experience 2015 issue1

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EXPERIENCEC l i f f D rys d a l e T e n n i s

TENNISHighlights of the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami celebrity events that kick off the BNP Paribas and Miami Open in style.

The ultimate vacation experience.

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Spring/Summer 2015

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The sweet sound of a well struck tennis ball comes from two different worlds in our lives.

From the sun drenched heat of Melbourne through the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, to the extravagance of the US Open. Those are the sounds of fame, fortune, public attention and worldwide media.

There are other sounds equally sweet. A new stroke learned, a new found friend’s squeal of delight at a half volley winner or an ace that slides off the line just out of reach.

Make our tennis destinations your center stage to create your own sounds.

Cliff Drysdale Tennis and our partners make available what is the world’s greatest game. We realize, however, that there are numerous other challenging sports and activities for you and your family to choose from, and we want to offer all this to you and much more!

Experience one of our tennis destinations and we assure you it will be both fun and memorable for the entire family!

Looking forward to seeing you! Cliff & DiAnna Drysdale

a note from DiAnna and Cliff

7 THINGS I WOULD CHANGE

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THE RITZ-CARLTON KEY BISCAYNE, MIAMI , FL

OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION RESORT AMELIA ISLAND, FL

HAWKS CAY RESORT DUCK KEY, FL

COPPERWYND RESORT & CLUBSCOTTSDALE, AZ

OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA CARLSBAD, CA

OMNI RANCHO LAS PALMAS RESORT & SPA RANCHO MIRAGE, CA

STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT STRATTON MOUNTAIN, VT, VA

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Tennis Resort Previews

Experience All-Star Tennis with Cliff Drysdale

Calender of CDT Signature Events

Strong Body, Strong Play

Tennis enthusiasts have never experienced anything quite like the star-studded events hosted by Cliff Drysdale Tennis and their resort partners.

“Hours put into pure strength building give you the foundation to enhance your performance on the court”

Stay & Play

Cliff Notes

Breathe Notice 42

Red Ledges 52

Tennis at In-Shape Health Clubs 46

Cliff Drysdale Tennis Ladies Retreats A truly unique and amazing tennis camp experience!

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Cliff Drysdale Tennis Launches Charitable Foundation

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National CDT Facility Directory 54

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Tennis Travel Writer Rick Limpert joined the Cliff Drysdale Team in Rancho Mirage for their inaugural “Tennis With The Stars” event on March 10, 2015. The Coachella Valley tennis extravaganza germinated out of the success of Drysdale’s yearly Miami Open kickoff charity event

at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. Titled the “All-Star” Tennis Event, it is now in its sixth year and benefiting TECHO, a charitable organization that seeks to overcome poverty in the slums of Latin America and the Caribbean. Read on for Rick’s firsthand account of

the Drysdale experience of playing tennis with the stars in California…

“Tennis With the Stars” took over the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage as a preview to the action that would take place the next two weeks at the BNP

Professional tennis has been coming to South Florida and the Coachella Valley for 40 years, but tennis enthusiasts have never experienced anything quite like the intimate, exclusive and star-studded events hosted by Cliff Drysdale Tennis and their resort partners at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami and Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA.

By Rick Limpert

Experience All-Star

Tennis with Cliff Drysdale

Former World No. 1 Jelena Jankovic is ready at the net. Photo Credit: Rick Limpert


Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

The difference is this was tennis you could actually play with the stars of the ATP and WTA Tours. This year’s event offered the opportunity to take the court with the likes of ATP World Tour top-10 players, Kei Nishikori of Japan and David Ferrer of Spain. Add in 16-time major championship winner, Martina Hingis, and former WTA No. 1, Jelena Jankovic, and words cannot describe how special this event was!

Words like “amazing,” “awesome” and “unreal,” were heard echoing throughout the Rancho Las Palmas Country Club during the five hours of pro am and professional play.

Many thanks to Cliff Drysdale Tennis and their stable of pros that run the tennis program at the Omni Rancho

Las Palmas.

Attendees started the day with a high energy, Cliff Drysdale Tennis-style pro am featuring Drysdale pros and WTA pro, Danielle Lao, playing with amateurs in a round robin format.

If “King of the Court” competitions are your thing, you were in luck. This was your chance to play points against and get the best of Hingis and Jankovic in a fun, but competitive environment.

Talk about competitive; two media members then took the court with Ferrer and Nishikori. First, with a chance to return Nishikori’s serves in a “serve off,” and that was followed by a short match with the two writers/broadcasters and the pros that produced some decent tennis.

Kids were even included as David Ferrer took the court to play some

points with a 10-year old, and then finally a mixed doubles match with Nishikori, Ferrer, Hingis and Jankovic, which entertained a few hundred spectators and the pro am participants.

Gift bags packed with items from Wilson, a tube of ProTennis sunscreen and a gift card from the PGA Superstore were given to all. The Omni also hosted a champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception where the participants were able to meet the ATP and WTA pros following the tennis.

For a first time event, this was an overhead smash winner. Cliff Drysdale Tennis is upping the ante when it comes to tennis in the California desert. Look for this event to be bigger in 2016 and beyond.

Time to hit the practice courts.Now serving...World No. 8 David Ferrer.

Photo Credit: Rick Limpert

L to R World No. 8 David Ferrer, NY Times writer Ben Rothenberg, World No. 5 Kei

Nishikori and author Rick Limpert. Photo Credit: Rick Limpert


Celebrity Tennis Guests Support TECHO at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami for the 6th Annual All-Star Tennis Charity Benefit March 24, 2015.

Photos by techo.org/us

CDT Gallery: Highlights From All Star Tennis Event in Miami

Santiago Giraldo and Diego Firpo sporting their new TECHO gear.Guests enjoy champagne at the welcome reception.

Venus and Serena William share a laugh between points.


Event guests Ray Collins and Erin Hunter.

All Stars Kei Nishikori, Martina Hingis, Chris Evert, Ana Ivanovic, Serena & Venus Williams.

Pro am and media guests pose for photos with the stars.

VIP sponsors and the Stars. Members of the Cliff Drysdale Tennis corporate team and guests


Upcoming Calendar of CDT Signature Events

Ladies Tennis Retreats

Gather the ladies and join us for one of the Best Weeks in Tennis! Discover unmatched ladies getaways

presented by Cliff Drysdale Tennis!

Omni Amelia Island Plantation ResortAmelia Island, FL

October 14-18

The Ritz-Carlton Key BiscayneMiami, FL

October 7th-11thOctober 21st-25th

Men’s Tennis Retreats

Hawks Cay ResortDuck Key, FL

October 1-4

Professional Tournaments

Cliff Drysdale Tennis is proud to partner with the ITF and USTA Pro Circuit to host professional men’s and women’s tournaments with prize money totaling $60K in 2015.

Central Texas $50K Women’s Pro Challenge, a USTA Pro Circuit Even

John Newcombe Estate & Country ClubNew Braunfels, TXNovember 2nd-8th

Bluewater Bay $10K Men’s Futures Pro Circuit Championships

Bluewater Bay Tennis CenterNicevile, FL

November 9-15

Cliff Drysdale Signature Company Events

Step onto a Cliff Drysdale Tennis court, and the experience will be memorable, the opportunities endless. Providing the “Ultimate Tennis Experience” is not just an essential component of our company mission, it is the promise of the special, life-changing events that accompany your participation in this sport of a lifetime with us.

Interested in booking a stay n’ play resort experience during one of our events? Contact [email protected].

Priyanka CupLuxury Tennis Weekend Benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami, FLNovember 6th – 8th

CDT/In-Shape Tournament of Champions

In-Shape Fairfield Rancho SolanoFairfield, CA

November 14th – 15th


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Let us help you remember feeling sun-kissed.

Let us replace fluorescent lights with a stunning sunset.

Let us make time irrelevant for a week.

Comfort You – The perfect package to spoil you with$50 daily resort credit and daily breakfast for two.For reservations, contact your travel professional,call The Ritz-Carlton at 800-241-3333 or visit onlineat ritzcarlton.com/keybiscayne.

Offer valid through December 31, 2015 and is subject to availability. Does not apply to groups; cannot be combined with any other offer and is not applicable forRewards redemption. Advanced reservations are required. A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity. Norefund or credit for unused portion. Void where prohibited. ©2015 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

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SAVE THE DATE

November 6th - 8th, 2015at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

Join Ray Allen, Karim Alibhai, Cliff Drysdale and their families and friends for a luxurious tennis weekend to benefit the

JDRF. Sponsors and guests will enjoy:

Luxury Accommodations 2 Day Pro Am with the Stars Champions Shootout Exhibition Gala Reception & Auctions

FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT PRIYANKACUP.COM

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The Ritz-Carlton K e y B i s cay n e , M i a m i

Max Mangones

Director of Tennis

P: 305.365.4300

E: [email protected]

There is a little island paradise just 20 minutes from the chic Miami attractions. Just 2 bridges away, you feel like you are transported to a Caribbean paradise. The island is home to the world-renowned The Ritz-Carlton and Crandon Park Tennis Center, host of the “World’s 5th Grand Slam” the Miami Open. This is Key Biscayne.

Our Tennis Garden is the largest facility of any Ritz-Carlton worldwide. We will pamper and take care of you in a first class environment from start to finish. Please come and join me

and my international team of pros on the courts, and follow up a drill session by pampering yourself at the spa, poolside, or on our white sandy private beach.

Our second Key Biscayne facility, Crandon Park Tennis Center, is led by our Director of Tennis, Freddy Goncalves from Portugal. The facility is home to our local academy, which hosts a rock solid level of juniors training daily, and our world famous summer camp programs.

Escape to our island paradise and make our courts your home.

Resort Features: • 10 Har-tru® courts

• 1 Championship hard court

• Two outdoor heated oceanfront swimming pools and whirlpool

• Water recreation activities including windsurfing, sailing and kayaking

• Five minutes away from the par-72 crandon park golf course

• A 20,000 square-foot mobil four-star luxury spa and salon

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Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort

A m e l i a I s l a n d , F L

Sal Barbaro

Director of Tennis

P: 904.277.5151


In a world where so much looks familiar, be prepared for a dramatic delight of the senses as you arrive at Amelia Island.

This newly Re-Imagined Plantation maintains it’s old world character and charm amidst the luxurious renovations courtesy of Omni Hotels & Resorts.

There is world-class golf, miles long white sandy beaches, quaint villages and a nature-inspired spa.

The tennis club is hidden in a forest of majestic oaks. Many remember this center court from battles over the years, broadcast on NBC and ESPN.

Since our arrival in 2012, we have worked hard to recreate the halcyon years here with the tennis courts bustling with players from around town and around the world.

If tennis is any part of your reason to take a holiday, this is where you need to be!

Resort Features: • Ranked #1 tennis resort in the world by tennis resorts online

• 23 Har-tru® tennis courts

• Nature-inspired signature spa

• 3 Miles of wide, uncrowded beaches

• 80,000 Sq. Feet of flexible meeting space

• 54 Holes of championship golf


A view with a room.

©2015 Omni Hotels & Resorts

Have Fun in the Sun! Stay two or more nights with us and you’ll receive a $200 resort credit. Enjoy award-winning tennis programs by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, along with paddleboarding, Segway™ tours, nine restaurants, world-class golf, a luxurious spa, and much more.

Enjoy our special packages today at omnihotels.com/ameliaspecials or call 1-800-843-6664


Cliff Drysdale Tennis Ladies RetreatsA t r u ly u n i q u e a n d a m a z i n g t e n n i s ca m p e x p e r i e n c e !

“Absolutely the best girl time! Best instruction that you are going to find anywhere. All of the

pros are very helpful and fun to work with, making the weekend a memorable experience!”

- Patti Mcgill (Rogers, AR)

I thought why just guys?”- Cliff Drysdale

Ladies Retreats Include:• 4 Nights luxurious resort accommodations

• 15 Hours of tennis instruction

• 4.5 Hours of match play with on-court coaching

• World-famous team competition

• Daily breakfast buffet

• Welcome reception, cocktail party & dinner

• Costume party and off-site dinner

For 5 days you will be building camaraderie and friendship that will last a lifetime. Passionate and enthusiastic tennis players from around the country that want to have fun on and off the court, hit a lot of balls and improve their game.

“After years of hilarity at Newk’s men’s fantasy camp in Texas,

Are you interested in joining the fun at our Ladies Retreats?Visit Bestweekintennis.com for Ladies Retreat dates, locations and more information.

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One of the picturesque seven islands of Marathon, FL, Duck Key is a pleasant sandy islet situated in the center of the Florida Keys. Hawks Cay Resort is an ideal family or romantic getaway.

Surrounded by the sights and sounds of soft surf and dolphins, there is plentiful sea life to explore just off our shores. Just south of Duck Key is The Old Seven Mile Bridge. Once a single railway track used to travel from Miami to Key West, there are now 2 lane bridges that are listed on

the National Register of Historical Places. Parts of the railroad still remain intact after the big hurricane.

This is my destination, your destination that you will revisit in every holiday dream. The island paradise will trumpet its memories as you reminisce about your time here. Perhaps most importantly you will remember the ace and drop-shot that won you the set that took you to a third on the tennis courts at Hawks Cay!

Hawk Cay ResortD u c k K e y , F L

Michael Stedronsky

Director of Tennis

P: 305.743.7000


Resort Features: • 4 Har-tru®courts & 4 championship hard courts

• Full service fitness center and spa

• Island lagoon beach area & 5 swimming pools

• Guided fishing tours

• Water sports including: para-sailing, kayaking, and jet ski tours

• Snorkeling, scuba and scuba diving

• 3 restaurants

NATURE CREATED THE VIEWS

WE CREATE THE EXPERIENCE.

Book your experience and take advantage of our Fall Packages at www.copperwynd.com/specials.

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Located in a quiet corner of the vibrant Sonoran Desert, the intimate, boutique-style CopperWynd Resort & Club boasts accommodations that provide guests with a measure of tranquility that stands alone, even among Scottsdale’s many renowned resorts. The CopperWynd tennis center features nine lighted championship tennis courts including; a stadium exhibition court, Tennis Boutique, and a spectator’s terrace. Additional resort amenities include a spa, health and fitness center, luxuriously tranquil pool areas, and the award-winning

Alchemy Restaurant and Wine Bar. Golf packages are also available at the nearby Sunridge Canyon Golf Course.

“CopperWynd Resort & Club pairs breathtaking scenery with world-class accommodations and amenities,” states Don Henderson, CEO of Cliff Drysdale Tennis. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the tennis program to the next level. The resort and club are spectacular and we are confident that CopperWynd will soon be known as the premier tennis destination in Arizona!”

Cliff Drysdale Tennis will oversee the resort’s tennis program effective May 1, 2015. The tennis team has enacted plans to expand and revitalize the

tennis experience for members and resort guests alike at the Scottsdale vacation destination.

CopperWynd Resort & Club

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“CopperWynd Resort & Club pairs

breathtaking scenery with world-class

accommodations and amenities,”-Don Henderson, CEO of Cliff Drysdale Tennis.

For more information about the CopperWynd /Cliff Drysdale Tennis programs, please contact the tennis staff at [email protected]


Great tennis players are born on the court through countless hours of practice and play. Drill after drill, swing after swing...you work on your speed, precision, and power. I applaud you all for pursuing such an amazing sport!

I have worked with many athletes in my career as a trainer and one thing I know for sure is that resistance

training is a basic requirement for sports performance, muscular endurance and injury prevention. Hours put into pure strength building give you the foundation to enhance your performance on the court.

I prepare full-body resistance training programs for my athletes at least two, preferably three days, per week.

Full-body strength training sessions

give you the most bang for your buck and ensure you have a balanced program. In each workout, you perform upper body push exercises (targeting shoulders, chest and triceps), upper body pull exercises (targeting back and biceps), legs and core exercises. Ideally, you do four exercises per section, circuiting through the exercises in giant sets and repeating the giant set three times.

Strong Body, Strong PlayBy WENDY SALLIN

Full-body strength training sessions give you the most bang for your buck and ensure you have a balanced program.


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Once you finish a section (i.e., upper body pull), then you move on to do three giant sets of the next section (i.e., upper body push). Then on to the legs and core sections.

Doing giant sets will allow you to transition from one exercise to the other without having to take long breaks in between. Do 8-15 repetitions of each exercise, using a weight load that you would rate

as a 7 or 8 (on a scale of 1-10) in difficulty level. For the core exercises, perform them for 30-45 seconds each. You may increase the duration of the core exercises as your fitness level increases.


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Wendy Sallin is the Director of Fitness at PFC Fitness Camp, based out of Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. She has a B.A. in Sociology from U.C. Santa Barbara and is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, NASN Licensed Sports Nutritionist and RRCA Certified Running Coach. She has worked in the fitness industry since 2003. Wendy has advanced education in various specialties such as functional training, corrective exercise, cardiovascular performance testing, and is currently pursuing her license to become a Muscle Activation

Techniques Specialist. She works with clients of all fitness and wellness levels, from individuals recovering from strokes and heart attacks to competitive athletes seeking higher levels of sports performance. Personally, Wendy has been actively involved in sports and fitness for almost four decades, starting as a gymnast. In college, she found her new passion of running and has been running ever since! She is a proud mom of a 14-year-old girl, who is rock climber and runner.

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Ca r ls b a d , CA

Bryce Cunningham

Director of Tennis

P: 760.929.6387


The sun peacefully comes into view beyond the San Marcos Mountains as a new day emerges; and when the day comes to an end, locals witness the mirage effects of temperature inversions over the ocean causing a fleeting glimmer of a brilliant green tint at sunset, better know to the San Diegans as the “green flash.”

A vacation at La Costa is a getaway with endless activity and plenty of

options for the whole family throughout the year. Southern California’s unique splendor, is that in one day you can enjoy the beaches and renowned surf, and in just a

short couple hours experience the mountains, on occasion, complete with snow and winter activities.

We have two exciting additions to tennis at La Costa in 2015. We now offer a TennisFit program together with PFC Fitness. Participants will enjoy a physical training and nutrition program with 10 hours of tennis instruction, working on all aspects of the game burning a ton of calories! La Costa has also been invited to host World Team Tennis. We are very hopeful and excited to bring this level of entertaining tennis to Southern California fans this summer!

Resort Features: • 17 hard and clay courts (7 lighted)

• Luxuriously appointed rooms, suites and villas

• Two championship golf courses designed by PGA legends

• The Spa at La Costa, a renowned wellness spa ranked in the top 5 spas in the nation


Check out upon arrival.

©2015 Omni Hotels & Resorts

Escape the everyday with the perfect getaway to the nation’s #1 wellness spa & original destination for mind, body & sport. Unwind today with the Spa & Splendor package, including: luxurious accommodations, two rejuvenating spa treatments, lunch for two at the Spa Café, parking & much more.

To book your sensational spa getaway please call 800-854-5000 • omnihotels.com/lacosta

SPA AND SPLENDOR PACKAGE

Starting at $455/night

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Named as one of Tennis Magazine’s Top 50 USA Tennis Resorts, our relaxing Palm Springs resort beckons with incredible views, rejuvenating spa treatments, sparkling pools, impeccable dining and championship golf. Escape now to discover the ultimate desert oasis.

866.423.1195 omnirancholaspalmas.com

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Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & SpaR a n c h o M i r a g e , CA

Jerome Millet

Director of Tennis

P: 760.837.2342


I have been fortunate to live, travel and work in different areas in the

United States, but the desert of California is truly a place like no other. The opportunity to play tennis when it is a balmy 80 degrees surrounded by palm trees and vistas of snowy mountains is so gorgeous and surreal. Sometimes you find yourself having to stop playing for a few minutes to simply enjoy the view!

Our 25 courts are conveniently

located in the middle of our 27-hole golf course. This is not your typical tennis offering, we are serious about our program! There are also several world-class events that take place in the area, such as the BNP Paribas Tennis Open in March and the Coachella music festivals in April.

There are fantastic things to do year-round. From Palm Springs Aerial Tramway or a trip to Joshua Tree National Park, it’s endless entertainment for the whole family!

Resort Features: • 25 state-of-the-art tennis courts

• Lazy river, two waterslides and cliff-side hot tub in Splashtopia

• Four resort restaurants

• 50,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space

• 27-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course

• 20,000 square-foot European spa with 26 treatment rooms


Cliff Drysdale Tennis has announced the launch of The Cliff Drysdale Foundation, a donor-advised fund managed by the NBACF. Don Henderson, CEO and Kimberly Arena, VP of Sales and Marketing of Cliff Drysdale Tennis will advise the fund, with a mission of providing support through the game of tennis to organizations and programs that enhance the lives and well-being of others.

“We are thrilled for the launch the Cliff Drysdale Foundation,” stated Arena. “Since the inception of Cliff Drysdale Tennis, we have had the honor and privilege to be a part of so many successful philanthropic endeavors which have raised over a million dollars for charitable

Cliff Drysdale Tennis Launches Charitable Foundation

organizations of all sizes and scopes. We look forward to continuing this tradition in Cliff ’s name for generations to come with targeted efforts through tennis to better the lives of others.”

The Foundation is dedicated to raise funds through the tennis endeavors of Cliff Drysdale Tennis and their partners; providing grants for improving the quality of life of children and adults, people with disabilities, and others with special needs through tennis and education programs and events that are based on health, fitness, character-building, and self-improvement.

In 2015, the Cliff Drysdale Foundation is proud to support the following organizations:

JDRF through the Priyanka Cup Pro Am Weekend at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami.

Aceing Autism, Tennis Thanks the Troops and LOVE (Leaving Out Violence Everywhere) through the Central Texas Women’s Pro

New Community Fund Dedicated To Improving The Lives Of Others Through Tennis

Challenge

For more information about the Cliff Drysdale Foundation, to sponsor events, or to make a donation, please contact Kimberly Arena, Fund Advisor at [email protected] or call 830. 625.5911.

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Robert Menzies

Director of Tennis

P: 802.297.4236


My first memories of working in America began at Stratton Mountain Resort. As I took the train into Vermont, I was preparing for an 18 month position with no real idea what was in store for me. When I arrived, the summer was in full swing with

adult clinics and kids camp taking place daily, and a lot of smiling faces on and off the court! I knew then that I was home.

All year round there is a family feel

to our New England resort. The mountain becomes a hub of activity during the summer as preparations for holiday celebrations such as 4th of July and the annual Wanderlust Yoga and Music festival loom. As leaves change color and the temperature becomes colder, our winter program is vastly different, but with just as much activity! Our indoor courts and world-class athletic center paired with the winter playground outdoors create a unique tennis experience for all to enjoy!

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Resort Features: • 7 hard courts, 8 European red clay courts & 2 indoor courts

• Big mountain skiing and snowboarding on 94 trails with more than 100 acres of glades and top rated terrain parks

• Spring, summer and fall activities including; hiking, biking, fly fishing tours, golf, tennis, scenic gondola rides, paintball and more!

• Indoor and outdoor pools

• 27 hole golf course


STAMINA . STRENGTH . POWER

A quiet, presently conscious mind will equate to a calmer, stronger performance on the court. Learn tips on how to quiet your mental chatter and connect with your breath from Stratton Mountain Resort’s yogini extraordinaire Sally Larkin.


breath now? Smoothing breath over the roughness of our activity can add stamina, strength and power.

There are many great techniques that move air, energy, awareness and solidify us to the present moment. In yoga ujjayi breath (ooh-jai-ee) helps blend breath, motion and mind together. With mouth closed, gently constrict back of the throat, almost like snoring. But lengthen the inhale and exhale to allow an audible, even, in breath and out, to sound like the ocean. This slow, thin rhythmic line of breath creates a balance of heat and cooling

by steadily oxygenating the blood through a strenuous practice. With time this technique becomes easier, deeper, longer and more silent.

Apply these elements or at least a deeper noticing of your breath to your quiet moments and to everyday movement, folding sheets, walking the dog, lifting weights, playing tennis. Come back to the basics, draw in new cleansing air and expel old spent air. Smoothly add breath, on breath, on breath. Each a fresh start. Focus on the noticing, just breathe. Take note and just be.

A breath, seems simple right? But have you sat still to notice. I’m not talking meditation, yet, though this would help. This is more. More like a general study, of something that is such a part of us that we tend to forget, take for granted and don’t realize ways to improve.

Take a few minutes, sit tall or lie still, notice everything about your normal quiet breath. Maybe cover ears, breathe loud, then quiet, maybe long, short and panting. Is your mouth open? Close it. Most animals breathe through the nose. Use yours. Besides smell, the nose and nasal canal also measure temperature, add humidity and clean the air for the lungs. Place hands on chest and belly, breathe naturally. Notice, does your belly rise, fall, with inhale or exhale? If you’re like me, stop “reverse breathing,” that’s pulling the belly in on inhale. Or does your chest move more? Nudge the breath deeper, lower. Let the abdomen move out a little with the inhale filling from low to high. Exhale high to low by first relaxing the upper chest, finish by gently squeezing air out of the low abdomen. Deeper breath alleviates anxiety.

Add motion. Inhale while the body and spine rise, open or expand. Exhale through folds, twists, contractions or contact. How is your

“There are many great techniques that move air, energy, awareness and solidify us to the present moment”

Breathe NoticeSally Larkin

STAMINA . STRENGTH . POWER


Cliff Notes

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THINGS I WOULD CHANGE


If I was the commissioner of tennis... There are 7 things I would change.

Cliff Notes

1 No more shrieking! Decibel levels strictly enforced. Rod Laver told me he finally watched a woman’s final at the last US Open because he won’t watch the Shriekers.

2 Challenge systemChallenge system on every tournament court. This has changed the tennis atmosphere and competition for the better.

3 On court time clock.

To speed up the game and finish with the interminable waits between points. Enough with the time consuming high fives, chest bumping and chatter between doubles partners after every point.

4 Four all instead of six all.

Play a tiebreak in best of five set matches at four all instead of six all. Alternatively all matches should be best of three. It’s time to recognize in this modern world that matches cannot go on forever. TV needs a more definable time frame, and who wants to watch just two athletes go at it for five plus hours?

5 Modernize Davis CupThis valuable and historic competition is dying on the vine because the ITF refuses to adapt to the modern world. It needs a season, not four matches played every year with months apart. Does anyone remember who won last years Cup? I have devised a format change that keeps the home and away format but is played in a three week season every two years. It would be tennis equivalent of the Ryder Cup and could become as big as the majors.

6 Standardize EquipmentBan any string that allows for excessive spin. Like the hexagonal strings that have altered the character of the game by making net approaches nearly impossible. So serve and volley is dead. Racket technology should also be contained for the same reason.

7 WTA rules allow coachingThe on court coaches visit on the WTA tour is interesting and often informative for TV viewers. It’s time for the ATP to tour to introduce the same thing and the majors will eventually get with the program.


California has always enjoyed a rich tennis history. With Californians looking to pursue a healthier lifestyle, we set out to compliment fitness with tennis. Cliff Drysdale Tennis and In-Shape Health Clubs partnered back in 2010 with the vision of bringing the tennis lifestyle to the fitness committed.

That vision has now exploded in 11 of the 74 In-Shape facilities that offer tennis. A energetic generation of tennis players of all ages and abilities hitting the courts with the calories burning and smiles glowing.

Creating a fun, social and competitive environment that you and your family can enjoy, the In-Shape clubs provide a lifestyle for all members of the family not just tennis players.

Make sure that you don’t sit on the fence wondering if tennis is for you….. Start living it today at one of one of our In-Shape tennis locations.

IN-SHAPE

Laurel Glen: Bakersfield, CA Director Steve Valentine

Demaree Visalia, CA Director Angie Minova

Yosemite Merced, CA Director Rob Mcclure

Tracy Blvd Tracy, CA Director Anya Egorova

Marina: Stockton, CA Director Matthew Coerver

El Dorado Shingle Springs, CA Director Brian Elliot

Lincoln Rd Vallejo, CA Director Aaron King

Dover Fairfield, CA Director Geoff Mora

Rancho Solano Fairfield, CA Dierector Sarah Neale

Browns Valley Vacaville, CA Director Josh Smith

In-Shape tennis locations

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Live Where You Play

L u x u r i o u s t e n n i s C o m m u n i t i e s


John NewcombeE s tat e & C o u n t ry c l u b

Our Club veranda overlooks our show courts and it is a perfect spot to have a glass of wine with friends and wind down. We are occasionally honored with a visit from our

includes yoga, pilates and aerobics to name a few. If your excuse to not workout is that you have small children, well, then guess again!

We have a fantastic Kid’s Club and camp programs, and we take exceptional care of your small loved ones.

We are extremely proud of our facilities and staff. We love our club and I know you will too!

Joe Snailum

Club Manager

P: 830.625.2005


If your idea of a perfect environment for your family includes

a peaceful hill country landscape as your backdrop, then

John Newcombe Estate & Country Club is your dream

destination!

honorary members, the beautiful white tail deer.

Our fitness center boasts a state-of-the-art facility with unrivaled equipment for any and all of your workout needs. Our fitness experts are the finest in Central Texas and are up on all the latest innovations in the fitness industry.

Our team offers junior performance training, group fitness classes, which


The Estate Offers:• Acreage home sites

• Luxury custom model homes

• Parks and nature trails

Membership offers:• World class tennis instruction

• 13 Lighted hard courts

• Kids club

• Spacious veranda and viewing deck with outdoor bar and flat screen tvs

• State of the art fitness center

• Personal and group training

• Wine bar

• Junior olympic pool

• Volleyball, beach tennis court & basketball court

New Braunfels

T e x as

Are you interested in living where you play? Contact the John Newcombe Estate Director of Sales by

calling 830.625.4002 and schedule to tour our beautiful

community and club!

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Red Ledges ClubH e b e r Va l l e y , U T

If you are wondering why your ground strokes are flying long or you’re serving more aces than usual, it’s because you are at high altitude in the mountains of Utah!

Nestled in beautiful Heber Valley, with the majestic background of the Timpanogos Mountains, Red Ledges is private community that offers a truly one of a kind experience. We offer an array of activities in our community year round. Being part of a four season landscape offers you the best of both worlds. In the summer you are surrounded by beautiful views of natural red sandstone ledges, while in the winter you get the unrivaled winter experience of Park City only a 15 minute drive away.

From scenic views of Northern Utah, world-famous skiing, award-winning Jack Nicklaus golf course and Cliff Drysdale tennis school, Red Ledges truly provides world-class living.

Resort Features:

• A selection of estate home sites, luxury cottages, mountain villas and custom homes for sale

• 18-Hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course

• Drysdale tennis school

• Equestrian center

• Swim and fitness club

Andrew Voss

Director of Tennis

P: 847.997.8429



Luxury homes and estate homesites. Contact us for a private tour and to learn how you can live the Red Ledges Lifestyle.

(435) 657-4090 RedLedges.com

Exclusively Brokered by Red Ledges Realty, LLC . Obtain the Property Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. All descriptions, depictions, and renderings are provided solely for illustrative purposes and are subject to change. ©2015 Red Ledges Land Development, Inc.

Heber Valley, just minutes from Park City, Utah.

P l a y w i t h P a s s i o n . L i v e w i t h P a s s i o n .


Cliff Drysdale Tennis Facility DirectoryTennis ResoRTs

LuxuRy Tennis CommuniTies

TexasJohn Newcombe Estate & Country Club625 Mission Valley RdNew Braunfels, TX 78132PH: 830.625.2005

UtahRed Ledges1851 E. Center St. Heber City, Utah 84032PH: 435.657.4055

ArizonaCopperWynd Resort & Club13225 North Eagle Ridge DrFountain Hills, AZ 85268PH: 480.333.1831

CaliforniaOmni La Costa Resort & Spa2100 Costa Del Mar RdCarlsbad, CA 92009PH: 760.929.6387

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa41000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270PH: 760.837.2342

FloridaHawks Cay Resort6100 Hawks Cay Blvd. Duck Key, FL 33050PH: 305.743.7000 ext 1571

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort3900 Beach Lagoon Amelia Island, FL 32034PH: 904.277.5151

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami415 Grand Bay DrKey Biscayne, FL 33149PH: 305.365.4300

VermontStratton Mountain Resort10 Arbor Rd.Stratton, VT 05155PH: 802.297.4230


CaliforniaIn-Shape Demaree909 N. Demaree Visalia, CA 93291PH: 559-622-0480

In-Shape El Dorado4242 Sports Club Dr. Shingle Spring 530-672-1699s, CA 95682PH: 530.672.1699

In-Shape Fairfield Dover3001 Dover Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533PH: 707.425.1483

In-Shape Fairfield Rancho Solano3250 Rancho Solano Pkwy Fairfield, CA 94534PH: 707.208.1759

In-Shape Laurel Glen6901 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93309PH: 661.833.3510

In-Shape Merced Yosemite Ave350 East Yosemite Ave Merced, CA 95340PH: 209.722.3988

In-Shape Stockton Marina6545 Embarcadero Dr. Stockton, CA 95210PH: 209.478.1922

In-Shape Tracy Blvd101 S. Tracy Blvd. Tracy, CA 95376PH: 209.830.1344

In-Shape Vacaville Browns Valley3446 Browns Valley Rd. Vacaville, CA 95688PH: 707.449.6465

In-Shape Vallejo Lincoln Rd124 Lincoln Rd E Vallejo, CA 94591PH: 707.647.2352

ColoradoArrowhead at Vail1200 Arrowhead Dr Edwards, CO 81632PH: 970.306.8022

ConnecticutThe Country Club of WaterburyOne Oronoke Rd Waterbury, CT 06708PH: 203.573.0113

FloridaBluewater Bay Tennis Center777 Bay Dr. Niceville, FL 32578PH: 850.897.8010

Coral Gables Country Club997 N Greenway Dr, Miami, FL 33134PH: 305.392.0819

Crandon Park Tennis Center7300 Crandon BlvdKey Biscayne, FL 33149PH: 305.365.2300

Indian Creek Country Club55 Indian Creek Island Road Indian Creek Village, FL 33154PH: 305.866.5751

Weston Tennis Center16451 Racquet Club RdWeston, FL 33326PH: 954.389.8666

New YorkSouthampton Racquet Club665 Majors PathSouthampton, NY 11968PH: 631.488.4791

TexasTyler Tennis & Swim320 Shiloh Rd.Tyler, TX 75703PH: 903.561.3014

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