and conference giveaways. Tournament registration is not included. Save up to $125 by registering by Aug. 13.

ments must have been completed by June 27 to allow for exam grading and application processing. The tournament is sanctioned by the USTA. Players who would like to represent their divisions may compete in the USPTA Team Championships, Sept. 20. It will be a prizemoney event and will include a team entry fee.

Contact your division president or executive director/administrator for more information.

Guest registration Guest registration includes all educational programming (except specialty courses), admittance and meals at parties and the awards breakfast, admittance to the USPTA Tennis Buying Show, early-morning workouts, conference giveaways, and admittance to the spouse/ guest luncheon.

USPTA conference check-in The USPTA conference registration desk will be open during designated hours from Sunday, Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. to Friday, Sept. 21, at 5 p.m.

Specialty course registration Attendees may sign up for specialty courses on the official conference registration form.

Specialty courses are worth 2 USPTA Continuing Education Units and APC credits and cost $38. Outlines will be available at the conference registration desk for course registrants.

Tournament registration The USPTA International Championships will be Sept. 16-19. The entry fee is $50 for singles and $20 per person for doubles. The deadline to enter is Sept. 6. Professional-level members in good standing who preregister for the World Conference are eligible. All certification require-

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Resort check-in Check-in time is after 4 p.m. Check-out time is noon. For your convenience, we recommend that you carry a change of clothes in your carry-on bag in the event that your room is not ready when you arrive.

Tax deduction Education expenses incurred to maintain or improve skills required by a person in his or her employment are generally tax-deductible.

Educational expenses include tuition (conference registration and specialty courses), books, local transportation and travel, meals and lodging while away from home when the trip is primarily to obtain education (Treasury Regulation 1.162-5). Consult your tax preparer for details regarding deductions.

Visit uspta.com for more information.

Testing/upgrading Members interested in taking the PTCA 1 or upgrading their classification must register by Sept. 7 by calling the USPTA Membership Department. The exam and PTCA 1 will be offered in portions over a four-day period. The PTCA 1 will be available in English and Spanish. Anyone interested in becoming certified must meet the requirements for membership before registering for the exam.

Spouse/guest programs Spouses and other guests who would like to take a free private and/or group tennis lesson may do so by calling the USPTA Membership Department. You may also sign up on a spaceavailable basis at the registration desk. The following times are available: Monday, Sept. 17, 1 – 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, 3 – 5 p.m., and Friday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A spouse/guest luncheon will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. To be eligible for the luncheon, spouses and other guests must be registered for the convention.

Education Conference attendees may choose from a large number of education sessions that vary in subject matter. All sessions will fall under one of the following four educational tracks: teaching, facility management, professional development and sport science. APC credits are available for all presentations and verification of attendance must be established at the conclusion of the presentation in order to receive credit. 

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

Sunday, Sept. 16 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

International Championships

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Tournament player party

Monday, Sept. 17 7 – 8 a.m.

Cardio Tennis

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration U.S. Pro Tennis Shop

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Executive Committee meeting

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

On-court upgrading

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

International Championships

9 – 10 a.m.

Developing the junior serve – Jim McLennan Nondominant hand – Rosie Bareis

10:30 a.m. – noon

General session: Reality check to help forecast our business future – Rod Heckelman

1 – 2:30 p.m.

General session: Progression from junior to advanced player – Lynne Rolley

2:45 – 6:45 p.m.

Specialty course 1: Vision training skills for teaching at all levels – Harvey Ratner Specialty course 2: Biomechanics: The serve in 3D – Jim Shaughnessy

3 – 4 p.m.

Eight-stage model of the high-performance tennis serve: Training and teaching implications – Todd Ellenbecker, Mark Kovacs Seminar – Neeru Jayanthi

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Better young athletes make better tennis players – Kirk Anderson 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Tim Irwin

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Social media for tennis professionals – Let’s start today! – Hans Romer How to prepare for the rigors of tennis – Ryan Krane

7 p.m.

Division parties

Tuesday, Sept. 18 7 – 8 a.m.

Cardio Tennis Division EA/ED meeting

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration U.S. Pro Tennis Shop

8 – 9 a.m.

Adaptive Tennis Committee meeting

8 a.m. – noon

PTCA I (written, grips – English/Spanish) Specialty course 3: Global modern tennis techniques for doubles – Feisal Hassan Specialty course 4: Creative programming – Paula Scheb

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

International Championships

9 – 10 a.m.

Seminar – Lucien Nogues Seminar

10:30 a.m. – noon

General session: Make things happen! – Nick Bollettieri

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Spouses/guests luncheon

1– 2:30 p.m.

General session: Parameters for improved player development – Jose Higueras, Patrick McEnroe

1 – 4 p.m.

PTCA I (on-court portions)

3 – 4 p.m.

Teaching the foundations of athletic movement to women with emphasis on the serve – Lisa Dodson 10 and Under Tennis: A synergistic pathway for player development & program development – Craig Jones and Paul Lubbers

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Case study: Applying Moneyball Theory to Davis Cup – Warren Pretorius The forehand fundamentals – Jeff Salzenstein

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

5 – 6 p.m.

Diversity Committee and Division Liaison open meeting

6 – 7 p.m.

HEAD Penn Advisory Staff meeting

6:45 – 7:30 p.m.

Team captains meeting

7:30 – 10 p.m.

Welcoming party

Wednesday, Sept. 19 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: USPTA membership update

noon – 1 p.m.

Cardio Tennis feeding contest qualifying

noon – 5 p.m.

Buying show setup (exhibitors)

1 – 2:30 p.m.

General session – Vic Braden

1 – 4 p.m.

Manufacturers on-court demos

3 – 4 p.m.

Optimism: its value and how to get it if you don’t have it – Allen Fox Develop their game with a twist of fitness – Stan Oley

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

CourtsideUSA – Nancy Biggs Developing future tennis champions – Paul Allam

5 – 10 p.m.

Tennis Buying Show

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Silent auction

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Tennis Buying Show dinner

Thursday, Sept. 20 7 – 8 a.m.

Cardio Tennis

8 a.m. – noon

Specialty course 5: Strategy and tactics: How to serve and volley in today’s game – Hank Pfister Specialty course 6: How to be a better head pro or tennis director – Paul MacDonald Certification Exam (on-court portions)

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

U.S. Pro Tennis Shop

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration

9 – 10 a.m.

USTA Tennis On Campus = Increased opportunitie$ for teaching pros – Glenn Arrington Seminar

10:30 a.m. – noon

General session – Jim Loehr

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Past presidents forum

Noon – 1 p.m.

Cardio Tennis feeding contest finals

1 – 2:30 p.m.

General session: How to teach the world’s best groundstrokes and serves biomechanically in today’s game

1 – 4 p.m.

Written exam (written, grips – English/Spanish)

1 – 6 p.m.

International Team Championships

3 – 4 p.m.

The color of tennis in the future – an interactive discussion – Julian Johnson Cardio Tennis – Michele Krause

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

The modern application of sport psychology: How to integrate mental skills with technique and tactic in real time – Jeff Greenwald Seminar

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Learning the Advanced Foundation: A proven way to reach your potential! – David Smith Doubles for everyone – Pete Kelly

Friday, Sept. 21 8 a.m. – noon

Specialty course 7: Group lessons – Ken DeHart Specialty course 8: Leadership: strategies for the workplace – Barbara Fackel

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Certification Exam (on-court portions)

Hotel room reservations Please go to https://resweb.passkey.com/go/uspta to make your reservations. Choose guest type "Attendee" and follow the prompts. $125 – Single or double occupancy The published room rates do not include a 10 percent tax,

a state of Calif. tourism assessment of $ .15/night and a Monterey county tourism fee of $1.

Any additional gratuity to the hotel staff is at your discretion.

An extra charge of $15 per person per day will be assessed for each additional guest.

USPTA group rates are available three days prior to arrival only. (Not available after Friday, Sept. 21.)

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All reservation requests must be received by Aug. 13, 2012. Requests received after this date, or for dates other than the main conference period, will be accepted on a space-available basis only.

• Please include a deposit for the first night’s room revenue and 10 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.

Check-in time is after 3 p.m. – Check-out time is at noon

• 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.

• The hotel will make every effort to honor requests for specific types and locations of rooms. However, on occasions when such requests cannot be met, the hotel reserves the right to provide alternate accommodations.

• Early departures will be charged one night’s room/tax.

You may also make reservations by calling 888-421-1442 and identifying yourself as a USPTA conference attendee.

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USPTA conference registration form

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Register by August 13 and save up to $125

Main registration

Name____________________________ USPTA member No. ______________Division ____________Nonmember  Address __________________________ City _______________________State _____________ZIP _______ Daytime phone number (____) ______________ email _____________________________

By Aug. 13

Fees Member Nonmember

After Aug. 13

$350 $395

$425 $470 Subtotal 1 _______

Please indicate parties you plan to attend:  Tuesday night  Wednesday awards breakfast  Wednesday night 

Specialty course fees

Vegetarian meal option.

Specialty courses  No. 1

 No. 2  No. 3

 No. 4

 No. 5

 No. 6  No. 7

 No. 8

Guest registration

$38 ea. X

Subtotal 2 ________

____ =

Must be registered to attend parties.

Name____________________________ USPTA member No. ______________Division ____________Nonmember  Please indicate parties you plan to attend:

Fees

 Tuesday spouse/guest luncheon

Guest

 Tuesday night

 Wednesday awards breakfast 

By Aug. 13



After Aug. 13

$150

$200

Wednesday night

Subtotal 3 _______

Vegetarian meal option

Child registration Child 1 ___________________________________________ Age ________ Child 2 ___________________________________________ Age _______

Payment options  Visa

 MasterCard

Fees per child Age 5-12 Age 13-18

____X $70 _____ ____X $120 + _____ Subtotal 4 _______

Check or money order payable to USPTA, or charge my:  American Express

Name printed on card _________________________________

Total fees Subtotal 1

___________

Card No. __________________________________________ Exp. date____________

Subtotal 2

___________

Signature __________________________________________

Subtotal 3

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Arrival date: __________ Departure date: _________

Subtotal 4

___________

Total

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Are you staying at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa? yes  no  If not, why? _______________________________________________________________________

Cancellations are refundable minus a 5% service charge.

ADDvantage/August 2012 23 www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com Return this form with payment to: USPTA World Headquarters, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One, Houston, TX 77042 or fax to 713-358-7785 or register online at www.usptaworldconference.com

2012 USPTA International Championships Sanctioned by USPTA

What: Singles and doubles competition, open and age categories

due to not fulfilling requirements before the 60-day deadline.

When: Sept. 16-20. Starting times for first-round singles matches will be posted on Sept. 11 at www.courtsideusa.com/tournaments/240/

Prize money: Each event will have a minimum fixed amount of prize money. Additional prize money for each event will be based on the number of entries. For more information, go to www.usptaworldconference.com.

Where: Off site Surface: Hard 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 6. 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-certified professional members in good standing who preregister for the World Conference on Tennis.

All certification 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

Player/event regulations: Each eligible player is limited to two events. An event is two players or teams competing.

Mixed doubles rule: Players may play regular doubles and mixed doubles.

Starting schedule: Sept. 16: Sunday 9 a.m. Start all singles Noon Sign-up ends for all doubles Sept. 17: Monday 1 p.m. Start all doubles & MXD Players are advised to arrive one day before first 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 off site.

No transportation will be provided.

 Name ___________________________________________ Street ___________________________________________ City ___________________ State ______ ZIP __________ Phone ( ) _____________________________________ email ___________________________________________ Birthdate _______________ SS No. __________________ USPTA No. _____________ USTA No. ________________ Doubles partner ___________________________________ Birthdate ______________SS No. ____________________ Mixed doubles partner _____________________________ Birthdate ______________SS No. ____________________

I, _____________________________________, hereby release the United States Professional Tennis Association, its officers, directors and employees, including those of the USPTA divisions and tournament sponsors, from any and all liability for injury to me, including illness, resulting from my participation in the USPTA International Championships. I assume all risks inherent in my participation.

Date

Signature

Mail this entry, along with your payment, to: USPTA International Championships 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One, Houston, TX 77042

Ranking

ATP/WTA _________________ USPTA ___________________ USTA sectional _____________ USTA national ______________ State______________________ W/L record ________________ Attach past and current ranking information if needed.

Fees

Singles $50 Doubles $20/person Mixed doubles $20/person Total enclosed

Men’s            

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$________ $________

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Entry deadline Sept. 6 Convention registration and hotel reservations by Aug. 13

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Women’s 

$________

MOS M35S M40S M45S M50S M55S M60S M65S M70S M75S M80S M85S

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WOS W35S W40S W45S W50S W55S W60S W65S W70S W75S

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Wheelchair    

MOS WOS

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MOD M35D M40D M45D M50D M55D M60D M65D M70D M75D M80D M85D WOD W35D W40D W45D W50D W55D W60D W65D W70D W75D MOD WOD

Mixed doubles Mixed 45 doubles

Career Development

conventions (World Conference, 8 credits)

Sept. 16-21 USPTA World Conference on Tennis

Monterey, Calif.

specialist degrees Little Tennis®  Facility Management  Computer Technology  Sport Science  Competitive Player Development  Pro Shop Operations 

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exams, upgrades & certification review courses (4 credits for PTCA I segment) Aug. 5 Aug. 5 Aug. 5-6 Aug. 9-10 Aug. 11-12 Aug. 11-12 Aug. 11-12 Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Aug. 20-21 Aug. 20-21 Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 25 Aug. 25-26 Aug. 25-26

Mansfield, Texas Louisville, Ky. Los Angeles Port Washington, N.Y. Frederick, Md. Atlanta Tallahassee, Fla. Rochester, N.Y. Gastonia, N.C. San Francisco Lafayette, La. Wilmington, Del. Tupelo, Miss.

Nashville, Tenn.

Big Rapids, Mich.

Boca Raton, Fla.

Aug. 26 Aug. 28 Aug. 30-31 Sept. 8-9 Sept. 8-9 Sept. 9 Sept. 15-16 Sept. 30Oct. 1 Oct. 5-6 Oct. 6-7 Oct. 7 Oct. 7 Oct. 11-12 Oct. 15 Oct. 19-20

Columbus, Ohio Nashville, Tenn.

Minneapolis Boston Clearwater, Fla. Midlothian, Va. Aurora, Ill. Los Angeles Seattle Atlanta Fort Worth, Texas Richmond, Va. Chatham, N.J. San Diego Houston*

* 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.

Wheelchair Tennis

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.

specialty courses 10 and under tennis, Aug. 23, Hayward, Calif., N. Pugh Junior development, Aug. 23, Bastrop, Texas, B. Bowes-Hackney Biomechanics, Aug. 24, Bastrop, Texas, E. Foster Vision training, Sept. 17, Monterey, Calif., H. Ratner Biomechanics: The serve in 3D, Sept. 17, Monterey, Calif., J. Shaughnessy

cardio tennis Oct. 6

Indian Wells, Calif.

Modern tennis technique for doubles, Sept. 18, Monterey, Calif., F. Hassan Creative programming, Sept. 18, Monterey, Calif., P. Scheb Strategy and tactics: How to serve and volley in today’s game, Sept. 20, Monterey, Calif., H. Pfister How to be a better head pro or tennis director, Sept. 20, Monterey, Calif., P. MacDonald Group lessons, Sept. 21, Monterey, Calif., K. DeHart Leadership strategies for the workplace, Sept. 21, Monterey, Calif., B. Fackel

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

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

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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.

accredited professional coach To receive APC credits, professional members must accurately fill out APC attendance forms with the seminar/course number, their name, presenter’s name, and they will have the ability to rate the seminar/course. The form must then be turned in at the end of the seminar/course. The forms will be available as members arrive at seminars or courses and must be turned in as members leave. If members arrive late or leave early, then they will not receive credit for attending.

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Industry action Members USPTA Master Professional Barry Goldsmith, who is the men’s and women’s tennis coach at Kingsborough Community College (of the City University of New York) in Brooklyn, recently received the prestigious Hershel Stephens Coaching Award at the junior college men’s tennis national championships in Plano, Texas. The award is for outstanding service and dedication to tennis and the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Fred Burdick, USPTA Master Professional, was inducted into the USPTA Southern Division Hall of Fame in June at the River Club in Atlanta.

Burdick has been a

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teaching pro for 40 years and a USPTA Professional for 27 years. He served as executive director of the USPTA Southern Division for 20 years and taught 25 awardwinning teams in the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association and USTA. He has won numerous awards from the USPTA Southern Division, including Professional of the Year, Tennis Director of the Year, and Pride of the South (four times), as well as the USTA President’s Recognition Award. Burdick worked at Sunset Hills Country Club in Carrollton, Ga., for 20 years and now teaches part time on his home courts.

Manufacturers Adidas unveiled the lightweight Adizero Feather II tennis shoe for men and the Adizero Tempaia II tennis shoe for women. Weighing in at 11.8 and 10 ounces respectively, the shoe’s The USPTA World Conference is part class reunion, part celebrity showcase and all awesome opportunities to connect with teaching pros from around the world. A lot of the same people attend year after year and enjoy the chance to catch up with each other. Coaching celebrities are often in attendance, either as speakers or attendees, and are happy to chat with you. This year, look for Vic Braden, Allen Fox, Jim Loehr, Rick Macci, and Lynne Rolley. You never know who else might pop in. Last year at Saddlebrook, John Isner stopped by and signed autographs. Join us in Monterey, Calif., at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis, Sept. 16-21.

Since September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the USTA is teaming up with Nickelodeon to host thousands of USTA Free Tennis Play Days throughout the nation to get kids active. It is a great opportunity for tennis pros to bring new players into their programs. Host a USTA Free Tennis Play Day in celebration of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play from Sept. 1 – Oct. 6. Your event must be free to attend and open to the public. As a host you will be featured in a searchable database on youthtennis.com, and receive customizable marketing materials to promote your event, as well as a downloadable event “how-to” guide. USTA Free Tennis Play Days are for all ages and skill levels and parents are encouraged to participate. Be one of the first 2,000 registrants to sign up to host an event and receive: 50 issues of a special edition of “Bounce” and 50 USTA Free Tennis Play Days magnetic photo frames. Can’t host a Play Day in celebration of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play? Start a Kids’ Tennis Club or host a traditional Play Day and offer more play opportunities.

Register now! Visit youthtennis.com for more information. unique technology helps maximize the player’s speed in every direction. Insanely light and fast on any surface, these adizero tennis shoes bring superior multidirectional support to your high-speed game. Available for $130 (Feather II) and $125 (Tempaia II) at adidas. com.

The website of Har-Tru Sports, a global sports company with its roots in the tennis industry, has been recognized as an Official Honoree in the 16th Annual Webby Awards. Presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and

Sciences, the Webbys honor excellence in design and content on the Internet. Out of the 10,000 sites submitted this year, less than 15 percent were given nominations or honoree awards in their particular categories. Designed and developed by Baltimorebased advertising agency Planit, www.hartru. com was honored in the Professional Services category. Websites are selected for recognition based on excellence in criteria including content, structure and navigation, visual design, functionality, interactivity and overall experience.

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Industry action Har-Tru enlisted Planit’s expertise to establish a new web presence that appealed to the athlete consumer and delivered the message that training on clay tennis courts helps develop players into champions.

The website was also intended to help promote Har-Tru as a major public sports brand.

Miscellany “On This Day In Tennis History“ will delight tennis fans searching for an historical fix each day of the year.

The New Chapter Press-published book was written by Randy Walker, sports marketing and media specialist, tennis historian and

The USTA and the TIA announced the launch of the new playtennis.com site, designed to help players – potential, current or former –get more involved in the game. Playtennis.com is a free interactive website that allows tennis players of any skill level to find tennis programs, courts, partners, teaching professionals, retailers, and gear, as well as provides great instructional content. The site was developed through a cooperative industry effort and conveys a simple, unified message to get more people out on the courts more frequently. Playtennis.com will be accessible on all digital platforms— computers, tablets, and mobile phones, including apps for iPhone and Android—making it easy for players to connect anytime. The USTA and TIA collaborated with tennis industry leaders, USPTA, Tennis Channel, TENNIS Magazine, and Tennis.com, to launch the digital platform. All searches on playtennis.com can be done by anyone, whether they’re a registered playtennis.com user or not. In order to contact tennis partners, users will need to first register and create a profile, which uses your Facebook account to connect. It takes only seconds to register and create a profile, and it’s all free! Once registered, players will be connected to other tennis enthusiasts.

Users just enter their ZIP code or city search, and specify the distance they are willing to travel to find what they are looking for. Playtennis.com will do the rest— deliver the most pertinent, up-to-date information to players in seconds. In addition, if a person is traveling he or she can use playtennis. com’s search features to find partners, programs, teaching pros, and places to play while on the road.

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former USTA press officer. The book, available at Amazon. com, is a fun and fact-filled compilation of anniversaries, summaries, and anecdotes of events from the world of tennis for every day in the calendar year. Presented in a day-by-day format, the entries in this miniencyclopedia include major tournament victory dates, summaries of the greatest matches ever played, trivia, and statistics as well as little-known and quirky happenings. The book features fascinating stories about players such as John McEnroe, Don Budge, Maria Sharapova, Bill Tilden, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Anna Kournikova and many others. “On This Day In Tennis History” is available for purchase via online book retailers and in bookstores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

More information can be found at www. tennishistorybook.com.

Serena Williams, currently in contention for a fifth Wimbledon women’s singles title, has the best first serve in the history of women’s tennis, according to tennis historian Steve Flink in his new book, “The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time.” “The book

features profiles and rankings of the greatest matches dating from the 1920s, spotlighing Bill Tilden and Suzanne Lenglen, up through the modern era with stars such as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.

Other champions featured in the book include Don Budge, Maureen Connolly, Rod Laver, Margaret Court, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and many others. Flink’s fascinating “greatest strokes of all time” section ranks and describes the players who best executed all the important shots in the game through the years. For example, Flink ranked Samantha Stosur’s second serve as the best of all time, with Serena Williams placed at No. 2 in that category.

“The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time,” a hard-cover book that retails for $28.95, can be purchased at www.

NewChapterMedia.com and wherever books are sold. It is available in electronic formats, including on Amazon. com’s Kindle.

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