Addvantage 1992 February

In this issue ...

The Super Show USPTA Across America Tennis Day ITTC entry form New USPTA Adult Tennis League

ASAHI. WE'VE GONE TO WORK FOR ADULTS.

It's simple. Asahi is the only company totally committed to the adult tennis player. So rather than relying on kids, colors and graphics, we h1med to career tennis professionals, leading podiatrists and adults who've been playing the game for decades. What we've developed through 15 years of work and research may just be the perfect court shoe. Every Asahi shoe has advanced component technologies we believe are mandatory for the dedicated tennis player whose goal is playing better and longer, not louder. Here's how we did it.

We invented Asahi Griptonite, an exclusive ceramic/rubber AsahiBanes autsole with exdusive Asahi Griptanite. compound that dramatically Superiardura\>i&iyfar exteilded sale r~e and lang extends sole life and preserves wearing traction. tread. Which means you won't be left without traction after a few short weeks of play.

Next, we engi neered our patented AVS Ventilation System into the shoes mid-sole that actually draws fresh air to the shoes interior and

Asahi AVS Ventilation. Air flow to and from the shoes interior lor <ool, drv, la!igue·free footwork.

helps keep your feet cool, dry and increasingly responsive during the longest matches.

Our Triple Density Insole is designed to provide superior cushioning where your f.eet need it most. And the elevated Metatarsal Pad makes

Asahi Triple Density Insole with Metatarsal Pad. Cushioning and <amlart that <onforms perfectly to the shape of your faa!.

direct contact with your metatarsal arch, conforming perfectly to the shape of your foot.

Yet, despite all these advances, Asahi is a tennis shoe that doesn't look too eager. Classic, clea n li nes like the court they were designed for .. . and a price that just may turn your opponent a few new shades of green.

The Asahi look. Classi!, dean fines fike the <our! they were designed far.

Of course, the industry may not understand our passion for sophistication, comfort and value with all those "kids" out there ... but then again, we don't work for them. We work for you.

COURTING PERFECTION For the Asahi dealer nearest you, cali S00-476-4636. © 1991Asalli f11r., 1800-R MarLrocl, Dri••e, Lawrenceville, GA J02n

The Trade Magazine of Men and Women Tennis-Teaching Professionals"'

Volume 16 -

Issue 2

February 1992

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

Jack Justice

On the Cover First Vice President

Gordon Collins

Vice President

Dave Sivertson Kathy Woods Cliff Drysdale Will Hoag

SecretaryIT reasurer

Joe Thompson

Past President

Rod Dulany

CEO

Tim Heckler

Legal Counsel

Paul Waldman

WORLD HEADQUARTERS Director of Operations

Rich Fanning

Coordinator of Tennis Teacher Development

Allan Henry

Communications Coordinator Communications Marketing Magazine Coordinator Business Operations Corporate Services Manager Corporate Secretary

Gayden Cooper John Tamborello Michelle Tanner Bob Ellis Christl Call Barbara Casey Kathy Buchanan

Membership/Education Assistant

Sharon Schmuck

Membership/Education Assistant

Karen Mahon

Membership/ Education Assistant

Vicky Tristan

Financial Manager

Renee Heckler

Accounting and Merchandise Services

Pam Swanson

Director of Certification and Academies Co-Director of Academies Advertising/Marketing Information

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Computer Services and Club Relations

Receptionist

Prince Manufacturing displays its wares at The Super Show. For more on The Super Show, see the information starting on page 5.

Lisa Webster

The Super Show floor layout and list of tennis exhibitors There is more to do in Atlanta than see The Super Show

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The Super Show Seminars

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USPTA Tennis and Tea with Lipton registration form

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International Tennis Teachers Championships entry form

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USPTA launches Across America Tennis Day for third year

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Across America Tennis Day registration form

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Registration form for national league

George Bacso Bill Tym

The Super Show takes buying to the limit

Lipton, USPTA offer tournaments for teaching, playing professionals

USPTA starts national league Joe Thompson answers questions about the new USPTA Adult Tennis League

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Board of Directors' message President's message

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write to protest a slu' The perpetrator is Steve Milano, editor of PTR's TennisPro. n a recent article Milano made several assertions about USPTA CEO Tim Heckler which simply are not true. They are:

Item: Milano states that Heckler's employment agreement with USPTA plus his wife's salary add up to more than $250,000 in salary and benefits. It is implied that this is monstrously too high The Fact: Heckler's and his wife's salaries combined in 1991 were considerably less than Milano's figure. n addition, both Tim and Renee Heckler receive the usual fringe benefits of any USPTA employee. When Tim Heckler's latest contract was negotiated in 1989, the then President of USPTA consulted with the national trade association clearinghouse in Washington, D.C. astoCEOs' Executive Directors' salaries. He brought this information to a subcommittee which considered it and other relevant information. The subcommittee thereupon brought the package to the board for its consideration. Heckler's salary scale ultimately agreed to is below the pay that CEOs/Executive Directors receive in comparable trade associations and much below the salaries of the CEOs/Executive Directors in other major tennis groups in the U.S. We are not necessarily proud of this but it is a fact.

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Item: Heckler made an arbitrary decision to expand USPTA internationally with few, if any, USPTA members being aware of his purpose.

The Fact: The decision to try to expand the Association internationally came from us as Board of Directors and, in fact, was the brainchild of one particular Board member. The Board minutes reflect this. It was explained to USPTA's overall governing body, the Executive Committee, at several meetings and was not objected to. It is a longrange project and currently includes exchanges of ideas rather than membership. The purpose for any 'expansion' is again a simple one: We feel American teaching professionals can learn from their foreign counterparts and vice versa. This is the only reason for trying for closer relations.

Item: Milano implies that Heckler induced USPTA to enter the adult recreational league business, directly competing against the USTA which has historically supported the USPTA. The Fact: The decision to try to establish a USPTA tennis league was initially suggested by one member of the Board of Directors and approved by the Board . It was brought to the last Executive Committee meeting and, not only did the Executive Committee approve of establishing a USPfA league, but it insisted upon it. Far from inducing

the Association to do it, Heckler listened and hoped that his office had sufficient resources to do a good job. The league is specifically aimed at time periods not covered by the USTA leagues and USTA has been informed of USPTA plans.

Since the league is in accord with both USPTA and USTA stated charter purposes of increasing the popularity of tennis, we believe USTA will fully support USPTA's efforts in this direction.

Item: Milano implies that USPTA's move of its headquarters from Florida to Houston was Heckler's idea because Heckler originally comes from Houston.

The Fact: Outgrowing its Saddlebrook offices, the Board tried for 18 months to build or rent space in Tampa which would fill its present needs. Finally, because of Tampa building costs and recent Tampa zoning restrictions, the Board was forced to look elsewhere. n the middle 1970s, USPfA's first national office was in Houston. In examining that area again , it was found that the price of office buildings was still historically very low and that one building was not only affordable but would completely suit the Association's present and future needs. The plan to purchase it was formulated by the Board, brought to the Executive Committee, and enthusiastically accepted by it. All this is reflected by the minutes of meetings of both groups. That Houston is the. original

home of a key employee, Tim Heckler, is a nice bonus.

Item: Milano implies that Heckler is responsible 'for a new, negative USPTA marketing campaign attacking PTA in consumer magazines.

The Fact: Although the creation of individual ads is within the CEO's province, overall on a¡ long-range basis the Board is responsible for the thrust of USPTA's advertising.

Item: Milano has a lot to say about System 5. He implies that Heckler arranged for a clandestine endorsement of System 5 without Association approval He said this was done by Heckler to justify' his large salary and that the real motivation for USPTA:S endorsement is USPTA's royalty income.

Finally, he implied that USPTA stole System 5 from the Canadian Actions Method.

The Fact: All of the above is untrue. There was nothing clandestine about the Association's approval of

System 5. First, the Board approved it and then the Executive Committee approved it. This is a simple fact and can be verified from written records. Motivation for endorsem~nt had nothing to do with royalties. Heckler reported to the Board as to the royalty¡ clause in the contract and pointed out that the chances of seeing any royalty, in light of the previous expenses for the development of System 5 materials, were minimal The real reason for the endorsement, which we continually emphasize, is nonexclusive, is straightforward and further in accordance with our corporate purposes; namely, we feel it has a chance of making members and all tennis teachers more effective. This was the sole reason for choosing to endorse and help with it. As to the charge that the Canadians developed it first, we can only say that, as far as we are concerned, System 5 contains ideas and concepts that have been in tennis as long as the game has been played .

The beauty of it is its organization and the attractiveness of the presentation .

Implicit in all of Milano's article is that we, the Board and/or the Executive Committee, have been asleep at the switch and letting Heckler get away with murder. Again, the fact is that Heckler has been doing an outstanding job since he became CEO in 1982. The Board and Executive Committee will tell you that he is a model employee in that his main objective is at all times to carry out the will of his employers to the best of his ability. We are proud of him as CEO and feel lucky to have him. We look forward to many more years with him .

You are free to speculate, as are we, why Milano would make these charges.

Overall, I.N8 will sum up by saying that, as always, in 1991 we have tried to advance the cause of all tennis professionals and of the game of tennis.

The educational programs, leagues, System 5, publications, tournaments and conventions all have this same thrust.

We shall continue to work diligently on your behalf o

Cliff Drysdale, Vice President

Gordon Collins, First Vice President

Dave Sivertson Vice President

Joseph Thompson , Secretary/Treasurer

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all need to spend some quality time taking care of business. I've also heard this expressed as "getting back to the basics." We must remain cautious and not get ahead of ourselves in our professional zeal and forget to do the everyday things that are important.

... we have created the finest Association of teaching professionals in the world and each of us can be proud of our participation.

We are the best tennis-teaching professionals in the world . If you don 't believe it, check around and compare your job and Association to others and you will become a true believer We bring tennis to the public at clubs and facilities throughout the United States and, to a lesser degree, internationally This is done by banding together in USPTA and educating ourselves for the good of .our clients/members; by innovation; by taking the necessary steps to help our students learn ; and by listening to, and then answering, the student's needs.

By doing this, we have created the finest Association of teaching professionals in the 4

world and each of us can be proud of our participation . .It's the clinic at your facility with your clients, that makes this Association.

It's private lessons with students at your facility that makes this Association great. It's these and other activities by our more than 9,000 members that count.

You can see how important it is that we take care of business. Just like the need to keep accurate records for tax purposes, we must do the little things at our facility that are the basics of our profession dress right, be professional in all dealings both on and off the court, return phone calls and ensure member services by your staff You also can serve your Association at the same time.

Sell the Pro Penn ball and Prince racquets in your pro shop, and use and promote Match Mate ball machines. Besides the products being tops in the industry you are helping the team which helps you . It is a means to directly affect the Association in a financially positive manner while staying at your club and doing your job. It also makes sense to take advantage of the Prince exclusive-use agreement for racquets.

Take an active part in your community and with fellow professionals. do not mean for you to take on all the burdens outside your facility or to take on so much that you detract from "taking care of business" at your club. But outs.ide involvement helps you maintain perspective and direction for your club. Host a USPTA Certification Exam at your club this year It is a simple way to affect USPTA without leaving work. In a similar vein, there should be approximately 9,000 USPTA Across America Tennis Day clinics this May 9. hope each of you will sign up for this event. The r~gistration card

Jack Justice, President

is on page 19 of this issue.

The basic order of business at the World Headquarters and for your national Board of Directors is to do everything that will allow you to do a good job at your club/facility- a strong, modern and constantly updated testi'ng system for both new members and members upgrading; timely publications and newsletters that keep you informed of your profession and industry¡ edOcational opportunities that allow you to be the best tennis teacher possible; a strong professional image within the tennis industry created by your actions and those of your elected officials; a strong professional staff at the World Headquarters to provide full support in all endeavors; association and affiliation with like-minded organizations and companies; and a strong Job Bureau at the national and divisional levels to assist in employment opportunities as needed.

Take an active part in your community and with fellow professionals. hope each and every one of you dedicate yourselves to the theme of "taking care of business" and thereby take your Association another step on its service mission in 1992. continue to ask for your input and full support throughout this year Write to me at 704 Cardinal Court, Aiken, 29803.

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The Super Show takes buying to the limit L e Super Show is upon us once again.

Sponsored by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, the show exceeds all other sports trade shows for its unique format, record attendance and buying binges.

The Super Show is actually 16 different trade shows placed under one name and held simultaneously in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center the Atlanta Apparel Mart and the INFORUM building. They include the Tennis Show, the Golf Show, the ¡Footwear Show, the New Products Show, the Cycle Show, the International Show, the Activewear Show, the Winterwear Show, the Archery, Camping, Backpacking and Outdoor Sports Show, the Team Sports Show, the Marine and Water Sports Show, the Imprint and Apparel Show, the Fitness Show, the Licensed Sports Show, the Bowling and Billiards Show and the Trophies and Awards Show.

This event is targeted at retailers, owners, managers, floor personnel, buyers, manufacturers, sales and marketing personnel, suppliers to the industry and industry newcomers.

It is considered by man)' to be the best show for buying and viewing products. It is not open to the public, but many USPTA professionals qualify to attend .

The Super Show can benefit a pro shop in many ways. First, the buyer can see all new products for every sport under one roof.

Secondly, orders may be given, usually with a discount, and the products are shipped later Finally, the educational seminars at The Super Show are designed for shop owners, personnel and managers.

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Many of the world 's leading sporting goods manufacturers will be represented at The Super Show.

1991 Super Show set records The 1991 Super Show set all-time attendance records with 85,456 people and 5,928 booths.

Each year has marked increased attendance and 1992 will be no exception . Even sales were up at the 1991 show with more than $1 billion in orders placed with the 2,183 companies represented at the show

New items offered in 1992 Every year something changes at The Super Show. The popular Souvenir Shop has expanded its line of memorabilia and all proceeds will benefit Sports United Against Drugs.

The speaker for the SGMA industry breakfast

is NBA Commissioner David Stern. The breakfast is set for 8-9:30 a.m. Feb. 2 in the Omni Ballroom , adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center Each show will have a "Showcase" seminar featuring the new the best and the worst products of that show The panel for each Showcase consists of three industry leaders.

The Tennis Show Showcase will be at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3 in Room 7 Conference Level of the INFORUM. The moderator will be Alan lves, marketing manager for Tennis magazine.

An outdoor footwear section has been added to the Footwear Show. This new section will be on the Level 11-West Concourse of the Georgia World Congress Center

Some things never change Who can forget the long lines for autographs from some of sports' hottest players. Athletes such as Jennifer Capriati, Jimmy Connors, Monica Seles and Roscoe Tanner attended last year's Tennis Show, and other well-known athletes are expected in 1992.

While at The Super Show stop by the USPTA booths, one at the Tennis Show and one on the Level II of the East Concourse, and check out our programs for 1992. Get the latest information on Across America Tennis Day, the 1992 National Convention, the Mandatory Continuing Education Program and our new USPTA AdultTennis League. n

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Tennis exhibitors at The Super Show Exhibitor adidas USA Alain Apparel Alpha Sports Inc. Ascot Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg . Co. Babolat VS Bakko Bak Bord Co. Bard Sports Corp.

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Gexco Golden Shine Inc. Gosen Co. Ltd. Gripsy USA Guterman International Inc. Har-Tru Corp.

Head Sports Inc. ICI Fibres International Cordage Systems Ltd. JSSports Co. Ltd. Javithon International LSI Lighting Systems Lee Tennis Products Lob-Ster Inc. Mad Raq Power-Weave Racquets Mateflex-Mele Corp.

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Tiroler Nussol of Sun Cosmetics Toptan /American Sunwear Co. Tru -Fiex Recreational Coatings Div. U.S. Professional Tennis Association Unique Sports Products Inc. Van der Meer Tennis University Whims by Natalie Wimbledon (Time Sports Inc.) Winn Inc. Yonex Corp.

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The Sup.e r Show Seminars THURSDAY, JAN. 30 9a.m.

Umted States Professional Tennis Association Business School- part 1 Room 12, Conference Level, INFORUM FRIDAY, JAN. 31 9a.m.

United States Professional Tennis Association Business School- part 2 Room 12, Conference Level, IN FORUM United States Tennis Association On-Court Sessions: Tennis Court General Assembly, Conference Level, IN FORUM 1 .m.

How to Work the Super Show Room 4, Conference Level, INFORUM

1:30 p.m.

Tennis magazine/American Tennis Industry Federation Symposium II Room 15, Conference Level, INFORUM 2p.m.

How to Create the Climate for Selling Room 5, Conference Level, IN FORUM 3p.m.

The Future of the Industry: Hot New Products and Dariger Zones Room 7, Conference Level, INFORUM 4p.m.

How to Get the Most From the Sporting Goods Industry Room 4, Conference Level, INFORUM SATURDAY, FEB. 1 8:30a.m.

How to Buy Right Room 10, Conference Level, INFORUM Packaging Your Store With a Million Dollar Shine Room 14, Conference Level, INFORUM 10:30 a.m.

Showcase - The Cycle Show Room 5, Conference Level, IN FORUM Showcase - The New Products Show Room 7, Conference Level, INFORUM 2p.m.

Showcase- The Active wear Show Room 7, Conference Level, INFORUM Showcase - The Winterwear Show Room 5, Conference Level, INFORUM

3p.m.

Association of Black Sporting Goods Professionals On the Floor of Selling - a Retailer's View Room 4, Conference Level, IN FORUM 4p.m.

United States Racquet Stringers Association Increased Profits Through Racquet Sales and Service Room 14, Conference Level, INFORUM 4:30p.m.

How to Buy Right Room 10, Conference Level, INFORUM How to Build Your Business Through Special Events Room 14, Conference Level, INFORUM How to Work The Super Show Room 7, Conference Level, INFORUM SUNDAY, FEB. 2 10a.m.

United States Racquet Stringers Association Stringer Certification test Room 14, Conference Level, INFORUM National Golf Foundation Golf in North America: The Game of Choice in the 21st Century?

Room 12, Conference Level, INFORUM 10:30a.m.

Showcase - The Outdoor Sports Show Room 5, Conference Level, INFORUM Showcase- The Team Sports Show Room 7, Conference Level, INFORUM 2p.m.

Showcase - The Footwear Show Room 7, Conference Level, INFORUM Showcase - The Marine and Water Sports Show Room 5, Conference Level, INFORUM 3p.m.

Soccer Industry Council of America Team Leader magazine Presents Successful Soccer Merchandising Strategies for the 90s.

Room 15, Conference Level, INFORUM 4:30p.m.

Masters of Influence: How to Develop Extraordinary Selling Power - part I Room 12, Conference Level, INFORUM Advertising on a Shoestring Budget Room 10, Conference Level, IN FORUM How to Break Into the Sporting Goods Industry Room 4, Conference Level, IN FORUM

MONDAY FEB. 3 8:30a.m.

Masters of Influence:·How to Develop Extraordinary Selling.Power - part II Room 12, Conference Level, IN FORUM Selling American Products Overseas Room 4, Conference Level, INFORUM 10:30a.m.

Showcase - The Tennis Show Room 7, Conference Level, INFORUM Showcase - The Imprint and Apparel Show Room 5, Conference Level, INFORUM 2p.m.

Showcase - The Fitness Show Room 5, Conference Level, INFORUM Showcase - The Ucensed Sports Show Room 7, Conference Level, INFORUM

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Sports Apparel Products Council How to Sell Performance Room 14, Conference Level, INFORUM 4p.m.

Time out The Pursuit of Personal Time in the . . '90s Room 12, Conference Level, INFORUM 4:30p.m.

How to Find, .Hire and Keep Great Employees Room 10, Conference Level, INFORUM

TUESDAY, FEB. 4 8:30a.m.

How to Market to Kids Room 14, Conference Level, INFORUM How to Promote Specialty Sports Room 10, Conference Level, INFORUM 9:30a.m.

Women 's Sports Foundation Opportunities for Minorities in Sporting Goods Room 4, Conference Level, INFORUM 10:30a.m.

Showcase - The Golf Show Room 7, Conference Level, INFORUM Showcase - The International Show Room 5, Conference Level, IN FORUM 9

Lipton, US PTA offer unique tournaments for teaching, playing professionals

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Lipton nternational Players Championships, scheduled March 9-22, is more than a stop on the professional tennis tour.

It is one of the few non-Grand Slam events that features both men's and women',s professional competition but the event goes even further than that.

The Lipton International Players Championships (the industry calls it 'the Lipton" ) will also host the US PTA International Tennis Teachers Championships, March 18-22, and a tournament for the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis, March 18-21 This unique event combines every aspect of professional tennis under one name, and holds i~s tournaments simultaneously at the National Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Fla. It is a chance for the teaching professionals to hang out in the players' locker rooms with the top-ranked playing professionals. It is also an opportunity for touring professionals to see teaching professionals play competitive tennis.

inars (at the USPTA convention) , there is more of a professional tournament-type atmosphere," she added .

Beggs, a past winner of this event, says this tournament has special meaning for her. like to go and see my old friends from the circuit and see the up-and-coming and the best tennis players in the world , Beggs said.

It is a bonus for us to be able to compete simultaneously with the touring professionals, she said .

The event supports the industry The ATI F uses the event to collect old tennis racquets for its Rackets for Kids' program . The racquets collected at the tournament go to public parks so juniors may learn to play tennis. The tournament donates money from the event to promote tennis in the Miami area, and the International Tennis Center is the new headquarters for the USPTA Player Development Program .

USPTA has important role at the Lipton Top pro players compete at Lipton While this may sound like the 'Goodwill Games' of tennis, even the event has become more than just tennis tournaments.

This year, USPTA will host two Specialty Courses and playing professionals will be able to attend a USPTA Mandatory Continuing Education Program seminar.

In addition to the USPTA exposure at the tournament, the tournament will be televised on ESPN and ABC, with USPTA professionals Cliff Drysdale and Fred Stolle doing the commentary. Also, watch for the USPTA public service announcement which may be broadcast during the competition .

Kim Barry and Tim Wilkison , last year's ITIC men's and women's singles winners, will return to compete. Others planning to play in the tournament include Men's Singles 10

Kim Barry will return to defend her title at the International Tennis Teachers Championships.

USPTA National Champion Young Min Kwon and USPTA National Championship men's and women's singles runners-up Pat Serret and Vikki Beggs.

Barry, who also won the 1991 USPTA Women's Singles National Championship, said that the difference between the ITIC and the National Championships is that USPTA pros are around tour players and they feel a part of the whole tournament scene.

Because of this, players take it more seriously,' Barry said. '' Since the focus is only on the tournament as opposed to nightly socializing and sem-

The Lipton International Players Championships is attended by most of the top touring players. Jim Courier and Monica Seles won last year's event. Courier was ranked No. 13 at the tournament in 1991 and ended the year with a No.2 ranking . Seles, now ranked No. 1 defeated Gabriela Sabatini in the 1991 women's finals.

If unable to attend the Lipton in person, watch the tournament on ESPN during the week and ABC on the weekends. Have a group get together to watch the finals and sign up for a USPTA Tennis and Tea with Lipton event. The women's final is scheduled for 1 p.m Eastern time March 21 and the men's final is 4 p.m. Eastern time March 22 on ABC. H

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L e members of USPTA are in a position to make the Lipton International Players Championships more successful every year USPTA members are given the chance to play in tournaments side-by-side with the top names in the tennis-playing profession and attend educational events at the tournament site.

Even if the members are not able to attend the functions of Lipton, such as the USPTA International Tennis Teachers Championships presented by Prince, they still can become a part of the Lipton by hosting an event for Tennis and Tea with Lipton.

Here's how to get involved:

2. Set up an area in the club where members and their guests can view the finals of LIPC following your Tennis and Tea with Lipton event. If this is not possible, try to arrange to meet at a location where everyone can watch the LIPC. 3. Complete the registration form below to establish your commitment to the USPTA/LIPC Tennis and Tea with Lipton.

Remember the more people that are involved, the more recognition USPTA gets in the tennis industry and it increases our chances for national television exposure .

Organize a social event at your club such as a round- robin, a clinic or a social mixed-doubles.

Of primary importance, you as a USPTA professional will be a part of another major grassroots event to motivate organized play

at the recreational level.

The finals will be aired live on ABC. Women's finals wil be on March 21 1 p.m.

Eastern time, and the men's finals will be on March 22 , 4 p.m. Eastern time.

When the registration form is returned, you will receive an official certificate to display at your club. For more information, contact the USPTA Marketing Department at (713) 97 -USPTA. USPTA has a great friendship with Lipton and its Tournament Chairman Butch Buchholtz. It is a relationship that helps boost the image of USPTA to the forefront of the tennis industry Now you can help solidify this bond by getting involved in this important grassroots event. Support the 1992 USPTA/LIPC Tennis and Tea with Lipton.

~--------USPT~LIPClENNISANDTEAWITHliPTON _______I Return to: USPTA World Headquarters, One USPTA Centre, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Houston, TX 77042.

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1992 US PTA INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TEACHERS CHAMPIONSHIPS Presented by

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Held in conjunction with the Lipton International Players Championships at the International Tennis Center, Key Biscayne, Florida, March 18 - 22, 1992 • TOURNAMENT COMMimE:

*Qualifying rounds of men's and women ' s singles will be played off site.

Main matches will begin Wednesday, March 18, 1992.

Will Hoag Kathy O'Neal

• TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: GENERAL INFORMATION: The Court surface will be Laykold &CushIon 3000." The balls will be USPT A Pro Penn championship yellow.

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DRAW EVENTS: *There will be two plvlslons of play· 1)

Men' s Open (singles and doubles)

2)

Women's Open (singles and doubles)

The men's draw will be limited to 32 entries In singles (16 doubles) . The women's draw will be limited to 16 entries (8 doubles). Playeis 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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MAIL ENTRIES TO:

ENTRY QUAUFICATIONS:

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ENTRY DEADLINE: 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 .

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: 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 1-800468-7022. Identify Upton 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 Lipton Travel.

Hotel accommodations: Local hotels will offer special discounted "player rates" for reservations made through Lipton Travel.

Detach form below and mail ---------------------------

DEADLI:'\1.: fLBRC.\RY 7, 1992

1992 USPTA lntemational Championships USPTA World Headquarters • One USPTA Centre 3535 Briarpark Drive • Houston, TX 77042

NAME

TELEPHONE

ADDRESS

STATE

CITY

USPTA MEMBER#

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ENTRY FEE: $50/player for singles and $20/player for doubles. Total entries received In each event will determine the proportionate prize money for each event.

Make checks payable to: USPTA International Championships.

Players will be accepted Into the tournament based on a combination of the following qualifications: ATP/WTA points (rankings) National ran kings USPTA ranklngs Sectional or state ran kings 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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*The Tournament Committee reserves the option to conduct (or cancel) a qualifying event in the three days prior to the main event. On March 15 17 a qualifying tournament will be held if necessary (site to be announced).

Tom Kruklel

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Absolutely NO entries will be accepted over the telephone or without an entry fee.

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COVERING ENTRIES IN THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:

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SSN# AMOUNT ENCLOSED$ (Make checks payable to: USPTA International Championships)

SINGLES

DOUBLES

PARTNER

MEN'S OPEN WOMEN'S OPEN

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CURRENT PLAYING RECORD AND SEEDING INFORMATION:

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PAST CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

(Include separate sheet of wins and losses if you wish to have them considered)

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, hereby release the United States Professional Tennis Afr soclatlon, Its officers, directors and employees, Including those of the USPT A divisions, from any and all liability for Injury to me, IncludIng Illness, resulting from my participation in the USPTA International Championships.

I assume all risks Inherent In my participation . Date:

Signed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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2. Juniors should be reminded constantly tha tennis is a game and is supposed to be D A. won DB fun DC compe t tive D D cha leng ng

3. True or false: Conducting a one-on-one interview is the best way to avoid placing a student in the wrong lesson program.

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junior beginner lessons should have _ _ activities than __ activities. fun educational educatio nal fun active learn ng learn ng active

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is the most important a player can have to be successful.

A good nstructor Go od equ pment Pr ope r train ng Co nfidence

6. True or false: Height and weight are better guides for group placement than age.

7 enhances skeletal mineralization and density while stimulating bone growth.

D A. Weight gain DB Vitam n C DC Relaxation D D Physical activity

13. is one of the best ways for a coach to begin to see a match more objectively D A. Videotaping DB. Computer analysis DC Charting D D mpartia observation

8. Overtraining can cause the most damage to a junior player's D A. muscle deve opment DB . self-confidence DC bone structure D D social ski Is

14. Juniors are used to the concept of from sports such as football and basketball, but often do not relate this component to tennis.

D A. plays D B. teamwork DC practice D D visualization

9. True or false: The key to all teaching is knowledge of skill development.

15. Part of any mental training program is goal setting meditation practice progress evaluations

10. True or false: Playing at the wrong level in junior competition can help a student's development even though there is the potential for consistent early round losses.

D A. DB DC D D

11 True or false: Muscular strength can be defined as the ability to produce force.

16. True or false: Boys and girls have similar heights and weights up to age 13.

12. _ _ _ _ _ _ is the most important nutrient in the body D A. Oxygen DB Water DC Blood D D Food

17 Many doctors say a child of _ _ __ years old may be introduced to non-contact sports.

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USPTA launches Across America Tennis Day for third year

The

United States Professional Tennis Association will host AcroSs America Tennis Day, now in its third year on May 9. This program is designed to get more people involved in tennis. Groups targeted include people who have never played the sport and people who have left the sport.

expanded from a one-day event to a program to reach an untapped population of tennis players, teach the game of tennis properly to people who left the game and keep people playing tennis.

Cliff Drysdale will be the event chairperson.

Drysdale is renown for his former playing days and his television commentary for tennis tournaments on ESPN and ABC. In addition to the one-day event, other programs involving the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the American Tennis Industry Federation will be held before and after the one-day event. These programs are designed to get people to return to the tennis courts after being exposed to tennis.

Last year 13 sites hosted clinics designed to introduce non-typical players to tennis.

These groups included inner -city youth , deaf children, physically challenged adults, American Indian children, senior citizens and military families. This year the President's Council and US PTA plan to expand this segment.

The ATF and USPTA hosted 17 follow-up clinics in an effort to get the people who participated in the one-day event to develop their interest in tennis. These clinics are intended to retain new players and will expand in 1992.

This year USPTA hopes to have 3,000 pros hosting events at sites across the United States for Across America Tennis Day. Each local program may vary, depending on the site, from free tennis lessons at a club to a clinic with local celebrities in a pro-am tournament, to citywide clinics for needy children .

Several tennis celebrities turned out to help with the Across America Tennis Day festivities in 1991 Arthur Ashe, Pam Shriver Roscoe Tanner and Vic Braden appeared at clinics across the country.

Plan to get your facility involved with this program . Send in the registration form on page 19 and help USPTA get more people n playing tennis.

Could this be the next Jim Courier?

On this day, thousands of people across the United States will play tennis, some for the first time and some will return to the game. Last year it is estimated that 150,000 people participated in this program, with more than 2,200 pros hosting events.

These events range from a round-robin tournament at a private club to citywide events for minority children to learn the sport.

Across America Tennis Day was created after a request from the Tennis Industry Council to generate programs to get more people involved in tennis. USPTA created the program in 1989 to be implemented in 1990.

After the huge success of the program, it has

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Many junior players participated in Across America Tennis Day Coast to Coast clinics.

Across America Tennis Day May 9, 1992 wHAT IS IT! USPTA's Across America Tennis Day is a nationwide grassroots tennis event sponsored .by USPTA. WHEN IS IT? Saturday May 9 1992. ' The event is held annually.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE? To stimulate interest in tennis as a participation sport and as a means of maintaining physical fitness. New existing and former players of the game are being targeted in order to have millions of tennis balls played simultaneously across the country on May 9.

WHERE WILL IT BE HELD? At registered c tJbs and public facilities across the nation.

IS IT LIMITED TO USPTA PROS? No. Any teaching pro is eligible to host activities at his or her facility.

HOW DO I REGISTER MY FACILITY? Simply fill out the registration form or call the USPTA World Headquarters at (713) 97-USPTA. WHAT ARE THE ACTIVITIES? Each registered facility will offer a free basic tennis clinic followed by social round-robin competition. The size and scope of the activities will be determined by the participating pros, each of whom will be provided with an event Starter Kit with an outline of suggested activity guidelines.

FOLLOW-UP PROGRAM - A supplemental projectthatAcrossAmerica Tennis Day teaching professionals can use to extend the participation of pupils in the one-day clinic to five additional weeks through an organized lesson and league play program.

MULTICULTURAL CLINICS - A supplemental project held in conjunction with the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports that is used to introduce to the

sport people not usually associated with tennis. These events are organized through the World Headquarters. Anyone interested in hosting one of these events should contact Allan Henry at the USPTA World Headquarters.

WHAT ABOUT NATIONAL TENNIS MONTH? USPTA's Across America Tennis Day is held in conjunction with National Tennis Month. Activities produced for

USPTA's Across America Tennis Day may be credited toward participation in National Tennis Month.

Join your fellow USPTA pros on May 9 for what could become the largest singleday grassroots event in tennis history. For further details on USPTA's Across America Tennis Day call the USPTA World Headquarters at (713) 97-USPTA.

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Ship all materials to: (NO P.O. BOXES PLEASE) Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ Club/facility _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Street address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ Zip _ _ _ Phone _ _ _ _ _ __

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POLLING THE PROS

The most important membership benefit we can offer our members is SERVICE. Periodically, we do surveys in this column to help us understand your needs. We hope you will help us by taking a few moments to fill in the following answers on the front and back of this page.

COMMUNICATIONS:

As a membership magazine, how would you rate ADDvantage?

Excellent __ Good__ Fair__ Poor __ Comment ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. How can we improve ADDvantage magazine for you?

3. Have you communicated with the USPTA headquarters during the past year in writing or by telephone?

Yes __ No __ .

If yes, have your written communications been answered to your satisfaction?

Comment ____________________________________________________________________________

Have your telephone calls been returned and answered to your satisfaction?

Yes No Comment ____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Do you feel we are conveying information regarding our events and educational programs to you effectively?

Yes __ No __ 5. If you have taken a certification or upgrade exam in the past five Written communications: Excellent __ Good Phone communications: Excellent __ Good ___ Tester· Excellent __ Good __

years, how would you rate the following Fa1r Poor __ Fair __ · Poor __ Fair __ Poor __

6. What is your overall impression of communications with the following: USPTA staff?

Excellent Good Fa1r USPTA National Board?

Excellent__ Good Fa1r Your division's board of directors?

Excellent __ Good __ Fair __ Speakers at events?

Excellent __ Good __ Fair __ Testers and other field personnel?

Excellent__ Good__ Fair __

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Comments ___________________________________________________________________________

INDUSTRY·

7 Are you satisfied with USPTA's image within the tennis industry?

Yes __ No __ 8. How can USPTA increase its effectiveness in the tennis industry on your behalf?

Comment ____________________________________________________________________________ PROGRAMS:

9. Do you feel you understand fully all aspects of the USPTA Mandatory Continuing Education Program?

Yes __ No __ 10. Does the education pullout, featured in the December issue of ADDvantage magazine, provide adequate information on courses and education requirements?

Yes __ No __

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What areas of the education program need cl arification?

Comm ent _______________________________________________________________________________

12. Does USPTA provide suffici ent programs or suggestions to motivate activities at your facility?

Yes __ No __ 13. Are you in favor of USPTA conducting a national league program which does not conflict with any other adult league currently n existence?

Yes __ No __ Comment _______________________________________________________________________________ 14. Are you supportive of USPTA-generated and self-implemented activities?

Yes __ No __ Comment _______________________________________________________________________________ 15. Do you intend to participate in this year 's USPTA Across America Tennis Day or new Adult Tennis League program (announced in this magazine)?

Yes_ . _ No __ 16. Do you feel we should implement more or less of these activities in wh ich members can participate?

More__ Less __ Comment _______________________________________________________________________________ 17 Are you familiar with System 5 (a non-exclusively approved teaching system of USPTA)?

Yes __ No __ 18. Are you in favor of USPTA's involvement with a system of teaching aids for its members such as System 5?

Yes No Comment _______________________________________________________________________________ MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT¡ 19. As a USPTA member, do you understand the A$sociation's election process?

Yes __ No __ 20. Do you know who any of your current divisional leaders are?

Yes _ _ No __ 21

Do you know who any of your current national leaders are?

Yes __ No __

22. Do you have an interest in ever running for political office in USPTA? Yes No 23 . If yes to the above, what has impeded you from doing so?

Comment _______________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL. 24. Please list, in order of importance, the five most important member benefits that USPTA offers.

4 . _______________________________________ 1 ---------------------------------------2 . ________________________________________ 5. _______________________________________ 3 . ________________________________________

25. Of what aspect of your USPTA membership are you most proud?

Comment ____________________________________________________________________________

26. Of what aspect of your membership (if any) are you least proud?

Comment _______________________________________________________________________________ 27 If you have ever had any difficulties with services and would like us to call you to discuss these, please include your name and phone number below.

Name _____________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________________________ Member # __________________________________________________ Thank you for your assis ance in this survey.

Send surveys to USPTA Operations Department, One USPTA Centre, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Houston, TX 77042.

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Dates that rate Exams and upgrades March 1-2 March 1-2 March 6-7 March 7 March 7-8 March 7-8+ March 8-9 March 13 March 14-15 March 15-16 March 15-16 Marc h 21-22 March 28-29 April 1-2 April 5-6 April 5-6 April9 April 10-11 April 17 18 April 18-19 April 19-20 April 20-21 April 24-25 April 25-26 April 26-27

Aiken , S.C. Parker Colo.

Bloomington , Minn.

Daytona, Fla. Malibu, Calif Topeka, Kan .

Lexi ngton, Ky Flushing , N.Y Detroit, Mich.

Kelseyville, Calif Portland , Ore. He'rshey Pa. Boca Raton , Fla. Parker Colo.

La Jolla, Calif Oklahoma City Okla.

Freeport, N.Y Memphis, Tenn .

Gastonia, N.C. Tampa, Fla. Kailua Kona, Hawaii Bronx, N.Y Stow Ohio Boca Raton , Fla. Tyler Texas

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Certification -Training Courses March 1 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 14 March 15 March 15 March 21 March 28 April1 April5 April 10 April 17 April 18 April19 April 20 April 24 April 25 April 26

Aiken , S.C. Bloomington , Minn.

Malibu, Calif Lexington, Ky Detroit, Mich.

Kelseyville, Calif.

Portland , Ore. Hershey Pa. Boca Raton , Fla. Parker Colo.

La Jolla, Calif Memphis, Tenn .

Gastonia, N.C. Tampa, Fla. Kailua Kona, Hawaii Bronx, N.Y Stow Ohio Boca Raton , Fla. Tyler Texas

Specialty Courses Date

Course title

Location

March 1 March 1 March 7 March 7-8 March 8 March 13 March 13 March 16 March 26 April5 April16 April 17 April26 April26 May 1 MayS May 15 May 17

Stroke Analysis Sports Psychology Fitness Training and Periodization 5 Keys to Tennis First Aid and CPR 5 Keys to Tennis Creative Programming Me,ntal Toughness 5 Keys to Tennis Incorporating System 5 into Lessons Motor Learning Club Programming Fitness Training and Periodization Fitness Training and Periodization First Aid & CPR Skills Needed to Acquire Dream Jobs Stroke Analysis Group Lessons

San Diego, Calif.

Asheville, N.C. Richmond, Va. Kansas City, 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. St. Louis, Mo. Stowe, Vt. Stowe, Vt.

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March 5-7 April 12-13 April 29-May 1 May 27-29 June 8-10 July 22-24

System 5 System 5 TIC II TIC TIC II TIC II

Boca Raton , Fla. Houston, Texas Chicago, Ill. Nashville, Tenn.

Fountain Valley Calif Nashville, Tenn .

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Division conventions Date

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March 6-8 March 13- 16 March 13-16 March 22 March 27-28 April 3-5 April 16-20 May 15-17 June 2-7 Aug. 8-10 Aug. 17-18 Nov. 4-8

Missouri Valley Northern California Pacific Northwest California Middle Atlantic Intermountain Hawaii New England Florida Middle States Northwest Southern

Kansas City, Kan .

Kelseyville, Calif.

Portland, Ore. Fountain Valley, Calif.

Mclean, Va. Parker, Colo.

Kailua Kona, Hawaii Stowe, Vt. Orlando, Fla. Hershey, Pa. Bloomington, Minn.

Nashville, Tenn .

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Feb. 15-16 March 29-30 April 26-27 May 2-3 May 30-31 May 30-31

Advanced Business School School of Teaching Theory School of Computers School of Teaching Theory Sport Science School II Business School

Houston, Texas Houston. Texas Houston, Texas Sanibel , Fla. Wesley Chapel , Fla. Los Gatos, Calif.

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USPTA starts national league

1 : e versatile new USPTA Adult Tennis League will debut nationwide this year in answer to requests from the membership and the Association is looking for tennis pros to participate.

After a successful two-year pilot study program in the Denver area, the USPTA Adult Tennis League is ready to go to. every state in the nation, with league play slated to kick off in July and stretch through December.

Pros may pick their seven weeks of play during that time frame so that the league may more easily adapt to their needs and those of their facilities, as well as climate restraints.

The request for the league came directly from the divisions, whose representatives voted it in overwhelmingly during the 1991 Executive Committee meeting. To meet this mandate, the World Headquarters is establish ing a National League Office within its building to administer the program nationally.

Each metropolitan area (or possibly a larger region) will have a local coordinator to supervise le.ague play at the clubs and facilities (sites) in that area and report weekly to the national office. These Area Directo rs will be compensated for their efforts as they will carry the bulk of the workload in the field.

ADULT TENNIS LEAGUE Each facility's tennis pro will act as the league Site Director at his or her facility to organize the squad(s) at that site or club. Any pro interested in entering a squad , or in becoming an Area Director, should see the job descriptions on the facing page. The deadline to send in the registration form for Area Directors is Feb. 20. Site Directors

USPTA. More than 700 people participated during the second year of the USPTA Adult Tennis League pilot program in the Denver area.

also are urged to comply with the Feb. 20 date, if possible.

The USPTA Adult Tennis League is unique in that it needs only two tennis courts for competition . Each league consists of doublesonly match play for men's, women's and mixed competition . Players must be 19 years or older to compete and must play on one squad only. The league consists of squads divided into four NTRP levels (3.0 and below, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5/5.0), with two teams for each level (eight teams per squad) . There are two players on each team , plus substitutes, and the fee is a low $35 per level ($140 per squad) . This means a player would pay $8.75 at most, with the option to go lower by adding substitutes to divide the cost.

Each week, four teams on the squad will travel to an "away match, while the other four teams stay home to host matches. A total of 8 points may be awarded per squad each week, with each match won worth 1 point.

Match play will consist of best-of-three sets with regular scoring . At 6-all , a 12-point tiebreaker will be played . Each player is limited to one match per day. Also, players may play on a higher level team but cannot play down. Area playoffs will be held, with trophies awarded to the top team in each level as well as the top squad .

The league 1s designed to promote camaraderie, fun and team support among players and it encourages interaction between different levels of players.

Leagues have been a proven base to increase revenues for tennis pros and exposu re for facil ities, clubs and pro shops.

The USPTA Adult Tennis League will provide an enjoyable activity for facility members, expand a professional 's lesson base, encourage play among all player skill levels, and help publicize the US PTA name and a professional 's membership in the Association .

The USPTA Adult Tennis League will be heavily publ icized through the World Headquarters, the National League Office and through local support from USPTA professionals.

Register today to become an Area Director or a Site Director with a US PTA Adult Tenn is League at your facility For more information , call the World Headquarters, (713) 97 -USPTA ~~

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Area Director responsibilities

Site Director responsibilities

Serve as a direct link between regional site and the National League Office.

Post league notice with registration blanks.

2. Contact Site Directors to establish squads to play in league.

2 . .Solicit squad(s) with all levels of players.

3. Relay sites to National League Office.

3. Complete rosters and send to Area Director.

4. Collect rosters and fees from Site Directors.

4. Establish level captains (each in chatge of two teams) .

5. Send rosters and fees to National League Office for entry into database.

5. Collect fees and send to Area Director.

6. Make draws and schedules.

7 Communicate draws and schedules effectively to Site Directors and National League Office.

8. Receive/solicit weekly results from Site Directors.

9. Create weekly results for area and send to Site Directors and to National League Office.

6. Disseminate results and other pertinent information to level captains.

7 Establish NTRP level for players according to guidelines in USPTA Adult Tennis League Regulation Book.

8. Reserve courts and have tennis balls ready for league matches.

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Joe Thompson answers questions about the new USPTA Adult Tennis League The new USPTA Adult Tennis League was brought about in large part by the efforts of several hard-working people. Joe Thompson of the national Board of Directors ran a league pilot study for two years in the Denver area. Cliff Drysdale, prominent worldwide sports commentator tennis professional and board member has been persistent in his support and recommendation for the event and, Gordon Collins, first vice president of USPTA, has strongly promoted sports marketing programs or which the Adult League will be one of several to surface in the coming years. Joe Thompson 's pilot study was the basis of the national implementation of the program. Thompson, who also heads the national League Committee, recently answered some questions for ADDvantage that may be in the minds of our members.

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Who was responsible for recommending that USPT A be involved in leagues?

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As with all new programs and Association directives, the initial decision was made during the USPTA Executive Committee's 1990 meeting. As you may know the USPTA Executive Committee is comprised of the president and regional vice president of each of USPTA's 17 divisions plus the national Board of Directors. Cl iff Drysdale and were authors of the proposal which received immediate acceptance from the Executive Committee. At the time, was an Executive Comm ittee member and Cliff was on the National Board. and stil is condu cted a successfu pilot study in the Denver area and the basic format of this leag ue was recommended for the national event. The first responsib ility was to find a sponsor for 1991 and start the league immediately When we were unable to secure a major national sponsor the league was postponed at the national level.

At the 1991 Executive Committee meeting, the same 45-member group mandated that leag ues be conducted in 1992, with or with out a sponsor gauging the eventual magnitude of the league by en, ry fees , avai lable divisional support and whether or not a sponsor is secured .

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How do you respond to the critique that USPTA, as a nonprofit tennisteaching organization, is spending any or part of its resources running a consumer tennis event?

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think the real question here is "Why are we getting involved in consumer events?" and the answer to that is that we already are involved . USPTA pros have been running leagues for other organizations for years, it just hasn 't been under the USPTA name.

Why not run our own league as USPTA professionals and get the recognition? The recognition of my abil ity to run and consult on leagues will increase my value as a pro to club owners and to consumers.

Also, our whole profession is based around the consumer and consumer events.

Everyth ing do as a professional is with the consumer and affects the consumer Simply stated , we are in the consumer business.

Regarding the financial part, should point out that it is not planned for the league to use any part of USPTA's dues income.

The league should actually become selfsupporting due to entry fees and future sponsors, which will pay for personnel and all other league costs. With that said , even if the league was to require a small amount of budgeting from our existing resources, it is perfectly within our corporate purpose to do so since our bylaws stipulate that " increasing interest and awareness in the sport of tennis" is one of our primary goals.

In what better way could we poss ibly increase th e interest and awareness of tennis than by eventually have more than a hundred thousand consumer players enjoying the sport at our respective ten nis facilities?

At the same time, these people will take tennis lessons, purchase merchandise, support the respective facilities and become healthier through the medium of tennis.

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Why has US PTA decided to run a league?

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A rece nt study conducted by the Tennis Industry Council indicated that leagues are a powerful medium for increasing tennis partic ipation at both the competitive and

non-competitive levels. Other recent findings indicate that an estimated 80 percent of all people participating in tennis leagues are between the ages of 25 and 50 corre sponding closely with the ages of club members at USPTA-operated facilities. Sixty pe rcent are women and 40 percent are men . Also, almost 80 percent partic ipate between the 3.0 and 4.0 NTRP player levels.

The survey found that league tennis participants play more, take more lessons, use more court time and are much more likely to involve the ir children in tennis and to pur chase new shoes, apparel or racquets than the ir recreational counterparts.

These survey results show that a league will supplement USPTA pros' salaries by add ing to their player and student base, and by increasing sales in pro shops.

In addition to a league being profitable for our pros, I'd like to repeat that as tennisteaching professionals we already are actively involved in runn ing leagues. We are trained in all aspects of the tennis industry from teach ing, club and pro shop management, tournaments and leagues to jun ior and adult programs; so who better to run leagues than tenn is professionals?

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Will this league conflict with USTA's league or any other existing league?

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It certainly is not intended to conflict with USTA in any way whatsoever USTA is doing an exceptional job in the area of leagues and player promotions. Most of ou r pros already are involved in USTA leagues and it wouldn 't make any sense to confl ict with ourselves. That's why we plan to run our seven-week league from July to December (the time period is the pro's option so as to avoid conflicts).

We 're su pporting the USTA and other tennis industry organizations and will continue to do so, but we see a need out there for additional programs and we want to fill that need, not take away from existing programs.

There's a demand and someone needs to fill it: Why not us?

There are several good league programs th roughout the Un ited States, such as the ALTA leagues in Atlanta and the Phoen ix Challenge League in Arizona. The intention

of the USPTA is not to compete with any organization or take over their events. It's our hope that if organizations feel there is a need for additional tennis activities, they will get involved. would even like to see leagues for th.e handicapped, in prisons, hospitals and schools, and internationally Wherever there 's a need, we, as a national organization , need to promote , encourage and support any tennis activity Therefore, we simply are adding another wonderful activity to the plate and hope that our efforts wil inspire more players who eventually might cross over into the USTA spring league and bring additional players into our fall league. We think that USTA will feel that we simply are doing good for tennis.

Since that is part of USTA's corporate pur pose , they should not object to our nonconflicting involvement.

making USTA membership mandatory for our league players, we intend to incorporate a strong suggestion in our literature and player packets that all consumer players join the USTA. In fact, short of making USTA membership mandatory we intend to work closely with USTA in as many ways as possible to increase its membership.

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What makes the USPTA Adult Tennis League unique?

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Will USPTA require league players to become members ·of the USTA or USPTA?

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We have no mandatory requirement for league players to belong to either group.

For one thing , USPTA does not have a consumer category of membership and has • no plans to add one.

We do value the USTA's efforts and membership services and while we do not intend

One of the most striking aspects of the USPTAAdultTennis League is its format, which is flexible enough to adapt to different seasons and areas of the country as well as to each USPTA pro's special needs and facility requirements. The format only requires that a facility have two courts in order to participate in the league, which is open to any player 19 years or o.lder This should make the league popular at both small and large facilities , even during prime tennis hours.

The doubles-only tormat is open to men, women or mixed dowbles. A facility may have one or more squads and each squad will consist of eight teams divided between four NTRP levels of play (two players per team and two teams per level) . The levels are 3.0 and below 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5/5.0.

Players are not restricted from playing or

substituting on higher-level teams, although each player is limited to one squad . A squad will have at least 16 players, but with substitutes could have many more, wh ich will increase the team fun and spread the cost.

The multilevel, doubles-only format worked very well in my area (the Denver pilot study) and think every area could use the league because the format is so versatile.

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What is the criteria and cost for membership in the league?

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To participate, a player must be affiliated with a sponsoring club or public facility and be 19 years or older The cost is $35 per NTRP level per season , which would mean a player would pay at most, $8 .75 . Part of this fee will be used for awards and administrative expenses on the local level, and part wil return to the National League Office to offset major league organizational costs.

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How does USPTA substantiate its claim that it can organize and manage a league? How will the Association control the league administrative network, reporting and organization along with its existing responsibilities?

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US PTA has an advantage over other national sports marketing groups since our members always have been the major vehicle through which other agencies have implemented their events. It generally is accepted that USPTA teaching professionals have considerable influence with consumer players at country clubs, commercial clubs and public recreational facilities.

Our administrative and organizational abilities were showcased in a successful introduction into sports marketing with the 1990 Across America Tennis Day In 1991 the event changed dramatically due to the phenomenal support and enthusiasm of more than 2,200 participating USPTA members and their tennis facilities. The "day" has grown into a project that spans weeks and even months of clinics and other events that spotlight tennis in every way imaginable. .

Although we will build the staff gradually as funds become available from league resources, US PTA operates with, and believes strongly in, experienced and specialized management and would eventually hire a knowledgeable, experienced national League Administrator There is space set aside for a National.

League Office in USPTA's World Headquarters building in Houston a centralized area for all league operations. We will hire League Secretaries (on an as-needed basis) within the National League Office in Houston and the existing national staff will provide public relations, marketing and other administrative support.

As a co-founder and avid supporter of the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP), USPTA intends to use the system throughout its league program. Many of our professionals already are active verifiers in the field .

programs. It stands as a primary example of what USPTA can do when the Executive Committee mandates that our efforts be directed specifically into a league.

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How can you be sure that USPTA's divisions will give this league their full support?

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The divisions are obv[ously the key to the successful implementation of this or any other USPTA project. Remember the suggestion and the decision to have the league was made by the Executive Committee, which is comprised of the divisions' presidents and regional vice presidents. USPTA is structured similarly to USTA in regard to geographic divisions, democratically elected national and regional boards of directors and appointed committees. Our national organization provides our divisions with most of their direct funding , and we are bound by common bylaws and finances. In addition , all of the national funds not returned directly to the divisions for their regional use are spent on programs which benefit the divisions as a national unit. This creates a close bond between the divisions and their national administrative office. As a result, we have no doubt that they will respond very positively to a national league structure.

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To what extent will computers be used in the administration of the league?

Are participating pros required to have computers?

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What other examples can USPTA offer to demonstrate its ability to manage a national league?

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Aside from Across America Tennis Day and other sports marketing endeavors, US PTA's administrative ability is best exemplified by the growth of USPTA as a national company Since 1982, our company has grown from a 2,800-member organization to an organization of more than 9,000 in 1992. We have increased our income and operations sevenfold, quadrupled our administrative staff and outgrown our administrative headquarters three times. This unprecedented growth. took place during a time when the tennis industry in general was experiencing a decline of almost the same magnitude. Our administrative success is due to our ability to organize our business and its programs and motivate our members to participate in those

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Who will serve as Area Directors and Site Directors (local league coordinators).

Will they be USPTA members or recreational player volunteers?

Computers will be used to streamline operations in the National League Office.

Although many USPTA members own computers, this is not a requirement. They still are able to take advantage of the computer generated information through the national office.

Our World Headquarters is acclaimed for its selective database marketing capabilities.

Since the microcomputer emerged on the market in 1981 USPTA has remained on the cutting edge of business computer technology (as it pertains to our needs). Our respective departments are linked with a Novell Advanced Netware Network making operational interfacing effortless between internal departments and selective individuals in the field .

Over the years, we have developed computer capabilities which help us carry out regular promotions to USPTA members, private and commercial clubs, club managers and others. These capabilities will be used effectively to promote the league.

USPTAmember or not the local league coordinator will be the best person for the job, selected on individual merit and experience . Although we plan to call upon our members to form a strong base for operations, it would be foolhardy to ignore the recreational playervolunteers and their respective spheres of influence.

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Why did USPTA organize the league into 16-player squads, and did USPTA consider using singles competition?

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Sixteen players on a squad sounds like a large number until one realizes that there are only four players at each of four different NTRP levels (two players per team). This actually should encourage participating facilities to enter more squads.

An added bonus is the opportunity for players to win at either or both , the level or squad competitions. A .weaker team at one level still might become a winner on a successful squad or a strong team still might win its competitive level even if the squad loses.

USPTA's national League Committee considered adding single competition , but felt that it would simplify matters if we stayed with a doubles format (at least during the start-up period), which worked well during our pilot program in Colorado. Nevertheless, the Association is more than willing to consider any input from its sponsors or members regarding a revised and improved league format.

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Three months of play in some parts of the United States can be inconvenient and expensive. What alternatives can you offer these areas?

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We recognize the difficulty of playing in colder climates in the fall and in some southern areas during the summer Therefore, we made our program flexible by allowing the pros to pick their playing time with in the months from July to December If any facilities are still involved in later stages of the USTA league playoffs, they may use this flexible time frame to avoid any scheduling conflicts.

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US PTA • USPTA professionals JoAnn Andrews and Doug Hofer received the 1991 USTA Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Community Service Award. The award is conferred annually by the USTA in cooperation with ITCA to two college tennis coaches who have made significant cbntributions to community tennis development. Andrews is the men's tennis coach at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. and Hofer is the men's tennis coach at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, Calif • The first 10 people to pay dues in each USPTA division are placed in a drawing for a case of Pro Penn balls. The nine people not selected as a winner are then placed in a drawing for a trip to Saddlebrook Resort.

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USTA • A Brookhaven, Pa. youth tennis program was named the 1991 National Junior Tennis League Chapter of the Year by the United States Tennis Association. Monica Androsko, the program leader, received the award at the 1991 USTA Recreational Tennis Leadership Workshop. The award honors an outstanding USTA/NJTL chapter which has demonstrated continued excellence in recreational tennis programming .

Associations • Club Managers Association of America has elected John R. Sullivan as president. Sullivan is the general manager of Grosse Point Yacht Club in Grosse Point, Texas. The As-

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• Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has donated more than 2,000 tennis racquets to charities and youth programs across the United States. The local and national organizations that will receive these racquets include Special Olympics, the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis andToysforTots. The racquets also will be used as part of the USTA Schools Program, and in the Chicago innercity neighborhood of Cabrini Green .

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Miscellany • Steven T Sheer has resigned as a managing editor of Tennis Week magazine to pursue other interests. His editorial duties will be taken over by Tennis Week editors Julie Tupper and Merril Chapman . Nina Talbot has joined the staff as a managing editor.

• Steve DeVoe has left the RCA Cham pion shipsin Indianapolis and is the newdirectorof professional tennis for the USTA. Tony Smith former treasurer and executive committee member of the tournament since 1986, will replace DeVoe at the RCA Championships.

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