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USPTA professional Dennis Ralston gives a private lesson on court. This issue of ADDvantage provides teaching pros information from on-court eye protection to taking advantage of the senior boom.

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by jim Taylor; Ph.D., USPTA - The quality of any tennis p erformance is influenced by three factors: ability, motivation and the difficulty of the task . ·

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USPTA members , families and friends are invited to enjoy the eclectic experience of South Florida during the I 999 US PTA World Conference on Tennis .

36 ADD program an advantage for diversity in tennis USPTA's Advancing Development and Diversity program offers free training to economically disadvantaged people who want to tea ch tennis .

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George Bush, tenois YIPs lend all-star support as cochairs ofUSPTA's Tenni s Across America TM

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(;fQS messag_~~---I recently ran into Jim Loehr at the Intermountain Division convention.

He showed me a wondeiful article he had written to honor three great men he had known. The piece was so meaningful to me that I wanted to publish it for every USPTA member to see. Since the April issue of ADDvantage was complete ex cept for my monthly editorial, I was very happy to donate the space to Jim 's article.

What touched me about the article was how Jim portrayed the selflessness that each of the three men possessed. Each had a self-confidence that made it unnecessary for them to seek penonal glo1y. Instead, they devoted much of their lives to helping others.

I hope you enjoy!

Tim Heckler

Building a lasting legacy

G

eorge Bacso. Arthur Ashe. Tim Gullikson. These remarkable men left enduring legacies that inspire and challenge us to do something extraordinary with our lives .

Who and what they were speaks so clearly to us- " use whatever talent, skill and time you have to make a positive difference in others' lives." In their memory is a calling to extend ourselves, to be more passionate about what we believe in, to simply be better, kinder, more value driven, to give more back. Their lives were defined by depth, dimension and substance. We deeply miss them.

We feel less whole without rhein. George's contagious enthusiasm, Arthur's gentle kindne,ss , Tim's kindred spirit and disarming smile will always be there. What moves us most about these men, however, goes well beyond their personalities and even their talent and skill. It's what they did with what they had that made them different. Intangibles like commitment, selflessness, courage and character were what we came to so admire and respect.

The impact of George, Arthur and Tim on others is incalculable. The fact is they made a difference - a big difference. And what they believed in and stood for endures powerfully to future generations. Beyond financial security, professional competence or even personal fulfillment , we want our lives to stand for something as theirs did. We want to do for others what they did for us- to .leave behind a legacy of lasting value that makes a positive difference in the lives of others.

So, how does that happen? The lives of these three men provide some straightforward answers. Here is what they tell us:

by Jim Loehr, Ed.D. , USPTA Master Professional

Genuinely care One of the central reasons why the leadership and message of George, Arth ur and Tim was so powerful was their genuine capacity for kindness, compassion and caring for others. They were connected , grounded and fully in synch with others emotionally. They could step out of their busied worlds and immerse themselves completely in the worlds of others. The struggle and pain of o ~hers easily moved them. Were they here today, an important message they would have for us is that our lives become fuller and more impactful the more we connect meaningfully with others and the more we genuinely experience compassion and caring for others .

One thing is for sure- George, Arthur and Tim deeply cared about their fellow man and their lives reflected it.

Be an original version Arthur 's impact on social justice and racial equality was enormous, but he did it his way. Tim learned from everyone but developed a highly unique and original approach to coaching and teaching. George devoted his life to an organization and group of people that he deeply loved and respected. The US PTA became George's unique vehicle for accomplishing his mission in life. The message sent here is to follow your own path, to not be a carbon copy of anyone else. They tell us to trust our instincts and follow our hearts to wherever they lead us. Others can inspire us, but we must make our lives unique. We must do it our way and be one of a ~d .

Honorable and ethical above all Stand for something Rise above self-interest. Make your life reflect enduring values and beliefs that are at the core of what life is all about for you. Be on a mission to make a difference in what really matters to you in the big picture. Arthur 's mission was to help AIDS patients, inner city youth, and to educate the world on the history of the black athlete. George's mission was to bring tennis into the lives of as many people as possible and, through the US PTA, help coaches deliver their message in the most effective and skillful way possible. Tim's mission was to become the most competent professional coach he could possibly be and treat every person he met with dignity and respect. He made every person feel important and valuable and always looked for the good in people. Nobody was always somebody to Tim.

First and foremost, these t hree men were honorable and ethical. We were drawn to them and open to them because they were good people to the core. The message here is unmistakable- if you want to have a lasting impact on others , make character and courage your daily anchors . Our ethics are repeatedly tested in the crucible of daily life and evidenced most importantly in action. Their voices tell us, in no uncertain terms , to walk our talk, to be principled and to make our lives truly t:eflect enduring values.

Humility With all their esteemed accomplishments, all the honors, awards and achievements , George, Arthur and Tim were never all that taken with themselves. They saw the hollowness of seeking glory and cha;ing fame. All three were egoless. They never allowed all the See Legacy, next page ADDvantage/April1999

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USPTA mailbox Thanks to George

I h ope that we can all continue to learn from ... this great man...

Dear Editor: With great sadness I read about the passing of G eorge Bacso, but along with this sadness I smiled an awful lor as I read the moving letters and tributes that only begin to suggest the great spirit, vibrancy, talent and compassion that one will always associate with George Bacso. All of us knew him as the consummate educator and cornerstone of our organization, and some of us lucky ones had the privilege to work with him or for him, which is an experience and education we will never forger.

Legacy from page 5 accolades to go to their heads. When the credit came, and it often did, they gave it away. I cannot recall even a single instance where any one of them became boastful Their message to us is strong never pursue fame in itself. If it comes, be appreciative, take it with a grain of salt and hand it off to others as soon as possible.

Optimistic and enthusiastic about the future The racial barriers Arthur repeatedly faced as a black tennis player, his titanic struggles with heart disease and AIDS never dampened his optimism and enthusiasm for life. The cancers that ravaged George's and Tim's physical bodies never touched their spirits. No cynicism, no complaining, no sarcasm. Each in his own way rose above the brutality of the immediate, saw hope when there was none, and taught us that attitude need not simply mirror external circumstance.

The ultimate battle in our lives is the battle of the spirit. Their message is the essence of what it means to be a great fighter in life - never surrender, never give up, keep fig h ting with hope-filled optimism until your last breath.

Never-ending commitment to self-improvement On the canvas of their lives were clearly written the words "work in progress." For George, Arthur, and Tim, being "under construction" was the simple reality of daily life. From their perspective, they had never "arrived," "finally made it" or "put it all together."

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Steve Diamond spoke for many of us in his letter to the editor in yo ur November issue with his tribute and thank you to George for everything that he has given to us , both on and off the court. I hope that we can all continue to learn from and celebrate the life of this great man, and bring these lessons onto the court with us every day. George, we will miss you, but your legacy and your contributions to our great sport will outlive all of us.

Jonathan Chimene, USPTA via e-mail

Teach to win Dear Editor: I met George Bacso in I989 after being out of tennis for about I I months. I had taught at a high-powered tennis club in Virginia since I 972. After numerous years of teaching between nine and I I hours a day, I thought I was burnt out.

I had recently moved to Boca

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Each in his own way was constantly seeking a new and improved version of himself. Tim was always searching for a better personal diet, exercise program, a better method of hitting his forehand and new information that would improve him as a father, husband and coach. All three thirsted for self-knowledge and personal growth.

The take-away we get from them is to commit ourselves relentlessly to self-improvement, to pers istently re-engineer our lives and who we are to become better, more effective, more complete. They gently remind us that we never finish baking and we never have just the right ingredients.

Service to others Their motives were pure and they always gave more back than they took away. That's why we so trusted them. Clearly, the more each gave in the service of others, the greater his personal return.

George, Arthur and Tim were intensely happy and passionately loved life. Each found deep fulfillment in helping others. The lesson they have for us here is that the more generous and selfless we become in the service of others, the more significance, meaning and fulfillment we experience in our own lives. In serving others, we eventually answer life's most profound and mysterious questions.

Who we are is who we were and, in the case of George, Arthur and Tim, who we were makes us all better. We take pride in knowing they were one of us - ordinary people who made an extraordinary difference. Who we will be is in our hands. Their unified message: Make your lives extraordinary and leave this world a better place. George, Arthur and Tim - we will never forget you. ~

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and resurface tennis courts. !\gain, who better knows s a national board member, I have the great privithe needs of tennis fac ilities and their players t han lege of traveling to t he various divisions within tennis teachers?

USPTA. In doing so, I get a first-ha nd look at the enthusiasm and genuine feeling of camaraderie among Some USPTA members become owners or part owners of clubs and other tennis facilities . This is t he professionals of these divisions and how they are not so unusual, but the point is that these facility working together to improve tennis by promoting pro owners still maintain their USPTA members hip . grams and events to inspire membership participation These members have chosen to go into business venand get as many players into the game as possible. tures because they truly know how to service tennis Each time I visit a division, I am amazed at the amount of work USPTA professionals do for other orplayers and provide quality facilities. For years US PTA has focused much of its educational programs on faganizations in tennis. US PTA is the major delivery syscility and pro shop management, facility design and tem for not only grassroots tennis programs, but also maintenance, and building the right staff for tennis all levels of tennis in America tod!ly. Whenever somefacilities. With years of experience and a great educathing needs to be done in our industry, the USPTA membership is called on to do the job. There are count- · tion program behind them, who else can provide better club services and tennis programs less numbers of USPTA members that than certified teaching professionals? serve as vo lunteers on USPTA and T here are many big names among USTA committees at the local, regional USPTA' s membership . And , these and national levels. people have earned t his status from Over t he past few years, I have no• not only playing and teaching tennis ticed another interesting phenomenon that has occurred in the tennis indusbut by becoming a respected speaker in their field of specialization. Some try. Many US PTA-certified professionhave gained national prominence , als are using their tennis-teaching skills in other tennis-related jobs . Even such as Jack Groppel, executive vice president of LGE Performance Systhough some of our 12,000 members tems. He began speaking in his field may not be directly teaching tennis , of specialization - tennis , but he now these individuals still realize the imporRon Woods does motivational speaking and cortance and value of maintaining memporate training for all types of groups around the bership in a prestigious association. W hat's even betglobe. Jack mentions that "maintaining USPTA ter is that t he industry- manufacturers and other tenmembership makes me a stronger speaker in other nis associations and companies- recognizes the value fields. " Jack is one of the best in the world at what of a USPTA professional to their business. he does and he uses his USPTA membership for Thes e professionals are not dropping out of networking and information fromADDvantage magUS PTA, but are using their membersh ip to help them azine, US PTA divisional meetings and the USPTA acguire new positions, maintain networking contacts World Conference to stay current with recent hapand gain even more knowledge within the industry. penings in the tennis industry.

Even from a different perspective, they realize the valMany colleges, universities and high schools emue of a US PTA membership. ploy USPTA-certified professionals as coaches and Some of our members are working for tennis inteachers. These members realize the importance of dustry manufacturers as sales representatives or territory managers. Many tennis racguet, ball , clothing and - USPTA certification as a means of conveying wmpetence to the faculty administrators who hire them. tennis accessory companies hi re USPTA professionUS PTA members are also working for the USTA. als because of their knowledge and expertise in the USTA' s Plan for Growth requires that the organizafield . Who better knows the needs of tennis players than teachers of tennis? tion hire competent and knowledgeable people to run the multiple pro rams that are part of the plan and Other USPTA members eith er own or work for include ways to recruit new players into our sport. tennis court construction companies . They sell a multitude of court equipment, as well as design, build See USPTA pros, page 18

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Wi ll Haag

First Vice

Joseph Thompson

President Vice Presidents

Harry Gilbert Mark M cMahon Davi d T. Parter Ran Woods

Secretary-treasurer Townsend Gilbert Past President

Kurt Kamperman

WORLD HEADQUARTERS

Tim Heckler

CEO

Rich Fanning

D irector

of Operations Marty ~ostrom

Executive

Assistant Showno Riley

D irector of Communications

Communications/

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Divisional liaison

Communications

Jill H. Phipps

Publications Coordinator

Julie Myers

Public Relations

Dan Sai ne

Coordinator

Marketing

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Coordinator D irector of Career

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Development Edu cational

Thelma Holmes

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Mathew Thompson

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Sports

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Marketing Assistant

Webmaste r/Corparate

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Services Manager Computer Services/

Kathy Buchanan

Club Relations Divisional Executive

Yvonne Hung

Adm inistrator Vicky Tristan

Mem bership/ Ed ucation

Angelo Reese

Membership/ Education Assistant Financial Manager

Renee Heckler

Controller

Theresa Weatherford

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USPTA's Tennis Across America is fo r new players looking for a fun , social way to exercise , current players who want to play more and former players who would like to get back into the sport.

America bring~ tbea,sport to near;/¥ 159,000 players h prog&CiJC year.

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Sponsored by the United States Professional Tennis Association- the world's oldest and largest organization of

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tennis -teaching profess ionals - Tennis Across America is

USPTA promot es Tennis Across America th rough national

an exciting instructional grassroots program consisting of

advertising and publicity campaigns . Calls to USPTA from

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the public are referred to local pros and clinics nationwide.

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This yea r, USPTA will list local events on the Internet

Free clinics held during the month of May at public

through its web site at www.uspta.org.

and private facilities acrQss the nation

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Division awards:

100 multicultural clinics to introduce the sport to groups that do not normally have the opportunity to

Divisions will be rewarded at the World Conference for thei r

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Follow-up pr~grams to provide players with an opportunity to pursue their new enthusiasm for tennis

The division tha t has a minimum of 20 percent of its members participate in the prog ram will receive recognition.

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Who can run clinics?

Plaques will be awarded t o the divisions who recru it the highest number of participants in Tennis Across America. (First, second and thi rd place)

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help g row t he game can part icipate.

Plaques w ill also be awa rded at the World Confe rence to the divisions with the highest percentage of members participating in this program. (First , second and th ird

Why register?

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George Bush, tennis VIPs lend all-star support as co-~h~irs of Tennis Across America TM

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ormer President George Bush joins legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, touring pro Zina Garrison, health and fitness expert Jack Groppel, Ph.D., U.S. Davis Cup captain Tom Gullikson, U.S. Rep. Steve Largent, Tennis Week publisher Gene Scott, tour star and commentator Pam Shriver, and former world's No. I Stan Smith in support of USPTA''s Tennis Across America TM grassroots program of free instruction for the public. The YIPs are each lending their support as honorary cochairs of the I 999 event.

US PTA is gearing up to run its I O'h annual program of free public tennis lessons at hundreds of tennis centers, public parks, country clubs and other facilities around the country. To celebrate the program, teaching pros will host public events on May 8 and run follow-up tennis programs throughout the month of May and continue through the summer.

Honorary ~o -chair George Bush is used to sharing his enthusiasm for tennis with the public and world leaders alike.

Bush was a regular player on the White House tennis court and, in I992, attended a Tennis Across America children's clinic on that court. He also has family connections to the sport: Bush's uncle Joseph Wear was the captain of the I 9 3 5 U.S. Davis Cup team that competed

against Great Britain in the finals. Bush's mother, a frequent player, was a finalist at a national junior tournament in her youth. In I 997, US PTA named Bush an honorary member of the associatio n because of to his lifelong advoca~y of the sport.

"I've been a tennis player all my life," Bush s;id. "The sport has given me a wonderful sense of competition. It teaches yo u a lot about the joys of victory a;,_d how to take a defeat.

Clockwise from top right: Gene Scott, Steve Largent, Nick Bollettieri, Pam Shriver, Stan Smith, Jack Groppel, Zina Garrison, George Bush and Tom Gullikson.

"''m glad to pitch in and support the I O'h yea r ofUSPTA's Tennis Across America

so of course I'm pleased to be a part of this effort bring people to the ga1ne."

Nick Bollettieri also added his support to the grassroots effort. "Tennis Across America is a realistic plan to stim ulate the growth of tennis at all levels of play," he said.

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"Ir s success is largely due to the fact that people from the communi ty co nduct the program s in the community.

USPTA continues to refine the program, making it a valu ab le asset to our sport. Last , but certain ly not leas t , Tennis Across A m erica h as fo ll ow through. It 's unli ke the ty pi cal programs that explode onto the scene for one day and are gon e the next ," said Bollettieri.

sports that people can play at any age.

US PTA's Tennis Across America is a perfect chance to show people that tennis can m ake them healthier an d happier. " U.S . Rep. Steve Largent ( R-Okla.) is a frequent competitor on the tennis court between his congress ional duti es in Washington , D .C. Largent played as a receiver for 14 years with th e Seattle Seahawks and ear n e d membership in the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995. Now,_he continues his lov e of sports throu gh ac tivities including tennis.

Last ye ar, nearly 100,000 players of all ages and ski ll leve ls were introduced to the sport through the Ten nis Across America program. Special events included a children's instructional clinic on the White Hous e tennis court in May. USPTA will invite the public to call its toll-free number, ( 800) USPTA4U ( 8 77 -8 248 ) , or con tact th eir local pro to find a clinic in their area in Ma y. Pla ying tips and program d etails will also be listed on US PTA's web site at www.uspta.org. <g;>e

t's one of those days when you really love your work as a teaching pro.

The temperature's just right, there isn't a cloud in the sky and you have a line-up of lessons that would bring a smile to any tennis instructor's face. So what's wrong with this picture? Absolutely nothing, if you remember that the sun is also a formidable

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adversary on court and can do a better job of beating you out of your job than any opponent.

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our eyes," Aaron said. "However, m I988, those concerns were proven by researchers at

From previous page

Sun damage accounts for more shortened teaching careers than almost any other physical ailment. Everyone knows the dangers of skin cancer. The causes and cures are on the minds of evwho Eye damage is one of the most serious and most ignored dangers eryone spends time in among tennis injuries. the sun for work or play. But eye damage hasn't reached the consciousness of many of us.

Eye damage is one of the most serious and most ignored dangers among tennis injurjes.

More than any other of the senses, sight is, perhaps; the most fragile. And, perhaps because it is the one that we most take for granted, ADDvantage has been sounding the alarm for quite some time to get the attention of tennis pros and players alike.

An article in I 99 5 characterized sunglasses as essential gear for teaching professionals . The article highlighted the need to protect the eyes from both A and B types of ultraviolet rays and discussed the varying alternatives available at that time. Touring pros were described as among the most difficult to convince. To this day, very few touring pros use protective eyewear in tournament play.

According to Connecticut ophthalmologist Dr. Stuart Aaron, the medical facts on the perils of sun damage to the eye have long been suspected, but only recently confirmed.

"The profession has always known that prolonged, unprotected exposure to the sun has a negative cumulative effect on

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#This problem is the nasty little secret tour players don't talk about much.

Johns Hopkins in their now famous Chesapeake Bay Study of fisherman and their families.

"In the

study, hundreds of individuals from related families, making them genetically consistent, some using sunglasses when working outdoors and some not, were tracked for a lengthy period.

Those not wearing sunglasses while working and playing in the

sun sustained three times as many cataracts as those protected by the right sunglasses.

Though this malady is reversible with surgery, it conclusively proved that sunglasses make a huge difference in protecting the eye.

"We also know, if only anecdotally, that prolonged, unprotected exposure to the sun causes retinal damage, commonly known as macular degeneration.

Though there are no conclusive studies to quantify the seriousness of this irreversible damage, an ounce of prevention when working or playing in the sun is clearly in order."

Chris Evert was one of many visually unprotected touring pros. For I 8 years on the tour, the tennis legend played without eye protection. The result?

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Sunglasses should be considered critical equipment for the court.

Chris has pterygiums, cataractlike growths, in both eyes from looking up at the sun. ''And I'm not alone," says the tour veteran. " This problem is the n as ty little secret tour players don't talk about much. But lots of them suffer from moderate to serious eye damage. I'm fortunate that mine h ave n't moved over my pupils . That wo uld obscure my vision and require surgical removal. " Thirty years ago, when I started playing, we didn' t have the technology to make this problem avoidable. Then, if you wanted to be visually sharp, you couldn't wear sunglasses. They were just too dark to see the ball well. Now we can have it both ways. There are sunglasses on the market that allow yo u ·to have total UV protection and excellent performance on court.

This is really a no-brainer. The tour has finally gotten the message about hats. That took long enough. Next ~ust be eye protection, without sacrificing performance. There is no more important improvement you can make in your game than to protect yo ur eyes. They' re your windows on court and you can't replace them."

Sport-specific sunglasses have been available to man y sports participants for a number of years. Cycling eyewear is contoured to the face for aerodynamic efficiency and lens color is optimized for sun conditions to enhance vision. In fact, cycling organizers, as well as the international federations , require cycle competitors to wear both helmets and high impact eye protection to compete in most races, even on the local level.

Snow-specific eyewear is also designed to enhance performance, as well as protect skiers' and snowboarders' vision. Ski

• conditions,

ent for the court, just

racers, recreational skiers and snowboarders i~ general rarely take to the slopes without eye protection. They know, to guard against both airborne debris in the eye and from sun damage, rpagnified by snow reflection, they must be properly equipped.

It's rime tennis-teaching professionals and players begin to take advantage of the new lens tech~ology, especially if they've tried sunglasses before but noticed a difference in their vision.

This year, for the first time, sport-specific sunglasses for tennis have been introduced .

The design of the frame conforms to the shape of the face to minimize light leaks to the eye and a new filter has been introduced that mutes all colors but optic yellow, making the optic yellow tennis ball more visible and easier to track and hit. This patented teal tint lens is part of an interchangeable system making it possible to use the same sunglas~ frame both on and off the court.

In addition to these sportspecific lenses, there are also a wide variety of conventional sunglasses that reduce the overall contrast, intensity and

amount of light transmitted to the eye. But regardless of what kind of sunglasses you choose, according to Dr. Aaron, there are five rules to proper on-court eye protection: • Unprotected eyes exposed to the sun can sustain permanent damage.

• Optical sunwear must block 99 percent ofUV-A and UVB rays.

• Sunwear must be properly sized, to ensure no light leaks and secure fir .

• A range of tints should be considered , depending on light conditions , provided the tinted lens is 99 percent UV safe.

• Sunglasses should be considered critical equipment for the court, just as important as properly fitting shoes and the right tennis racquet.

The message is simple- protect your eyes. Sun damage to the eye is forever and replacement parts are few and far between. So put on those performance shades, keep your eye on the ball and stay the game. 'fJe

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This article is courtesy

of Bolle.

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e New Game- Set ... Match for your Pro Shop

he quality of any tennis performance is influenced by three factors: ability, motivation and the difficulty of the task. Of these factors, only one motivation - is entirely within the control of the player.

An important theme to instill ... is, 11 Don't train hard, train smart!"

Consequently, coaches should focus their energy on developing and maintaining a high level of motivation in their players. This task is not easy because of the length and intensity of the competitive season and the mental, emotional and physical stress the athletes are under during this period.

What is motivation?

Simply put, motivation is the ability to initiate and persist at a task. T _his desire to participate in an activity comes from the belief that it provides some type of intrinsic (satisfaction, joy) or extrinsic (validation from others, wealth) rewards.

wards can vary or, quite possibly, disappear. However, tennis players have control over their intrinsic rewards and can utilize them at any time. Thus, with all players, self-motivation is ideal.

Highly self-motivated players are willing to do everything they can to become the best that they can be and are not dependent on others for rewards . This drive must be directed into physical conditioning, technical training, mental preparation and general lifestyle including diet, sleep, school, family and social relationships.

Developing motivation through regular training partners No matter how hard players train alone, they will work that much harder if they have someone pushing them. A useful way to increase motivation is to have players work in pairs . This is especially effective if the players are of similar ability and have similar goals and training programs. On any given day of training, at least one of them will be motivated to work hard.

They will also be more dedicated if they know someone else is counting on them.

Player drill& a key At a practical level, it is these rewards that enable players to keep working hard in the face of boredom, fatigue, physical pain and the desire to do other thingS: Though intrinsic and extrinsic-' motivation can both be effective in the short term with players, resea rch has shown th t intrinsic motivation provides the longest lasting effect on participation and achievement. This is because the presence of extrinsic re-

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Symptoms of low motivation It is not often difficult to identify those players who lack motivation. These athletes have a lack of interest in some or all aspects of training , give less than roo percent effort and may skip training altogether. They also may shorten their training routines or practices, use minor injuries to get out of training and take unnecessary days off

Identify greatest competitor Another effective motivator is to ask your players who is their greatest competitor. Have them place the name or a picture of that competitor where they can see it regularly. Also, yo u can periodically ask them whether they are working as hard as their competitor.

by Jim Taylor, Ph.D., USPTA

to performance Motivational keys

Ask daily questions

The more players can be reminded to stay motivated, the more it will si-nk in. It is helpful to identify some motivating keywords, such as hustle or go for ir; phrases such as, "If you're going to be a bear, be a grizzly," or use photographs of players like Pete Sampras or Steffi GraÂŁ Place these around the club house, particularly above the door where they will see them as they go to practice or train.

There are two questions that you can ask yo ur players at rhe beginning and end of every day.

Before training, ask them, "What can you do roday to become the best tennis player you can be?" After training, ask them, "Did yo~ do everything possible today to become the best player you can be?"

Training diary It is good reinforcement for players to see improvement in different areas of their training and performances. An effective way for them to clearly see their progress is by keeping a training diary. Maintaining a derailed training log enables players ro record important aspects of tournament preparation- rhe physical, technical and mental training. It also enables rhem ro track ¡r heir marc h performances. see Motivation, page 18 ADDvantage/Aprill999

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Motivation from page 17 Plotting improvement provides clear and tangible evidence to players which increases their motivation. Training diaries are also a useful means of identifying the causes of over training, illness, ln)unes , and performance slumps and streaks.

An important theme to instill in them is, "Don't train hard, train smart!" Along with this idea, you must show them how training smart, rather than training hard, will lead them to their competitive goals .

You can facilitate this process by indicating how placing quantity over .quality can result in staleness , burnout, illness, injury and slumps . '§'8

Quality vs. quantity Having players with high self-motivation is a worthy goal. However, highly motivated players must also be monitored and "reined in" at tim~s. These players often have the belief that sheer quantity is the way to develop fully. For example, if one hour of drilling is good, ,then two hours will be better. They often lose sight of the importance of quality in their training.

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Jim Taylor, Ph.D., USPTA, is a psychologist recogni~d for his work on the psychological aspects of tennis, and he has worked with professional, collegiate, junior and recreational players. He is a consultant to the USTA Player Development program, and is a regular speaker for USPTA and the USTA.

USPTA pros from page 7 George Bacso once said, "Only the best teachers ¡should teach the beginner players."

This is "why it is important that USPTAcertified professionals be the ones to teach at the grassroots level in our industry's endeavor to bring more people into the game.

A bad first lesson will not help the cause.

You can't train a person in a two- to fourhour session and expect them to be competent instructors. Stringent certification will guarantee a higher degree of success for competency in any field, and USPTA certification ensures this for tennis consumers.

The USTA has realized the importance of USPTA membership and in some instances requires USPTA certification to fulfill specific USTA positions . Many of the USTA national staff, sectional e ecutive directors and sectional staff are USPTA members, and most of the USTA area training center and national coaches are certified by USPTA. The TIA features USPTA-certified professionals. Kurt Kamperman, past USPTA president, leads a knowledgeable staff with several USPTA members who have brought together the leaders of the tennis industry to spearhead lesson blitz campaigns throughout the country. Again, what better group of people to work with manufacturers, players and students to administer national programs such as the free lesson blitz? USPTAcertified professionals fit the bill.

More than ever before, USPTA membership has become important in the tennis industry. Tennis companies, club managers, club owners , institutes of higher learning, other tennis organizations and recreation department leaders are looking for qualified people to run tennis programs for their members and players. These people need more than just a good tennis player to tackle a comprehensive teaching position. They need a certified professional to bring in customers , administer the programs am:( maintain a successful facility.

These companies, organizations and individuals realize that US PTA certification is an important part of the job description in today' s demanding tennis environment.

It is a fact that if you want something done in the tennis industry you need only to call on the best - a certified USPTA professional! <P-

Yeu ~new )j.eu're {rem ~ee.& /gast Jexas wflen .

••• a let is called because a mosquito blocks a volley• ••• it's hot enough to fry the fuzz right off a tennis ball • ••• you think the "Woodies" hail from the piney woods of East Texas ••• you confuse V.ince Spadea with Vince Gill ••• you think that big red "W" _o n your tennis racquet stands for "Willie"

••• both teams bring home Adult Tennis League trophies

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SPTA pro s Jim Sciarro and Wyatt Miller coached the winning men's and women's teams , both from Northeast Texas, in the annual USPTATexas Adult Tennis League State Championships.

The men's and women's divisions were made up of I 0 teams from Northeast Texas, Kerrville , College Station, Abilene, Austin, Fort Worth, Beaumont, Houston , Lubbock, Corpus Christi and the Valley.

There were 425 players participating in the tournament a~d each team was made up of pla'yers with NTRP levels of 3.0, 3.5, 4 .0 and 4.5.

In the men's division, Northeast Texas defeated Corpus Christi 77-5 I. In the women's division, Northeast Texas defeated Abilene, 66-62.

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~SK THE PROFESSOR - - -JACK GROPPEL, PH.D.

Look to football for h~lp vvith pronation Many students, when , do not feel the pronatio ccur or they have limited acceleration. Do you have any advice or exercises to improve this?

This can be a big probr any person, child or adult, who has never developed a physically mature throwing pattern. In a mature throwing pattern, the pronation will occur naturally. This problem is compounded by the feeling a novice player gets when he serves the ball; namely, that the racquet feels it is moving on the outside of the ball and should continue in that fashion. The " natural " pronation effect, where the hand and forearm turn outward, seems unnatural.

volved properly is passing a football. If your player is a child, you can get small foam footballs that his hand can easily go around.

When you put your fingers on the threads of the football, and then throw the football so that it is a perfect spiral, yo ur fingers must roll off the ball and a natural pronation will occur.

Again, I emphasize that this can be used for any beginner, adult or child. . I was in Europe not too long ago, speaking for a couple of national coaching federations and asked the European coaches to throw a footoball with a perfect spiral. Understanding that American football is not a major sport in any country in Europe, most of the coaches had extreme difficulty in getting the ball to fly with a spiraL However, they all agreed that if they could develop a spiral motion on the football, the development of pronation to play tennis more effectively would be enhanced.

Please comment on the nt of the front foot parall 1 o' the baseline on the serve (like Krajicek does) . Does this cause stress on t he knee?

One exercise we have found that really helps develop the ability to get the upper limb in-

There is little doubt that hlete maintained a front foot position parallel to the baseline and attempted to hit an aggressive, high-velocity serve,

there would exist a potential for excessive knee stress. However, the operational word in my previous statement is maintaining the front foot parallel. Most players do not do this . For example, Krajicek may begin his service motion with his front foot parallel to the baseline but, I can guarantee you, as he projects his body upward toward the serve and just as the hip ro tation and trunk rotation begin their powerful motion, the front foot is either angled forward or the friction of the front foot to the court surface is minimized.

This minimization of frictional force against the court surface would relieve the knee of any rotational stress.

I beljeve we should emphasize that when a player models a serve like Krajicek's, he should model the true actions of the service motion and not simply a starting position. Since the naked eye does not see the true serving motion, it would be easy for a student of the. game to "perceive" that Krajicek keeps his front foot parallel to the baseline through. out the entire service motion. If he did this, it would increase the possibility over time that he would create seriously excessive stress on the knee. Therefore, do not get overly involved in starting positions but use slow-motion video to see what truly happens as a player develops power in his strokes. 'f)e

When you put your fingers on the threads of the football, and then throw ...

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perfect spiral, your fingers must roll off the ball and a natural pronation will occur.

Jack Groppel, Ph.D., is the executive vice president of ICE Peiformance Systems. He is an instruction editor for Tennis magazine, and is the author of High-Tech Tennis and coauthor of The Science of Coaching Tennis. Groppel is a USPTA Master Professional and was named 1987 USPTA Professional of the Year.

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by Diane Richbourg and Dan Soine USPTA staff writers

Hea lth swiors still itrterestcd itr pursuing an active lifestylefi nd tmnis an ideal pursuit.

Making senior tennis

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hat's the fastest growing segment of the American population?

If you answered seniors, you already know what thousands of marketers in healthcare, entertainment, construction, consumer

prod~cts

and other industries know.

The senior market is big business - and getting bigger.

As with these other industries, the senior market can also translate into a growth opportunity for tennis clubs and facilities.

The fact that tennis can be played by people well into their 50s, 60s, 70s - and beyond - makes it an attractive choice for older people who want to keep their body and mind active .

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" This age group represents a rel a ti vely unt app ed marke t with a large con centration of wealth ," no t es futu rist Graham T Molitor in a recent issue of Association M an agem en t m agazine.

With increasing leisure tim e and rel ati vely large incomes, these healthy senio rs are a prim e audience for educa tion , entertainment , travel and spo rts such as tennis and golf Tennis- t eaching professionals and clubs should recognize the senior trend and lo ok fo r ways to address this g rowing m a rket . E sp ec iall y wh en on e con s id e rs th e foll owing f acts and forecasts: Over the next decade, the number of adults ages 3044 will drop by seven million, while those ages 45-70 will increase by more t han 20 million. ( S ou rce: Sporting G oods Manuf acturers A ssociation)

N ea rl y 80 million b a b y boomers are becoming seniors.

Ge n e rall y d efined as- p eopl e born between I 946 and I 964, baby boo m ers are o n e of the most afflu ent and phys ically active segm ents of societ y. Just beca use they ' re getting o ld er doesn't m ean they'll stop pursuing an ac tive lifes tyle.

But for chi s ge n e ration , high-impact, extrem e sports are out. Sports industry observers ex p ect b ab y boom e r s to tr y cro ss -tr aining activities like swimming and weights, or m edium to lowe r impact pursuits like cycling, golf and tennis .

H ealthcare ad vances -combined with America's large baby boom gen eration m eans that th e re w ill b e mo re s entor s around to live longer.

..... Tennis is one of the least injury inducing sports, as well as being a

savvy tennis clubs and teaching professionals should develop a plan of action

to capitalize on the grovvth in senior population,

People are retiring much earlier and many more are living to receive retirement benef'rts. T his m eans they have mo re time to pursue leisure activities. And, many will have adequ at e reti re m ent b en efits to support an ac tive lifestyle.

Tennis has a large number of older adults already involved in the sport . The SGMA repo rts that tennis is the I O'h most po pular sport in America (based on "frequent" participation) for adults ages 55 and over. Thi s contrasts to participation studies fo r all adults that show the sport ranked 2 2 nd in popularity (see chart page 24) .

especially if clubs already have a solid base of senior players.

Equipment innovations benefit all players, including older ones. Racquet vibration d ampen ers, shock absorbing racquets and other technological innovations m ake the sport the most user-friendly it 's ever bee n . Proper inst ruction

a nd conditi o nin g combin ed with proper equipment can virtually eliminate " tennis elbow" and o ther ailments. More powerful frames with bigger sweet spots also make the gam e easier to play.

Tennis is easy on the body, and g~od for it. Tennis is one of th e least injury inducin g sports , ac cording to a I 996 study sponsored by IHRSA . Just over I percent of all adults sustained an injury from the sport over a year 's time. This compares with 4 percent of all health club users, 4.5 percent of weights/ resistance equipment users and nearly 8 percent of runners and joggers who sustained an injury. 1 Doubles play on clay courts is especially easy on the body. And, proper instruction from a qualifi ed teaching profess ional will help players stay injury free and effective on the court. Plus, ten-

nis is a great aerobic and anaerobic activity. It increases heart rate and keeps the body moving.

Tennis is good for the mind, too . Te nni s pla ye r s scored higher in vigor, optimism and self-esteem while scoring lower in depression, anger, confusion , anxiety and t ension than other athletes and nonathletes, according to Dr. Joan Finn and colleagu es at Southern Connecticut Stat e Unive rsity. Research like this shows how tennis can help keep seniors in a positive frame of mind.

U S PTA professional Kevin Young in Vancouver, Wash. , uses seve ral m e thods to promot e tennis among the oldest adults in hi.s community. One way is

through his Super Seniors program at the Vancouver Tennis & Racquetball Center. Any tennis-playing county resident over C ontinued next pag e

great aerobic and anaerobic activity.

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From page 23 Most popular sports for seniors age 55+ (Based on "frequent " participation 1997)

the age of 80 gets a free lifetime membership to the facility. In turn, selected Activity and numbers of participants junior players are given a year-long schol1. Fitness walking (1 00+ days/ye~r) ......... .... .,...... ....... ............ 5,337,000 arship for tennis instruction at the club 2 . Treadmill (1 00+ days/year) .... ...-. .......... .. .. ....... ........ .. ... .... .. 2,449,000 in the name of one of the Super Seniors.

3 . Stationary bike ( 1 00+ daysf.y ea r) ......... ........................ ...... 2 , 335,000 "We put both t he senior and junior 4. Golf (25+ days/year) . .. .... ........... ....... ... ...... ........... ........ .... . 2 , 211 , 000 p layers names up on bulletin boards and 5. Bowling (25+ days/year) .. .. .. ... .. ... ...... ... ....... .. ....... .... ........ 1 , 509,000 really try to make it something special to tie the generations together, " said 6. Camping (recreational vehicle) (15 + days/year) ......... .... .... 1,466,000 Young, director/manager of the club.

7 . Free weights (1 00+ days/year) ....... ... .... ....... ... ..... ... ... .. ..... 1,163,000 Young says the program is one way to 8. Freshwater fishing (except fly fishing) (25+ days/y ea r) ...... 1 ,058,000 honor the club's long-time t ennis mem9 . Resistance machine ( 1 00+ days/year) ........ .... .. .. .... ... ...... .. ... 733 ,000 bers and encourages interaction between 10. Tennis (25+ days/year) ....... .... ....... .... ... ...... ... .... .. ........... ..... . 723 ,000 generations. He currently has seven 80and-over players signed up and hopes to (Source : SGMA) further expand the program as more players pass the 80-year mark.

Young's club sponsors othe~ seniormarion next page). specific programs. It hos ts Golden Girls USPTA Mid-Atlantic Division. "A wave Another idea for teaching profesplay on Thursdays for players 55 and is going our way now. I think more peosionals is to host a special tennis clinic over and a Golden Guys senior program ple are becoming interested in tennis." on Mondays. The club also runs a Lafor seniors as part of USPTA's Tennis Senior members at his club take lots Across America program held throughdies Day senior clinic each morning beof group lessons , where t hey do the same out the month of May. For program defore regular Ladies Day play. drills that the juniors do, and play adult tails , contact the USPTA World HeadWhile Young is satisfied with much t ennis leagues. That 's not necessarily of t h e senior participatio n at the Vanquarters or see the March issue of anything new. But pros who are creative couver Tennis & R acque tball Center, ADDvantage magaz ine. with senior programming, offering ten"By 2020, rather than you th, 'midhe's hoping and expecting it to grow. nis handicap events using Ten Cap or cendlescence' - a new adult lifestage char"Seniors have the time and money to tury tournaments where the combined spend on tennis ," he said. "But, I don't acterizing the p eriod from 40-60 years ages of doubles partners has to equal I 00 old - will become the marketing 'epicenthink there are enough programs out or more, will be rewarded with increased ter' in the United States," said Ken D ythere addressing this group." senior participation, Marguglio s.aid . chtwald. "Aging-friendly products and Troy Marguglio, There are sevdirector of tennis at services will transform consumer activieral opportunities ty during the n ext 25 years. the Winchester (Va.) to coordinate pro"Most product developers, mi(rketers Country Club, is disgrams with other covering that the inand advertisers still only give lip service groups in the health troduction of new to the needs of our aging population, deand fitness indus spite the fact that during the past declub programs detry. For exa mple, cade, mature men and women have besigned for seniors is May 26, I 999 , is come the most affluent and active conluring long-time as National Senior sumers in the history of the American well as first-time playHealth & Fi tn ess ers to the courts. That marketplace."

Day. On that d ay, makes him po sitive Kurt Kamperman, president of the more than IOO ,OOO Tennis Industry Association , says that about the future . o ld er Americans "I think there are tennis clubs and teaching professionals will participate in should recognize the potential of the going to be (new sesenior -r e l a t ed senior market as they look to design nior) players coming health and fitness US PTA pro Arlene Clark, known as into the game ," said events at more than programs.

"Grandma Tennis," is an assistant pro at "Baby boomers are very interested in Marguglio, regional I ,000 locations the Vancouver Tennis & Racquetball vice president and first across the country Center. She coordinates senior players for vice president of the (see contact inforContinued next page lessons, clinics and camps.

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Tips on starting, expanding senior programs Look for promotional tie-ins to national senio·r events . National Senior Health & Fitness Day in May is one program that highlights senior sports.

Promotional events are held nationwide each year on the last Wednesday in May (this year on May 26). Call (800) 828-8225 or visit www.fitnessday.com to get involved.

When teaching older seniors, understand the differences in how they play the game vs. younger players. Some seniors aren't able to cover 100 percent of the court or move around very quickly. In do.ubles, for example, they may need to play the backcou rt on or just inside the baseline.

They may not be able to make it a)l the way to the net for volleys, so they can expect to hit more balls just inside or even at the service line. "Their court locat ion may not be textbook perfect, but that's the reality of thei r game and movement," says Kevin.Young.

Accept seniors' physical/imitations, but don't try to change the game too much for them. Seniors

Offer special events for senior . club members, and find ways to involve other clubs. Some event

will appreciate that their lessons include some of the same drills you use when teaching juniors. ~

ideas for seniors include : • Members-only club tournaments for players 55-and-over • Century tournaments - doubles partners ages must equal 100 or more • Senior club championships invitational- Like USPTA's Champion of Champions, area clubs that host senior club championships (or are willing to bring their best players) hold an area event inviting the various club champions. It can be made a team competition by having each club represented in five events (men's and women's singles and doubles, and mixed doubles) and teams playing a round robin .

• lnterclub or intraclub senior leagues

Look to make your courts senior-friendly. If you really anticipate growth in senior play consider adding clay courts. They' re easy on the body and slow down the ball - perfect for older players.

Develop (or hire) a senior teaching pro. Like anyone, seniors can enjoy learning from qualified teaching professionals who make the game fun, no matter what the pro's age.

However, many will appreciate learning from someone a bit closer to their age as oppos~d to a young pro on summer break from college. USPTA pro Arlene Clark, in her 60s, works as an assistant pro at the Vancouver Tennis & Racquetball Center. Known as " Grandma Tennis" (she has "GRMA 1OS" on her license plate). she coordinates senior

From previous page staying healthy an d fit ," he said. "An d tennis is one of the best activities for becoming and staying fit . We need to make sure we spread th e word about the health and fitness benefits of tennis to this large segment of the p ublic. " The trend for more potential senior tennis players in America bodes well for that segment of tennis , but it doesn' t necessarily mean they'll be flocking to the courts. Other activities will be competing just as hard for their attention and dollars. T hat's why savvy tennis clubs and teaching professionals should develop a plan of action to capitalize on t he growth in senior population, especially if clubs already have a solid base of senior players.

By pro ac tivel y d esigning programs and other membership activities, clubs can enhance their current senior pro grams. Or, they can build up new senior ac tivities from scratch. ~

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USPTA members , families and friends are invited to enjoy the eclectic experience of South Florida during the I 999 US PTA World Conference on Tennis. The 72nd annual event is scheduled for Sept. 18-25 at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, a 650-acre luxury resort.

More than 1,500 teaching pros, manufacturers and industry leaders are expected to join in the conference with the shared conviction that "the future of tennis starts here. " Doral Golf Resort and Spa, just minutes from the excitement of Miami's South Beach, offers prime access to the sights and sounds of cultural diversity, natural beauty and historic vitality that define Miami.

Doral' s concierge desk will help guests secure tickets to major sporting, music and theater events, as well as limousine services and restaurant reservations. The con-

cierge can even arrange for special activities, such as sport fishing, sailing and helicopter rides.

A city of both tropical and cosmopolitan flavor, Miami boasts some of the world's most beautiful beaches and ecological wonders. The Everglades are nestled next to a vibrant urban center.

And the subtropical' climate ensures plentiful sunshine yearround. Average low and high temperatures on a September day are 76 and 88.

So whether you're in the mood to brave an alligator farm or amble through the Art Deco District, the stage is set in Miami.

At the Southern end of Miami Beach is South Beach, or "SoBe," known throughout the world as "America's Riviera. " Awash in activity day and night, South Beach is the epitome of multiculturalism . New York transplants, South American investors, Hasidic Jews and Cuban

immigrants all mingle as one. Everything is within walking distance, so cars are unnecessary, and the 10-mile beach is so wide that sunbathers, joggers and kite fl yers can indulge their pastimes.

Here is but a sa mplin g of sights and destinations, most available daily.

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• Monkey Jungle, ( 3 0 5) 2 3 5 - I 6 (I. Escape o~ a jungle safar i to t h e land "where the human s are caged and the monkeys run wild ."

• Billie Swamp Safari Everglades Adventures , ( 305 ) 2572134. Explo re the Florida Everglades and t he Big Cypress on a Seminole Indian Swamp Buggy Safari or airboat.

Biscayne Nature Center, Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, ( 305 ) 642-9600 . Offers hands-on marine exploration, coastal hammock hikes , fos sil-rock reef walks, bike trips, l oca l history le.ctures and beach walks. All trips are led by a naturalist guide and by reservation on! y.

• Miami Seaquarium, ( 305 ) 361 -5 705. Enjoy 38 acres of entertainment, great shows and exhibits. Home of Lolita the Killer Whale and TV superstar Flipper.

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• Throughout Greater Miami, old-fashioned blues bars belt out soulful favorites , flamenco dancers cause a ruckus on parquet floors , informal salons feature interactive cabaret acts , Afro - Cuban drummers bring down the hou se, disc jockeys spin hot tunes , open-air dance halls encourage patrons to howl at the moon , and salsa clubs sizzle until the break of dawn.

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• Little Haiti's Caribbean Marketplace offers shoppers a slice of the islands. An authentic straw m ar ket and crafts marketplace sell tropical wares and native cuisine.

• On Miami Beach, shopping keeps pace with the free-spirited, fashion-conscious atlnosphere that d efines South Beach. Lincoln Road S hopping District sp ans eig ht blocks and offers art galleries, second-hand stores, boutiques and outdoor cafes.

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• Ancient Spanish Monastery, ( 305) 945-1462. Built in Segovia, Spain, in 114 I , this monastery cloister is the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere.

• The Art Deco District is home to more than 800 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places .

Magnificent old structures have been restored and converted into world-renown hotels , restauran ts, clubs and boutiques. The Art Deco Welcome Center introduces visitors, via walking and bike tours, to the area. Call ( 305) 674-1050 for reservations.

• Holocaust Memorial, ( 305) 538-1663. This inspiring memorial is a tribute to the 6 million Jewish victims of Nazi terro rism before and during World War II. Guided group to urs available.

• Weeks Air Museum, ( 305 ) 233-5197. See this historic display of unique aircraft and aviation artifacts. Look inside the B-20 cockpit, photograph a P-51 Mustang or the Grumman J2F-6 "Duck," walk under the wing of the A-26 and relive events of World War II. see Miami, page 32

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Raton, Fla., and had just taken over as the head professional at the Boca Pointe Country Club. I was again building a strong lesson program of about eight.to 10 hours a day but was unsure if my heart was still in teaching.

We were having our Christmas parry at the club that year and I ended up sitting with George during the evening. Since he was still giving lessons all day in addition to working for USPTA, our conversation turned to teaching. I asked George how he stayed so motivated after many years of teaching.

He looked at me and asked how I used to play. I thought for a minute before answering, "I played to win." To this he replied, "That's it." All of a sudden, it hit me. Teach to win.

In other words, make your students learn and progress right there in fro nt of you. Show them something that will open their eyes and that they will take with them forever. It may be a creative tip, or a new strategy, or for some just having the most fun that they've ever had on a tennis court.

Whatever it may be, just make sure that they leave feeling better about themselves ancj with a smile on their face. This simple idea has changed my approach to teaching as well as my whole life.

I was fortunate enough to talk to George a few weeks before he passed away and thanked him for that remarkable tip. In George I saw a real student of the game and a true love of being on the court. His enthusiasm could not help but rub off on me, and he was a large part of why I decided to stay in the game. Remember, teach to win! Thank you, George.

T.J. Cardwell, USPTA Islamorada, Fla.

Life in the real world Dear Tim: Just wanted to say, "Bravo!" to your article in the February issue of ADDvantage. Well written and pointed, I find it extremely accurate. I agree with your direction in it, and find some parents just "don't see the "real world" as a competitive envtronment.

Like you, I was fortunate in being able t9 play from the juniors on up to collegiate tennis and beyond, and the competitive environment gave me a lot of skills that proved nef=essary in life overall. I have always felt fortunate in having that avenue of development over the years.

Again, well done!

Jerry Winder, USPTA via e-mail

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• Whether they come to film a movie, record an album, write a book or pose for a fashion magazine, superstars from all walks of life are a constant presence. You never know when you might catch Elton John taking in a sunset, Oprah Winfrey shopping at a gourmet bakery, Sophia Loren hiding behind big sunglasses , Michael Caine welcoming guests to his restaurant on

oral Golf Resort and Spa, site of the 1999 USPTA World Conference on Tennis, is a four-star resort and conference facility that offers the finest accommodations, recreation and dining.

Located only 15 minutes from Miami International Airport, i:he resort is furnished with 694 rooms and suites, located in private lodges amid the golf courses , and 48 suites at The Spa. Doral features the state-ofthe-art Arthur Ashe Tennis Center with 10 courts and a fully stocked pro shop. The resort also sports four swimming pools, a world-class fitness center, 4 Y2 championshi"p golf courses and a scenic jogging/walking trail.

The Spa at Doral invites guests Jo,experience the very best of the old-European with the most innovative American techniques. Guests are particularly

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Lincoln Road , Spike Lee cheering for the Knicks at a Miami Heat game, or Nicholas Cage breezing through the airport.

• Recent movies filmed in the area include There's Something About Mary , D a..nnie Brasco, Striptease, The Birdcage and True Lies.

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impressed with the spa's high regard of wellness and nutrition.

Doral' s famous cuisine can be enjoyed in the comfort and privacy of guestrooms, or you can visit one of the five fme restaurants:

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fresh sandwiches to go, pastries, gourmet coffee and ice cream.

• Champions Sports Bar and Grill , offering clubhouse sandwiches and a full bar.

• Windows, where the finest

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cuisine in Miami is served at an elegant terrace restaurant overlooking the panoramic golf courses. For the power lunch, Windows features a bountiful buffet complete with a full sushi bar. Other specialties include succulent lobster and seasonal stone crabs, a Miami tradition.

freshest of ingredients prepared in health-conscious , yet delicious, dishes that replenish the body.

• Terrazza Restaurant and Cafe, a combination of hearty and high-energy fare, a casual atmosphere with a range of continental dishes prepared from the finest fresh ingredients. Terrazza also features a walk-up delicatessen with

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For more information , visit the Doral Golf Resort and Spa web site at www.doralgolf.com ; call ( 8oo) 71 - DORAL (71 36725) or ( 305) 592-2000; or fax to ( 305 ) 591-6480.

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Kids ages 5 to 7 love to spell like they do in school because it's new and exciting to them. Add this element of school to your lesson to make rallying more fun. Tell them your club is starting a new zoo and for each time they hit the ball over the net, they get a letter to try to spell an animal's name. If they can spell an animal's name then that animal is in their zoo. To create an immediate interest, start out with easy to spell animal names like duck or pig, then challenge them with harder ones such as giraffe or alligator.

Remember many of the children don't know how to spell every word so you' re also giving them something other than a tennis lesson . I like w have them spell t he pro's name and laugh with them about locking us up. A good kicker after they spell the animal's name is to continue ral1ying and for each additional hit, they make the sound the animal makes.

Matt Springer, USPTA Richland, Wash.

My young tennis students, who are learning to serve, are often fasci nated when they hit the ball they've tossed over their heads. Because they tend to almost freeze and stare at the hit ball to see where it land s, the follow-through is forgotten. Placing a pyramid of four tennis balls next to the outside of the front foot and asking the students to knock it over with their follow-through will help them remember and is a lot of fun.

Sue Doyle, USPTA Keene, N .H.

A tossing tip Tossing the ball for a serve is a major challenge for a yo ung child. In order to make it fun and to give the student the idea oflifting the ball, place a polyspot on the tossing hand with the ball on top of that. T his requires balance. Toss the spot and ball upward as if the ball is being tossed for a serve. The fun part is watching where the spot and the ball land - the player who has the ball land nearest the spot wins a small reward.

Sue Doyle

Boo-boo the bear belly tennis Boo-boo the bear belly tennis is a great game to play to teach volley strokes while keeping kids entertained. This game is used at the end of pee wee and beginner clinics.

To play, all the kids line up at the net in volley position. The rule is if they miss the volley, they must put a ball down their shirt. If they make the volley, the pro must put a ball down his shirt. What ends up happening is the pro has approximately IO to 25 balls in his shirt and has a huge_:'bear belly" while the students have one or-two balls at most. The winner of t he game is the person with t he least amount of balls in their shirt.

Evan Isaacs, USPTA Montgomery, Ala.

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BEFORE HYPER CARBON, THEY WERE MERE TENNIS CHAMPIONS. Now, YOU MIGHT SAY THEY'RE ROCKET SCIENTISTS.

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Where istennis headed in thenew mil lennium?Who will emerge as tomorrow's top players and teachers? What will it take to excel in our industry? More than 1,500 top teaching professionals, VIPs and an unparalleled lineup of tennis experts will share answers to these questions, and more. They' ll compete for prize money in the US PTA International Championships,

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browse the USPTA International Tennis Buying Show, learn the latest at more than 60 seminars and network with the best and brightest in the game. Make plans now to join your peers at the world 's premier tennis-teaching conference. Stay ahead of the curve. Know the trends. Make a difference in your sport.

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ADD program an advantage for

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ollowing a successful pilot program last year, the United States Professional Tennis Association is expanding its Advancing De-

velopment and Diversity (ADD) program designed to foster diversity in the tennisteaching profession. ¡ USPTA's ADD program offers free training, networking, tennis education and pro- ¡ fessional certification opportunities to economically disadvantaged people with a desi_re to teach the sport. Qualified applicants also receive a free year of pro-rated membership dues in USPTA. Association membership offers access to career development resources, job listings , division conventions, seminars, local meetings, networking, social opportunities and other benefits.

Following their free introductory year ofUSPTA membership , applicants may choose to continue their involvement in the association

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and further develop their career in tennis.

"The program's whole purpose is to open the door to people who don't have the traditional socioeconomic background to get int<? the tennis profession," said USPTA CEO Tim Heckler. "We want to do our part to make the face of tennis reflect the changing face of America.

"Local tennis teachers, club teaching professionals, instructors at public parks -

all have a tremendous influence in running local programs , attracting kids to the sport and making tennis happen at the community level," Heckler added. "As an industry, we must foster and encourage minority involvement among the grassroots teaching ranks if we ever want our sport to really diversify. The ADD program does just that."

"I think this program is a tremendous step in the right direction," said USPTA Director of Career Development Jim Peavy, the ADD program administrator at USPTA's World Headquarters. "The opportunities available through our association give ADD applicants a way to learn, network and, ultimately, land a job in our profession ."

Last year, USPTA's ADD program introduced more than 100 new instructors into the tennis profession. This year, USPTA hopes to double that number as it develops and promotes the program within its 17 U.S. divisions. The association has named divisional leaders to help implement the program regionally. In addition, USPTA's national and divisional multicultural committees will work to identify prospect ive applicants for the ADD program.

For more information about this program, or to recommend an applicant, contact a divisional liaison (at right) or the USPTA World Headquarters. '{)a

diversity in tennis 1999 Multicultural liaisons USTA

US PTA Eric Mann (818) 843-41 05

California (USPTA only) Caribbean (USTA only)

Gustavo Gonzales (787) 724-7782

Eastern

Janet Roberts (9 14) 698-0414

Marvin Dent (908) 753-3961

Florida

Andi Dyke (954) 968-3434, ext. 214

Kevin McCarthy (954) 344-1840

Hawaii

Brent Kukai (808) 955-6696

Dino Bondallian (808) 322-3441

Intermountain

Suzan Luna (303) 695-4117

George Tavarez (303) 841 -3512

Mid-Atlantic

Brenda Gilmore (703) 560-9480, ext. 13

Greg Ogle (41 0) 887-0765

Middle States

Linda Mann (610) 277-4040

Tom Sweitzer (717) 533-5995

Midwest

John Meldrum (317) 577-5130

LeeAnn Reed (219) 432-0502

Missouri Valley

Angel Lallace (816) 472-6882

Russell Warner (918) 299-2643

New England

Steve Perry (617) 964-2030

Mike Quitko (203) 287-5322

Northern California

Charles Hanks (510) 748-7373

Polly Moore-Naber (408) 356-8363

Northwest

Tony Stingley (800) 536-6982 , ext. 19

Gordon Reid (612) 941-2000

Pacific Northwest

Craig Koessler (503) 520-1 877

Don Patch (503) 641 -4717

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San Diego (USPTA only)

Tom Daglis (770) 698-2080

Southern

Nomi Husband (770) 368-8200

Southern California (USTA only)

Ronita Elder (31 0) 208-3838, ext. 248

Southwest

Kimberly Smith (602) 947-9293

Fred Sedillo (505) 821 -951 7

Texas

Rene Garcia (512) 443 -1334

Punam Paul (512) 882-6013

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USPTA breaks new ground with wheelchair-teaching certification

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his year, US PTA is offering a new certification to instructors who teach wheelchair tennis. A Certification Training Course and exam will initially be offered on the day preceding each of five wheelchair tennis camps at various locations throughout the United States. The Paralyzed Veterans of America offers these camps in cooperation with the USTA. USPTA may add additional certification sites at other ~ajor wheelchair tennis events or tournaments.

Available to both wheelchair and ablebodied participants, this new certification will consist of a training course in the morning, private and group lessons

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and wheelchair tennis skills analysis in the afternoon, and grips and written testing in the evening.

USPTA professionals may add wheelchair certification to their list of qualifications, but it is also available to tennis teachers who are not Association members.

USPTA wheelchair certification was developed by USPTA and Bal Moore , Ph.D., USPTA Master Professional and director of the nationwide PVA/ USTA Wheelchair Tennis Camps. USPTA will work with Moore in administering the 1999 wheelchair tennis certification, and will prepare testers to conduct future

wheelchair tennis certifications within the various USPTA divisions.

Scheduled dates for wheelchair tennis Certification Exams: • May 6

Miami

• June 24

San Jose, Cali£

• July 8

Wichita, Kan.

• Aug. 12

Indianapolis

• Aug. 19

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Exa m reservations must be made at least 21 days prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an exam, upgrade and CTC unless noted . Exam cancellations must be received no later than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation fee will be charged accordingly. Affiliate members: late cancellation fee - $75; failure to cancel - application fee is forfeited . Certified members: late cancellation fee - $25; failure to cancel - $25 plus the upgrade fee is forfeited. Registration for another exam wi ll not be accepted until cancellation fees are paid.

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June 13

Mountain View, Calif.

(1 / 2 credit and up)

June 13

Deerfield Beach. Fla.

AprilS

June 13

Honolulu, Hawaii

June 13

Overland Park, Kan.

June 13

Arlington, Va.

June 20

Boulder. Colo.

Boulder, Colo.

April11

Boca Raton, Fla .

April11

Raleigh, N.C.

April18

Arlington, Va.

April25

Arlington, Texas

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Hilton Head Island, S.C.

April25

Clearwater, Fla.

May2

Chicago, Ill.

Racquet service workshop (4 credits)

Lansing, Mich.

April10

Philadelphia, Pa.

May 15

Palm Coast. Fla.

April18

Clearwater, Fla.

May 15

Seattle, Wash.

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Boston, Mass.

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Atlanta, Ga .

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Lansing, Mich.

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Cary, N.C.

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For more information, call Phyllis Zarro at USRSA at (619) 481-3545.

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USPTA vvelcomes nevv members Congratulations to the following new US PTA members who fulfilled requirements for membership between Oct. 1 and Dec. JI, 1998.

Corporate Courts & More California Abe, Gregory Campos, Angelika Carver, Frederique Chatterjee, Vik Ciuffo, James Clark, Philip Corette, Krista Dalli, Mark Dowell, Rodney Garancovsky, Greg Harris, Bryan Hinds, R. Keith Hirtler, Cheryl Yvonne Johnson, Leonard Lumsden, Anthony Lutes , David Nissley, Bill H. Park, Sang Woo Parsons , Bennett Pastor Jr., James Pastor Sr., James Ramirez, Carlo Robinson, Jack W. Shadchina , Larisa Srithongkul, Prayuk Wincup , Bret Eastern Backma n, Wayne Cook, John Cook, William Culhane, Patrick De Simone, Steven DeVill iers, Etienne Fidele, Jean Forte, Keith Funaki, Kentaro Holzman , Adam Jackson, Derek Kunneke, Marius Levine, Jamie Magarrell, Deborah Massios, George Miller, Marc Paxton, John Richiez, Arturo Segal , Aaron Skinner, Danie Stauder, William Venter, Werner Florida Addesa , Anthony Aguiar, Guma Albertsma-Rivera, Caroline Ames, Andrea Lynn Black, Kristin D .

Bradley, Christie Lynn Brassel, Clint C ardwell , Kersten Castilla Canto, Cesar Cronk , Robert DeFrances, Donna Diamond, Karen M. Dumas, Pierre-Henri Gabel , Sara h

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Garnett, Robert Gbedey, Gerard Geyer, Mark Allen Gibson, John Gladstone, Rita Host, Steven llluzzi, Martin Jenkins, Jeff Krusa -Maharaj, Michele Lefort , John Luscombe, Gordon Lusteg -Bennett, Lisa Manning, Hugh Medas, Paul Minns, Bradford C. Moss, Caryn Movsessian, Richard Muransky, Dr. David S. Neu ~rt, Thomas O'Shaughnessy, Meredith Ann Omley, Todd Otten , Christopher Plant, Jennifer Priest, Catherine P-ugliese, Lisa Rademacher, Francis (Bud) Raden , Christopher Saad, Ricardo Samuels .. Hugh Sandomenico, Charles Segfeldt, Patrik Shedd, Kirby Spinner, Carrie Tabares , Mario Thompson , Ryan Torres , Joseph Treise , William Van Session, Johnny Vecerdea, Marius Wiltshire , Angela Wondra , Jason Woolley, Antonin Zaidi, Adnan Hawaii Oda, Kula Intermountain Dang, Mark Fitzell, Andrew Harris, Emily Leger, Lauren McCaffrey, Michael Moore, Scott International Ash, Andrew Cumes, Ricky Haas, Heinz Hay, Michael Jai-11 , Lee Ki, Hyounwrv1un Kim , Chui-Young Kweon, Hun-Kyeom Lee , Brandon Minoda, Shusaku JPTA Banno, Ari Fuseda, Yoshiki

Haruta , Akira Hiraki, Satoshi Hirota, Nobuyuki Ikeda, Shigeki Matsuda, Keisuke Matsumura, Shuhei Miyata, Yasushi Nagahama, Takayuki Nakamura, Hirotaka Niki , Kenichi Nishikawa, Shinobu Odutsumi , Masato Suzawa , Satoshi Takizawa, Junichi Yamasaki, Akira Yashiro, Hiroyuki Mid-Atlantic Avington , Bethany Brand , Allyson K. Gray, Charles Heo, Hyojoon Ruppel, Brian S. Middle States Davies, Gary DuPuis Jr., Ronald J .

Gabel, Kevin Girola, Carlos Henery, Ja son D .

Honko, Tracy Kissel, Joseph Maneval, Kristin Maranella, Mary Ellen Midwest Bradley, Gordon Brooks, Brian Brown, Chuck D. Card, Margaret (Molly) Graham -Kioock, Laura Hogg, Daniel A. Hong, David MacDonald, Mark Mackey, Bradford Miller, Stephen Petri , Meredith Ellen Pisarik, Craig Rodkey, Richard Rodriguez, George Rose, Steven Shaheen , Gerard M. (Jay) Sigler, Mark Smith, David G. Sternfield, Daniel Tully, Shannon Velasco , Manuel Missouri Valley Daniel, Debbie Grahn, Magnus Greenstreet, Daryl Hart, Lisa Jenkins, Jacqueline Kanter, Sid Malcolm, Brian McWilliams, Joe Press, Kelly Vozeh, Otarar

New England Arande, Cougar '- Barry, Patrick J. Barston Jr. , John J .

DiNardo, Tony Harrington Jr. , Robert Irwin, Marc James, Douglas Earl Lake , Heather Larramore, Craig Leathers, Alan Lehr, Stuart Lorenzo, Richard Mangiafico Jr., Anthony Miller, Lynn Milot, Charles Oberlander, Michael Reichelt , Jon Rubinstein, Marcy Ryan , Hilary Seabury, John Smith, Leonard Westcott , Eric Northern California Araldi, Jennifer Cop, Edward Da Silva, John M. Dailley, Gordon English, Edward Gough , Roger Hofferik, Henry Lawrence, Stan ley Lawson, Joel Leube, Steve Lomibao , Richard M .

Payne, Jack Smith , Shannon Yoakum, James Northwest Dixon, Jennifer Holden , Michael Johnson, Bunmi C .

Pacific Northwest Burr Ph .D. , Russ Eliassen, Dawn Hanton, Nelson Hartley, Bryan Jenson, Teri Milner, Mark Rivera, Anthony Toney, Brian San Diego Assad, Victor A .

Bohm , Lester Castaneda , Alejandro Connolly, Kevin Gillespie, Damian Hogh, Justin McWilliams, Michelle Medek, Jaroslav Reynolds , Andrew G. Rojas , Alex Salumaa, Sven Sberno, Frank Sheh, Russell Yeh, J erry H.

Southern Arimura , Juntaro Arnold , Daniel Bennett, David Bran, Vicki Chaney, Phil Dentchev, lvaylo Dillingham, Amy Dominguez, Mark Eisiliones , Tony Alan Emechete, Valentine Erickson , Eric Fawcett, William Grubbs, Stephen Holland, Rachel Jacques, Eddie Kiley, Jonathan Knott Jr. , Lee Kreis, John D .

Mares, Timothy Martin, Richard W. Matthes, Ryan Mixon, Brian Mozur, Thomas Osmers , John Pendleton, Chri'stian Blake Percy, Jeff Petrey, Joellen Pride, Wardell Prunier, Kristen Rau, William Rudisill , Colin Siemens, Bret Slack, Roderick Thompson, Miles Turnbull , Tracy Van B Stafford, Linda Ward, Tommy Willingham , Tony Southwest Askin , C. R. (Bob) Denaro, Anthony Duncan , Karen Fowler, Charles Hoglund , Daniel Honer, Max Palmieri, Nina Prudhomme, Brian Prudhomme, Edward Prudhomme, Mandy Root , Brent Stiles, Julie U.S. territories & Canada Sehovic, Rasim Texas Bilecky, Kristie L. Boyd, Joshua Clay, Eric Darter, Robert Gauthier, Guillaume Krei, Heidi Neff, Robert Patton, R. K. Rosignol , R. Caine St. Vincent , Ali

USPT~ Ron Bohrnstedt, USPTA, took office as director at large of the United States Tennis Association on Jan uary 1. Bohrnstedt, a former professional player in the early '70s , has been a member of USPTA for 27 years.

Bradley Olson , USPTA, is now director of tennis at the Maui Prince Hotel in Hawai i. He was previously the head tennis profes sional at The Woodlands Conference Center, Resort & Country Club in The Woodlands, Texas .

USPTA member Bob Greene has been named vice chairman of the USA League Tennis Committee and appointed to the USTA Tennis Innovation Committee . Greene is the director of tennis at The Balsams Grand Resort in New Hampshire, as well as the USPTA New England Division's regional vice president.

USPTA member David Ramos, a recent graduate of Ferris State University's Professional Tennis Management Program , ¡recent ly joined Tennis : Europe as assistant director and di rector of marketing.

Julien Heine, USPTA, is the new director of tennis/ head tennis professional at People's Court's Tennis Club in Delta, British Columbia.

Sabine Guibal, USPTA, was named 1998 USPTA Pro of the Year for the greater Washington (D .C .) area. She is a director of

program administration at the William H.G. Fitzgerald Tenn is Center.

Kari A. Yerg , USPTA, of Boca Raton , Fla ., has been named the 1999 wheelchair tennis coach for the U .S . Women's World Team Cup Squad .

The 1999 World Team Cup will be played July 26August 1 at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows , N.Y

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Dusan Kurta , USPTA, is the newly elected director of the Peninsula Ath letic Club in San Diego.

Deco Surfacing Systems has appointed Kevin Hamilton, USPTA, as Midwest area manager. In 1993, Hamilton was president and Pro of the Year for the USPTA Missouri Valley Division .

USPTA Eastern Division 1998 award winners

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Professional of the Year

Steve Diamond

Co-major contributors

Sue Bloch Daniel Burgess

High School Coach of the Year College Coach of the Year Tex Schwab Lifetime Achievement Award Male Player of the Year Senior Male Player of the Year Female Player of the Year

Ron Dyson Russell Crispell Sam Shore Robert Kresberg Bob Litwin Marilyn Baker

Sectional Volunteers of the Year Hudson Valley Long Island Metro New Jersey Western George Bacso Tester Award Seminar contest winners First prize Second prize George Seewagen Award Virginia & Chuck Landis High School Coach of the Year

Dale Balun Guillermo Oropez Peter Heffernan Marvin Dent Steve Pekich Ray Tucker Pamela Farnsworth Kevin O'Rourke Ron E. Holmberg Elliot Lovi

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The USTA has adopted a new format for all of its 1999 USA League Tennis National Championships .

The approved format uses a standard 12-point tie breaker in place of the decisive third set.

USPTA Midwest Division 1998 award winners Seminar Contest winner

Christy Wing Lisa Gulp

35s Playing Pro of the Year

Chuck Kuhle

Female Playing Pro of the Year

Manufacturers

Male Playing Pro of the Year

Penn Racquet Sports will serve as the official ball of the Ch ~ mpions Tour in 1999, as well as the 1999 Lipton Tennis Championships .

Nancy Mickler Memorial Award

Rocky Mountain Sports and Adidas teamed up to form Team 3 Stripes, a preferred pro/ player program offering packages of performance product at special pricing . Once a player qualifies for the program ,

Mike Andrews

45s Playing Pro of the Year

Junior Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Fay Tooley Memorial Award

Christine Mott Mike Haber Jack Sharpe Lisa Van B Stafford Debbie Peirick Keith Haigh

Wisconsin State Pro of the Year

Bill Feucht

Illinois State Pro of the Year

Rob Black

Michigan State Pro of the Year Indiana State Pro of the Year Ohio State Pro of the Year (co-winners) Midwest Pro of the Year

Chris Wilton Mike Andrews Bryan Nibert Bud Schroeder Jorge Capestany

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they are eligible to purchase a package of shoes, clothing and accessories at a discount. For more information, contact Gary Machholz at (888) 3177004.

Head USA has appointed Bob Soden to chief executive officer, and Dave Haggerty to chief operating officer.

The Texas Tennis Museum and Hall of Fame inducted two nominees - Emadele McCleary (deceased) and David Kent - at a ceremony during the USPTA Texas Division's annual convention.

The Billie Jean King Founda tion , in cooperation with the American Diabetes Association, have applica-

tions available for the 1999 Donnelly Awards .

This progca m awards a $5,000 scholarship to two scholar athletes ages 14 to 21 , who play interscholastic, intercollegiate or intramural tennis and live with Type 1 diabetes. The application deadline is May 1. For guidelines, contact Donnelly Awards, Attn. Diane or Tracey, 445

N . Wells, Suite 404, Chicago, Ill. 60610, phone (312) 245-5300 or visit www.worldteamtennis.com.

The 1999 INVACARE World Team Cup, an international team competition for elite wheelchair tennis athletes, will be held at the USTA National Tennis Center in Queens, N.Y . from July 26 through Aug . 1.

Associations The United States Racquet Stringers Association has published the 1999 Stringer's Digest, a three-ring binder compendium of stringing patterns for ev- ery racquet on the market.

It also provides a step-bystep tutorial, an index of suppliers and a stringing machine resource guide.

For information, call (619) 481-3545 or e-mail usrsa @aol.com. You may also visit their web site at www.usrsa.com.

The British Tennis Coaches' Association will hold its international conference June 19-20 in London.

"Physical Tennis" will be held the week prior to Wimbledon and feature two keynote speakersPaul Roetert , USPTA. and Todd Ellenbecker, USPTA. For more information, contact Christine Tinker at 0171-381-7097 or e-mail ner at "christine. tinker@btca.org.uk.

Miscellaneous The USTA National Senior Women's Clay Court Championships will be held April 19-25 at the Houston Racquet Club for the 29 1h consecutive year.

For information, call (713) 464-4811 or visit their web site at www.venturenet.com/ nswccc.

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CLASSIFIEDS BOOKS Children's tennis books availab le for summer programs: I Want to Play Tennis srorybook ages 2 ro 9; Coloring/Activity Book -ages 3 ro I 0; and Color; Puz<Jes, _Games Book - ages 7 to 12.

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Call Jaad Publishing: (402) 421-1710.

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New exciting clinic formats, group and private drills_. Free samples! Make your job easier! www.jobeas ier.com. Club & Resort Marketing, (800) 5694661.

EMPLOYMENT BERKHEIMER'S TENNIS SERVICES, a pro-placement service in Vero Beach, Fla., is ac tively matching US PTA managers, tennis directors , head pros and assistants ro clubs, resorts and academies nationwide.

Call Gerry Berkheimer for details at (561) 388-5491. Monday-Friday.

Summer tennis director and staff needed for rop private camp in the Northeast. High salary, full travel, room and board included.-Great facilities and staff Call (800) 494-62 38 or e-mail winadu@campwinadu.com.

Tennis director position open.

Salary, commission, bonus, great benefits. Approximately 20 hours on court, 3 0 hours off courL Send resume to: Ann Bartek, Assistant General Manager, Lincoln Racquet Club , 5300 Old Cheney Road , Lincoln, NE 68516.

Three teaching pro positions available in the Hamptons.

Hamptons Tennis Company requires two pros to work at Triangle Tennis Club and at private courts. An assistant pro is needed at Buckskill Tennis Club to teach and coordinate events. Outgoing personality, will ing to teach a lor, and must have car. Send resume, cover letter and references to Steve Camac, Hamprons Tennis Company, P.O. Box 403, Southampton, NY II969, or fax ro ( 516) 287-3760.

Want to be a college coach? Bob Larson's College Tennis Employment newsletter lists what jobs are open. Sample $5. P.O. Box 24379, Edina, MN 55424.

www. tennis jobs. com The Tennis Job Line is a tennis professional's employment . service. It advertises tennis open-

ings at country clubs , lf nnis clubs, resorts , public facilities, colleges and summer camps.

TENNIS AWARDS Net Knacks I 999 Catalog!

Free engraving, quick turnaround. Unique silver, brass , crystal and acrylic awards, embroidered and screened tournament favors. (800) 374-6153.

VACATION OPPORTUNITIES WANTED! Tennis professionals and tennis coaches.

The Professional Coaches Association offers numerous opportunities for tennis pros and coaches to participate in PCA Working Vacation Programs at exclusive resorts throughout rhe Caribbean. Join this long-running and successful program that so many professionals have enjoyed. For information, contact Mark Burns at (617)

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