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ADDvantage magazine editorial officesUSPTA World Headquarters
3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite OneHouston, TX 77042
Phone – 713-978-7782800-USPTA-4U
Fax – 713-358-7794email – [email protected]
Editor Shawna Riley 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.
The opinions expressed in ADDvantage are those of the authors and not necessarily those of ADDvantage or the USPTA.
Copyright© United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. 2012. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of the magazine is not permitted without written permission from USPTA.
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volume 35 • issue 4
departments
2 Executive Committee
3 Vice president’s message
21 Classifieds
22 Career development
24 Industry action
the total professional – enhancing your career
On the cover – Novak Djokovic played the longest final in Grand Slam history in the 2012 Australian Open using the HEAD YouTek IG Speed MP racquet.
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7 TRX stretches the success of your Cardio Tennis Sessions – by Michele Krause, USPTA, national Cardio Tennis manager and speakers team director
13 Find balance to prevent burnout – by Michele Cleere, Ph.D.
news
10 USPTA and SAP Open – Unique partnership marks 18th anniversary
18 USPTA welcomes new members
20 Award nominations due July 2, 2012 – Nominate an inspirational USPTA Professional today!
USPTA Executive Committee
Division presidents, regional vice presidents and past national presidents:
Tom Daglis President 910-630-7147
Randy Mattingley First vice president 281-358-2181
Nancy Cox Vice president 503-409-2567
Jeff Hawes Vice president 504-482-4084
Tom McGraw Vice president 502-895-4646
Dan Moster Vice president 260-249-9424
Gary Trost Vice president 405-848-2994
Harry Gilbert Immediate past president 386-793-0084
Past presidents
Ron Woods (2005-2007) 361-991-7501
David T. Porter, Ed.D. (2003-2005) 808-675-3755
Joseph Thompson (1999-2003) 720-470-6550
California DivisionPierre Mareschal President626-744-1650 Mike GennetteRegional vice president805-495-0111
Eastern DivisionJoe RoedigerPresident914-373-6232Warren LemRegional vice president631-766-2318
Florida DivisionJeff CohenPresident 561-995-5213Richard CenterbarRegional vice president561-487-7070
Hawaii DivisionKen NakamaPresident808-679-3197Bruce NagelRegional vice president808-262-2057
Intermountain DivisionAndrew BoothPresident970-349-6127Cary HodgesRegional vice president303-771-0055
Mid-Atlantic DivisionJohn ClearyPresident301-340-6185Carl ClarkRegional vice president804-287-1300
Middle States DivisionBill KurtainPresident609-731-0505Wilson PipkinRegional vice president717-898-3102
Midwest DivisionPaul MarcumPresident248-626-9880, ext. 4006Mark FaberRegional vice president419-381-9661
Missouri Valley DivisionKendell HalePresident816-436-1608Angela KoumarisRegional vice president405-848-2994
New England DivisionChristopher StevensPresident603-610-0183Doug Eng, Ed.D., Ph.D.Regional vice president617-627-5196
Northern DivisionJohn SchollmeierPresident952-232-1334Bruce GulliksonRegional vice president952-830-7900
Northern California DivisionJohn SharpePresident925-283-5448Andrea BarnesRegional vice president650-736-7272
Pacific Northwest DivisionBill FletcherPresident509-943-8416Hunter LipscombRegional vice president541-753-1043
San Diego DivisionDophie Poiset President858-756-4459 Nelson AlapiRegional vice president858-382-6571
Southern DivisionWilliam PhillipsPresident337-849-5821Pat WhitworthRegional vice president800-438-7782
Southwest DivisionVicki FosterPresident602-930-8423Christopher BrewerRegional vice president623-215-6500
Texas DivisionCharlotte WyliePresident817-427-6680 David WebbRegional vice president817-491-9586
National Board of Directors:
For information, write the USPTA World Headquarters
3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite OneHouston, TX 77042
Phone 713-97-USPTA800-USPTA-4U
Fax [email protected] www.uspta.com
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central time
NATiONAl BOARd OF diReCTORS
President Tom Daglis
First Vice Randy Mattingley President
Vice Presidents Nancy Cox Jeff Hawes
Tom McGrawDan Moster
Gary Trost Past President Harry Gilbert
WORld HeAdQUARTeRS
CEO Tim Heckler
Director of Operations Rich Fanning
Administrative Director Marty Bostrom
Director of Shawna Riley Communications
Creative Services Julie Myers Director
Publications Manager/ Kim Forrester Managing Editor
Director of Poornima Rimm Public Relations
Communications Jill Phipps
Director of John Dettor Marketing
Digital Asset Director Timothy Heckler
Digital Asset Coordinator/ Ramona Husaru Tennis Multimedia Management
Graphic Design Specialist Nick Warwick
Director of Video Production Chris Maale
Director of Fred Viancos Professional Development
Corporate Janice Stollenwerck Services Administrator
Director of Dan Wilson Information Technology
Information Technology/ Scott Bucic Multimedia
Director of Kathy Buchanan Computer Services
Director of Membership Vicky Tristan and Certification
Membership/ Sylvia Ortiz Certification Coordinator
Membership/ Melony DeLoach Insurance Coordinator
Director of Finance Kathy Ladner
Payroll/Benefits Renée Heckler
Controller Ellen Weatherford
Merchandise/ Shelina Harris Accounting Assistant
legal CounselAttorney-at-law Paul Waldman
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Vice president’s message
Nancy Cox
It is well known that tennis professionals teach the game of tennis, but are we invested in all aspects, and completely “in” the game? “Get
in the Game” was the theme of the 2011 USPTA World Conference held at Saddlebrook Resort in Florida. Those attending left the conference with tools to enhance and advance teaching skills and professionalism. As always, participants experi-enced seminars given by distinguished speakers, networked and shared ideas with other attendees, and left feeling more informed, educated, and ex-cited about teaching the game. But, what happens when we return to our clubs, resorts, teams and communi-ties? Do we continue to apply these ideas and send the message that we are in the game? Do we let others know that we want them to get in the game as well? Staying informed on the latest teaching strategies and mechanics, as well as incorporating the latest equipment and programs are important aspects of a teaching professional’s job. But, what else can we do to increase the USPTA pro’s exposure to friends, family, potential clients, industry partners and the world? As the national chair for the Public Relations Committee, I would like to share additional options to market the tennis professional and the tennis profession. An awareness of what the United States Profes-sional Tennis Association is and stands for is the end goal.
How about:• Branding – Wear, talk and display USPTA wherever you go.
Sign all documents with USPTA after your name.
Put up a USPTA certified member banner at your club.
Add a USPTA ball cart sign to your teaching cart (www.usptaprotennisshop.com).
Hand out your USPTA business card (www.usprotennisshop.com).
Purchase USPTA monogrammed clothing from Fromuth (uspta.fromuthtennis.com).
Give away the USPTA ($4.45) T-shirt at all of your events. To check out this great program go to benefits.uspta.com, log in, click on the “access your ben-efits” link and then on the USPTA T-shirt.
Use the Pro Penn ball with the USPTA initials on it and play and teach with HEAD racquets.
Include USPTA in the title of the events and tournaments you run (in conjunction with CourtsideUSA).
Volunteer in your community and get involved with events that promote tennis as well as other causes and donate to USPTA Lessons for LifeTM.
Go to high school and college events and share USPTA.
Write for publications and submit articles to your local newspaper recognizing your USPTA accomplishments.
• Get involved – Link into the abundance of resources available
Go to your divisional and national conferences and learn more about promoting yourself, your club and your programs. Share ideas, gain knowledge and re-energize your teaching when you return to the court.
Get in the game - I mean, really get in the game!
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Use the USPTA website to stay informed on all things tennis and use the valuable PR resources in the online Career Center.
Become a friend of USPTA and your division on Facebook.
Contact your divisional and national board members as well as your national staff and share your comments and concerns as well as your gratitude.
Mentor another pro and help him or her through the certifica-tion process.
Require USPTA certification at your facility.
Show your appreciation to your students, members, coworkers and fellow pros.
If you don’t like the way things are going, figure out a way to fix them and be part of the solution. It is easy to find fault but hard work to find solutions.
• Promote our endorsees – Are you aware of and using the products available from these
companies that have exclusive relationships with the USPTA?
COURTSIDEUSA: Use CourtsideUSA for all of your schedul-ing (ladders, special events, tournaments). CourtsideUSA can also be used as an advertising and promotional venue. (Court-sideusa.com).
AER-FLO Inc.: Looking for new windscreens for your courts or mats for your entryways? Contact Aer-Flo for Tuffy windscreens and other products (www.aerflow.com).
FROMUTH: When making a purchase for yourself Fromuth offers great bargains and sharp-looking tennis gear with USPTA logos (uspta.fromuthtennis.com).
PRO PENN: For all of your tennis ball purchases use the new Marathon ball.
HEAD: Personally use HEAD racquets. Hold a demo night or special event and highlight HEAD racquets and accessories. Become a HEAD Advisory Staff member (www.head.com).
DARTFISH: Film your students using the state-of-the-art equipment and software available from Dartfish (www.Dartfish.com).
SPORTMASTER: For information on products available for court resurfacing contact Sportmaster (www.sportmaster.net).
AVIS/ENTERPRISE: When renting a car contact Avis or En-terprise and receive substantial discounts (www.avis.com).
• Continuing education – Are you making education a priority?
Attend courses, upgrade, specialize, become a tester…
Learn all aspects of the tennis business and increase your value.
Attend divisional and national events and enroll in courses in your community in business, technology and marketing.
Log on to the USPTA website regularly. There are resources there to ensure success in all facets of your tennis business.
• Value what you do – This is a great profession!
Make your management aware of your skills and areas of exper-tise and let them know how important you are to the success of the facility.
Put your attendance at divisional and national conferences in your job contract or make sure that your manager will pay for you to attend.
Be creative and engaging in your programming and reach out to all types of players. Continue to attract new students while maintaining the ones that you already have.
Keep yourself strong and healthy. You are a representative of your sport.
Provide a positive and productive learning environment.
Make sure your courts and facility are clean, safe and welcoming.
Always strive to be better. Ask members and students for feed-back on how you are doing and in what areas you can improve.
Promote and use the many outstanding programs that grow tennis.
Always give your members and students more than expected.
Keep it fun.
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to teach this great game of tennis as a profession. Our lives have been impacted so posi-tively. Starting today, make it a priority to share what you know and encourage others to bring this game into their lives. Our sport changes people’s lives in many constructive ways: providing health and fitness benefits, networking and friendship opportunities, competition and teamwork – not to mention the many life skills that can be acquired by getting in the game.
It is my hope that the remainder of 2012 will bring prosperity for both you and for the USPTA as we move forward together with one unified voice. I serve on the national board because I deeply care about tennis and because of my pride in being a USPTA professional. I knew at the onset of my service that enacting positive changes would be difficult. However, the many challenges that we face can result in positive outcomes. If all facets of the Association work together to promote USPTA as a leader in the tennis industry then there is no reason to feel anything but optimistic about the future. I hope that my involvement will make a difference. I hope that you too will make a commitment to really “get in the game.”
Feel free to contact me: [email protected].
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Tips from the pros
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TRX stretches the success of your Cardio Tennis sessionsby Michele Krause, USPTA, national Cardio Tennis manager and speakers team director
II would like to introduce the newest member of the Cardio Tennis family, TRX Cardio Tennis – the ultimate ball-striking, calorie-burning workout incorporating strength, muscle endurance, balance and flexibility. In de-
veloping this new cutting-edge fitness program we focused on three concepts:
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1. Staying true to the core of what Cardio Tennis is all about (hitting tons of balls, time spent in the individual’s heart rate zone, and high calorie burns)
2. Maintaining the health and safety of the participant
3. Giving equal balance to Cardio Tennis and activities using the TRX suspension trainer
Why TRX Cardio Tennis? Cardio Tennis has always been about train-ing in the three different heart rate zones, burning calories and training specifically for tennis (and not about using fitness equip-ment, or doing push-ups or sit-ups). Hav-ing managed the Cardio Tennis program since its inception in 2005, I have been approached by plenty of companies that felt their fitness/tennis product would be a good addition to the Cardio Tennis Program. It wasn’t until I was introduced to TRX® in 2010 that I finally felt I had met the per-fect complement to Cardio Tennis. I have always strived to keep Cardio Tennis fresh with different offerings and now with TRX we have the right piece of equipment and education to add strength, power, flexibility, balance and more mobility to the program.
What is TRX suspension training? The TRX provides unique bodyweight exer-cise movements with the user’s hands or feet supported by a single anchor point while the opposite end of the body is in contact with
the ground. Using the TRX, the desired percentage of body weight is loaded onto the targeted body zone and animated as an exercise movement. The TRX’s single anchor point attachment provides the ideal mix of support and mobility to train for strength, endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, power and core stability all at once and across a wide range of resistance levels.
Why did Cardio Tennis partner with TRX? Cardio Tennis partnered with TRX for many reasons, including the integrity and success of the company; they are a global company and one of the most validated products in the fitness market. The TRX suspension training system has been developed to the highest quality. This innovative piece of equipment weighs less than 2 pounds and can facilitate more than 1,000 exercises. The TRX suspension training system is suitable for all fitness levels and ages, from perfor-mance athletes to senior wellness programs. It enables seniors to move freely without fear of falling and is used by physical therapists to rehabilitate patients. What really sets this company apart is its incredible attention to educating the consumers and professionals on how to use the TRX.
I already offer Cardio Tennis, why should I offer TRX Cardio Tennis? Tennis members and fitness enthusiasts are always looking for something new. Many fitness consumers are TRX enthusiasts and this will attract them to the tennis court,
therefore increasing participation and rev-enue. With TRX Cardio Tennis you can put up to 16 players on one tennis court. Not only does this create incredible energy, but from a financial standpoint and maximizing court time, this is a dream come true for any club manager/owner.
What do I need to do to get started with TRX CT?First you or your facility must be an Au-thorized Provider of Cardio Tennis and you must be current with your Cardio Tennis education (completed Cardio Tennis train-ing course since 2009). The next step is to take the TRX Cardio Tennis training course; visit www.cardiotennistraining.com for the current schedule.
How many TRX suspension-training systems do I need? You’ll need a minimum of four and maximum of eight TRX systems. Running simultaneous TRX Cardio courts requires more TRX suspension trainers.
Are there TRX packages? Packages of four, six and eight will be available for attendees of the TRX Cardio Tennis training course.
Can this be done on outdoor and indoor courts? Yes, outdoors it is anchored to the tennis fence poles; indoors there are many ways to anchor the TRX suspension trainer with TRX suspension frame, TRX Xmount, and TRX multimount. How important are participant numbers in a TRX Cardio Tennis class? This session is designed for seven to 16 players on one court: fewer than seven will
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not work. In fact, the bigger the number the better the class, which is why 16 par-ticipants is ideal from the standpoint of revenue, workout, ease of rotations and games. The lesson plans are designed for small (seven to 10), medium (11-13) and large (14-16) groups.
I am at a fairly small club, how am I going to be successful at getting 16 players on one court? Whether you work at a big or small facility or have two or 20 Cardio Tennis classes per week, the Cardio Tennis Invitation system will play a key role in filling your classes frequently and to capacity, and it does all the work for you. As an authorized provider you have access to this technology tool on www.cardiotennis.com.
Can I do my own thing or is there a curriculum to follow? There are set lesson plans, which need
to be followed. Just like original Cardio Tennis, there are three segments: dy-namic warm-up, cardio and cool down. Unlike original Cardio Tennis there is no room for interpretation. Timing of the rotations is critical to the success of this session as well as length of explanations and demonstrations. Also, each tennis and TRX activity has been carefully selected to ensure a balanced and safe workout.
What is the recommended length of the class?TRX Cardio Tennis is designed as a 90-minute session. The workout itself is about 75 minutes, and 15 minutes is scheduled at the start to cover the standard Cardio Tennis introductory questions, education on heart rate monitors and basic TRX education.
Can I do a 60-minute TRX CT session?We do not recommend it, as 60 minutes
does not do justice or give balance to Car-dio Tennis or TRX.
Can I make money with TRX Cardio Tennis? Cardio Tennis has proved to be a revenue-generating program and TRX Cardio Tennis will be no exception. Since this is a 90-minute session the price per participant needs to be higher than your 30-minute session. Your demographic market will dictate your fees. In Midlothian, Va., a facility is pricing the sessions at $35 for members and $41 for nonmembers. In Sarasota, Fla., a facility is charging $20 for members and $22 for nonmembers. With 10 players that is $200 per class at the low end and $350 at the high end. With 16 players that’s $320-$560 per class. We have a full return-on-investment analysis for your information. Essentially, an aver-age club running one TRX Cardio Tennis clinic per week will have to run a maximum of eight clinics to break even.
For more information visit www.cardiotennis.com, www.cardiotennistraining.com and www.trxtraining.com.
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For the past 18 years, the USPTA – through its Northern California Division – has played a vital role in the success of the SAP Open, the Bay Area’s premier men’s professional tennis tournament.
According to 28-year USPTA member and tournament director Bill Rapp and USPTA member and tournament manager Pete Windham, the NorCal USPTA professionals truly are partners with the SAP Open and they help make the tournament one of the finest events on the ATP World Tour. This year’s tournament took place Feb. 13-19 at the spectacular HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Here are some of the exciting results:Milos Raonic. The “Maple Leaf Missle” has arrived – again! Raonic became the first player since former world’s No. 4 Andy Murray to successfully defend his maiden ATP title at the SAP Open. During the week in San Jose, Raonic played 42 service games without being broken and never lost a tiebreaker. In the singles final, he won 90 percent of first serve points and 94 percent of second serve points.
Mark Knowles and Xavier Malisse. This exciting No. 4 seeded duo won its second ATP World Tour doubles title together by defeating Kevin Anderson and Frank Moser in an entertaining match tiebreak. Knowles becomes the first ATP player to win a title past the age of 40 – since John McEnroe won the 2006 SAP Open at age 47.
Legends find the way to San Jose. fourteen-time SAP Open winner John McEnroe and seven-time SAP Open champion Stan Smith made an appearance at HP Pavilion. McEnroe kicked off tournament week with a doubles exhibition, partnering with young American Jack Sock and defeating Gael Monfils and NCAA champ Steve Johnson 6-4, 6-4. Smith was honored by the SAP Open and presented with his International Tennis Hall of Fame ring at center court by ITHOF CEO Mark Stenning.
NORCAL USPTA – Over the past 124 years, the players on stadium court have always been the focus. But it’s the loyal support of NorCal’s 750-plus USPTA tennis professionals (led by division president John Sharpe) that truly makes this event successful! Thank you all for everything you do to help make the SAP Open the Bay Area’s premier men’s professional tennis tournament!
Final resultsNo. 3 Milos Raonic (CAN) def.
Denis Istomin (UZB) 7-6(3), 6-2
USPTA and SAP OpenUnique partnership marks 18th anniversary
Finalist Denis Istomin; tournament director Bill Rapp; and champion Milos Raonic
No. 4 Mark Knowles (BAH)/Xavier Malisse (BEL) def.
Kevin Anderson (RSA)/Frank Moser (GER) 6-4, 1-6, 10-5
Doubles champions Mark Knowles and Xavier Malisse; with tournament director Bill Rapp.
2012 Top Ticket Sellers (Elite Staff and their facilities in alphabetical order):
n Paul Allam, USPTA Pacific Athletic Clubn Gordon Collins, USPTA Courtside Clubn Todd Dissly, USPTA South Bay Community Tennis Assoc.n Chuck Fowler, USPTA Saratoga Country Clubn Dana Gill, USPTA Lifetime Tennis
n Lynda Hansen and Steve Ward Crow Canyon Country Clubn Mike Hansen Gilroy Tennis Clubn Patrick King Los Gatos Swim & Racquet Clubn Marc Moran, USPTA ClubSport Pleasantonn Claudia Vlasak Bay Club/San Francisco Tennis Club
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USPTA Southern Division joins with Racquet
Club of Memphis for third year For the third consecutive year, the USPTA Southern Divi-sion hosted its annual Winter Convention (Feb. 23-25) in conjunction with the Regions Morgan Keegan Champion-ships (ATP World Tour 500) and Memphis International (WTA International) events at the Racquet Club of Mem-phis in Memphis, Tenn. During the event, USPTA members were able to interact with ATP and WTA players and coaches, while also having the opportunity to watch world-class tennis at the indoor tournament.
Andy Roddick, John Isner, Milos Raonic, Radek Stepanek and Jurgen Melzer highlighted the men’s side while Nadia Petrova, Lucie Hradecka, Marina Erakovic, Sofia Arvidsson, Ksenia Pervak and others competed for the women’s title.
During their time in Memphis, USPTA members enjoyed a welcome party with Jurgen Melzer, speaking sessions with USPTA professionals Mike Woody and Dave Hagler, and world-class tennis action.
Jurgen Melzer capped off a fantastic week of play at the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships as he defeated Milos Raonic 7-5, 7-6 (4) to claim the fourth singles title of his career. Taking a difficult road to the finale, the Austrian lefty downed top-seeded John Isner and No. 3 seed Radek Stepanek before besting Raonic, the No. 4 seed of the tour-nament. Playing the entire week on a broken toe, Melzer noted, “Who would have thought, coming here Thursday night, breaking a toe and winning the tournament.”
Sofia Arvidsson took a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Marina Erakovic to claim the crown at the Memphis International. The title is the second of her career, both of which she has earned in Memphis (previously in 2006). “I just love this place,” Arvidsson said. “It’s my second home.”
Donald Young, Bill Phillips, president of Southern USPTA, and John Isner get together after the coin toss.
2012 Regions Morgan Keegan Championships singles champion Jurgen Melzer (left) and Pat Whitworth, execu-tive director of USPTA Southern, at the welcome party.
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Find balance to prevent burnoutby Michelle Cleere, Ph.d.
IntroductionMany of us expect to win every time we go out onto the court. Before a match if you ask a tennis player what his or her goal is, nine out of 10 times that player will say it’s to win. It’s not hard to see that’s true when you watch tennis players practice. Many athletes practice for hours during the week and if after so many hours they aren’t improving, they practice more.
There are two problems with this: With so much time spent practic-ing and playing matches, there isn’t time for anything else (balance) and without balance, athletes get burned out. Burnout is a common occurrence among tennis players. Tennis generates extreme levels of physical and emotional stress, even in the most stable players.
Burnout in tennis playersWhat is it, exactly, that makes burnout a common occurrence among tennis players? As an individual sport, everything hinges on the individual player, which creates a lot of pressure; more so than doubles or a team environment. There are no substitutions, timeouts or coaching during matches and play rarely stops. Each decision about how and where to hit the ball is made by one person. What this means is that the individual’s self-esteem and identity are tied to what happens on the court.
Losing is devastating to players and they have no one to blame but themselves. On the other hand, winning provides a boost in self-esteem, and players who continue to win every single match are golden. But chances are that won’t happen. Then losing leads to more practice and harder practices because they feel they haven’t got ‘it’ yet. With this comes a blow to the player’s self-esteem, negative thinking, etc.
Winners practice what’s made them successful and that doesn’t neces-sarily include a mindset of practicing longer or harder; although if there is fear of hanging onto the No. 1 ranking, then they might. It’s usually the players who are fighting to get to the top who burn out.
Symptoms of burnoutThe following chart is a list of psychological and physiological signs and symptoms of burnout.
Psychological Physiological
Sleep disturbances Higher resting heart rates
Loss of self-confidence Higher systolic blood pressure
Drowsiness and apathy Delayed return to normal heart rate
Quarrelsomeness Elevated basal metabolic rate
Irritability Elevated body temperature
Emotional and motivational imbalance
Weight loss
Excessive weariness that is prolonged
Impeded respiration
Lack of appetite Subcostal aching
Fatigue Bowel disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Anger/hostility
Confusion
Some of these symptoms occur (on occasion) for a variety of rea-sons, however, if you are experiencing more than one or two on a regular basis and it’s inconsistent with your normal state, then you are probably experiencing burnout.
There are numerous instruments and surveys that measure burnout, but perhaps the best way to analyze burnout is to pay attention
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When tennis players burn out they feel physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted.
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to your body and find ways to be realistic about your training. Learn to recognize when you are feeling physically and emo-tionally out of balance. There is a huge difference between feeling motivated to train and pushing beyond what is realistic.
Prevention and treatmentAlthough the effects of burnout are partly physical, the basis of burnout is mental. One of the best ways to combat burnout is to add a mental training plan to your tennis training program. There are many easy ways to prevent and treat burnout.
1. Identify sources of emotional stress on the court and techniques to reduce or eliminate them.
2. Be aware of other sources of stress in your life: work, home, school, finances, etc.
3. Set short-term goals with incentives for reaching them. This helps prevent burnout and also enhances motivation. Meeting short-term goals provides a feeling of success, which enhances self-esteem.
4. Find someone to whom you feel com-fortable communicating frustrations, anxieties and disappointments, in par-ticular about your training program.
5. It’s important to schedule timeouts or relaxation breaks. It’s important to have days completely off from training. For example, one reason the business world provides vacations is so that employees don’t get burned out and they have time to rejuvenate.
6. Change up your workouts. It’s easy to do the same workout, but psychologi-cally and physically it’s better to switch it up.
7. Learn self-regulation skills (relaxation, imagery, goal-setting and positive self talk). These skills can help ward off much of the stress that leads to burnout.
8. Keep a positive outlook in your training environment and have fun!
9. Take loss for what it is: a lesson in what to do the next time.
It’s important to look at the overall balance in your life to ensure you have other outside interests, friends and family you spend time with. And, are you good at taking care of yourself physically, acknowledging vulner-abilities, the fact that you are human, and time constraints?
To completely recover from burnout you need to remove yourself completely from the tennis. It takes months to recover from severe burnout. Coming back to the game after burnout is a slow process and should include some or all of the above preven-tion tools.
ConclusionWhen tennis players burn out they feel physically, emotionally and mentally ex-hausted. No one wants to experience that. It’s counterintuitive to why you practice so hard and so long. Burnout arises from a sense of distress and discontent and a perception of failing to achieve the ide-als or goals that you’ve established. After repeated efforts to attain these goals and after working as hard as possible without
complete success, feelings of failure develop along with negative attitudes toward life, work, other people and oneself.
Your training program should not be too simple (it won’t challenge you enough) or too extreme, which eventually leads to burn-out. Tennis players need to do a better job of routinely assessing how they feel physically and mentally. When you started playing tennis, you needed to assess your physical abilities. You also need to continually assess where you are mentally and emotionally to be successful and to recognize fluctuations that lead to burnout.
Michelle Cleere, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who spe-cializes in breaking emotional patterns that hold people back from achieving their physical goals, whether the motivation is to get healthier or beat the
competition. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and an MA in sports psychology, Cleere is one of the leading experts in exercise and sports psychology. She serves on the faculty of JFK University, works with Doctor Oz and has written for Triathlete magazine and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
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2012 USPTA National Surface Championship Series schedule:
Indoor Championships April 20-22
Fridley Life Time Fitness, Fridley, Minn.
Clay Court Championships March 23-25
BallenIsles Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
International Championships Sept. 16-19
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, Monterey, Calif.
Hard Court Championships Oct. 19-21
Hollytree Country Club, Tyler, Texas
Visit uspta.com for more information.
All USPTA Professional members in good standing are eligible to compete in any of the surface championships.
Congratulations to the following new USPTA members who fulfilled requirements between Nov. 7, 2011, and Feb. 29, 2012.
USPTA welcomes new members
Certified members
CaliforniaHeather HiattMichael KucharskiRamon OsaMatthew SkwaruzynskiHakop Tadevosian
ChinaJing Zhang
easternPeter BarrowcloughAndreas BlachereZoe ChildsTimothy CurranBruno GamaMarius JaskowskiBrett KraftAston LawsonJohn LeeElizabeth LevitSara MarkowitzRenata MattosKwang NoTimon Prosper
FloridaMichael ArrigoPhilippe AzarMatthew BoggsSheen CesareYao Lun ChangStephen De SilvaGerrit DisbergenDerron DonaldsonStephen DrosdickOwen ForbesNikkita FountainWilliam FountainElizabeth GabrielleDenver GreenConnie HenleyDarren HoltKenneth HorganKyoko JohnsonRobert KowalczykFred McCrackenDaniel MielkeGreg MishconJohn MossClifford RizziJohann SaurbierJoshua SturgisJames TinderRicardo TurnerDimitar VancovKevin Zimmaro
HawaiiWill HeavenJason HesterDiego MirandaAaron Tada
Paul Williams
intermountainKarabo MakgaleTravis McCaughanJacob NelsonDavid PulisDarren SidneySarah Stone
internationalMiguel Alvarez De Eulate GonzalezGeorg Casas HoelscherDavid Catala VelascoMario Cuellar GonzalezAngel DavilaMarcos De Las Heras VercherTarek FrancisEdgar Garcia SantosDorina Elena GiurgiuFrancisco Gomez MartinezMichael GrilliDoroteo Herrera SantosCharles HomewoodJuan Irineo Huerta NovasMatti KapylaMatthew LancasterRaul Llorente BenajesMiguel Angel Luz CruzSimon MacleodJesus Marquet OjedaFrancisco Martinez TovarPablo Martinez TovarGilberto Melquiades GarciaBernardo Meneses OrdonezLuis MorenoKenton MortonGillian O’KelleyCuauhtemoc Saul Perez ZarragaKerstin PolsterFrancis Edward PunoIvan Rodriguez MartinezEduardo Romero MontesJose De Jesus Silva RiosJadrian TurnquestRodrigo Valls SeguraJose Luis Vazquez MunozJakub Zeman
JPTAJunko GotoKazuhiko Hatta
Hiroaki HayashiYosuke HayashiYasuyuki IchinoseWataru InagamiTakahiro KakiuchiYuta KawamuraKoji MitsumoriTakaaki MuranakaNaotsugu NagakuraTakahiro NakamuraYuiko NomuraSatoshi ObuchiMasato OtaTakashi SasakiHiroaki ShimonakaKazuki TakahashiKeiji TamakiMineto TaniguchiAkira TsukamotoRyota YamamotoKuroda Yoshihide
Mid-AtlanticBradley ChaseDave GwynIlan Shvartz
Middle StatesLisa HaldasStephen QueenanTetiana SawchakThomas VanAntwerpJames Yen
MidwestKen BerlinJesse DavisJonathan DiamondAdam FordChristopher LimWil LofgrenDural MorrisJennifer O’BrienWayne OlivierJill PietrowskyMangal SriramArthur SteuberPhillip UrrutiaJohn Van Lokeren
Missouri ValleyMichael CanavanCarlos SalazarJuraj SekeraAndrew Shipp
New englandJonathan AronsteinEdward BanachCraig BautzMegan BreenRobert ChaseAshleigh HindsStephanie JurgensenSusan McAnneryAndrew Myers
Michaela Romanova
Northern Kyle BuchmeierCallee CondaNeal HagbergMarco Sanchez HernandezWilliam WildJose Williamson
Northern CaliforniaTarrin DougeryMichael FischerBryan JuinioIsamarie PerezKeith Pollak
Pacific NorthwestMaureen DuganArnel HipolitoLogan RauMichael Walter
San diegoJoel Myers
SouthernDavid ButlerRobert ClaytonFernando GuevaraBevan HewettCharles HopperAndre IpinceJoseph KempfPhillip KentChris LinkLeanne MannAndrew MeyersKristijan MitrovskiTimothy ScheuermanDrew SchrumMarkus TellScott WellonsMichael Worthington
SouthwestJohn CaveJennifer HamelJeremy Olsson
TexasCarmen AbeaboeruCharlton DoucetteDavid EdgarDarick GilmanFelipe HernandezNathan HurdChad MannNicholas MercadoTravis MorrisJeff ToyneGail TrostelMikhail TrukshaninOndrej Vana
Sarah WaggonerJohn WalterNick Zinsmeister
U.S. Territories & CanadaJonathan AdamsonLewis BachettiGabriel Montilla
RecreationalCoaches
CaliforniaJocel AlcedoMyles CrandallJaycee CruzGeorge MorenoMoe Moe Myinttun
easternGeorge BedrosianAndrew DunleavyNorman HegerAndrew ProvanJulie ShapiroFrancisco VazquezRonald WolinskyJoo Yoon
FloridaMarc BaudouinDaniel CapoteAngelina GaponovaJoseph GlasheenElliott JamesDouglas McHughZachary QuigleyRobert ReedArmand SegodoOleg Sorokin
intermountainScott FongMichael JonesJack LehrDaniel MageePaul Swink
Mid-AtlanticBrad DeWittJames DowningAlton EllzyJiang HongAndrew OrbanJerome Rider
MidwestDonovan AveryRichard BacherHeidi BuggeleGuy EngbinoRob LehnerJulius MashonganyikaJesse StirnemannE Vlachakis
Missouri ValleyArt MaedaMalachi MillbenHeather Nobler
New englandMark GarnerJames May
Northern Harrison Whiteley
Northern CaliforniaDel AndresJared FegertMichael HallAleksandr KotlyarMary LehmanMiro MarkovicEric NunnPayam ShahbodaghlooLuciano TorresCollin Vero-CasavantMatthew Weinapple
Pacific NorthwestMichael CalkinsHarold MaierJoseph OsthellerCraig Yahne
San diegoPhillis DattiloCynthia Green
SouthernOmar AlcainoGraham BattleAlesia CotmanThomas Dudzik-GackiStephanie GinsburgJason HamptonChristopher HarperHunter PerryJoey Ward
SouthwestEli Rabin
TexasMax KourimDavid Zamora
Corporate
Mid-AtlanticChevy Chase Club
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Award nominations due July 2, 2012Nominate an inspirational USPTA Professional today!
USPTA is looking for deserving tennis professionals who are growing the game of tennis as it accepts nominations for the 2012 national awards program. Awards are presented
in every facet of the tennis business in which USPTA members work. Don’t let your fellow USPTA professional go unnoticed. USPTA is accepting nominations for the 2012 National Awards Program through July 2. All Professional-level members are eligible. Award category definitions, nomination forms and guidelines are available at www.uspta.com, by calling 800-877-8248 or by send-ing a request to [email protected].
Award categories include: USPTA Stars are members who have dedicated many years to volunteering in grassroots tennis, and bring the sport and sports-manship to the players they touch. Their giving spirits have made them heroes in their own communities. Few of us will have heard of the people who receive this award, but their stories are inspir-ing, and almost all of us know at least one person who deserves a nomination. The USPTA Industry Excellence Award is given to teaching professionals who take both an altruistic and entrepreneurial at-titude toward their jobs. They use their own resources and those offered by the industry to build programs that bring tennis to more people. At the same time, they are successful in growing a tennis business. The recipient of this award will receive a $1,000 grant from the Tennis Industry Association and a Tennis Tutor ball ma-chine from Sports Tutor for use in his or her grassroots programs. The Alex Gordon Award for Professional of the Year recognizes a member who, over a career, has demonstrated exemplary achieve-ment in seven areas, including: contributions to USPTA and USTA; as a teaching professional, player and coach; in education, research and publications; and with other organizations, achievements and contributions. The Manager of the Year, Large- and Small-Facility, is the only USPTA award available to nonmembers. Applicants/nominees must be the general manager (in function, if not in title) of a club or tennis facility. College Coach of the Year and High School Coach of the Year award recipients are usually selected based on their results as team coaches, however, individual coaches may be considered. The Touring Coach of the Year is selected on the basis of his or her work with playing professionals on the ATP tour or the WTA tour and/or touring juniors. Players who have been the most successful at the USPTA In-ternational Championships, as well as international, national and sectional competition may apply for the Player of the Year award. The eight categories for this award are: Men’s open, women’s open, men’s 35-and-over, women’s 35-and-over, men’s 45-and-over,
women’s 45-and-over, men’s 55-and-over and women’s 55-and-over. The George Bacso Tester of the Year award recognizes the USPTA tester who does the most to advance certification oppor-tunities and the certification process. The USPTA Lessons for LifeTM Award recognizes those USPTA members who have done the most to raise money for charities through tennis events. While the award spotlights individuals who have raised large amounts of money, it also honors those hosting the most creative, original or unique tennis event to raise money for charities. An individual hosting an event raising the most money will not necessarily receive this award. The USPTA Tennis Across AmericaTM Award recognizes those USPTA members who have done the most to get people to play tennis. Established in 1990, TAA is the original, free, grassroots les-son program. It also has a multicultural segment that targets various communities and potential players who may not otherwise have the opportunity to play. While the award does look at individuals who have held the most free clinics with the greatest number of participants, it also looks at individuals hosting the most creative, original or unique free tennis event to get people to play the game. The USPTA Diversity Award recognizes those USPTA mem-bers who have demonstrated an outstanding ability to unite diverse populations within their community through tennis. The Tennis – for the health of it! SM Award recognizes those
Fernando Velasco receives the 2011 USPTA Lessons for Life Award.
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USPTA-certified members who have come up with the most unique event to support Tennis – for the health of it! (an initiative started in 2008 by the USPTA in an effort to bring tennis to everyone and encourage people to get fit through tennis). Division award recipients are not automatically nominated for national awards. Division award recipients should ask division leaders if they should complete their own nomination form. All nominations and supporting materials must be received at the World Headquarters by July 2. Nominations for the above awards may be submitted by a USPTA division or a certified USPTA member in good stand-ing, as long as an official application form is used. Member self-nominations are accepted. The nomination forms are Microsoft Word documents that may be completed in the program and then forwarded to USPTA by mail and/or e-mail. ALL applications can now be submitted as PDFs and submitted via email. Large PDF files may be burned to a CD/DVD and mailed in. The Awards Committee encourages applicants to submit their applications and all supporting materials in one of the above electronic formats. Send e-mail applications and questions to [email protected]. The World Headquarters must receive all applications and divi-sion yearly reports by the July 2 deadline. Having an application postmarked July 2 is not acceptable and those applications will not be considered by the Awards Committee. Applications submitted via email must be emailed by July 2 at 11:59 p.m. Central time. The entire application and ALL supporting materials must be re-ceived on or before the deadline date to be considered. The Awards Committee will not accept applications received after the deadline. Applications may be mailed or shipped to the headquarters. National awards will be presented Sept. 20 during the 2012 World Conference on Tennis, scheduled for Sept. 16-21 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif.
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GRIP COACH is a practical product that has simple and easy-to-follow guidelines, making it ideal for adults and kids to learn tennis grips. Players and coaches love the Grip Coach because it maximizes coaching time for everyone. Visit: www.gripcoach.com.au.
iPad application for tennis professionals. Designed for the iPad 2, the 10sPro application schedules students, creates lesson plans and incorporates video. See a demonstration at www.portland10s.com and click the YouTube link for more informa-tion. Available at the iTunes app store. Developed by Mike Stone, USPTA Pro 1; [email protected].
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Career developmentexams, upgrades & certification review courses
* 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 PTCA I 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 – $95; 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.
(4 credits for PTCA I segment)
April 2-3 San FranciscoApril 14-15 AtlantaApril 14-15 Aurora, Ill.April 14-15 Orlando, Fla.April 15 Big Rapids, Mich.April 15-16 Los AngelesApril 18-19 Tyler, TexasApril 19-20 Chatham, N.J.April 21-22 Big Rapids, Mich.April 21 Des Moines, IowaApril 22 Lexington, Ky.April 28-29 Fayetteville, N.C.April 29 Hilton Head Island, S.C.April 29 Conway, Ark.April 29 Nashville, Tenn.May 4 Frederick, Md.
May 5 BostonMay 5 Ocala, Fla.May 7 Seal Beach, Calif.May 12-13 Boca Raton, Fla.May 13 Louisville, Ky.May 14-15 Baton Rouge, La.May 18 Lancaster, Pa.May 18-19 Houston*May 20 Tupelo, Miss.May 20 St. LouisMay 20 Des Moines, IowaMay 24 West Orange, N.JMay 31- Portland, Ore. June 1June 3 Austin, TexasJune 3 Richmond, Va,
conventions(division conventions, 5 credits)
Receive your education credit report card via email by visiting the members-only section of uspta.com.
earn education credits from World Conference dVds
April 27-29 New england division Woodstock, Vt.
May 17-20 Southern division Suwanee, Ga.
May 18-20 Middle States division Landisville, Pa.
May 20-21 eastern division Mount Kisco, N.Y.
May 28- Florida division June 3 Port St. Lucie, Fla.
accredited professional coachTo receive APC credits, professional members must accurately fill out APC attendance forms with the seminar/course number, their name, presenter’s name, and they will have the ability to rate the seminar/course. The form must then be turned in at the end of the seminar/course. The forms will be available as members arrive at seminars or courses and must be turned in as members leave. If members arrive late or leave early, then they will not receive credit for attending.
specialty courses
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. Schedule is subject to change. Call the USPTA Education Department for more information or email [email protected].
specialist degrees
CPD (Competitive Player Development) – Gained through the USA Tennis High Performance Coaching Program administered by the USA Tennis Coaching Education Department.
For more information about USPTA’s specialist degrees, including applica-tions, please visit our website at www.uspta.com or contact the USPTA Education Department at 800-USPTA-4U or [email protected].
little Tennis®
Facility Management Computer Technology Sport Science Competitive Player development Pro Shop Operations Wheelchair Tennis
cardio tennis
Please visit www.growingtennis.com (workshops) to register online.
Team coaching, April 12, Houston, D. Porter
TBA, Woodstock, Vt.
TBA, Suwanee, Ga.
TBA, Landisville, Pa.
TBA, Port St. Lucie, Fla.
April 2 New YorkApril 23 New OrleansApril 30 San AntonioMay 5 Vancouver, CanadaMay 7 Berkeley, Calif.May 14 Midlothian, Va.May 19 PhoenixJune 2 Nashville, Tenn.June 3 Portland, Ore.June 16 Kirkland, Wash.June 16 Blufton, S.C.
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Industry actionMembersAn award-winning tennis
writer, a USPTA Master Professional and two former professional tennis players will become part of USTA Eastern history on April 27 as the Junior Tennis Foundation hosts its 25th Annual Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. The inductees are Nancy Gill McShea, an award-winning tennis writer and co-author of “Tennis in New York”; Ron Rebhuhn, a longtime adult tournament director and USPTA Master Professional; Molly Van Nostrand Rice, a three-time Wimbledon quarterfinalist; and Peter Rennert, a former Australian Open quarterfinalist and the founder of a company dedicated to wellness and longevity. Proceeds from the annual dinner benefit the Junior Tennis Foundation, which provides scholarships for junior players and special populations throughout the Eastern Section. Since its creation in 1979, the Junior Tennis Foundation has given out more than $2 million in grants. For more information and to register, contact Ellen Del Colle, executive director of the JTF, at (914) 325-2465 or [email protected].
USPTA Master Professional and former Professional of the Year Angel lopez was recently honored by the Barrio Station youth center for his work on behalf of low-income Latino youth
in the San Diego area. Lopez received the Carlos Quintana President’s Award for his contributions of equipment and the time he spends teaching tennis to the area’s underprivileged children served by Barrio Station.
Member product showcase USPTA Pro lee Couillard
created the Keiki 65, the first “high performance” junior racquet on the market designed specifically for kindergarteners and first- and second-graders. Couillard, the head tennis professional at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been teaching tennis to young children for the past 22 years. He is a Little Tennis Specialist with the USPTA and a national USTA QuickStart trainer. Until now, younger players (ages 8 and under) have not had the option to experience the feel and touch of a racquet with a smaller head size. Like adults, junior players need a personalized racquet based on their athleticism, size and strength. The design goal was to make a proportional racquet in head, length and grip size for a young child and not max out on the legal trampoline-effect limit.
The Keiki 65 is sold on eBay (ebay.com) for $85. For more information on the racquet, visit http://iws.punahou.edu/user/lcouillard/2011/10/keiki_65_tennis_racket.html.
ManufacturersBabolat has announced that
Sam Querrey has been chosen to use Babolat racquets for the next three years. The 24-year-old Las Vegas
resident has signed an international agreement with Babolat that assures he will be equipped with innovative Babolat tennis products through 2015. He will play with the AeroPro Drive GT Plus to steadily improve his game and advance his rankings. Querrey, currently ranked No. 85 on the ATP Tour, became the first player to win a challenger event in his pro debut (2006). His career-high ATP ranking, so far, was No. 17 in January 2011. Known by fans as “The Samurai,” Querrey possesses a powerful serve. In addition to advancing his career on the tennis court, Querrey plays in tournaments to raise money for Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
MiscellanyA new book, “Titanic: The
Tennis Story,” by Lindsay Gibbs ($12.95, New Chapter Press), tells the incredible stories of tennis players Dick Williams and Karl Behr, two young athletes who survived the sinking of the Titanic in
1912, met on the rescue ship Carpathia, went on to become teammates on the U.S. Davis Cup team and
faced each other in the quarterfinals of the 1914 U.S. Championships (U.S. Open). Williams, who was traveling with his father, nearly lost his legs to the freezing water. There’s also a true love story: Behr proposed to his future wife on the ill-fated journey. The book is available for order on Amazon.com. Also, a new exhibit at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum in Newport, R.I., pays tribute to the two Hall of Famers.
The Human Performance Institute Division of Wellness & Prevention Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of helping elite athletes and business executives increase performance in highly competitive environments by expanding their energy. In 1991, USPTA Master Professionals Jim loehr, ed.d., a renowned performance psychologist, and Jack Groppel, Ph.d., an internationally recognized authority on human performance, fitness, and nutrition, founded HPI and became pioneers in developing Energy Management Technology. In 2008, Johnson & Johnson acquired HPI, and included it as part of its new Wellness & Prevention business. The integration has helped HPI reach an even larger audience than before. The company, whose premier
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Industry actionoffering is the Corporate Athlete® Course, served 25 of the Fortune 100 companies in 2011 alone. For more information, visit hpinstitute.com.
Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club will be hosting a Tennis and Rockin’ Blues Event featuring One-on-One Doubles®, the new game of tennis sanctioned by the USTA, on Saturday, April 21. This prize money shootout will feature tennis greats Murphy Jensen, 1993 French Open doubles champion; Donald Johnson, 2001 Wimbledon doubles champion; Johan Kriek, 1981 and 1982 Australian Open singles champion; and Tim Wilkison, former ATP star with wins over John McEnroe, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. This One-on-One Doubles shootout will be televised on the Tennis Channel. There will be a pro-am prize money doubles tournament featuring the area’s top tennis talents, from noon-2:15 p.m., and a USTA 10 and under program presentation featuring One-on-One Doubles from 2:30-3:15 p.m. Club doors open at
noon for the events. There will be a live, rockin’ blues concert after-party from 7-9 p.m., with the legendary Jimmy Hall and Friends. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Interfaith Emergency Services of Ocala. Two Tennis and Rockin’ Blues Events featuring One-on-One Doubles have been held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the home of the U.S. Open. Since the game’s inception in 2004, One-on-One Doubles has been played at ATP, USTA and ITA national events. The game’s founder, ed Krass, is also the founder/director of the College Tennis Exposure Camp, a summer camp program taught exclusively by head college coaches for aspiring college-bound tennis players. General admission tickets are $30 in advance, $40 day of event. To purchase tickets online, go to www.ticketweb.com and type in “Tennis and Rockin’ Blues Event.” For more information, call 813-864-9031. For more information about this event, visit www.tennisandrockinblues.com.
The USPTA Midwest Division honored its 2011 award winners and 2012 Hall of Fame inductees at its division conference, held Jan. 26-28 in Lincolnshire, Ill.
Midwest award winners were:
Women’s Open Player of the Year – Christina Keesey, Ohio
Men’s Open Player of the Year – Brian Hornburg, Wisconsin
Men’s 35-and-over Player of the Year – Jim Slonac, Wisconsin
Men’s 45-and-over Player of the Year – Brian Nester, Kentucky
Women’s 45-and-over Player of the Year – Sheila Chiricosta, Ohio
Men’s 55-and-over Player of the Year – Joe Lyden, Illinois
Midwest Outstanding Education – William Eng, Illinois
Tester of the Year – Will Cleveland, Indiana
Charity Event of the Year under $10,000 – Japanese Red Cross event at Forest View Racquet and Fitness Club in Arlington Heights, Ill.
Charity Event of the Year over $10,000 – WTT Smash Hits benefiting the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland
High School Coach of the Year – Charlie Painter, Ohio
College Coach of the Year – Ron Albers of the Vincennes University
Individual Coach of the Year – Bryan Smith, Indiana
Rookie of the Year – Nick Laskaris, Ohio
Nancy Mickler Memorial Award – Catherine Thomas, Ohio
Fay Tooley Memorial Award – Manolito Kehoss, Wisconsin
Facility Manager of the Year – Derek Ameel, Michigan
Illinois State Professional of the Year – Barbara Rueth
Indiana State Professional of the Year – Jon Bemisderfer
Michigan State Professional of the Year – David Brown
Ohio State Professional of the Year – Kevin Brandalik
Wisconsin State Professional of the Year – Matthew Boughton
Midwest Professional of the Year – Mike Andrews
Four USPTA members voted into the 2012 Midwest Division Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Greg Aten, Master Professional Jorge Capestany, Master Professional Will Cleveland, and Mike Woody. Induction will take place in August at the 2012 Western & Southern Tennis Tournament in Cincinnati.
USPTA California Division award winners:Pete Brown Lifetime Achievement Award – Wayne BryanProfessional of the Year – Chris OjakianSpecial Needs Coach of the Year – Cari BuckCommunity Service Award – Richard SpurlingFacility Manager of the Year – Dee HenryPlayer of the Year – Rob HorschCollege Coach of the Year – Gary VictorHigh School Coach of the Year – Lori HollisterDistrict 1 Pro of the Year – Scott BurtonDistrict 2 Pro of the Year – Jeff RichardsDistrict 3 Pro of the Year – Craig CignarelliDistrict 4 Pro of the Year – Desmond Oon, Ph.D., Master ProfessionalDistrict 5 Pro of the Year – Barry FriedmanDistrict 6 Pro of the Year – Allan Iverson
Adidas has launched micoach Tennis, bringing together the digital and physical world in ways never seen before in an iOS app. Visualize your speed stats collected by the miCoach Speed Cell, a device that sits inside a cavity of the adipower barricade 7.0 tennis shoes or clips onto your laces to measure your speed, rallies and distance covered during your tennis matches or training sessions. Experience the training system professional tennis players use to stay at the top of their game, courtesy of tennis star Andrea Petkovic. Share and compare your tennis stats with your friends or the entire world via Facebook, Twitter or email, and get in-game rewards for your real-life workouts. Send them to micoach.com, where they will be compared with stats from tennis players from all over the world. MiCoach Speed Cell is for smartphone, tablet, PC or MAC and is available for $70 at adidas Sport Performance stores or shopadidas.com.
