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The Trade Magazine of Men and Women Tennis-Teaching Professionalsn•

Issue 12

December 1991

The Voice Of The Tennis Teaching Profession NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Jack Justice

First Vice President

Gordon Collins

Vice President

Dave Sivertson Kathy Woods Cliff Drysdale WiiiHoag

Secretary/Treasurer

Joe Thompson

Past President

Rod Dulany

CEO

Tim Heckler

Legal Counsel

Director of Operations

Rich Fanning

Coordinator ofTennis Teacher Development

Allan Henry

Communications Coordinator

Shawna Riley

Communications

Gayden Cooper

Magazine Coordinator Business Operations Corporate Servtces Manager Corporate Secretary

John Tamborello Michelle Tanner

Bob Ellis Christi Call Barbara Casey

Computer Services and Club Relations

Kathy Buchanan

Membership/Education Assistant

Sharon Schmuck

Membership/Education Assistant

Karen Mahon

Membership/Education Assistant

Vicki Tristan

Financial Manager

Renee Heckler

Accounting and Merchandise Services

Pam Swanson

Director of Certification and Academies

George Bacso

Co-Director of Academies Advertising/Marketing Information

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Dulany answers education concerns Professional tennis management Preparing students for a career in tennis

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USPTA 1992 Mandatory Continuing Education Program Windows of opportunity Specialty Courses Tennis Teachers' Courses National and divisional conventions Schools of Teaching Division activities Cooperating agency conferences Professional Tennis Management Program Book reviews Coaches Workshop Certification Training Course Certification Exam USTA sport science exams are easy and educational

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President.,s message

USPTA has long and proud history of promoting and educating the tennis teacher

Fom its inception in 1927, the United States Professional Tennis Association has set the highest standards for those in the tennisteaching field . Its founders organized the group .. to protect and promote their interests, and to assist them in obtaining a proper and recognized status in the tennis world.''

Sixty-five years later, we continue to promote the ideal tennis professional. One who not only is dedicated to his or her work as a teacher, coach or tennis manager, but one who continues to improve his or her skills through education.

USPTA has maintained a strong interest in education for many years. Our Association was the industry's first to initiate a certification process. The on-court and classroom exam, which began in 1970, has made our organization the strongest and most respected tennis-teaching association in the world .

Now, more than 20 years after USPTA began its certification process, we offer more educational opportunities than any other entity in our industry. Within the last two years alone, we have more than tripled the number of tennis courses offered annually.

The Mandatory Continuing Education Program, instituted in 1991, has been a tremendous success for USPTA. ~e've received an overwhelming show of support from our members .who say they a¡re proud

to be a part of an organization that expects its members to reach and maintain the highest standards possible.

More than 250 educational programs are planned in a variety of locations around the country in 1992 . ..

This issue of ADDvantage magazine is special, and I hope you will hold on to it throughout 1992. The following pages contain schedules for each of our educational offerings - Certification Training Courses, Tennis Teachers' Courses, Specialty Courses, High School Coaches Workshops, USPTA Schools, conventions and Certification Exams.

The program is designed to offer all professionals - regardless of their teaching level - something that will improve their proficiency within a specific area. Those considering membership can benefit from the Certification Training Course, which

Jack Justice~ President

prepares someone for the USPTA Certification Exam. More experienced teachers can gain insight into how modern technology affects everyone in our field through participation in a USPTA School featuring computer use for the professional.

More than 250 educational programs are planned in a variety of locations around the country in 1992, and we will continue to develop new ways to enrich your professional development through USPTA's curriculum.

As you make personal and career plans for 1992, be sure to take advantage of the many courses and activities USPTA has scheduled. We have worked diligently to offer programs that will provide you with the opportunity to earn the necessary points in the continuing education program.

I extend my warmest wishes to you and your families for the approaching holiday season . As you enjoy the festivities associated with this time of year, take the time to evaluate and establish your goals for the coming year.

USPTA reaffirms its commitment to the highest standards for all tennis-teaching professionals as we begin our second year of the continuing education program. And, with the support of the Association and its educational curriculum, today's tennis professional can realize his or her career goals and maintain the status of the profession . o

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Beneficial alliances create education credits for USPfA pros ~is

month's magazine is filled with a wide assortment of courses and other educational programs that have been compiled

by USPTA for the advancement and continuing education of tennis teachers. While most of these offerings were initiated by USPTA, you also will notice that we've included activities that are conc;lucted by major cooperating agencies.

I'd like to recognize our allied agencies and their importance to tennis professionals and the industry in general. As we spotlight education , I feel we should acknowledge other organizations' efforts that complement USPTA's corporate purpose, and that is why we gladly align ourselves with these groups and their many programs.

Some of the groups that benefit teaching professional s and our continuing education objectives include:

IRSA, The Association of Quality Clubs (IRSA)- This organization is comprised of a group of owners and managers in the racq et, health and fitness club industry.

While the organization has focused more on the health and fitness segment of the industry in recent years, it still maintains a viable group of tennis clubs and owners that are very important to our membership.

Each year IRSA holds a national convention that features such renown speakers as Peter Burwash, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Peter Ueberroth . This event offers educational opportunities to IRSA members as well as to those USPTA members who work at IRSA clubs and have the chance to attend.

Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) - This is an association of professional club managers that certifies and trains its members. It holds an annual conference for its managers where certain members can partake of educational benefits, including courses which acclimate them to being part of the professional management team .

USPTA officials participate in this event each year.

Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association (ITCA) - This is the organization that certifies and educates college tennis coaches. It holds an annual convention in December, and provides yet another excellent method for tennis teachers and coaches

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to advance their knowledge of the art of coaching, sport science, working with teams, recruiting and much more.

And, then there's the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Over the years, we have maintained a very cooperative relationship with USTA and its educational programs. These programs are geared toward educating tennis teachers as well as the public, novice players and those within the professional player ranks.

USPTA pros play an active role in carrying out USTA's many grassroots programs.

As tennis-teaching professionals we have a substantial interest in USTA, since it is the governing body of tennis for this country and creates the policies that will affect us and the pupils we teach . As teachers, we serve as the link between the USTA and the public it endeavors to influence. As trainers, coaches and teachers, we interact with both am·ateur and professional players, and we impress our attitudes upon recreational players and the general public on a daily basis.

That is why we, as USPTA professionals, have a larger stake in the policies created by USTA and a responsibility to get involved as members of both organizations. If you 're not an active member of USTA, you have little room to complain about its programs and direction.

The USTA/USPTA alliance has proven to be a mutually beneficial relationship over the years. USPTA's administration of many local and regional USTA programs has created a far reaching network of tennis professionals, tennis volunteers and tennis players.

A few of USTA's educational contributions affecting teaching pros include: • USTA Player Development Program - A program that gives young players the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential from beginning competitive tennis through the professional ranks. USPTA offers educational credit points for USTA's Area Training Center Workshops, which help professionals understand this approach to player training .

• USTA Tennis Workshop at The Super Show - This event spotlights several educational opportunities for tennis teachers.

• USTA National Tennis Rating Program

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Verifiers/Clinics- Orientations for verifiers with the NTRP, which while aimed at playing levels and league play, also can be used by teachers in lesson programs to inspire playing improvement.

• USTA Sport Science Competency Program - A service that is becoming more valuable to professionals since students are requesting more sport science infmmation in their tennis curriculum.

• USTA Tennis Teachers Conference - An educational event that attracts hundreds of tennis teachers each year.

• USTA-sponsored Tennis Industry Committee - An important group of industry leaders organized to create new programs that benefit the tennis industry.

Through its many programs and its expansive network of volunteers, USTA has built a substantial membership of people who are interested in tennis and molding the future of the game.

It is important to point out that the relationships we have forged with these cooperative agencies have not been one-sided .

While we promote their purposes, they recognize the value of the specific goals of USPTA by promoting the well-being of our Association as an institution. This support is the primary reason behind our decision to include the allied programs as part of our continuing education credit system .

I know every member will look with enormous pride on the comprehensive educational programs offered in 1992. USPTA and its members are sending a clear message to the tennis industry - being a tennis professional is a serious business. We must continue to raise the standards within the profession if we expect to retain the respect of the tennis business community. · o

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Dulany answers education concerns

As chairman of the US PTA Education Committee, Rod Dulany helped implement the Mandatory Continuing Education Program.

After one year, many questions have been asked about the program, and Dulany agreed to answer them for all members who may have the same concerns.

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As chairman of the Education Committee, what were your primary concerns when you first proposed mandatory continuing education to the governing body of USPTA?

And, in the long run, education will offer each and every USPTA member this benefit.

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us incredible educational opportunities and facilities with every available teaching aid , we still intend to do as in the past take education to the grassroots to minimize expense and inconvenience to the members. The World Headquarters education facility will simply add additional programs, thereby increasing USPTA's overall educational effectiveness.

USPTA is the only organization of its kind with a genuine grassroots network comprised of 17 divisions and 17 network chairs who are capable of reaching out to the very grassroots in the cities. Each of the elements within the network make our education program much more stronger and effective.

datory education program might come as a shock to many members and create the impression that the program wa? punitive or imposing on members. We knew that we would have many questions regarding • our initiation of the program , and that has been true during the past year.

How were these concerns overcome?

A. The ordinary way of overcoming these concerns was to implement mandatory education in a sensible time frame, just as we have tried to implement all other major programs that might cause our members concern . We have found over the y:ears that we need to give our members time to make an adjustment to a new concept. In the case of mandatory education , we are implementing this over an approximate four-year period . Following the initial agreement to start the program , there was a one-year period in which we informed the membership of the future three-year requirement. Now that we are into it, we are finding that three years (to complete the first phase requirements of nine points) is certainly an acceptable and stable way of handling the situation .

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Do you intend to centralize the education program and courses at the new World Headquarters in Houston?

A. Although the World Headquarters offers

A. Our primary concern was that the man-

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Does USPTA derive a profit from the education program?

A. Over the years, USPTA has not made any profit from its education programs because of the Association's philosophy. We

What do you see as the most beneficial aspects of the Mandatory Continuing Education Program?

A. Without a doubt, the most advantageous aspect of the program is the improved image of each member and the Association. We know for a fact that most people belong to USPTA in order to be certified through a credible organization and to gain the good image related to that. This simply has been an added means of offering each member that credibility. You cannot overlook the fact that more educated tennis professional will get the better jobs in today's competitive market.

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believe that as a not-for-profit trade organization, we should reinvest any income in benefits for the organization's members.

Education has become one of those benefits.

I know we charge fees for courses, but those fees have never been, nor will ever be, sufficient to cover the costs of the extensive preparation and production of USPTA courses. In the long run, the fees charged for courses are only a small portion of this valuable loss leader program .

Dulany teaching at USPTA Business School.

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Why does USPTA recognize certain allied organizations' programs as credit for its Mandatory Continuing Education Program?

A. Many excellent allied associations provide courses on topics that supplement USPTA's own programs. These are specialized fields in which USPTA may choose to not get directly involved. Some organizations offering these include: CMAA, Club Managers Association of America, which deals with problems related to the tennis professional management team and other areas related to the relationship between the tennis professional and the club manager; IRSA- The Association for Quality Clubs, which focuses on the business topics related to some USPTA pros that wish to make the transition from the tennis court to management; USTA, which offers excellent education opportunities for coaching , player development and sport science; ITCA, The Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association , which offers a great convention and other educational resources for college coaches; USRSA, The United States Racquet Stringers Association, which supports certification and higher educational standards for racquet stringers. These organizations and others offer the industry a great deal of information and allow us to supplement the education of our professionals, so there is an obvious need for us to carefully evaluate other organizations for these benefits.

In addition, this somewhat supplements my previous point that US PTA is not interested in the potential profit of its education program , but simply wants to create the best education program in the world for tennis-teaching professionals. If we were interested in profit, we certainly would not sanction the courses of other organizations.

the convention can earn more than the number of credits required for a three-year period.

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What educational opportunities is USPTA developing for minority professionals?

A. USPTA currently is working with one black

Dulany and George Bacso testing potential mem bers .

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university in an effort to develop more minority tennis professionals. The curriculum , at Hampton (Va.) University, will provide students with a bachelor 's of science in marketing with an emphasis in professional tennis management.

We also are implementing a summer internship program that will¡ place minority students, who are interested in playing and teaching tennis, in clubs and facilities throughout the country. We will award these internships using NCAA rules, and our hope is to give the students teaching experience so that they remain in the field after graduation .

USPTA has started a campaign to locate minority professionals. We would like to promote our organization¡ among the many minority groups, but it has been difficult to identify those- other than our women members- on the basis of information provided on a membership application . We are forming a network of

professionals to actively recruit those minorities interested in taking advantage of the tremendous educational and professional growth that can be gained as a member of our Association.

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What about people who are in less populated areas and find it extremely difficult to fulfill their educational needs?

A. We've taken care of this situation as well.

Our program includes book and video reviews which ultimately can be used by people in any of the vast regions of the United States to accumulate enough points over a three-year period . Obviously, we would prefer people to attend conventions and courses to share in the camaraderie and the discussions. But, we hope we can at least expect each professional in USPTA to have an interest and willingness to do a minimum amount of study to keep themselves on the cutting edge of tennis. The book and video reviews will accomplish this purpose.

We hope this will encourage the membership to urge USPTA's divisions to hold more events and create more district or regional participation ; and after three to five years, we expect this problem to be far less prevalent.

Is the education program punitive to members?

A. The program is not intended to be punitive. It will be phased in over three years,

giving members that much time to gain the nine credit points for the program . It's not that difficult, but gradually it will becofiJe more difficult. By that time, members will be accustomed to it as we strengthen the requirements.

We've had an incredible response from the members who have demonstrated a great sense of pride in the fact that their organization requires upgrading and mandatory education . This is something that enables them to hold their head up proudly in public or when questioned about the value of belonging to a trade association . More than 80 percent of USPTA members overwhelmingly approve the concept.

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What is the easiest way to accomplish a full three years of credit?

A. Without a doubt, visiting one USPTA national convention at least every three years is the answer. The nationai convention has expanded so much that we now not only offer four full days of one-hour seminar sessions, but also as many as five to seven Specialty Courses, a Certification Training Course, certification testing and upgrade opportunities, along with the many other excellent activities such as national tournaments and business meetings. The educational programs at

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Professional tennis management Preparing students for a career in tennis

by Scott Schultz

Lagine being able to.choose from more than 100 prospective, qualified employees for entry-level teaching positions with the following credentials: a bachelors degree in business, several years of experience, computer skills, USPTA certified, enthusiastic, a good player and planning a lifetime career in tennis. ¡ The Professional Tennis Management Program makes this a reality. F-erris State University and USPTA ¡are in the sixth year of a joint project to attract bright young adults to careers in tennis- and it's working! The industry has hired every Ferris PTM graduate.

The program's mission is to prepare students for the myriad of career opportunities that exist in tennis today. The program has seven comr::onents: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing major - PTM course requirements parallel that of traditional marketing students, giving 1hem skills needed to succeed.

Internships- All students in the PTM program are required to complete 30 weeks of internships at an approved site, which typically are three, 10-week summer jobs at commercial clubs, country clubs and resorts nationwide.

Training center - PTM students get hands-on training at the university-owned and PTM-operated " Ferris Racquet and Fitness Club." Upper class students manage the various departments (front desk, pro shop, fitness center and maintenance) and remaining students serve as employees.

Workshops and classes - On-campus workshops and classes are arranged every quarter. Jack Groppel, Peter Burwash and other industry experts have presented topics ranging from teaching techniques to business skills.

Resource Center - The PTM resource center has an extensive student library, with more than 600 audio and video tapes, computer hardware and software, audio/visual equipment, books, publications and more.

Competition - Ferris' perennially ranked tennis teams provide top players with national competition . Ferris has 14 outdoo'r and four indoor courts. ¡ 10

USPTA certification - All PTM students are required to pass the USPTA exam at P-1 or P-2 level. To date, every PTM student passed on the first attempt.

Putting the degree to work Once PTM graduates enter the work force, they are prepared to make an impact on the business, and the industry appreciates the graduates. More importantly, the graduates appreciate the program . Most PTM grads take entry-levet teaching positions at commercial clubs, resorts or country clubs.

Others are hired as college coaches, with tennis associations, as manufacturing rep-

resentatives and in club management. Some grads pursue a master's degree and others decide on traditional business careers.

How can you tap into the Ferris program?

Student referrals - Refer quality juniors to a PTM program . Many students prefer internships and post-graduate employment in their hometowns.

Hire a PTM intern - PTM students are well prepared , hard working and willing 'to learn.

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PTM Program expands to Hampton University One of the most prestigious black universities in the United States is working in conjunction with the USPTA to offer a Professional Tennis Management Program .

Beginning in January, Hampton University in Hampton, Va., will offer a bachelor's of science degree in marketing with an emphasis in professional tennis management.

The PTM Program is designed to attract bright, young professionals to a career in the tennis industry. It has been .successful at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., and USPTA wants to attract more minority students. ''The mission of this program will be to introduce tennis to blacks and other minorities at all levels, not just at the playing level," said Dr. Robert Screen, who will direct the program at Hampton.

"It is hoped that this program will increase the number of black and other minority teaching professionals, and will introduce them to other aspects of tennis in management and marketing," he added. "Hopefully

they can become tennis sales representatives, teaching professionals, pro shop managers and so forth.''

The Hampton program is based closely on the program offered at Ferris State University, and both have the same degree program . Dr. Screen plans to target student recruitment through tennis coaches, tennis clubs and other universities that offer marketing programs which are not specifically designed for tennis management or tennis marketing.

Hampton University was founded in 1868

by Gen. Samuel Chapman Armstrong as Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute.

The school was to provide an "education for life'' for former slaves. Hampton is located on the Virginia Peninsula between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach.

Professionals or others who may know of students with an interest in such a program should contact Dr. Robert Screen at (804) 727-5435.

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USPTA 1992 Mandatory Continuing Education Program Due to the early release of this year-at-a-glance information, USPTA must reserve the right to cancel or change the data in this issue.

Call the World Headquarters to verify any education event.

Windows of opportunity The role of a tenpi~-teaching professional ha$ evolved since the tennis boom of the 1970s. Today's tennis teachers are perceived as technical advisors on a myriad of. Sl}bjects, including technol9gical advances in equipment composition 1 and production, eating habits and nutrition, exercise and physical well-being, match strategy and tactics, :;psychological training, and pro shop operations. · Due to the vast ap19unt of information avail~ble on these subjects and the demand of the public .for knowledgeable advisors, USPTA created the Mandatory Continuing Education Program to keep its members the best in ·the tennis industry. The program provides a diverse range of classes that will enable all tennis professiopals to educate themselves in the areas that most affect their daily business.! The program has evolve<ti from approximately 73 educational presentations ,in 1989 to 260 during 1992. Most seminars are created an~ ~~~cu~~~ 15y l!~P~A, howev,er, . s~yeral ~Hied o~ganizations have seminars aiid ·conveiit:ions tthat are recOgnized as educational events and attendance at these events, also is accepted for educational credit. These programs are listed on page 20.

These courses can 9e perceived as "windows of opportunity" for the professional because they .expand the knowledge base used in daily business operations. They give the ;professional greater insig\l.t into his or her profession, highlight areas; to expand and improve, ·a nd create a more valuable employee and marketable resource for employers. ·~<:

The Mandatory Coq.tinuing Education Program, created in 1989, began in January 1991 and benefits three important and distinct audiences: • Consumers . and players:':. :rhe program works . . to guarantee quality teaching and·consist@ntly high lesson standards. The USP'tA-trained professional should be able to offer .a consumer current infor!nation on the tennis industry.

• Teaching professiona~s: .The program updates theteaching professional on the latest research in 'teaching techniques, scientific information, career advancement, personal development and programming. This knowledge improves the professioqal's skills and abilities, th~reby improving the performance level. This will make· each professional a more valuable employee. . .

• Managers and facility ' owners: The employers of USPTA's teaching professionals will be assured of the employee's ability to work with the professional manageme{lt team. As the tennis prqfessional's knowledge increases, he or she will be able to develop ideas to expand a facility and its activities and keep tpe staff at the forefront of all instructional programs.

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Windows of opportunity (continued) The program alsq . . lows the teaching professional to interact and exchange ideas with th~ tpp personalities in the in~ustry and with other tennis professionals in ~ifi?.ilar jobs throughout the United States.

Keeping up with

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USPTA makes ev~r~ attempt to attain attendance lists for every program listed here and to keep ~11;'~ credit tally accurate; h9wever, it is ultimately the , member's responsibility;; t0 prove attendance at any educational event.

Credits are accumulated during the calendar year and a final report will be mailed to each member at the beginning of the following year. It will list current totals and how many credits are needed to complete the threeyear requirement.

qotmag,re.e with the rep<>rt, an appeal may be submitted in ·writing to ~tqe Education Committee, in care of the World Headquarters. The appdtl:should detail the complaint and include proof of attendance at. an event. Appeals may be faxed or mailed to the World Headquarters. . · ~ H,Jf."a . membetw"'doe~

If a member wou!ldi like credit for a course not listed here or advanced degree work, they shou}d l send proof of attendance ahd a course outline to the Education Committ~e~l The committee will hold periodic meetings to review these requests. i ~=:'

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Specialty Courses 5 Keys to Tennis An on-court demonstration and explanation of the innovative teaching system based on the 5 Keys to Tennis. This course will introduce and explain the 5 Keys System, and how to utilize it in lessons and with ball machines. It is intended as an overview and will explain how to use teaching aids and drills when incorporating this into a personal teaching method.

Advanced Stroke Production A two-part analysis of each stroke as well as progressions needed to teach each level and to advance players from one level. to the next. Attendees should come prepared for active participation. This course prepares participants for working with advanced level players.

Club Activity Programming An overview of activities in club programming, with new solutions and fresh ideas.

Topics include programming philosophy, advertising, tournament formats for all levels, keys to successful junior programs and choosing men's and women's tennis teams.

Competitive Doubles Patterns It is conducted on court and is designed to teach all levels of play. Covers intermediate to advanced stroke techniques, physical, emotional and. mental checkpoints, strategy and tactics, drills and development of lesson progressions. With the popularity of doubles in league play and among older players, this is a course that will benefit all teaching pros. ¡ Creative Programming An in-depth and specialized course designed around special activities, i.e., round robins, unique tournament formats and holiday activities.

First Aid & CPR The importance of these two programs cannot be exaggerated. A properly trained tennis professional can offer emergency assistance until medical help arrives. This course is taught by certified American Red Cross instructors and offered throughout the United States.

These courses do not have to be taken through USPTA; proof of certification for First Aid and CPR is accepted.

Fitness Training and Periodization A state-of-the-art course covering tennis fitness testing, designing a training regimen, muscular structure/function ~md periodization scheduling.

Group Lessons I and II .f-. cl.~ss~.~.o ~ ...~nd .~m-cour~... course to familiarize teaching pros with skills needed to ' run small 'and 'larg(t group fessons. 'Very active and useful. Reconimended for all levels of teaching pros and helpful either for those members upgrading or potential members taking the Certification Exam for the first time. The course also is offered in a condensed eighthour session.

Incorporating System 5 Into Lessons An advanced course on System 5. This on-court session will teach professionals how to use components of System 5 in actual lesson programs. The main focus will be on the practical application of the teaching system ¡ and developing lesson plans using System 5.

Junior Development A look into all aspects of junior development, from administration to building teams.

This course includes management an~ staff responsibilities, publicizing programs, developing competitive players, junior ~amps and evaluation testing.

Mental Toughness The course is designed to prepare professionals to help students handle a mental block before, during and after tennis matches. This course will involve classroom, video analysis and on-court activities.

Specialty Courses

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Motor Learning A state-of-the-art course covering the integral process of developing, learning and retaining the mechanics of movement and stroke production. This course demonstrates how the body and mind work together to learn a sport like tennis.

Personal and Professional Development This lesson in human resource management for the tennis-teaching professional addresses self-esteem, goal-setting, image and self-projection, and presentation skills. A thought-provoking class with ljigh participant involvement.

Pro Shop Operations A thorough examination of the world of pro shop ownership, management and daily operations. Topics include merchandising, negotiation of shop contracts between the professional and the club, shopping trade shows, establishing credit with companies and closing out a shop. A very informative class that provides open discussion of ideas and shares successful merchandising programs.

Skills

J.'Se~~c;.d . .to. Acquire; ''Qt:,~aJn"Jp!>s ''

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Planning a career move? Be sure to be prepared with a refresher course on interview dos and don'ts, types of interviews, writing a cover letter and resume and inany more necessary topics.

Sport Psychology I and II Relates philosophies and advanced techniques in sport psychology to the tennisteaching professional. The course is taught in an eight-hour session, covering sport psychology as a science, mo~iv~tional training, self-confidence control, visualization and imagery training, and psychological skills training. Also offered in a two-day version.

Sport Science and Sports Medicine I and II Fundamentals, philosophies and advanced techniques for the tennis-teaching professional. Sport science and sports medicine are two of the hottest topics in tennis, and the least understood by players, teachers and coaches. The one-day course covers biomechanics, motor learning/sport psychology, exercise physiology, medical concerns and current research applications.

Strategy¡¡ & 'Tactics This condensed eiglit-houf course is held indoors and on court. Focuses on progression of strategy and tactics, from the intermediate to advanced levels, for both singles and doubles. Covers theory (mental and physical aspects), stroke production, specific drills for habit patterns and progression drills. Also offered in a two-day version.

Stroke Analysis I and II Covered in two eight-hour sessions. An in-depth analysis of each stroke, with corrective techniques for common problem areas. A high-energy, on-court presentation beneficial to all levels of tennis-teachers. Part I covers the forehand , backhand and serve, while part II details the volley, lob, drop shots, overheads and passing shots. Course participants should be prepared for active involvement. The course also is offered in a condensed eight-hour version.

Tennis Business Management Tennis-teaching professionals will be introduced and guided through all facets of a challenging career in tennis business management. Subjects include pro shop operations, structuring an agreemen~ with a club, promotions, and integrating into management.

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Specialty Course dates 1992 Schedule Date Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Jan. 11-12 Jan. 12 Jan . 13 Jan. 13 Jan . 17 Jan. 18 Jan . 18-19 Jan . 26-27 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. 28 March l ' March 7 March 7-8 March 8 March 13 March 13 March 16 April 4 April 5 April 16 April 17 April 26 April 26 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 8 May 15 May 17 June 4 June6 Ju11~ 7

· · · Juf}/ '11-1'2 Aug. 8 Aug. 8-9 Aug. 10 Aug. 15-16 Aug . 16 Sept. 20-21 Sept. 21 Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept. 22 Sept. 27 Oct. 11-12 Oct. 17 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Nov. 3 Nov. 7-8 Nov. 16

Course Title Stroke Analysis Fitness Training & Periodization Group Lessons Stroke Analysis II Fitness Training & Periodization Advanced Stroke Production Pro Shop Operations Personal & Prof~ssional Development 5 Keys to Tennis Doubles Strategy & Tactics Stroke Analysis I & II Competitive Doubles Patterns 5 Keys to Tennis 5 Keys to Tennis Sport Psychology Competitive Doubles Patterns Skills Needed to Acquire Dream Jobs Pro Shop Operations Stroke Analysis Fitness Training & Periodization 5 Keys to Tennis First Aid & CPR 5 Keys to Tennis Creative Programming Mental Toughness 5 Keys to Tennis Incorporating System 5 into Lessons Motor Learning Club Activity Programming Fitness Training & Periodization Fitness Training & Periodization First Aid & CPR Pro Shop Operations 5 Keys to Tennis Skills Needed to Acquire Dream Jobs Stroke Analysis Group Lessons 5 Keys to Tennis Compe!itive Doubles Patterns S~iP~ . l'l"~ede.~ . . to Acquire Dream Jobs I essons r & II · · · Fitness Training & Periodization Incorporating System 5 into Lessons 5 Keys to Tennis Sport Science & Sports Medicine Junior Development Strategy & Tactics Incorporating System 5 into Lessons First Aid & CPR Competitive Doubles Patterns Fitness Training & Periodization Tennis Business Management Group Lessons I & II Personal & Professional Development Sport Psychology Tennis Business Management 5 Keys to Tennis Skills Needed to Acquire Dream Jobs Group Lessons

Group

Instructor George Bacso Todd Ellenbecker George Bacso Steve Wilkinson Todd Ellenbecker George Bacso Kurt Kamperman Barbara Braunstein George Bacso Steve Wilkinson George Bacso Tom Martin Brett Hobden Brett Hobden Cheryl McLaughlin Tom Martin Arthur Burke Kurt Kamperman George Bacso Dan Halvorsen Brett Hobden' American Red Cross Brett Hobden Greg Grover Ken DeHart Brett Hobden George Bacso Dave Porter Don Henson Dan Halvorsen Todd Ellenbecker American Red Cross Kurt Kamperman Brett Hobden Arthur Burke George Bacso George Bacso Brett Hobden Tom Martin Arthur Burke George Bacso Dan Halvorsen George Bacso Brett Hobden Dan Halvorsen George Bacso Bill Tym George Bacso American Red Cross Tom Martin Jack Groppel Kurt Kamperman George Bacso Barbara Braunstein Jim Dorsky Kurt Kamperman Brett Hobden Arthur Burke George Bacso

Due to the ~arly release of this info rmation, USPTA must reserve the right to change this sched!'le.

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Location Banks ville, N.Y. Palm Springs, Calif.

Westchester, N.Y. Richfield, Minn .

San Diego, Calif.

Brooklyn, N.Y. Jacksonville, Fla. Wayland, Mass.

Tempe, Ariz .

Richfield , Minn.

Houston , Texas Indianapolis, Ind .

Indianapolis, Ind .

Dallas, Texas Los Angeles, Calif.

West Chester, Pa .

Dallas, Texas San Diego, Calif.

San Diego, Calif.

Richmond, Va. Topeka , Kan .

Richmond, Va .

Kelseyville, Calif.

Portland, Ore. Kelseyville, Calif.

McLean, Va .

Parker, Colo.

Kailua Kona, Hawaii Kailua Kona, Hawaii Bronx , N.Y. Redondo Beach , ·Calif.

Sanibel, Fla .

Sanibel, Fla. Sanibel, Fla. St. Louis, Mo. Stowe, Vt. Stowe, Vt .

Orlando, Fla. Maywood, N.J .

Orlando, Fla. Maywood, N.].

Hershey, Pa. Maywood, N.].

Hershey, Pa .

Conroe, Texas Oxnard , Calif.

Tucson , Ariz.

Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson, Ariz .

Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson, Ariz.

Houston, Texas La Quinta, Calif.

Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va. Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn.

Los Gatos, Calif.

Tennis Teachers' Courses Comprehensive facilities.

24-

and 16-hour courses offered at prominent tennis

TTC I

This course covers the progression of strokes and strategies from the beginner to the intermediate levels. It explains the dynamics of stroke production of the forehand and backhand groundstrokes, serve and return of serve, volley, lob and overhead . It also offers the basic singles and doubles strategies for players frqtri- beginner to intermediate levels. Each person will develop a ·progression for ithese strokes and strategies and will have an opportunity to teach them on court.

TTC II This course will cover the progression of strokes and strategies from the intermediate to the advanced levels. It will cover the forehand and bac~hi!n9: . gi.Ql.!I19stt;Qkes in<;: l1:lcfing topspin aqd slice, advanced volley techniques 1"• • su.c h as underspjn ,. and drop volley. It will ~lso cover drop shots, the three spins on the serve (topspin, flat , slice), approach shots, return of serve and chip and charge, advanced lob and overhead techniques, including topspin lob ~s well ·as backhand overhead, the progression of emotional control, advanced footwork techniques and strategy from the intermediate to advanced levels.

System 5-The Tennis Teachers' Course The 5 Keys system ; w ill be used to teach tennis as an " open-skill" activity as opposed to a "closed-skill" activity. Simply put , it offers individual tennis teachers . clearly outlined concepts, strategies and diagrams, and allows them to implement the necessary basic stroke production to c<;>mplete the equation. It does not mandate any one person's standardized views on how to manufacture basic shots.

1992 Schedule Date Jan. 22-24 Feb. 16-17 Feb. 26-28 March 5-7 April 12-13 April 29-May 1 May 3-4 May 27-29 June 8-10 July 22-2 4 SepL 10-12 Oct_ 18-19 Nov. 1-2 Nov. 12-14 Dec. 6-7 Dec. 9-11 Dec. 11-13

Progr;uri System

TTC II TTC Il System 5 System 5 TTC II TTC II TTC I TTC II TTC Il TTC Il TTC II TTC II System 5 System 5 TTC II TTC Il,

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Location · ' Houston, Texas · Houston , Texas Murrieta, Calif.

Boca Raton , Fla .

Houston, Texas Chicago, Ill. Dallas, Texas Nashville, Tenn .

Fountain Valley, Calif.

Nashville, Tenn.

McLean, Va. Austin, Texas Houston, Texas Los Gatos, Calif.

Houston, Texas Tampa, Fla. Nashville, Tenn.

Due to the early release of this information , U~PTA 'rnust reserve the righ t to change this schedule.

Instructor George Bacso George Bacso George Bacso George Bacso George Bacso George Bacso George Bacso Bill Tym George Bacso Bill Tym George Bacso George Bacso George Bacso George Bacso George Bacso George Bacso Bill Tym

Hours 24 16 24 24 16 24 16 24 24 24 24 16 16 24 16 24 24

National and divisional conventions USPTA national and divisional conventions provide a tremendous learning opportunity for tennis-teaching professionals. Convention seminars emphasize the most current topics and offer a wide variety of subjects.

Speakers are prominent industry leaders with the latest information in the tennis business. Proof of attendance at the convention seminars earns continuing education credits. National convention = 8 credits, divisional convention = 5 credits.

1992 Convention Schedule Sept. 19-27

National Convention

Tucson, Ariz.

Allan Henry (713) 97-USPTA

Jan. 11

Eastern

White Plains, N.Y.

Kay Konove (914) 762-7102

Jan. 17-19

Southwest

Tempe, Ariz.

Ken DeHart (602) 968-9231

Jan. 31-Feb. 1

Midwest

Indianapolis, Ind.

Dan Hopkins (812) 238-9657

Feb. ¡6-9

Texas

Grapevine, Texas

Greg Alexander (512) 863-8523

Feb. 8-9

California

Los Angeles, Calif.

Don Gomsi (714) 792-4829

March 6-8

Missouri Valley

Topeka, Kan.

Brad Richison (913) 649-6272

March 13-16

Northern California

Kelseyville, Calif.

Jim McLennan ¡ (415) 948-1656

March 13-16

Pacific Northwest

Portland, Ore.

Craig Koessler (503) 223-6251

April 3-5

Intermountain

Parker, Colo.

Geoff Hodsdon (303) 841-3512

April 4-5

Middle Atlantic

McLean, Va.

Frank Hatten (301) 469-6286

April 16-20

Hawaii

Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Dino Bondallian (808) 322-4237

May 15-17

New England

Stowe, Vt.

Lorie Zacharies-Verdi (800) 4 51-8686

June 2-7

Florida

Orlando, Fla.

Ed Kraus (407) 241-5088

Aug. 8-10

Middle States

Hershey, Pa.

Tom Sweitzer (717) 533-5995

Aug. 22-24

Northwest

Bloomington, Minn.

Tim Burke (612) 861-4 528

Nov. 4-8

Southern

Nashville, Tenn.

Fred Burdick (404) 259-8124

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Schools of Teaching Sport Science School I .. .

This symposium was developed as a two-day intense education in sports psychology and motor learning, and to prepare attendees for the first sub-test of the USTA Level II Sport Science Competency Exam. The objectives range from learning how to identify psychological climates to learning how to use this information on the tennis court .

Sport Science School II This school was created to educate professionals in sport physiology and nutrition and to prepare them for the, second USTA Level II Sport Science Competency Exam sub-test.

It provides tennis teachers with an understanding of how the body functions with proper exercise and nutrition.

Business School The success or failure of a teaching pro's job often lies in the gray area that exists between the tennis court anp the general manager's office. This school was designed to transcend this gray area. Prqfessionals obtain ideas and solutions to many. problems that will better relate to management situations at a facility, and to programs in which the professional is directly involved. The two-day symposium provides attendees with usable information on developing '1- tennis management team, pro shop operations, personal development and professional development.

Advanced Business School This school was designed for the tennis professional or director of tennis who has been in the business¡e:for. mere than"lO years and is looking to adv.ance. It will cover advanced concepts in leadership, personal development, marketing and selling techniques.

There will be a section on f!nancial planning and future career options.

School of Tennis-Teaching Theory This school will introduce and evaluate the different teaching philosophies and styles. Instructors also will diagnose various problems tennis students encounter and the methods teachers might use ;to correct these problems. Topics will include using video .equipment, learning how to i;chart matches and how to utilize match video in teaching styles.

School of Computers i Tennis professionals :attending this school will be introduced to the practical use of computers in day-to-day bus~ness functions. It will cover the purchase, setup, routine mainte~nance and software management of a computer system as it relates to the operation of a tennis facility. Professionals will be given an overview of the practical applications of software and hardware components and how they can meet a pro's specific needs. The course offers many importaQ.t ideas on how computers can improve the professional's personal organization as well as the activities and programs for tennis clubs/facilities.

USPTA Playing Schools !1 These schools will ephance the playing credibility of professionals, which is a critical element in the overall impression created by a professional for his/her students and the general public. Playing Schopls, administered under the auspices of world-renown players, will impr<rve â&#x20AC;˘participants' playing style and level during an intensive three-day program.

Instructors will discuss tactics and strategies, provide demonstrations, supervise on-court competition among the partjcipants and offer stylistic critiques. Four schools are planned for 1992 at various facilities across the United States. Details on dates and exact locations will be announced in future ADDvcmtage magazines.

1992 Schedule Location Date Title Atlanta, Ga. Business School Jan. 30-31 Houston, Texas Feb. 15-16 Advanced Business School Houston, Texas March 29-30 School of Teaching Theory Houston, Texas April 26-27 School of Computers Wesley Chapel, Fla. May 30-31 Sport Science II Los Gatos, Calif.

Business School May 30-31 Houston, Texas School of Computers July 18-19 Maywood, N.J. School of Teaching Theory June 27-28 Wesley Chapel , Fla. July 11-12 Pro Shop Management Houston, Texas Aug. 2-3 School of Computers Detroit, Mich.

Oct. 10-11 Business School Eastern Division Nov. 14-15 Sport Science I Houston, Texas Dec. 6-7 School of Computers Due to the early release of this information, USPli\'\nust reserve the right to change this schedule.

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Division activities USPTA's division 9 s~nduct special workshop ;'~ ~~roughout the year, which earn continuing :~ducation credits. The Wor~d ~Headquarters must approve granting educafiqnal credits for division a~tiyities. Credit amount is determined by the acti~itbf, % or 1 credit awardet!{.

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1992 Schedule Nashville, Tenn.

Coral Springs, Fla. Daytona Beach, Fla. West Chester, Pa. Columbia, S.C. Greensboro, N.C. !fig~land ~ark, Ill. '"'" : , ~i~?~~e£!IS:~ ¥in~/ .,,,. ''"""'' cuyaiioga .Fans, ohio"t; New Paltz, N.Y. Grand Rapids, Mich .

Destin, Fla. West Covina, Calif.

Chicago, Ill. Kansas City, Mo. Baltimore, Md.

Southern Florida Florida Middle States Southern Southern Midwest H" N'ot:iliwest

Jan. 18 Feb. 8 Feb. 8 Feb. 8 Feb. 16 Feb. 21-22 April 4

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·'"' wllo""'a tieii(J''altieo . organizatio""n ""e'OucatiOnafa'ctiviiies. ;.Additional ustx·· educational meetings a~} considered for credit. Pro;b£, of attendance is · necessary at all allied ofginization meetings.

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Event

City

Jan. 12-16 Jan. 31 Feb. 7-9 April 1-4 Sept. 3-5 Nov. 19-22 Dec. 12-17

CMAA ~'hri.ual Conference USTA Tepnis Workshop at The Super USTA A~~aTraining Center Workshop IRSA Copv~ntion & Trade Show USTA Tebnis Teachers Conference NTRP Training Workshop , ITCA Cq}aches Convention & Championship§

San Diego, Calif.

Atlanta, Ga. Indianapolis, Ind. Las Vegas, Nev. New York, N.Y. Dallas, Texas Wesley Chapel, Fla.

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Professional Tennis Management Program Four-year program The four-year Professional Tennis Management curriculum approved by USPTA for colleges and universities provides an outstanding source of education and training for students interested in playing and teaching tennis.

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., began its program in 1986. Its curriculum covers pro shop management, stringing, on-court instruction and playing skills, and includes an internship program. For more information, contact Scott Schultz at Ferris State, (616) 592-2212.

The highly regarded black institution Hampton (Va.) University will offer a tennis management program similar to that at Ferris State University beginning in January. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Screen at Hampton University, (804) 727-5435.

Upon completion of either four-year program, a student receives a bachelor of science degree in marketing with an emphasis in Professional Tennis Map.~gemen.t ;' aJ?.d, i£f!,:' t/§P'[A n:J:ember, 18 credi~s toward the continuing education requirements.

Two-year program.

A two-year tennis te~hnology program at Tyler (Texas) Junior College has two possible routes to completion. A student may earn an associate degree in recreational science (60 hours of college credit), or a certificate of teaching (30 hours). Emphasis is placed on teaching and on how to be an on-court instructor. For, more information, contact Paul Soliz at Tyler Junior Colleg_e, (903) 510-2473. This program earns 9 USPTA credits.

Book reviews Teaching pros are given the opportunity to learn and earn continuing education credits at home by reviewing USPTA educational manuals. Each review culminates w'illi an open-book quiz. These reviews will be available in the near future and, when ready, will be announced in ADDvantage magazine.

The books for review may be purchased from the USPTA Gift Shoppe.

Complete and return the review to the World Headquarters for processing.

Each correct book review is worth 2 credits.

The USPTA Tennis Professional's Business Manual The USPTA Accounting, Business and Financial Management Handbook The USPTA junior Development Manual The USPTA Complete Guide to Coaching The USPTA Sport Science .and Sports Medicine Guide The USPTA Guide to Country Club Tennis Operations The USPTA Guide to Municipal Tennis Operations How to ·use Your USPTA Membership ~-·

Detailed descriptions of the USPTA manuals are in the membership directory.

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Coaches Workshop An informative gpt-hour course .specificall tennis coaches. The pr~gram is designed to educat, f oaches on developing and managing critical ~tspects of successful tennis ~~apts. Subjects include how to select a team, 4eveloping practices, types qf prills and more. The sessions cover the use of!:challenge matches in sel + ting a team. Credits = 2 per workshop. ' 1992 Schedule Date

Division

Jan. 17

Southwest Midwest

Schaumburg, Ill.

Jan. 24-25

Midwest ass.

Intermountain Southern

· Columbia, S.C.

Feb. Feb. 17

Northern California

Feb. 20

San Diego

Feb. 23-24

ii Columbus,

March 6

~ Maywood , N.].

Midwest

Ohio

Eastern

~:t

March 13 April 19

!! Portland, Ore.

Pacific Northwest

i Kailua Kona,

Hawaii

4

Hawaii

Bronx, N .Y.

Eastern

<Orlando, Fla.

Florida

April 24-25 ·~:

!! Orlando,

Fla.

Florida

!!:colorado Springs, Colo. '! Riollm0nd,.,,¥at·"*"""' ·•·:w'*m'~'""'''""""''·'''''''""""'''"'*''"';::;\i.

Oct. 3

Intermountain iLw:·:·:·:·:·::·n""''''"''''''"''''

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' 'tans'a~te:'"'t>a:" @"~

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•Minneapolis, Minn.

Northwest

Sacramento, Calif.

Northern California ·

Abilene, Texas

Texas

Houston, Texas

Texas

Oct . 3

f;Tyler, Texas .

Texas

Oct. 11

Austin, Texas

Texas

Oct. 12

Corpus Christi, Texas

Texas

Oct. 12

Waco, Texas

Texas

:Dallas, Texas

Texas

'Miami, Fla.

Florida

; Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawaii

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Due to the early release of this information, US PTA must .reserve the right to change this schedule.

Certification Training Course USPTA's Certificatidp Training Course is an ideal way to prepare for the Certification Exam. Thi~ 1ptional eight-hour course addresses the three areas of competency covered !rb t the exam while improving the attendee's playing and teaching skills. All {:e[tification Training Courses . are held in conjunction with an exam. The Cer4if~cation Training Course is worth 2 credits.

1992 Schedule Date Jan. Jan .

Jan. Jan .

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

Site

2 S S 9 11 11 12 18

Hilton Heaa Island, S.C. McLean, Va. Parker, Colo.

Birmingham, Ala. Kailua Kona, Hawaii Palm Coast, Fla. Murrieta, Calif.

Boca Raton, Fla. · Leawood, Kan. Nashville, Tenn. · · :Jan4·?·3··1·% Feb. 6 ;i Phoenix, Ariz.

Feb. 1S t!

Boca Ratori, Fla. Shreveport, La. Feb. 16li Columbus, Ohio Feb. 22i!

Feb. 231!

Atlanta, Ga~ Feb. 29ll Murrieta, Calif.

Rochester, N.Y. Feb. 29!1 March t Aiken, S.C. March 6 Bloomington) Minn.

March 7 Malibu, Calif.

March~ Lexington, Ky. March 14 Detroit, Mich, March is Kelseyville, C~lif.

March Portland, Ore. March t 1 Hershey, Pa. March ~ 8 Boca Raton, Fla. April 1 )] Parker, Colo.

April S il La Jolla, Calif.

April nlO :;,........, •..,-.. . . . . . . . . . . . . ,......... , . . .,. . . cv·•.·•n····-· .... , •.. "Memphis, Tenn.

Gastonia; ~.C. ·. ,,.,,.,,.,. .%"'·'·"'' ' '..,."'' ' '""'' '"' • AprilMc·.l~ April 1$ Tampa, Fla: April 1~ Kailua Kona, Hawaii April 2 ~ Bronx, N.Y. April 2i Stow, Ohio Boca Raton, Fla. April 2 5 April 2 ·, Tyler, Texas May 2 Chicago, Ill. Richmond, Va. May 2 Palm Desert, Calif.

May 3 Albuquerque, N .M. May 7 May 8 Bradenton, I Fla. May 8 Orlando, Fla. May 8 St. Louis, Mo. May 16 Wilmington,., Del. Atlanta, Ga: May 23 May 3C Nashville, Tenn.

Louisville, Ky: JuneS

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Fountain V: . ~y, Calif.

Baltimore, ~d: Minneapoli~, ¥inn .

Kailua Kon~, J;Iawaii Richmond, l(v<~;J New Haven'l qonn .

Murrieta, Clli~.

San Francis~o~j Calif.

Chicago, nt1 l II Oahu, Haw~ii !

San Diego, t!=aiif.

Danville, Ilk Flushing, N~Y. l Pittsburgh, fra~ Phoenix, Al izJ '~'r@""''W%W''""'""'"''""""""'"'"~'m~·~·· ·wNashviHer•;·:fentt·v•wq;;~f'"-·"'~'"'"'"""'~c;:~!·;.cw'''"''''''W•t'•'!''''DNW''"''"''~~'""'~'""":' J"~""!i)'"''''i!i''w.;;;nwnt'''"'""'''''''''''~%."'•'"""'Mc..bean;•'•' '¥ ai!'

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Cherry Hill~, . .J. Columbia, ~d; Richmond, iva~ Dayton, Ol{io Houston, T¢xas San Diego, ~aJif. New Orleaqs, ~La .

Atlanta ' Ga tlf:W ·g:·~ Murrieta, C~lif.

Minneapoli§, t Hnn. Boca Rato~~ Fla. Chicago, n~:.

Mclean, VaT .

Shingle Spqngs, Calif.

Tucson, Art . · ~ Ft. Washinatoh, Pa. Goldsboro, liN . 'fi"'···'' ' ' "'"""'nw••n:wn<'""'' w"'n'·····'·"t'""'' ' Oahu ;•,lfaw'aii.w,,,,"'"'""'~·""~"'""'"!~,,.,. ~>'~"'"''"w'"'""''?w··"""'''"'''''''""~~·;;c-~·· ,,:_..,,"''"'""''"''"'"'n"'n'''w"''''''d<.;; __ Boca ..Ratons J11a" Detroit, Mi~h ~ Myrtle Bea~h,~ S.C. La Jolla, C~lif~ Nashville, 1'enp.

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Tampa, Fla{:i Milwaukee, !l ~is.

Los Gatos, J=aJif. Oklahoma ~i~y, Okla.

Portland, 1\fai[}.e Mobile, Ala~ i Atlanta, Ga~ I Bloomingtqn, ~ Minn .

Naples, Fla ~ I New Braunfels, Texas 1 Jackson, M s:~ Palm Dese , t:alif. ,w

Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.

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Certification Exam The Certificationi\. Exam is for people applying for membership and members wishing to upgrade their USPTA rating. The· day-long exam tests the teaching pro for proficif ncy in on-court execution, tt;aching and also includes a written exaniination of teaching skills, playing skills, business and programming, profession al conduct and other topics. The upgrade exam covers only those portigns on which the member previously scored below minimum requirements.' Important: All new members rated Professional 3 are required to pass ar~;, upgrade exam within the fi~st 36 months of membership. Failure td do so will result in the member being placed in the inactive teaching categpry.

1992 Schedule Date

Jan . 2-3· Jan. 5-6 Jan. 5-6 Jan. 9-10 Jan. Jan. Jan .

Jan.

Site

Date

"'Hilton Hea(;i McLean, Va'~

I~land ; S.GJ >~'''"''

Parker,. Col~.

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USTA sport science exams are easy and educational

by E. Paul Roetert, Ph.D. administrator of sport science for the USTA

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USfA has two points toward the USPTA Mandatory Continuing Education Program waiting for you. Just ask anyone who has taken the USTA Level I Sport Science Competency Exam about how easy it is. Many USPTA members already have passed Levell, a comprehensive take-home, open-book exam. The test accompanies a tennis-specific edition of the book Successful Coaching and includes valuable information on : • developing a positive coaching philoslophy; • applying the principles of coaching drawn from the fields of sport psychology, sport physiology, sports nutrition, sports biomechanics, sports m~dicine and motor learning; and • managing yourself more effectively.

The test is designed to be a non-threatening introduction to sport science for tennis teachers and coaches.

For those who need a challenge, let us introduce you to the USTA Level II Sport Science Competency Exam. Participants must pass the Levell exam before taking this test.

The Level II exam is broken up into three component tests: sport psychology/motor

learning, sport physiology/sports nutrition and sports biomechanics/sports medicine.

And the best part is, each component test is also worth two credits toward the USPTA continuing education program.

Before you plan to become a mail-order sport scientist, you should note that, unlike the Level I test, these are not take-home exams. Each is a closed-book, two-hour exam and is taken in a classroom environment. The sport psychology/motor learning sub-test is complete and will be fully operational in 1992. The USTA has conducted a pilot test of this exam and the questions are in final revision. The USTA also is designing the second sub-test (sport physiology/sport nutrition), with plans for the third and final segment sub-test (sports medicine/sports biomechanics) to begin in late 1992.

The USPTA plans to print a schedule in ADDvantage magazine with dates and locations of the first Level II sub-test, as well as appropriate educational courses to prepare coaches for this exam. A list of objectives for the test was published in the summer 1991 issue of Sport Science for Tennis. This list also is available through the USTA sport science department. A series of recommended readings and study materials is included here.

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Successful Coaching (tennis specific edition) by Rainer Martens, required for Level I

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T.nnis isn't the only game in town for a USPTA professional there are also business skills to be mastered if a facility is to be successful.

The first Business School of the new year i? slated Jan . 30-31 in conjunction with The Super Show, which will be held Feb. 1-4 in Atlanta. Set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the first day and 9 a.m .-3 p.m. the second, the seminar will be held in Room 12, Conference Level of the lnforum building, 250 Williams St., near the Georgia World Congress Center.

The registration deadline is Jan. 9.

The school will emphasize developing a tennis management team and a business plan , properly managing personnel, personal find professional development, and operating a pro shop.

Those tennis profes~onak who meet the needs of management are generally the most successful and have the longest tenure at facilities.

A section on " The ABCs of Buying at The Super Show" will replace the computer course offered previously.

Those tennis professionals who meet the needs of management are generally the most successful and have the longest tenure at facilities. The seminar is designed to help the participant be a better manager by exposure to widely accepted busirless management practices.

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on all the topics, while the second day will give participants ideas and solutions on management and facility problems often encountered .

Developing a tennis management team includes learning to provide good service for theclientand maintaining good relationships with club members, managers and owners. A business plan should include a clear idea of where the business is today and where it is heading, as well as goals for growth . Personnel matters will include job descriptions, interviews, hiring, training and firing.

Personal development strategies include time management, reducing stress and focusing on proper communications as a key to success.

Understanding and negotiating contracts and writing a good resume will be taught under professional development.

The speakers are Barbara Braunstein, Rod Dulany and Mark McMahon .

Braunstein is a Specialty Course instructor for the USPTA and is the Florida Tennis Association director of the USTA Schools Program . She conducts workshops for physical education teachers and interscholastic tennis coaches, and leads motivational school assembly programs and clinics. Braunstein , who has a Professional1 ranking, works with communities to build junior recreational tennis programs.

Dulany is a member of the USPTA Board of Directors, a former national president of USPTA, was the 1980 Professional of the Year, and is director of tennis at the Washington Golf & Country Club in Arlington , Va. He has spoken at numerous national and divisional conventions, as well as the USTA Tennis Teachers Workshops. The Master Professional coached the Burmese National Tennis Team in 1971-72.

McMahon is a former president of the Florida Division, a Master Professional and is head pro at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla.

The Business School costs $150 for members, $225 for non-members. For further information or to register, contact the Membership Department, USPTA World Headquarters, (713) 97-USPTA. The office is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Central time.

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' [ e application of science to sport can be traced almost to the origin of sport itself.

Galilee, Newton, Plato, Socrates and Jules Verne all philosophized about human performance in competition . In the ancient Olympic Games, athletes and their movements were studied for ideas on enhancing performance.

In the 1930s, scientists and coaches in Eastern Block countries examined the performance attributes of Olympic track and field athletes. The phenomenal success of these athletes due to scientific examination caused other Olympic sports to be scientifically scrutinized. The resulting success of the Soviet Union in track and field , Japan in gymnastics, and East Germany in swimming forced the United States' Olympic trainers to respond . The private sector financially supported the sophisticated study and training of American athletes. These athletes responded successfully due to the develop-

ment of new and scientifically sound training programs, which brings us to the game of tennis.

Tennis players are supplied mostly with research that is not tennis specific, but applies to all athletes. Due to a lack of investigators and funds, very little tennis-specific research has been done. Here is a brief overview of the application of science to tennis for the teaching professional.

More study is needed in the sport sciences that affect tennis, including biomechanics, motor learning, nutrition, physiology, psychology, sociology and sports medicine. In the 1970s, Dr. Bruce Elliott in Australia, Vic Braden and I were the only ones doing intense work in biomechanics; Dr. Jim Loehr began making inroads in tennis psychology; Dr. Robert Nirschl was writing about sports medicine in tennis; and Dr. Ron Woods and Dr. Robert Singer were examining motor learning in tennis. Others have emerged as

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definite forces in applying the sport sciences to tennis, but not many. No one has really come forward as a tennis nutritionist or sociologist. The negative is the lack of scientists studying the game, but there are positives.

First, note that science is the foundation underlying human performance in sport.

Physics and physiology explain technique and movement. Endurance and training principles are explained in the sciences of physiology, sports medicine and nutrition.

Psychology is used to explain competitiveness and mental toughness. Knowledge of how players learn skills and how instructors teach effectively results from motor learning.

The shortcoming of this philosophy is that a great tennis coach can be developed through years of experience, trial and error.

The rationale for continuing to study tennis scientifically is that one can become a great coach earlier by understanding the scientific foundation of tennis performance. That is intuitive, but what about the rationale for learning more about the game itself every day that tennis research is done.

Take the concept of periodization: for years, Olympic track and field athletes trained to peak at the Olympic trials and Olympic Games. Baseball , basketball , football, hockey and soccer have off-seasons so the athletes can recover physically and mentally from grueling seasons. Despite this knowledge, the tennis industry kept adding tournaments to the schedule trying to provide the players with more opportunities for competition. A real problem was created because it gave the players the impression that the more they played, the better they would get.

This train of thought leads to burnout.

As the concept of periodization became more understood, we realized that a human being could only be at his/her best about four to five times per year, with each peak lasting no more than two to three weeks. This was a revelation to many in the tennis industry and ultimately lead to zonal team competition for 12 years and younger and 14 years and younger age groups. Concepts like periodization allow continuous upgrading of knowledge on training tennis players.

Imagine the improvement in teachers and players as more is learned about tennisspecific applications in biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and sports medicine. The danger is in becoming comfortable that all there is to know is discovered. o

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Main matches will begin Wednesday.

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• TOURNAMENT COMMimE: Will Hoag Kathy O'Neal

• TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: GENERAL INFORMATION: The Court surface will be Laykold ·cushIon 3000. • The balls will be USPTA Pro Penn championship yellow.

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The men's draw will be limited to 32 entries In singles (16 doubles). The women's draw will be limited to 16 entries (6 doubles). Players will be permitted to play both events. Doubles entries will be based on team's qualifications (ranking record. etc.). There will not be a qualifying event for doubles.

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Make checks payable to: USPTA International Championships.

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Players will be accepted Into the tournament based on a combination of the following qualifications: ATP/WTA points (ranklngs) National ran kings USPTA ranklngs Sectional or state ranklngs Individual playing records (win/loss record must be elaborated on the second sheet) Wild cards: The Tournament Committee reserves the option to keep two wild card positions for the men's draw and one wild card for the women's draw for use at Its discretion.

Only current national and International members of USPTA who have paid 1992 dues will be eligible. All membership requirements Including completion of the certification test must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the entry date of the tournament. ·

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ENTRY DEADUNE: Entries must be received no later than Friday. February 7. 1992 and must Include the entry fee. No entries will be accepted unless accompanied by a check or money order made payable to USPTA International Championships.

All car rentals and hotel accommodations should be made through Lipton Travel. Call 305-446-2200 and ask for Kim Hall.

Airline reservations: Continental Airlines will offer an attractive discount off the regular coach fare when booked through Continental Airlines. Call 1-600466-7022. Identify Lipton group as EZ 3P62 to book reservations and receive discounts. Travel dates March 1-31. 1992, any Continental city to Miami/return.

Car rentals: Contact Kim Hall at Upton Travel.

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Season's greetings from USPTA.

• Lawrence Tabak has joined Tennis Corporation of America's Indian Creek Racquet Club in Overland Park, Kan., as marketing director. Tabak was with the USTA in Princeton , N.J., for the past nine years, and was the founding director of the USTA Schools Program.

• Alan Chandronnait, tennis director at the Executive Health and Sports Center in Manchester, N .H ., is pleased to announce Donna Alexson, USPTA professional, has been named head tennis professional at the Executive Airport facility. She will coordinate the tennis instruction, adult and junior leagues and tournament activities.

• The Sedona Racquet Club in Sedona, Ariz., recently announced that Larry Lineberry of Hampton, Va., is the new director of tennis. Lineberry is a 1973 graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. He has been a USPTA tennis professional since 1976 and is a Master Professional.

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USTA • Tennis Courts 1992-93, theguideforbuilding or maintaining a tennis court, is now available. The book contains official recommendations on the latest information for the construction, maintenance and equipment needs of tennis court installations, indoors and out. The book is written by the USTA Technical Committee in cooperation with the USTC & TBA. The book may be ordered for $18.30 through USTA Publications, 707 Alexander Road, Princeton, N.J. , 08540.

• The USTA Men's 40s National Clay Court Championship was won by Alvin Gardiner (Newport Beach, Calif.) in singles and Larry Turville (Houston) and Neil Newman (Columbus, Ohio) in doubles. The tournament was held at the Landings Club on Skidway Island in Savannah, Ga. • William Fairbanks of Villa Park, Calif., has received the 1991 USTA Wheelchair Tennis Community Service Award. Fairbanks chairs the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis Board of Directors. He is also the

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chairman and chief architect of the competitive player ranking system for the Wheelchair Tennis Players Association.

• The Northern California Tennis Association held its first Sport Science Conference October 5-6, with nearly 40 pros in attendance. Speakers included Brad Rieser, committee chair; Don Chu , Ph.D., APT; Elain Groen, RD.; Cheryl Mclaughlin, Ph.D.; Bill Jacobsen, owner of CompuTennis; and Paul Roetert, Ph .D., director of research for the USTA Sport Science Committee.

Associations • Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) will host its annual conference and exposition at the San Diego Marrrott and Convention Center Jan. 12-16. The keynote address will be given by Art Holst, president of PROmotivation. For information on attending the event, contact CMAA at (703) 739-9500.

• CMAA has released the findings of its 1991 Economic Impact Study showing the

USTA Men's 40s Clay Cou rt Championsh ip winner Alvin Gardi ner (left), with tournamen t d irector Gil Roberts , runnerup Charlie Owens and Fernando Velasco, tournament chairman .

Tennis Instructors Outstanding girls' camp in Maine.

Excellent salary, room/board, travel allowance.

Male or female.

sity Sports Hall of Fame. Norris, Penn's sports promotions and technical coordinator, is a former tennis player for ASU and garnered NCAA All-American honors three years in a row.

Call (207) 998-4347 or (41 0) 653-3082 days; (207) 783-4625 or (41 0) 363-6369 evenings/weekends.

Miscellany • The premiere of the National Tennis Buying Show, sponsored by Tennis Industry magazine, will be held at the Fountainbleau Hilton Resort and Spa in Miami Beach , Fla., Aug. 22-24. For more information, contact Barry Kravitz at (305) 758-1802.

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impact private clubs have on national and local communities. The study found that 1990 average club gross revenues were $2.6 million, the average club employs 90 people and the average club raised $75,000 a year for charity. The study is available free to CMAA members and for $50 to non-members by calling (703) 739-9500.

Manufacturers • Mike Query of Chicago, Ill., and Allan McCormack of West Palm Beach, Fla., have been named the 1991 Salesman of the Year and the 1991 Performer of the Year by Spalding Professional Racket Sports.

• Babolat's 1992catalog is out, with strings, grips, stringing machines and accessories for tennis, squash , badminton and racquetball. To order a copy, write to Babolat, 6560 Centerville-Business Parkway, Dayton, Ohio, 45459.

• Wilson Sporting Goods Company was recognized by NAPCOR for establishing a national program to collect PET plastic tennis ball containers for recycling. Also, Wilson has signed Richard Krajicek to a multiyear playing contract with the Wilson Pro Staff Classic.

• Penn Racquet Sports' Sherri Norris has been inducted into the Arizona State Univer-

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The Wilson Tower features a huge 250ball capacity, simple electronic controls, and rugged weatherproof construction. Available options include a 2-function wireless remote control and automatic 2-line shooting.

See your Wilson Sales Rep or call Wilson Accessories at l-800-848-1999.

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US PTA December

Program

Save 20¢ per dozen on Regular and Extra Duty tennis balls! Save 40¢ per dozen on Long Play!

All orders shipped and invoiced during December qualify for discounts.

Current Prjce Dozens Regular/Extra Duty Long Play

$10.04 Dz

120-1194 $9.96Dz

1200+ $9.84Dz

$10.44Dz

$10.36 Dz

$10.24 Dz

6-114 $9.84Dz

120-1194 $9.76Dz

1200± $9.64Dz

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Promotjopal Prjce Dozens Regular/Extra Duty &Long Play

S 0 eciallJSP'fA Member Club Promotjop:

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Customers who pre-book orders on the quarterly Pro Penn promotion for December and March will receive (free of charge) one special Pro Penn/USPTA point-of-sale kit. The kit includes window deeals, posters, and a Pro Penn ball display. This will be shipped "free of charge" during the 1st quarter of 1992.

Remember, only USPfA clubs and pro shops are eligible for this promotion.

Be sure to contact your local Penn representative to take "addvantage" of this opportunity or call1-800BUY-PENN.

Freieht:

Prepaid on 96 dozen or more tennis balls shipped at one time to one location.

Terms:

3% 30 days, 2% 60 days, Net 90 days.

In addition to the discounted price, Penn will also make a donation of 10¢ per dozen to your divisional USPTA office, and another 10¢ per dozen to the USPTA National Headquarters. These funds will be used to help support programs for your association. Take "Addvantage" of this offer today .

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Discount good only on orders placed for shipment • •• between December 1. and December 31, 1991 •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• DON'T DELAY, ORDER NOW! CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-BUY-PENN

Pro Penn is just abrand.

And this is just atennis coach.

There is only one Nick Bollettieri. Likewise, there is only one product line designed exclusively to meet the needs of tennis pros. Talk to your Penn representative and find out about exclusive distribution, high profit margins, and overall quality that only Pro Penn products provide. Š 1991 GenCorp Polymer Products.

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