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Anoosh
Davoudzadeh
Forges His Own
Path In Tennis
pg. 50
New Member Resources
CEO John Embree
pg. 43
Platform Possibilities
Gary Horvath
pg. 48
FALL 2020 NIKECOURT
CHALLENGE COURT COLLECTION
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From the CEO USPTA
New Professional Development
Resources for Members
John R. Embree, USPTA CEO
The USPTA is always seeking more of Tennis level and higher. Pros who Mark will be one of the headline speakers
resources for our members to seek to become general managers or for our upcoming World Conference
advance their careers. If we look at golf, leaders of tennis programs and athletic Virtual Event in September, where he will
the Professional Golf Association (PGA) departments will appreciate the discuss the role that his company will play
of America has 19 regionally based career thorough analysis USPTA DirectorSearch in advancing our professionals' careers. If
counselors to help its members find jobs, will offer. you have ever considered a change in your
and help employers find the best PGA career but were uncertain how to go about
professionals. While we may not be able USPTA DirectorSearch will be linked doing so, join Mark's session or visit the
to afford an entire in-house department to the new Find-A-Pro and Find-A- USPTA DirectorSearch booth at the World
dedicated to job searches and career Job website, and the two entities will Conference Virtual Trade Show.
coaching, there is no reason the USPTA work together to provide a fantastic
can't provide similar services. new service to our membership. And There is more. In early September, we will
coming out of the global pandemic, launch a brand new Find-A-Pro and Find-
Announcing USPTA DirectorSearch! the time is perfect to launch these A-Job website powered by Orange Coach,
I am thrilled to inform you of our new career services. As pros look a Dutch company led by Sven Groeneveld,
new partnership with USPTA Master for new opportunities and as clubs one of the world's leading coaches. USPTA
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McMahon|10s, which will now be fully clients, there will be lots of changes online profile to post videos, as well as
dedicated to performing these valuable in the marketplace. We want to be at utilize job matching services and put their
services on behalf of USPTA members. the table leading those discussions best foot forward as tennis professionals.
Mark and his team have put together and USPTA DirectorSearch will help You can hear from Sven at the World
a robust platform that conducts full ensure this is the case. To learn more Conference Virtual Event.
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new technology will do to enhance the
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Nothing is more important to our
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Vice President Message USPTA
Making Projections
During a Pandemic
Richard Slivocka, USPTA First Vice President
Let me first start off by wishing that the global pandemic has caused, the committees, and how we conduct
everyone the very best during this question we face is how to mitigate that meetings in order to save as much money
for the Association as possible.
difficult time. We are all dealing with the shortfall against such an uncertain time.
We were all caught off guard by this
most turbulent time in many of our lives. This process has been enlightening. pandemic and it sent many of us in the
industry ducking for cover and hoping
I hope that everyone and their family The USPTA has done a tremendous for the best. If this pandemic has taught
us anything, it is that projections and
is safe and navigating carefully through job over the past seven years building up budgeting are great, but we must also
be ready to adjust and make sensible
these uncertain waters. our reserves so that we might effectively decisions on the fly. I am not in the habit
of quoting Mike Tyson, but "everyone
That being said, we all have to actively deal with these unforeseen events. has a game plan until you get punched in
the mouth." We took a hit and I love how
adapt to the changing circumstances However, no reserve is limitless and we our industry and our Association kept
on going.
in both our personal and professional have to be concerned about where we
If you have any questions/concerns,
lives. We are seeing a dramatic effect on will be positioned in the next 18 to 24 please reach out to your division board
as well as anyone on the National Board.
the tennis industry as a whole, in our months. As the committee has worked We will be happy to help. *
clubs and also within our Association. on the budgeting process, I've had the
My fellow USPTA Board member, Bill opportunity to work with CEO John
Mountford, wrote an excellent article in Embree and Director of Finance Michael
the July issue of ADDvantage regarding Tomassini, and I am extremely confident
our changing industry during this crazy in their ability to help manage our
COVID time. I encourage you to read Association through this tough financial
it if you haven't already done so. Bill time. They have and the National Staff
focused on education and professional have done an outstanding job of watching
development, so let me focus more on over our expenses and making fiscally
the committee I chair, which is Finance responsible decisions for our Association.
and Budgeting. This is the time to think The Board of Directors and Executive Photo courtesy of TZIDO SUN
outside the box. Committee are also very aware of how
As of this writing, we are developing we manage our divisions, our different
our budget for 2021. It is paramount that
we be flexible while also cutting out
unnecessary expenses. Keeping
with this mindset, we have a variety
of different scenarios with multiple
contingencies for different profit
and loss projections. Because of
the commitment to provide a dues
subsidy for all certified members in B U I L D
good standing in 2021, we must face
the prospect of a significant budget
shortfall. Coupled with the unknown
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Platform Possibilities For
Tennis Players, Clubs
Gary Horvath, USPTA Master Professional
In early March, I conducted a USPTA in the state and about 25 in the By comparison, Tsuda and Corrigan
platform tennis certification test Intermountain Division. Borman, are relative newcomers to platform
at the Meadows Swim and Tennis Corrigan and Tsuda will play tennis; however, they are quick
Club (MSTC) in Boulder, Colo., for significant roles in the continued learners and have proven they will
Brock Borman, Connor Corrigan and growth of the sport in the region. build on their strong backgrounds
Chad Tsuda. With their successful in tennis. Tsuda was a nationally
completion of their certification, Borman, a former tennis professional ranked junior tennis player and a
there are now eight USPTA-certified in the Chicago area and a long-time strong performer for the University
platform tennis professionals in the platform tennis player, has already of Colorado Men's Tennis Team.
Intermountain Division, of which seven played a role in the expansion of the While growing up in Boulder, he
live in Colorado. sport in Boulder and at Meadow Creek occasionally played on the local
Tennis Club in Denver. MCTC has public platform tennis courts, but has
While the numbers are small provided its players with new courts, taken the sport more seriously since
compared to tennis, the sport is on quality instructional programs and becoming MSTC's director of tennis
the rise in Colorado. Today there leagues that use the Platform Tennis three years ago.
are 15 to 20 platform tennis courts Index, or PTI.
(Left to right) Brock Borman, Chad Tsuda and Connor Corrigan at their platform tennis certification exam in Boulder, Colo.
Photo courtesy of Gary Horvath
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Master Professional Corner USPTA
Photo courtesy of Gary Horvath It is played over a net on a 60' by 30'
court, including the out-of-bounds
Gary Horvath gives a platform tennis lesson at Mt. Vernon Country Club in Denver, Colo. area. The rules and scoring system
are similar to tennis with two major
Corrigan got hooked on platform The Boulder session included on- exceptions. First, only one serve
tennis two years ago and has since and off-court discussions about the is allowed. Second, the ball can be
played with his father in several value of patience in constructing a played off the 12-foot-high screens
Presidents Cup Qualifier (PCQ) point at the net and in the backcourt. surrounding the courts after it lands
tournaments. He will be working with In addition, the dialogue also in the playing area (22' by 20' area on
Tsuda at MSTC to introduce platform addressed the subtleties of shot each side).
tennis to junior tennis players in selection and positioning while playing
programs this summer. the net, such as volleys and overheads. Platform tennis is the perfect
complement to tennis. The sport
By design, the USPTA platform The discourse also focused on the places a premium on tactics,
tennis certification process is modeled challenges of getting players at an adaptability, and discipline because
after the process for tennis. Applicants indoor tennis facility and it extended points are significantly longer, and the
are required to demonstrate their to the value of teaching platform sport is played outdoors during the
teaching skills in private and group tennis to junior tennis players winter season.
lesson settings, as well as their ability who play at high altitude. Most
to play the sport. In addition, they take importantly, the camaraderie that was The sport is governed by the
an online test that focuses on topics shown within the group of Boulder American Platform Tennis Association
ranging from grips to strategy. professionals will benefit them and the (APTA), which was founded in 1934.
sport itself for years to come. A short-lived teaching organization,
Education and learning are key the American Professional Platform
components of the certification A brief primer is provided for those Tennis Association certified
process. As a result, Horvath led a not familiar with platform tennis. The professionals during the late 1970s.
session prior to the certification to sport was founded in Scarsdale, N.Y., In 1998, the USA Professional
discuss topics related to playing, in 1928 as a winter replacement for Platform Tennis Association (PPTA)
teaching and the business of being a tennis and is played on a court that was started by myself and fellow
platform tennis professional. looks like a miniature tennis court. USPTA Professional Hank Irvine and
APTA Hall-of-Famer Dick Reilly at
a platform tennis camp in Montana.
The PPTA was originally incorporated
in the Intermountain Division before
merging with the USPTA in 2015.*
Gary Horvath founded the USA Professional Platform Tennis Association, which
merged with the USPTA in 2015. Horvath is a USPTA Master Professional and has
been a member for 43 years.
September - October 2020 ADDvantage Magazine - 49
USPTA
Anoosh Davoudzadeh Forges His
Own Path In Tennis
Lucas Cas�s, USPTA Communications
Anoosh Davoudzadeh was around 8 Peter Wright pulled him aside for "a Davoudzadeh explained. "He came upon
years old when a friend suggested heart-to-heart." an opportunity to purchase one of these
they go play tennis. locations and he knew all the ins and outs
Wright told Davoudzadeh that he had and needed a partner. He trusted me and
Davoudzadeh, who moved to the U.S. the talent to play on the varsity team, knew I had strong work ethic so we did it
from Iran at age 3, never played tennis, but that studying for a degree in genetics together. It was more like on a whim.
but he had played table tennis, "which is would take too much of his time.
a pretty popular sport for Persians." "It turned out to be a really successful
"He laid down the facts for me," venture together and we expanded and
"I had an understanding of the Davoudzadeh said. bought more locations."
spins and how to hit the ball, and
that translated into tennis for me," "My entire family are all very educated. Good friends and connections
Davoudzadeh said. "From that point on, Education is number one. In order to
I fell in love with the sport." set yourself up to live a comfortable life Davoudzadeh may have pursued
where you're not struggling financially, other careers before tennis, but he
He played tennis in high school in you want to have your education." never left the game he loved.
Pleasanton, Calif., and was No. 1 in
singles at Diablo Valley College before Davoudzadeh graduated from Berkeley A USPTA Elite Professional and
transferring to UC Berkeley, where he and worked in biotechnology for seven a 17-year member, Davoudzadeh
played club tennis. After Davoudzadeh years before spending time in dotcom starting coaching tennis on the side
performed exceptionally well in a walk- and marketing for luxury auto brands. after college. Then his former coach at
on tournament for a chance at a varsity Then, he turned to pizza. Diablo Valley recruited him to be an
roster spot, long-time Bears coach assistant coach.
"My college roommate worked in
various capacities at this pizza chain," "I think this is what all teaching
professionals struggle with," he said.
Photo courtesy of Anoosh Davoudzadeh "When you are reliant upon your
body and the weather and other non-
(Left to right) USPTA members Conan Lorenzo, Monty Basnyat, Anoosh Davoudzadeh and controllable factors in order to make
Farhad Roshanaie pose with legendary basketball commentator Dick Vitale (middle) at an income, it's always a scary and
the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, Fla. difficult proposition."
While he pursued other careers,
Davoudzadeh continued coaching
tennis on the side at various clubs
in the Bay Area. He coached his own
students, high school teams, and
even managed park and recreation
programs, all while competing in
USTA League.
"The restaurant business is tough,
and it takes a toll," he said. "It wasn't
really my passion, so I sold my
businesses and got out and started
pursuing tennis full-time."
Within a few years, Davoudzadeh
earned an assistant director position at
Blackhawk Country Club in California.
50 - ADDvantage Magazine September - October 2020
USPTA
Photo courtesy of Anoosh Davoudzadeh number one," he said. "Number two, And recently, Davoudzadeh became
communication is key when you're in even more involved in tennis. He is in
Davoudzadeh poses with coaching legend a service industry. Not just in order to his first year on the USPTA Northern
Nick Bolletieri. create relationships with your clients, California Board of Directors.
but also to be able to communicate
It "was more like a career than just whatever you're teaching in the best "Our main responsibilities are
a teaching professional job. There was and most efficient way." putting together USPTA events and
event planning and running programs conferences for the NorCal Division,"
and teaching was a part of it," he said. From his background in science, he said. "Last year we had a great event
"I had a salary and a 401(k) and other to his time in corporate America, over at Stanford and we had a lot of
benefits. It was more of a well-rounded to his decade-plus running pizza great speakers.
job and it allowed me to get into tennis restaurants, Davoudzadeh has had
full-time." to learn to communicate with a wide "My motivation was to do exactly
range of people. what we're doing, which is to provide
Davoudzadeh was at Blackhawk better educational content for the
CC "up to about three months ago, "I feel like you're communicating pro," he said. "To be able to help in
right when COVID hit. Unfortunately, in probably six or seven screening the speakers and presenters
because of the budget and loss different languages when
of revenue, I was let go at you're talking to these and making sure it's the best content,
Blackhawk." different segments best bang for the buck, I thought it
of the working would be nice to be a part of that
He soon landed on his world," he said. "Just process."*
feet and started teaching learning to navigate
at a nearby club. and communicate with
different people and finding
"I'm fortunate that I used the best way to get your
to work at Lafayette Tennis point across is probably
Club so I had a really good the best experience that
relationship with the owner," he I've gained having all
said. "I was lucky to have good friends these different careers."
and connections."
Seven different languages
Managing so many facets of a club
presented a new challenge, but it also
offered Davoudzadeh an opportunity
to use skills he learned over the course
of his professional career.
"When I was in a service-oriented
business as a teaching pro or as a
director of tennis, it's all about service,
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Stemming the Tide be more aware of which way the wind is
blowing on college campuses so we can
John R. Embree, USPTA CEO stem the tide.
Each of us is being affected by the And unfortunately, varsity tennis is In talking with good friend and CEO of
global pandemic in our own way. The vulnerable. You are probably aware of the the Intercollegiate Tennis Association,
fall-out on businesses, our social lives, news that Stanford University eliminated Tim Russell, his association is proactively
travel, entertainment, etc. is incalculable 11 varsity sports, many of which are addressing this situation. He reminded
at this stage. It will be years before we truly Olympic disciplines. Thankfully, tennis me that there are 1,700 collegiate varsity
comprehend the massive toll that it has was not cut, likely because Stanford Men's programs and approximately 20,000
taken on our world. and Women's tennis have historically been student-athletes playing college tennis.
the most iconic collegiate programs in Tennis has a sizeable footprint in collegiate
As the professional sporting world existence. But, many programs at other athletics. But, to save additional programs
makes an earnest attempt to rebound, institutions have not been so lucky. In fact, from cancellation, it is imperative that
amateur athletics is under extreme 63 men's and women's varsity programs tennis-teaching professionals advocate for
pressure. High school competition is in have already been eliminated because of local college programs. Our professionals
serious jeopardy this fall, and after-school the revenue decreases expected in the should ensure that the community
programs for kids of all ages will be paused coming year with the likelihood that more embraces the varsity players, supports
for the foreseeable future. Development will be axed in the coming months. And, their matches and participates in various
for aspiring athletes may be stunted with the Ivy League shuttering all Fall programs for tennis enthusiasts of all ages.
because of precautions implemented to sports in 2020, spring sports like tennis An athletic director would be hard-pressed
blunt the spread of the virus. There will be will clearly be under the microscope for to cancel a program that is totally engaged
fewer opportunities for kids to improve possible elimination. with the general population of the town or
their talents and to show off their abilities, city where the college resides.
thereby turning junior sports upside down. Why is this matter so important to
our industry? If there is a significant So, I encourage you to connect with the
If you are a college football fan anxious reduction of college tennis programs, collegiate programs in your area to make
to see if the season will be played, don't there will be fewer players who will certain they are an integral part of the
hold your breath. At the time of this aspire to becoming tennis-teaching tennis community. Directors of tennis
writing, we don't know what the picture professionals upon graduation. If parents should look for creative ways to engage
will look like for the fall. No matter what, see a reduction in programs offering their youth with local college players this
the revenue normally generated by a full scholarships in tennis, why would they fall. Many high school and college players
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Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University of up-and-coming combines high school and college players?
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imagine what the players familiar with the college match
long-term effect experience, once they recommence, and
will be on the entire continue to promote college tennis as an
industry if college option for kids who aspire to make tennis
tennis programs their lifetime sport. We cannot afford
shut down. This to lose those college opportunities and
existential threat have our children choose another athletic
is likely not on pathway if our sport is to survive in the
many people's radar long term.
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time, but we must Be an advocate for the sport that has
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Englewood, CO Columbus, GA
Sept. 11-12........................................................... Royal Oaks Country Club Oct. 18........................................................................... The Dominion Club
Houston, TX Glen Allen, VA
Sept. 12................................................................Tuskaloosa Racquet Club Oct. 18-19................................................................ Burbank Tennis Center
Tuscalossa, AL Burbank, CA
Sept. 12-13.............................................................Rush Copley Healthplex Oct. 19-20....................................Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel
Aurora, IL Berkeley, CA
Sept. 14-15..................................Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel Oct. 23-24....................................................... The City Club at River Ranch
Berkeley, CA Lafayette, LA
Sept. 14-15..................................................... USTA National Tennis Center Oct. 24-25......................................................................Oaks at Boca Raton
Orlando, FL Boca Raton, FL
Sept. 18-19..................................................................Tucson Country Club Oct. 24-25............................................................... Bayou Bluff Tennis Club
Tucson, AZ Gulfport, MS
Sept. 19............................................................ Todd Morsilli Tennis Center Oct. 26....................................... The Omni Rancho Mirage Resort and Spa
Providence, RI Rancho Mirage, CA
Sept. 19-20................................................................ Monroe Athletic Club Oct. 29................................................................... Greenville Country Club
Monroe, LA Wilmington, DE
Sept. 19-20.......................................................... Forest Crest Athletic Club Oct. 29-30.................................................................. Anthem Country Club
Mountlake Terrace, WA Henderson, NV
Sept. 25................................................. Reed Sweatt Family Tennis Center In Memoriam
Minneapolis, MN
Don Henson (July 23, 1943 � June 10, 2020)
Sept. 25-26................................................... Hilton New Orleans Riverside passed peacefully in San Diego with his family
New Orleans, LA by his side at the age of 76. Don started teaching
tennis when he was 17 and never looked back. In
Sept. 26-27....................................................................Oaks at Boca Raton his 54 years as a USPTA member, Don served as
Boca Raton, FL a Tester and was named Pro of the Year for the
New England, San Diego and Southern California
Sept. 27.............................................. The Sports Club of West Bloomfield USPTA Divisions. Don was inducted into the New
West Bloomfield, MI England Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017. He is survived
by his four children and nine grandchildren.
Oct. 1-2.................................................................. Peak Health & Wellness
Missoula, MT Bob Ryland (June 16, 1920 � Aug. 2, 2020)
passed away in New York, several weeks after
Oct. 2...................................................................................... Saw Mill Club celebrating his 100th birthday. Bob was a
Mt. Kisco, NY trailblazer of the game, becoming the first Black
male to play professional tennis in the U.S., paving
Oct. 3........................................................................ Missouri Athletic Club the way for other legends of the game, many of
St. Louis, MO whom he coached. He was a USPTA member for
62 years and will be the lone inductee into the
Oct. 3-4.................................................................... Richland Tennis Center USPTA Hall of Fame in September.
North Richland Hills, TX
Oct. 3-4...................................................................... Sea Cliff Country Club
Huntington Beach, CA
Oct. 4.................................................................... Haig Point Tennis Center
Hilton Head Island, SC
Oct. 9..........................................................Oklahoma Golf & Country Club
Oklahoma City, OK
Oct. 9-10.......................................................... Boise Racquet & Swim Club
Boise, ID
Oct. 10-11....................................................................Atlanta Athletic Club
Johns Creek, GA
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