COCONUT POINT RESORT & SPA JUNE 2-5, 2022 BONITA SPRINGS, FL
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
President's Welcome It’s Always Better When We Are Together! On behalf of the USPTA Florida Board welcome to the 2022 USPTA FL Division Convention! I hope you enjoy the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa with all the amenities it has to offer during your stay. The Florida board has been working hard on our first in person convention since 2019! We hope you enjoy the educational lineup of speakers each day but also take some time to relax and spend time with your family and friends. This year you will see many new speakers on the agenda. Join us for a coffee meet and greet with the vendors on Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM! We also have fun activities like our Golf Scramble on Thursday; Yoga for Tennis Friday morning; Cardio tennis workout Saturday morning; Cardio Tennis Triples event/competition Saturday afternoon. Our welcome toast cocktail hour is Thursday night 6:00 PM sponsored by Welch tennis and don't miss our 2022 USPTA FL Awards and Dinner Saturday night, which will be a night to truly remember! The USPTA FL Division is always looking to raise the standard and lead the way by offering quality education and speakers for your continuing education and growth as a tennis-teaching professional in our industry. I hope you enjoy the convention and thank you for your continued support of the best division in the country! Joe D’Aleo – USPTA Florida Division President
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
SOCIAL EVENTS Golf Scramble at Raptor Bay Thursday 12:30PM Contact Mike Curran & Matt Bacon Welcome Cocktail Hour Thursday, June 2 6:00PM -7:30PM Belvedere Coffee Meet & Greet with Vendors Friday, June 3 8:00AM - 3:00PM Estero PreFunction Cardio Triples Event and Competition Saturday, June 4 2:30PM-4:00PM The Colony Happy Hour Saturday, June 4 6:30-7:30PM Estero PreFunction
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
USPTA Florida Awards Celebration and Dinner Saturday, June 4 Happy Hour 6:30-7:30PM Estero Prefunction Celebration Dinner 7:30 - 10:00PM Estero
PAST President's Lunch Saturday 12:00-2:30PM Tanglewood
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
Education Credits & Professional Development The USPTA requires all certified members to meet a continuing education requirement in a 3-year period (international members and those 65 or older are exempt). The time period coincides with the date you completed the certification exam or reinstated your membership. Please login to My USPTA to check your Professional Development Program end date to see when your credits are due. As of January 1, 2021, the USPTA education guidelines and requirements have changed: The education credit formula has changed to 1 hour = 1 credit. Additional credits will be offered for USPTA face-toface events and new certification workshops. The education requirement has changed to 15 credits every three years.
If you attend all education opportunities this weekend, you will receive 17 Credits.
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
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Thursday, June 2 8:30am - 12:30pm Cardio Tennis Specialty Course by Michele Krause Michele Krause is a tennis fitness integration specialist. Michele was the Cardio Tennis Global Education Director for 15 years and works with the USTA to grow Cardio Tennis. She managed the Cardio Tennis program starting in 2005 and under her leadership it became a global product and is now part of tennis culture throughout the world. Michele is an experienced international speaker and trainer who has presented at industry events all over the world and has delivered over 500 educational courses to tennis and fitness professionals. Michele has been featured on the Tennis Channel’s “One Minute Clinics”, “On court with USPTA”, “Bulging Brides” as well as NBC’s “the Biggest Loser”. She organized and implemented the “Get Fit Wichita” and “Million Calorie burn” tennis fitness events. Michele is a USPTA and PTR tennis professional who managed tennis facilities throughout the US prior to her Cardio Tennis role. She is certified/qualified in TRX Suspension Training, Combine 360, Pat Etcheberry, RacquetFit, CoreFirst, and an ITPATennis Performance Trainer. Michele received the TIA/PTR Industry Excellence award in 2012, the Tennis Industry Service award in 2018, and the USPTA Florida Pro of the Year award in 2018.
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
Thursday, June 2 2:00 - 3:15PM Overcoming The "Elephant" On The Court by Tim Mattek Estero A Tim Mattek is Founder and CEO of Complete Performance. Tim has over 30 years’ experience in the tennis industry, as a parent, performance coach, and development specialist. He has worked with hundreds of athletes of all levels and ages, including his daughter and WTA professional Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Currently he supports athletes and parents full-time inside the CP Portal, an off-court virtual mental training academy, as a Performance Coach and Mental Tool Creator.
Thursday, June 2 3:30 - 4:45PM Creating High Performance Teams by Jason Golden Estero A Jason Golden serves as a Coach to Coaches and high-speed Leaders and Executives by implementing 21st Century Coaching and Leadership principles through 1 on 1 Coaching, Team Transformation, mentoring sessions, and culture development. Jason is a Certified REACH Practitioner and also a Leadership Coach with the John Maxwell Team, Coaches of Excellence. Jason, an Elite Tennis Professional with the USPTA, has over 25 years coaching experience. He is also an IPTPA certified Pickleball Instructor as well as a SPEC Tennis certified Instructor. Jason lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and his hobbies include spending time with his two daughters, watching sports, reading, and endurance running (over 100 half marathons, 26 marathons, and a 50-mile ultramarathon).
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER! Friday, June 3 9:00 - 10:15AM Medical Concerns of the Tennis Athlete by Dr. Ellen Smith Estero A Dr. Ellen Smith is currently a Professor at the University of South Florida in the Biology and Natural Sciences Division, this semester teaching Anatomy and Physiology. Dr. Smith has had a long career as on Emergency and Trauma physician, and Sports Medicine Physician. Dr. Smith's practice saw many athletes for both acute and chronic sports related injuries. Dr. Smith served as the physician for the Washington Freedom Professional Women's Soccer Team, and for many years for Maryland's State Championship Football teams. Dr. Smith served as the Director of MedStar Montgomery's Sports Medicine Department. Dr. Smith developed and taught a continuing education course on Wilderness Medicine and trained over 2700 physicians, outdoor leaders, medical students, residents, health care professionals and austere environment rescuers including the Secret Service at the White House, the Army Flight Surgeons. Dr. Smith has been voted favorite lecturer/ presenter multiple times and is an avid tennis player in Venice, Florida.
Friday, June 3
10:30AM-Noon Past President's Panel Moderated by Dave “Koz” Kozlowski Estero A Dave "Koz" Kozlowski, USPTA Master Professional, USPTA National Pro of the Year, Director of Tennis The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch, has over 50 years of outstanding experience in the tennis industry. He is moderating a panel of distinguished former USPTA Florida division presidents: Trish Faulkner, Chuck Gill, Will Hoag, John Joyce, Kevin McCarthy and Mark McMahon as they share thoughts on their careers and the state of the industry.
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
Friday, June 3 2:00 - 3:15PM Diversity Does Not Equal Poverty by Esu Ma'at Estero A Esu Ma’at is a trans-disciplinary thought leader who has a distinguished track record of success driving a 21st Century vision for diversity, equity and inclusion. By aligning strategy with organizational goals, he consistently positions DEI as a catalyst for true inclusion, positive business impact and social change. As the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Orlando Magic, Esu created the strategic and tactical framework for DEI which focuses on driving workforce representation, workplace belonging and inclusion, supplier diversity, strategic partnerships, social justice and business development.
Friday, June 3 3:30 - 4:30PM USPTA National Update by Jason Gilbert Estero A Jason Gilbert, USPTA National Board Member, USPTA Florida Past President
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
Saturday, June 4 9:00 - 10:15AM Performance Tennis For All Levels by Bill Riddle On Court - The Colony Bill Riddle is a certified USPTA Master Professional and PTR International Master Professional. His career resume includes Men's & Women's Head Tennis Coach at the University of Tennessee Southern (4 years/ 13 years coaching college tennis) and Director of Racquet Sports for Temple Hills Country Club (last 7 years plus 21 years as TD at Bluegrass Yacht & CC). With over 30 years’ experience in tennis teaching, coaching and management, his excitement for the industry remains as strong as ever.
Saturday, June 4 10:30-11:45AM New and Most Effective Ways To Practice by Jorge Andrew On Court - The Colony
Jorge Andrew just retired as the Director of Tennis Operations for the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission after 20 years. He managed two state-of-the art tennis facilities -- the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center and the Lexington County Tennis Complex. The facilities included 51 tennis courts and twelve Pickleball courts. Andrew is a USPTA Master Professional, PTR International Master Professional. He is a regular speaker at international and national tennis conventions.
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
USPTA Florida Division Conference 2022 BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER!
Wishing you many happy returns, Pat!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT!
Reflecting on the great times working with all of you as part of the USPTA Florida Team, it is now time to turn the page for a new chapter. Little did I know all those years ago when I first met Harry Gilbert and began working as his Pro Shop Manager, what an adventure was in store! So many friendships, personal and career growth opportunities, the success of the Florida Division - and more laughs than I can count - all add up to a great run. I’m confident the successes will continue under the incredible leadership of your Florida Board and capable hands of Executive Director, Michelle Brown. Sincere thanks to all for your tremendous support. My heart remains dedicated even though the daily schedule will change. “Better When We Are Together” is an ideal theme for this year’s convention. Let’s celebrate! Cheers! Pat