Addvantage 2000 September

contents the total professional - enhancing your career 8

Ask the professor - Abdominal muscles and the tennis stroke by jack Groppel Ph.D. , USPTA Master ProfessionalProperly training the abdominal muscles lessens the chance of injury for tennis players.

departments 3 President's message 4 USPTA drill 5 CEO's message 19 Little Tennis tips

28 Career development 29 Industry action

16 Training •game-ready' players with System 5

by Paul Allam, USPTA Pro I - System 5 helps

31 Classifieds

develop technically proficient players into strategically smarter players.

32 Pro Penn Quarterly Discount

feature 10

Survivors take battle against cancer to the courts

2000 uspta world conference on tennis 7 Pro Penn puts up $5,000 in Phoenix

kl'Ji/1 Kite. USPTA sttljj'tl'rira- Tennis for Life off-ers physical as wel l as psychological bendlrs ro uncer survi\'()I'S.

news 14 USPTA members excel in Career Development

~·

Program 22 An easy decision to give

G

?'iY4

~WORLD ~ conlerence!

on TENNIS ~ :::::» September 23 - 30

On the cover ... Mario Tabares, winner ofthe 1999 USPTA International Championships, is this year's men's open player ofthe year.

www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com ADDvontoge magazine editorial offices

USPTA World Headquarters 3535 Briorpork Drive, Suite One Houston, TX 77042 Phone- (713) 978-7782 (800) USPTA-4U Fox - (713) 978-7780 e-mai l - mogozine@ usplo.org

Editor Showno Riley Managing editor Julie Myers Assistant managing editor Kimberly Forrester Circulation Kathy Buchanon Advertising Dione Richbourg Office hours: 8:30a.m. - 5 p.m. Central lime ADDvontoge is pub lished monthly by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

volume 24 • issue 9 The opinions expressed in ADDvontoge ore those of the authors and not necessarily those of ADDvontoge or the US PTA. Copyright© United Stoles Professional Tennis Association, Inc. 2000. All rights reserved .

Reprodudion of any portion of the magazine is not permitted without written permission from US PTA. ADDvantage/ September 2000

Happy with your job?

USPTA has the best job posting service so you can find the best jobs.

(And, it's free.)

Find+Pro pfa.

at www.uspta.org The best benifits through technology.

• Over 200 clubs across Llle counuy ht1ve used PrivareGo/fCourscs.com to design their web site • 100% custom siLe

~~~~iiiiiiiiiiiiiF~~

wlvw.privategolfcourses.com

• Become JXm of the Tennis Qub dmabase so pmspective members can find you • Password protccLed members only section

Building an image on the Internet couldn't get any easier.

Call PrivateGolfCourses.com today for a package ...949/443.3230

President's US PTA

-

messa§e--~~~

A

usptao

y

'state of the union'

A

s I begin my second year as USPTA's presiWeek, Tennis, ATA QuarterLy, CMAA's Club Management an d IHRSA's CBI. dent, I thought it would be only fitting to provide you with a "state of the union" ad• Regional advertising that will promote memdress for our Association. bers in various areas of the co untry through As we head into our 74th year, USPTA has more ads in publications including Florida Tennis, Insthan 12,500 members and an expanding businesside Tennis, Atlantic Racquet Press, ALTA's Net positive proof that the Association continues to grow News and Sun Tennis. and offer new and exciting programs and services to In the past year, we've achieved other goals and its member professionals and the tenintroduced vario us benefits that nis industry. include: Over the past year, working closePaying off the World Headquarly with USTA's Adult and Senior ters building.

Competition Committee, USPTA • Introducing the Little Tennis® added 12 new national tournament Web site- LittleTennis.com. opportunities throl.J.gh which our This site is as popular as our members can receive a USPTA namain Web site and interest from tional ranking. Now, it's possible to tennis pros and the public conreceive credit for matches played at tinues to grow. the divisional and national (category • Redesigning the USPTA PersonII tournaments) level, as well as at the al Websites ™. This includes a World Conference. new look and the ability to deEducation continues robe a focal Joseph Thompson liver more personalized services point for USPTA, and in the last year to our members and their students. alone, we've introduced a new specialist degree proOver the next few years, you will have the gram to ensure that our professionals are the best opportunity to visit some beautiful places when they can be by offering them ways to specialize in USPTA hosts its annual World Conference on one or more specific areas of the tennis business. Also, Tennis. This year's event is at The Pointe South over the next few years, new Mo untain Resort in Phoetechnology will allow US PTA nix, while next year's will be Promoting our Association held at The Diplomat in to offer education for every and its professionals member through a variety of Ho llywood, Fla. We're distance learning methods, heading to Bally's in Las Veremains a top priority. including CDs and DVDs, as gas in 2002, and to the Marwell as audio and video educo Island (Florida) Marriott cation over the Internet. This same technology will Resort and Golf Club in 2003. also enable us to provide online lessons, as well as As you can see, the "state of the USPTA" is video to correct every stroke in tennis with just a sound, and its future continues to look bright. Your click of a button. I can't wait to see the impact our board, divisional leaders and national staff will connew education curriculwn will have on the industry. tinue to offer outstanding programs and services to Education is just one of the programs USPTA all Association members. promotes, along with its many other member beneI personally want to thank you for allowing me fits in its extensive public relations campaign. Proto serve as your president for the past year, and I moting our Association and its professionals remains look forward to serving you in 2001. Let's all cona top priority, and these efforts have included: tinue to make USPTA the world's best tennis-teach• U.S. Open TV commercial coverage ing association. And, just wait till you see what we're Ads in national publications such as Tennis going to accomplish next year. You will be amazed!'&'-

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Joseph Thompson

First Vice President

Mark McMahon

David T. Porter, Ed .D.

Vice Presidents

Ron Woods Harry Gilbert Tom Daglis Secretary-treasurer

Randy Mattingley

Past President

Will Hoag

WORLD HEADQUARTERS CEO

Tim Heckler

Director of Operations · Executive Assistant

Rich Fanning Marty Bostrom

Director of

Shawna Ailey

Communications Julie Myers

Creative Services Director Public Relations Coordinator

Diane Richbourg

Publications Coordinator

Kimberly Forrester

Jill Kite

Communications/ Divisional Liaison

Shannon Kopp

Communications

Director of Fred Viancos Professional Development Corporate Services Administrator

Janice Stotlenwerck

Receptionist

Norma Martin

Computer Services/ Club Rel ations

Kathy Buchanan

Computer Services/ Data Entry

Sylvia Flores

Computer Systems Administrator

Quincy Kwok

Divisional Executive Administrator

Yvonne Hung

Membership and Vicky Tristan Certification Coordinator Membership Assistant

Danietle Mead

Payroll/Benefits

Renee Heckler

Theresa Weatherford

Controller

Insurance/ Ellen Weatherford Merchandise Services Insurance Services

Charlene Davis

LEGAL COUNSEL Attorney-at-taw

Paul Waldman

For information, write the USPTA World Headquarters 3535 Briorpork Drive, Suite One Houston, TX 77042 Phone (713) 97 -USPTA (800) USPTA-4U Fox (713) 978·7780 e-mail- uspta @uspto .org Internet - www.uspta.org

Office hour" 8:30 o.m. • 5 p.m.

Central time

ADDvantage/ September 2000

3

Advanced

Aggressive approach shots

Purpose:

D

To practice being aggressive on short balls.

Description: 1. Players are positioned as illustrated.

2. The instructor feeds player "P\' a short ball. "P\' moves up, hits a crosscourt approach shot and moves into the net. Players "P\' and "B" play out the point against the instructor and player "C." 3. After the point is over, "P\' takes "B's" spot, and "B" goes to the end of the line. "D" moves up to take the next feed from the instructor.

4. First team to 11 points wins.

After the game, a new player joins the instructor and "C" goes to the end of the line.

Options: Can also be played from the backhand side of the court.

4

ADDvantage/ September 2000

.I I I I I I I

I I

ES's message- - - - - . , USPTA and members demonstrate • commitment to tennis 1n many vvays

Y

ou'd be surprised how many rimes I'm thing incongruent about these two equations. asked by others in the tennis industry why In reality, USPTA pros serve as the catalyst to teaching professionals can't do more to deliver all programs -whether they're introduced in grow the game of tennis. While this may seem like the national tennis spotlight or in the grassroots. a benign question, it generally triggers a defensive And, just as other groups are applauded for their response from USPTA's leadership and among a efforts, USPTA pros would like to be recognized for large segment of its members. all they do on behalf of tennis. The following is a summary of just a few Perhaps this is because accurate of the things USPTA and its memassessments of how m uch work ber professionals do on behalf of our teaching pros really do vary dependmutual goal of growing the game: ing on the person or group making • Tennis Across America TM - The such a judgment. Often, the assessment is based on what USPTA pros "original" free-lesson program, it was are doing to meet the specific needs introduced in 1990 after the indusof an outside or allied group as optry called on each group to start a posed to what USPTA perceives as grassroots effort to increase particiirs own strategies to meet overall inpation. The program celebrated its dustry goals.

10'" anniversary this year, and is supFor example, there is little do ubt ported by more than 2,000 teaching Tim Heckler professionals who offer free lessons that every tennis company's goal is and low-cost follow-up programs to thousands of to grow participation in the game. Bur, when it new and current players in more than 300 cities each comes to spending its own resources on this goal, it is only natural that individual organizations use year. strategies that additionally enhance their own pro• USPTA Little Tennis®- Introduced in 1994, this grams and constituents. program not only attracts the next generation of tennis players, but also encourages parents, siblings and I have always admired the ATP Tour for followother family members to get on the court. ing this logical approach. It has spent considerable resources in recent years to improve spectator parWorld Wide W'eb promotion of tennis - USPTA ticipation in irs tournaments both from in the stands continues to promote and provide news and knowland from television audiences. It also has run its edge about tennis, and it does so through the most extensive Internet presence in the tennis industry. own grassroots event in conjunction with Cartoon Network called Smash Tennis. These projects help Four independent si tes and their links serve the into increase participation in tennis enormously. terests of the playing public, employers, tennis reachWhile ATP is recognized as a major partner in the ers and the industry. Through these sites, you can USTA Plan for 'Growth, irs basic contributions to access USPTA and industry news, travel information, tennis tips, teaching articles, lesson plans and the program are generally those stated above, which meet a mutual goal and should be appreciated by get help finding just the right certified professional everyone in tennis. for your game. Certified members will soon be able However, for some reason, if USPTA elects to to provide online lessons to their students and pros will be offered online educational opportunities "Grow the Game" using its own strategies, or choosthrough our new distance-learning program. US PTA es not to use the precise strategies designed specifisites include: cally by the USTA's Plan for Growth Committee, we are rebuked for not doing more. Therefore, we USPTA.org USPTAPro.com never feel we are fully appreciated for our total efforts even though they achieve the same end (much LittleTennis.com in the same fashionATP's efforts do). There is someAD Dvan rage USPTA.com Continued next page

Teaching pros have been involved in growing the game from its beginnings.

Whether we step on the court to teach, discuss a lesson with a student or plan a special event, weare doing our part to

.

tncrease interest in tennis.

ADDva ntage/ September 2000

5

from previous page

• Find-a-Pro, find-a-partner, find-a-job, find-an-employee - There are four different services in this online program that benefit the ent~re industry. Find-a-Pro helps consumers locate teaching pros in their local areas, and these teaching pros help consumers find appropriate playing partners. Employers can also use the program by going online to post job openings free of charge, while pros can access the information to search for job openings in a particular city or by position title or type of employment. This service is available online at uspta.org and LitcleTennis.com.

•

Tennis education and certification -

USPTA educates and certifies the world's tennis teachers to ensure the "all-important" first lesson is taught by a certified professional, who will give quality instruction and keep players on the court through innovative and challenging tennis programs. USPTA's Career Development Program evaluates and builds the industry's most qualified professionals, who will cultivate long-term players: After all, player retention is the surest way to grow tennis.

• Instructor level certification- US PTA introduced this certification to target less experienced teachers in the grassroots and provide them with quality training opportunities that would increase their effectiveness in teaching all players, and especially those at public parks, recreation facilities and neighborhood tennis courts.

• USPTA ADD Program -The Advancing Development and Diversity Program is dedicated to recruiting a more diverse population of teaching professionals.

Through ADD, people with a socioeconomic disadvantage may apply for US PTA certification and have the normal cost associated with becoming a member waived for the first year, including the Certification Training Course, exam and prorated dues.

• USPTA's Professional Tennis Management Programs - Another commitment to education for tennis teachers and players, USPTA works in conjunction with colleges and universities to accredit their professional tennis management programs. This ensures students, parents and consumers that an accredited PTM program delivers an exceptional level of educational quality.

USPTA World Conference on Tennis and 17 divisional conventions - The annual 6

ADDvantage/ September 2000

World Conference attracts approximately 1,500 participants and is the largest event of its kind in tennis. The conference is a popular meeting place for industry executives and YIPs, and it serves as a 10-day promotion of tennis education, competition and industry camaraderie. Division conventions provide many of the same benefits to tennis teachers in specific geographic locations.

• Public relations campaign - PR efforts target club and facility owners and managers to promote both the benefits of tennis programs and hiring USPTA-certified professionals to direct them. This program also targets and receives placements in nontennis-specific magazines that promote tennis and USPTA-certified pros to general consumers.

• TV advertising campaign- Part of our overall public relations campaign, USPTA's TV commercials highlight USPTA and its members, and promote tennis as a fun sport.

These commercials, first aired during last year's U.S. Open, were also part of the commercialline up for this year's event.

Driving tennis equipment sales- US PTA's endorsement programs promote and boost sales of tennis equipment and services through teaching pro recommendations. Statistics continue to demonstrate that consumers are more likely to make a purchase based on the recommendation of a teaching pro than a celebrity playing pro endorsement.

USPTA's annual International Tennis Buying Show and the various divisional trade shows give manufacturers the opportunity to display their products to the country's most active tennis teachers, and we encourage local buyers to visit USPTA trade shows. These opportunities also drive sales of the large and small companies in our industry.

• Lessons for Life - Our Association has a five-year commitment to support this program and has designated October as "Tennis Against Cancer Month." Through this program, USPTA pros donate lesson or clinic fees to the American Cancer Society. Not only are we introducing people to tennis, but also we're giving back to our communities in a very big way as we donate funds to fight cancer. We hope to more than double this year's donation and increase it each year.

• Arthur Ashe Kids' Day - Since its inception, USPTA pros have been asked to volunteer their skills to help promote the fun aspects of the game to thousands of participating kids in a pre-U.S. Open event. Each year, our professionals work with children during this one-day event, then they serve as instructors at USTA's Tennis Teachers Conference.

Not only does USPTA grow the game through nationally sponsored and promoted efforts, but many of the game's new players are also cultivated in the grassroots through US PTA's 17 divisions and in small rural communities. Our pros host thousands of special tennis programs at professional tour stops, charity events, lesson programs for multicultural populations and special clinics at clubs, parks, recreation centers and neighborhood courts.

And, on top of all this, USPTA professionals still support multiple programs of our industry partners. Most notably, USPTA pros began supporting the TW USTA Play Tennis America initiative, which has since evolved into the USA Tennis program. Along with free advertising space in ADDvantage magazine, USPTA has used its own funds to send out 30,000 letters over the past five years promoting the overall industry initiative and specifically Play Tennis America. It is estimated that by the end of this year, participating teaching professionals will have donated in excess of $12 million in free lessons since the program's inception. This alone is a monumental effort by teaching professionals!

These are just a few examples of how tennis-teaching professionals impact our industry each day. And, we'll probably never hear about the thousands of pros out there who are promoting the game in their own special way.

The moral of this story: Teaching pros have been involved in growing the game from its beginnings. Whether we step on the court to teach, discuss a lesson with a student or plan a special event, we are doing our part to increase interest in tennis.

We have every desire and intention of supporting the ideas and marketing plans of other organizations, providing we are given due respect for our efforts and there is a mutual benefit to the strategies employed in doing so. ~

USPn!l ?florft/~ on T"~WnU Pro Penn puts up $5,000 • 1n Phoenix here's $5,000 in prize money available in the second annual Pro Penn Stars tournament that will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the conference.

Teams will represent their respective divisions. The top-placing teams will share the prize money equally with their respective divisions .

Teams may be the winners of their divisional Stars tournaments held during the past year, or simply be selected by the division from its members attending the conference.

The fast-paced format using a compass draw and short matches gives players lots of chances to win. The low-compression ball takes some of the pace out of the game, so touch shots and consistency really pay off.

This also makes it almost as fun to watch as to play.

Anyone interested in representing their respective divisions in the Pro Penn Stars tournament should contact their divisional officers or administrators.~

Septen

ADDva ntage/ September 2000

7

Alaclollllnallllatclet ancl the uestion: I am ina debate at my club a e role of the abdominal muscles in playing tennis.

My feeling is that these muscles are critical to performance, while a colleague of mine feels that the abdominals are merely supportive to performance, but don't play much of a role in stroke production. Could you discuss their importance and how to properly train the abdominal muscles? ~

nswer: There have b en a ew studies investigating ole of the abdominal muscles in playing tennis . One investigation was conducted by Ann Quinn, currently director of coaching education for Tennis Australia, when she was a graduate student. She found via electromyography (measuring the electric action potential given off by a muscle~ when it contracts) that, when serving, the abdominals contracted at a very high percentage (85 percent to 90 percent) of the maximum contraction capacity. For

groundsrrokes, the amount of contraction was a little less but still a significantly high percentage of the muscle's maximum contraction and when volleying, abdominal contraction was still above 50

active during a tennis stroke. This high activity is probably a combination of two issues you and your colleague are debating. There is likely a contribution from the abdominal muscles to generate and facilitate torso movement and rotation, especially on serves and groundstrokes. However, there must be tremendous support and stabilization taking place to control trunk and spine rotation as well.

The connection between the importance of facilitating movement and stabilizing movement can be evidenced from the comments of a well-known former football coach, John Madden.

During a Green Bay Packer vs.

San Francisco 49er game, at

jack Groppel, Ph.D., USPTA Master Professional is the executive vice president ofLGE Performance Systems. He is an imtruction editor for Tennis magazine, and is the author ofHigh- Tech Tennis and the newly released 'The Corporate Athlete."

Information can be found at www. mentallytough. com.

8

ADDvantage/ September 2000

which Madden was commentating, a player went down with a leg injury. Knowing that this athlete had a history of abdominal and lower back problems, Madden commented, "When the back goes, it all goes - the legs, the arms, everything, because everything is integrally connected to the stomach and back." This is true for tennis players as well.

To answer your request for methods of training, I will respond by simply discussing the pure basics of abdominal exercise. Please note that there are many exercises one should employ to truly train the abdominal muscles (e.g. rotational work, medicine ball workouts, abdominal work with external weights, etc.). Also, be aware that stretching all muscle groups (in particular the hamstrings) along with the abdominal training will ensure that there will be structural symmetry to withstand the rigors of a competitive match. And, if you have a hisrory of back or abdominal muscle problems, or if you are not sure of the tech-

nique to use, you should definitely consult your physician and then a certified personal trainer. You want to be sure you are doing the right form of exercise for your needs.

To strengthen the abdominals, begin by lying down flat on your back on a firm surface.

Keeping the knees bent at about 90 to 100 degrees, focus your eyes on something directly over your head (e.g., the intersection of ceiling tiles, etc.). For novices, cross your arms over your chest with hands on your shoulders. For seasoned exercisers, place your hands behind your head with elbows out ro the side. Before starting the exercise motion, it is essential for you to know that your head, neck and trunk should stay in alignment (avoid flexing the neck) .

Now, curl your shoulders toward your pelvis; don't lift your trunk off the floor. You should curl your rib cage and shoulders off the floor so that your shoulder blades are no longer touching the floor. You should also feel as though you are pressing your lower back toward the floor. It is not necessary to come up any higher than what I have described, because the hip flexors kick in and the abdominal work is diminished. If you want to work on the obliques (the muscles that facilitate trunk rotation), you could simply rotate a little to the right as you curl up, bringing the left shoulder blade just a little

tennis tt•olle higher off the floor. Then straighten up and go back down. On the next curl, rotate to the left. Also, bear in mind that there are many ways to train the oblique muscles; this is just a simple method that is easy to do.

How fast should you curl up and down each time? Count "one thousand one, one thousand rwo" on the way up until your shoulder blades are off the floor and then "one thousand one, one thousand rwd' on the way down.

Bear in mind that the technique I have just described mostly isolates the upper section of the abdominal muscles. You should also work to isolate the lower section of the abdominals, as well. This can be done (again in a simplistic way) by stabilizing your upper body with your arms down along your sides on the floor and slowly curl your pelvis up and off the floor.

For a tennis player, the goal should be to do a minimum of 100 curls per day. My recommendation is to perform at least

200 total repetitions of upper, lower and rotational curls to totally train the abdominal muscles. Since the abdominals consist of four groups of muscles , the long muscles of the abdomen, the transverse muscles, and the rwo sets of obliques, many specialists believe that 24 hours is all that is required for recovery.

This contradicts the thought that a muscle needs 48 hours

to recover. Although experts feel you can do some form of abdominal work each day, be sure to give the muscles enough time to recover. ÂĽ>v

miLLEDOIUm II

SAM~ Sports Action Machine

s

* M

ACT NOW Call about our FREE 30 DAY DEMO*

INTRODUCINGTHE NEXT GENERATION OF TENNIS PRACTICE MACHINES.

800.837.1002 www.mastersports.com

$4995 1ease*or buy. *When we say free, we mean free. Call for details. *Business to business lease only.

ADDvantage/ September 2000

9

ix years ago, USPTA pro Vladimir Smolkin came to the United States from Russia, not knowing the important role he would play as a tennisteaching professional. At the young age of 7, Smolkin began playing tennis , the sport he now uses as therapy to teach and help breast cancer survivors .

In 1999, Smolkin was invited to teach the Tennis For Life program at the Ridgewood Racquet Club in Ridgewood, N.J. He was an ideal candidate for this position, since he had lost a son to cancer and had some understanding of what c~cer survivors go through.

Each Sunday, Smolkin teaches a "learn and play" program to about 20 cancer survivors and introduces the many

benefits that tennis can bring to their lives. He is a strong believer that tennis is good therapy for the body.

Marcia Devens, founder of Tennis For Life and a 13-year breast cancer survivor, began the program in June of 1999.

Tennis For Life introduces the game to people like Devens, who would not typically consider tennis as an option to aid in both their physical and psychological recovery. Smolkin and Devens work together to provide different options of tennis play when a participant is in pain. Smolkin teaches new ways to play so each courageous lady is able to be out on the court playing instead of waiting for the pain to go away.

"The women have been incredibly appreciative. It is amazing how a couple of hours a week can make such an impact on the ladies," says Devens.

The free -lesson program teaches survivors how to play tennis in a non-threatening, non-institutional environment, and is offered in cooperation with the Northern New Jersey Cancer Treatment and Prevention Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. The program is funded solely by contributions and has received a grant from the USTA in recognition of its unique and valuable service.

According to Tennis For Life participant Teri Grayner, "The magic was in the opportunity

Vladmir Smolkin, USPTA, teaches Tennis For Life.

10

AD Dvantage/ September 2000

Breast cancer survivor Teri Grayner and "Vlady" Smolkin, USPTA teaching pro at Ridgewood Racquet Club.

for me to commit to focusing on tennis. I learned to manage myself on the court. All week I would think about hitting a great shot and it was incredible.

I felt successful."

Smolkin believed it was essential for Grayner to hit more and more balls, with no time in between to think of anything, except improving her game. "I fed her ball after ball and would not let her speak or even look up to see where the ball went," stated Smolkin. By engaging in a physical activity such as tennis, that demands focus and concentration, it takes your mind off what is going on in your life.

"Tennis is not only a men-

by Jill Kite, USPTA staff writer

tal and physical game, but a game for your health," said Smolkin, who hopes to one day write a book about how the sport of tennis is also a healing game for one's overall health.

Also a reflexologist and massage therapist, he believes in the healing power of touch.

"The ladies take to heart what he is saying and how he is trying to help them," comments Devens on how wonderful Smolkin has been with .the cancer survivors.

Besides playing tennis, the Tennis For Life program offers camaraderie between the women in the group, all of whom are breast cancer survivors. Gettogethers are held after their tennis play, and participants are able to speak freely outside the confines of a hospital. The

members share concerns, information, laugh and just talk about day-to-day life. The goal of this program is to help breast cancer survivors regain their mobility, stamina and sp irit while providing support, encouragement and motivation to each other.

"This is a great program for

cancer survivors and I like to help them," says Smolkin. H e has also helped with the program's fund-raisers by teaching free lessons in order to raise money and help spread the word about Tennis For Life. By donating his time to the program, this USPTA pro is truly changing lives .~

For more information about Tennis For Life, call the Ridgewood Racquet Club at (201) 652-1991.

Tennis For Life provides support, encouragement and motivation for cancer survivors.

ADDvantage/ September 2000

11

UNIVERSAL FABRIC STRUCTURES

Universal's SPORTHALL"' System provides not only a complete, turnkey enclosure solution to your indoor tennis needs, but an immediate, affordable one as well. With its bright and airy playing environment, its n o wonder so many are

O ne phone call & you're ·ready to play...

turning to SPORTHALL

(21 5) 529-9921 • www.ufsinc.com

~TENNIS

~TUTOR

by SPORTS TUTOR #1 in ball machines worldwide

w/ Spin Control

f rom

f rom

$699

$2,675

TENNIS TUTOR #1 portable

1-800-448-8867

b~~~ure

• Programmable • 300 ball capacity

www.sportstutor.com

Sports Tutor, 3300 Winona Ave. , Burbank, CA 91504 , ph: 818-972-2772, fax : 818-972-9651

C 0 M PET IV I 5 I 0 N"'

r

A

uspta OFFICIAL EVEWEAR OF THE USPTA The Ultimate Tennis Sunglass. The patented Competivision filter mutes all colors except optic yellow so you can see the tennis ball better.

Thermo-Gripâ„¢ non-slip temple tips and nose pads.

Interchangeable lenses in some models .

100% protection from UVA and UVB .

WWW.BOLLE.COM

800.22.BOLLE

USPTA members excel in Career The following USPTA members achieved more than 36 points in the USPTA Career Development Program in 1999.

Anderson, Kirk Dinoffer, Joseph M. Hassan, Feisal E. Price, Michael E. Viancos, Fred Willeford, Craig Alan

The following USPTA members achieved between 18 and 35 points in the USPTA Career Development Program in 1999.

Achondo, Mauricio Albrecht, Michael E. Alfonso, Nancy M. Andrew, Jorge Andrews, Michael Aten, Gregory T. Barnes, T homas R. Berning, Lee Ann Bersa.ni, Stephen P. Beyer, Tim Bock, Alden E. Bonfigli, Daniel G .

Bos, Raymond Bridges, Robert A. Broadwell, Kristine Burge, Michael R. Calron, Rick M. Capestany, Jorge ConneU, Thomas V Courtney, Judy C ummings, Chrisropher Daglis, Tom Davis, Kimberly Green DeHart, Kenneth DiCamillo, Geraldine M .

Dodman, Pamela M .

Elkins, Henri Fairchilds, Mark A. Feldman, Erik L. Fischer, lneke V. Fischer, Jonathan E. Friedman, Michael E. Gardner, Ruth Ann Gerz, N ick G ilbert, Harry G ilbert,]. Townsend Groppel Ph.D. , Jack L. H azledine, Donald J. H eacock, Jim Herrick, Mary Ann Hoag, William D. Hom, Alvin D. Iwai, Shizue Jackson, Kevin Janciarova, Ivana

14

Justice, Jack Kelly, Thomas A. Kindig, Shelly King, Roberr R. Kline, Larry R. Kozlowski, Dave Kramer, Jay LaCroix, Katherine S. Lange, Michael Luna, Mark G. MacDonald , Paul McCall, Chad Travis McGraw, Tom G. McLennan, James P. McMahon, Mark Mercier, Michael Louis Murray, Avis R. Nickel, Holger G. Norron, Philip D .

O 'Brien, Boors O ley, Stanley R. Olson, Bradley Eliot Parks II, Guy W Peavy, Jim Pekich Jr., Steve Porter Ed.D. , David T. Rapp, Bill A. Reid, Kim Astrid Riddell, Trish Riddle, William Lee Rogers, Albert P. Romberg, Dave Saad, Raul E. Sanchez, Jorge Sather, Karen Saviano, Nick Sicola, Rosanne Smith, Diane L. Springer, Matthew J. Steinbach, David Tarpley, Danny J. Tavarez, George K. Thomas, Linda Rupert Thompson, Joseph Thompson , William Rork Waters, Jeffrey C. Wendler, Rebecca Rich Woods, Ron

The following USPTA members achieved between 9 and 17 points in the USPTA Career Development Program in 1999.

Abbondondelo, Steven C. Acuna, Ricardo J. Adler, Mitchell J. Al-Qaisi, Rafat R. Alexson, Donna Jaquith Allam, Paul F. W. Alvarez, Michael P. Amaya, Greg Ameel, D erek A. Amick, James M.

ADDvantage/September 2000

Antrim , Carson B. Arlari, Ornello Armstrong, Rick Arrington, Glenn Atkinson Jr., Asa B. Attoe, John F. Axelrod, Joan P. Axelrod, Keith Bailey, David W. Ballantyne, Louis].

Bareis, Rosie Barkley, Gregory T. Barnes, Tim D. Barnett, Cheryl Basey, Lee Basnyar, Montosh Bass, Martha Ann Beardsworth, Molly Bedilion, James Begay, D 'Wayne P. Behne, Sheryl Bell, Sandra J. Bellingham, Paul Benko, Peter Berka, Peter P. Bernardis, Margaret Bernstine, Mark E. Berry, Brian A. Bickham, Steve Bickoff, Deborah Elyce Bilyeu, Beth E. Bingo, Jeffrey L. Birdsong, Leigh Blagden, David J. Bobbitt, Terry Bond, William E. Boragno, Teresa Bostic, Natalie A. Boutin Jr. , Robert Boysen, Rick E. Bozman II, Maury W Braden, Vic Bradley, Amy T. Bradley, Chrisropher Bradley, Gordon Brady, C indy Brenner, Hank Brewer, Lewis Brooks, C hip Brouwer, David D. Brown, Chadwick Brown, David A. Brown, Norvell A. Brown, U lysses Browne, Douglas S. Browne, Leslie H .

Bruning, Bunny Bryan, Wayne Budd, Barry Burakovsky, Gennady Burgess, Daniel Burling, Peter H. Burns, Shane Burrus, Harry Bustamante, Michael Bynum, Robert R.

Camera, Nicholas J. Campanaro, Roberta Campbell, Donna M .

Campos, Allegra P. Capesrany, Martha E. Capobianco, Joe Caputo, Joseph A. Carella, James J. Cascarano, Tom Cecere, Rebecca S. Cenrerbar, Richard Cercone, Maria A. Chaboudy, Frank R. Chappuzeau, Claudio E. Cheney, Brian Choi, SeWon Chomyn, Holly D. Christensen, Paul E. Christian, Paul Chun, David A. Ciotti, Lillian T. Clark, William A. C leary Jr. , John P. Cohen, Jeff F. Cohen, Nancy B. Cole, Troy Collins, Scort E. Combs, Chris Copere, Eddie Cordano, Chrisropher Cordrey, David S. C. Cosseboom, Elaine M .

Cousins, Julian R. S. Cox, Nancy T. Coyne, Jim Cramer, Charles C randall, Kristine Crawford, Linda T. Cronrath, C raig B. Crook, Alan H. Crutchfield, RusseU Cysneiros, Miguel Daly, Laura R. D arter, Robert Davies, Patricia Welles D avis, Jeff Davis, John P. de C uba, Emile 0. de C ubas, Carlos DeLuna III, Joe Dean, Kristen D. Deffner, Matthias D emos, James J. Dent, Marvin Derby, Michael Diamond, Steve Dickenson, Diane S. Dillon, James P. Dooley, Dave B. Doss, Douglas H .

Dotson, John Dory, Michael Dove, Eric D. Dowse, Michael Doyle, Susan C. Dragoo, Adrienne

Dyer Jr. , Philip Eaton, Ross T. Eddy, David Elliott, Diane A. Embernare, Rudolph M. Empey, Chad K. Endler, Urik Eriksson, Anders Erler, James W. Ertel~, Harald G. Evert, Drew Faber, Mark S. Fagen, Patrick A. Fahrenholz, Lori A. Fanning, Richard L. Farnsworth, Pamela Faulise, Jacques A. P. Faulkner, Patricia R Feldhausen, E. Brittin Feller, Robert R. Ferman Jr., Richard Field, Matthew Finch, Gay J. Finkbeiner, Linda Curtis Flater, Roald H. Fleury, David G. Fogel, Daniel H .

Fontana, Paul A. Foote, Karissa Foreman, William FortunatO, Joseph].

Foster, John J. FramptOn, Mark H. Franca, Carolyn Franklin, Kim Lara Funk, Kim S. Gabelman, Scott Games, Adrian D. Garnett, Michael-John Gary, D avid John Garzon-Elkins, Martha L. Gaskins Jr., Donald Gates, WilliamS. Gauthier, Guillaume Gill, C huck Godreau, Julio C. Gonzales, Spike G. Gooch, Terrie L. Goodling, Jenni E. Gore, Kenneth B. Gouin, Ronald J. Graff, Michael P. Gra.ham-Kioock, Laura Gray, Tommy Greco, Robert J. Greene Jr., Robert Greenwald, Jeff H .

Grey, Hugh B. Griebenow, Zenda Griffin, Ian A. Gristina, Jeremy Grzelak, David W. G uerin, Kent R. Gulino, Jennifer Gullikson, Thomas R. Guluzzy, Donald

Development Program Gundi, Charlie Hagerman, Berry Sue Hainline, Jon S. Hains, Jonathan Haley Jr. , George Haley, Matthew J. Hall, C hristopher Halpine, Richard Hamilton, Kevin R. Hammond, Daniel R. Hampton, Larry C. Hanson, Kyle Harkins, Cynthia P Harmon, Rodney Harrigan, Mary M. Harrington, Simon Hauff, Brian H aus, Tim Hawes, Jeff Hebert III, Robert A. Heckelman, Rod Heckler, Tim Heideman, Robert G. Henderson, Jeff L. Henninger, Frederic L. Henson, Don Hildebrand, Kristen Ann Holowetzki, Waldemar Hooper, Cynthia Hopson , Robert Horvath, Gary Hoshour, Christopher A. Houk, Tracy L. Howe, Caroline C. Howe, Glen M. Howell, Roberr Howett, Rhona P Hubbe!J, John Huetteman, Candace Hunter, Terry L. Hurst III , James E. Hurst, Lee Ibbott, Brad Imboden, Christine Iskersky, Erick Jackson, Wendi Robin Jaeger, R. Thomas Javid, Daria D. Jeanette, Judy J. Jenkins, Patrick H. Johnson, Leonard Johnson, Richard R. Johnson, Robert L. Johnston, Barbara Johnston, Merritt C. Johnston, Warren Jones, Carlton C. Jones, Cindy Joyce, John Kamperman, Kurt Katz, Leo Kearney, Pamela Hensel Kearns, Patrick S. Keegan, Timothy J. Kegel man, Daniel G. Kelley, T homas

Kelly, Michael J. Kenyon, Scott F. Kerr, David R. Kiggans, Brian P. Kingman, Charles R. Kissel, Joseph Klear, Pete Kobelr, Paul F. Kobleur, Richard Koessler, Craig Kolifi-ath, Peter Kop, Randy A. Kop, Rodney A. Kraft, Whitney T. Kramer, Suzzanne Kreis, John D. Krig, Erik Krimbill , James E. Krukiel, Thomas Kuhle, Charles Kuriniec, Michael Kurtz, Bruce A. Kurz, JoAnn LaLone, Noni Ladig, Deborah Laheney, Dafne M. Laing, Barry C. Layman III, Fred W Layman, Kip LeClair, Linda A. Lee, Deborah Lenz, Rick Leos, Tim Leu, Bradley Lewis, Douglas Lewis, Michael A. Lippman, John Lisica, Alex I. Liu, Roland Livesay, Jimmy Loehr Ed.D., James E. Lopez, Angel Luebbe, Dave Lw1dblad, Jonas L. MacCurdy, Doug Maharaj, Gewan Maharaj, Sabita S. Maier, John M .

Maier, Reiny J. Maingot, Gerry R. Maitland, Barbara Mallett, Peter E. Markey, Derek S. Marks, Donna S. Marshal l, Kelly Massart, Jay J. Maurtua, George May, Chad R. Mayeda, Douglas V McCarthy, Kevin P McClure, Kevin G. McCormack, Allan McLaughlin , Doug McManus, Lisa Meador, Norma D .

Melone-Fischer, Louanne

Mendoza, Carl G. Mertz, Brenda Mertz, James Mesches, Bruce Michalko, Jack Milford III , Philip L. Miller, Anni Miller, Lynn M itchell, Eric M. Molina, Andres Molina, Ignacio Moore, Curtis G. Moore-Naber, Pauline Mora, Albert A. Morales, Jose L. Moran, Eric S. Morehouse Jr., Willi.am D. Morrell-Krista!, Marilyn Moyer, David Muir, David A. Murphy, Kristin L. Nagel , Bruce Newcomb, Ron Newman, Robin S. Newson, Woody Niberr, Bryan W O'Brien, Diane O'Rourke, Nigel Oakes, Christopher Oden, Walter Olmedo, Luis A. Olson, Leigh N. Oropez, GuiUermo Osipower, Robert Ouellette, Ken Oxendine, Chad C hristopher Pack, Samuel K. Pakpour, Daryoush Paluch, Duke Pamplin Scott, Anne B. Pappas, Hermann H. Parrish, Phillip J. Partrick, Melody J. Pare, Billy Patterson, Dan E. Patton, Greg Peterson , Melvin Perri, Meredith Ellen Phelps, Ward Phillips, Mark Jay Pickard, Wayne M. Pierson, Harvey Pietrucha, Khristen Pigorsch, Mitchell Ben Pomerantz, Ken J. Potter, Sco tt D. Power, Billy J. Prachar, John Pretori us, Warren Ptocacci, Armand Prudhomme, Gregory A. Puc, Michael B. Pukys, Scott M. Q uay, Kevin A. Quitko, Michael E. Rager Jr., Denny G.

Rakusin, Ben Ramos, David A. Rawstorne, Lindsay L. Reed, Edward M. Reed, Robert Roy Reffkin, Jim Renfrew, Charles M. Reynolds, Henry P Richbourg, Diane Richter, Kurt Ridgeley, James W Ringvald, Alejandro A. Rive, Joey Rodriguez, Angel 0.

Roeten Ph.D. , Paul Rogers, Andrew Jay Rogers, Chester M. Rogers, Todd Roiter, Martha Rolley, Lynne A. Romanus, Fred Rudd, Susan Rutz, Patrick Ryan, Eric Saacke, Charles W Sabus, John T. Sanders, Jack D. Sanders, John B. Sandoz, Carol Santos, Claudia Sawer, Stephen J. Scheb, Paula S. Scholl, Richard D. Schroeder, Bud Schuldberg, Jorge Schulman, Steven Schultz, Scott R. Scott, Kevin E. Segal, Aaron Selke, Susan V Sharpe, John Shattuck, T homas Shaw, Priscilla Shaw, Steven B. Shelton, Lili Bell Shelton, Phillip Jerome Shuffield, Christine L. Simard, Len Sindhunatha, Paul W Slater, Richard Smith III, Archie Smith, Brian V Snai lum, Joe Speake, A. W Spencer, Robert W. Spicher, Christina L. Steege, Ron Stitt, Jon Strebel, David Street Jr., Wayne Strickland, Loretta L. Suoia, Ronald Sullivan, D iane Sumrow, Kenneth W Sunderland, Kimberly C. Sunderlin, Drew

Swindall, Keith Swope, L. Franklin Szakal, Patricia Taylor, David Taylor, Joel N. Tejeda, David Temple, David P Tessier, R. J. Thatcher, Michael T. Thomas, Gwyneth Thomas, Harrell R. Tielke, Nancy L. Tiffin, Steven Timmer, Jeff Tjon-A-Joe, Gerald S. Tom, Denise T. TomandJ, Mark Torres, Joseph Touchstone, Justin Townsend, Mark Townsend, Mark N .

Tribelhorn , Kurt Trirnp III, John F. Turek, Lynette Van Daalen, Marrin C. Van D er Meer, Dan C. Van Lieshout, William Van Zutphen, Michael Vaughan, Steve R. Vazquez Sr., Roy Veillerre, Jodi Velasco, Fernando M. Velez, Roberro E. Veney, Kenneth G. Vigo, Ronald E. Villucci, Valerie A. Vmokur Ph.D., Martin Wade, Tommy Webb, D avid WeidJ, Michael E. Weissbein, Mitchell K. We!Js, M. Shane Welsh, Doug Westerfeld, Kenneth Wheelen, Mike Whitworth, Pat Williams, Myles H. Wilson, Helen E. Wilton, Christopher Lee Winder, Gerald Witt Jr., Daniel M. Woods, Ronald B. Woody, Michael T. Wright, Dennis D .

Wylie, Charlotte E. Yahia, Gregory Yandell, John Hays Yernn1, Bryden Yoder, Christopher].

Young, Leslie K. Yuen, Arnold 0.

Yuen, George Yuritic, Donna Rae Zeuras-Broer, David G.

ADDva ntage/ September 2000

15

At the recent 2000 Australian Tennis Coaches Conference in Melbourne, USPTA member Paul Allam and Peter Gibson of Sydney's Chatswood Tennis Club gave a presentation on System 5 - a tactical and strategic training system. The following article discusses System 5 and how it can be' utilized to develop technically proficient players into strategically smarter players.

H

ow many times do we, as club professionals, encounter players who seem to perform well in the practice environment of private lessons and group clinics, but don't seem to be able to reproduce that form in match play environment?

"I can't believe I lost to that guy, his technique is so lousy compared to mine," or "OK, so I lost to him again, but he just hits moonballs and dumb shots, and that's not proper tennis," might be typical comments we hear from the frustrated student. There are a variety of reasons for the club player to take coaching in either a group or private lesson setting from his or her professional. These include exercise, social interaction and stress release, but invariably one of the most important reasons is his or her desire to play better in the next weekly social tennis match or competition. So what can we do to really make a difference in the club player's match play performance?

The four factors that make up the performance pie are: technical ability, tactical awareness, mental toughness and physical fitness. At the intermediate to advanced level of play in club competition, the rwo most influential factors are, undoubtedly, a player's stroke production and shot selection. At the elite level, where players are usually very accomplished technically and have excellent tactical awareness, the mental and physical factors play a more influential role in the- outcome of a match. At the club level, however, the technical ability of a player and his tactical awareness have a more significant effect on match results, and this is where club professionals can have the most profound effect.

One of the challenges facing the club professional is how to improve the matchplay performance of students within a limited amount of time. Typical club players probably receive, at most, one to rwo hours of coaching per week, and often expect to

see and feel immediate results . Traditionally, the main emphasis of instruction at the club level has been predominantly technical in nature, aimed at improving stroke production, balance and movement. Drills are also used to help players groove their strokes and build a high level of confidence in their sending skills (player's ability to send the ball to opposite side of net), but do not require any significant level of anticipation or decision-making. Players who practice and receive coaching in this type of highly controlled environment will, in

System 5 group received minimal technical instruction. The coaching was comprised of a series of "game-like" drills and training in the 5 Keys to Tennis. System 5 uses the 5 Keys to improve a player's tactical awareness and shot selection, but does not emphasize stroke mechanics other than to give guidelines on length of swing. By incorporating the 5 Keys into live-ball drills in an open-skill environment, players become more aware of court location, ball trajectory, tactical considerations and shot selection.

By incorporating the 5 Keys into live-ball drills in an open-skill environment, players become more aware of court location, ball trajectory, tactical considerations and shot selection. most cases, develop technically sound and effective strokes, but may be unable to adapt to the highly unpredictable and open-skill environment of match play.

If our objective is to improve the match-play performance of our players, then we must prepare them for the challenges and demands of match play by creating a game-like environment in practice, such that match play becomes an extension of practice.

A

1995 study tided, "System 5: An Information Processing Approach to Teaching Tennis," compared the effects of improving match-play performance using a traditional course of instruction vs. a course of instruction emphasizing the 5 Keys to Tennis from System 5.

Ten players in the traditionally coached group received instruction with a predominantly technical emphasis that incorporated drills with pre-set movement and shot patterns. The 10 players in the

The 5 Keys to Tennis are: 1)

The 5 zones

2)

The 5 heights

3)

The 5 phases of play

4)

The 5-segmented swing

5)

The 5 responses

The 5 Keys give the player an objective measurement of shot selection, and also provide coaches and players with a common language.

Each group received 10, one and onehalf hour coaching sessions and at the end participated in round-robin match play.

After comparing a total of 200 match scores before and after the 10 sessions of coaching, the results showed that more than 80 percent of the players who had received the System 5 coaching had signifContinued next page ADDvantage/ September 2000

17

from previous page

System 5 provides a common language that enhances not only player-coach communication, but also the player's overall understanding and game sense.

icancly improved their match-play scores.

In contrast, none of the players who received the traditional style of technicallybased coaching showed any improvement.

The conclusion of the study was that the improved match-play performance of the System 5 group was due to improved tactical awareness and shot selection that resulted from the training in the 5 Keys to Tennis.

W

hat makes System 5 such an effective program for improving match-play performance of the dub-level player? System 5 develops a clearer understanding of court location, shot trajectory and stroke mechanics using the 5 zones, the 5 heights and the segmented swing respectively...Advanced and intermediate players are able to develop an understanding of the 5 phases of play. This, in turn, improves ball recognition as they receive their opponents' shots, and this also improves the 5 responses that guide their shot selection and decision making in match play. The "game-like" nature of System 5 drills provide a more meaningful learning environment. It creates the same situations and demands that players will encounter during match play, and it also

18

ADDvantage/ September 2000

requires the same level of anticipation and decision making.

S

o what is the role of technical instruction? If we allow our tactical goals to guide our technical development, then we will definitely be on the road to improving match-play performance. System 5 is certainly not intended to replace the traditional style of coaching, but rather to act as a guide for technical development of each player. For example, if a player is unable to hit an effective backhand counter attack from zone 4 against a net player in zone 2, then the coach should help the player develop this shot in a more controlled ball-fed drill until the player displays a clearer understanding and ability to perform this technique.

Once the player seems more confident and effective in this phase of play, then drills should become more open skill and "gamelike" again.

F

rom the discussions at the recent ITF Conference in Morocco and at the Tennis Coaches Australia National Coaching Conference in Melbourne, it would seem that modern training trends in tennis are moving strongly toward a

more "game-based" approach to coaching.

It is generally agreed among top coaches that this more open-skill approach to developing "game-ready" players is the way of the future. It develops players who are independent thinkers and problem solvers who are able to adapt to the demands placed on them in competitive match play.

System 5 provides a common language that enhances not only player-coach communication, but also the player's overall understanding and game sense. For more information on System 5, access the USPTA Web site at www.uspta.org. ~ Reference Allam, Paul. (1995). System 5: An information processing approach to teaching tennis. University of North Carolina. Chapel Hill, N.C.

PaulA/lam, USPTA Pro 1 and Scotland native, has coached tennis for the past 17 years in Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia. He recently returned from Sydney, Australia, to join the coaching staffat the Pacific Athletic Club in Redwood City, Calif

c

2

.---

little Ten ni~ tip~ G

Rock 'n' roll to the 'Jolly Rancher™ Challenge' If your players are between the ages of 7 and 10 years old, they'll love the excitement of winning points off you!

Try this rock ' n' roll drill . Line up three or more doubles teams behind the baseline and place a basket of Jolly Rancher™ candies near the back fence. Turn on your favorite "Jock Jam" music and place a hopper of Pro Penn Stars tennis balls near the alley for easy access. Feed a high volley approach to one of the players. Since they are playing in a defensive position, both players come in together and try to take over the net from the pro. If the team wins, they both grab a Jolly Rancher™ and return to the opposite line as the next team receives a short ball. (Ladies 2.0-3.5 love this game, too. But you better have some chocolate bars if you expect them to "rock 'n' roll!")

Christie Borne, USPTA Stonegate Village Parker, Colo.

Avalanche volleys (Colorado style) Choose two players who have always wanted to be Detroit Red Wing hockey goalies. With racquets in hand, they take their positions between orange cones set up on or near the service lines. Explain and demonstrate that blocks result in a penalty, and their only protection is their racquet. They can either hit it over the heads of the opposing team or block it into the net. The opponents are the Colorado Avalanche who are lined up on the center line. The pro feeds two balls from the "T" to the forehand and backhand of the player. If an Avalanche player hits the ball through a goal or hits the goalie, the Avalanche becomes a Red Wing and the goalie is now a player for the Avalanche!

Created by Alden Bock, USPTA Modifi.ed by Christie Borne, USPTA

Seven seconds of heaven Make sure you have a bucket of "seven seconds of heaven." (That's any bubble gum that loses its sugar in seven seconds!) This game gives new beginners instant success. Just after you have demonstrated how to "ftnd" (contact the ball) and "finish" (follow-through) the backhand or forehand groundstroke, ask children to line up on the service line, belly buttons to the net and racquet low to the ground. With a hopper of balls and of course the bubble gum nearby, either roll or toss a ball to each player. If the player finds the ball before it goes over the service line, their team gets a point, but if he misses, the pro takes a point. The pro continues to toss or roll balls to every player in line until the desired amount of points is reached. They will never give you any points, nor will you ever get "seven seconds of heaven! " Created by Jack Sheehy, USPTA Modifi.ed by Christie Borne, USPTA

•

G

a ADDvantage/ September 2000

19

TO GET AN ADVANTAGE ON

SERENA.

VENUS SWITCB14:n TO HYPER CARBON

----~~

~ -. -.- ,1, "4 I '"" HYPER HAMMERâ„¢6.3

I

TO GET AN ADVANTAGE ON VENUS.

SERENA SWITCHED TO HYPER CARBON

lhilliiihi~

An easy decision to give articipating in Lessons for Life is as easy as choosing one lesson out of your October lesson book.

If you have a lesson scheduled for 10 a.m. on Oct. 21 -the suggested date and time for Lessons for Life - then the selection is even simpler. Just ask the student or students in that one lesson to write their check to the American Cancer Society.

That check is your donation to Lessons for Life. You can send it to your divisional liaison (please see list on Page 23) and the money will be given to a local chapter of the American Cancer Society. Or, if you prefer, you can deliver the check to ACS yourself and just tell your -liaison about it.

"So many USPTA professionals already give a lot of time, effort and money to charitable events," said Russell Warner, national chairman of Lessons for Life. "That's why we've made it so easy to participate in US PTA's fund-raising event for the American Cancer Society.

"But, if pros want to raise more money than the fee from one lesson, that's made easier too by the connection to the local chapters of ACS. In the first year of Lessons for Life, I think a lot of pros found that players are willing to give generously when they know the donations are going back to their own community."

2000 marks the second annual Lessons for Life campaign, which promotes October as Tennis Against Cancer Month and Oct. 21 as Tennis Against Cancer Day. In 1999 and early 2000, USPTA members raised $55,625 for the American Cancer Society, the Association's official charity.

To help members prepare for and promote an event this year, we are including all the necessary information in the next few pages. A press release is provided for you on Page 25. If you have questions, please contact your divisional liaison, a committee member or the Public Relations Department at the World Headquarters, (800) USPTA-4U or pr@uspta.org.

22

ADDvantage/ September 2000

The National Cancer Institute estimates approximately 8.2 million Americans today have a history of cancer.

Since 1990, approximately 13 million cancer cases have been diagnosed and five million lives have been lost.

• In the United States, one of every four deaths is from cancer.

• The National Institure of Health estimate the overall annual costs for cancer at $107 billion.

• In the United States, men have a one • Cancer is the second leading cause of in two lifetime risk of developing cancer, in the United States, exceeded only and for women the risk is one in three. heart disease.

-Statistics .from the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org

How to give • Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. is a Lessons for Life lesson suggested time. There is no restriction on when you can participate; it doesn't even have to be in October.

• Checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Society.

• If you are contributing the fee from a single lesson, forward the check to your division liaison, who will record the donation and send it to a local ACS chapter.

Please follow up to make sure the liaison received your check.

• If you plan a larger event, contact the liaison ahead of time to let him or her know the date of your event. Forward the checks afterward and follow up to make sure they were received.

• If you would like to give the donation(s) directly to ACS, please let your liaison know so the donation can be recorded for Lessons for Life.

Logos Black-and-white laser copies of the Lessons for Life logo are available from the World Headquarters. They can be used forT-shirts, brochures, fliers and any other printed material you use to promote your

event. To request a logo sheet, please call (800) 877-8248 or send an e-mail to pr@uspta.org.

Lessons for Life T-shirts T-shirts with a large four-color version of the Lessons for Life logo can be ordered from International Marketing Associates of Lenexa, Kan. The phone number is (913) 599-5995, ext. 213.

The shirts are free You do not have to pay for the T-shirts.

However, it's required that each pro provide a credit card number when ordering to ensure the invoice will be paid. After placing the order, send the invoice to your divisional liaison. The liaison will forward the invoice to the American Cancer Society, which will pay the invoice.

If you would like to pay for the shirts, they are $3.95 plus shipping. A collared shirt is $13.95.

Turnaround time It takes about four to six working days to receive the shirrs. Of course, more lead time is appreciated and could be required if demand is high.

2000 Lessons for Life Committee and liaisons Committee Russell Warner (918) 299-2643 (918) 481-8835 gr81ife@cottagesoft.com Dick Johnson (505) 821-4860 (505) 293-5820 richarddjtennis@aol.com Nick Getz (310) 300-6135 Kim Sunderland (913) 341-6964 kcgator@cleanweb. net

Divisional liaisons California Eric Stephens (562) 630-7636 erik913@aol.com Eastern Steve Diamond (973) 244-0601 Mrknicks@mars.superlink.net

Florida Chuck Gill (561) 624-8900 Hawaii Randy Kop (808) 734-2151 ext. 238 RKOP@compuserve .com Intermountain Pam Dodman (303) 674-6884 Mid-Atlantic Kate Mills (703) 524-3227 nipahome@aol.com

Missouri Valley (South) Russell Warner (918) 299-2643 (918) 481-8835 gr81ife@cottagesoft .com Missouri Valley (North) Bunny Bruning (515) 996-2859 (515) 285-1459 BUNNYBFS@aol.com New England Tad Connerton (401) 949-0320 (401) 781 -5124

Middle States Bill Humes (609) 683-4480 humes@ias.edu

Northern California Michael Friedman (209) 830-1 41 0 (209) 836-2504 talking1 Os@aol.com

Midwest Chris Wilton (616) 847-1294 W ilton@novagate.com

Corky Cramer (707) 525 -8844 (707) 526-0529 corkyc@sonic.net Carl Mendoza (415) 922-8251 (415) 346-0589 volleypro@aol.com

Northwest Pam Kearney (612) 473-2540 ext 207 pamela@thesalesboard .com Pacific Northwest Nancy Cox (503) 391-8207 San Diego Tom O 'Brien (858) 551-4605 (858) 450-2130 Southern Tom McGraw (502) 254-0689 Southwest Dick Johnson (505) 821-4860 (505) 293-5820 richarddjtennis@aol .com Texas Tommy Connell (281) 497-2229 tc.dc@gateway.net

Extra shirts If you order too many shirts, just send the extras back to International Marketing Associates.

No minimum donation There's not a minimum donation required for pros to receive the shirts. However, the money for the shirts basically will be taken out of the money raised for ACS

by US PTA. For this reason, you may want to give the shirts only to participants who meet a minimum donation level, or ask for an extra donation from participants who want aT-shirt.

ONE TOUGH Just ask anyone who owns one.

Banners Lessons for Life banners can be requested from Warner, the national chairman.

ACS is providing free banners to USPTA members who raise $100 or more during Lessons for Life in 2000. However, these banners will not be distributed before an event is held. Anyone who wants a banner now may purchase one for $50 by contacting Warner at (918) 299 -2643 or gr8life@cottagesoft.com.'&'<>

1.800.776.6770 www.playmatetennismachines.com

~M

Š 1999 Metaltek. All rights reserved.

PLAYMATE Tennis Machines by METALTEK

ADDvantage/ September 2000

23

Out wear your opponent.

Athco, Inc. is an authorized licensee of WJson Sporting Goods.

1-800-990-0000.

Wand WiiSOfl are reg1sterelltrademarks o! Wilson Sporting Goods Co. C 1993 WiiSOl'l Sporting Gaods Co

. NEWS RELEASE UNITED STATES PROFESSIONAL TEN NIS ASSOCIATION, INC. 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One, Houston, TX 77042 (713) 97-USPTA (978-7782) â&#x20AC;˘ fax (713) 978-7780 toll free: (800) USPTA-4U (877-8248) e-mail: uspta@uspta.org â&#x20AC;˘ web: www.uspta.org

CONTACT: (name)

(phone)

(date)

Tennis lesson benefits American Cancer Society -

USPTA's Lessons for Life program raises money to fight disease -

- - -- -....,-::-...,.,--,....---- - --

m - - -- --;-:-..,..---- - - - is hosting a Lessons for Life tennis event to

(facility)

(city)

raise money that will help fund the search for a cancer cure.

USPTA-certified tennis professional - - - -- ---,-----,--- -- -

will host this special event benefiting the

(name)

American Cancer Society as part of a national program sponsored by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

The program begun in 1999, raised more than $55,000 for ACS in its fust year.

Players of all levels are invited to join the fun at _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ from _ _ _ (facility)

to _ _ _ on

(time)

(time)

_ _ __ _ _ . Instead of paying the tennis professional for the lesson, participants will be asked to make their checks (date)

payable to the American Cancer Society. All the contributions will be given to a local chapter of the ACS, - -- --

- -(name)

- ---

said.

"USPTA professionals are generous in their support of a variety of causes," said USPTA CEO Tim Heckler.

"Lessons for Life combines the efforts of our pros in a national program benefiting one charity, but still has its impact at the local level."

USPTA is the world's oldest and largest nonprofit organization of tennis-teaching professionals with more than 12,500 members worldwide. American Cancer Society is the association's official charity.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. More information can be found on its Web site at www.cancer.org.

For more information about USPTA's Lessons for Life, call - -- -----,--,....--- -- -

at

(name) ---(~nu_ m_ re~ 0 ----

or contact the USPTA World Headquarters at (800) USPTA-4U. Information also can be found

on USPTA's Web site at www.uspta.org. ###

USPTA seat cover Multipurpose protection for your car, boat, RV or any other seat you want to protect from dirt, food, pets, spills, perspiration, and much more.

Easily slips over most seats Mach ine wash/ dry

Quantity

PAYMENT must accompany all orders. Make checks payable to USPTA. PAYMENT METHOD:

D

Visa

D MasterCard

C otton terryclot h sea t cover _

D Check

_

_

X

$25 =

SUBTOTAL

Name as it appears on credit card

Houston (MTA) residents add 8.25% tax Other Texas residents add 7.25% tax

Credit card No. Exp. date

U.S. orders: Add $7.95 shipping and handling fee

Signature

International orders: via express mai l on ly (contact our office for amount)

SHIPPING ADDRESS (No P.O. boxes, please) :

TOTAL

Name Street

EndOfsed and

b_y Tallulah

City ZIP

State Daytime phone No. Member No.

USPTA Gift Shoppe, 3535 Briarpa rk Drive, Suite One, Houston , TX 77042 tel (713) 97- USPTA • fa x (713) 978-5096 • e-mail proshop@uspta.org www. us pta .org

( ali.

(Pets not included )

Show off your USPTA certification on a beautiful 9x12 cherrywood finish plaque witli brass engraved plates Item PLQ919

Cost:

$ 3 4. 9 5

SHIPPING AND HANDLING Contiguous 48 U.S. states -free Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Canada - $1 0 Other countries- $32, each additional plaque add $18

PAYMENT must accompany all orders. Make your check payable to US PTA. 0

PAYMENT METHOD:

Vi sa

0

0

M asterCard

Check

Intern ation al orders mu st pay by Visa or MasterCard.

Name as it appears on cred it card Credit card No.

Exp. date

Signature

SHIPPING ADDRESS (No P.O . boxes, please) : Name (to appear on plaq ue) Address City

ZIP

State

Phone (area code) Daytime phone Quantity (p laq ues)

TEL (713) 97-USPTA (978-7782)

Member No. Tota l enclosed including sh ippin g charges$

USPTA Gift Shoppe 3535 Briarpark Dr., Suite One, Houston, TX 77042

FAX (713) 978-5096

Career Development en

c

·-·-en > ·--= Cl

Conventions (5 credits) Sept. 23-30

USPTA World Conference Phoenix

Nov. 3-5

Southwest Division Albuquerque, N.M.

Nov. 3-5

Hawaii Division Kapalua , Maui, Hawaii

Activities/meetings ( 1/ 2

credit and up)

Oct. 7

San Diego Division San Diego

Oct. 13

Midwest Division

Oct. 16

California Division

Oct. 26-28

Midwest Division

Lansing, Mich.

City of Industry, Calif.

Chicago Nov. 5-6

Northern California Division

Nov. 18-19

Texas Division

Pebble Beach, Calif.

New·Braunfels, Texas Nov. 18-19 Nov. 20

specialty courses (2 credits per four-hour course; 4 credits per eight-hour course)

Louisville, Ky.

Nutrition/sport physiology, Sept. 26, Phoenix (4 hours) , P. Love/

California Division

Certification testing (3 credits)

M. Bergeron*

Tennis club programming, Sept. 26, Phoenix (4 hours), L. Karageanes * Biomechanics/sports medicine, Sept. 27, Phoenix (4 hours), P. Roetert/ T. Ellenbecker

Making your pro shop a profitable venture, Sept. 27, Phoenix (4 hours), D. Sunderlin

Kansas City, Kan .

Sept. 17 Boulder, Colo.

Sept. 17 Cincinnati Sept. 17 Arlington, Va. Sept. 17 Fort Walton Beach , Fla .

Sept . 18 Lansing , Mich.

Sept . 22 Dallas Sept . 24 Sept . 28 Atlanta Raleigh, N.C .

Oct. 8 Orlando, Fla .

Oct . 15 Boca Raton , Fla .

Oct. 21 Clearwater, Fla. Oct. 22 North Wales , Penn .

Oct. 29 Oahu , Hawaii Nov. 5 Nov. 5 Chicago Fitchburg , Mass .

Nov. 5 Brookly n, N.Y Nov. 5 Nov. 13 San Diego Atlanta Nov. 16 Palm Coast , Fla .

Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Seattle For more information , call the USRSA at (858) 481-3545.

I:C

en

=

coaches workshops (2 credits)

Sept. 16

Texas Division

Nov. 10- 11

Midwest Division

Corpus Christi, Texas Jackson, Wis .

28

(4 credits for CTC segment)'" Sept. 26 Oct. 21-22 Burbank, Calif.

-Oct. 1 Phoenix Oct . 23-24 Houston* Oct. 4-5 Bethpage, N.Y Oct. 26 Fort Lauderdale, Fla .

Oct. 5-7 Tucson, Ariz. (wheelchair) Oct. 7-8 Midlothian , Va. Oct. 28-29 Boca Raton, Fla. Rochester, Mich.

Oct. 7-8 Oct. 28-29 Sacramento, Calif.

Oct. 7-8 Birmingham, Ala. Pebble Beach, Calif.

Nov. 3-4 Industry Hills, Calif.

Oct. 7-8 Nov. 3-4 Bloomington, Minn .

Oct. 8-9 Atlanta Nov. 4-5 Fayetteville, N .C. Bradenton, Fla. Oct. 13-14 Nov. 4-5 Brunswick, Maine Oct. 14-15 Bonita Springs, Fla .

Nov. 4-5 Topeka, Kan. Oct. 15-16 Frederick, Md. Nov. 5-6 La Jolla, Calif.

Oct. 21-22 Hot Springs, Ark. Albuquerque, N.M .

Nov. 6-8 Fort Worth , Texas Oct. 28-29 * This course is held at the USPTA World Headquarters.

Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an exam, upgrade and CTC unless noted. Exa m cancellations must be received no later than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation fee wi ll 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 will not be accepted until cancellation fees are paid.

Southern Division

C ity of Industry, Calif.

cen

exan1s, upgrades & certification training courses

ADDvantage/ September 2000

Motor learning/sports psychology, Sept. 28, Phoenix (4 hours) , M . Kemodle/ B. Aronson *

Speed, agility and quickness lor tennis, Sept. 28, Phoenix (4 hours) , K. Olivier Lecciones para grupos en el nuevo milenio (Spanish) , Sept. 28, Phoenix (4 hours) , J. Dinoffer* Software specific computer training, Sept. 29, Phoenix (4 hours), A. Cutler**

Teaching visual tennis - an alternative approach for all levels, Sept . 29, Phoenix (4 hours), J. Yandell

Assertive communication and negotiation skills, Sept. 30, Phoenix (4 hours), B. Fackel

Global modern tennis techniques, Oct. 2, Englewood , Colo. (4 hours), B. Hobden * This course counts toward the Specialist in Little Tennis"' education requirement. ** This course counts toward the Specialist in Computer Technology education requirement.

The deadline to register and/or cancel a course is 15 working days before the event. Anyone canceling late or failing to cancel will forfeit one-half the course fee. This schedule is subject to change. Call the USPTA Membership Department for additional information or write via e-mail to membership@uspta .org.

specialist program Specialist in Competitive Player Development and Little Tennis®

Degree

Date/location

Deadline Aug. Oct. Oct. Feb.

15 Nov. 13-19/ Hilton Head Island, S.C. CPO 1 Nov. 17 -19/Houston LT 1 Jan. 2-8, 200 1/Key Biscayne, Fla .

CPO 1 CPO May 6-1 2, 2001/Texas Applications are available by contacting the US PTA Education Department or education@uspta.org.

CPO - Gained through the USA Tennis High Performance Coaching Program administered by USA Tennis Coaching Education Department.

US PTA Barney Chadwick, USPTA member and club manager at River Hills Tennis Club in Jackson, Miss., invited the M iddle Mississippi Council Girl Scouts to attend a free, half-hour USA Tennis 1-23 clinic. Chad Oxendine, USPTA. led the clinic .

John Dotson, USPTA, has been named partner and director of tennis at Cas cades Racquet Club in Clinton, Miss. He was previously head tennis professional at the Fields Club in Norcross, Ga. Dave Gary, USPTA. is the new director of tennis at Wood Valley Racquet and ¡Fitness Center in Topeka, Kan. He recently passed the USTA Level 2 Sport Science exam and has been accepted into the Gary USTA High Performance Training Program. lan Griffin, USPTA. has been chosen director of tennis for the La Crosse Country Club, a USPTA corporate member, in Onalaska, Wis ., for the 2000 season.

USPTA member and executive vice president of LGE Performance Systems, Jack Groppel, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker this past July at the USA Tennis National Public Parks Championship banquet in Arlington, Texas.

Tracey Johnson , USPTA. is the director of competitive tennis development for USA Tennis New England.

Billie Jean King, USPTA, has been named coach of the 2000 U .S . Olympic women ' s tennis team by

The Middle Mississippi Girl Scouts had the opportunity to be a part of a free tennis clinic led by USPTA professional Chad Oxendine ofVicksburg, Miss. the USTA. The 2000 Olym pic games in Sydney, Australia, will be held Sept. 150ct. 1, with the tennis competition slated for Sept.

19-28 at the New South Wales Tennis Centre.

Jeffrey

McCullough

McCullough, USPTA Pro 1, of the George E. Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, was invited , along with Howard Brody and Paul

Roetert, Ph.D., USPTA. to speak at the First International Congress on Tennis Science and Technology in London this past August. The convention was sponsored by the International Tennis Federation .

Scott Rea , USPTA, is the new territory manager for Prince Racquet Sports in Arizona . His territories include both Arizona and Las Vegas.

Joe Tourdo, a 27 -year member of the USPTA. has given an estimated 25,000 les-

sons during his teaching career. He celebrated this milestone with his new appointment as director of tennis for the Flanzer Jewish Community Center in Sarasota, Fla . Tourdo heads the community cen ter 's very popular growing tennis programs and facilities. Tourdo, who is originally from New Jersey, offici ated many major tournaments as a certified USTA umpire, and previously hosted a radio tennis news and tip show.

Nick Bollettieri, Dennis Van der Meer, Tom Gullikson and Pam Shriver, all USPTA members , headlined the 30 th Annual USA Tennis Teachers Conference this past August at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City and the USTA National Tennis Center.

Russ Wyatt, USPTA. conducted lessons and adminis tered leagues this past summer for the Schenectady Racquet and Fitness Club in

Schenectady, N .Y USPTA's Executive Committee has designated the Ameri can Cancer Society as the Association's official charity. Through the Lessons for Life program , USPTA professionals donated individual lesson fees and hosted large clinics raising more than $55,000 in 1999, the program 's first year. This year, Tennis Against Cancer Month will be October and Tennis Against Cancer Day will be Oct. 21.

Member product showcase Jack Broudy, USPTA, recently announced the production of his new patented sports training devices.

The Power Pivot 'M 8 Board 'M and the Incline Plane 8 Board 'M are designed to train athletes to use their body's natural rotat ion to enhance effortless power and control in correct, non - linear, geo metric movement. For more information, contact

Continued next page ADDva ntage/ September 2000

29

Broudy at (760) 753-4119 or www.Grailsports.com.

tion-dampening ShockStop, and weighs 8.4 ounces .

T.J. Miller, USPTA. has intro-

Head / Penn Racquet Sports has created the Giant Tennis Ball. The ball is a novelty item that inflates to between 7 and 9 pounds and was created for autograph signings at tournaments.

The ball will be sold at Penn-sponsored tournaments and is also available at sporting goods stores at a retail price of $29.95. For more information , please visit Penn Racquet Sports at www.pennracquet.com

duced It's Tennis BaseballÂŽ, a new all-American, all-tennis sport. The game is designed to ease beginner confusion, double the use of the racquet on and off court, and increase the growth and development of tennis . Miller is seeking a company to help him market the product. For more information, contact Miller at (409) 242-1978.

Manufacturers Head's Ti.S4 tennis racquet has been named "The Best Racquet" by Robb Report magazine. The racquet is one of the first to incorporate ComfortZone, a special set of grommets in the frame that dampens string vibrations and enlarges the sweet spot.

The handle is made of vi bra-

Head / Penn Racquet Sports helped raise $45,000 during the second annual "Chairs that Care" auction benefiting the Children's Museum of Manhattan's outreach programs . Head/

30

ADDvantage/ September 2000

1

"Chairs that Care" auction Penn helped design one of the pint-sized chairs, which took the third-highest bid at $3,000. The chair was completely covered in official Penn tennis ball felt and had the Penn One logo printed on the front .

USTA World Team Tennis launched its

new interactive Web site, www.WTT.com, which includes live tennis updates, daily pro match results, links to other tennis sites, standings , statistics and daily results from the Du Pont WTT Professional League.

Tickets for the 2000 U .S. Open, Aug . 28-Sept . 10, can be purchased by calling (888) OPENTIX or (212) 239-6200, or by visiting www.telecharge.com.

Prices for the U.S. Open range from $22 to $85. For ticket plan availability, group sales, physically challenged seating and other U .S. Open ticket information, call the USTA ticket office at (718) 77606200.

and women feature Dynosphere technology and combine thermoplastic rubber and spheres with air for lighter weight, improved shock absorption and enhanced stability.

Wilson's Rollers 2. 6 Overdrive racquet

Dwight Davis: The Man and the Cup, has gone into a second printing. Originally published in England, the book is now available from Lexicon V, publishers, 1025 Fifth St., Boulder, Colo.80302, or from booksellers.

p enn

The Rally Ball is an oversized tennis ball that is 6 percent larger in diameter and two grams lighter than conventional tennis balls and provides players the opportunity for longer rallies, more reaction time, and greater visibility.

Wilson Racquet Sports has unveiled several new products. Rollers 2.6 Overdrive Racquet is the first racquet to feature rollers and overdrive technologies and comes with a 115-inch head size, weighs 8.5 ounces unstrung, and measures 28 inches.

The DST02, Prevail DST02 and Intrigue Competition DST03 footwear for men

Rally Ball

Wilson's Hammer 7.3 Titanium Stretch racquet

The Hammer 7.3 Titanium Stretch Racquet, available in two sizes, has titanium added to the graphite and fiberglass composite to create a frame that weighs only 8.8 ounces for the 100square-inch head and 9.7 ounces for the 11 0-squareinch head, unstrung. Contact Wilson for more information at (800) WIN-6060 or www.wilsonsports.com.

CLASSIFIEDS

~~ Division of SeaiMaster

BACKBOARDS Rally Master Backboards. Lowest prices, 20-year warranty. Puncture, fade and crack proof. Quiet performance. Free brochure . Dealers wanted. (800) 609-9966.

BOOKS AND VIDEOS www.TennisExpress.com: biomechanics, mental tennis, movement/ footwork videos. Drill books, training products, ball machines, coaching manuals. FREE catalog. (8 00) 833-66 15.

EMPLOYMENT BERKHEIMER' S TENNIS SERVICES. A pro-placement service in Vera Beach, Fla., is actively matching USPTA managers, tennis directors, head pros and assistants to clubs, resorts and academies nationwide. Call Gerry Berkheimer for details at (561) 388-549 1 MondayFriday. ¡ Southern Westchester New York indoor club see.ks experienced pro October through April. Call Joel Ross at (9 14) 723-2 165 or e-mail rosstennis@aol.com.

TENNIS EMPLOYMENT and tennis news is now available from Bob Larson. For FREE two-month trial , send yo ur nam e and "Free USPTA trial " to ten nisnews @ao l. com.

-www. tennisjobs.com The Tennis Job Line is a tennis professional's employment service.

It advertises tennis openings at country clubs, tennis clubs, resorts, public facilities, colleges and summer camps.

TENNIS SOFTWARE Matches - Software for managing your own tennis eve nts.

Leagues, ladders and tournaments. www.S portsMatchSoftware.co m.

Call (9 19) 303-71 41 for free demo diskette.

TRAINING PRODUCTS The Pre-Stroke Trainer is a 7 oz. performance enhancing training aid that attaches to your racquet face and is molded to look like a tennis ball. It is used to stretch, strengthen and train yo ur tennis specific muscles before play and for off-court workouts. T he Pre-Stroke Trainer retails for $ 17.50 and is available to pro shops and specialty stores as well as to individuals. Call (561) 5632200 or fax (56 1) 388-0193.

WWW.PRACTICEHIT.COM Amazingl y cost efficient tennis coaches' training tool. Used by world-class coaches for stroke training. Increases lesson effectiveness, reduces student "down time." Booth 3 13 USPTA conference. 1-800231-9906.

Rates: $30 far 20 wards, minimum per issue. 50 cents per word thereafter. Pay by check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. Prepayment is required. Supply typed copy and include fu ll name, telephone number, credit card number and expiration date. (No agency or cash discounts.)

Issue closes 15th of month, two months preceding cover date. Fax to (713) 978-7780, attn: ADDvantage classifieds. No classifieds will be accepted by telephone. No exce ptions are made.

US PTA cannot verify nor be responsible for the contents of any advertisement.

It reserves the right to re;ect any advertisement at its discretion.

The Industry Action section is about you, the USPTA tennis professional. Send us your news about a new job or promotion, a big win or a great invention. Send a picture, tool Keep in mind our deadline is two months ahead of the issue date, so don't worry if you don't see It in print right away.

1-P_R_E_S_E_N_T_S---,

1-BOQ-395-7325

internette

[where t[] surf & V[]Ue4l www.tennisweek.com

Court Surface www.sportmaster.net Sources of Daily Tennis News on the WorldWide Web CNN/SI Tennis: www.cnnsi.com/tennis ESPN Sportszone Tennis News: ESPN.SportsZone.com/ten FOX Sports Net: www.foxsports.com/tennis Nando's Sportserver: www.sportserver.com Reuters Tennis News: www.sportsweb.com/Tennis/index.shtml SportsLine USA: ' "'ww.sportsline.com/ u/ tennis/ index.html Tennis Information Services The Tennis Server: www.tennisserver.com Tennis Week: www.tennisweek.com Professional Tour News ATP Tour: www.atptour.com Worldwide Senior Tennis Tour: www.seniortenniscircuit.com World TeamTennis: www.worldteamtennis.com WTA Tour: www.wtatour.com Te1mis Organizations Christian Tennis Ministry: www. te1misministry.com ITA: www.tennisonline.com/ita ITF: www.itftennis.com International Tennis Hall of Fame: www.tennisfame.org USPTA: www.uspta.org USPTR: www.usptr.org USTA: vvww.usta.com USTA/Eastern-Metro (NYC): www.metrotennis.com Van der Meer: www.vandenneertennis.com Tennis Product Manufacturers Gamma: www.gammasports.com/index.html Head USA: www. headusa.com Nike: www.nike.com Penn: wvvw.pennracq uet .com Prince: www.princetemlis.com Wilson: www.wilsonsports.com/wilson/Tennis/tennisma.in.html Tennis Tour Grand Slam Tennis Toms: www. temlistrips.com Temus School Ferris State University: www.hello.to/FSUPTM Tyler Junior College: www.tjctennistech.com Tennis Shopping Holabird Sports: www.holabirdsports.com PlayPro: www.playpro.com Hotel The Roger Smith Hotel: www.rogersmith.com Online Performance Center Athletes Village.com: www. athletesvillage.com Tournament Sites Austral ian Open: www.ausope n. org French Open: www.fi¡enchopen.org U.S .Open: www.usopen.org Wimbledon : www.wimbledon.org USA Network: www.usanetwork.com (French & US . Opens )

For ad rates on website listing, please call (212) 808-4750.

ADDvantage/ September 2000

31

The biggest innovation in vQars. The biggest discount for manv more.

..... ,._USPTA

Tl1

The new Pro Penn Tourname nt Titani um is part of the Pro Penn Quarterly Di scount deal. For USPTA members only.

.pro_penn.

Official Ball of the USPTA

SAVE 2De PER DOlEN ON PRO PENN AND NEW PRO PENN mURNAMENT TITANIUM TENNIS BALLS. (For USPTA Members Only.)

PRO PENN I USPTA DISCOUNT PRICING

6-144 Dz

ISO+Dz

(24·576 Cans)

(600+Cans)

Pro Penn (Extra Duty. Regular or High Altitude) Regular Price USPTA Disco unt Price

$10.40/Dz

$ 10.32/Dz

($2. 60/Can)

($2. 57/Can)

$10.20/Dz

$10.12/Dz

($2. 55/Can)

($2. 52/Can)

Pro PennTournamentTitanium (Extra Duty or Regular) Regular Price USPTA Discount Price

$ 11.00/Dz

$10.68/Dz

($275/Can)

($2. 67/Can)

$ 10.80/Dz

$ 10.48/Dz

($270/Can)

($262/Can)

Freight prepaid on 96 dozen first line tennis balls shipped at one time to one location. Terms: 3% 30 days, 2% 60 days, net 90 days. Pricing subject to change without notice. All qualifYing orders shipped and invoiced during the months of March, June, September and December are eligible for the US PTA Quarterly Discount

32

ADDvantage/ September 2000

FOR EVERY DOlEN PRO PENN TENNIS BALLS PURCHASED: • 20¢ per dozen discount directly to the USPTA Pro • 10¢ per dozen cash rebate to Pro's Division • 10¢ per dozen cash rebate to USPTA Headq uarters These funds are used to help support programs for your association.

For more information or to place an order; call your HEAD/Penn sales representative or:

1-800-BUY-PENN

United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. World Headquarters 3 53 5 Briarpark D rive, Suite One Houston , TX 77042-523 5

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA, FL PERM IT NO. 602