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contents the total professional – enhancing your career 5 What’s your Cardio Tennis success story? – by Michele Krause, USPTA, national Cardio Tennis manager and speakers team director

departments 3 Vice president’s message 27 Classifieds

9 Mistakes happen: Learn to deal with them and focus 28 Career development on your game plan – by Michelle Cleere, Ph.D. 30 Industry action ews n 2 Call for nominations for the USPTA National Board of Directors 11 Florida’s Paulo Barros and Iowa’s Marina McCollom win singles titles at the USPTA Clay Court Championships 12 USPTA members excel in Career Development program 15 One month left to register your Tennis Across America™ events! 27 USPTA members honored by RSI as 2011 Champions of Tennis

convention 17 2012 USPTA World Conference 18 Award nominations due July 2 – Nominate an inspirational USPTA Professional today! 19 Tentative conference schedule 22 Hotel registration details 23 Conference registration form 24 International Championships form On the cover – Rick Macci, a Master Pro and popular presenter, will be featured at this year’s USPTA World Conference.

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Call for nominations for the USPTA National Board of Directors Members of the USPTA Nominating Committee are searching for candidates who are interested in serving on our national Board of Directors for the term running from the 2013 World Conference to the 2015 World Conference. To serve on the national board you must be a member in good standing with a minimum certification level of P-1. Anyone who fits these qualifications is eligible and encouraged to apply. Those interested should contact Nominating Committee chair Pat Hanssen at phanssen@hartru. com or 434-327-1516 to receive additional information and an application form. This is also available on the USPTA website. The deadline for submitting nominations is Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. EST. Background: The USPTA is run by a national Executive Committee. This committee consists of two elected officers from each of the 17 U.S. divisions, the last three immediate past national presidents, and an eight-member national Board of Directors. The Executive Committee legislates all policy matters and meets twice a year. The Board of Directors handles the affairs of the Association between meetings of the Executive Committee. It is composed of the national president, the first vice president, four vice presidents, the secretary-treasurer and the immediate past president. Also on the board as nonvoting members are the CEO and the general counsel.

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Vice president’s message Let’s pay our good fortune forward

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Influence Like you, I am very proud of my career choice. Becoming a tennis professional has provided me with a good living for my family and the satisfaction of helping people improve themselves in the sport of a lifetime. Being able to work outside and getting some exercise on the job are pretty nice benefits as well. Overall, I would say my decision was a good one.

the head tennis professional at a club in the Northeast. Their curiosity grew even more. Near the conclusion, Jim handed each of the boys a new set of tennis string, saying, “Good luck to you this season. I hope you bring home another championship.”

After a round of applause, Coach B asked if anyone had a question for Jim. A few asked about his playing days, Now, let me step back a second and which eventually led to Jim’s teachask: How did I get here? Did I just ing career. Although Jim answered fall into this career? No, I had some questions about getting paid to assist coaches and experienced profesothers with their tennis strokes, it was sionals advise me along the way. obvious he was modest, not wanting They encouraged me, offered me to give the impression he was well opportunities, showed me the ropes off. So, Coach B stepped up to cut to and introduced me to the USPTA. the chase, saying, “Jim, tell the guys Before long, I was well on my way. how much you made last year.” Jim replied, “Coach, no, I can’t do that.” Fast-forward to today. I would Coach B, being persistent again, said, like to suggest to all of you that Jeff Hawes “Jim, you’ve done well. Tell the boys profoundly influencing the next how much you made.” Reluctantly, Jim said, “I generation of tennis-teaching professionals is an made $75,000 last year.” opportunity we need to embrace and proactively seek out. Fortunately, it might be easier than we Except for Coach B, who was proudly laughing think. Here is one story: and patting his leg at the success of one of his former players, there was stunned silence. The In the middle of high school tennis practice one players couldn’t believe it. They were shocked to day, Coach B called all of his players down to learn that this great sport they loved to play could court one. “Have a seat, guys. I want to introalso be a career option for them. Needless to say, duce you to someone. This is Jim. He is a former their wheels were definitely turning. player from one of our great teams a decade ago. Jim is here to share some of his tennis experiences I am very grateful to say I was one of those boys with all of you.” Jim proceeded to talk to the boys about playing tennis in both high school sitting in the bleachers listening to Jim that day. and college. He referred to the great coaching Little did I know, it was 25 minutes that would hugely influence my future as a tennis-teaching he received over the years and the life lessons tennis had taught him. Jim went on to mention professional. To this day, Jim and I still laugh every the opportunities he was offered in teaching as time I tell that story. While he maintains that my an assistant instructor at summer camps. It was success was due to hard work, I contend that it obvious the kids became curious. Jim finished might not have happened without his inspiring up by telling the players that he was currently talk that day.

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from previous page Challenge I am quite confident most of you have similar stories about being influenced by someone to seriously consider becoming a tennis professional. We have all been inspired at some point. And, like my experience, I am sure it was an exciting time for each of you. So, this begs the question: How many of us reach out to those younger prospects in their teens, 20s and 30s to share our experiences and possibly even mentor those with an interest in pursuing tennis-teaching as a career? Sure, you may say that you have offered a couple of DVDs to some young people or encouraged your junior counselors to look at some tennis drills on the Internet, but I am talking about making a serious effort to share your story and educate prospective professionals on the business. There are so many good avenues to take in communicating the opportunities individuals have within our profession. Here is a list of possible ways to reach out.

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Some may call me “lucky,” others may say “you were at the right place at the right time,” but I believe it was simply caring people paying their good fortunes forward.

• Ask the coach to speak to high school or college players before or after practice

• Speak to the collegiate club tennis team participants

• Write an article for a tennis publication

• Call one of the Professional Tennis Management Programs to request an intern (mentor)

• Submit a small informational piece on a local CTA website • Ask to speak at the next CTA meeting • Share your experiences with summer camp counselors during training • Volunteer to speak at a high school tennis awards banquet • Volunteer to speak prior to a local high school tournament • Volunteer to speak before a collegiate tournament • Reach out to the USTA Tennis on Campus participants

Reward Looking back, I realize how fortunate I was to have a coach who wanted the best for his players. Having former players willing to come back and share their experiences with the next crop of young, impressionable players was also motivational. And working under the tutelage of professionals who graciously shared their expertise definitely helped shape my style. Some may call me “lucky,” others may say “you were at the right place at the right time,” but I believe it was simply caring people paying their good fortunes forward. 

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Tips from the pros

What’s your Cardio Tennis success story? by Michele Krause, USPTA, national Cardio Tennis manager and speakers team director

t’s always helpful to hear what’s working for others in the industry. In that vein, here are the experiences of two tennis-teaching professionals who could inspire you to infuse new life into your own Cardio Tennis programming. Kevin VanHaitsma, USPTA, Michigan Athletic Club: How we doubled our Cardio Tennis participation Like many clubs, we have been offering Cardio Tennis for the past five or six years and it is one of our most popular classes. But the big question was: How can we continue to grow participation? We knew we would need new players to add into our program. In a struggling economy, with overall membership levels down over the past few years, new players were tough to come by. Our goal was to find a fresh market of players that we had not tried to tap into before.

We decided to partner with our personal training department. They hold their signature weight-loss challenge, “I Lost it at the Club,” for our members in January and February. The program gives points for different activities, and has prizes at the end of the eight weeks for the most points collected, and also for the most weight lost. Cardio Tennis became one of the activities they could choose, and they received the maximum number of points. Our Cardio Tennis classes cost $9 for members and $15 for nonmembers. We dropped the price to $5 for anyone in “I Lost it at the Club” for the eight-week period. While we were hoping to get a few more players, the results far surpassed our

expectations. We more than doubled our participation from the year before. We started maxing out all of our classes, even adding additional courts to certain classes to handle the number of players. We went from 153 players in January/February of 2011 to 351 players in January/February of 2012. The following chart shows our Cardio Tennis participation over a 14-month period. In looking to expand not only Cardio Tennis, but any class, I would highly recommend finding ways to partner with different departments and/or organizations. Why limit the tennis department to just the “tennis” members? Find a way to partner up and potentially double the participation! Bill Riddle, USPTA, National Cardio Tennis Speaker, Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club, Hendersonville, Tenn.: Cardio Tennis and the “small club” With Cardio Tennis in its seventh year, a question still asked is, “Would Cardio Tennis work at my small club?” There seems to be a misconception that you need to be at a larger facility or one that offers fitness alongside tennis for Cardio Tennis to be successful, but that is not the case. Cardio Tennis works at any size facility and is an ideal alternative if you are a tennisonly club. Now your members/clients can get their cardio fitness fix at your facility instead of going to an alternate site to use cardio equipment. Plus, Cardio Tennis is far more engaging and social than any piece of cardio equipment. (Nobody gives you a high-five when you are on the treadmill or elliptical.) continued next page

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from previous page Additionally, there seems to be the concern that a facility needs multiple courts, a large staff or a huge membership base to make Cardio Tennis work – once again, not the case. Most of us would consider a small club to be one that has four courts or less. Common objections might include: 1. I don’t have court availability for the program. All the more reason to offer Cardio Tennis! If available court time is at a premium, offering Cardio Tennis classes will accommodate more bodies per court hour, which is a win/win for both you and the membership. 2. The music will bother the membership. We can’t begin to stress enough that the music does not need to be at a high volume for a successful session. As long as you inform those present that there will be music and explain the importance of training while listening to music, you will find that most clients will enjoy the music on the other courts. The volume level overall in most cases should be just enough for those on the cardio court to hear. 3. I’m the only professional on staff and I don’t have time in my schedule. Again, instead of doing a high-percentage of private lesson programming, encourage clients to add Cardio Tennis into their weekly schedule; this gives them another opportunity to be on the court with you for an hour. Cardio Tennis is by no means a substitute for private coaching, but is necessary as a train-for-tennis component for anyone who wants to be a complete and better tennis player. 4. My smaller membership numbers will not fill classes. If you take a Cardio Tennis Training Course, follow the Cardio Tennis business plan, educate the consumer and use the marketing tools, getting six to eight players per class is easy. 5. Because my facility is small I can only offer one Cardio Tennis session per week. All too often we hear a facility (big or

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small) is offering just one Cardio Tennis session per week and then bails out, saying it just didn’t work. (Of course that doesn’t work; 90 per cent of your clients will not be able to make the Wednesday, 9 a.m. class.) Honestly, I was one of those pros many years ago and then saw the light and enjoyed the success when we began offering Cardio Tennis five days a week. It really is one of those “build-it-and-they-will-come” type of situations. Offering a variety of days and times each week entices the participants to buy into the program as it fits their need for flexibility. Offering a few morning sessions with a couple of night sessions and a weekend time can and will assist you in building a successful Cardio Tennis program. Mid-day Cardio Tennis (power lunch) can also work very well. Remember, most people don’t go to the gym to ride the recumbent bike only on Tuesday mornings from 7 to 8 each week. Also make sure you are giving your membership the option of “private” Cardio Tennis, where they form their own groups for a day and time that is convenient for both them and you. This is also a win/win for everyone; the pro now has a guaranteed hour, abilities will be more similar, the players are with their friends and you can charge more because it is “private” Cardio Tennis. Michele’s Tips: As an Authorized Provider of Cardio Tennis you will have access to the new “Cardio Tennis Interactive.” This unique web-based health experience is designed to help participants get even better results, stay engaged with the program for longer periods of time, and increase the enjoyment of the health benefits associated with Cardio Tennis. With each online health and wellness account, participants will be able to: • Track their exercise, nutrition, goals, and results • Download their Polar Heart Rate Monitor data directly into their account to track results (or manually enter the

data; heart rate monitor not required) • Participate in Fitness Challenges that will be specific to Cardio Tennis • Receive customized programs designed for enhanced Cardio Tennis enjoyment, maintaining or improving fitness, weight loss and more • Gain reward points for using the site, participating in challenges and more that can be used in the Cardio Tennis Rewards Store This will create an online connection for every Cardio Tennis participant to have an even more amazing Cardio Tennis experience. There will be two, eight-week challenge programs that will run within Cardio Tennis Interactive™. For more information email brian@tennisindustry.org. In addition, creating new classes, filling current classes to capacity, and increasing overall interest and participation is a breeze with the new Cardio Tennis Invitation System. Go to www.cardiotennis.com for more information and view the webinar. Another plus is that with the newly introduced TRX Cardio Tennis your clients can now get their cardio as well as their strength, power, balance and flexibility training all in one workout. Visit www. cardiotennistraining.com for more information on TRX Cardio Tennis Training Courses. Now, more than ever, Cardio Tennis is adaptable, scalable and flexible. The only boundaries are the limits within one’s own creativity. If you’ve never done Cardio Tennis, now is a great time to get started. The program has evolved considerably since its inception in 2005 and is very precise and scientific. If you are in a rut, have never been to a Cardio Tennis Training Course, or if you took a course between 2005 and 2008, register for today’s Cardio Tennis Training Course. It will inspire and motivate you and will improve your overall coaching skills for any type of coaching you do.  If you have any questions or need assistance with Cardio Tennis, please email me at Michele@cardiotennis.com. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Mistakes happen!: Learn to deal with them and focus on your game plan by Michelle Cleere, Ph.D.

ave you had those feelings of regret that come along with making a mistake? It’s common to feel a sense of frustration and anger after making a mistake, particularly in a sport like tennis where you are responsible for every shot and there is no one else to blame. For example, if your first serve doesn’t go in, you’ve made a mistake, it’s your fault and you will usually respond in a negative way. Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, and even on your best day, you could make dozens of mistakes during the match – double faults, netted passing shots, and lobs that land out. Given this, it’s essential that you learn to deal with mistakes positively. Otherwise, you will always end up with those feelings of regret, called the should-have’s, which potentially lead to anxiety, loss of confidence, nervousness and many more missed shots. In a match it’s easy to see a player who reaches his or her tolerance level for mistakes and begins to mentally break down. They throw their racquets, challenge calls and take longer timeouts, and it shows in their body language. How do the should-have’s play out on the court? A mistake happens and players immediately start to think about what they should have done, rather than what they did. From there, several scenarios could follow: 1. In the first scenario, players start having negative thoughts, such as: Why did I do that, how could I have been so stupid on that shot, how could I make such a bad shot, and why do I even bother playing? I’m terrible! For athletes who can’t let go of a mistake, anxiety follows and generally they will continue to spiral out of control until they lose. In this scenario, the negative thoughts are accompanied by increased muscle tension and rapid heart rate. All of these things make it hard for the athlete to think or move. 2. In the second scenario, players hold onto their mistakes for a while (longer than necessary), but not an extended period of time, and are able to find their way back into the match. They may have already done some damage lingering on what’s already happened, but have the ability to play out the rest of the match in a competitive manner. 3. In the third scenario, players recognize that they’ve made a mistake, but have the mental tools to be able to refocus their energy back to the tennis match. Although the second reaction is acceptable, why even linger on the possibility of what you should have done when you can’t go back in that moment and change it? The third scenario is the optimal mental state for a tennis player to be in after making a mistake. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

How do you get to the third scenario? There are several ways to recognize a mistake, set it aside and move on, but that takes evaluation and development of an individualized plan. For example, some athletes may recognize the mistake, take a deep breath and use a cue word to refocus their energy into the match. If serving, a pre-serve routine is often helpful to bring focus back to the current moment and the task at hand. Believe it or not, mistakes are positive. They provide feedback to your brain, specifically the part of your brain that controls motor coordination, i.e. how you hit your shots. When you’re learning a new shot or fine-tuning an old shot, the brain needs a wealth of information to figure out what constitutes a successful stroke; for example, the proper angle at which to hold your racquet face during a cross court volley. When you hit a shot and miss, your brain tries to understand what went wrong and then attempts to make immediate corrections. With so many variables to consider, your brain may not be able to make sense of it all after the first, second, or even 10th attempt. Fortunately, every time you make a mistake, your brain factors in new information, processes it and sends it to your muscles. Your brain needs you to make mistakes so that you can learn and improve. Mistakes give you important information and knowledge. And knowledge is power. You need a mental plan for dealing with mistakes. Then you need time to practice using that plan so that in a match your response becomes automated. Ultimately, you want your mental refocusing plan to replace any negative thoughts and anger that you might currently have. Studies suggest that people who get angry over mistakes take longer to learn than people who are patient with themselves. The reason is that while the first person is wasting time and energy with anger and negativity, the second person is learning from mistakes and moving on. The next time you make a mistake, try not to be angry with yourself. Instead, try taking a deep breath to refocus your energy on the task at hand. If you feel yourself getting angry again, take another deep breath. A good predictor of success is a player’s persistence and drive. Persistent players are motivated by mistakes. For example, the more mistakes they make in executing a difficult shot, the more driven they are to master it so they keep trying until they get it right. You should try having a similar attitude, particularly knowing how important mistakes are for gaining information, knowledge and improvement.  Michelle Cleere, Ph.D., Certified USA Triathlon Level I Coach and National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, has coached hundreds of amateur and professional athletes who compete in sports that require a high degree of mental endurance, toughness and focus to get more out of their training, obtain better results and lead more balanced lives. She may be contacted at drmichelle@drmichellecleere.com. ADDvantage/June 2012

Florida’s Paulo Barros and Iowa’s Marina McCollom win singles titles at the USPTA Clay Court Championships

aulo Barros of Orlando, Fla., won the men’s open title after defeating Tye Myers of Naples, Fla., 6-4, 6-2, at the $10,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Clay Court Championships at the BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Marina McCollom of West Des Moines, Iowa, defended her women’s open title again by defeating Marine Spiegel of Boca Raton, Fla., 6-3, 6-2, making her the five-time defending champion! McCollom also went on to win the women’s open doubles title with Julia Farina of West Palm Beach, Fla.

The tournament, which was held from May 23-25, included events in the following categories: men’s and women’s open singles and open doubles competition, men’s 50 singles and doubles, men’s 35, 45, 55, 60 and 65 singles, men’s 40 doubles, women’s 45 singles, women’s 40 doubles, and mixed open and 40 doubles. The competition featured many of the top men and women tennis-teaching professionals in the country. Below is a complete list of all the results from final-round matches: Men’s Open Singles Finals – Paulo Barros, Orlando, Fla., def. Tye Myers, Naples, Fla., 6-4, 6-2. Men’s 35-and-over Singles Finals – Kamil Kuchta, Boynton Beach, Fla., def. Andy Lake, Plantation, Fla., 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-4. Men’s 45-and-over Singles Finals – Horacio Rearte, Boca Raton, Fla., def. Frank Vermeer, Jacksonville, Fla., 6-7, (4-7), 6-2, 6-4. Men’s 50-and-over Singles Finals – T.A. Niles, Fort Myers, Fla., def. Al Hernandez, Yardley, Pa., 6-4, 6-2. Men’s 55-and-over Singles Finals – Craig Wittus, Boca Raton, Fla., def. Frank Swope, Jupiter, Fla., 6-2, 6-2. Men’s 60-and-over Singles Finals – Gewan Maharaj, Tampa, Fla., def. Joe Bouquin, Delray Beach, Fla., 6-4, 6-2.

Paulo Barros, left, Men’s Open winner, and runner-up Tye Myers.

Women’s Open Singles Finals – Marina McCollom, West Des Moines, Iowa, def. Marine Spiegel, Boca Raton, Fla., 6-3, 6-2. Women’s 45-and-over Singles Finals – Julia Farina, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., def. Robin Keener, Melbourne, Fla., 6-0, 6-1. Women’s Open Doubles Finals – Marina McCollom, West Des Moines, Iowa, and Julia Farina, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., def. Ioana Paun, Delray Beach, Fla., and Marine Spiegel, Boca Raton, Fla., 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-6. Women’s 40-and-over Doubles Finals – Cindy LePrevost, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Susie Brown, Delray Beach, Fla., def. Elizabeth Burger, Delray Beach, Fla., and Kim Franklin, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., 4-6, 7-6 (5), 10-8.

Men’s 65-and-over Singles Finals – Geoffrey Moore, Boynton Beach, Fla., def. Jimmy Parker, Santa Fe, N.M., 6-3, 7-6 (7-5).

Mixed Open Doubles Finals – Andy Lake, Plantation, Fla., and Ioana Paun, Delray Beach, Fla., def. Tye Myers, Naples, Fla., and Marine Spiegel, Boca Raton, Fla., Def.

Men’s Open Doubles Finals – Diego Brunicardi, Delray Beach, Fla., and Erik Turnquist,Winter Haven, Fla., def. Jeff Zenisek, Jacksonville, Fla., and Kurt Pessa, Indialantic, Fla., Def.

Mixed 40-and-over Doubles Finals – Robin Keener and Mark Harrison, Melbourne, Fla., def. Trish Faulkner, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Frank Swope, Jupiter, Fla., 6-2, 6-4.

Men’s 40-and-over Doubles Finals – Kamil Kuchta, Boynton Beach, and Horacio Rearte, Boca Raton, Fla., def. Mark Harrison, Melbourne, Fla., and Mark Palus, Tampa, Fla., Def.

Up next is the USPTA International Championships, Sept. 16-19, during the World Conference in Monterey, Calif.

Men’s 50-and-over Doubles Finals – Frank Swope, Jupiter, Fla., and T.A. Niles, Fort Myers, Fla., def. Paul Cole, Sheffield Lake, Ohio, and James Katterfield, Fort Myers Beach, Fla., 2-6, 6-4, 10-5. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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.  ADDvantage/June 2012

USPTA members excel in Career Development program The following members achieved 36 or more points in the USPTA Career Development Program in 2011. Andrea Barnes Tim Beyer Gregory Boyle Clete Browder Bunny Bruning Jorge Capestany Mark Centrella Chuck Coleman Alan Cutler Tom Daglis Ken DeHart Charles Ellis Jr. Mark Fairchilds Jack Foster Mike Gennette Feisal Hassan Mark Hodge Kevin Jackson Algis Juodikis Zwelo Khupe Bill Mecca Andrew Minnelli Adrian Moghina William Phillips III Jeff Rothstein Keith Swindoll Fred Viancos Craig Wells The following members achieved between 18 and 35 points. Rafael Acuna Karl Akkerman Paul Allam Mark Allen Joseph Ambler Mike Baldwin Jr. Monty Basnyat Jason Beardslee Benjamin Bradshaw Tim Brielmaier Dave Brown Zachary Brunsman Michael Bucar J. Page Buck Richard Buerkle Fred Burdick Daniel Burgess Jonathan Call Rick Calton Don Caprio Steve Carberry Stan Carter Bob Casey Bruce Caton Keith Cecil Thiroshan Chetty Carl Clark John Cleary Jr. Tommy Connell Calin Constanceanu Ian Creighton Joseph Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aleo Jr. Matthew Davis Emile de Cuba Matthew Dektas Steve Diamond Rusty Dyer Jr. Ron Dyson

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Michael Edge William Eng Lane Evans Jacques Faulise Brittin Feldhausen Scott Ficks Trey Foster Mark Frampton Michael Friedman Bill Gates Harry Gilbert Chuck Gill Don Gomsi Spike Gonzales Matt Grayson Kamel Guessoum Kendell Hale Patrick Hanssen Craig Hardenbergh Scott Harris Jeff Hawes Rod Heckelman Steve Henry Don Henson Alex Hermeto Paul Hope Glen Howe Nick Hummel James Hunt Tom Ingram Tim Irwin Tom Jennings Bunmi Johnson Adam Johnston Craig Jones Patrick Kearns Raymond Konchalski Ed Krass Joey Kuchler Paul LePera Melvin Lew Oscar Lomeli Cary Lothringer Ronald Lowe Tony Lumsden Paul MacDonald Eric Mann Anish Manrai Paul Marcum Pierre Mareschal Fernando Mateu Randy Mattingley Broderick McCoy David Mendez Jack Michalko Scott Mitchell James Morton Daniel Moster Takura Musungwa Karim Najdi James Nichols David Norvell William Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryant Rick Oswald Jason Overland Philip Paccione David Panconi Ira Peskowitz Billy Power Benjamin Price Nigel Pugh Donald Purdy Ben Rakusin

Dennis Reblin David Richardson Alan Richter Joe Roediger David Rogers Hans Romer Travis Rood Brian Ruffner Rhett Russell Marcus Rutsche Rod Saludo Mark Savage Scott Schibig Tylor Schlader Brian Schubert John Sharpe Andy Shields Stephen Shortridge Richard Slivocka Michael Stamps Christopher Stevens Mark Suiter Michael Thatcher Kevin Theos Ian Thomson Jeff Timmer Carlos Triana Gary Trost Charles Van Middlesworth Eduardo Vicencio Martin Vinokur Ph.D. Rich Walker William Weber Keith Wheeler Pat Whitworth Richard Willett Gerald Winder Kent Womack Brian Young Rod Zerni Carol Anderson Rosie Bareis Renee Broxson Cari Buck Holly Chomyn Jerri DiCamillo Michelle Dodier Lisa Dodson Jacqueline Egelhoff Trish Faulkner Jennifer Fiers Vicki Foster Sandra Gostanian Jennifer Grove Charlie Gundi Robin Keener Angela Koumaris Michele Krause Lancy Liu-Carr Laurie Martin Avis Murray Dophie Poiset Shannon Randolph Magali Risoleo Angela Robinson Paula Scheb Kristen Steinbock Christin Thurston Jacquelin Turpie Nancy Vivero Helaine Vrana Karen Weir Judy Weng

Charlotte Wylie Milos Vasovic The following members achieved between 9 and 17 points. Gregory Abe Katrina Adams Brian Adkins Nelson Alapi Tracy Almeda-Singian J. D. Almond Derek Ameel Ray Anders Erik Anderson Patricia Anderson Joe Arias Michelle Ash Geoffrey Ashley Gregory Aten Lewis Bachetti Amy Badger Philip Baillos Richard Ballantine Mani Barajas-Alexander John Barker Cheryl Barnett Martin Baroch M.D. Paul Bartholomai Josh Basha Luciano Battaglini Raoul Bax Bob Bayliss Darryl Baynes Michael Beck Alexi Beggs Viktoria Beggs Craig Bell Dudley Bell Peter Bell Sandra Bell Lorenzo Beltrame Nicole Berger Michael Bergeron Ph.D. Anders Bergkvist Amy Berkman Skip Bishop Scott Black Oscar Blacutt Zak Blanchard Jack Blankenhorn Marc Blouin Jason Blum Donald Bly Nick Bollettieri Andrew Booth Matthew Boughton Stuart Bowden Chelsey Boyd Chris Bradley Christie Bradley Pam Brady Dan Bratetic Kevin Braun Tom Breece Patrick Breen Tom Brennan David Brouwer Chuck Brown Tim Brueggeman Gordon Brynildsen Chris Bull Aldo Burga Howie Burnett

Collin Cadwell Chad Cage Margaret Beckmann Card Carlos Carrillo Gigi Casapu Tom Cascarano Doug Cash Shawn Catolico Rich Causey Rebecca Cecere Mario Celarie Richard Centerbar Jody Chance Margot Charlton Chris Chopra Agata Cioroch Dante Cipulli Mike Claiborne Beth Clay Sharon Cleland Park Cockerill Ernest Cohen Jeff Cohen Keith Coleman Michele Conlon Deborah Connell David Cordrey Nancy Cox Debbie Croft Roger Cypriano Brian Dahlstrom Kristopher David Debra Davidson Jennifer Davidson Max Davis Ricky Davis Brian Dean Anthony DeCecco Jr. Bob Deller Arch Delmarsh IV Jim Dempsey Patrick Dial Jeff Diggs Joseph Dinoffer Macky Dominguez Mike Doty Mark Drons Laird Dunlop Harry Dunstan III David Dvorak Brian Egelhoff Gary Elwell Dave Emkey Doug Eng Ed.D., Ph.D. Scott Enge Jory Ereckson Dale Eshelbrenner Pedro Estrada John Evans Mark Faber Mary Pat Faley Brandon Fallon Melanie Fauchet Jil Feldhausen Elyse Fenton Gay Finch Charlie Fischer Brandyn Fisher Bill Fletcher Christopher Fletcher Robert Florian Ph.D. Dexter Fong Paul Fontana www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

William Foreman Shawn Foster Kim Franklin Martha Franklin John Frausto David Freiman Kim Funk Mark Furman Bogdan Gard Suzanne Gardner Michael-John Garnett David Gary Rosie Garza Martha Garzon Alexandra Gaspar Kirkland Gates Johan Gedlitschka Susan Geist Jon George Glenn Gerbino Jerry Gerig Jason Gilbert Keith Ginnetti James Gleason Julio Godreau James Goldman Barry Goldsmith Ronald Gould Marilyn Graf Mike Graff Rusty Graff Jennifer Gray Bob Green Brock Green Cecil Green Jr. Nate Griffin Ron Guse Leandro Gutierrez Jacqueline Guy Ron Gwyn David Hagler Amina Halsey Kendal Hammel Joni Hannah Jake Hannas Mark Hansen Andy Harader Robert Hardin David Hardy Scott Harrington Tim Harvey Ph.D. Robert Haugen Sharon Haugen Jason Hazley Don Hebert Tim Heckler Russell Heier Joshua Heller Elaine Hennessy Dee Henry Patric Hermanson Marco Herrera Benjamin Hestley Julie Heussenstamm Greg High Jose Higueras Richard Hillway Will Hoag Jimbo Hobson Laurie Hock Cary Hodges Doug Hofer Rob Horsch Scott Howard Emily Hufnagel Christopher Hutchinson Abdul Idi www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Hideki Ishii Billy Jackson Gabriel Jacob Zachary Janes Judy Jeanette Allan Jensen Michael Jessup Jorge Jimenez Dick Johnson Travis Johnson Barbara Hill Johnston Kenneth Jordan Charles Joslin Jr. Gerald Kahle Kurt Kamperman Patrick Kangwa Larry Karageanes Joseph Keane Manolito Kehoss Brendan Kenny Kimm Ketelsen Lynn Khaing Chuck Kingman Yvonne Kingman Robert Kirwan Lori Kiser David Knaszak John Koahou Mark Kofman Randy Kop Dave Kozlowski Michael Kreider Kamil Kuchta John Kuramoto Steve Landon Jim Laughlin Clint Laukhuf Michael Lawver Phong Le Christopher Lee Debbie Leecock Nathan LeFevre Warren Lem Bradley Leu Samuel Levy Darryl Lewis Jo Lightsey Keith Lipp Hunter Lipscomb Ivo Ljubibratic Ben Loeb Peggy Long Jeffrey Love Ann Lovell John Lucchesi III Rick Lund Jonas Lundblad Brian Lutz Percival Luz Esu Maat Jennifer MacAlister Dexter MacBride Rick Macci John Mario Madrigal Gerry Maingot Marc Majdick Dayna Maltby-Guizzetti Nicholas Mamula Edmond Manuel Jaime Marsella Judy Martindale Brendan Mattingly George Maurtua Chris Mayer Ken McAllister Kim McCann Dennis McClure

William McClure Melissa McCorkle Peter McCorkle Brian McCoy Patrick McEnroe Tom McGraw Dan McKenzie Dave McKinney Cleon McKnight Sr. Sean McWilliams Luis Mediero Ira Meiling Chuck Melkent Jeffrey Melnick Michael Mercier Brenda Mertz George Meyer Jr. Nancy Meyer Anni Miller Dale Miller Fabio Minozi Jeff Modrow Jim Moellering Brian Mogus Tina Montagnet Geoffrey Moore Marc Moran Joe Morgan Rusty Morris William Morris William Mountford Lucila Moure David Moyer Steve Mumford Leslie Myricks Ken Nakama Santiago Nanez III Brian Nash Wolf Naujock Ritesh Nautiyal Miguel Navarro Ulysses Neri Greg Neuhart Robin Newman Pete Nguyen Charles Nuwer Tim Oberhelman Steve O’Connell Walter Oden Stan Oley Dan Oliver Nigel O’Rourke David Ott Mark Pachtner Kenny Pack Kevin Page Stephen Painton Valter Paiva Mark Palus Anne Pamplin-Evenson Ajay Pant Nelly Pardo Jim Parker Martin Parkes Thomas Parkes Craig Pasqua Don Patch Greg Patton Jacqueline CCM Payne Steve Pekich Jr. Ann Pellow Scott Pennington Bruce Perkins Gerry Perry Joseph Perry Kurt Pessa

David Petros Michael Phillips Douglas Pielet Wendell Pierce Wilson Pipkin Richard Plasschaert Benjamin Porter David Porter Ed.D. Roseann Potter Warren Pretorius Matthew Previdi Robert Price Mike Puc Laura Puryear Shane Racine Jack Raftery Matt Ragan Denny Rager Jr. Heidi Ramaekers Suresh Ramamurthi Charles Rasor Alyce Reames Bobby Reeves Jr. Charles Renfrew Tim Rice Jim Richards James Ridgley Gilberto Rincon Bob Risinger Kelvin Rivera Julius Robinson III Jacqueline Roe Robert Romer Ed.D. Harvey Rubin Willis Runck Vincent Russo Raul Saad Chuck Sanchelli Emilio Sanchez Vicario Craig Sandvig John Sanny Jeffrey Savage Ted Sayrahder Denny Schackter Linda Schley Steve Schmidt John Schollmeier Matthew Schrader Kenneth Schuler Anne Schwartz Jim Sciarro Bailey See Terry See Patrik Segfeldt Paul Settles Louis Shackelford III David Shambach James Shaughnessy Bill Shaw Timothy Shaw Patrick Sheahan Tyler Shelly Cole Shelton Ronald Shelton Timothy Shideler Victor Silva Douglas Small Alyson Smith Jamie Smith Jeffrey Smith Scott Smith Tim Smith Michael Smookler Rebecca Snodgrass Christy Sobey Keith Soifer

Richard Spurling Richard St. Denis Sara Stablein Butch Staples Ron Steege David Steinbach Debra Steinhagen Jameson Stelly Jason Stephens Jack Steyn Ken Sumrow Tobias Svantesson Tom Sweitzer Frank Swope Temujin Sykahua Tony Szymczyk George Tate Jr. Donald Taylor Ed.D. Binki Thalheimer Carolyn Thibault Bill Thomas Catherine Thomas Adam Thomson Stephen Thuot Ph.D. Nancy Tielke George Todd Jr. Harold Toussaint Sang Tran Edwin Trellue III Christopher Trizzino Bill Tym Todd Upchurch Josh Uran Frank Valerio Clint Van Aswegen Fred VanAlstyne Alvin Varnado Fernando Velasco Ken Veney Tamara Vezina Kathy Vick Michael Vidmar Tommy Wade Wendall Walker Joanne Wallen Tom Wangelin Jason Wass Ed Watson III Roger Watson Ann Webb Doug Welsh Harold Wetzel Wendy Whitlinger Thomas Whitten Jr. Joseph Wilkerson Walt Williams Jamey Wilson Jon Winegardner William Wing Eric Winn Neil Witherow Ron Woods Mike Woody Sophie Woorons-Johnston Ph.D. Scott Works John Yandell Danny Yee Bryden Yemm Darrick Yun Gregory Zachary Susan Zaro Larry Zerbe Kathleen Zingler

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One month left to register your Tennis Across America™ events! There is still one month left to register your Tennis Across America event to help spread this great game across the country. • The deadline to get all Tennis Across America registration forms in so that your division receives credit is July 2. • Is your event promoting Tennis – for the health of it! to demonstrate that tennis is a great way to get healthy, stay fit and have fun? • Please register your event on our website, www.uspta.com, using the Quick Links box to go to the Tennis Across America section of the website to find the registration form. Simply fill out the form and submit it. • Also, don’t forget that Tennis Across America has a multicultural component. Help us continue the trend of hosting a multicultural event in every state. Questions For more information about Tennis Across America or Tennis Around the World, please contact Shelina Harris at 800-USPTA-4U (877-8248), ext. 104 or sports@uspta.org. 

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2012 USPTA World Conference

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 $40. 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.

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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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Award nominations due July 2 Nominate an inspirational USPTA Professional today!

SPTA is looking for deserving tennis professionals who are growing the game of tennis as it accepts nominations for the 2012 national awards program. Awards are presented in every facet of the tennis business in which USPTA members work. Don’t let your fellow USPTA professional go unnoticed. USPTA is accepting nominations for the 2012 National Awards Program through July 2. 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

Feisal Hassan, USPTA Professional of the Year for 2011, with USPTA president Tom Daglis.

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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 Large- and Small-Facility Manager of the Year is the only USPTA award available to nonmembers. 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-andover. 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 Diversity Award recognizes those USPTA continued Page 24 www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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. – 6 p.m.

International Championships

9 – 10 a.m.

Seminar Seminar

10:30 a.m. – noon

General session

1 – 2:30 p.m.

General session

2:45 – 6:45 p.m.

Specialty course 1 Specialty course 2

3 – 4 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

7 p.m.

Division parties

Tuesday, Sept. 18 7 – 8 a.m.

Cardio Tennis Diversity division liaison meeting 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, stroke analysis, English/Spanish) Specialty course 3 Specialty course 4

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

International Championships

9 – 10 a.m.

Seminar Seminar

10:30 a.m. – noon

General sessions

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Spouses/guests luncheon

1– 2:30 p.m.

General session

1 – 4 p.m.

Certification Exam (on-court portions)

3 – 4 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

5 – 6 p.m.

Diversity Committee open meeting

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

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

1 – 4 p.m.

Manufacturers on-court demos

3 – 4 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

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 Specialty course 6 Certification Exam (on-court portions)

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration U.S. Pro Tennis Shop

9 – 10 a.m.

Seminar Seminar

9 – 10:30 a.m.

Cardio Tennis – spouses/guests tennis aerobics

10:30 a.m. – noon

General session

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

1 – 4 p.m.

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

1 – 6 p.m.

International Team Championships

3 – 4 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Seminar Seminar

Friday, Sept. 21 8 a.m. – noon

Specialty course 7 Specialty course 8

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Certification Exam (on-court portions)

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Award nominations from Page 20 embers who have demonstrated an outstanding ability to unite m diverse populations within their community through tennis. The Tennis – for the health of it! SM Award recognizes those USPTA-certified members who have come up with the most unique event to support Tennis – for the health of it! (an initiative started in 2008 by the USPTA in an effort to bring tennis to everyone and encourage people to get fit 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 2. Nominations for the above awards may be submitted by a USPTA division or a certified USPTA member in good standing, as long as an official application form is used. Member selfnominations are accepted. The nomination forms available above are Microsoft Word documents that may be completed in the program and then forwarded to USPTA by mail and/or e-mail. ALL applications can now be submitted as PDFs and submitted via email. Large PDF files may be burned to a CD/DVD and mailed in. The Awards Committee encourages applicants to submit their applications and all supporting materials in one of the above electronic formats. Send e-mail applications and questions to pr@uspta.org. The World Headquarters must receive all applications and division yearly reports by the July 2 deadline. Having an application postmarked July 2 is not acceptable and those applications

Matthew Boughton, the 2011 Industry Excellence Award winner, and Tom Daglis.

will not be considered by the Awards Committee. Applications submitted via email must be emailed by July 2 at 11:59 p.m. Central time. The entire application and ALL supporting materials must be received on or before the deadline date to be considered. The Awards Committee will not accept applications received after the deadline. Applications may be mailed or shipped to the headquarters. National awards will be presented Sept. 19 during the 2012 World Conference on Tennis, scheduled for Sept. 16-21 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif. 

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.

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USPTA conference registration form

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

$40 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

___________

Arrival date: __________ Departure date: _________

Subtotal 4

___________

Total

___________

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

Cancellations are refundable minus a 5% service charge.

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2012 USPTA International Championships Sanctioned by USPTA

What: Singles and doubles competition, open and age categories When: Sept. 16-20. Starting times for first-round singles matches will be posted on Sept. 11 at 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 due to not fulfilling requirements before the 60-day deadline.

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. 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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USPTA members honored by RSI as 2011 Champions of Tennis Racquet Sports Industry magazine recently announced its 2011 Champions of Tennis, honoring those who continue to make tennis a winner. Among those honored were several members of the United States Professional Tennis Association. Feisal Hassan of Midlothian, Va., was named RSI’s USPTA Member of the Year. Hassan, who is a USPTA Master Professional and was recently named USPTA Pro of the Year, has been a USPTA member for more than 20 years. He has been very committed to the USPTA and USTA. In addition, he has coached at the national/ international level for the country of Zimbabwe. He and his family are heavily involved with the developmentally challenged population and community, volunteering with groups such as Trinity Lutheran Church, Ministry to the Developmentally Challenged Adults (Special Needs Ministry) and Special Olympics.

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Jeff Rothstein, a USPTA-certified member for 37 years, was chosen as the RSI Junior Tennis Champion of the Year. Rothstein is the director of junior development and QuickStart Tennis at Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham, N.J. He has had a huge impact on 10 and Under Tennis in the Eastern region.

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USPTA Professional Bruce Caton is the director of tennis at the Roger Scott Tennis Center in Pensacola, Fla., which was named the RSI Municipal Facility of the Year. Caton has been a USPTA member for 11 years. His facility, which has 18 hard courts and 10 clay courts, is the largest tennis facility in Pensacola, Fla. In addition to offering a variety of programming, the facility has numerous tournaments and charity events each year.

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Mike Woody, a USPTA-certified member for 25 years, was named RSI’s Tennis Advocate of the Year. Woody, who is the executive director of the Midland Community Tennis Center in Midland, Mich., leads a team of 35 to deliver a variety of creative tennis programs for all ages and ability levels. He also manages the annual Dow Corning Tennis Classic, which is a USTA Pro Circuit event. USPTA Professional Timon Corwin is the general manager, COO and managing director of tennis at Western Racquet Club in Elm Grove, Wis., which was named the RSI Private Facility of the Year. The facility offers competitive and recreational teams and leagues, 10 and Under Tennis programs, and a variety of other programming. The facility has 14 outdoor courts, three of which are clay, and four indoor courts, as well as ownership of Moorland Park with eight indoor courts. In addition, it has a state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming pool and banquet center. The club also does much to bring tennis to the kids in the community. For a complete list of 2011 RSI Champions of Tennis categories and recipients, visit www.racquetsportsindustry.com.  www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Rates: $30 for 20 words, minimum per issue. 50 cents per word thereafter. Pay by check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. Prepayment is required. Supply typed copy and include full name, telephone number, credit card number and expiration date. (No agency or cash discounts.) Issue closes 15th of month, two months preceding cover date. Fax to 713-978-7780, attn: ADDvantage classifieds. No classifieds will be accepted by telephone. No exceptions are made. USPTA cannot verify nor be responsible for the contents of any advertisement. The USPTA is committed to the policy that all people have equal access to its programs, facilities, employment and membership without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status. USPTA is an equal opportunity employer. USPTA reserves the right to reject any advertisement at its discretion, or to edit the advertisement to be certain that any employment requirements set forth in it conform with the law.

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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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Carlsbad, Calif. San Francisco Minneapolis Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. Atlanta Binghamton, N.Y. Chatham, N.J. Phoenix Houston* Birmingham, Ala. Charlotte, N.C. Winter Springs, Fla. Tupelo, Miss. Coronado, Calif. Fort Wayne, Ind.

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Boston Myrtle Beach, S.C. Frederick, Md. Oklahoma City Anderson, S.C. Boca Raton, Fla. Des Moines, Iowa Houston* New Orleans Ocala, Fla. Kansas City, Mo. Lakewood, Colo. Mansfield, Texas Los Angeles Louisville, Ky.

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* 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.

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.

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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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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 Angel Lopez received the Carlos Quintana President Award at the Barrio Station 42nd Benefit Dinner in March. Lopez served as president of the Barrio Station from 1970-2010.The plaque read, “To Angel Lopez, first Mexican-American inducted into the San Diego Tennis Hall of Fame. We honor your life achievements in the sport of professional tennis, and your selfless services … Thank you for generous assistance to the youth.” Barrio Station is a a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the historical Barrio Logan area of San Diego. Each year, the Barrio Youth Center serves more than 2,500 youth ages 6 to 18 through sports competition and other after-school activities designed to discourage delinquency and encourage civic responsibility and school success. For more information, visit www. barriostation.org. USPTA Professionals Manolito Kehoss and Andy Badura were part of a crew that saved a 65-year-old man who had a heart attack on court at the Lake Country Racquet and Athletic Club in Hartland, Wis., this past February. Frank and Trudy Pletcher were warming up for a tennis game when, all of a sudden, Frank was lying on the court, not

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breathing and without a pulse. Dustin Blackburn, on his unofficial first day on the job, was one of the first to react. He ran over to Pletcher and began CPR. Kehoss, who is director of tennis, yelled for someone to call 911 and to get the club’s defibrillator. Staff members Sam Fox, Kelly Dunn and Badura worked together to retrieve the defibrillator and charge it. The fallen player was brought back to life with one shock. Pletcher, who turned 65 a few weeks later, returned to the club to thank everyone for their work in saving his life.

Miscellany The second Winston-Salem Open, an ATP Tour event, will be held Aug. 19-25 at Wake Forest University at the Harold and Mildred Southern Stadium Court in Winston-Salem, N.C. The stadium seating capacity for this year’s tournament has been increased by about 15 percent over last year’s inaugural event to accommodate a capacity crowd of 4,500. John Isner, a native of Greensboro, N.C., beat Julien Benneteau 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 for the win in 2011. For more information, visit winstonsalemopen.com. American tennis star and former world No. 1 Jennifer Capriati, 36, has been elected for induction to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. In addition to her world No. 1 status, Capriati’s career featured an Olympic gold medal,

The United States Tennis Association has teamed with the newly launched TGA Premier Youth Tennis, an innovative youth sports franchise firm, to help introduce tennis to children in kindergarten through the eighth grade. This partnership supports USTA’s 10 and Under Tennis initiative, which encourages kids to participate in tennis using modified equipment and smaller courts. Participants will have the opportunity to transition from at-school programs to junior camps, clinics, and USTA programs at facilities nationwide. In addition to exposing kids to a lifelong, character-building sport, this partnership will create jobs and business ownership opportunities within the industry. TGA tennis franchises will be offered to the public, which is expected to attract tennis professionals as well as business professionals within the 17 USTA sections. three Grand Slam titles, a Fed Cup title with the United States team, and an ability to stage remarkable comebacks. Capriati cracked the world top-10 in 1990, her first season on tour, and in October 2001 she became the WTA world No. 1. The previously announced members of the Class of 2012 are Brazilian tennis star and former world No. 1, Guga Kuerten; Spanish tennis legend Manuel Orantes; tennis administrator and promoter Mike Davies; and wheelchair tennis star and USPTA member Randy Snow, who will be honored posthumously. The Class of 2012 Induction Ceremony will be on July 14 at the International

Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I. Some of the world’s best tennis players are heading to Newport, R.I. in July to compete in the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, and the tournament is pleased to extend a special invitation to service men and women to be part of the action on Military Appreciation Day on Friday, July 13. Tickets for that day will be half-price for all active military, veterans, and their families, and the tournament will host a Center Court Salute to the Armed Forces. Presentations in honor of the military will take place before all four Center Court matches to be played that day, which www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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Movea (www.movea.com), a motion processing and data fusion company, has been selected by Babolat to develop the tennis racquet of the future. The Babolat Play & Connect racquet will be the first-ever Micro Electro-Mechanical

Systems-enabled racquet and the first tennis equipment on the market with motion sensor integration and gesture recognition. The Babolat Play & Connect allows players to measure and analyze elements such as ball spin, power during play and service speed. The connected racquet also lets players post their game play data on their preferred social networks. The Babolat Play & Connect tennis racquet of the future was unveiled at the RolandGarros French Open in Paris and is expected to be available in early 2013.

The original Max 200G, named one of Tennis magazine’s “Top Ten Racquets of All Time,” shook up the tennis industry in the early ’80s with its combination of design, playability and looks. Dunlop recently introduced a new Max 200G, combining some of the classic feel of the original with the advantages of Biomimetic technologies like Aeroskin and HM6 carbon. The classic feel starts in the handle; the soft and supple leather grip helps on touch volleys and shots where control is of the essence. With his sublime play in the mid ’80s, John McEnroe helped introduce the Max 200G to millions of tennis players. Today, McEnroe is helping to launch the new Biomimetic Max 200G. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Men’s 35 Singles Roberto Menendez, Spain Men’s 35 Doubles Greg Evans and Michael Evans, Australia Women’s 35 Singles Noelia Perez-Penate, Spain Women’s 35 Doubles Cammy MacGregor and Debbie Spence-Nasim, United States

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will be the quarterfinal round of the tournament. Additionally, South Stand tickets will be just $17.50, rather than the normal $35, for active military, veterans, and their families. Tickets are available now by calling the box office at 401-849-6053 or 866-914-FAME (3263). Additional tournament information is available on tennisfame.com. The tournament, which will be played July 9 -15, is the only men’s professional tennis tournament in New England and is hosted on the beautiful grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Mixed 35 Doubles Maria Bergenheim, Estonia, and Thassilo Haun, Germany Men’s 40 Singles Jeff Tarango, United States Men’s 40 Doubles Rick Leach and Mickey Maule, United States Women’s 40 Singles Jurate Hardy, Australia Women’s 40 Doubles Deborah Higa and Jami Jones, United States Mixed 40 Doubles Tracie Currie and Rick Leach, United States Men’s 45 Singles Jeff Greenwald, United States Men’s 45 Doubles John Letts and Bruce Man-Son-Hing, United States Women’s 45 Singles Jennifer Dawson, United States Women’s 45 Doubles Alissa Finerman and Erika Smith, United States Mixed 45 Doubles Debbie Spence-Nasim and Steve Dawson, United States Men’s 50 Singles Val Wilder, United States Men’s 50 Doubles Mike Fedderly and Val Wilder, United States Women’s 50 Singles Rosalyn Nideffer, United States Women’s 50 Doubles Ros Balodis and Leanne Swaysland, Australia Mixed 50 Doubles Brenda Foster, Australia, and Chris Hearn, Great Britain Men’s 55 Singles Mark Vines, United States Men’s 55 Doubles Ross Persons and Daniel Waldman, United States Women’s 55 Singles Diane Barker, United States Women’s 55 Doubles Kathy May Fritz and Susan Wright, United States Mixed 55 Doubles Robin Harris and Angel Lopez, United States ADDvantage/June 2012

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 Â eligible to compete in any of the surface championships. Visit uspta.com for more information.