RSPA Florida - Baselines Spring 2025

BASELINES SPRING 2025

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF

FLORIDA DIVISION CONFERENCE MAY 29TH-31ST ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK RESORT | ORLANDO, FL

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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NEW! PADEL CERTIFICATION

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2025 HIT TO BE FIT DAY

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I’LL DEFER ARTICLE

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RSPA FLORIDA LEADERSHIP

FROM THE PRESIDENT MIKE CURRAN

Dear RSPA Members, As we approach our much-anticipated Florida Division Conference, I couldn’t be more excited to share what’s in store for this year’s event, happening May 29-31 at the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, followed by a special certification opportunity at Lake Nona on June 1st.

We’ve put together a powerhouse lineup, headlined by none other than tennis/pickleball legends Stevie Johnson and Megan Fudge. Their presence alone promises to bring a new level of excitement and inspiration to our weekend—but that’s just the beginning.

We kick things off Thursday with our popular Golf Scramble—a great way to connect, relax, and enjoy the Florida sunshine while those of you who are looking to improve upon your business skill set can look forward to the specialty course being taught by Kim Bastable. The afternoon schedule sets the tone with thoughtprovoking education sessions, including an Inclusive Coaching seminar along with a panel discussion about increasing the number of tennis players in the US. The day wraps up with our always fun Welcome Reception where you can reconnect with old friends and network making new friends!

Friday morning begins with Cardio Tennis and “breakfast and brainstorming” to spark ideas and camaraderie before Megan and Stevie take the court for our first on-court education session. We then move into a dynamic day of learning, including a standout General Managers Panel focused on the skills and strategies to land your dream job. We’ll also have an exclusive panel conversation with Megan and Stevie, followed by a National Update and our always popular Vendor Trade Show—an invaluable chance to network and explore the latest in products and services.

On Saturday, we open with morning Yoga for Tennis—because our minds and bodies deserve a little centering too! The education sessions continue strong with topics like how to successfully sell a 5-lesson pickleball package, and “Why Padel?”—a timely discussion as the sport continues to grow. We’ll celebrate excellence at our Awards Luncheon at 12:30 p.m., then close out with a comprehensive Racquets Panel exploring the synergy between tennis, pickleball, and padel.

And don’t forget—on Sunday, June 1st, we wrap it all up with a unique pickleball certification opportunity at Lake Nona, a perfect way to elevate your professional credentials before heading home.

This year’s conference promises to be one of our best yet, with something for everyone—from education and networking to personal growth and unforgettable experiences. I look forward to seeing many of you there, sharing in the energy and vision that make RSPA such a special community.

Warm regards, Mike Curran President, RSPA Florida Division

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REGISTER TODAY! ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK ORLANDO, FL

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FULL CONFERENCE: $275 ONE-DAY: $150

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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MEGAN FUDGE

STEVE JOHNSON

THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM *FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, IF INTERESTED EMAIL CARY TIDMUS AT CARY.TIDMUS@RSPA.NET

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM KIM BASTABLE, PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE AND DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL RACQUETS MANAGEMENT

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

LISA PUGLIESE-LACROIX, FOUNDER LOVE SERVING AUTISM

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM CHUCK GILL, USTA FLORIDA PRESIDENT LAURA BOWEN-USTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BRIAN DILLMAN-RSPA CEO

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

FRIDAY 7:00 Am - 8:00 AM

MICHELE KRAUSE

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM RSPA FLORIDA BOARD RSPA FLORIDA DISTRICT PRESIDENTS & VICE PRESIDENTS

9:45 AM - 11:45 AM STEVE JOHNSON MEGAN FUDGE

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM KEVIN CALDABAUGH, GENERAL MANAGER, LOST CITY GOLF CLUB IAN MUNROE, GENERAL MANAGER, WINTER PARK RACQUET CLUB

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM TRISH FAULKNER-RSPA PRESIDENT

5:15 PM - 7:15 PM

SATURDAY 7:00 Am - 8:00 AM

MARGIT BANNON

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM TIM IRWIN, PICKLEBALL PRO

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM TIM BRUEGGEMAN

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM PAULO BARROS TIM BRUEGGEMAN

4:30 PM - 5:45 PM 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

MICHELE KRAUSE

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MAXIMIZE YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE AT RSPA FLORIDA 2025

By Matthew Bacon For RSPA Florida Baselines

As the RSPA Florida Conference returns this year to the stunning Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, there's a buzz of anticipation—not just for the Florida sunshine and world-class racquets programming, but for the relationships, learning, and inspiration that always come from this event.

Whether this is your first time attending or you're a conference veteran, each year presents a fresh opportunity to leave saying, “That was worth my time and investment.” Maybe even, “I can’t wait to get back to my club and put this into action,” or, “This is exactly what I needed—my board is going to love this!”* Here’s how you can make the most out of your time in Orlando:

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Your Conference, Your ROI Everything we’ve talked about—from planning your schedule to stepping outside your comfort zone—is designed to help you walk away from the RSPA Florida Conference with real, measurable value. This is your chance to grow, connect, and lead.

So, maximize your time. Be intentional. Get outside your circle, attend the sessions, ask the questions, and make the memories.

And most importantly come say hello. Whether it’s your first conference or your fifteenth, I want to meet you.

Please come find me or any member of the Florida board. Shake my hand. Tell me what you’re excited about. Let’s make this year’s conference the most valuable, fun, and high-ROI event you attend all year.

I cant wait to see you in Orlando. Let’s make it count.

Matthew Bacon RSPA Florida Vice President

Member Pricing $425

UPCOMING WORKSHOP: MAY 17-18

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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RSPA Florida District Presidents & Vice Presidents RSPA Region

RSPA District

Name

Phone Number

Email

Valentim Goncalves

(209) 298-3389

valgoncalvesjr@gmail.com

Region President

Gary Bertoldo

(864) 344-6777

Garybertoldo111@gmail.com

Vice President

Tomas Gonzalzez

(610) 554-1871

Gonztomas@gmail.com

Region President

Brandon Feldman

(813) 419-3752

brandon.b.feldman@gmail.com

Region President

Central Florida

Marco Herrera

(407) 491-9770

maurhe@yahoo.com

District President

Lakeland

Cy Smith

(828) 850-0951

cyspro3@gmail.com

District President

Michael Sanders

(386) 846-9718

mike@occ1907.com

District President

Gene Paul Lascano

(386) 237-2179

gplascano@hammockbeach.com

Vice President

Jackie Bohannon

(941) 544-7547

Jackiebohannon@aol.com

Region President

Tim Brueggeman

(772) 494-3095

tim@blvdtennisclub.com

Region President

Joe Biedenharn

(772) 633-6002

joe@seaoaksbt.com

Vice President

Mario Cobo

(731) 343-1552

mcobo@marinersands.com

District President

Kristine Mendivil

(561) 932-9940

KMendivil@mirasolcc.com

Vice President

Vernon Gettone

(561) 350-7157

vernongjr@gmail.com

District President

Chris Lee

(561) 866-9339

chrisandrosita@comcast.net

Vice President

John Ramsey

(239) 229-7556

jramsey.ilc@gmail.com

Region President

Isabella Graf

(201) 655-5661

igraf0493@gmail.com

District President

Melanie Allen

(863) 599-8564

melanieallenusa@gmail.com

Vice President

Ted Heiser

(847) 946-6289

theiser11@comcast.net

District President

Laura Brown

(302) 943-3034

Laura@pelicanlanding.com

Vice President

Matt Kuk

(239) 777-8090

mattkuk10s@gmail.com

District President

Alex Sweet

(239) 216-7769

sportcourts@greyhawkhoa.com

Vice President

Paulo Barros

(407) 259-8944

pbarros@fisherislandclub.com

Region President

Brad Mixson

(305) 803-5432

Bnm06h@gmail.com

Vice President

Vinnie Barros

(786) 487-3753

vbarros@williamsislandclub.com

District President

Scott Pukys

(954) 895-5290

spukys1@hotmail.com

District President

Randy Kenyon

(561) 436-5285

synq123@yahoo.com

Vice President

Greg "Moose" DeMoustes

(202) 669-3808

moose@mgtennis.com

Vice President

Tallahassee Region 1 Panhandle

Region 2

Region 3

Jacksonville/Gainesville Tampa St. Petersburg

Region 4

Daytona Beach

Region 5

Sarasota

Vero Beach

Region 6

West Palm

Boca Raton

Lee County

Region 7 Bonita

Naples

South Miami

NorthMiami Beach/ Aventura Region 8

North Dade/ S. Broward

Fort Lauderdale

President, Mike Curran, Vice President, Jose Pastrello and Executive Director, Cary Tidmus at the 2025 EXCOMM meeting in Lake Nona, FL.

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