March/April 2010 Volume 2, Number 2
Cover story 22 Serena, Venus, Kuznetsova and Clijsters Set to Headline the Second Annual BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup
Long Island Tennis Magazine
The female stars of the sport gear up for the Second Annual BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup exhibition event, Monday, March 1, 2010 at the World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
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14 College Tennis Spotlight: Mythbusters II… More
Features 1 The Responsibilities of a Coach By Steven Kaplan Steven Kaplan details the importance of the role of the tennis instructor, both on the court and off, as a mentor who instills values to their pupils.
6 USTA Creates U.S. Open National Playoffs to Provide the Opportunity for All Players to Compete for Berth in U.S. Open USTA explains their new system that gives everyone a shot at playing in Flushing Meadows through the 2010 U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament.
Misguided College Tennis Advice By Ricky Becker Ricky Becker takes a second look at how advice from the wrong people in choosing that ideal college may put your child’s education and tennis career in jeopardy.
16 My Opinion: What’s the Story With 9,360 Hours? By Eric Meditz Eric Meditz takes a look at the investment in time by the average tennis pro and what it takes to attain “star level” success.
18 USTA/Eastern/Long Island Region 8 Getting Back into the Swing of Things By Eric Dietsche Eric Dietsche, a collegiate player for Williams College, discusses ways in which to shake off the rust of the offseason and get ready for tennis play in the 2010 season.
A message from the board, a look ahead at upcoming events in 2010 and notes from members of the USTA/Eastern/Long Island board.
26 Tips From the Tennis Pro: Tennis Tips You Can Take to the Bank! By Rick Liebman
12 Exhibitions: A Story in Two Acts By Alan Fleischman Alan Fleischman takes a look at the sort and the charitable reasons behind tennis exhibition matches.
Rick Liebman shares his tips spanning 35-plus years of tennis experience on how to better your game.
28 Court Six: Long Island Tennis Magazine’s Gossip Column 20 Junior Player Spotlight: Noah Rubin Fresh off international action in France, Long Island’s Noah Rubin discusses his experience overseas and his path to the finals of the prestigious Les Petit As event.
24 Poise and Control By Lonnie Mitchel Lonnie Mitchel looks at the grueling mental aspects of the sport of tennis.
30 Where I Lost That Tennis Match? By Salomon Levy Bromet Salomon Levy Bromet takes a look at the three types of players in the sport of tennis, “The Loser,” “The Average: and “The Champion.”
37 Long Island Tennis Magazine 2010 Summer Camp Guide, Sponsored by Denny’s Childrenswear
By Emilie Katz Emilie Katz delves into the off-court lives of the sport’s top stars.
34 Long Island Tennis Magazine’s Literary Corner By Brent Shearer Brent Shearer takes a look at the book by Caroline Seebohm, Little Pancho: The Life of Tennis Legend Pancho Segura.
46 Fitness and Nutrition Chris Ostling, PT, DPT discusses the average tennis stroke and issues that may arise though improper form in his article, “Are You Serving Up a Shoulder Problem?”
59 Long Island Tennis Club Directory
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Long Island Tennis Magazine takes a look at the area’s top summer camps.
49 The Great Teacher in Us All … By Ed Wolfarth
Ed Wolfarth explains the life lessons taught by a tennis instructor.
50 Player Spotlight: Cory Parr of Jericho, N.Y.
Long Island Tennis Magazine catches up with former Jericho High School and Wake Forest Demon Deacon standout Cory Parr.
52 Sports Science Overview By Branislav Grujic
Author Branislav Grujic takes a look at the connection between science, the body and physiological development.
60 Long Island Rankings
63 USTA/Long Island Region 2010 Tournament Schedule
News Briefs
9 Federer and Williams Crowned Champs in Australia!
10 The Sand Pit: Beach Tennis USA Adopts Paddle as Official Tournament Equipment
15 USTA Eastern Presents Long Island Tennis Magazine With
54 Long Island Tennis Magazine Writer Chokes, Other Players Party Down at One-on-One Event By Brent Shearer Columnist Brent Shearer recaps his experience at the Tennis and Rockin’ Blues One-on-One Doubles tournament at the National Tennis Center.
the 2009 Press Service Award
26 O’Rourke Named Volunteer of the Year 31 Nassau County Loves Tennis
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3 Adult League Wrap-Up
Kathy Miller preps for the upcoming USTA Adult, Senior and Super Senior 2010 seasons.
Long Island Tennis Magazine • March/April 2010
36 USTA Training Center-East Begins Programming
56 USTA Suffolk County District Preps for Successful Year