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On The Ball
USPTA Middle States Division
Summer 2015
Save The Date
2015 USPTA/MS Tennis Conference
and Coaches Workshop
TM Princeton Marriott Forrestal Hotel and Spa
November 20-21
What's inside this issue.... The USPTA/MS Annual Conference is the division's largest gathering of tennis professionals,
industry leaders, vendors and coaches.In addition to the educational offerings, USPTA/MS hosts
3 My Personal Tennis Story its annual board meeting, evening party, and awards banquet.
4 USPTA Expands to Incorporate
This is the premier educational event for the tennis industry in the tri-state area, designed to
PPTA, Platform Tennis put you at the top of your game with seminars and specialty courses from the world's leading
6 Grand Canyon University Adds experts. USPTA members will earn educational credits for a full registration as well as additional
credits for courses attended.All sessions will fall under one of four categories: business, teaching,
USPTA-accredited Professional management, sports science.
Tennis Management Program
9 USPTA Partners with Tennis Highlights
Coaches Australia-Victoria Day One, November 20, 2015
9 U30 USPTA
The opening day includes a lunch presentation by Seth Walrath from the USTA. Next is a
10 District Updates vendors meet and greet.Then it's an afternoon of 10-U education (TBD) and social media
12 USPTA Extends Agreement education with Todd Upchurch! Then the fun begins: cocktail hour, the Awards Banquet with live
music, and a night on the town in Princeton!
with 10-S Tennis Supply &
Aer-Flo to 2018 Day Two, November 21, 2015
14 USPTA Middle States The morning kicks off with a board meeting hosted by the USPTA National Representative.
Division Awards Form
15 Tennis Conference Then it's a full day of education: Mark Kovacs, Julio Godreau, Andy Fitzell, Ed Seng, and USPTA
Registration Form local speakers including Joao Pinho,Tim Haus, Jeff Wiedemann, and Mark Centrella.We also have
16 Welcome to Our New USPTA some surprise speakers we will announce closer to the conference date!
Middle States Members
The Marriott Forrestal Spa and Conference Center is a magnificent hotel located five miles
from Princeton Proper on U.S. High-
way 1. It is easy to get to and our
overnight package is a bargain! This
year we are subsidizing so can offer a
great rate of $180 for two days, one
night stay, all food and seminars
included, double occupancy.The on-
court seminars will be held at Winning
Touch Tennis, adjacent to the hotel.
If you have any questions please
contact Jeremy,Traci, or Anthony.
Looking forward to seeing you in
November!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Board District Presidents
President Eastern
Anthony J. DeCecco TBD
610-721-7003
Anthony2468@comcast.net Western Pennsylvania
Regional Vice President TBD
Bruce Levine Central Pennsylvania
908-698-9044
tennistotennis13@gmail.com Marybeth Williams
717-329-3983
Second Vice President marybw17@gmail.com
Harold Conway Philadelphia
610-584-5502
Harold@frogtennis.com Kevin Ryan
610-304-8855
Treasurer krtt61@aol.com
David Price Delaware
814-880-1986
davepricetennis@gmail.com Jackie Roe
443-206-1456
Secretary jrotennis@gmail.com
Beth Ann Myers New Jersey
570-584-4963
BethAnn55@windstream.net Joao Pinho
435-764-6252
Director of Membership pinhojoao@hotmail.com
Becky Desmond Testing & Education
610-269-8037
bd315@aol.com Mark Centrella
302-893-4524
Awards Chairman centrella4@aol.com
Mark Centrella
302-893-4524
centrella4@aol.com
Executive Director Jeremy Speicher Hyperlinks
484-772-6801 � Speichertennis@gmail.com
If you are viewing this newsletter online,
Executive Administrator Traci Fisher you can click an email address or
610-308-1969 � mltraci@hotmail.com website address and go directly to that
address.
USPTA Middle States Division Newsletter is published quarterly. The opinions expressed in this
newsletter are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Middle States Division.
2 On The Ball--Summer 2015
Anthony DeCecco Jr.:
My Personal Tennis Story
You Can't Always Get What You Want
I was born in South Philadelphia and my parents never singles, had an 8-2 record and
played tennis. My dad played football and baseball for LaSalle lost a particularly tough
University. I played football, basketball, baseball, and hockey match one day. I was pretty
until I was in high school. I was a quarterback on my middle cranky and my coach was
school team and was following in the footsteps of Roger reprimanding me, so I quit.
Staubach, my idol.Then I fell in love with "Pistol" Pete Mar- The next day I came back but he held me to my word and
avich and I was crazy about the Philadelphia Flyers. I took off said he would see me next year. If it wasn't for the distraction
school to attend the parade when they won the Stanley Cup. of the Farrah Fawcett poster on his office wall, I'm sure I
I loved Steve Carlton and listened to Hank Aaron break Babe would've hit him!
Ruth's home run record on a portable radio. I wore Puma
basketball sneakers and floppy socks like Maravich and put The next year I started strong and then after winning a
the number "10" on my hockey stick for Guy Lafluer of the match I got a ride home with my girlfriend. My mother
Montreal Canadiens. I played in the street everyday after called me from the match and said I was getting kicked off
school, whatever sport was in season. Every game ended in a the team for leaving. So I came back and was on the bus
fight! when the coach got on. He kicked me off the bus and the
team. As a senior I was a captain with my brother and we
Then I grew bored with baseball and I started hitting ten- weren't allowed to practice "formally" until a certain date. So
nis balls with this girl I liked in the neighborhood.Again, we our coach would sit in his truck and watch from across the
played in the street. A family on the next street actually played street. On the first day of "formal" practice, my brother and I
tennis at a swim club and my family joined. My mother wore tuxedo jackets and had a bottle of champagne filled
bought me an inexpensive tennis racquet at Jamesway, a local with water on the court. He asked what was going on and I
department store. It was an "Erik Van Dillen" autographed said it was a "formal" practice. Sophisticated joke but stupid
racquet. Erik Van Dillen was an American tennis player from in hindsight! That year ended with me getting suspended for
California who was No. 36 in the world in 1973. Recently I spending the day eating donuts after giving blood. I came
bought one of these racquets on eBay and I think it was mine back the day of the Mixed Doubles Championships but my
because I remembered a familiar "nick" near the handle.The coach wouldn't let me play so I walked on the court and told
funny thing is I've had a racquet in my hand everyday for the the other guy to get lost and started warming up.The coach
subsequent 40 years! called the athletic director and he tried to pull me off the
court but I got my arm wedged into the fence and he gave
I'm self-taught, which is obvious, and I learned on public up. I go back to warming up and a police car pulls up on the
tennis courts in Coatesville, Downingtown, and Thorndale, grass next to the courts and I decide now might be a good
Pa. I shoveled snow in January on sunny days so I could play. time to leave!
Luckily I have a twin brother who was equally enthusiastic so
I always had a practice partner.There are many people who As I got into more "innocent" trouble I met an attorney
have influenced me over the years: Charlie Irwin (father of named Mike McShane and traded lessons with his kids for
former MS ED Tim Irwin), Mr. Renfrew, my biology teacher, him representing me in a court case, something stupid like
and Mike McShane, my lawyer and close friend (more on going to the prom after I was banned from the high school.
him later). Nothing serious! So now I start teaching tennis and loving it.
I figured it will be a part-time job until I get a real job but
I decided to go out for the tennis team in 10th grade, and now it's 40 years later and I'm still on the court!
seeing the competition, figured it would be a piece of cake. At
that time the tennis players were the non-athletes, and I fig- High school and college kids often ask me how they can
ured I could run circles around them. But I was asked to go get my life. I dress the way I want, beautiful wife, kids, own a
down to the last court so I quit and walked the three miles club, drive a nice car, etc. I say all they have to do is stay true
home.The next day I came back and worked my way up to to themselves for 30 years or so while almost everyone beats
No. 3 on the team behind two seniors. I played some doubles them down and criticizes them. Come out the other side and
with my brother and started fights over bad line calls.You see presto! You are living the Life of Riley!
in other sports when you get ripped off you fight.They told
me that people don't fight in tennis, which didn't help my I'll continue with the college years in the next issue!
view of the sport as less than tough! Anyway, I played No. 3 Best, AJD
UUSSPPTTAA MMiiddddllee SSttaatteess DDiivviissiioonn 3
USPTA Expands to Incorporate PPTA,
Platform Tennis
USPTA to take on administrative functions,
certification and education
The United States Professional Tennis Association expanded certified platform tennis professionals, and platform tennis
to incorporate the Professional Platform Tennis Association, as professionals will be encouraged to become USPTA-certified.
announced by the USPTA.
"Since its inception, the PPTA has continued to grow along
The USPTA Executive Committee voted to incorporate with the game of platform tennis. Joining the USPTA with its
the PPTA into the association during its semiannual meetings resources and experience presents the PPTA with a tremendous
in Houston in April. After careful consideration, the PPTA opportunity as both organizations are committed to the educa-
membership determined that since its mission is to promote tion and advancement of racquet professionals," said PPTA
and grow the standards of the Professional President Brad Easterbrook. "We are looking forward to
Platform Tennis Association, its members would be best served working with the USPTA to educate new professionals, grow
by combining with the larger USPTA organization.The PPTA the game of platform tennis, and provide greater opportunities
has voted to dissolve and its assets, programs, certification for educational and professional growth for all Platform Tennis
process and mission will be borne by the USPTA.The USPTA Professionals throughout the country."
will assist with administrative functions and handle certification
and education responsibilities for platform tennis-teaching "The American Platform Tennis Association (APTA) is
professionals. thrilled with the announcement that the PPTA will be
combining with the USPTA," said Scott Bondurant, APTA
Platform tennis professionals will become a separately tested President. "We look forward to working hand in glove with the
and certified membership category under the USPTA USPTA and PPTA board to do everything we can to continue
umbrella.All professionals who become certified in platform to grow this game we love."
tennis will receive all of the same benefits and pay the same
annual dues as current USPTA-certified tennis professionals. Tennis-teaching professionals will have the opportunity to
learn more about platform tennis at the 2015 USPTA World
"With so many facilities where USPTA Professionals teach Conference in New Orleans.The sport will be incorporated
offering platform tennis, there is an increasing need for into the education curriculum along with a booth at the
professionals who are certified in the sport," said USPTA annual Buying Show for conference attendees to learn more
CEO John Embree. "The steady growth in this game provides about including the game into their tennis programming.
USPTA Professionals who become certified in platform tennis
more job and business opportunities." For more information on the USPTA, visit
www.uspta.com.
USPTA Professionals will be encouraged to become
About the PPTA
The Professional Platform Tennis Association was formally incorporated in 2000 in Colorado and is a
not-for-profit trade association for people who teach platform tennis on a full or part-time basis. It was
created to strengthen the standards of teaching platform tennis as a profession and is governed by an
elected Board of Directors.The goal of the PPTA is to work with players, club owners, club managers,
manufacturers and other allied organizations to increase interest and awareness of platform tennis. The
more than 400 members of the PPTA serve as a delivery system for programs, products and services that
increase awareness of the sport.Visit www.pptausa.com for more information.
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USPTA Middle States Division 5
Grand Canyon University Adds
USPTA-accredited Professional
Tennis Management Program
Program is first among NCAA Division I
schools and begins Fall 2015
About Grand Canyon University
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is Arizona's premier private Christian university and emphasizes
individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students and the working professional. It also has online
bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs.The University's curriculum fuses academic and clinical rigor with
Christian values to prepare its students to be skilled, caring professionals. For more information, visit gcu.edu.
6 On The Ball--Summer 2015
The United States Professional Tennis Association "If you love business, love tennis and want to be in the
added another school to its list of industry, this is the program for you," said Dr. Randy Gibb,
accredited Professional Tennis Management dean of the Colangelo College of Business. "You can work on
programs. Grand Canyon University in Phoenix the operations side or on the hospitality side, either way
is the most recent four-year school to offer a graduates will have a solid business foundation."
Bachelor of Science degree in business management with an
emphasis in tennis management. Students in the program have GCU, located in one of the foremost resort areas in the
the opportunity to become USPTA-certified by the time they country, is one of the nation's most dynamic and fast-growing
graduate in order to prepare them for a career teaching tennis universities, and its athletic program is accelerating at the same
and working in the fitness and club industry. rate.The GCU men's and women's tennis teams both had a
winning record in 2014, their first year in Division I, and the
GCU's program will be the first tennis management University also has started a club tennis team that competes
program among NCAA Division I schools and is set to begin throughout the school year.
in the fall of 2015 within the Colangelo College of Business,
named after Phoenix sports icon Jerry Colangelo.The "Business is a popular degree among tennis players, and
120-credit program will be incorporated with the University's there are a lot of them going into the tennis business," GCU
growing Sports Business program as well as their new hospital- tennis coach Greg Prudhomme said. "There's a demand in the
ity program, also being rolled out in the fall. It will align with tennis industry for more qualified professionals, and the reason
the pillars of the USPTA and will cover the skills needed to is that there's not a lot of formal training available.As a result,
manage tennis operations, including facility management, most of the people getting hired are former players."
merchandising, event planning and introduction to food and
beverage management. GCU also is planning a new tennis facility on campus that
will be run by students, and they will be able to gain internship
"Club managers are looking to recruit the next generation experience elsewhere as well.
of tennis-teaching professionals, and Grand Canyon has
responded to this need by establishing this program," USPTA For more information on GCU's Bachelor of Science in
CEO John Embree said. "As the leading tennis-teaching Business Management with an Emphasis in Tennis Manage-
organization, USPTA is excited to partner with a university ment, visit the GCU website.
that is committed to providing pathways for aspiring tennis
professionals to begin their careers."
The program also will teach player development and the
skills needed to become an effective instructor, and students
will be required to get at least 100 hours of experience in the
industry before they graduate.
USPTA Middle States Division 7
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USPTA Partners with Tennis Coaches
Australia-Victoria
Associations to work together to provide educational resources to
tennis-teaching professionals
In an effort to expand its international reach, the United "A group of proactive TCAV coaches are excited to be
States Professional Tennis Association has partnered with participating in the inaugural TCAV Coaches Tour to New
Tennis Coaches Australia � Victoria (TCAV) in an effort to Orleans this September to attend the USPTA World
provide additional resources and promotion to tennis-teach- Conference. TCAV looks forward to a mutually rewarding
ing professionals, as announced on Tuesday. association with USPTA."
Both associations will work together to exchange informa- About Tennis
tion on education, best practices and management for their Coaches
respective memberships. Australia - Victoria
"USPTA has always welcomed international tennis-teaching Established in 1956,TCAV provided coach education
professionals into our organization, and this partnership will for more than 50 years and worked to raise the status of its
allow us to offer our services and benefits to those teaching members. In 2006, when Tennis Australia (TA) decided to
pros in Victoria," said USPTA CEO John Embree. "We look provide its own national coach education,TCAV chose to
forward to welcoming TCAV members to USPTA educa- align its membership with TA and ceased to provide its
tional events and conferences, and pooling our resources to own education. Since then TCAV has worked closely with
expand our efforts to help grow the industry and the sport." TA who encourage all Victorian coaches to be TCAV
members.TCAV also continues to work closely with
TCAV members with a Tennis Australia "Club Professional" Tennis Victoria to promote tennis in Victoria. TCAV is
qualification or above will have the opportunity to become a proud of its rich 59-year history and its voluntary Board of
USPTA International member, including international Professional Tennis Coaches is continually looking to
member benefits. In addition,TCAV members will have the provide additional benefits to its members.TCAV motto is:
opportunity to attend the annual USPTA World Conference `Coaches supporting Coaches.' For more information visit
at the USPTA member rate. www.tcav.com.au.
"TCAV is delighted to forge an alliance with USPTA and
to jointly promote and enhance the status and lives of tennis-
teaching professionals," said TCAV President Julie Fidler.
The USPTA U30 Initiative
The most successful tennis profes- year U30 Middle States pros have organized educational
sionals in our industry are incredibly events, spoken at conferences, and established unique
dynamic individuals.They wear the partnerships with community organizations to grow the
hat of coach, manager, tournament game of tennis. Add to that scholarships to conferences
director, accountant, marketer, and across the section and a great network of seasoned
public relations rep, just to name a USPTA pros involved in our mentorship program, there
few, on a daily basis! For many in that are so many reasons to get involved with the U30
group, they have perfected those skills over their careers, Middle States team!
but if you're a young tennis pro with aspirations of being
considered among that elite group one day, the list above The USPTA U30 Initiative has grown to a national
may seem a little intimidating. movement with a presence in 12 of the 17 divisions
across the United States. For more info on U30, check us
The USPTA Under 30 Initiative was started with the out on Facebook at USPTA MiddleStates U30 Team.
purpose of providing an arena for young pros to master
these skills and apply them alongside other U30s as we
achieve awesome goals within the section. Just in this past
USPTA Middle States Division 9
District Updates
Central Pennsylvania Delaware
In May, Hershey Racquet Club hosted the High School 2015 Tennis in the Streets
Boys State Championships. In PIAA Class AA, Plumstead
Christian's Kyle Seelig won the singles final in straight sets 2015 Tennis in the Streets was held in Wilmington, Del.,
over Wyomissing's Andre Fick. on Friday, May 8.
Elco's Galen McNaughton and Adam Bahney won the With over 25 USPTA Pros alongside PTR pros and 60
doubles final. Class AAA singles champion Chad Kissel, of other volunteers, we introduced tennis to more than 900
Greater Latrobe won a tough 3-setter against Michael Dickson kids, many who have never held a tennis racquet. Held in
of Downingtown East.The doubles champions were Richard conjunction with USTA, Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring
Hoffman and Jared Isaacs of North Allegheny. Association,Wilmington Parks and Rec, and contributions
from Horizon Services, the day was a huge success!
Hempfield Area Rec
Center will be hosting the New Jersey
$25,000 Koser Women's
Pro Circuit Event in The New Jersey District, alongside the Middle States
August. Executive Board and the 30U Initiative, has put together our
second USPTA NJ High Performance Workshop, presented
This is a free event, and by Playsight.The event will take place on July 12 and will
spectators are welcome to be hosted at the 2014 USPTA Middle States Facility of the
come and watch some Year, Nassau Tennis Club, located in Central N.J. Last year,
up-and-coming stars on our inaugural event had nearly 40 Pros attending and learn-
the women's tour. ing from five great presentations.We are hoping that this
year's event will be even more successful, so please visit
Eastern nassautennis.net/about/smartcourt-by-playsight/
uspta-workshop/ to register for it.
Middle States USPTA Elite Pro and Board Member Tim
Haus and Eastern USPTA Elite Pro and Education Committee Now that continuing education is required by the
member Jay Cohen have been friends and colleagues for over 25 USPTA, with every pro needing to obtain 6 credits every 3
years. years, furthering your knowledge has never been so impor-
tant.With that in mind, we highly encourage all current and
Recently they reconnected and collaborated on a "friendly" aspiring pros to take advantage of the vast array of courses,
match between central NewYork and northeastern Pennsylvania. workshops and conferences provided by the USPTA and
other tennis organizations.The value of expanding your
Haus' Women's USTA 3.5 team traveled from Birchwood knowledge base, networking and enjoying the company of
Tennis Club in Clarks Summit, Pa., to the Sports Plex at the other fellow tennis pros greatly justifies the capital and time
Turning Stone Casino in Vernon, N.Y. invested. Please make sure to like the USPTA Middle States
Division and the USPTA Middle States 30U pages on
Cohen arranged USTA format matches with a Syracuse team Facebook to stay up-to-date with our teams' effort to
and a Utica team to play against the visiting team. elevate and develop Middle States tennis.
A luncheon was held in between matches and in addition to
great tennis and great food, new friends were made.
Find us on:
Twitter: USPTA Middle States @USPTA_MS
Facebook: Official USPTA Middle States Division
10 On The Ball--Summer 2015
Philadelphia team to the upcoming event at the Nassau Club in July. In
addition, in the summer of 2014, it was required for all staff
Over the years I've had the opportunity to work with who were working with the 10 & Under kids to take the
many young tennis professionals. Often they are folks who free educational class which was offered online, provided by
are "passing through" as a means to transition from college the USPTA, PTR and USTA, before they were allowed to
to career. On other occasions I have encountered young work with the kids on the court.
men and women who are planning to make tennis both
their present and future career. For these young professionals, "Our goal by 2016, is to have all pros who are working
I have stressed the importance of USPTA certification, as a with us here at DVTA to be certified through the USPTA.
means of both professional and personal growth and In 2014, we had 5 pros who were certified and this year we
achievement.Those who take on the challenge of being cer- currently have 4 certified USPTA professionals on staff,"
tified are tested both physically and mentally. I believe that Kristopher commented. It is encouraging to see profession-
this certification is the means by which professionals distin- als and clubs like Kristopher and DVTA take seriously the
guish themselves and hold themselves to a higher standard importance of certification and training. Our profession will
within our field. be the better for it.
One of the professionals who has taken this challenge in On Thursday, July 30, Legacy Youth Tennis and Educa-
the Philadelphia District is Kristopher Shumway, who is the tion held their "Summer Smash," which benefits their com-
Advanced Training Director at Delaware Valley Tennis Acad- munity-based tennis programs. Many members of the
emy. Since Kris became certified as an Elite Professional community came out to hit against top-ranked juniors in a
through the USPTA in 2014, he has helped promote not great evening of tennis, food, music, and fun! Currently, the
only the importance of being certified but the importance National Junior Tennis and Learning summer program serves
of continuing education amongst the current staff of DVTA. 1,200 inner city youths throughout Philadelphia, Camden,
and Chester.The money raised from this event will go di-
Over the past two years, Delaware Valley Tennis Academy, rectly to supporting these youth tennis initiatives. In addition
under Kristopher's direction, has had two professionals to Legacy's vast grassroots programming, they also offer very
become certified through the USPTA. He is also continuing high level training.Thirty-five of their players will be com-
to surround himself with other certified professionals and peting in sectional and national level tournaments over the
recently hired another pro who upgraded his certification to course of the summer. Music, food, fun, and a great cause to
Elite Professional in 2014. As part of the continuing educa- remind us that Legacy is much more than just a tennis
tion initiative at DVTA, the facility is now encouraging center!
every pro to become USPTA certified and they traveled as a
USPTA Middle States Division 11
USPTA Extends Agreement with
10-S Tennis Supply and Aer-Flo to 2018
10-S Tennis Supply to remain the official court equipment of the USPTA
HOUSTON � The United States Professional Tennis the opportunity to purchase high quality, endorsed
Association (USPTA) extended its partnership with 10-S products like the Six Star II� Tennis Net and Tuffy�
Tennis Supply through June 2018 for the company to Windscreens while also receiving retirement contribu-
continue being the official tennis court equipment tions for those purchases."
supplier of the USPTA. The original agreement began
in 2012. 10-S Tennis Supply will contribute 4 percent of sales
to the individual accounts of USPTA-certified Profes-
As part of the partnership agreement, 10-S Tennis sionals who participate in the USPTA Retirement
Supply's Six Star II tennis net will remain the official Gold+ program. The company becomes the eighth
tennis net of the USPTA.The Six Star II� net features a contributor to the USPTA retirement program since its
tapered, extra-duty, braided polyethylene net body with inception in January 2014. 10-S Tennis Supply joins
UV stitching, double mesh on the top six rows, a double leading tennis and wellness companies Prince Global
vinyl headband, six rows of stitching on the headband Sports, Fromuth, NetKnacks, Hop-a-Razzi, Power Plate,
and a five-year warranty.The Aer-Flo Tuffy� Windscreen 2XU and Connor Sport Court International in con-
will also remain the official windscreen of the USPTA. tributing directly to USPTA-certified Professionals'
retirement accounts.
"We are excited to continue as the Official Tennis
Court Equipment Supplier of the USPTA, and make an "The growth of the USPTA Retirement Gold+
even deeper commitment to the association and its program continues to show the influence of USPTA
members through the Retirement Gold+ Program," Professionals in the marketplace," USPTA CEO John
10-S Tennis Supply President Stephen C. Dettor said. Embree said. "With the addition of longtime supporter
"We are delighted that USPTA Professionals now have 10-S Tennis Supply, our association is able to provide this
valuable member benefit and reward those members who
support 10-S."
Additionally, 10-S Tennis Supply will make an annual
$2,500 contribution to the USPTA Foundation, the 501
(c) (3) organization devoted to programs that help
economically disadvantaged people learn tennis.
For more information on 10-S Tennis Supply, visit
www.10-s.com.
To learn more about the USPTA Retirement Gold+
Program, visit www.usptaretirement.com.
About 10-S Tennis Supply
10-S Tennis Supply, located in Pompano Beach, Fla., designs and distributes premium-
quality tennis court equipment worldwide. 10-S Tennis Supply has the world's largest
selection of in-stock, ready to ship tennis court products for your day-to-day maintenance
needs--more than 1,000 items ready for same-day shipment. 10-S Tennis Supply media
contact: Stacy Montoya, Marketing Maven, 1400 NW 13th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL
33069 or via email at smontoya@10-s.com. For more information or to place an order,
call 800-432-2994 or visit www.10-s.com.
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USPTA Middle States Division 13
USPTA Middle State
Division Awards Form TM
Middle States Pro of the Year n
High School Coach of the Year n
USPTA MS Hall of Fame n
U30 Professional of the Year n
College Coach of the Year n
Facility of the Year n
Regional Pro of the Year n
Norman Brammell Service Award n
Nominee Information (Must be an active USPTA member in good standing):
Name: ________________________________Member No. ________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
State: ________________________________Zip Code: __________________________________
Email: ________________________________Local Newspaper:____________________________
Nominator Name: ________________________________________________________________
Nominator Telephone: ______________________________________________________________
Nominator Email __________________________________________________________________
Explain why person deserves award: __________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Send Nominations to:
Traci Fisher Executive Administrator, USPTA Middle States
Email: mltraci@hotmail.com
610-308-1969
Nominations need to be submitted by October 1.
14 On The Ball--Summer 2015
2015 USPTA/MS Tennis Conference and
Coaches Workshop
November 20-21
Registration
If registration is received by September 15, your name will be included in a drawing for a Prince Tennis racquet.
Prices
Name: ______________________________________________ q Friday/Saturday--Double Occupancy�$180
USPTA No __________________________________________ Name of guest:
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Address: ____________________________________________ q Friday/Saturday--Single Occupancy�
$180 + $60 Surcharge
City:________________________________________________ q Saturday Only�$130 (includes breakfast/lunch)
q Spouse Saturday Only�$50 (includes breakfast/lunch)
State: ______________________________________________
Total Amount Enclosed $_________________
Zip Code: __________________________________________ q MasterCard MasterCard q Other: ______________________
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Phone: ____________________________________________ Name on Card: ________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________ Card Number: ________________________________________
Expiration Date: ________________________________________
Charge Amount: $ ______________Zip Code:________________
Facility: ____________________________________________
Make check payable to USPTA Middle States
Return form and payment to:
USPTA MS Conference ATT: Traci Fisher, 1726 Chantilly Lane, Chester Springs, PA 19425
Questions? Call Traci Fisher at 610-308-1969 or mltraci@hotmail.com
USPTA Middle States Division 15
Welcome to Our New USPTA
USPTA Middle States Middle States Division
1726 Chantilly Lane
Members Chester Springs, PA 19425
Andre J. Fick
Gilma J. Fitzgibbon
Alyssa Gleason
Mike Haller
Florin P. Ionescu
Steven P. Motyka
Reid Phillips
Christopher A. Racz
Thomas A. Seltzer
Reginald Smith
Patrick J. Tarrant
Dan Q. Wu
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