SUMMER 2019
USPTA TEXAS SUMMER RETREAT
THE EDUCATION CLOCK IS TICKING! August 16-17, 2019 T Bar M & Bent Tree Country Club, Dallas, Texas
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
A Texas sized “Howdy & Welcome” to the 2019 USPTA Exas Summer Retreat at TBarM Raquet Club! PRESIDENT
Craig Bell
5201 Westgrove Drive Dallas, Texas 75248 972-931-4950 cbell1360@aol.com REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Jenny Gray
2510 Onion Creek Parkway Austin, Texas 78747 512-291-8846 jgray@onioncreekclub.com 1st VICE PRESIDENT
Matt Watson
2214 Prestonwood Drive Arlington, Texas 76012 mwatson@tbarmtennis.com 2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Mel McRee
3400 Mesa Road Lubbock, Texas 79403 806-786-2660 Mel@lubbockcc.org 3rd VICE PRESIDENT
Kelly Marshall
200 Cimarron Hills Tr. Georgetown, Texas 78628 512-786-8738 Kmarshall@cimarronhills.com SECRETARY
Adrien Chabria
1912 Abrams Rd. Dallas, TX 75214 214-232-5237 adrien@lakewoodcc.com TREASURER
Chris Singer
4511 Briarwood Road Tyler, Texas 75709 903-525-0020 csinger@cascadesoftexas.com PAST PRESIDENT
David Webb
7111 N.E. Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 817-427-6680 dwebb@richland-tennis-center.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Charlotte Wylie
2113 Winding Creek Drive Keller, Texas 76248 888-445-0505 charlotte.wy.ie@uspta.org
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professionals! Your board and I are so glad you are able to join us in Dallas for the 2-day retreat! Also, following our USPTA Texas Summer Retreat the fun, friendship and education move on hope you are ready for some to Las Vegas for the 2019 USPTA FUN in the sunshine as World Conference September this conference has a little 22nd thru the 26th. This is going something for everyone to be a truly special “can’t miss” attending! Matt Watson and Mel opportunity to rub shoulders McRee have come up with what Craig Bell with industry leaders in the “town should be a really great next few that never sleeps!” You won’t days – I hope you agree. want to miss out as The Great State of Texas Starting off on Friday, we will be offering will host an unbelievable party for everyone three educational opportunities with Scott in attendance on Tuesday, September 24th Mitchell providing a 4-hour specialty course at a location to be announced. Jim Sciarro, on working with adult players starting at USPTA Texas travel guide “Extraordinaire” is 8am and lasting until noon. We take a short procuring a site somewhere in Vegas as we break for lunch and Amanda Shaw is next speak. In my humble opinion, he’s the right up talking jr tennis and the new pathway man for the job and I’m 100% positive that USTA is offering. After Amanda, I’ll close up Jim will pick out the “place to be” to host our the day of classroom time with my ideas for party! Details to follow. programming at your clubs\facilities. After Don’t forget to mark down on your 2020 a day in the classroom, the focus shifts to a calendars (hard to believe we are talking little “R and R” with a Padel mixer and then about 2020) as we’ll be back in Marble Falls at to round out the evening we’ll be poolside Horseshoe Bay Resort February 20th through at TBarM with good food and a beer tasting February 23rd for our 2020 USPTA Texas opportunity with a local beer distributor. Annual Conference. Saturday morning the learning continues Lastly, I would be remiss to not say “Thank with John Nallon providing a seminar on You” to Charlotte and Mike Wylie who keep high performance jr training. Scott Mitchell our USPTA Texas organization well-oiled then leads the discussion on professional and running smoothly and efficiently – we development and finding your pathway to appreciate the two of you!! And once again, success. We’ll break for lunch and those “Thanks” to you for taking the time to be in who’d like to head over to Bent Tree CC to play Dallas this weekend to spend some quality time golf are welcome to do so or if education is with fellow USPTA Texas tennis professionals. what you’re after, then Fernando Velasco will I look forward to seeing everyone around this do a workshop on the TBarM indoors courts weekend whether it be in the classroom, on talking about drills for women’s team tennis. the golf course, playing Padel, Pickleball, or at After the education and golf have ended on the parties on Friday and Saturday evenings. Saturday, everyone is invited to the Bent Tree
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Tennis Center for a FUN pickleball and party Saturday evening outing. I’m thinking, this summer retreat looks like it has a little something for everyone from on court tennis to off court tennis, golf, pickleball, padel, beer tasting and fellowshipping with my favorite group of fellow Texas tennis
Sincerely, Craig Bell craigbell@benttreecc.org cbell1360@aol.com 214-762-4691 (cell) 972-931-4950 (tennis shop)
COMMITTEE
DATES THAT RATE!!!
2019
CHAIRPERSONS
Awards
Mel McRee
Division Conference
Kelly Marshal
Education
Matt Watson
Ethics/Legal
Tommy Connell
Diversity & Inclusion
Jack Foster
Finance
Chris Singer
Jr. Development
Chris Singer
Lessons for Life
Dennis Reblin
Long-Range Planning
David Webb
Membership
Tom Ingram
National Convention
Jim Sciarro
Nominating
Rex Cuajunco
Regional Directors
Jenny Gray
Sport Science
Bob Haugen
Testing & Certification
Tom Ingram
USPTA Adult Leagues
Jim Sciarro
U30
Eli Sepulveda
USTA Liason
Van Barry
AUGUST
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Train the Trainer - Teaching Wheelchair Tennis Brookshire Pavilion - SMU
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Certification and Testing Exam - (full test) Pecan Plantation Country Club
16-17
USPTA Texas Summer Retreat T Bar M Racquet Club
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Certification and Testing Exam - (full test) Royal Oaks Country Club
23-27
USPTA World Conference Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
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(Dallas) (Granbury) (Dallas)
SEPTEMBER (Houston)
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
OCTOBER Certification and Testing Exam - (full test) Richalnd Tennis Center
(NRH)
NOVEMBER USPTA Hard Courts Tournament Berry Creek Country Club
15-16
Certification and Testing Exam - (full test) Lakeside Country Club
13-14
Certificaction and Testing Exam - (full test) Bent Tree Country Club
(Georgetown) (Houston)
DECEMBER (Dallas)
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Did you know that another education cycle ends December 31, 2019? So, what better way to make sure you have all six (6) of your CEUs than to attend the 2019 Summer Retreat August 16 – 17 at TBarM in Dallas. You may earn your full six (6) credits by attending all the seminars while also enjoying some great times with your fellow tennis professionals. We have a Padel event planned, Pool Party and fun Dinks and Drinks Pickleball at Bent Tree Country Club. What a great networking opportunity these events will be for everyone! So join us! 2019 USPTA TEXAS Summer Retreat
TBarM Racquet Club
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Thursday, August 15 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
USPTA Texas Division Board of Directors Meeting
Mercy Wine Bar
Friday, August 16 7:30 a.m. - noon
USPTA Texas Summer Retreat Registration
TBarM
8:00 a.m. - noon
USPTA specialty course - Working With Adult Lessons, Programs & Clinics - Scott Mitchell
Restaurant
noon - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch on Your Own
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Competitive Junior Tennis - The New Pathway - Amanda Shaw
Restaurant
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Programing A - Z - Craig Bell
Restaurant
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Padel Mixer
Padel Courts
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Happy Hour & Pool Party
Pool
Saturday, August 17
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7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
USPTA Texas Summer Retreat Registration
TBarM
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
High Performance Training - John Nallon
Tennis Courts
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Finding Your Pathway to Success - Scott Mitchell
Restaurant
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch on Your Own
1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Golf Tournament
Bent Tree CC
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Drills for Women’s Team Tennis - Fernando Velasco
Indoor Tennis Courts
6:30 p.m. - 9:30p.m.
Dink & Drinks - Pickleball Social
Bent Tree CC
2019 USPTA TEXAS SUMMER RETREAT August 16 – 17, 2019 TBarM Racquet Club 6060 Dilbeck Lane Dallas, Texas 75240
Name: USPTA Member Number: Address: Phone Number: What do you plan to attend? □ USPTA specialty course (Friday morning) □ USPTA seminars (Friday afternoon) □ Padel Mixer (Friday afternoon) □ Friday Night Pool Party ( Beer & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres) □ Saturday Seminars □ Golf (Saturday afternoon; limited to first 20 to sign up!) □ Saturday Night Dinks & Drinks Pickleball ( 2 Drink Tickets, Dinner & Pickleball) Retreat Packages: Member and non-member packages include seminars, specialty course and socials □ Member Package: By August 2 □ Member Package: After August 2 □ Golf: Saturday □ Dinks & Drinks Pickleball: Saturday
$100 $115 $50 with Retreat Registration $25 with Retreat Registration
□ Guest (Friday night & Saturday socials) □ Non-Member Package
$50 Guest Name: $150
Return Registration to: Charlotte Wylie 2113 Winding Creek Drive Keller, TX 76248 Note: There is NO online registration for the Retreat.
To register, call or email Charlotte at: 1-888-445-0505 or charlotte.wylie@uspta.org.
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HEALTHY HABITS
DOES YOUR WATER NEED A BOOST?
Since the body is 60% water, drinking H20 is “crucial for so many of the most basic biologic functions. Cells need to be hydrated with water or they literally shrivel up and can’t do their job as efficiently,” says Robin Foroutan, MS, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. That includes an impaired ability to expel environmental waste and detox; if you’re dehydrated you may feel cloudy-headed, have headaches or feel constipated, among other ills. Plain water should always reign as your drink of choice. “It has a better capacity to usher out metabolic toxins from the body compared to liquid that already has something dissolved in it, like coffee or tea,” says Foroutan. However, there are certain additions that can make the once-plain sip seem more interesting and deliver health benefits, too.
Here, alternative hydration boosters to try (and which ones to skip):
Not only does a slice of lemon provide a refreshing taste, but “it’s alkaline-forming, meaning it helps balance out things that are naturally acidic in the body,” says Foroutan. This can have an added post-workout benefit “it can reduce lactic acid, an end product of exercising muscles,” she says.
This amino acid supplement is in a powder form, so it dissolves nicely in water and has a lemon-like taste, says Foroutan. “Acetyl L-Carnitine is a mitochondrial booster. Your mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cells that make cellular energy, help the body use fat for fuel more efficiently,” she says. 11
Vitamin B12 is crucial for overall health and plays a key role in keeping the brain and nervous system working. “It’s mainly found in animal products, meaning many vegetarians and vegans need to supplement with it, but even some meat eaters have trouble absorbing it,” says Foroutan. “You can have the best kind of diet and even feel OK but have a B12 level that’s less than optimal. When we bring those levels up, people tend to feel more energetic and their mood is better,” she says. Try adding a dropper-full of B12 to your glass of water once a day, suggests Foroutan.
Many grocery stores now stock bottled hydrogen water, but a less expensive solution is purchasing molecular hydrogen tablets to add to your drink. “These can be used to help balance inflammation in the body,” says Foroutan. While inflammation is a normal body process — it happens during exercise, too — low-grade chronic inflammation is damaging. One review in the International Journal of Sports Medicine concluded hydrogen may also boost exercise performance, though researchers are still examining potential mechanisms.
If you have trouble getting enough water because you don’t like the taste, then a bubbly drink (one that contains zero artificial or real sweeteners) can be a healthy way to motivate yourself to drink more. Research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found sparkling water was just as hydrating as regular water. Still, there’s some concern these drinks may wear away at tooth enamel, (although the American Dental Association says they’re far better than soda), so consume carbonated water in moderation.
If you’re active, you lose electrolytes in sweat and it’s important to replace them, but in a smart way, says Foroutan. Many bottled electrolyte waters contain just a trace amount and are often loaded with added sugars, notes Foroutan, so it’s important to read the labels carefully. You can also skip the sugary drinks altogether by buying electrolyte tablets and dissolving them in water. What’s more, “you can get electrolytes from leafy greens (Think: a handful of spinach in your smoothie or a chicken-topped salad),” says Foroutan.
Alkaline water has a higher pH than regular water, but alkalized bottled water is expensive, and there just isn’t enough research to support making the investment, according to the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic. Foroutan agrees there’s no reason to buy it bottled, but if you really want to try it “you can add a pinch of baking soda to water to create alkaline water.” 12
Our Story A passionate company with unique history
Led by founder Jim Fromuth and CEO Pat Shields, we are a tennis wholesale distributor based in West Lawn, PA. We first opened our doors nearly 50 years ago. The Fromuth Family liked and played the game of tennis, so they bought a stringing machine and had a few tennis frames to sell in the shop. In the late 1970s, tennis began to be televised and business took a different direction. Fromuth Tennis was born. As the tennis industry grew, so did our selection of racquets, strings and apparel. We began helping small pro shops get the product they needed to boost their own business. Then & Now CEO Pat Shields and Founder Jim Fromuth
Today, we have a 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse. On a busy day in August, UPS trucks are lined up outside waiting to load more than 800 packages. Although bigger, we are still a family-owned operation with more than 70 employees who share a passionate drive for tennis and helping our customers.
USTA National Campus Pro Shop
Since 2006
Fromuth is the Official Distributor of Nike Footwear and Apparel to the USPTA
We lead all operations including staffing, merchandising and stringing services at the USTA National Campus Pro Shop. This 2,800 sq. ft. store in the Welcome Center of USTA National Campus features the newest product releases from top tennis brands such as Nike, adidas, Babolat, HEAD and Wilson, as well as unique National Campus memorabilia.
For more then 10 years we have provided Nike product to USPTA members. We are proud of our relationship with an exclusive community of tennis-teaching professionals and coaches promoting excellence in the tennis industry. USPTA members receive a 30 percent discount off retail prices when purchasing Nike goods through Fromuth. The Official Distributor of Nike Footwear & Apparel to the USPTA.
uspta.fromuthtennis.com
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Train the Trainer Training Class for Teaching Wheelchair Tennis
It’s All Indoors
When
Where
Thursday, August 1 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday, August 2 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Note: Both Sessions Must Be Attended
Brookshire Pavilion - SMU 5669 North Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 76205
Cost
Free - For those interested in teaching wheelchair Current USPTA members seeking Wheelchair Certification - $199.00
Other
Lunch Included on Thursday, August 1 Thursday - Classroom & On Court Friday - On Court with All-Comers Wheelchair Camp Contact - Cindy Benzon benzon@texas.usta.com https://form.jotform.com/cindybenzon/wheelchair-train-the-
Register
trainer
Deadline - Thursday, July 25
USPTA members must call (800) 877-9248 upon registering.
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