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the total professional - enhancing your career

departments 3 CEO's message

8 Shopping for technology - by Alan Cutler,

11 USPTA mailbox

USPTA — Discover how computer programs can help automate your tennis club.

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15 Pro to pro

20 USPTA drill

Pro Penn Quarterly Discount

27 Classifieds

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30 Industry action 33 Career development

news 4 2002 Wilson/USPTA equipment program 4 2001 Hohorees 6 USPTA welcomes new members

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12 Tactics and pro tennis: a discussion with ATP coach Brad Stine 16 Tennis industry contacts

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18 Little Tennis® at the U.S. Open

On the cover ... Children participate in a USPTA Little Tennis® clinic in the Lincoln Innovations Building during the U.S. Open.

www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com ADDvontage magazine editorial offices USPTA World Headquarters 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One Houston, TX 77042 Phone-(713) 978-7782 (800) USPTA-4U Fax-(713) 978-7780 e-mail - magazine@uspta.org www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Editor Shawna Riley Managing editor Julie Myers Assistant managing editor Kimberly Forrester Circulation Kathy Buchanan Advertising John Dettor Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central time ADDvantage is published monthly by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

volume 25 • issue 11 The opinions expressed in ADDvontoge are those of the authors and not necessarily those of ADDvantage or the USPTA. Copyright© United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. 2001. All rights reserved.

Reproduction of any portion of the magazine is not permitted without written permission from USPTA. ADDvantage/December 2001

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hortly you'll be seeing promotions for the next big and Executive Committee will carefully weigh our decision push to attract new participants, particularly chilto actively work on a second USTA Plan for Growth camdren, to tennis. This month, the Tennis Industry paign and any programs associated with the effort.

Association, in an effort to enhance all children's programs, During the first planning meeting for Plan for Growth II, will introduce the Cartoon Network Tennis Club.

USTA agreed to back away from the "TRY" (free lesson) and The promotion — introduced with bright yellow-green "LEARN" (lessons) portions of its four-tier participation plan fliers that feature Cartoon Network characters Scooby-Doo, for tennis and instead focus on the "PLAY" (Team Tennis) and Tom and Jerry, Dexter and Johnny Bravo — will supplement "COMPETE" (League Tennis) programs for children's tennis. the ongoing efforts of tennis' coalition to grow the game.

We saw this action by USTA as a way to reduce the conflicts Your USPTA Board of Directors is studying the promotionthat it created by excluding Little Tennis or the multitude of al package to become confident it will prosuccessful children's programs under any vide the marketing impetus to promote evother name from the pathway in the first ery group's brand (as in our case — Little phase. Little Tennis was introduced years Tennis®) and not just one organization's before the Plan for Growth and is a probrand. While we favor the initial concept, gram already designed to introduce children which promised to maintain the indepento tennis and tennis skills — a perfect match dence and growth of all participating partfor the "TRY" and "LEARN" phases. ners, the board is waiting to see the final In return, USPTA would focus on Little documentation before committing resources Tennis ("TRY" and "LEARN") and would to the project. encourage beginner students to move on The purpose of this editorial is to keep to the next two phases — "PLAY" and you fully informed on why you may see "COMPETE" - by participating in USA USPTA make its announcements later than Team Tennis and USA leagues, which are some other organizations with different perboth operated by USTA. Just as we have spectives. asked USTA not to duplicate existing efTim Heckler forts for the sake of "USTA branding," we As the industry's delivery system, would not duplicate its efforts in Team Tennis or league play USPTA has historically worked to promote and deliver the for children. programs developed by USTA and TIA to grow the game at the grassroots level. We've also contributed countless playSince our initial meeting, USTA has veered from this ers to the industry's bottom line through our own activities, understanding in an effort to somewhat "brand" projects namely Tennis Across America™ and Little Tennis. like the Cartoon Network Tennis Club promotion. Therefore, USPTA and TIA are working positively to determine As an industry partner in the initial Plan for Growth, that this will not change the independent nature of the tenUSPTA and its members played an integral role in introducnis club concept that we feel is so vital to the success of all ing and administering the TIA Blitz and USA Tennis 1-2-3 other groups or programs. campaigns. In doing so, we advertised "town hall" meetings through direct mail to our members, contributed editorial As you know, the democratic process of USPTA requires and advertising space to industry initiatives, committed conthat a group of your elected peers actually approves of a parsiderable funds through salaries and travel, encouraged our ticular project before USPTA can formally support it. One member participation and helped develop cooperative promajor criteria used to make such a decision is whether or not grams to recognize those tennis-teaching professionals who a program will benefit not only the group asking for your participated in these programs. support, but also each of you and your respective programs Little Tennis or not.

With the conclusion of the first (five-year) Plan for Growth approaching, we met with USTA, TIA and other TIA's initial partnership with the Cartoon Network would industry groups to critique the program and discuss our posallow everyone's brand to be recognized and, on that assumpsible recommitment to another five years — "Plan for Growth tion, USPTA's board wholeheartedly approved of the conII." Although we've always supported industry efforts to imcept. However, the final documentation for the program prove our sport and are the first to volunteer, we do want to wasn't in place at the time this magazine went to press and ensure that the next phase of Plan for Growth is not hamour board cannot give its final approval without reviewing it pered by doubts about the validity of new player statistics, for issues stated above. rejection of outside programs like Little Tennis or Tennis We're enthusiastic about working with TIA and Cartoon Across America, dismissal of our input, or the exclusive Network and we know if the program is administered as inibranding that is prevalent in USTA-funded campaigns. tially planned, it will provide wonderful materials for professionals and their facilities and enhance their ability to effecUSPTA's Board of Directors has since agreed that our tively attract and retain young, new players while promoting Association will support only those industry programs that benefit all participating organizations. That's why our board their own professional status. ^° www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

First Vice President

Joseph Thompson David T. Porter, Ed.D.

Vice Presidents

Ron Woods Harry Gilbert Tom Daglis Randy Mattingley

Secretary-treasurer

Paula Scheb

Past President

Will Hoag

WORLD HEADQUARTERS CEO

Tim Heckler

Director of Operations Executive Assistant

Rich Fanning

Marty Bostrom

Director of Communications

Shawna Riley

Creative Services Director

Julie Myers

Director of Public Relations

Diane Richbourg

Director of Marketing Publications Coordinator

John Dettor Kimberly Forrester

Communications/ Divisional Liaison Multimedia

Jill Kite Andres Ballesteros

Director of Fred Viancos Professional Development Educational Administrator

Donna Simeon

Corporate Janice Stollenwerck Services Administrator Receptionist

Pamela Lowstetter

Computer Services/ Kathy Buchanan Club Relations Computer Services/ Data Entry Divisional Executive Administrator

Sylvia Ortiz Yvonne Hung

Membership and Vicky Tristan Certification Coordinator Membership Assistant Membership Assistant Payroll/Benefits Controller

Gloria Myddleton Renee Heckler Wanda Lindamood

Insurance/ Ellen Weatherford Merchandise Services Insurance Services

Norma Martin

Merchandise Services Charlene Davis

LEGAL COUNSEL Attorney-at-law

Paul Waldman

For information, write the USPTA World Headquarters 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One Houston, TX 77042 Phone (713) 97-USPTA (800) USPTA-4U Fax (713) 978-7780 e-mail - uspta@uspta.org Internet- www.uspta.com Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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The deadline to return contracts to Wilson is Jan. 31. Late contracts may not be processed.

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Attention: Tennis Pros & Entrepreneurs!

It's Your AD but we'll pay for half of it!

available in matching advertising/promotional funds from the TIA/USTA to promote adult entry level programs at your facility

Matching funds for: • • • • •

Newspaper advertising Posters/ flyers Radio/TV commercials direct mail campaign billboards, etc.

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Call the Tennis Industry Association 1-843-686-3036 for application or apply on-line at www.tennisindustry.org (Reference: Adult Co-op Funding Program)

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For 2002, the TIA/USTA will offer matching advertising/ promotional dollars to pros/facilities who want to attract new adult players into the game.

Who should apply for funds?

Teaching pros and tennis facilities that are serious about building their business by offering and promoting adult entry level programs and are willing to invest some of their own money to do so.

How much co-op funds are available?

Co-op advertising/promotional dollars of between $500 and $5,000 are available for a 50/50 match with each participating facility.

How does it work?

The TIA will oversee/implement the program in cooperation with the USTA. The TIA will work with each pro/facility in coordinating the program. The TIA will assist in developing the creative and placing ad buys, as we have done in the past with the Free Lesson Blitz program. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Each facility must pay for 50% of the total promotional spending, TIA/USTA will pay for the other half. The marketing plan and budget will be determined and mutually agreed upon in advance of any dollars spent. The TIA will handle payments to appropriate newspaper, printer, radio, television station, etc.

What are the program requirements?

• Program(s) must be for adult entry level players (18+) with the goal of attracting and retaining new adult players.

• Pros and facilities have the flexibility to develop their own program which may be called by any title the pro/facility chooses and the program will be promoted accordingly. Newspaper ads and flyers will include a USA Tennis logo.

• Participating facilities will be supplied with a program roster form (or you may provide your own.). This must include participant's name, address, phone or e-mail address.

A copy of this must be sent back to the TIA so that we may gauge the success of program and cost per new player.

Are there any other incentives?

If the pro/facility chooses to name and promote their adult entry level program as USA Tennis 1-2-3 and returns the appropriate registration forms to the USTA, they will be eligible to receive a $5 incentive per Adult USA Tennis 1-2-3 participant.

How do I get started?

Complete a 1-page application/questionnaire that you can download from our website: www.tennisindustry.org (Ref: Adult Co-op Funding).

There is no specific deadline for applications however we suggest sending in your application by the end of the year. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Send to the Tennis Industry Association, P.O. Box 7845, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 along with current brochures of your facility program.

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Congratulations to the fallowing new USPTA members who fulfilled requirements for membership between June 1 and Sept. 30, 2001.

California

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Cohen, Robert Congdon, Anthony Giardino, Kerry Hammond, Tim Henkelman, Breanne Imre, Werner

Southwest To Your Health Inc. California Friendly Hills Country Club

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Developmental Coaches: Florida Arceneaux, Emily Barocas, Julia Bozwell, Paul Mercier, Roland

Eastern Aquila, Daniel Baxter, Donald Bevacqua, Thomas Cosma, Adrian De Jesus, Luis Doyle, Adam P. Fauchet, Melanie Fava, Louis Fernandes, Giimar Folden, Jessica Fuller, Paige Georger, John Gevorgyan, Gayane ^ Goldstein, Salma : Grujic, Branislav Kehayas, John Kim, Jake Kumerle, Kevin Li, Lester Luna, Jorge Moran, Anthony Munoz, Carlos Negri; Perseo Nilsen, Greg Pascale, Daria Perchick, Brian Prochazka, Josef ;• ••"• Rivers, William Schriever, Jessica Shapiro, Roger Shields, Joseph Shivkumer, Yudhishtir Sirota, Andrew Solano, Felix Somerville, Barry :

Hawaii Jing, Sun (Amy) Merc, Edward Sasic, Vladimir International Kemp, Timothy Nant, Farley Singh, Kamil Middle States Bird, Corey Bird, Donald Blagovcanin, Dejan Midwest Boylan, Thomas Falencki, Paul Herrick. Mike Hu.nmel, Richard Kirk, Joanne Meister, Jennifer St. Cyr, Holly Sinnema, Jeffrey Verbanik Marsilio, Shirley Wat kins, Terry Wise, Jane New England Lydecker, Kenneth

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Moya, Gregory Orsi, Kelvin Potts, Georgia Rais, Jalal Rickey, Jill Rowley, Brett Sanders, Kipling Smith Jr., Stephen Strusinski, Robert Torbert, Mark Treber, Terrance Turcinovich, Andrew Turnquist, Erik Waldron Jr., James Wellman, Brent

Intermountain Capozziello, Philip Cleland, Sharon D'Aleo, Jeremy B. LaCouture, Clark Lavin, Joseph Parker, David Stancil, Linda Tokar, Krzysztof Wildt, Pamela

International Braun, Michael Chan, Sandy Kong, Raymond Paz, Michael Psarrakos, Kyriakos Salum, Roberto Sykes, Paul

JPTA Akanuma, Kimio Higurashi, Naoki Hosoda, Motosugu Inui, Shinji Iwasaki, Tetsuya Izawa, Hideki Kaifuku, Takeshi Kawamura, Manabu Nagai, Tsukaho Nakatani, Manami Narumi, Takeshi Ohno, Yukihisa Sakamura, Tsuyoshi Taka, Junya Takada, Yuzuru Takaoka, Yosuke Tamai, Yuuki

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Missouri Valley Fitzgerald, Gregory Parker, Anthony

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t 7ou haveCutler, an established tennis business that has been running \y Alan USPTA / fine for the last 10 years. Now you have ideas for expansion, but / are a little bit unsure about how your current computer system and your current staff will handle it. Or, you may have been doing things manually, but the business is growing and you're sure a computer can help, but you don't know how.

Shopping for computer software and hardware today is like going to a grocery store. Sure, there are a lot of fast-food, microwaveable, ready-to-eat hardware and software packages, but you want to look at the nutritional value to see if you are really getting what you need for a particular situation.

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sales, transactions based on salesperson or other desired criteria, voids and item sales. Aside from that, these programs can assist you in maintaining desired inventory levels and identify sales trends. You can set minimum reorder points and maybe do it automatically through the Internet. This is similar to the scanning process you see at the grocery store.

There are many bundled software packages that have been developed to handle online inventory control needs. You will probably want this software to scan your inventory when it arrives with descriptions, brands and dates of arrivals. You might also want this software to act as your cash register and to update your inventory as part of the pointof-sale function. It can also track the customer who purchased the item with address information to create a customer database that can be used to market products directly to those customers who purchase them.

If you decide you want to automate this process, this software is likely to require you to purchase hand held scanners to input the bar codes, in addition to the computer system. Scanners will simplify and automate the procedure of inputting accurate information.

These are software packages that track inventory based on bar codes both when inventory is received and sold. These programs identify what your current inventory is at all times, generate a series of reports such as reorder inventory, monthly

There are two types of software that cover this area: those that schedule facilities and those that do tournament draws.

The first type allows you to schedule court

Before going to the grocery store, you have to plan your menu for the week. In this case, plan your menu for the next five years. Start by doing a little evaluation and define what it is that you really do or want to do. Write it down and include in your notes where you think automation will help. Writing it down will give you an objective point of view.

For example, consider if you want the ability to do facilities management, or just produce fliers and mailing lists.

You may want to consider inventory control and administrative applications like accounting and payroll.

The following are areas where computer programs can help in automating processes and procedures.

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usage, private, group and clinic instructional or appointment times. The second type is for tournament, leagues and round-robin draw sheets. It also can post tournament draws and results on the Internet, and keeps simple database files to track the uses of these services.

Scheduling facilities including court reservations, lesson times and appointment times is a basic function of every tennis business. The software you decide on should be simple and easy to use. More advanced systems can use your phone system to process both court reservations and cancellations without human intervention, 24 hours a day. This technology is called interactive voice response systems.

Before purchasing this type of software, you must decide how many days in advance you will allow court time reservations, how many courts you have, and the number of hours per day that you will schedule them.

Since lessons tend to be scheduled further in advance, this will have to be addressed.

Another consideration is if you schedule a series of lessons or if you are in a pay-asyou-go situation.

Your answers will determine the capabilities you need to look for when you shop for the program. There are a lot of facility management software packages on the market, but few have been developed specifically for tennis. You might want to look at software designed for golf applications and see if they can be adapted to meet your needs.

For tournament draws, you may be required to use a specific brand of software based on where you are located in the country, or if you run USTA-sanctioned tournaments. Many of these generate all the tournament and round-robin draw sheets, and have the capabilities to do reports such as match cards, press releases, check-in lists and fees owed. It should also keep simple data files of the people who compete.

Facility management and tournament draw software packages work better when you use a larger monitor (e.g., 20 inches) so you have a broader view of the facilities.

You may also want a better quality printer for professional-looking printouts.

Graphic; &H<J marketing The one thing that every pro shop or tennis business uses is software to market its business. These software packages generate publications, letters, brochures, Web www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

pages, presentations and e-mail.

Most of the "suite" packages already include many of these features. A suite package is a group of programs that are sold as a package and share data from one program to another. They may include a word processor, a database management program, a spreadsheet program and a presentation application. You will want to make sure that the suite software you consider includes a method to generate professional-looking letters and envelopes, as well as brochures and fliers that use both text and graphics.

The suite package should also be able to generate and maintain simple Web pages, and have a blind copy feature on bulk emails (without displaying everyone's e-mail address to everyone you send it to).

Another feature that you should look for is the suite's ability to share the information among all the types of software discussed in this article. You might also consider the ease of using the same information in the different programs to prevent duplication of data file information.

The only special hardware needed for this type of software is a color printer to generate great looking material.

This is a catchall category that covers business applications such as general ledger, payroll, taxes, computer-generated checks or online bill payments. There are more bundled software packages available for business applications than in any other area. You need to decide what parts of these applications your business uses and find the package that best meets your needs and business size.

Some of these applications may be developed in one of the other suite packages, although it is recommended that you look for a package that is already developed. If you choose to develop this yourself, you will also have to maintain and debug the programs, which is very time consuming.

Purchased packages, on the other hand, are used by many businesses. If a problem arises, fixes are quickly developed because of the sheer number of users. Many software packages already include useful functions such as general reports, templates, the ability to track debts owed for 30, 60 or 90 days, and print checks and labels. Many programs also prompt you when there are problems or irregularities.

This software requires no special hard-

ware unless you need a special printer to print checks or labels, but this is not generally needed.

Now that you know what is available, go back to your original notes. Then, based on your evaluation, make a shopping list.

Make sure you divide the list into your needs and wants, keeping in mind the possibility of business growth in each. When you do go to the store, bring your description in case there are other areas that you didn't think about where new technology can help.

Here are some simple suggestions for putting together your shopping list: 1. Define your needs, but allow room to grow. These needs are going to change as your knowledge increases about what computers can do. Computers are great at doing repetitious tasks, but someone still needs to input the information. You will also need to prioritize what programs are needed first, second and so on.

2. Define your budget. You may have to project a budget for the following year or you may be lucky enough to be able to do this now. Give yourself a cushion for unforeseen things that will come up.

The budget needs to include the computers and the software packages necessary to run the business. Also, remember that software can be added as you go. Don't forget cabling, communication requirements (phone lines), electrical requirements and maybe even someone to help you set up the equipment. Also, allot part of the budget to training staff, and budget adequate time for staff to be in training.

Consider the size of your business and project where you might be in the next five years. The life span of computerrelated equipment is five years or less, and you will want hardware and software that will be useful for at least that period of time. And remember that there are often annual software maintenance costs.

3. Research what software packages are already available, but do not forget to consider the possibility of developing the programs yourself. Although program development is sometimes very time consuming, it will address all of continued next page ADDvantage/December 2001

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from previous page your specific needs that can only be met by a custom program.

Don't be shy about asking questions and for demonstrations of the software you are considering to see if it will meet your needs. Ask the salesperson to demonstrate the software based on your specific needs. Also ask for a list of customers in your area that are using the software, and call them to ask about what they like and dislike about the software. Keep in mind that salespeople are in the business of selling you their product, even if it's not always in your best interest.

4. Develop an implementation plan. Give yourself adequate time to get through the installation process and fully test and debug the software. When developing this plan, always allow extra time. If you complete the project sooner than expected, both you and the project will appear more successful to your supervisors. This is the "promise less, deliver more" concept. You should also allow for downtime. Remember that when there is a change in the workplace, productivity will initially go down because of the learning curve. Once new skills are learned and proficiency in the program goes up, productivity will too.

5. Arrange for any electrical changes that are needed and have any cables run. Try to make sure that cables are not run in traffic areas and that you are not overloading power circuits. Also contact your phone service to arrange for the

installation of any necessary com- Âť munication lines.

6. Purchase hardware, which includes ( computers, networking supplies based on software requirements, hand-held scanners and printers.

Hookup and installation is the next step.

Most of these purchases are pretty straightforward, except for networking equipment.

Networking allows you to share information between more than one computer, and there are two basic types of networks: Peer-to-peer (two computers connected directly to one another, allowing both to share data on each machine) and Local Area Network or LAN (a computer called a "server" is connected to a hub or communications device and all other computers are connected to the hub). A peer-to-peer network is cheaper and simpler, but can be limiting. A LAN allows all users to share all resources such as multiple printers, scanners, etc. Although more expensive at the outset, it is more cost effective in the long run because it allows plenty of room for growth. If you have never installed this type of hardware, ask for help. Nothing is more frustrating than using the trial-and-error method.

7. Purchase the software and install, customize it for your business and test it.

If you purchased a bundled package from a company, a representative should either be there to assist you or be available by phone. This service should be part of the purchase.

8. Post implementation: Read die documentation and go to training. Do not try to reinvent the wheel because you will want to use both the software and the hardware as soon as possible. A word to the wise: Make sure you keep both manual and computer records for a period of time, just in case you find a problem down the line. Most importantly, make backups of your data on a regular basis. It is recommended that you run a backup daily or weekly, depending on '

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how much data you have, and that you keep backups for at least four weeks.

Just like shopping in the grocery store, make sure that you come home with all the essentials. It's OK for you to come home with a few goodies and treats. And it's OK if you take advantage of sale items that you will need in the future. And the old adage, "buyer beware" still holds true, even for technology shoppers. ^Âť Alan Cutler, USPTA, is the head tennis professional for the City of Whittier, Calif. He is the California Division secretary, a local excellence training site coordinator, and has completed Levels I and II ,H" r +" / j ; of the USTA sport science certification. He has a master's degree in computer science and more than 20 years of experience in technology and information services.

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USPTA mailbox Dear USPTA, The "Attack on America" on Sept. 11 struck us right in the gut with a lethal sneak serve from the dreaded terrorists.

Our 2001 World Conference was canceled, as were all other activities across the nation, as our lives came to a stop in respect for our country. But the spirit of our country, our Association and our game goes on. Because I was not able to acknowledge in person the award to be given to me at the conference, I appreciate the opportunity to do so now.

I am greatly honored to receive the highly coveted Alex Gordon USPTA Professional of the Year Award. It certainly is a lifetime dream of every professional who enters the industry. Unfortunately, time does not allow for our Association to award this honor to all the deserving members who have dedicated their lives to living and growing the game. Because of this, I want to share some personal feelings with you, my fellow professionals.

The day I was notified of the award, I had a lifetime career-high celebratory feeling.

Then, within minutes, I realized that as extraordinary as this feeling is, I have had this feeling before. As inexplicably special as this award makes every recipient feel, there is a feeling which is every bit as strong that

we all experience on the teaching court. It happens every time we know we have made a contribution to one of our students' lives.

We experience that incredible high when we have learned that "we are not teaching tennis to students but we are teaching our students through tennis."

I am honored to join the group of professionals who have previously won this award. Moreover, I am greatly honored to know and be associated with the thousands of professionals who represent the USPTA. If I may, I would like to dedicate this award to you ... my fellow teaching professionals, who on a daily basis make the contributions without the "accolades and recognition."

There are a number of people I would like to thank who contributed and shared in my life's work and accomplishments for which I have achieved this award. I want to, first of all, thank my family who has allowed me to devote myself to my career. My wife, Carolyn (the mainstay of our family), has provided balance, encouragement and patience, while my three children (Kimberly, Davidson and Carolyn Virginia) have allowed me to pass on the gift of tennis to them. I would be remiss if I didn't remember my early introduction to the game from the public courts, to intercollegiate days with

my coaches, to my USPTA years, to my current TV tennis broadcast experience. No one ever receives an award without having great team support. Through the years, I have had some outstanding tennis associates who have helped me grow. I want to thank all of them.

That special feeling and incredible high is there on a regular basis whether we have just received a prestigious award or had a fantastic session on the court and we, as tennis professionals, have reminded one another through the years how exceptional that feeling is. I thank you, all my colleagues, for your friendship. I would like to close with a segment from our regular TV tennis talk show farewell: "Tennis fans, remember, in tennis scoring loves mean nothing, but love of the game means everything. Keep alive your love of the game. Love you, fellow tennis pros, and I will see you soon!" Thank you very much.

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March 2O01 Brad Stine, 42, currently coaches rising American star Mardy Fish, 19. Stine's background includes guiding (along with Jose Higueras) Jim Courier to four Grand Slam championships and serving as U.S. Junior Davis Cup coach. Stine lives in Fresno, Calif., with his wife Lauri and their three children.

Q: How important is the tactical component in tennis?

A: I believe tactics are a very important aspect of the game on all competitive levels: juniors, college and the pro ranks. The best coaches in the game develop each individual player based on his or her own strengths and weaknesses. Whereas it definitely helps to understand what your opponents' strengths and weaknesses are, I want players to react to Mardy's game, and not the other way around.

Q: In the pro game, can you discuss the differences in level of play, styles of play, and other differences from the days when you traveled with Jim Courier to now when you're coaching Mardy Fish?

A: On the tour, there are a lot more good players in general than there were 10 years ago. This is due to the popularity of tennis, particularly in Europe and in other parts of the world. And because of the potential financial rewards, the pool of players gets deeper year in and year out. Today's players are also much more in tune and committed to the fitness component. Jim Courier played a big role in this in the way he trained. Trends come and go, but now you see a lot more players driving backhands down the line and relying less on the inside-out forehand. can always manipulate a golf course to make it more or less diffiQ: Because of this emphasis on fitness, do you find that cult. Today, the bigger and stronger players go out and try to overtoday's pros rely more on their athletic ability and whelm opponents and do not have a plan B. But you still have some pure talent when competing vs. mentally figuring out thinkers out there who also have to depend on movement and speed ways to win matches? such as Andre Agassi, Sebastian Grosjean and Arnaud Clement A: Absolutely. I think there are two reasons for this: 1) emphasis on And I'm not sure if this is any different than it was in the past fitness and 2) racquet technology. The bottom line is that the game where the smaller players had to find a way to combat the taller, is much faster and there is not as much strategy involved, which is more powerful, players. a shame. The length of today's racquets (maximum on tour is 29 inches) creates more power and I would like to see this changed Q: How did your experience as the head coach at Fresno by limiting the length to 27 inches. Also, I'd like to see limitations State affect your approach to tactics? on racquet head size. Golf has actually done a much better job A: Tactically speaking, I think one of the biggest differences between than tennis managing technology. At the same time, however, you 12

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the pro level and the college and junior ranks lies in the ability to find and exploit weaknesses. Pro players are more capable of developing and executing a sound game plan. They have the talent and fundamentals in place to play well enough to completely take advantage of an opponent's weakness. This is an area where college and junior players sometimes fall short because they often do not have the game to execute even though they fully know what they need to do to win.

It is also important to understand that the angles and the geometry of the court do not change, regardless of the level of play. As a college coach, you essentially must develop strategy for six players and factor in each opponent. The big difference from the pros or juniors is the ability to coach on court. I personally believe that a coach can have a huge effect on a player during competition both tactically and mentally. The coach can help a player stay in a match mentally and avoid bailing out. At the pro level, I think the quality of play would definitely improve if coaches were allowed to coach on court.

Q: When scouting opponents and assessing your own player, what are some of the keys that you look for in terms of tactics?

A: When scouting, I look to create a picture in my mind of a player's strengths, weaknesses and tendencies under pressure. Where does he serve on big points? Where does he tend to hit his passing shots?

In general, I try to gain a better understanding of what a player likes to do, what he can and cannot do, and then develop a winning strategy based on my player's game.

Q: What, if any, other factors of player development should a coach consider when working on tactics?

A: Aspects such as mental toughness, fitness and technique are all important and work hand-in-hand with strategy. Mentally, players should think about tactics and understand its importance. Physically, you want the player to have the conditioning and endurance to execute his style of play. An out-of-shape counter puncher is going to have difficulty chasing down balls for an entire match.

Finally, as I alluded to earlier, players must develop their fundamentals in order to achieve their strategy goals.

Q: When you began coaching Mardy Fish, what areas did you identify that needed work to help Mardy make the transition to the next level?

A: There were several areas that I felt we should work on and we continue to do so. Technically, Mardy's serve needed to improve. I did not feel that Mardy was physically fit and strong enough to get up and after his serve successfully throughout a match. Also, if you're not fit, the first thing that goes is your brain and your capacity to focus on the task at hand. However, I believe that the single most important aspect of both coaching and playing at the highest level is the mental aspect of the game. And this is where I felt Mardy needed to make big strides - in terms of attitude, approach to training and competing, and overall toughness on court.

Q: How did you approach Mardy on these mental toughness issues?

A: Confrontation. It's my job as a coach to constantly confront the player that I'm working with on what they are doing and what they could and should be doing better. Confrontation is a big part of coaching success and sometimes you can confront and deal with issues withQ: Traditionally, scouting falls under the auspices of the coach. How important is it that a player get involved out it being confrontational. Although it's a process, the coach must in scouting other players? develop a trust with that player so that he is willing to do what you A: I think it can definitely be important and there are two points that are asking. Any player who truly wants to become the best they can come to mind. First, the nature of the relationship between the possibly be has to want to work. I try to create situations for Mardy coach and player is a big factor. For example, when I worked with where he makes decisions for himself and takes ownership of his Jim, I did a lot of the scouting because Jim couldn't get out bedevelopment. Mardy is like a lot of other young, talented players in cause of all the attention he'd receive from spectators. If the playthat sometimes he thinks he has all the answers, but fortunately, the er has confidence in your ability, he will trust your feedback in this trust is there where now Mardy doesn't question my motives and and any other area. On the other hand, and this is my second point, responds positively to my style. But it takes time. four eyes are better than two. I believe strongly that one of the best ways to educate and learn is to create dialogue. Mardy and I Q: What type of training program did you and Mardy have done this and I think it has helped him. Because Mardy is new put into action to move closer to your tactical to the tour, he doesn't know all of the players and their games. objectives?

Mardy is also very good about supporting and watching his friends A: When Mardy and I began working together, Mardy was an aggrescompete, who are also up-and-coming players. sive baseliner and set up points to take advantage of his strong backhand. We have been working toward developing Mardy into an allcourt player by coming forward more into the court and utilizing Q: In general, what type of approach do you take to Mardy's solid net game. In our strength-training program, we emdeveloping a game plan prior to a match? phasize Mardy's upper body because this is where he was weakest.

A: Tennis is a funny sport because you don't always know whom you're During tournaments, we go to the gym at least twice to maintain going to play until a half a day before the match. I don't think it's Mardy's strength. We've incorporated a tremendous amount of aerappropriate to discuss tactics during warm-up, right before the obic conditioning, in and out of the gym and as tournaments draw match. When Jim and I worked together, we developed strategies closer, we focus on the anaerobic system through interval training that would allow him to impose his game on his opponent. A lot of such as short sprints. As a result of our program, Mardy has gained coaches are concerned with what other players are doing and how 17 pounds to date and his movement has improved quite a bit. they play. What's worked for me is concentrating on my player and continued next page helping him develop his best game. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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from previous page Q: How is Mardy progressing on the tour?

A: At the time of last year's U.S. Open, which is when Mardy and I began working together, Mardy's ATP Ranking was 340. Today, Mardy is ranked 175. (At the time of this discussion March - Mardy was ranked No. 175 in the ATP Tour Champions Race. As of November, Fish improved his ranking to No. 142 while competing in USTA Futures events.) Mardy has just achieved his best results to date, posting victories over ninth-ranked veteran Thomas Enqvist in Scottsdalc and 15th-ranked Mark Phillipousis at Indian Wells. The most important thing to keep in mind is that Mardy's development is a work in progress. Two months ago, Mardy was competing in Futures. His results simply come as a result of hard, hard work.

Q: How do you envision the game will change in the next five to 10 years and who do yon see as the new up-and-coming guard of American players?

Stine-Fish practice day: 9 - 1 1 a.m.

1. Two-on-one 2. Area-specific drills (i.e., mid-court balls, slice backhands) 3. Serving

A: I am a purist in that I sincerely hope there aren't any fundamental changes in the manner 1 1 a.m. - 2 p.m. in which the game is played - such as manipulating court dimensions or changing from two Break serves to one. A big issue is the speed of the men's game. The people in charge of tournaments do a disservice to the game by creating faster surfaces and balls. Nobody wants to 2 - 5 p.m. see a serving contest and it's unfair to other players who play a different style and rely on Match play and conditioning: other weapons. But I think essentially the game will be played the same way. In terms of a 1.j?Sets focused on applying tactics new guard, certainly you have to consider three guys who are all currently under the age of from morning workout 20: Mardy Fish, Andy Roddick and Taylor Dent. All of these guys have produced good re2. Shot selection ^^^^^_ suits recently. Right behind them, you have Levar Harper-Griffith, who is also under 20 years old. Levar is developing his game quite nicely. So as much as a 3. Competitive mental skills lot of people like to gripe about American tennis, I think our prospects look 4. Weights, aerobic training very good.«£*> and/or on-court footwork drills Rene M. Vidal, USPTA, is the volunteer assistant women's tennis coach at Florida | International University in Miami.

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by T.J. Cardwell, USPTA /

ver my 30 years of teaching, I've worked with many students on approaching the net behind their serve. While many of us are comfortable with our groundstrokes and volleys, the transition between the two shots can be tricky. he important thing to understand is that going to

goes from yellow to red. These more difficult returns

the net is a journey, not a mad dash. Many players

require you to balance yourself first by performing the

think that they should get to the service line or some

respect step and then execute the shot.

other predetermined spot before stopping. Forget it. How far a player moves toward the net is determined by timing, not distance.

ince approaching the net depends on this timing, the __

t\/np of ball that is hit can play a crucial role in

determining how quickly you can advance to the net. The sing the stoplight idea can be an effective way of

pace and spin of the serve as well as the type of return of

learning when to move forward and when to slow for

serve (e.g., drive, chip, topspin, slice) will determine how

the next shot. Imagine when you serve that the light is green

close you can get before your opponent strikes the ball.

and you explode toward the net. As your opponent gets

Study the two most classic serve-and-volley players of the

ready to strike the ball, the light turns yellow and you slow

last decade - Patrick Rafter and Stefan Edberg - and see

down and cautiously move into your split step - or respect

how far in they are able to get on their kick and slice serves

step as I sometimes call it. If your opponent has been

because the ball is not getting to their opponent so fast.

floating returns all match, move through the opponent's

Club-level players can use this same principle effectively.

shot and knock off the floater. The light in this situation

As a teacher, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing

goes from yellow straight back to green. On the other hand,

a 3.0- to 4.0-level student glide to the net like a pro as he

if your opponent is ripping returns at your feet, the light

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ATA American Tennis Association Bernard Chavis, Executive Director P.O. Box 651 Abington, PA 19001 (215) 947-4898 (215) 947-0798 fax ATP Men's professional tour Mark Miles, CEO 201 ATP Tour Blvd.

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NAIA National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Steve Baker, CEO 23500 W. 105th St. P.O. Box 1325 Olathe, Kan. 66051-1325 (913) 791-0044 (913) 791-9555 fax www.naia.org

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ITA Intercollegiate Tennis Association David Benjamin, Executive Director 174 Tamarack Circle Skillman, N.J. 08558 (609)497-6920 (609) 497-9766 fax info@ITAtennis.com www.itatennis.com ITF International Tennis Federation Francesco Ricci Bitti, President Bank Lane Roehampton, London SW15 5XZ United Kingdom 44-208-878-6464 44-208-392-4745 fax itf@itftennis.com www.itftennis.com ITHF International Tennis Hall of Fame Tony Trabert, President 194 Bellevue Ave. Newport, R.I. 02840 (800) 457-1144 (401)849-3990 (401) 849-8780 fax www.tennisfame.org

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Little Tennis" at the U.S. Open Watch or play To hundreds of children on the grounds of the National Tennis Center during the U.S. Open, the decision was an easy one: PLAY! Children were welcomed into the Lincoln Innovations Building by USPTA's Townsend Gilbert, who twirled a 4-foot-tall tennis racquet outside the entry to the indoor court building, just inside the tennis center's north gate. The facility had been transformed by the tournament sponsor into a showcase for innovation - from high-tech gadgets to concept cars to LJSPTA Little TennisÂŽ.

The building was an oasis of air conditioning and free massages for adults and a tennis carnival for children who otherwise could sit and watch tennis but not participate.

Gilbert, a curriculum director of the Little Tennis specialist degree program, directed 13 one-hour clinics over the extended Labor Day weekend. USPTA staff and member volunteers assisted.

"Being invited by Lincoln to conduct Little Tennis clinics at the U.S. Open was a fantastic opportunity for USPTA," Gilbert said. "We showed that children can learn a tremendous amount in a short period of time when they have the right influences and the right equipment. It is so much fun for them to be challenged and to improve. Now the parents of those hundreds of children, and many other adults who stopped just to watch, have an appreciation for what USPTA professionals can do."

The court was set with graduated equipment from Wilson, including three small nets, color spots and court lines. After quickly learning the forehand side and backhand side and going through a fast-paced game of Simon Says to get them focused, the children were given a racquet and allowej play one-on-one with the instructors. They hit volleys, groi strokes and overheads, depending on their abilities.

The simple but fun format had children coming back for more. Even when the line to get onto the court was 20 deep, children waited for their chance to come back through. They also returned for additional sessions on the same day or other days when they attended the tournament. Their parents, sitting outside the court, loved it, too.

They watched with smiles on their faces, tried to keeo UD during Simon Says and asked where they could find : lar clinics in their hometowns.

Little Tennis, begun in 1994, is recognized as the premie Idren's tennis program.

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by Mike Haber, USPTA

Purpose: To lob off a live ball and distinguish which player is closer to the net and to which player it is easier to lob.

Description: 1. Pro feeds floater volley to Player "A" or Player "B." 2. Player "A" or Player "B" must hit a neutral volley to either Player "C" or Player "D." 3. Player "C" or Player "D" must play a lob.

4. After lob is hit, a full court doubles point is played.

Emphasize lobbing player closer to net. Play games to 11, then rotate teams and/or positions.

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B. Red tennis skirt, Player, with embroidered star logo. 90 percent cotton/10 percent spandex jersey. S, M, L, XL. $28.

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O. Men's shirt, Milton, navy, red (S, M, L, XL) or white (S, M, L, XL, XXL) with embroidered star logo. 100 percent heavy cotton pique. $28.

P. Men's shirt, USPTA, red, white and blue with embroidered star logo. 100 percent cotton. Designed exclusively for USPTA. XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. $28.

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Q. Junior warm-up. Navy with embroidered star logo.100 percent polyester microfiber. M, L, XL. $45.

R. Black and white warm-up with embroidered star logo on front, USPTA embroidered on back. 100 percent crinkle supplex nylon. XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. $53.

S. Cotton vest. White or white with red trim with embroidered star logo. 100 percent combed-cotton knit. S, M, L, XL. $39 T. USPTA star warm-up. 100 percent polyester microfiber. XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed exclusively for USPTA. $95.

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V. 2002 weekly appointment calendar with USPTA 75th anniversary logo. 8 1/2" x 11 1A". Appointment slots in 15-minute intervals. $8. (Free with total purchase of $100.)

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Members USPTA Texas Executive Director JoAnn Padgett is retiring from her position.

Padgett, executive director since 1985, will still serve on the USA Tennis 1-2-3 national committee.

USPTA vice president Ron Woods will take over the position in January.

Mike Lange, USPTA, along with the Rush-Copley Healthplex Fitness Center in Aurora, III., hosted a special monthly Wilson Kids' Fun Night Sept. 21.

The tennis staff and about 60 children raised $1,064 to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

USPTA member and former U.S. Davis Cup Captain Tony Trabert has been elected president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Trabert, who won 10 Grand Slam tournament titles and was ranked No. 1 in the world in 1995, has served as vice president of the Hall of Fame's Executive Committee. Trabert was a Hall of Fame inductee in 1970.

J. Howard "Bumpy" Frazer, USPTA, will be inducted into the 2001 USTA Midwest Section Hall of Fame Dec. 1.

Frazer, in addition to being a USTA past president and former president of the Cincinnati Tennis Club, is a member of the executive committee and board of directors of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

USPTA member Paul Roetert was named director of administration for the USA Tennis High Performance program. Roetert was previously the execu30

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tive director for the American Sport Education Program.

Robert Ruzanic, USPTA, was inducted into the 2001 USTA Middle States Hall of Fame. Ruzanic was twice named Pro of the Year by the USPTA Middle States Division.

USPTA member Doug Kegerreis, tennis director at the International Country Club in Fairfax, Va., along with his USPTA staff, Brian Clary and Tom Schaeffer, recently held the 5th Annual Suzy Hope Memorial Tennis Tournament. More than $10,000 was raised for the Suzy Hope Foundation, which provides college scholarships for deserving students at the Broad Run High School in Sterling, Va. Matt Rose, USPTA, was named the ITA 2001 South Region Coach of the Year.

Rose is the tennis coach at Washington College in Chestertown, Md. USPTA member Bill Macom is now the director of tennis at Hunter's Green Country Club in Tampa, Fla. Millennium Tennis and Fitness Club in Joplin, Mo., has been named Outstanding Tennis and Fitness Facility by the USTA Facility Awards Program. The USTA Facility Awards Program was established to stimulate high standards in tennis facilities and to recognize those facilities whose efforts make a positive statement about the vitality of the game.

USPTA member Ken Veney is the club manager and head tennis professional.

Orlando tennis coach Andy Gladstone, USPTA, and a cast of local junior talent were featured guests on Nickelodeons Games and Sports for Kids (G.A.S.), Sept. 8. The show, set at Universal Studios, showcased the U.S. Open tennis championships.

Paul Cranis, USPTA, has been named the director of operations for the Delray Beach Tennis Center in Delray Beach, Fla. Cranis is a former vice president of the USPTA Mid-Atlantic Division and Maryland Pro of the Year.

Associations The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association's board of directors recently passed a resolution asking every IHRSA club to become involved in some way in helping with the disaster relief efforts of the Sept. 11 tragedy. Send donations to the ASAE Red Cross Fund by calling (202) 626-2723. The ASAE is the American Society of Association Executives, to which IHRSA and thousands of other industry and professional associations belong. For information about IHRSA health clubs affected by the disaster, visit www.ihrsa.org or contact

response@ihrsa.org.

The Club Managers Association of America, The Club Foundation and the National Club Association have pledged $20,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund after creating the "Club Industry for America" fund, and request that the entire club industry build upon that initial donation to truly make an impact on the relief efforts. Checks should be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, Club Managers Association of America, 1733 King St., Alexandria, Va. 22314, with Club Industry for America marked in the memo. Donations can also be made online at www. cmaa.org/disasterrelief.

USTA The USTA Eastern Section has an opening for the position of New Jersey regional director. This is a full-time position developing USTA junior and adult programs www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

in the Northeast District of New Jersey. The offer includes a home office, transportation and full corporate benefits. Please forward letter and resume to: Denise Jordan, Executive Director, 550 Mamorneck Ave., Suite 209, Harrison, N.Y 10528-1618.

The U.S. Davis Cup Team Captain Patrick McEnroe, along with his players Andy Roddick, Todd Martin, James Blake, Don Johnson, Jared Palmer, Robby Ginepri and assistant coach Jim Courier, donated a total of $100,000 to the relief efforts of the Sept. 11 tragedy.

The USTA Women's $10,000 Satellite of Aventura and the USTA Women's $25,000 Challenger of Hallandale Beach raised $10,600 for the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund. In addition to the doRation, former top 10 WTA

player and USPTA member Brenda SchultzMcCarthy, along with oth' er participants of the USTA Women's Satellite of Aventura, donated teddy bears from the "Build a Bear Workshop" they attended in Aventura, Fla., Oct. 3, to the children of the firefighters and police officers who perished in the World Trade Center attacks.

The USTA and the National Recreation and Park Association recently named the following organizations as winners of the 2001 USTA/NRPA Excellence in Tennis Programming awards: The Gold Level winner, Dothan Leisure Services of Alabama, received $5,000. Two Silver Level winners, Rapid City Recreation Department of South Dakota and Columbus Parks and Recreation of Georgia, each received $2,500. The awards are given for significant contri-

butions made to tennis by state, county or local park and recreation agencies.

Miscellany The Japan Professional Tennis Association, along with its members, has generously decided to donate funds to the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy.

Following the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, the ATP and its players hope to help in the recovery of the United States. With a selection of authentic autographed items available for auction on ebay, the ATP will donate all proceeds to the September 11 th Fund, organized by the United Way to benefit the victims and their families. All auction items are authentic and have been authorized by the ATP, the governing body of men's professional tennis. Visit http:// members.ebay.com/ aboutme/atpauctions to view auction items.

The ATP will launch its new annual magazine, Deuce, in January. The magazine will feature exclusive articles by players, player profiles by sports writers, take the reader behind the scenes, and much more. For more information, visit www.

ATPtennis.com.

USPTA member and president of Standing Tall Tennis in Santa Maria, Calif., David Dantzer conducted outreach clinics at 18 different sites throughout the United States during the summer. Dantzer traveled more than 11,800 miles during 11 weeks while conducting clinics for the sixth year. www.ADDvantageLJSPTA.com

The USA Wheelchair Tennis Committee is starting the process to appoint four high performance coaches to accompany the USA Invacare World Team Cup to Umag, Croatia, Sept.

15-22, 2002. The Invacare World Team Cup is a wheelchair tennis competition that brings together competitors from more than 35 countries to com-

pete in a team event. For consideration, coaches must be USPTA or PTR certified, must have passed at least the USTA Sport Science Level I Competency exam and preferably the Level II Competency exam. Handson experience is preferred.

For more information, contact Tina Dale at (561) 279-2612 ore-mail her at tdale81050@aol.com. The deadline for submission of resumes is Dec. 31.

Passings Martin Buxby, a lifetime member of the USPTA, died of heart failure Sept.

10. He was born in 1911, attended Miami High School (Florida) and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was one of theif star varsity players. Buxby spent his life playing tennis, first on the circuits and then teaching tennis at the Hollywood Beach and Diplomat hotels in Florida.

The USPTA California Division lost a valued member Aug. 27. Joanna Angela Santarsiere of San Luis Obispo County, Calif., passed away after a brave fight against CreutzfeldtJakob disease. She was 63. A tennis instructor for 37 years, Santarsiere taught tennis to adults and children and coached two teams in the Central Coast Women's Tennis League, while playing on one of the teams.

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Career Development Conventions (5 credits for divisional) Jan. 11-13

California Division Torrance, Calif.

Feb. 8-10 Missouri Valley Division Lea wood, Kan. Feb. 16-18 Northern California Division Fairfield, Calif.

Feb. 20-24 Texas Division Fort Worth, Texas March 1-3 Mid-Atlantic Division Williamsburg, Va. March 2-4 Midwest Division Columbus, Ohio March 8-10 Middle States Division Hershey, Pa.

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Dec. 7-8 Dec. 7-8 Dec. 8-9 Dec. 8-9 Dec. 8-9 Dec. 8-9 Dec. 8-9 Dec. 8-9 Dec. 9-10 Dec. 13-14 Dec. 15-16 Dec. 17-18 Dec. 30-31 Jan. 5-6 Jan. 5-6 Jan. 12-13

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Burbank, Calif.

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Intermountain Division Littleton, Colo.

Dec. 16

Midwest Division Lansing, Mich.

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Exam 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 will not be accepted until cancellation fees are paid.

(2 credits per four-hour course) Marketing and promotion success, Feb. 21, Fort Worth, Texas, (4 hours), J. Dinoffer 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.

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