SoCal USPTA May 2022 Conference PROGRAM FINAL

2022 USPTA Southern California Division Conference May 14-15 Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center

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Schedule (subject to change) Saturday, May 14th Speaker/Topic

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7am-8am

Check-in

Live-Ball/ Pickleball Fun (after you check-in)

8am-9am

Speaker #1 Dennis Richardson

How to be a Better Teaching Pro by Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Visual Disorders

9am- 10am

Speaker #2 Peter Smith

Depth & Taking Time Away

10am-11am

Speaker #3 A Compass of Competencies in the Red-Orange-Green Karen Ronney / Nic Izumi Pathway

11am-11:30am

Speaker #4 John Embree National Update

11:30am-11:45am

Group Photo

11:45pm-1pm

Lunch and Awards

Awards

1pm-2pm

Speaker #5 Allistair McCaw

Lead with Purpose: Make an Impact!

2pm-3pm

Speaker #6 Simon Paek

Benefits of Pickleball

3pm-5pm

Vendors and Demo

5pm-7pm

Social & Cocktails

Spaghettini: 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy, Seal Beach, CA 90740

Sunday, May 15th

Speaker/Topic

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8am-9am

Check-in

Live-Ball/Pickleball Fun (after you check-in)

9am-10am

Speaker #1 Mike Gennette

The Multiple Building Blocks of Rhythm Control and How it Controls the Match.

10am-11am

Speaker #2 Dennis Rizza

How to Help Guide Parents on the Tennis Journey.

How to be a Successful Tennis Director –Head Pro.

11am-12pm

Speaker #3 Randy Houston

The Lost Group. Teaching the Average Player

12pm-12:15pm

Group Photo

12:15pm-1pm

Lunch Round Table Q&A w/ Board

1pm-2pm

Speaker #4 Key Note 5 Mistakes We Make When Training Tennis Players Speaker: Allistair McCaw

2pm-3pm

Speaker #5 Martin Parkes "Tennis is Movement - Movement is Balance" & "Keys to Engaging/Building Community w/ your Brand of LiveBall"

Member Engagement

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Saturday, May 14th SPEAKER/TOPICS:

Dr. Dennis Richardson Dennis is a California licensed optometrist that has been practicing for 36 years and is also a USPTA Elite Professional, a TennisCize Hawaiian Style Certified Instructor, and a USPTA Pickleball Professional. He has been instructing for over 20 years. Dr. Richardson has had extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

Dr. Richardson was the Assistant Director of Tennis at Edward Vincent, Jr. Park in Inglewood, an assistant coach at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, and the Tennis Commissioner for the Pacific Basin League. He has been awarded the USPTA California Division Pro of the Year Award twice, was the USPTA California Division District 4 Vice President. Dr. Richardson currently teaches tennis and pickleball as an Independent Contractor in the Pismo Beach area and is the owner and operator of the Pismo Beach Optometric Center.

How to be a Better Teaching Pro by Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Visual Disorders

Introduction By attending this presentation, USPTA Professionals will have a much better understanding of things to look for related to their student’s vision that could be hindering their ability to learn tennis skills, progress much slower than expected with their training, or produce less than desired match play results. We will look at some common disorders of the eye and then have a fun on court demonstration.

1. Simple description of the anatomy of the eye 2. Common Types of Eye and Vision Conditions •

Myopia (nearsightedness)

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Hyperopia (farsightedness) Astigmatism Cataracts Macular Degeneration Strabismus Amblyopia

3. Definitions of Eye and Vision Conditions 4. Causes and Factors 5. Description of symptoms with on court demonstrations 6. Diagnosis 7. Treatment options 8. Summary 9. Questions and answers

Peter Smith

Peter has administrated and coached tennis at the highest levels for the past 34 years. Peter’s love and passion for tennis extends through his family with all 3 of his sons having played Division I college tennis. He has coached 1000s of people all with the goal of loving tennis while being at your best.

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USC Coach from 2002-2019 8 Time NCAA Champion – Coached 5 Team & 3 Individual Championships 5 Time Pac 12 Coach of the Year, 2012 USPTA Coach of the Year

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Top 100 ATP Pros Coachedo Steve Johnson, Sam Querrey, Robert Kendrick, Robert Farah, Robert Lindstedt and Glenn Weiner ATP Player 1987 – Played Wimbledon & US Open Qualifying

Depth & Taking Time Away Focus: Consistency Depth Take shots early Know how to volley Always looking to work on consistency with depth. I want my players to have their consistent deep shots produce short balls so they can approach or have an easier shot. You have to have drills and games that force this habit. CC & movement are both equally important. Teaching kids to take the ball early and take time away is a lost art. Preparation on the volley is something I really focus on. Have the racquet all the way back immediately is so important so they don’t take too big a back swing. Make everything as simple as possible.

Karen Ronney Karen is an award-winning national coach, author, speaker, mentor and social media/marketing specialist. She holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Tennis Management from San Diego State University. A USPTA Elite and PTR Professional certified pro; Ronney was recently named the 2020 High School Coach of the Year by both the USPTA and the Racquet Sports Industry, as well as the 2009 Double Goal Coach of the Year from the Positive Coaching Alliance. She was also a USTA National 10-and-Under Faculty Member and a USTA So Cal Tennis Service Representative (TSR.) In the sports journalism world, Ronney was a staff writer for the Chicago Tribune, LA Times, LA Daily News and the San Diego Union Tribune. She used her tennis and

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writing skills to author Proud Parents’ Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids, which won 34 publishing awards. As a player, Ronney received an NCAA All-Conference singles and doubles honors from California State University Northridge. She is currently the Director of Marketing for SCTA Foundation. Karen is honored to present the ROG Pathway in this USPTA California Conference.

A Compass of Competencies in the Red-Orange-Green Pathway Developing a tennis player is not a race to the yellow ball but more like a long distance marathon. Ever wonder about the steps from moving a student through each milestone of tennis fundamentals from Red to Orange Ball, Orange to Green, and Green to Yellow? It’s something many pros ponder. For example, when should you introduce the various grips, spins, footwork, swinging volleys and slice serves? When should kids start competing? How do you teach a positive competitive mindset while developing strokes in the ROG Pathway? This workshop will help you with guidelines to structure your lessons in a game based methodology while paving the road to your students’ tennis success.

John Embree John began as CEO/Executive Director of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) in October, 2012. Prior to joining the USPTA, Embree has held a wide variety of influential tennis industry roles for more than 40 years. They include serving as President of Prince Sports, The Americas; President of Balle de Match LLC; and spent 17 years at Wilson Sporting Goods Co. where he held a variety of positions including Vice President/General Manager, Racquet Sports Division. In addition, he launched a tennis consulting practice in 2010 to assist endemic brands, associations and new corporate entities in maximizing their impact in the tennis marketplace. His client list included the USTA, Intercollegiate Tennis Association, Peter Burwash International (PBI), OTG (Off the Grid) Technologies, and Donnay USA. In April, 2014, Embree was named to be on the Board of Directors of the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI and served as the Membership Committee Chair from 2016- 2018 while also serving on the Revenue and Development Committee for the ITHF. He was recently

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appointed to serve as the Chair of the Global Task Force, is a member of the Customer Engagement Committee and in 2018, received the Chairman’s Award. He also has been a member of many national USTA Committees since 1980.

Allistair McCaw Allistair is the author of multiple best-selling books including "Champion Minded." He consults and advises on leadership, team culture and mindset. As a consultant, author and keynote speaker, Allistair has extensively traveled the world sharing his insights and experience with some of the top leaders, performers, teams, and organizations. For over 25 years, Allistair has consulted and worked with amongst others, Olympic Gold Medalists, Grand Slam Champions, Fortune 500 companies, NCAA Colleges, and Professional sports teams.

PRESENTATION: “LEAD WITH PURPOSE, MAKE AN IMPACT” The best coaches are the best leaders. Over the past 2 years, Covid has provided us with many obstacles and challenges to contest with over. We have had to quickly adapt. In the words of Allistair, “Since Covid, the world has changed. The workplace has changed. Mindsets have changed. That’s why leadership has had to change”. He believes that now more than ever, we need to adapt to what the present climate requires and more importantly needs.

In this presentation, Allistair will share with us some of the latest research on why modern leadership is needed more now than ever. Even during these challenging and difficult times, there are so many positive lessons and learnings we can take moving forwards. Allistair will also share some lessons from his new book, "Lead With Purpose, Make an Impact", as well as learnings taken from USPTA CEO, John Embree.

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Simon Paek Simon has enjoyed a long history of working with Nationally and Sectionally ranked juniors and adults alike in Southern California. Simon’s accomplishments reach far beyond the boundaries of the tennis court; he has served as a National Executive Committee member for the USPTA, served as President of the California Division and is a recipient of the California Division Professional of the year award. Simon is also a certified USRSA member as well as IFP. Simon serves as a Lead Tester (Tennis) and Head Tester (Pickleball) for the So Cal Division. Simon is a proud member of Team Head, serves as the Second Vice President of the SoCal Division and the Director of Tennis/Pickleball at Mission Viejo Country Club.

“Why Pickleball for a USPTA Professional” May 14, 2022 @ Seal Beach Tennis Center Simon Paek, USPTA, Head Coach Developer Tennis/Pickleball •

This will be a very interactive course. Everyone is encouraged to bring a paddle and get on the court.

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Introduction

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Why PB for the USPTA Professional?

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Why PB for my club?

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Programming

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Dual purpose courts vs. dedicated courts

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Cons of PB (perceived?)

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Pros of PB

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Basics Shots of Pickleball – on court

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Q and A’s

Simon Paek’s contact info: paektennis@gmail.com 714-390-7654

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Sunday, May 15th SPEAKER/TOPICS:

Mike Gennette Mike is the former USPTA Cal Division President, and was named the 2016 US Olympic Committee/USTA Player Development Coach of the Year. His students have won Jr Wimbledon and Jr US Open titles. He is the men’s and women’s coach at Cal Lutheran University and was named the 2010 National College Coach of the Year.

THE LOST GROUP TEACHING THE AVERAGE PLAYER INTRODUCTION Is there a way to help this group improve-YES! Today I want to give you some ideas to help this group improve.

WHY ISN’T THERE MORE INFORMATION AND BUZZ ABOUT THIS GROUP? Other programs are more popular: CARDIO TENNIS and LIVE BALL. Lack of recognition?

WHAT IS THE CURRENT METHOD OF TEACHING THIS SKILL LEVEL? Do’s and Don’ts.

Feeding balls vs. Real Tennis.

Familiar Laments: “I’m too close”; “I can’t put it away”; “Should I hit it to you?”

ORDER OF THE UNIVERSE-A CRUCIAL TRUTH! OBSERVATIONS FROM COURT LEVEL QUESTIONS

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Dennis Rizza Prior to retiring in 2017, Dennis spent approximately 43 years as a Tennis Director and Head Pro at 3 different tennis clubs in the South Bay of Los Angeles. The last 32 years were at the Jack Kramer Tennis Club.

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Considered by many to have been one of the premier junior coaches in the country.

Developed many players that went on to play on the ATP and WTA tours.

Coached over 100 players that went on to play at the collegiate level.

In 2013 received the Southern Ca. USPTA Pete Brown Life Time Achievement Award.

USPTA member for 43 years.

How to be a successful Tennis Director – Head Pro • • • • •

Set your professional goals.

Know your membership.

Provide direction and clear communication with the club staff.

Provide a well-rounded tennis program for adults and juniors.

-Lessons, workouts, tournaments and social activities, etc.

Be creative, look for new and different activities.

Helping parents of junior tennis players navigate their journey.

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Sit down with players and parents to discuss goals.

Educate the parents on the difficulty of raising a tennis player.

Parental involvement ---Individual sport vs. team sports Advise parents on the path from beginner to advanced player.

Educate parents about all aspects of the USTA, from programs to tournaments.

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Randy Houston Randy is currently teaching at LaQuinta Hotel and Resort. Previously, he was at Indian Wells Tennis Garden Head Professional; Ironwood CC for twenty-two years Director of Tennis; Director of Tennis at AFRC in Garmisch, Germany. Played Oberliga in Germany and for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. He is also USPTA/PTR CERTIFIED, High Performance Certified, and a Master Racquet Technician. And, he’s a Gold Ball winner in Men's Doubles.

THE LOST GROUP: TEACHING THE AVERAGE PLAYER

INTRODUCTION Is there a way to help this group improve- YES! Today I want to give you some ideas to help this group improve.

WHY ISN’T THERE MORE INFORMATION AND BUZZ ABOUT THIS GROUP? Other programs are more popular: CARDIO TENNIS and LIVE BALL. Lack of recognition?

WHAT IS THE CURRENT METHOD OF TEACHING THIS SKILL LEVEL? Do’s and Don’ts.

Feeding balls vs. Real Tennis Familiar Laments:

“I’m too close.”

“I can’t put it away.”

“Should I hit it to you?"

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ORDER OF THE UNIVERSE – A CRUICIAL TRUTH!

OBSERVATIONS FROM COURT LEVEL

QUESTIONS.

Allistair McCaw Allistair is the author of multiple best-selling books including "Champion Minded." He consults and advises on leadership, team culture and mindset. As a consultant, author and keynote speaker, Allistair has extensively traveled the world sharing his insights and experience with some of the top leaders, performers, teams, and organizations. For over 25 years, Allistair has consulted and worked with amongst others, Olympic Gold Medalists, Grand Slam Champions, Fortune 500 companies, NCAA Colleges, and Professional sports teams.

“5 MISTAKES WE MAKE WHEN TRAINING TENNIS PLAYERS” In this on-court presentation, Allistair combines his 25 years experience in working with some of the best athletes and tennis players in the world as well as with junior players. He shares with us 5 of the most common mistakes coaches and fitness trainers make when working with players. Allistair will also share with us some routines, drills and exercises he used while working with players such as Kevin Anderson, Lloyd Harris, Hyeon Chung, 2x Grand Slam Champion Svetlana Kuznetsova, and former world number one, Dinara Safina.

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Martin Parkes Martin returns for his first full term as president of SoCal District 1. A former top junior and professional player from the U.K., Coach Parkes has been based in the U.S. over the last 20+ years and has over 25 years coaching and tennis industry experience at every level and component of the sport.

Career highlights: • Working for Saddlebrook International Tennis Academy and the Lawn Tennis Association in high performance player development roles.

• Coaching Saint Leo University men's team to a #1 ranking and NCAA national final.

• Completing my MBA education in sports business and emphasis in mental skills performance.

• Being a traveling coach/friend to Jonathan Marray the "2012 Wimbledon men’s doubles champion".

• Influencing students through the sport of tennis during their personal development journeys, and who have gone onto become top professionals, represent their countries or play for some of the top collegiate programs in the country.

"Tennis is Movement & Movement is Balance" Sharing my belief that success in the modern-day game requires great movement! I had the pleasure working with LTA and alongside “Jez Green” early in his coaching career and have implemented his methods throughout my coaching career!

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Jez once questioned Carlos Moya who was #2 in the world at the time, how he defines the importance of movement in tennis! Carlos explained that balance was the essential ingredient to great movement which was critical to sustained performance at the highest level!

Further proof is if we look at the top 4 players in the men’s game over the last 2 decades Federer, Nadal, Djokovic & Murray - we would all likely agree those players were also the best 4 movers in the game!

Here is a dead ball movement drill series created based on the movement patterns commonly utilized by the best movement coaches and applicable to all-player levels!

1. Down Line/Middle (6 balls 1 player or 3 balls each 2 players & switch) - Stay Down & on Top & Transfer 2. Out Wide – Target X-court or Deep Middle (6 balls 1 player or 3 balls each 2 players & switch) – Cross Over & Dynamic Movement – “Keep Ball Out In-front” 3. Push Back – Heavy Middle (4 balls 1 player or 2 balls each 2 players & switch) – Drop Back & Cross Over 4. Short Ball – Approach Target 1st Instinct (4 balls 1 player or 2 balls each 2 players & switch) – Hit & Dynamic Move Through “Chest Height & Create Space for Unrestricted Swing on Approach” 5. Combo Anything Goes (5-6 balls 1 player)

Keys to Engaging/Building Community with your Brand of Live-Ball 1. Bring your passion & energy - understand the benefits of Live-Ball!

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2. Respect Live-Ball is not tennis coaching – it has unique skill set to run effectively.

3. Create your personal brand – basic rules, warm-up sequence, structure to each round, open/invite-only or level based, costs, max # of players, schedule/time-frame.

4. Feeder controls the court - set high standards for safety, fun and positive engagement & competition!

5. Respect the ticket price $$$ for both you & the customer!

6. Maximize technology & resources to enhance registration process & spend time on your playlists & have a reliable music system!

7. Run Live-ball multiple court events, tournaments & train staff/feeders your brand of Live-ball or empower them to create their own under certain standards & structure.

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A BIG THANKS TO THE USPTA Endorsees, Partners, and Conference Sponsors!

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2022-2023 SoCal USPTA Leadership Team: Scott Burton

President

Steve Riggs

Regional VP

Julio Rivera

1st VP

Simon Paek

2nd VP

Evan Parry

Treasurer

Dina McBride

Secretary

Martin Parkes District 1 President Rajeev Datt

District 2 President

Matthew Jones District 3 President Chad Kawahara District 4 President Tony Chatfield District 5 President Tim Ludeke

District 6 President

Mike Gennette

Past President

Carlos Cruz-Aedo Executive Director

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