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CEO's message

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Little Tennis tips

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Career development

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Industry action

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Classifieds

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Ambidextrous tennis - Blazing new trails

by Amory Veritas — The development of ambidextrous skills is no different for tennis than it is for playing the violin or the piano.

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growing family tennis

Mr. Sampras goes to Washington — USPTA pros make Tennis Across America

16 Conference registration form 17 Kids on court - Bringing families to La Quinta 18 Tentative 1998 World Conference schedule 20 Hotel reservation form 21 $30,000 USPTA International Championships form 23 Golf Cup and Team Scramble registration form

On the cover . . . Pete Sampras joined USPTA President Will Hoag and staff at the White House to participate in Tennis Across America activities. The children who attended the event were representatives from the Washington Tennis Foundation.

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CEO's message Public protest sometimes path to progress o editorial I've written in my 17-year tenure as stance on issues such as USTA's coaching certification, demonstrate that USPTA members are not only generUSPTA's executive director/CEO has generated as much response as the one published in June's ous contributors to our sport but that you also have ADDvantage magazine titled "Spin vs. reality â&#x20AC;&#x201D; USTA's strong feelings about your rights as teaching profesentry into coaching certification. sionals and how you should be treated.

I wanted to say thank you for the many phone calls It's also important to remember that more often and letters we received, all in support of USPTA's stance than not, USPTA does not voice its concerns in public on the issue. I appreciate your encouragement. because we are not necessarily at odds with a vast maSome of you said, "It's about time the USPTA (spejority of people in other groups and organizations with cifically me) is speaking up on issues like this. whom we have concerns or problems. For example, in I was surprised by this reaction since most cases USPTA and its divisions enit seemed to infer that some of you joy a wonderful working relationship thought that the editorial represented a with USTA's sections. Tennis benefits new attitude on my part and that I from the relationship between USPTA should have spoken out sooner. and USTA members in the grassroots.

The truth is, I've always spoken out So, why would we want to change this on behalf of the needs and rights of compatible alliance which is ultimately USPTA members, but I've done so begood for tennis?

Yet, if USTA's national policies behind closed doors or in private meetings.

I've tried to walk that fine line required come destructive to USPTA and its in association management by maintainmembers, there comes a point at which ing the necessary business diplomacy we would hope that our USTA sectional friends will realize what is happening while still candidly standing up for the Tim Heckler rights of our constituents. You can imagand work to change such policies. The ine that the circumstances have to be serious when we support of USTA's sections would cement the grassdecide it's time to air our differences in public. roots relationship and allow the national politicians from The job of representing you on a national level and both sides to work out the controversial issues.

It's clear that USTA is not always going to do what negotiating contracts and related issues that are in the best interest of USPTA is an important challenge. I've USPTA would want, and likewise USPTA will not alalways known that teaching professionals are traditionways do things with which USTA fully agrees. Howevally asked to carry the many burdens of the tennis induser, we need to create a mutual respect between the orgatry on the premise that it is "good for the game" or that nizations and our leaders in an effort to compromise it allows them to give back to a game that has supported on certain issues and be able to work through any and their profession. This theory in itself is not totally inevery problem. correct, but I've always been concerned that for fulfilling I know that as a USPTA member, you would like to this function, teaching professionals deserve and should have all the working details of this and other issues as be given the gratitude and respect of other groups in the they relate to your trade association representing you industry. USPTA should especially be accorded this from and your best interests. I hope this editorial has adeUSTA since our professionals make up 85 percent or quately explained why it is not always possible to dismore of the delivery force for USTA programs. Even so, cuss the issues publicly. this consideration is not always forthcoming.

USPTA's current administration, under the leaderUSPTA and its representatives have always fought ship of President Will Hoag, is the most communicato gain respect for our members and our profession, tive in the association's history. We hope that by combut we've held most of our discussions with industry municating with you, we will build a bond that will help us all work toward a common goal: The advancegroups behind closed doors. It's only when we feel that our requests arc falling on deaf ears, as in our recent ment of all other aspects of the tennis industry and the discussions with USTA, that we feel the need to break rights and privileges of USPTA members to determine our silence and solicit support from our members. their own destiny.

It's most rewarding to know that you support USPTA is really not asking for very much. In fact, USPTA's recent actions. Your confirmation of USPTA's you might sum up what we want in one word: RESPECT.

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President First Vice President Vice Presidents

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Little Teniw tip* Obstacle course tennis

by Amy Shepherd, USPTA, and John Oettli, USPTA An obstacle course is a good way to drill younger students. A typical course could encompass one-half of a tennis court and use approximately three different activity stations. The benefits of using a system like this are that it allows large groups of kids (four to six) to engage in continuous activity; it encourages, but does not rely upon, parent participation; it combines repetition of skills with movement and footwork; it reinforces memorization of the parts of the court; and it is both fun and challenging for the students.

Obstacle warmup

by A my Shepherd Ages: 3 to 8 Skills: Racquet handling and ball dribbling Materials: Two hula hoops, four to six bouncing balls, six to eight orange cones Course set up: Place hula hoops on the baseline in both alleys.

Ask for parent volunteers to hold the hoops up with the bottom touching the baseline. Place the orange cones in a diagonal line from the singles sideline at the net (on the ad side) to the singles sideline at the baseline (on the deuce side).

Students form a line behind the hula hoop on the ad side of the court. Each student needs a large bouncing ball. (Start with no racquets. As skills progress, include racquets, then try using smaller balls or tennis balls.) Make sure to demonstrate the course to the children. The first child dribbles the ball though the hula hoop (the child goes through the hoop), then rolls the ball with her hand (or racquet) down the alley to the net. (At this time, the next student in line may go.) She then dribbles the ball, while zigzagging through the cones, all the way to the baseline, and then dribbles the ball along the baseline and goes to the end of the line.

Each child goes through the course three or four times. Be sure to emphasize control vs. pace.

Train station

by John Oettli Ages: 3 to 5 Materials: Cones, Wilson Teaching Tower, chalk Course setup: Place cones in a line at the T. This is the starting point. Mark an X with the chalk where the children will stop to hit their forehands. Ask parents to stand on the corners of the baseline to help direct the children around the "tracks."

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To demonstrate the course, lead an all-class train around the tracks, with the pro as the conductor. Have the children chant the name of the line as you walk along it, sounding like a moving train (baseline, baseline, baseline, baseline).

To start the drill, students line up at the T. The pro shouts, "All aboard for train (insert child's name)." The first child shuffles across the service line to hit a pro-fed forehand. After the child hits the ball, the pro shouts, "All aboard for train (insert next student's name)." This is the signal for the next child in line to go. The first student then follows the singles sideline to the baseline, across the baseline, down the opposite singles sideline and back to the line. As they move along the train tracks, encourage the students to make train noises, such as "Chugga, chugga, chugga."

Groundstroke tower mania

by Amy Shepherd Ages: 6 to 8 Materials: Cones, Wilson Teaching Tower, hula hoop, basket of balls, chalk Course setup: Place cones on the center service line from the net to the service line. Place the Teaching Tower on the doubles sideline where it would meet the service line. Place the basket of balls in the alley on the ad side up by the net.

Students line up at the baseline/alley on the ad side of the court. The first student can stand inside the hula hoop (optional). The pro is at the net with the basket of balls. When the pro says, "Go," the first student runs down the alley, stops at a designated spot (use a cone, or mark an X with chalk), and prepares to hit a forehand or backhand. (Depending on their level, they can start in the ready position or sideways.) The pro feeds the ball (depending on the level, you may decide to feed from across the net) and the student hits the designated groundstroke. As the next student goes, the first one continues through the course by hopping on one foot, alternating feet, and zigzags through the course all the way to the service line. Next the student shuffles, facing the net, in the ready position across the service line to where it meets the singles sideline, and prepares to hit the designated groundstroke from the teaching tower. Finally, they run down the alley to the baseline (you can mix it up by having them run backward) and shuffle across the baseline, in the ready position facing the net, to the end of the line.

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Mr. Sampras goes to Washington USPTA pros make Tennis Across America

Pam Shriver signs autographs for children from the Washington Tennis Foundation.

Children from the Washington Tennis Foundation got a special treat when they attended the USPTA Tennis Across America clinic at the White House in May â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a free lesson from tennis great Pete Sampras.

In the past, Sampras has shown his support for USPTA programs by endorsing USPTA Little Tennis and by making a promotional video for related equipment.

This year, Tennis Across America once again u n i t e d USPTA professionals and volunteers in an effort to introduce tennis, "the sport for a lifetime," to as many new players as possible. Members really came

through in a big way, once again supporting the Tennis Across America program in an effort to increase participation in our great sport. This is the ninth consecutive year that USPTA professionals have volunteered their time, efforts and resources to make this grassroots event a success. Everyone involved should feel very proud of themselves and their organization for the efforts involved in making this the oldest and best program offering free lessons at the grassroots level to help increase awareness of tennis.

The h i g h l i g h t of Tennis Across America 1998 was the kickoff event held at the White House on May 8. Sampras was joined by Pam S h r i v e r and USPTA president Will Hoag on the White House tennis court.

This special Tennis Across America clinic included representatives from the USTA, TIA

and USPTA, and was a unique opportunity to promote our sport on a stage with worldwide significance.

In addition to lessons for the public, Tennis Across America features special multicultural clinics for groups who normally do not have the chance to play, including inner-city youth and wheelchair athletes, and followup lessons to keep players in the game. The instructional clinics are held at public and private tennis facilities, park and recreation centers, schools and other locations. The program depends not only on pros, but on help from volunteers and donations from industry manufacturers.

Here are some highlights from Tennis Across America 1998:

A new plaver learns how to pop up a lob.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Men's pro tour legend Vijay Amritraj was the head clinician for a Tennis Across

a success America Day clinic in Corpus Christi, Texas, that attracted more than 180 participants.

Amritraj was assisted by USPTA professionals Ron Woods, Steve Denton, Bill Morehouse, Punam Paul, Atlihan Binoz, Dennis Reed, Gerald Tjon-A-Joe, Carrie Jackson, Greg Howe and Gerry Maingot who all gave freely of their time in order to assure that this event was a success. Also assisting were volunteers Michelle Prejean, Corey Brooks and Mike Cancino. This Tennis Across America event included something for everyone: Little Tennis, a junior clinic and an adult clinic.

USPTA professional Mitch Adler hosted his sixth annual Tennis Across America clinic at Herman Park in Goldsboro, North Carolina. This Tennis Across America clinic was held in conjunction with the Kemper Tennis Classic. Adler was assisted

by Galen Treble, Alan Cuddington, Tom Cascarano and Bill Riddle. The clinic was open to kids ages 6 and up.

They were treated to games, giveaways and prizes. Over 100 kids took part in this fun-filled Tennis Across America event.

Susan M i n c h a u , USPTA professional in Johnstown, Penn., hosted a Tennis Across America event at the

More than 180 people participated in the Tennis Across America clinic held it Corpus Christi, Texas.

(Top)

USPTA pro Steve Denton works on volleys.

(Middle) Bill Morehouse, USPTA, demonstrates a forehand groundstroke.

(Bottom left) Vijay Amritraj demonstrates a stroke to adult participants.

(Bottom right) USPTA board member Ron Woods helps a young beginner learn how to make contact with the ball.

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The Hartsville Country Club in Hartsville, S.C., hosted a Tennis Across America event for in participants.

A group of people from the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped learned about tennis in Johnstown, Penn.

Westmont Hilltop High School. Minchau recruited several friends to host parties and clinics for students from the high school's early childhood development program, elementary students, adults, and for a very special group from the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped.

This group had the opportunity to experience firsthand how much fun tennis can be. Several of the students were given racquets at

the end of the event and all participants received a souvenir ball with the Tennis Across America logo. The participants were all treated to a picnic that was a fitting end to a perfect day. The students all left with the comment, "We'll be back."

On May 3 0, USPTA professional Celeste Pregracke celebrated Tennis Across America by hosting a multicultural clinic at Riverside Park in Libertyville, 111. Volunteers helping her with the clinic included Betsy Berry, Joe Lyden, Lisa Gulp and Geoff Gluck. The clinic hosted "lOO enthusiastic people who had a ball" learning the fundamentals of tennis. Pregracke used an unusual format by combining the regular population with the special population, which created a successful learning environment for everyone.

Wilson Racquet Sports representative Denny Schactner supplied equipment for the participants, and refreshments for the athletes and instructors were donated by Pepsi. A local business donated food for the event.

Although rain threatened the Tennis Across America event at the Brook Highland Rac-

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quet Club in Birmingham, Ala., it was not enough to keep USPTA professional Carrie Cimmo from hosting a spectacular event. The charity clinic, held during the Eddleman USTA Challenger, drew almost 150 participants.

Not only did they receive a fun-filled day of free tennis, but each participant was also treated to lunch along with an impromptu demonstration of Unified Special Olympics tennis. Cimino did an outstanding job training mentally challenged youngsters and adults from the area. The local Ladies Interclub Tennis League even donated shirts for all the participants. â&#x20AC;˘ The Hartsville Country Club in Hartsville, S.C., hosted its eighth annual Tennis Across America event on May 23.

The event, hosted by head professional Joe Capobianco and associate professional Chris Hoshour, had I I I participants. Held in cooperation with the Mental Health Association, 23 volunteers gave generously of their time to help with this event. Children between the ages of 5 and 13 were treated to prizes donated by Wilson, Penn, Prince and local companies.

They had a great time learning the basics of tennis.

Tennis Across America is part of an industry-wide effort to increase the popularity of the sport. To all USPTA professionals who participated in 1998 Tennis Across America, we say congratulations and thanks. You are a part of the oldest and most successful program in the industry that is aimed at increasing the number of new participants in our sport. *&°

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WHEN IT COMES TO SERIOUS SUN PROTECTION, THE RE'S NOTHING ELSE LIKE US.

by Diane Richbourg, USPTA staff writer

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he warning is being ;ounded in all direc:ions by doctors and nedia: Stay out of the ;un, especially at midday, to reduce the chances of getting skin cancer.

But what if you're a tennis professional making a living on the court?

First, know that the tan skin once thought of as a perk of the o job is really a sign of sun damage, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. And, know that your chances of developing skin cancer are very

real, and that it can be deadly.

Then, to preserve your livelihood and possibly save your life, learn how to lessen your chance of getting skin cancer and watch for warning signs.

"One thing my dermatologist told me was she just wants me to be aware, not paranoid," said Christine Koutras, USPTA and part-time pro at The Field Club in Sarasota. "She realizes that's my job."

The AAD estimates about I million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year, and 8,500 will die from skin cancer.

Since having cancerous cells removed from her body, Koutras, like fellow USPTA professionals Jim Reffkin, Mike Van Zutphen and Kirk Anderson, is very aware of the danger of too much sun exposure.

Koutras knew that she has several risk factors for skin cancer: light eyes, fair skin and blonde hair. At 51, she has spent long hours in the Florida sun as a state-ranked junior, tournament player and a teaching professional for 27 years.

So Koutras has done what doctors still recommend: Wear a wide-brim hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (since it became available) when teaching and have her skin checked regularly by a dermatologist.

During a routine exam in May 1997, Koutras said her dermatologist noticed dry

spots around her eyes and scaling under her chin (probably the result of the sun's reflection off the court). The biopsy showed the patches to be squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer and a type that can metastasize.

Squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, have a 95 percent cure rate when properly treated. They account for about 96 percent of the new cancer cases in the United States each year, according to the AAD. The remaining 4 percent of cases is malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, killing an estimated 6,800 Americans each year. It, too, is curable in its earliest stages.

Koutras also had developed precancerous lesions (actinic keratosis) on her face and forearms. These are generally small scaly spots commonly found on the face and hands that can become skin cancer.

Since Koutras' cancer was removed, she has been even more diligent about sun safety. She avoids the sun in the middle of the day, no longer taking that opportunity to go for a run between lessons. Her part-time schedule usually allows her to avoid teaching lessons between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. She wears a strong sunblock and reapplies it every two hours, and often see Sunscreen, Page 12

People with light hair and fair skin should take extra care in protecting their skin as they are at a higher risk than those with darker skin.

Even if you take every precaution, you should not ignore

Wearing sunscreen is important, but it should not be the

warning signs of skin damage. Check your skin regularly for signs

primary source of protection. Avoid the sun whenever possible,

of skin cancer, :ancer, such as changes in the number, size, shape and

and when work keeps you in the sun:

rnlnr nf ninmentfid nrffns. such surh as the followinn. pigmented areas, following.

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ABCDs of Melanoma

ML mpupip Asymmetry — one half unlike the other half

Use natural shade whenever possible, such as when previev ing or reviewing a lesson, and during drink breaks.

• Wear a hat with a wide brim to cover face, neck and ears.

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Border irregular — scalloped or poorly circumscribed border.

• Wear sunglasses that block UV rays and a lip balm that contains sunscreen.

• Wear clothing with SPF protection, or wear dark clothing or tightly woven fabrics that filter out the sun and reflect heat, • Avoid the sun between 1 1 a.m. and 3 p.m. as much as possible.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology

When doing a self-examination: Examine your front and back in a mirror, then the sides with arms raised.

Look at forearms, upper underarms and palms.

Look at the backs of the legs and feet, between toes and soles of feet.

Examine the back of the neck and scalp with a mirror, parting the hair for closer inspection.

Check the back and buttocks with a mirror.

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Sunscreen

Choosing a sunscreen

From Page 10

• "Br0ad spectrum" sunscreens protect igainst UVB and UVA rays. They may contain benzophenones, oxybenzone, sulisobenzone, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and Parsol 1 789 (butyl methoydibenzoylmethane, or avobenzone).

teaches in a long-sleeve shirt and a largebrim hat that straps under her chin.

Even with these precautions, she found out that the cancer under her chin has come back and will have to be removed again.

Going back to work in the sun after a skin cancer diagnosis is scary, Koutras said. "It's especially scary since this came back, because I figured I did everything I had to do and it came back again. The only thing that gives me comfort is I have faith in the doctors I see regularly so we can stay on top of it.'

Four years ago, doctors removed several areas of basal cell carcinoma from the forehead, neck, shoulders and forearms of Mike Van Zutphen, director of tennis at the Mesa Country Club and USPTA Master Pro. "People don't realize that early damage doesn't show up until much later," said Van Zutphen, whose cancer was diagnosed almost 20 years after he began teaching. That's why he doesn't let his children in the sun without sunscreen and why he advises that teaching professionals have their skin checked by a dermatologist twice a year.

As important as they are to your care, don't wait for a doctor or anyone else to take control of your health care, said Jim Reffkin, USPTA Master Pro.

• The type of sunscreen — cream, gel, lotion, wax sticks, etc. - is a matter of personal choice. Men may prefer sprays that penetrate hair on their arms and legs • more than lotions. Some sunscreens may contain alcohol that is drying to a person's skin.

• All sunscreens, even water-resistant ones, need to be reapplied every two hours or immediately after swimming or strenuous activities and toweling. Gels need to be reapplied frequently because they sweat or wash off more easily, but may be preferaHe to acne-prone people.

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ABA was the original compound used as a basic ingredient in sunscreen; but, i stained clothes. Newer PABA esters rarely stain clothes. People sensitive to PABA in gredients should look for alternatives such as benzophenones (oxybenzone), cinnamate (octylmethyl cinnamate and cinoxate) and salicylates.

• Sunblocks physically deflect UV rays, while sunscreens chemically absorb them. New er sunblocks, such as micronized titanium dioxide, offer substantial UVA and UV protection. They are also less conspicuous on the skin than original ones.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology

When Reffkin, director of tennis for the city of Tucson for 24 years, noticed a small growth in the corner of his eye, he asked three doctors if it was a potential problem and received negative answers, he said. When it grew, he went back to his ophthalmologist and asked to have it removed.

Tests on the growth proved it to be basal cell carcinoma. Because the cancer

was at the tear duct, a plastic surgeon operated. As the layers were removed and tested, the cancer was found to have grown right up to Reffkin's eye.

"I could have lost my eye," said Reffkin, who has had three procedures to remove skin cancer in two years. "The whole message here is that you have to take control of this stuff and get to know the kinds of things that are going on."

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Students should be taught how to take care of themselves in the sun, Reffkin and Koutras said. Reffkin's staff members wear funny hats to children's summer camps to remind kids to wear their own hats. They also provide sunscreen. Koutras hands out copies of an informative article she wrote for the USPTA Florida Division newsletter and makes sun safety part of her lessons.

Pros can also: • Have students take their breaks in the shade.

• Use alternative scoring to keep matches shorter during the day.

• Provide sunscreen, hats and sunglasses for sale in the pro shop.

• Set a good example.

Koutras wants everyone to know how to take precautions now. She still loves being in the sun and is disappointed that she has had to change her lifestyle.

But those lifestyle changes enable her to continue teaching.

If she couldn't teach anymore, she said, "I don't know what I'd do." *&>

What is SPF? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. It is calculated comparing the amount of time needed to produce sunburn on protected skin vs. unprotected skin. For example, if a fair-skinned person who normally turns red after 10 minutes of sun exposure uses sunscreen rated SPF 15, it will take 150 minutes of sun exposure for the skin to turn red. Using SPF 2, it would take only 20 minutes.

SPF 30 absorbs 97 percent of sunburning rays. SPF 15 absorbs 93 percent of sunburning rays and SPF 2 quals 50 percent absorption.

Dermatologists strongly recommend wearing a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher year-round. Even on cloudy days, 80 percent of the sun's ultraviolet rays pass through the clouds.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology

Skin cancer screenings USPTA endorsee SmartShield Sunscreen provides free skin cancer screenings at several divisional conventions each year. At a screening one year ago, a small nodule was found on USPTA member Kirk Anderson's ear, Drompting him to seek further evaluation. The nodule was found to be a melanoma. It and several lymph nodes were removed from Anderson's body, according to a etter USPTA received from Anderson, and the cancer was successfully removed.

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hile USPTA has always enisters and teaches Teenie Tennis lessons cofB&ge^g&ttendees to bring their famiand camps year-round at the Redmond Parks Department, Townsend Gilbert, nalies to the annual World Conference, this year, special activities have been planned tional USPTA vice president, has presentfor the children. ed several USPTA Little Tennis Specialty A morning camp is included in all Courses and led clinics for children around child registration packages and will be the country. Little Tennis is a nationwide rogram for children ages 3 to 10. held Thursday, Friday and Saturday o o mornings from 8 a.m. to noon.

Parents may also enroll their children (Thursday's camp will end at in the optional afternoon camps: 12:30 p.m.) As part of the Thursday from 1:30 to 5:30 morning camp, chilp.m., Friday from I to 5 p.m., dren will attend and Saturday from I to 5 p.m. Eacja-^fternoon tennis clinics led

by USPTA profescamp cbsÂŁs--$28. sionals Ann Bartek, In both the Marceil Whitney and morning and afternoon camps, Townsend Gilbert hildren will parfrom 8 to 9 ticipate in indoor and Thursday outdoor activities, includand Saturing arts and crafts, games day and from 11 a.m. to noon and videos. on Friday.

All camps are for THE FAMILY THAT children ages 3 to I I .

Ann Bartek is the author of / Want to Play PLAYS TOGETHER, Children must be potty trained to attend.

Tennis, a children's book STAYS TOGETHER that teaches the basics of The children's registratennis. She is the tennis director and head tion fee also includes a special menu at the nightly parties. (Older children, ages professional at the Lincoln Racquet Club 12-18, will receive the adult registration in Lincoln, Neb. Marceil Whitney is a tenpackage.) T-shirts will be given to all regnis professional at Central Park Tennis istered children.

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Learn from King how Olympian thinking can help you gain access to the kind of energy and creativity you need to stay focused and connected to what really matters in your life.

King will give her presentation Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. following the annual Awards Breakfast.

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Tentative 1998 USPTA World Conference schedule Saturday 9/19 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Sunday 9/20 9-10 a.m.

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

4-5 p.m.

Racquet acceleration and control - F. Hassan International Championships Implementing productive practice sessions - D. Porter, Ed.D.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Monday 9/21 9-10 a.m. .,*ÂŁ..

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

2-3 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Improvisations! tennis teaching - M. Brandenburg International Championships Emotion and energy management - B. Young, Ph.D. How to promote yourself as a tennis pro - G. Winder Strategy for competitive singles play - K. DeHart

1:30-5:30 p.m.

2-5 p.m.

2:45-3:45 p.m.

Tuesday 9/22 9-10 a.m.

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

1 -4 p.m.

1-5 p.m.

2-3 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Roadblocks to success: dilemmas in junior development - C. Jones International Championships So you want to build a tennis club - B. Schroeder Certification Training Course (upgrades only) Specialty Course 1: Competitive doubles patterns - T. Martin Fear.- playing the ultimate opponent - L. LeClaire Complete conditioning for tennis - T. Ellenbecker/P. Roetert, Ph.D.

4-5 p.m.

Wednesday 9/23 8-9 a.m.

Teaching the serve: the badminton model - J. McLennan Tomada+superficie de la cancha-estilo del jugador (Spanish) E. Garcia Using computers to run your facility - M. Rodriguez Certification Exam upgrades (English & Spanish) 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Live ball instruction - D. Kozlowski 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Streetennis (Spanish) - L. Mediero Lend me your ears - H. Asaff 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Teaching doubles with the ball machine - S. Oley Highly debated issues on stroke production - V. Braden 11:45 a.m.-12 :45 p.m Creative problem solving equals success - M. Kernodle, Ph.D./ J. Moore Teaching like a martial arts master - R. Thomas 1-2 p.m.

On-court drills with Dennis Ralston - D. Ralston 1-6 p.m.

International Championships finals 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Specialty Course 2: Sports medicine/biomechanics - P. Roetert, Ph.D./T. Ellenbecker Specialty Course 3: Sports psychology/motor learning C. Mclaughlin, Ph.D./M. Kernodle, Ph.D. Specialty Course 4: Physiology/nutrition - J. Chandler/P LoveJohnson 2:45-3:45 p.m.

How Feng Shui can improve your pro shop and facility - D. Oon, Ph.D. 4-5 p.m.

Tennis games and more tennis games for kids - R. Vasquez Jr. How to run a successful tennis event - F. Velasco 7-9 p.m.

Wilson welcoming party Thursday 9/24 7-8 a.m.

7-9 a.m.

8-9 a.m.

9-10:30 a.m.

9-11 a.m.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

9:15-10:15a.m.

Early bird tennis aerobics (TenniCize) - Dino and Donnia Bondallian Sport Science Level II A, B, C testing Children's tennis: / Want to Play Tennis - A. Bartek; Teenie Tennis M. Whitney; USPTA Little Tennis - T. Gilbert Wheelchair tennis - B. Moore, Ph.D. Una cancha: demasiados estudiantes (Spanish) - E. Garcia The ideal string job - D. Sunderlin Spouses tennis aerobics (TenniCize) - Dino and Donnia Bondallian Marketing the total professional - online and off - T. Heckler CTC on court New blood and hooking peewees - M. Devlin Como aumentar lecciones de tenis (Spanish) - F Velasco

6 p.m.

How to become a peak performing professional - G. Sailes, Ph.D. Streetennis - L. Mediero The psychology of negotiating - J. Michalko Seminar contest Spouses luncheon and speaker General session: T_NNIS - Putting the Entrepreneur back into TENNIS - panel discussion moderated by Mark McMahon Golf tournament - team scramble sponsored by Wilson Open play for attendees Specialty Course 5: Club tennis programming - L. Karageanes Certification Exam upgrades (on court) Just for kids: high-activity games and skill builders - J. Dinoffer Getting known in the tennis industry - M. Adler The ultimate approach to tennis coaching - D. O'Meara Substance abuse - R Waldman TBA - National Life of Vermont Family night and division parties

Friday 9/25 8-9:30 a.m.

10-11 a.m.

10:15-11:45 a.m.

11 a.m.-noon

Awards Breakfast General session: Olympian thinking in the game of life - M. King Spouses tennis aerobics (TenniCize) - Dino and Donnia Bondallian Children's tennis: / Want to Play Tennis - A. Bartek; Teenie Tennis M. Whitney; USPTA Little Tennis - T. Gilbert 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. /Answering the most commonly asked question in tennis, "What can we learn from our students?" - G. Tilmanis Ejercicios para principiantes (Spanish) - L. Mediero A nutrition program for the tennis professional - J. Groppel, Ph.D. Seminar contest 1-5 p.m.

Manufacturers' on-court demos Specialty Course 6: Equipment consulting - D. Sunderlin 1-6 p.m.

International Team Championships 2-5 p.m.

CTC (written and grips/English & Spanish) 2:45-3:45 p.m.

The doubles connection - K. Dillard Teaching within the system - J. McLennan 4-5 p.m.

Teaching ball recognition with the ball machine - S. Oley Member/guest tournaments - R. Woods 6-8 p.m.

Tennis Buying Show reception 6-10 p.m.

Tennis Buying Show Saturday 9/26 7-8 a.m.

Early bird tennis aerobics (TenniCize) - Dino and Donnia Bondallian Innovative ways to market and sell tennis lessons - L. Karageanes 8-9 a.m.

Children's tennis: / Want to Play Tennis - A. Bartek; Teenie Tennis M. Whitney, USPTA Little Tennis - T. Gilbert 8:15-9:15a.m.

Changes in the game over the last 30 years - B. Tym Tencap - P. Hitch 9-10:30 a.m.

Spouses tennis aerobics (TenniCize) - Dino and Donnia Bondallian 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Certification Exam 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tennis Buying Show 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Global modern tennis techniques - B. Hobden Sport nutrition for the tennis athlete - J. Groppel, Ph.D. Seminar contest 1-5 p.m.

Specialty Course 7: Teaching large groups of children and adults - B. Tym 1-6 p.m.

Golf Cup sponsored by Penn International Team Championship finals 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Professional promotions - T. Post Battle of Divisions 5-6:30 p.m.

7-9 p.m.

Penn party Sunday 9/27 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Certification Exam

Specialty Course registration form Please check the Specialty Course(s) you wish to attend. The fee for each Specialty Course is $25. _ _ _ _

Specialty Course 1 Specialty Course 2 Specialty Course 3 Specialty Course 4

_ Specialty Course 5 _ Specialty Course 6 _ Specialty Course 7

Total number of Specialty Courses selected Total payment enclosed World Conference registration fee payment is required.

Return this form with payment to: USPTA World Headquarters One USPTA Centre, 3535 Briarpark Drive, Houston, TX 77042, ATTN: Membership Department

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The hotel will not accept reservations over the phone.

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General information • All reservation requests must be received by August 19, 1998. Requests received after this date, or for dates other than the main conference period, will be accepted on a space-available basis only.

• Please include one night's room revenue as a deposit in the form of credit card number (with an expiration date valid through date of departure) or check, which will hold your room until midnight of the day following your scheduled arrival date. Upon arrival, the deposit will be applied to the last confirmed night of the reservation. In the event of your early departure, the deposit is nonrefundable unless the hotel is notified prior to, or at the time of check-in.

Cancellation notice of 14 days is required fora refund.

Early departure will result in forfeiture of deposit. When canceling or changing your reservation by telephone, be sure to obtain a cancellation or confirmation number.

The hotel will make every effort to honor requests for specific types and locations of rooms. However, on occasions when such requests cannot be met, the hotel reserves the right to provide alternate accommodations.

1998 $30,000 USPTA International Championships Presented by lljl Racquet Sports What: Singles and doubles competition, open and age categories When: Sept. 19-23. Starting times for first-round singles matches will be mailed September 1.

Where: La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, Calif.

Player/event regulations: Each eligible player is limited to two events.

An event is two players or teams competing. Men's open limited to a 128-draw. Events may use block seeding, depending on size and strength of draw.

Mixed doubles rule: Players may play regular doubles and mixed doubles.

Surface: Hard court Individual entry fees: $50/singles, $20/doubles. Tournament players must register for the World Conference on Tennis ; tournament and convention fees must be paid separately (see convention registration form, Page 16). Singles entry and fees deadline, August 15. Doubles may register at tournament site, preregistration encouraged.

Match scoring: Regular match scoring, two of three tiebreaker sets.

Rules: USTA. 15-minute default rule in effect. Players allowed minimum hour rest between singles matches, 30 minutes between singles and doubles matches or two doubles matches.

Dress code: Proper tennis attire. No T-shirts, tank tops or Capri tights.

Player eligibility: Current USPTA members in good standing who preregister for World Conference on Tennis. All membership requirements must be completed by June 13 to allow for grading exam and processing application. USPTA will not be held responsible by any individual or division if entry is not accepted due to not fulfilling requirements before the 60-day deadline.

Prize money: Determined by the number of entries received up to a maximum of $30,000.

Tentative starting schedule:

Sept. 19 Time TEA — start MOS, M35S. 5 p.m. — Sign up ends for all doubles.

Sept. 20 9 a.m. — Start WOS, M40S, M45S. 3 p.m. — Start MOD, M35D, M40D, M45D, WOD. Sept. 21 9 a.m. — Start remainder men's singles and women's singles.

3 p.m. — Start remainder men's doubles and women's doubles.

5 p.m. — Start MXD. This schedule may change as a draw increases. Players are advised to arrive one day before first scheduled match.

Tournament Staff: Frank Kelly, tournament director; Kathy O'Neal, Todd Ruedisili and Gary Scanlon, Tournament Committee.

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$40 per set (please pay for golf clubs at 'the Golf Shop)

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August 25

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Teaching pros share tennis tips f'i^^ You know . . . what's his name My students are beginners of all ages, and when asked the question, "Did you see any of the U.S. Open this year?" they will answer, "I watched the final match between Patrick Rafter and what's his name." So I've incorporated a new way of getting juniors to know "what's his name."

During a lesson, I'll give students the opportunity to hit a target area and earn ATP Tour Cards. They love the cards and collect their favorite players, such as locals Andre Agassi and Michael Chang. Not only do I give out the cards, but I'll also sit down and discuss some of the information about each individual on the back of the cards. I'm very surprised at what we don't know about some of the players' playing experience and backgrounds, especially the new foreign young guns like Gustavo Kuerten.

I like to pick a time that the juniors need a break, such as after conditioning drills when they are tired, to discuss and pick out cards. This gives them something to look forward to after a part of the lesson that's not always the most enjoyable.

Some of the remarks the kids say make me chuckle inside, such as, "Is he any good?" I have to answer the question with, "He's better than me," and that always seems to be enough to get them to want the card. They are also beginning to understand the four major Grand Slam tournaments and what the ATP Tour is.

When handing out prizes, make sure it's not always for

winning a game or hitting a target. Throw in a spontaneous card for whoever says "Nice shot" or give one to the person who smiles the most. Remind them of Stefan Edberg and the s p o r t s m a n s h i p he displays.

There are many ways to relate students' abilities to those of the pros' and they love to be reminded of how great they are.

Matt Springer, USPTA Henderson, Nev.

Every now and then, play a set of no-bounce to sharpen your attack skills.

No-bounce tennis Play "no-bounce" tennis to improve your doubles skills.

It is often very difficult to get players to come to the net in doubles. However, since people are competitive by nature, they will all come to the net when they are not allowed to let the ball bounce. I've seen "C" players look like "A" players when they attack the net. Nobounce tennis is a lot of fun.

With enough practice, it will become a natural response after serving or returning.

Here is how to play: Each player serves 4 points.

The only time the ball can bounce is the serve. Play to a total of 16 no-bounce points.

Every now and then, play a set of no-bounce to sharpen your attack skills. An excellent benefit of this game is that you have to volley or smash the lob before it bounces. Perfect this drill with your partners and your doubles game will improve.

TJ. Cardwell, USPTA Vero Beach, Fla. What's your angle?

R u n n i n g down angles throughout a match will fatigue a player and make him less effective. If you can get your opponent to take a step into his alley, you should win that point.

When your opponent has to run wide to retrieve your angle, he has several disadvantages. When a player is moving to hit a ball, he has less control than if he were stopped and set. Also, movement reduces vision, so a mis-hit is more apt to occur.

Returning a shot on the run will have less power because it is more difficult to get good body rotation. The most obvious disadvantage is that he will be out of position for your next shot.

You need to be selective when you try an angle. Trying an angle from the center of your court creates two problems.

One, the angle has to be so close to the line that it causes too many wide shots. Two, it doesn't pull your opponent wide enough to cause him problems, but it sets him up to pull you wide with a good angle.

For winning tennis, wait for a ball that is closer to the alley than the center of the court before you hit your awesome angle.

Dave Romberg, USPTA Englewood, Colo.

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n training for the high jump, Dick Fosbury decided to do something that no one else had ever done before — go over the bar headfirst and backward. Everyone else was scissoring" over the bar, so when Fosbury introduced his now-famous "flop" it probably was met with skepticism and derision. Nobody's laughing now.

It is no longer referred to as the "Fosbury flop" because it has become the standard method. It now seems hard to imagine that the high jump was ever performed any other way.

The same kind of moldbreaking innovation was introduced in skiing by Stem Enckson in the 1940s and '50s. He was the only one who went around a slalom gate with his back facing the pole rather than his chest, as everyone else did.

He broke all records using his "reverse shoulder" trademark and pretty soon all the scoffers followed.

In golf, Byron Nelson swung the club high over his right shoulder and, with what was called a "flat left wrist," drove the clubhead through the ball on a straighter approach angle than any of his predecessors. He won 11 tournaments in a row, a feat t h a t probably never will be matched. It was not long before the stubborn t r a d i t i o n a l i s t s started using the more upright swing, which was the predominant characteristic of Nelson's method.

The first top-level player who ever played tennis with a twohanded backhand was a man named Vivien McBride who competed in the 1930s. But it wasn't until diminutive Pancho Segura played championship tennis with a two-handed forehand and then coached Jimmy Connors to play a two-handed backhand that the idea of having two hands on the racquet became a

respectable alternative. The twohanded backhand is now a standard stroke with most women players and many of the top men players on the pro circuit.

In each of these examples, an individual decided to do something that had not been done before — in a sense, to "go against all odds." It all started with an idea. Each idea probably stemmed from looking at the best performers of the day and asking what it would take to better those performances.

One thing it probably took was a healthy disrespect for "tradition for its own sake." There is nothing quite so mindless as doing something a certain way simply because everybody else has always done it that way. If it were not for individuals who were willing to go "against the flow," no breakthroughs in anything would come about. But sometimes breakthroughs don't come about as a result of new methodology. Sometimes it happens through improved equipment. An innovation in equipment may dictate a change in methodology. The fiberglass vaulting pole is a good example of that.

There is an unheralded experiment in tennis equipment and methodology going on right now at a little public tennis court in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

An early morning visit to the court will find a young USPTA professional working on an idea that goes against all odds. The idea is to develop a playing approach that incorporates the unique talents of Monica Seles, Luke Jensen, Steffi Graf and a past champion, Beverly Baker Fleitz.

Lest you think that this is an unworkable mish-mosh, consider this. Adam Burt serves with either hand like Luke Jensen, plays two-handed on both sides like Monica Seles, has a back-

hand slice like Steffi Graf with either hand, and also plays a onehanded forehand from either side like Beverly Baker Fleitz did when she was a national champion in the late '50s. In other words, any shot that can be played, Adam can play with either or both hands.

Adam is arguably the best totally ambidextrous tennis player in the world. That might at first sound as spurious a title as "the best one-legged tap-dancer in the world." After all, there's not that many of them around.

But, there's more to this than meets the eye.

The racquet that Adam uses is specifically designed for ambidextrous play. It was patented in 19 5 7 by a man named Woods, probably as a result of his having seen Beverly Baker Fleitz play her now-famous single-handed forehand with either hand. Although Beverly had a decided advantage in reach and power, the one problem she had was in having to quickly "juggle" the racquet from one hand to the other when under pressure. The solution to this problem was to design a racquet with two side-byside grips, one for each hand, so that no switching is necessary.

This double-grip racquet, which incidentally is "legal," is the kind that Adam uses.

This combination of bilateral methodology and a new and "weird-looking" piece of equipment is scary for those who are faint of heart. Even though every handball player in the world hits the ball with the palm of either hand, even though every drummer, swimmer, weighthfter, gymnast, juggler, boxer, etc. uses either and both hands, there's a mindset that says, "Yeah, but not in tennis!" And, even though the modern in-line skates must have seemed weird-looking to oldtime roller skaters and even though a surfboard with a sail on

it was once weird-looking and unacceptable to hard-core surfers, even though every innovation looks weird compared to its predecessor, things that are different create confusion and fear.

It takes a special kind of intestinal fortitude to blaze a new trail.

There are now 21 other trailblazers using this racquet and they all have developed a high level of ambidexterity. A 12-year-old junior won three tournaments in one summer using it. A 50-yearold former member of the USTA Sport Science Committee played the racquet for more than a year and finished in the finals with it several times. The thing that is unusual about all these players is not that they have particular inherent aptitudes; ambidextrous skill development is commonplace. It is that they have openminded attitudes. The development of ambidextrous skills is no different for tennis than it is for playing the violin or the piano. It takes practice and work. Maybe those who are responsible for future player development should take a serious look at this approach to the game.

One of the remarks Adam uses from time to time is stolen from an ad that introduced the now-standard Prince oversized racquet in the mid-'70s. It showed one of the bad boys of early tennis, Ion Tiriac, glaring his best Svengali glare, with the challenging caption that read, "After you make fun of my racquet, you'd better be prepared to play a little tennis!"

It has become a trite and perhaps too-often quoted phrase but it nevertheless is still true: "There's nothing quite so inevitable as an idea whose time has come." A more balanced, bilateral approach to tennis is inevitable. Will "what's his name in Hermosa Beach" help bring that about?

I wouldn't bet against it! «£•

There is nothing quite so mindless as doing something a certain way simply because everybody else has always done it that way.

ml Amory Veritas \>tgan teaching tennis in 1988 and worked for two seasons in the NJTL program at Penmar Park in Venice, Calif.

He is a part-time stringer and tennis consultant at Sport Chalet, an i8-store retail chain in Southern California.

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Specialty Courses (2 credits per four-hour course; 4 credits per eight-hour course) Teaching Large Croups of Adults and Children, Aug. 14, Boston, Mass.

(4 hours), T. Gilbert Teaching Large Groups of Adults and Children, Aug. 21, Biloxi, Miss. (4 hours), R. Tym Teaching Large Groups of Adults and Children, Sept. 12, McLean, Va. (4 hours), B. Tym Competitive Doubles Patterns, Sept. 22, La Quinta, Calif. (4 hours), T. Martin "Sports Medicine/Biomechanics, Sept. 23, La Quinta, Calif. (4 hours), P. Roetert/ T. Ellcnbecker "Sports Psychology/Motor Learning, Sept. 23, La Quinta, Calif. (4 hours), C. McLaughlin/ M. Kernodle "Physiology/Nutrition, Sept. 2 3 , La Quinta, Calif. (4 hours),/. Chandler/P. Love Johnson "Club Tennis Programming, Sept. 24, La Quinta, Calif. (4 hours), L. Karageanes "Equipment Consulting, Sept. 25, La Quinta, Calif. (4 hours), D. Sunderlin "Teaching Large Groups of Adults and Children, Sept. 26, La Quinta, Calif.

(4 hours), B. Tym *Tkese Specialty Courses are being offered at the Z99<S USPTA World Conference on Tennis in La Quinta, Calif. A course registration form is on Page 18. You must be registered for the conference to attend a Specialty Course.

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USPTA Marcus Downes Lyon, USPTA, has been promoted to head tennis professional for NorthRiver, a private club in Tuscaloosa, Ala., owned and operated by Gulf States Paper Corp.

Card Gardiner, USPTA, has resigned as director of tennis at Gardiner's Resort on Camelback in Scottsdale, Ariz., to pursue other interests in tennis.

USPTA member Vikki Beggs has been granted a license by the Florida Department of Health in mental health counseling. She is the sports psychologist for the Florida Atlantic University s tennis teams.

Joan Hannas, USPTA, tennis director at the Columbia Racquet Club in Florham Park, N.J., is retiring after 24 years at the club. She has been the club's only director since it opened in 1974Pam Shriver, Dennis Van der Meer, Nick Bollettieri, Tom Gullikson.

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USPTA professional Roger Mitten is the new tennis director for The Mitten Bannockburn Club in Bannockburn, 111.

David Zeutas-Broer, USPTA, was named the USPTA Eastern Division Coach of the Year. He is Z.eutas-Broer the director of the Serious FunÂŽ holistic tennistraining program for ranked juniors in Acton, Mass.

USPTA president Will Hoag was interviewed in Florida by Dave Koflowski, USPTA, host of Fundamentally Sound Tennis Talk.

Ko^lowski will soon be hosting a new biweekly show, Sunshine Tennis Talk, that will be televised statewide on the Sunshine Network.

USPTA Southwest Division 1998 award winners Pro of the Year Community Service Award High School Coach of the Year Coach of the Year Female Player of the Year Male Player of the Year

Jason Jamison Tom Breece Scott Nichols Greg Prudhomme Molly McGrath Greg Prudhomme

3 5 and Older Male Player of the Year

Eric Styrmoe

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President of Oncourt Offcourt Joe Dinoffer, a USPTA Master Professional, has just produced the "Just for Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; zoo Games and Skill Builders" video series. The video features skill-building exercises designed to energize any activity for children while they develop essential skills for all sports. Each tape costs $29.95 or the set

USPTA Florida Division 1998 award winners Pro of the Year Coach of the Year USTA/Florida Section/ USPTA Service Award Men's Open Player of the Year

Chip Brooks Robert Shetler Dave Richardson Jeff Cohen

Men's 3 5 Player of the Year

Frank Swope

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Gewan Maharaj

Women's Open Player of the Year Women's 35 Player of the Year

Tara Collins Sabita Maharaj

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Associations Charles F. Forbes was elected to be the 21st president of the National Club Association. Elected to serve in other officer positions were J. Bryan Williams, vice president; Frank T Stover, treasurer; and Robert C. James, secretary. Douglas M. Mancino was elected to

the board of directors.

Miscellany The Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge will be held Sept. 3-7 at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami. The event was created to provide African American professionals with a unique networking event. For more information or to sign up, call (800) 209-7229-

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McCleary, died May 27She and her husband were cofounders of the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame and co-curators of the museMcClear um. A memorial has been established in her name for the Texas Tennis Museum and Hall of Fame, 1108 S. University Parks Drive, Waco, Texas 76706.

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EMPLOYMENT Great opportunity at Franklin Racquet Club in Southfield, Mich. A multipurpose, upper-scale club with 16 indoor courts needs a tennis professional to teach group and private lessons to j u n i o r s and adults. Contact Steve Krischbaum at (248) 352-8000.

BERKHEIMER'S TENNIS SERVICES, a pro-placement service in Vero Beach, Fla., is actively matching USPTA managers, tennis directors, head pros and assistants to clubs and resorts nationwide. Call Gerry Berkheimer for details at (561)

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