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the magazine for men and women tennis-teaching professionals

6 Ask the professor - Heating up - plan for play in extreme conditions - by Jack Groppel, Ph.D. - Preparation is the key to performing at top levels in intense heat.

10 Showcasing professional tennis in your community — by Chuck Kuhle, USPTA — Hosting a professional tennis tournament can be a rewarding experience for the teaching professional and his community.

Executive Committee CEO's message 5 Vice president's message 15 USPTA drill 29 Classifieds 35 Career development Industry action

news USPTA seeks nominations for national board 9 Doing double duty - Member benefits |}§r)tci help market the trade and USPTA

USPTA World Conference on Tennis

75th anniversary What's your USPTA IQ?

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25 Las Vegas attractions

26 Get the most out of the World Conference on Tennis 32 Conference registration form 33 Hotel registration form 36 International Championships registration form On the cover ... Andy Roddick, 2002 U.S. Men's Clay Court champion. The tournament brought professional competition to Houston's Westside Tennis Club. See related story on Page 10. Photo by Bill Baptist.

ISPTA •con 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 Kathy Buchanan Circulation Advertising John Dettor Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central time ADDvanfage is published monthly by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

issue 7 The opinions expressed in ADDvanfage are those of the authors and not necessarily those of ADDvanfage or the USPTA. Copyright© United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. 2002. All rights reserved.

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NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DIVISION PRESIDENTS AND REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS California Division Barbara Johnston President (661) 871-5410 Simon Pack Regional vice president (626) 442-7358

Joseph Thompson President (303) 278-1130 David T. Porter, Ed.D. First vice president (808) 293-3755

Eastern Division Daniel Burgess President (516) 623-2929 Steve Diamond Regional vice president (973) 822-1900

Ron Woods Vice president (361) 991-7561 Hariy Gilbert Vice president (386) 437-2427

Florida Division Frank Swope President (561) 734-6877 Kevin McCarthy Regional vice president (954) 344.J840

Tom Daglis Vice president (770) 784-1699 Randy Mattingley (806) 762-3430

Hawaii Division Bruce Nagel President (808) 262-2057 David Temple Regional vice president (808) 879-6060

Paula Scheb Secretary-treasun (239) 495-3573 Will Hoag Immediate past president (954) 564-7386

Intermountain Division

PAST PRESIDENT* Kurt Kamperman (1997) (843) 686-3036 Kathy Woods (1996) (203) 226-8259 Gordon Collins (1994) (408) 395-7111

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Holger Nickel President (208) 529-8600 Marshall Carpenter Regional vice president (303) 733-8242

Mid-Atlantic Division Patrick Kearns President (804) 245-0670 Kate Mills Regional vice president (703) 524-3227

Middle States Division Glen Howe President (302) 995-1500 " Tom Sweitzer Regional vice president (717) 534-2724 Midwest Division Mary Herrick President (440) 282-4416 Guy Parks Regional vice president (614) 457-5671 Missouri Valley Division Jeff Hawes President (336) 584-9403 Bunny Bruning Regional vice president (515) 996-2859 New England Division Becky Wendler President (508) 358-7355 Mike Quitko Regional vice president (203) 582-5322 Northern California Division Rosie Bareis President (510) 521-5416 Mauricio Achondo Regional vice president (209) 334-5062

Pacific Northwest Division

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Barry Sterett President (541) 342-4414 Nancy Cox Regional vice president (503) 581-7062

San Diego Division Doug Bradley President (858) 759-5512 Melissa Porzak Regional vice president (858) 487-6498 Southern Division Tom McGraw President (502) 895-4646 Tommy Wide Regional vice president (205) 242-6961 Southwest Division Ruth Ann Gardner President (602) 589-2813 Gerald Winder Regional vice president (800) 288-4746 Texas Division Mike Doty President (254) 855-8815 Tommy Connell Regional vice president (281) 497-2229

Northwest Division Chris Combs President (651) 426-1308 Michael Stenquist Regional vice president (612)729-6318 www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

CEO's message Through certification and education, USPTA can affect the job market!

Members hire most tennis-teaching professionals

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the job market. We must be able to communicate to employers that SPTA designs, introduces and implements various procertification levels and career development participation are valugrams that we hope will benefit our members. From certiable and must be rewarded through higher compensation. To this fication to the online pro shop and from logo merchanpoint, we have attempted to influence managers and owners to comdise to our education program, we introduce benefits that we believe pensate tennis professionals according to their certification ratings. will enhance a teaching professional's life and career.

It's true that your certification level may only determine whether Certification is the cornerstone of our benefits package, while or not you get an interview. It doesn't determine whether or not you our continuing education opportunities run a close second. It's our get the job. Those hiring tennis professionals, like those hiring in belief that certified professionals are the lifeblood of the tennis inany industry, will decide who gets a job by the strengths and weakdustry, and continuing education helps them maintain this status. nesses of me candidates. If a Professional 2 candidate After all, if pupils cannot learn and enjoy themselves outshines higher-rated candidates in the interview in their first tennis lesson, they are likely to give up process, then he will most likely get the job in spite of on tennis and turn to another activity. his certification level.

I recently received a letter from a successful memAhhough you may be surprised to know it, it's a fact ber that made me rethink the various programs we that the majority of USPTA professionals are hired by offer members, and reconsider their effectiveness other USPTA professionals! When our own members in the lives of our pros working in the tennis marketcompensate dieir staffs according to certification level, place. He questioned the payoff for certification and we will be influencing die job market and impacting education by asking, "What is the carrot at the end die livelihood of our members. So, you actually have a of the proverbial stick." lot to say about influencing salaries based on certificaWe often ask ourselves the same kind of questions: tion levels and continuing education credits.

How does receiving a Pro 1, Pro 2 or Pro 3 rating Tim Heckler This means we must first educate our members translate into business success? Can a particular certo leverage higher certification into higher levels of compensation tification level and participation in continuing education really help during die hiring process. This can be achieved when developing a a teaching pro earn more money? contractual agreement widi a facility by including a clause diat would My answer is a resounding yes, but only if all USPTA members require added compensabuy into the system. In fact, tion for the highest certiit is only by forming a col... it's a fact that the majority of USPTA professionals fied level. Chances are aflective voice that teaching are hired by other USPTA professionals! ter you leave the facility, a professionals can fully sucsimilar version of the conceed in this changed industract will be used for the next candidate and so diat clause will be try, where even our allies are constandy in competition with us. Teachcarried over. ing professionals are vital to every aspect of tennis, yet they are conUntil we can count on our peers to hire based on these credenstantly fighting for respect and job security while their so-called tials (and encourage our members below die Pro 1 level to upgrade "friends" find ways to give away their services for free (or for $5 a and support the system), you should continue to separate yourselves lesson) and give little or no publicity, job security or respect to them from otiier tennis teachers by taking advantage of and participating in return. in career development opportunities. In die long run, diese achieveFor quite some time, one of USPTA's goals has been to improve ments will not go unnoticed. how teaching professionals are viewed by the industry, peers and I am grateful to Marvin Dent, who raised these questions, and consumers. Our Career Development program, which includes cerhope that this summary of our reply to him satisfies him and you. tification and education, and our public relations campaigns are the main vehicles we use to meet our goal of enhancing this image.

We welcome your comments regarding your trade association.

Without input from the membership, USPTA cannot keep imSo, how can we make sure those members who participate in proving and implementing programs that will truly benefit its career development are rewarded for dieir efforts in die most important area - dieir wallets? To reach mat end, we must be able to affect constituents. *&° www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

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Vice president's message The USPTA family of influence

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President First Vice President

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ied by our students and clientele. Our behavior, acwas in college during the mid-70s and one tions, information and ideas are commonly noted day at tennis practice my coach asked, "We are and we do influence those around us. having a USPTA certification test here this weekend ... is anyone interested in getting certified?" I reI once taught an entire family (parents and three member thinking to myself, "Why in the world would children) a group lesson on a regular basis. During a lesson, one of them mentioned that I ever want to be certified?" Little did I know at that time, I would look back they were discussing the lesson and the strategy ideas that I had covered and note that I have witnessed the growth and been a part of the USPTA with them over dinner one night, and for the last 20 years. Our professionals stated that this was often the discussion during family meals. It struck me cover such a wide variety of services funny that here was a family so interwithin the tennis industry. Some of us are resort professionals or country club ested in tennis that the tennis lesson was their topic of discussion nearly professionals, some of us are professionevery night. My instructional ideas als at commercial clubs or municipaliwere the center of their conversations. ties, some of us are coaches at the high school, college or tour level, while othOnce again, the influence a tennis professional has is often trivialized. ers are club managers, consultants, edTom Daglis ucation faculty members, or work in the So what is my point? The manufacturing industry and/or the tennis services side.

USPTA family is a large and encompassing family.

And a number of pros are currently competing at a We are a major force in the tennis industry and we professional playing level. not only provide a service for tennis instruction, We are full-time professionals and we are part-time social entertainment and exercise, we create a fun environment for our constituency, but we are a proprofessionals. Some of us teach at outdoor facilities others teach at indoor facilities. We range from Master ficient influence!

Professionals to Developmental Coaches. Some of us Our mission statement reads as follows: specialize in adult teaching and others in junior devel"The purposes of the USPTA shall be to raise opment. We are pro shop specialists, clay court mainthe standards of teaching tennis as a profession; tenance specialists and programming specialists. Many to increase interest and awareness in the sport of us are tournament directors and club owners. You of tennis; and to do all acts in accordance with can find USPTA professionals working for tennis mansuch purposes or to effect any other purposes agement companies. We wear so many hats and touch that may be determined from time to time by so many other people in our sport that we sometimes the Association." forget how much influence we have.

Do we adhere to our mission statement? I sugWhen I was a country club professional in Georgia, gest that we do and more. We are the major delivI had a scheduled lesson with one woman tennis enery system to the industry. Can we improve that thusiast three times per week. On the first day of a system? Of course, but only if all of our members particular week, I wore a pair of new tennis shoes. remain unified in our Association. I remember a During the second lesson of that particular week I had USPTA Executive Committee meeting many years left my tennis shoes at home, so I put on a new pair of ago, when Cliff Drysdale was a national board shoes, same brand but different model. That member member. When he resigned his position, he adcommented to me, "Do you wear a different pair of dressed the Executive Committee and thanked evnew tennis shoes every day?" It took me aback for a eryone for their time and energy, and at that time, moment when I realized that she noticed such a small he made a remark that I will never forget, "USPTA detail. It made me understand that as tennis profesprofessionals ... you don't know how powerful a sionals, we are constantly being scrutinized and stud-

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

Rich Fanning

Executive Assistant Marty Bostrom Director of Communications

Shawna Riley

Creative Services Director

Julie Myers

Director of Public Relations Publications Coordinator

Diane Richbourg Kimberly Forrester

Communications/ Divisional Liaison

Jill Kite

Communications Director of Marketing Sports Marketing Coordinator Multimedia

Scott Bucic Andres Ballesteros

Director of Fred Viancos Professional Development Educational Administrator

Donna Simeon

Corporate Janice Stollenwerck Services Administrator Receptionist

Pamela Lowstetter

Director of Information Technology

Dan Wilson

Computer Services/Kathy Buchanan Club Relations Computer Services/ Data Entry

Sylvia Ortiz

Divisional Executive Administrator

Yvonne Hung

Vicky Tristan Membership and itor Certification Coordinator Membership Assistant

Danielle Mead

Membership Assistant

Gloria Myddleton

Payroll/Benefits

Renee Heckler

Ellen Weatherford Insurance/ Merchandise Services Merchandise Services Charlene Davis

LEGAL COUNSEL Attorney-at-law

Paul Waldman

For informotion, 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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Heating up - plan for play in extreme uestion: There seem to be numerous theories about playing in the uld you please clarify what we know today about practicing or competing in hot weather?

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nswer: The USTA Sport Science Committee, in collaboration with several of its members, has been working diligently in this area. In recent years, our knowledge in the arena of heat illness and its prevention has improved dramatically. I will try to summarize what is known, but if you want more detailed information I suggest you contact the USTA Sport Science Department for the latest materials they have developed.

Preparation is the key to performing at a high level in extreme heat. Obviously, the better your fitness level and the better your nutritional status, the better off you will be. But since that is a long-term effect and many of your players may be asking you for information about how to compete in the heat during the week before the event, fitness improvement will not be possible at the last minute. So, what can you do

during the week prior to an event and even during an event where the temperatures may be extreme?

Acclimatization to the heat is most helpful. Practicing under conditions where the heat and humidity will be similar to the environment in which you will be competing is important.

Even though true acclimatization takes up to two weeks, even two to three days of practicing in the right conditions will be worthwhile. Also, consider tapering the volume of your training a few days prior to the event.

Your body will be able to recapture its stored energy and enable you to enter the tournament in a more rested state instead of a fatigued state.

On the day of the event, preparation is still important.

Hydrate yourself throughout the day prior to the event. When well hydrated, your urine should be clear. Avoid excess caffeinated drinks because they act as diuretics and actually cause your body to lose more water. About one hour before you go on court, drink about 12 ounces of water. And, remember to wear, white clothing and a white cap, which will reflect solar radiation.

Once the match begins,

drink at least 4 ounces of water on every changeover. The Sport Science Committee says this is about four to eight swallows, and a sport drink or a sport drink/water combination can be equally effective in providing fluid and energy during the match.

After the match it is critical that you keep drinking fluid.

This is where a sport drink might be particularly effective. In addition, you may want to add some extra salt to your next meal following the match.

Other factors the USTA Sport Science Committee has recognized as important to your successful competitive experience in the heat include: â&#x20AC;˘

Eat more carbohydrates (grains, fruit and vegetables) because the heat will cause your body to use carbohydrates faster.

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Get plenty of sleep because insufficient sleep has been shown to increase your susceptibility to heat illness.

Jack Groppel, Ph.D., USPTA Master Professional, is the executive vice president ofLGE Performance Systems. He is an instruction editor for Tennis magazine, and is the author of" High-Tech Tennis" and 'The Corporate Athlete. " Information can be found at www.mentallytough.com.

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Understand any medications you might be on and how they might affect sweat loss under heat stress.

Use sunscreen (SPF 15-30) on all exposed areas of your skin when you practice and play.

Everyone involved with practicing or competing in the heat should understand'the early signs of heat illness. One or more symptoms may be enough to dis-

continue play and seek medical attention. Some of the signs of heat illness include, but are not limited to: headache, weakness, dizziness, irritability, apathy, nausea, confusion, and muscle twinges or cramps. Knowing these signs and addressing the above factors will assist you in identifying when the heat is affecting the player and keep everyone playing safely in hot weather.

I have only made a synopsis of what is known about playing

Preparation is the bey to performing at a high level in extreme heat. in the heat. I encourage you to learn as much as you can about this phenomenon since it can affect any of us when we play or practice. Bear in mind that everything I have discussed is general. Physical characteristics such as sweating rates and electrolyte loss can be unique to each play-

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group you really are!" I interpreted that statement to mean that as a group we are the fingers that spread out across the country, delivering tennis to the private and public sectors, and that we have a compelling influence in the tennis industry.

Whether we are a Developmental Coach or a Master Professional, we all are in this Association together and each of us is a link in the chain. We are the same, but different. The USPTA professionals in the New England Division have different needs and requirements than the professionals in the California Division.

Florida Division professionals operate differently from those professionals residing in the Pacific Northwest. What is the common denominator? We all possess the skills to teach tennis! The USPTA has influenced our lives in so many ways and we in turn have influenced others. I for one, am very glad I became a member of this great family of influence 20 years ago. *&°

Whether your tennis and golf members are interested in a winter residence or a permanent home, call the realtors who can give you a "perfect fit."

Dave, "Koz," is a USPTA Master Professional, specializing in homes in Southwest Florida's tennis and golf master-planned communities. Dave and his associate Jack Sweeney, a golf enthusiast, have the expertise to relocate families with active lifestyles.

Dave Kozlowski Arvida Realty Services 100 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 366-8070

ARVIDA Realty Services In appreciation of your support, we will donate 5 percent of our commissions to the USPTA for helping "our game to grow."

USPTA seeks nominations for national board The national Nominating Committee is accepting applications from members who are interested in and available to serve on the national USPTA Board of Directors for 2003-2005. Applicants must submit a resume and a 250- to 500-word essay outlining their opinions on the goals and directions of USPTA. These materials should be postmarked no later than July 10, and sent to the following address:

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Doing double duty Member benefits help market the trade and USPTA

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nhancing the image of the tennis-teaching professional is one of USPTA's top four goals. Technology is making it easier for USPTA to reach the people it wants to influence with services that double as marketing tools for members.

Find-a-Pro and the personal Web site program are examples of technology-based member benefits that are also advantageous to others, including players and employers. USPTA has more technology-based benefits in the works, but still employs traditional public relations strategies to promote the organization and its members.

When it comes to advancing the positive impression of the tennisteaching profession, what individual members do is as important as what the trade association does, if not more so. Following are a few examples of what USPTA is doing to advance a positive image of tennis professionals and some ideas about what you can do to promote yourself and your Association.

Employment Find-a-Pro is one of the Association's most-used online resources, easily surpassing the success of USPTA's printed Employment Listings that were mailed twice a month. Even if you're not looking for a job, the Find-a-Pro system is worth a look because of its value to members and employers.

Generally, more than 100 jobs nationwide are posted on the site at any time. Certified USPTA members have access to the job listings. More than 1,000 employers have used the system and are preapproved to post new job openings at any time. Feedback about Finda-Pro from those employers has been overwhelmingly positive. The service is free to members and employers.

Tennis-teaching professionals hire more tennis-teaching professionals than anyone else. Members who recognize the value of USPTA certification can promote certification by requiring that applicants be USPTA certified or achieve certification soon after being hired. Some USPTA members consider applicants' USPTA ratings (Developmental Coach, Professional 1, 2 or 3, or Master Professional) as a factor in determining compensation.

Find-a-Pro is located at uspta.com. A printed version still is available. Direct questions to Kathy Buchanan at (800) 877-8248 or write kathy@uspta.org.

Also, members seeking new jobs can impress potential employers with a personal Web site provided by USPTA. With information you provide, USPTA writes your biography and posts pictures of your facility. The site also includes tennis tips and links to handy Web sites, all set up by USPTA and made to look as though you did the work.

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Education USPTA has the finest career development program in the industry. It includes a specialist degree curriculum that allows members to earn a degree in areas of specialization such as Facility Management, Computer Technology, Little Tennis® and Competitive Player Development. The program is delivered through USPTA outlets including the World Conference on Tennis, with 80 education sessions; divisional conventions and workshops; and the distance learning center, with nearly 100 audio seminars at uspta.com.

The career development program is regularly highlighted in public relations by USPTA, and creates many opportunities for individual members to promote themselves. Members who voluntarily meet participation goals may have letters sent to their employers detailing their accomplishments. Members who attend the World Conference on Tennis receive a news release to send to local media and facility newsletters, and the top-10 education credit earners each year receive national recognition. Certainly, a specialist degree would be a highlight on any resume.

For more information about any education programs, please call the number above or write to education@uspta.org.

Programs USPTA creates grassroots programs designed by professionals to help professionals be successful in the business of tennis. Whatever program you decide to implement, be aware of the built-in opportunities to promote yourself, your facility and the Association.

Tennis Across America™, Little Tennis® and the newer Junior Circuit are promoted by USPTA through national advertising, news releases and trade shows. These promotions illustrate to the industry the work USPTA members do everyday to recruit players and keep them active. They also reach members of the public who are looking for programs for themselves and their families. By keeping a database of individual programs, the World Headquarters staff is able to refer people to USPTA members.

When you offer local programs that are part of a national effort, local media may be more likely to take notice. The people who you want to have a good impression of you and your facility will notice even small items in newspapers or magazines. In many cases, USPTA offers sample news releases that include national information to make publicizing your event easier.

Technology continues to change how we do our jobs, but when it comes to promotion, some old-fashioned tactics still work. Using some of the programs outlined here, other USPTA programs and those of your own design will help you earn recognition for yourself and your facility. At the same time, you can have an impact on the perception of the whole profession. ^"

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; of the most rewarding tennis CA^H^^O Ui«.,. « « ofessional and his tennis community can become involved is hosting a professional tennis tournament. World-ranked trom many different countries converge on the local scene for 10 days of qualifying and main draw action. Many players go on to play in all the Grand Slam events where local tennis enthusiasts can watch their progress. In addition to the great tennis, public facilities can be renovated, community tennis associations can be given a more meaningful existence and the local teaching professional who directs 3 n gain a higher profile in the community.

Getting started _, the ATP sanctions the masters and international series tournaments, as well as challenger tournaments, while the ITF sanctions futures tournaments and provides assistance with challenger events. Since the ATP schedule is full, to host a tour level tournament you would have to purchase an existing event or have one move to your community. Hosting a challenger* or futures eve is more economical and feasible. My comm nity hosts a $15,000 men's futures tournament. The first step requires filling out an application provided by the USTA circuit office in New York. Futures tournaments start at the $10,000 prize-money level and go up to $15,000. Once you meet the requirements

begins. Competent volunteer committee heads must be recruited to handle the various areas such as sponsorship, housing, tournament volunteers, publicity, community involvement events (such as kids' day, a pro-am, etc.), transportation and ball people. The ATP and US' FA will guide you on what things are required for each tournament level.

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men's $ 15,000-futures level for example, one would need to raise approximately $ 18,000 in sponsor fees. Additional funds are provided by the USTA and can be raised through qualifier and pro-am entry fees, and the stringing concession. Different levels of sponsorships offering pro-am spots, player party invitations, reserved parking spaces, advertising and souvenirs must be created (see sidebar on sponsorship packages on next page).

Also, admission tickets can even be sold depending on the level of the circuit tournament and location to help with expenses.

Finding an experienced fund-raising committee chairman helps the event start off on the right foot.

Acquiring and providing housing for umpires (mandatory) and players (optional) is also recommended for a quality futures tournament. Housing all umpires (15-20) is the first priority; otherwise, providing hotel rooms can get very expensive. Once diat is accomplished, offer housing to the 32 to 40 main draw players. Housing qualifying players (up to 128) is up to each individual tournament, although this is a very tall order. Take care of die umpires and main draw players first. If you have any extra housing, then take care of the qualifiers. Make sure you have a standard policy for the players and the host families as far as how long players can stay, what meals they can expect, telephone policy, etc. Put one of your most responsible volunteers in diis position because it is one of the most demanding, as well as appreciated jobs of the tournament.

A tournament volunteer committee chairman provides die nuts and bolts of the tournament once it begins. Three daily volunteers for every four hours of operation works best for these tournaments. Replacing water, emptying trash, running errands, preparing lunch and dealing with the unexpected (weather) are some of die key needs of the event. Local service groups like the Kiwanis Club, Golden K and the Girl Scouts of America, etc., are great organizations to call for help. Once the volunteers are signed up, the volunteer chairman should make a reminder call the night before to double check they are going to show up. If not, replacements must be found. This volunteer framework is crucial to running afirst-classtournament. www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Publicizing the tournament not only requires your committee chairman to have television, radio and newspaper contacts, but the ability to produce fliers, billboards and directional signs for the event. Depending on the size of the community, the media exposure will be determined by the competition from other sporting events held in the area, as well as the time of year the event is held. In a large city that has professional sports teams such as Chicago or Los Angeles, a circuit tennis tournament may not receive as much media coverage as it might in a smaller community with a population of 50,000 to 100,000. In addition, if the event is held during busier times for the local sports media, during high school and college sports seasons, one can expect coverage and attendance to diminish. If possible, pick the date carefully for maximum exposure.

Community events vjuiniiiuiiii.j' involvement events can help stimulate local play, bring in revenue and increase spectator attendance at the tournament. A pro-am can serve as a fundraiser and be a great way for the local tennis community to meet the professional players. Having a free kids' day creates great interaction between the professionals and the local junior players. Contact tennis companies that may have an interest in conducting demo days during these events for enhanced spectator experiences. Orchestrate your local junior tennis leagues so they can play their league championship matches during the pro tournament. Combined with the housing and the required ball boys and girls, these events can help draw all the locals out to watch the matches.

Many of the players at this level of professional tennis run tight budgets. Providing transportation around your city once they arrive is vital. Selecting a tournament hotel that is close to the tournament site will make this job easier. In addition, players need rides to and from the airport, bus station, train station and even to their housing.

Have the volunteer transportation committee chairman contact a local car dealer about donating a van during the tournament in exchange for a sponsorship.

Another volunteer committee head must organize ball boys and girls for the tournament's semifinals and finals. Start recruiting candidates two months in advance for this. Obviously local junior tennis players are the best source although any coordinated youth group will work. It is best to have around 15 to 20 people for this to cover rest periods, no shows, etc. The ideal age is 14 and up, although tryouts generally attract 10-year-olds and older. Try to have at least two practice sessions and possibly a real experience situation in an earlier tournament.

If ball people are not properly trained, the most important matches of the tournament could appear to be disorganized.

To make the players feel welcome, the event should go the extra step to create good will between the participants and the tournament. If the players know the tournament committee is giving its all, they will be less inclined to complain. This also helps the event become a desirable stop on the circuit each year for the aspiring professionals.

For main draw players, provide perks such as breakfast and lunch, bottled water, sports drinks, golf passes and a tournament souvenir such as a towel or bag with the tournament logo. These extras show the players that they are special to the host city. If the tournament is held outside, erect tents for the players to get under to stay out of the sun and rain. Not only do these provide shelter, but they give the tournament a festive atmosphere. Parties, meal service and a social gathering place for the players are all uses for this added feature.

Have plenty of roll-dris and "billy goats" (high-powered blowers) available. In case of bad weather, the tournament staff should be prepared to move quickly. No one can predict the weather, but being prepared and able to dry courts quickly will make an undesirable circumstance more tolerable and keep everyone from getting testy.

Please remember that many of these players play in less than ideal conditions frequendy during the year. Sometimes the effort it takes just to get from one tournament to another is a bigger hurdle than playing the tournament itself. Providing the above extras will set the event apart from most other tournaments and make the players feel welâ&#x201E;˘ma continued next page ADDvantage/July 2002

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from previous page Long-term benefits nis participation and a greater respect locally for the tennis professional who runs the show make it all worthwhile. ^°

After a few years of running a professional circuit tournament, the local community tennis association may be in the position to give back to the public by subsidizing beginner tennis programs for junior and adult players from funds that are raised exclusively through the efforts of the tournament committee. This gives your sponsors yearround exposure and benefits the grassroots efforts, which in turn aids the tennis professional and his club.

The host facility for the tournament may need to be upgraded as soon as the local public park or club receives word that it will become a tournament site. Courts may be resurfaced, landscaping work done and major renovation such as a new clubhouse, locker rooms, etc., may even become a possibility. Local players will be happier as they enjoy their upgraded facility year-round.

Bringing a professional tournament to an area can be one of the most rewarding projects tennis professionals can do for the local tennis community. It not only can help showcase the sport of tennis in the area, but can provide the many benefits mentioned above. In addition, an increase in local ten-

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For further information, please contact the ATP at (904) 285-8000 or USTA Professional Circuit office at (914) 696-7277.

Chuck Kuhle, USPTA Master Professional, has been a teaching professional for more than 20 years.

He is the director of tennis at the Decatur Athletic Club in Decatur, III., and the president of the Decatur Community Tennis Foundation.

Kuhle has twice been named the Middle Illinois Teaching Professional of the Year.

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Registration

Saturday, Sept. 21

Conference registration hours

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration

9 a.m. -6 p.m.

International Championships begin

Friday, Sept. 20

1 - 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 22

Sunday, Sept. 22

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration

Monday, Sept. 23

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

9 a.m. -6 p.m.

International Championships

Tuesday, Sept. 24

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

4-5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Reaction steps - The first move to the ball observation, training and research, Jim McLennan

Thursday, Sept. 26

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 28

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Parties Wilson welcoming party Wednesday, Sept. 25

7 - 9 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 23 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Registration

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Developmental Coaches workshop

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

International Championships

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Doubles: Let's go Dutch, Hans Romer 1:30 -2:45 p.m.

General session: Incorporating

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practices" into your career strategy, Mark McMahon

Pro Penn party Thursday, Sept. 26

3 - 4 p.m.

Parallel mode: Tennis in the zone, Scott Ford

4:15 -5:15 p.m.

Training advanced juniors, Russell Heier

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Tournament player party

7 - 9 p.m.

International Tennis Buying Show reception Friday, Sept. 27

6 - 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

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8 a.m. - noon

8 a.m. -5 p.m.

Specialty course 1: Motor learning/ sport psychology, Mike Kernodle, Ph.D., Paul Lubbers, Ph. D.

8-9:30 a.m.

Seminar contest

8-11 a.m.

Executive Committee meeting

Registration

8 a.m. - noon

Specialty course 4: Sports nutrition/ sport physiology, Page Love, Michael Bergeron, Ph.D.

Executive Committee meeting 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

CTC (upgrades only, on court)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration

9 a.m. -6 p.m.

International Championships

9-10:30 a.m.

TennisCize - spouses' tennis aerobics, Dino and Donnia Bondallian

9:15-10:15 a.m.

Guide for growth and developmen t (individual, group, team), Mark Faber, Bryan Nibert

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Upgrades (on court, English/Spanish) International Championship finals

Entertainment in your club, Henri Elkins 9:15

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10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Stress management for the over-40 pro, Gary Sailes, Ph.D.

The O'Meara process: the power of new perceptions, David O'Meara Practica con factor de tiempo, Joe Dinoffer

On court with preschoolers, Marceil Whitney 11:45 a.m.

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Choosing the right equipment for you and your players, David Bone

1 - 5 p.m.

Specialty course 2: Digital camera for tennis, Andy Ventress Specialty course 3: Effective team building, Barbara Fackel

10:30

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Leveraging the Internet to expand customer service, Louanne Melone-Fischer The Czech tennis school, Dr. Martin Baroch Charlytennis (Spanish), Luis Mediero

11a.m.

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Seminar contest

1:30-2:45 p.m.

General session: Seminar, Luis Mediero

11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.

USTA/USPTA Executive Committee luncheon

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Strength and conditioning for tennis, Ken Olivier

11:45 a.m.

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p.m.

Seminar, Page Love 4:15-5:15 p.m.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

How to set up a tennis budget, Fernando Velasco Tips on becoming a USPTA Master Professional, R.J. Tessier

Achieving fluid stroke production through Tai Chi, Desmond Oon, Ph.D.

Seminar (Spanish), Daniel Burgess

Teaching out of the box, Townsend Gilbert

1 - 2 p.m.

USPTA Aduit League Committee meeting

Xbox and the making of a tennis video game, Warren Pretorius

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

General session: Tennis in a can, Nick Bollettieri

Dominate in doubles: control the center, Mark Fairchilds

1:30 -5:30 p.m.

Specialty course 5: Making your pro shop a profitable venture, Drew Sunderlin Specialty course 6: Software specific computer training, Alan Cutler

Wednesday, Sept. 25 7 - 8 a.i

TennisCize - early bird tennis aerobics, Dino and Donnia Bondallian

8-9 a.i

The four "Ps" for personal perfection, Mike Carter

2 - 3 p.m.

Division convention coordinators meeting Multicultural Committee/multicultural division liaison meeting Lessons for Life Committee meeting

Seminar, Paul D'Amico 2 - 5 p.m.

Seminar (Spanish, on court), Daniel Burgess

National Education Committee/division education liaison meeting

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Drills, drills and more drills, Jorge Capestany, David Brouwer Make more $$$... and grow the game, Kurt Kamperman Public Relations Committee meeting Tennis Across America coordinators meeting

CTC/testing schedule Wednesday, Sept. 25

Thursday, Sept. 26

Friday, Sept. 27

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Upgrades (on court, English/Spanish)

Division women's liaison/USPTA women's open meeting 3 - 5 p.m.

Wilson advisory staff meeting

4:15-5:15 p.i

Emotional management training for every student, Bryce Young, Ph.D.

8 a.m. - noon CTC (on court) 2 - 5 p.m.

CTC

Seminar, Anni Miller, Kelly Marshall, Rosie Bareis 5:30-6:30 p.m.

(written, grips, stroke analysis, English/Spanish)

Performance study design - original sports foundation powder, Mike Van Zutphen Vision training for tennis, Feisal Hassan

Saturday, Sept. 28

Sunday, Sept. 29

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Exam (written, grips, stroke analysis, English/Spanish) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Certification Exam (on court)

5:30-7 p.m.

Head/Penn advisory staff meeting

6-7 p.m.

International Team Championships captain's meeting

7 - 9 p.m.

Wilson welcoming party

Thursday, Sept. 26 Members interested in taking the Certification Training Course or upgrading their classification must register by Aug. 15 by calling the LJSPTA Membership Department. The exam and CTC will be offered in portions over a five-day period. Anyone interested in becoming certified must meet the requirements for membership before registering for the exam. Prospective members should have all requirements met by Aug. 15.

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7 - 8 a.m.

TennisCize - early bird tennis aerobics, Dino and Donnia Bondallian

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration

8-9 a.m.

Children's tennis, Townsend Gilbert, Marceil Whitney

8-9:15 a.m.

General session: Evolution of a champion, Bill Tym

8 a.m. - noon

CTC on court (English/Spanish)

9-10:30 a.m.

TennisCize - spouses' tennis aerobics, Dino and Donnia Bondallian

9:30-10:45 a.m. General session: The backhand in the modern game, Lynne Rolley

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11 a.m.

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General session: Seminar, Peter Burwash

12:15-1:15 p.m.

Twelve keys to coaching, Joe Dinoffer

Spouses' luncheon 12:15-1:15 p.m. A program that's already a hit - USPTA Junior Circuit, Randy Mattingley 1-5 p.m.

Manufacturers' on-court demos

Progresiones para adultos (Spanish), Fernando Velasco

1-6 p.m.

International Team Championships

1 :30 - 2:45 p.m.

General session: Mysteries of the heavy ball - comparing the serves of Sampras and Rusedski, John Yandell

1:30 -5:30 p.m.

Specialty course 10: Managing the job search, Gil Allison

International Team Championships

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

General session: The five limiting factors of tennis performance, Jack Groppel, Ph.D. Specialty course 7: Marketing and promotion success, Joe Dinoffer Specialty course 8: Recognizing and coping with stress in the tennis profession, Robert F. Heller, Ed.D. Specialty course 9: Sports medicine/ biomechanics, Todd Ellenbecker, Paul Roetert, Ph.D.

3 - 4 p.m.

En trenamien to de jugadores juniors (Spanish), Francisco Vicent

Seminar, Townsend Gilbert

1 - 6 p.m.

1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

How to promote yourself as a USPTA professional - part II, Gerald Winder

Specialty course 1 1 : Tennis club programming, Larry Karageanes 2 - 3 p.m.

Division treasurers' meeting

2 - 5 p.m.

CTC (written, grips, stroke analysis, English/ Spanish)

3 - 4 p.m.

My tennis courts are 20 years old, is it time for renovation? Court evaluation and laser lifts, Pat Hanssen

' Customer service begins at home, Jill Fonte

Tactics for developmental stages 3 and 4, Nick Saviano

Ball machine drills, drills, drills, Stan Oley Seminar (Spanish), Luis Mediero 4:15-5:15 p.m.

4:15-5:15 p.m.

Evaluating and enhancing your relationships, Bob Greene

Women, high performance, and long-term health: What every woman and her coach need to know, Cheryl McLaughlin

Make any racquet play better-guaranteed!, Drew Sunderlin

Building and repairing the volley, Dave Kozlowski

Diferencias de entremiento en pistas rapidas y lentas (Spanish), Francisco Vicent 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

International Tennis Buying Show reception

6-10 p.m.

International Tennis Buying Show

ABCs of tennis court resurfacing, Kevin Hamilton Seminar, Guy Parks

7 - 9 p.m.

6 - 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 28 7 - 8 a.m.

TennisCize - early bird tennis aerobics, Dino and Donnia Bondallian

8-9 a.m.

Children's tennis, Townsend Gilbert, Marceil Whitney

Pro Penn party

Friday, Sept. 27 8-10 a.m.

Awards breakfast

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Registration

10:30 - noon

General session: Building physical, emotional, mental and spiritual muscle, Jim Loehr, Ed.D.

Improving your net gain: the Internet way, Jeff Hawes, Pat Whitworth Breaking the chains, Jim Krimbill, Luke O'Laughlin 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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9-11 a.m.

Executive directors/administrators and division newsletter coordinators meeting

Meetings

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Manufacturers' on-court demos

Tuesday, Sept. 24

Exam (written, grips, stroke analysis, English/Spanish)

8 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5 p.m.

Executive Committee meeting

9 a.m. -2 p.m.

International Tennis Buying Show

Wednesday, Sept. 25

11 a.m. - noon

The many hats of a tennis professional and how to make them all fit, Mitch Adler

8-11 a.m.

Executive Committee meeting

Are you a tennis match detective?, Tom Dag I is 12:15 -1:15 p.m. How to be a better head professional or tennis director, Paul MacDonald, Klaus Hilgers 21st century marketing - trends saavy marketing or how not to go broke before 2005, KAZ 1 - 3 p.m.

Public clinic, Ron Holmberg

1 -6p.m.

International Team Championships

1:30 -2:45 p.m.

General session: Being a masterful coach, Sean Brawley

1:30 -5:30 p.m.

Specialty course 12: Net profit: a business program for tennis professionals, Dave Sivertson

1 - 2 p.m.

USPTA Adult League Committee meeting

2 - 3 p.m.

Division convention coordinators meeting Multicultural Committee/multicultural division liaison meeting Lessons for Life Committee meeting 2 - 5 p.m.

National Education Committee/division education liaison meeting 3-4 p.m.

Public Relations Committee meeting

Tennis Across America coordinators meeting Division women's liaison/USPTA women's open meeting

Specialty course 13: Group lessons for juniors and adults: planning, marketing and execution, Bob Reed

6-7 p.m.

International Team Championships captains' meeting

Friday, Sept. 27 Sunday, Sept. 29 8 a.m. - 5 p.r

IJSPTA Certification E> n (on co rt)

2-3 p.m.

Division treasurers' meeting

Saturday, Sept. 28 i-11 a.m.

EA/ED and division newsletter coordinators meeting

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ProSoft is the official contact lens of the USPTA for that very reason. This reusable soft contact lens has a teal-colored filter to mute all colors of the spectrum except for optic yellow. As a result, an optic yellow tennis ball stands out distinctly against its background, making it easier to locate, follow and hit.

Tennis coaches and eye care professionals who fit the lenses are hearing the same thing from the players who have tried— and liked—these lenses. Scott Ford, USPTA, with the Colorado Athletic Club

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W ell, it's World Conference time again. Time to brush up on the latest developments in tennis teaching, renew old acquaintances, and take in a bit of relaxation at the same time.

Ever wonder, though, whether you're getting the most out of the World Conference?

If so, use these handy suggestions to help you take advantage of the tremendous opportunities the event can offer you.

Make appointments with colleagues you want to see. If you want to talk shop with colleagues you haven't seen in a while, call them beforehand and arrange to meet for lunch or coffee sometime during the event.

Conduct a personal "needs analysis." Think about the problems and challenges you've faced over the last year - and keep these in mind as you select workshops and seminars during the convention.

Bring show-and-tell items. If you've had any unusual accomplishments or successes over the past year, bring show-and-tell items along: samples of manuals, ads, posters and other materials you can share with your colleagues.

Use your conference notebook as a planner. USPTA will provide you with a notebook at registration that will contain a schedule, seminar outlines, speaker bios, note paper and more.

Carry your notebook with you throughout the conference.

Share your conference plans with your family. Let your family know why the World Conference is important - and what you'll be doing each day of the event. Family separation can be hard, so make plans to call home at least once a day. And if you've got any unresolved needs at home - like a teacher's conference or an overdue repair job - handle them before you leave.

Read about presenters before you attend their workshops. Read about workshop and seminar leaders in ADDvantage magazine, the Conference Planner and online. Learn about their backgrounds and interests, and you'll better prepare yourself for their presentations.

Learn about your destination. You'll probably have an opportunity for some travel and sightseeing when you reach Las Vegas. So put your hands on a few travel brochures before you leave, and develop a simple itinerary of the things you'd like to see and do in your free time.

Review all transportation arrangements well in advance. Make your travel plans carefully. Shop for the best price by using discounts provided by American Airlines, America West and Avis. Visit USPTA's conference Web site at uspta.com/html/index.htm for detailed information. Be sure to check your airline tickets, boarding passes and flight itineraries when you receive them. Since airlines make frequent changes, we recommend you confirm your flights 24 hours before departure.

Sit in a strategic location during workshops. Sit where you can gain a clear, unobstructed view of the speaker â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and where you can offer the speaker nonverbal feedback during her presentation. For most people, this means sitting near the front of the room.

Ask questions. A good seminar will always leave you brimming with new information and ideas. But remember: a seminar also gives you the opportunity to ask questions of experts and colleagues, and add even more value to the gathering.

Bring a jacket to workshops and meetings. Most conference presentations are held in climate-controlled rooms that are occasionally too warm or too chilly. With a jacket or sweater, you can dress to match your personal comfort level.

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Don t take too many notes. That's right: watch out for excess note taking. Your natural inclination during a seminar might be to take notes on just about everything you hear. But notebooks overly packed with data and information will only end up in your file cabinet or closet. Take notes on key points only. These brief, power-packed notes will be useful to you when you're back at your desk.

Keep an idea log. Your idea log should be separate from your general seminar notes, but in your conference portfolio. In this log, enter useful action strategies, or items to research or follow up on. Carry the log with you, and enter useful ideas as they're triggered by someone's comments. Later, you can use the log as an action resource.

Meet as many speakers and presenters as possible. Perhaps you can converse with a speaker for a few minutes after her talk, or arrange to meet her for lunch. Keep your personal needs analysis in mind as you discuss issues with the speaker. Listen for one or two great ideas or suggestions during these conversations.

Always wear your name badge. The more you're noticed, the more opportunities you'll have for interaction with your peers. Name badges can be picked up at the registration desk once you arrive.

Visit exhibitors twice. During your first visit, take casual notice of the products and services offered by exhibitors at the International Tennis Buying Show. Pick up literature. Ask a few questions. Later, study the material you pick up, make a list of more detailed questions, and plan for a return visit the next day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when you'll be prepared to study specific products in greater depth.

Stand in a strategic spot during breaks and receptions. Strategic spots might include a location 15 or 20 feet from elevator doors, near the entrances to meetings, or near the restroom corridor - wherever a large number of people are likely to pass or congregate.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to meet and talk with a large number of people.

Carry an ample supply of business cards. You never know when you'll have the opportunity to discuss a business deal, acquire information from an acquaintance, or set up postconference business. From your handy supply, you can hand out cards to anyone who might need or want your address and telephone number. And don't forget: a personal note or reference you jot on a business card will be kept much longer than a note your acquaintance writes on a piece of scrap paper.

Bring along your appointment calendar. You never know, too, when you might have the opportunity to set up an important meeting with a vendor or colleague. If you do carry your appointment calendar, be sure it fits in your pocket or shoulder bag; that's the best way to guard against its loss.

Save receipts. Most conference expenses are usually tax-deductible. Save all receipts to document your deductions. When you don't get a receipt, say for a taxi ride or admission fee, make a diary note of the expense and its purpose.

Get enough rest and exercise. Don't kid yourself: almost any change in your routine can be tiring, even stressful. The World Conference, which is so full of stimulation and physical activity, can be doubly tiring. Try to maintain as close to a normal work schedule as possible.

Take advantage of Bally s fully equipped fitness area and separate women's and men's spas.

And be sure to get as close to a good night's sleep as possible each day.

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Share your knowledge and insights with others. Before you leave for home, make a list of key insights you've gained - and resolve to share them with colleagues back at your facility or office. The result: you'll get an even greater return on the time and money you invested at the conference, and you'll build good will among your colleagues.

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What's your USPTA IQ? How well do you know your USPTA history? Test your knowledge by completing the following sections.

Answers can be found on Page 39.

Name the USPTA member in each of these photos.

Match the quotes below with the following names: Charles M. Wood, Jr., Frank Lafforgue, Edwin Faulkner, Vincent Richards, H. Levan Richards, George Agutter 1."l vividly remember the formation of the Professional Lawn Tennis Association in 1927. I have watched the growth of the Association through the years and I think it has been a good contributing factor to the game as a whole. I believe someday we will have an open tournament and it is then that USPLTA will really come into its own."

2."lt is my earnest hope that PLTA continues forward, to eventually realize its goal of having the recognition and standing of comparable professional athletic groups. This can be achieved with the wholehearted cooperation and support of the tennis professionals throughout the country."

3."So much of my life has been devoted to tennis that I can sincerely say that it has been of great satisfaction not only to teach and develop hundreds of players, but to have watched the game's progress from a pleasurable pastime of a few, to the favorite sport of thousands."

4."Having been one of the original founders and a past president of the USPLTA, I have always been greatly interested in the growth and development of our Association. No group can afford to stand still. We either move forward or we go backward. Since we organized, we have gone far."

5."During these many years, the Association has done a great deal and is continuing to do a great deal for tennis. It has not only improved the standing of the tennis profession in the tennis world, but it has helped to elevate the game itself, by teaching and developing more and better players."

6."l am extremely proud of having been one of the founders of this organization and I applaud the integrity of its present executive committee and directors. They have indeed worked hard to promote understanding between the teaching professional and his club, the tennis coach and his school, and in no small measure succeeded in building a unity of purpose beyond the dreams of its charter members."

Answer the following questions: 1.

The first inductee into the USPTA Hall of Fame was: A. George Bacso B. Arthur Ashe C. Paul Xanthos D. Tim Heckler

12. Where was the 50th World Conference held?

A. Las Vegas B. Hawaii C. Saddlebrook, Fla. D. Sea Pines, S.C.

2.

True or false: The first Tennis Across America event was held in 1990.

13. What was USPTA's first name?

A. PLTAofUS B. USPLTA C. USPTA D. International PTA

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Through Lessons for Life, USPTA members raised $ for the American Cancer Society from 1999-2001.

A. $50,000 B. $75,000 C. $275,000 D. $128,000

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5.

USPTA first introduced its Web site, www.uspta.org, in what year?

A. 1993 B. 1994 C. 1995 D. 1996 was the first woman president of the USPTA. A. Judy Levering B. Pauline Betz Addie C. Sarah Palfrey Cooke D. Kathy Woods

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In 1927, USPTA annual dues were $ A. $1 B. $2 C. $5 D. $8

7.

In what year did USPTA first award the Master Professional status?

A. 1979 B. 1981 C. 1983 D. 1985

8.

What percentage of USPTA's current membership are Master Professionals?

A. 1% B. 5% C. 8% D. 10%

9.

Which division has held the Division of the Year title the most?

A. Midwest B. Texas C. Florida D. Southwest

10. What was the first USPTA endorsee?

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14. What year did USPLTA drop "Lawn" from its name?

A. 1953 B. 1968 C.1972 D. 1975 15. Little Tennis was introduced in: A. 1992 B. 1994 C.1996 D. 1997 16. What percentage of members have buying influence in pro/specialty shops?

A. 15% B. 30% C. 50% D. 70% 17. What year was the World Headquarters moved to its new building in Houston?

A. 1980 B.1985 C. 1990 D. 1995 18. Which of the following Florida cities was never home to USPTA's headquarters?

A. Miami B. Sarasota C. Wesley Chapel D. Tampa 19. Which USPTA division has the greatest number of members?

A. Midwest B. Florida C. Southern D. Texas 20. About how many members are in the largest USPTA Division?

A. 500 B. 1,000 C. 1,500 D. 2,000 21. Put the following in order by member size, biggest to smallest (1-4): A. Florida B. Midwest C. Texas D. Southern 22. Who was USPTA's first national president?

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Career Development Conventions (5 credits for divisional) Sept. 21 28 USPTA World Conference Las Vegas, Nev. (8 credits)

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Southwest Division Phoenix

Activities/meetings (Vz credit and up) July 18-20

Midwest Division Arlington Heights, III. Mid-Atlantic Division Washington, D.C. Texas Division The Woodlands, Texas Eastern Division Rochester, N.Y. Texas Division Corpus Christi, Texas Midwest Division Hamilton, Ohio

exams, upgrades & certification training courses July 13-14 July 13-14 July 22-23 July 27-28 July 27-28 Aug. 2-3 Aug. 3-4 Aug. 4-5 Aug. 5-6 Aug. 10-11 Aug. 10-11 Aug. 10-11 Aug. 15-16

Flushing, N.Y. Birmingham, Ala. Houston* Indianapolis Fountain Valley, Calif.

Gastonia, N.C. Hamden, Conn.

Frederick, Md. Evergreen, Colo.

Nashville, Tenn.

Hamilton, Ohio Industry Hills, Calif.

Banksville, N.Y.

Aug. 16-18 Aug. 17-18 Aug. 17-18 Aug. 23-24 Sept. 5-6 Sept. 6-7 Sept. 7-8 Sept. 7-8 Sept. 7-8 Sept. 8-9 Sept. 14-15 Sept. 14-15

Tulsa, Okla.

Lubbock, Texas Rochester, N.Y. Louisville, Ky. Freeport, N.Y. Minneapolis Hilton Head Island, S.C. Aurora, III. Whittier Narrows, Calif.

McLean, Va. Rome, Ga. Alamo, Calif.

* 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. Exam cancellations must be received no later than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation fee will be charged accordingly. Applicant: 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.

California Division Torrance, Calif.

Texas Division New Braunfels, Texas

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(4 credits for CTC segment) Motor learning/sport psychology, Sept. 24, Las Vegas (4 hours), M. Kernodle, Ph.D., P. Lubbers, Ph.D.

certification testing

Digital camera for tennis, Sept. 24, Las Vegas (4 hours), A. Ventress

(3 credits)

Effective team building, Sept. 24, Las Vegas (4 hours), B. Fackel

July 14 July 14 July 20 July 21 July 21 July 21 J July 27 Aug. 3 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Aug. 24 Aug. 24 Sept. 9 Sept. 22 Sept. 29

Kansas City, Kan. Fitchburg, Mass.

Lincoln, Neb. Clearwater, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Cincinnati Albuquerque, N.M. Antioch, Tenn.

St. Louis Park, Minn.

Palm Coast, Fla. Oahu, Hawaii Sugar Land, Texas Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Northern New Jersey Orlando, Fla.

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

developmental coaches workshops (2 credits) Aug. 17

Missouri Valley Division Tulsa, Okla.

Aug. 17

New England Division Providence, R.I.

Nov. 9

Northern California Division Monterey, Calif.

Call the USPTA Membership Department for more details.

Career Development dates can be viewed online at ADDvantageUSPTA.com, www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com

Sports nutrition/sport physiology, Sept. 25, Las Vegas (4 hours), P. Love, M. Bergeron, Ph.D. Making your pro shop a profitable venture, Sept. 25, Las Vegas (4 hours), D. Sunderlin Software specific computer training*, Sept. 25, Las Vegas (4 hours), A. Cutler Marketing and promotion success, Sept. 26, Las Vegas (4 hours), J. Dinoffer Recognizing and coping with stress in the tennis profession, Sept. 26, Las Vegas (4 hours), B. Heller, Ed.D. Sports medicine/biomechanics, Sept. 26, Las Vegas (4 hours), T. Ellenbecker, P. Roetert, Ph.D. Managing the job search, Sept. 27, Las Vegas (4 hours), G. Allison Tennis club programming, Sept. 27, Las Vegas (4 hours), L. Karageanes Net profit: a business program for tennis professionals, Sept. 28, Las Vegas (4 hours), D. Sivertson Group lessons for juniors and adults: planning, marketing and execution, Sept. 28, Las Vegas (4 hours), B. Reed * Members are encouraged to bring a laptop computer to the course with Microsoft Office installed.

Computers will not be provided for i The deadline to register and/or cancel a course is 15 working days before the event. Anyone cancelling 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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Competitive Player Development Nov. 12-17/Atlanta Aug. 15 Competitive Player Development Jan. 2-7, 2003/Key Biscayne, Fla. Oct. 15 Applications are available by contacting the USPTA Education Department or education@uspta.org.

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

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2002 USPTA International Championships Presented by

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Sanctioned by USPTA & USTA Category II USTA National Tournament What: Singles and doubles competition, open and age categories When: Sept. 21 -25. Starting times for first-round singles matches will be mailed August 29.

Where: Daily's Las Vegas and UNLV courts Surface: Hard courts Individual entry fees: $50/singles, $20/doubles. Tournament players must register for the World Conference on TennisSM; tournament and convention fees must be paid separately (see conference registration form). Singles entry and fees deadline, August 19. Doubles may register at tournament site, pre-registration encouraged.

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

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

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

Player eligibility: Current USPTA-certified Instructors and professional members in good standing who pre-register for World Conference on Tennis. All certification requirements must be completed by June 19 to allow for processing application and grading exam. USPTA will not be held responsible by any individual or division if entry is not accepted due to not fulfilling requirements before the 60-day deadline.

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

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

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

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

Tentative starting schedule: Sept. 21: Saturday 9 a.m. - Start MOS, M35S, M40s, M45s, WOS 5 p.m. - Sign-up ends for all doubles.

Sept. 22: Sunday 9 a.m. - Start remainder of singles 3 p.m. - Start all doubles 5 p.m. - Start MXD This schedule may change as a draw increases. Players are advised to arrive one day before first scheduled match.

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

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Members USPTA member Todd Ching has been named the tennis director and head tennis professional at the University of North Carolina Faculty-Staff Recreation Association in Chapel Hill, N.C., and Nate Lipson, USPTA, has been named associate tennis professional.

Dunwoody Country Club and its Director of Tennis Mark McMahon, USPTA, hosted the 15th semiannual Tennis Fun Day within the Georgia Special Olympics.

More than 55 athlete's participated in tennis clinics and exhibition matches. All participants received a medal and commemorative T-shirt. The event was organized by head pro Mark Pachtner, USPTA. USPTA member Billy Uelze is a staff professional.

Benny Lin, USPTA, recently won the 102nd annual Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament.

This is his first tournament since joining the USPTA. USPTA member Carol Bulfer was awarded the 2001 Community Service Award from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Rockford Park District for her work in organizing the collection of more than 100 new and used tennis racquets and several used tennis nets.

The racquets were donated to Rockford for use in its Hispanic and inner-city tennis program. Bulfer is the tennis director at the White Eagle Owners' Club in Naperville, III.

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Bob Litwin, USPTA, was part of the USA team that finished third out of 16 teams to win a bronze medal in the Fred Perry Cup in Florida in April.

USPTA members who participated in the 22nd ITF Vets World Championships in Florida included Pablo Arraya, Patrick Serret, Orlando Lourenco, Tom Smith, Hugh Thomson, Wesley Cash and Bob Litwin.

Erick Iskersky, USPTA, was inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Men's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame in May. USPTA member Steve Diamond received the USTA Eastern Section Regional Volunteer of the Year Award in April at the Eastern Tennis Seminar.

Diamond is currently the USPTA Eastern Division regional vice president.

Scott Smith, USPTA, recently hosted the First RitzCarlton Charity Tennis Weekend at the Cayman Islands Tennis Club. The event raised $10,000 for Special Olympics.

USPTA member Mark Frampton raised $3,000 for Lessons for Life when he taught 12 straight hours of lessons at the Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix for "The Polly Swift Fundraiser." Frampton is director of the resort's Phantom Horse Tennis Club.

Dave Balogh, USPTA, was named the National Assistant Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for NCAA Division I women's tennis.

To officially kick off the 2002 World Team Tennis Adopt-a-School program, tennis star Alexandra Stevenson provided instruction on basic tennis fundamentals to students when she visited Roberts Elementary in Wayne, Pa., and DuPont Middle School in Wilmington, Del. Starting this season, the WTT Adopt-a-School program will invite professional league players to establish relationships with schools in team markets across the country.

USPTA member Dick King coached the Temple Junior College women's tennis team to its first national championships, winning the NJCAA Division II title, the first in the school's 75-year history in May. King was also named the NJCAA Women's Division II Coach of 2002.

David T. Porter, USPTA, led theBYUHawaii men's and women's tennis teams to capture both NCAA Division II titles. This is Porter the first time in Division II history that the same school swept the men's and women's tennis titles.

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Manufacturers Wilson's new Triad 2.0 has a lighter swing weight, a higher balance point, and a sleek new appearance. The new racquet is designed with a 115" headsize and sells for $319.99. For more information, call (800) WIN-6060 or visit wilsonsports.com.

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Associations The Club Managers Association of Southern California will host the 11 th Annual World Conference of Assistant General Managers Sept. 21 -23, at the Marina Beach Marriott in Marina del Rey, Calif. For more information, visit www.californiadreamin.la/.

USTA The USTA National Husband/ Wife Clay Court Championships will be held Nov. 1 -3 at the ATP International Headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Other mixed doubles events include: Open, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. All proceeds benefit the First Coast Tennis Foundation, a nonprofit organization. For more information, contact Paul Settles, tournament director, at (904) 273-7557.

Miscellany The Diplomat Country Club's Tennis Center in Hollywood, Fla., has been named "Court of the Year,"

by Tennis Industry magazine for its design, construction and maintenance.

Recognized by Tennis magazine as the No. 1 tennis resort in the nation, the Colony Beach and Tennis Club in

Longboat Key, Fla., introduces the Perfect Match 2002. Available May 1 Sept. 25, the resort's premier package program includes a professionallystaffed round-robin tournament and two, two-hour private tennis clinics for the group. The four-day, threenight package rates begin at $710 for two adults. For more information, call (941) 751-9977 or visit colonybeachresort .com.

The 12th Annual Chris Evert/ Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic is set for Nov. 23-24 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center in Delray Beach, Fla. During the past 11 years, the event has raised more than $10 million to fight drug abuse and assist neglected and abused children in South Florida. For ticket information, call (866) TENNIS-5.

World TeamTennis has updated its league Website.

WTT.com will be the source for the latest information on the pro league, including standings, match schedules, up-to-date statistics, match summaries, player bios and TV schedules. The WTT Pro League season runs July 8-28 with the season-ending championships slated for Aug. 24 at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City.

Richmond Junior Tennis Circuit In 2001, seven local tennis professionals attended the USPTA Mid-Atlantic Division spring convention, and listened to Randy Mattingly give a talk on the USPTA Junior Circuit in Texas.

The teaching pros decided to try a tournament series in Richmond called the Richmond Junior Tennis Circuit. The idea was to have an entry-level tournament that only lasted one day. The age divisions were 14s, 12s, 10s and 8s. The Richmond Tennis Association and the USTA helped sponsor the event to keep the entry fee at a minimum.

There were a series of five tournaments held over the summer with a Masters Tournament at the end for the top eight point qualifiers. Organizers were thrilled when the event attracted more than 350 tournament entrants consisting of 167 different juniors that participated in the tournaments. The tournament received a lot of positive feedback from the players, parents and other pros in the area. The great part about it was that most of the kids had never played a sanctioned tournament before, so it is a great transition step to USTA tennis tournaments.

USPTA professionals Mark Bernstine, Joe Cappellino, Eddie Parker, Carl Clark and Clint Greene were responsible for organizing the event. What started out as a few tennis professionals getting together to exchange ideas turned into much more. The group of pros later formed the ARTP (Association of Richmond Tennis Professionals), started a junior circuit, held a fund-raiser for the American Red Cross, and received the USTA Virginia Organization of the Year Award.

These pros admit they learned a lot during the past year and want to spread the message to other pros to get involved and share your ideas to help grow the game of tennis.

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Grand Masters tournament winners of the season-ending tournament held last August at Raintree Swim & Racquet Club for the top eight players in each age group (ages 8-14).

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