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Tóm tắt nội dung (trích từ tài liệu gốc): Inside this issue The Ten Commandments of Being a USPTA Professional� 48 Invest in Yourself � 52 Departments: 52 Beyond the Court 57 USPTA News 42 CEO's Message 58 Career Development 44 Vice President's Message 60 Member News 46 USPTA Benefits 48 Master Pro Corner Read more articles online at www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com On the cover: Great coaches inspire players and give them the foundation for success. Are you that coach? Does your program fill that role? See Page 54 to enhance how you operate your club's junior programs. CEO's Message Unsung Heroes by John Embree It is always such a pleasure to
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Inside this issue
The Ten Commandments of
Being a USPTA Professional� 48
Invest in Yourself � 52
Departments: 52 Beyond the Court
57 USPTA News
42 CEO's Message 58 Career Development
44 Vice President's Message 60 Member News
46 USPTA Benefits
48 Master Pro Corner
Read more articles online at www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com
On the cover: Great coaches inspire players and give them the foundation
for success. Are you that coach? Does your program fill that role? See Page
54 to enhance how you operate your club's junior programs.
CEO's Message
Unsung Heroes
by John Embree
It is always such a pleasure to hear when the board leadership turns over Tom Van De Hey (Intermountain) were
from our members who appreciate every two years. It is they who manage long-standing USPTA Professionals and
the culture change that has taken the financial affairs of the divisions, co- continue to be before they "stepped up"
place within the USPTA over the ordinate the division educational offer- into the line of fire.
past three plus years. Unsolicited calls ings, including the division conventions,
and emails come in to Houston prais- and communicate with their respective Finally, our two "newbies" have
ing the direction that the association is constituents through newsletters, email jumped right into the mix and have
heading and how we are making such blasts, etc. shown their leadership early on and
a positive difference in the lives of our often. Traci Fisher (Middle States)
professionals. Needless to say, it is grati-
fying to be on the receiving end of these While division leadership turns over on a regular basis, the executive d irectors
compliments. and executive administrators remain the one constant, the anchor for divi-
sion leadership ... I want to publicly acknowledge the contribution that each
Trying to get everyone "to get on the of them makes to put their division first. They are the unsung heroes and, as
bus" is not easy. With so many divergent Billie Jean King would say, "sheroes" of our association.
opinions and factions within any na-
tional organization that has more than The USPTA has been blessed to have and Michelle Brown (New England)
15,000 members, there will never be several seasoned veterans manning the have embraced the challenge and are
"buy in" by 100 percent of the constitu- fort of their divisions. In the cases of performing admirably even when faced
ency. But, if we can get the majority of Pat Anderson (Florida), Carol A nderson with daunting challenges when they
the membership on board with our road- (Midwest), and Don Patch (Pacific got started. I can honestly say that the
map, and have local advocates who serve Northwest), they have been ensconced current group of EAs/EDs is the best
as mouthpieces for the transformation in their roles for over 20 years. Jack collection of leaders that we have as-
of the association, it is then that we have Michalko served the USPTA Southwest sembled in my time here.
the necessary impetus to move forward. for just as long but turned those duties
over to his wife, Rita, upon his election I revert back to my days in corpo-
While one of our greatest strengths to the national board. After Christin rate management and respectfully
is the fact that we are a volunteer orga- Thurston, who has been in her role for view these individuals almost like sales
nization, nothing happens without the 11 years in Northern, and Don Gomsi in representatives for our brand. They
tremendous commitment of our paid San Diego of seven years, all of our other are the catalyst for anything and ev-
staff, both nationally and within the di- executive directors and administrators erything that happens at the division
visions. I have gone on record multiple have been working on behalf of their level. While division leadership turns
times, both in public and in my writings, divisions less than five years. In fact, over on a regular basis, the executive
acknowledging the outstanding work there has been considerable turnover of directors and executive administrators
that the national team continues to do these positions of late with several only remain the one constant, the anchor for
to serve our members. After reducing being on board officially in this capacity division leadership. Who else is able to
our staff by 30 percent in January of for two years or less. keep things together and have all of the
2013, we continue to operate at a very answers when their boards need help?
high level without adding additional The good news is that even some I value what they do on a daily basis to
overhead. This is a tribute to those who of the newcomers had plenty of expe- keep the ship on course. Most serve as a
are dedicated to our mission and want rience in USPTA leadership, having part-time independent contractor, but
one thing and one thing only: to provide served as president of their division the fact is that their jobs could be 24/7 if
outstanding customer service to USPTA before taking on the role of executive they allowed it to be.
Professionals in the field. director. Charlotte Wylie (Texas), Angie
Koumaris (Missouri Valley), Patrick I want to publicly acknowledge the
But this message is specifically Kearns (Mid-Atlantic), Sara Morse contribution that each of them makes
dedicated to the executive directors (Southwest but now ED of California), to put their division first. They are the
and executive administrators who toil Pat Whitworth (Southern) and Andrea unsung heroes and, as Billie Jean King
behind the scenes at our divisions, of- Barnes (Nor Cal) were all capable presi- would say, "sheroes" of our association.
ten doing so without fanfare or much dents in their own right before assum- Next time you speak to or communicate
recognition. It is they who execute the ing this important role after their term with any of them, tell them thanks for
national programs that we roll out. It ended. Plus, Paul Fontana (Eastern) and all that they do to support our organiza-
is they who keep the divisions on track tion. They deserve your plaudits. h
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Vice President's Message
The Lifelong Learner
by Feisal Hassan
It is an honor to be one of your Lifelong learning is a hallmark of a profession as a whole and a
representatives on the USPTA professional. We hold other professions to a standard of lifelong
National Board where I have learning, but what standard do we hold for our profession?
been appointed to co-chair both The game of tennis continues to evolve; are you evolving with it?
the National Education Committee
and the Certification and Testing professional jobs already require � Earn 16 specialty course and 24
Committee. Elite Professional status? Employ- APC credits, which are readily
ees are looking for the best and the available by attending workshops,
Along with the committee mem- brightest in our industry to serve conventions, webinars and other
bers and our newly hired national their members. Don't miss out on educational offerings.
t ester, Sid Newcomb, we are here to advancing your career!
serve you. � Earn 6 credits every three years to
3. Commit to Lifelong Learning maintain your membership.
Sid will be working closely with the Lifelong learning is a hallmark of a
head testers from each division and profession as a whole and a profes- � The cost of the upgrade fee includes
with the National Certification and sional. What if your auto mechanic a set of nine specialty course DVDs.
Testing Committee to provide a certifi- didn't continue to learn? Chances The DVDs help you prepare for the
cation training and testing process that are your newer, high-tech auto- Elite written exam as well as earn
is consistent and uniform around the mobile couldn't be serviced. What your specialty course credits.
country as well as to select, train, and if your doctor or surgeon didn't
add new testers. The goal is to provide continue to learn? Chances are you " If I am ever through learning,
a certification pathway that is easily wouldn't get the newer laparoscopic
accessible from any location in the or robotic procedure. We hold other I am through."
country. professions to a standard of lifelong
learning, but what standard do we ~ John Wooden
As your Education and Certifica- hold for our profession? The game
tion and Testing co-chair, I highly of tennis continues to evolve; are Many of you know of John
recommend that members who have a you evolving with it? Wooden. If you don't know who this
"Professional" level status certification legendary collegiate basketball coach
consider working toward becoming What's Required to Become an Elite was, Google him immediately. In
"Elite" Professionals. Professional? his book, "Life Wisdom: Inspiring
� Be a USPTA member and at least 22 Thoughts from the UCLA Coaching
Here are a few reasons why: Legend," Coach Wooden shares his
years of age. Take and pass the writ- words on lifelong learning. I will leave
1. Validate Your Expertise ten Elite exam, which covers busi- you with his words as we look toward
When did you become a USPTA- ness, programming, sport science continuing education for 2016 �
certified Professional? Chances are and tennis operations, the Elite "If I am ever through learning,
some time has elapsed and you have stroke analysis exam, and the Elite- I am through." John Wooden h
grown in your teaching. Let that level on-court exams.
show in your teaching credentials as
well as on the court.
2. Gain an Edge in the Job Market
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USPTA Benefits
Four Benefits of Attending USPTA
Conferences
By Max Desmars, USPTA
USPTA conferences PowerPoint presentations
and workshops are to take home with you for
very helpful for tennis future reference. Confer-
pros to better them- ences enable you to address
selves. The first-ever U SPTA your problems, questions, or
Southern U30 conference concerns you had on or off
was a great success thanks to the court.
M arley Woods and Dan Beedle,
who organized every detail of Claire Bartlett, a U30 tennis profes- Benefit No. 4:
this event, and to great speak- sional, shared her knowledge about how Your clients will appreciate
ers from all over the country the mental game is crucial for tennis that you care about what
to share their knowledge. The players. She has a master's in kinesiol- you do to help them
conference was hosted by the ogy/sport psychology and was able to Yes, you will have expenses
Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club give everybody tips on how to use men- when you attend USPTA con-
in H endersonville, Tenn. tal exercises to help our players. ferences, but you have to see
it as an investment. The information
There are many benefits of educa- Benefit No. 3: and knowledge you get will help you
tional conferences that can help make Collecting valuable information be a better coach, which may result in
tennis p rofessionals more s uccessful. You will gather presentation sheets or more on-court time.
There are countless benefits of at-
Benefit No. 1: tending work conferences that will help
Network, network, network your tennis career. These benefits will
Meeting other tennis professionals and make you a better tennis professional,
hearing about their experiences will be but will also help you distinguish your-
very valuable for your career. self from other tennis pros who never
attend conferences. h
Networking will obviously result in
great opportunities; you will not only #GetYour6 in 2016
start developing your own network,
but also gain access to other people's Still need to earn your 6 continuing education credits this year? There are tons of
n etworks. ways to earn credits:
Benefit No. 2: � Attend USPTA conferences and workshops
Learn from the best coaches � Attend USTA activities and events
in the country � Attend events of affiliated organizations (CMAA, PCA, IHRSA, TIA, ITA, PTR, etc.)
You will meet several top-notch coach- � PTCA I
es in a short amount of time. Craig � Seminars
C ignarelli is one of the best high-per- � Speak at conferences
formance coaches in the country and � Watch USPTA DVDs or stream education content online at TennisResources.com
was present at the U30 Conference. He � Complete the online courses at coachyouthtennis.com
shared his knowledge about the men- � Watch webinars
tal game, coaching styles, and player � Other activities such as computer courses, CPR certification, etc.
p atterns.
Visit uspta.com/education for all of the ways to earn education credits and to
Frank Giampaolo, a bestselling au- check the event calendar for upcoming events near you!
thor, talked about the athlete's develop-
ment plan and the benefits of educating
tennis parents.
Article originally appeared in the January 2016 issue of The Standard, the official newsletter of the USPTA Southern D ivision.
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Master Pro Corner
The Ten Commandments of Being
a USPTA Professional
By Glen Howe, USPTA Master Professional
Having been a teaching profes- Training in your spare time and lifting tennis industry. Take the time to be
sional and in the tennis indus- weights can be very helpful in weight engaged in your organization. Don't
try for 35 years, it is amazing management as well as keeping be afraid to ask questions about the
all the opportunities that have yourself injury-free. benefits of membership and what
come my way. With a lot of hard work, a they mean to you.
little bit of luck and a lifetime of experi- don't take care of themselves physi-
ences, you too can achieve your personal cally like they should. After teaching 4. Thou shalt find one's passion
dreams. As you already know, this is not all day (eight to 12 hours) and getting I have spent the majority of my ten-
an easy profession. I have found that home around 9 p.m. on a regular ba- nis career wanting to be somewhere
there is a guideline that has helped me sis, food is often used as comfort rath- that I wasn't. When I was a head
throughout my career: er than as life's sustaining element. pro, I wanted to be a tennis director.
Instead of eating the right foods When I became a general manager,
1. Thou shalt work at one's and less of them close to bedtime, I wanted to be an owner of a facility.
education we gorge ourselves. Some may even The key was to find my passion as
The game is constantly changing drink a good amount of beer and fall well as where I could make the great-
and with the massive amount of asleep. Your body is your most impor- est impact in the tennis industry.
televised tennis, consumers learn tant asset as a teaching professional, For me personally, it was about mak-
techniques by watching the best so take care of it for the long haul. ing an impact and sharing my passion
players. Eighty percent of all stu- of tennis with as many people as pos-
dents are visual learners, so it can't 3. Thou shalt take advantage sible. I found over many years that
be emphasized enough that attend- of all the benefits teaching hundreds of kids at one time
ing workshops and conferences is USPTA offers many benefits to its really didn't have as much impact as I
very necessary. Not only are there membership. Unfortunately, most would have liked. I found that work-
numerous forums, but networking USPTA Professionals are not aware ing with and testing teaching pros
creates many learning opportuni- of all the opportunities. Education, has had a tremendous effect on what
ties outside the classroom. All good competition and resources are but I was trying to accomplish. Teaching
techniques were borrowed from an- a few of the perks of being a USPTA pros have a lot of students that they
other source. Nothing that I use as a member. The USPTA.com website come in contact with.
management or teaching technique connects you to the many avenues
was created by me. of our divisions and the rest of the 5. Thou shalt play tennis
This tennis commandment is very
2. Thou shalt take care of one's self important but is many times over-
To be a professional trainer, it takes looked. As an example to your stu-
a lot of discipline to take care of dents, fellow workers and industry
yourself properly. Carrying too professionals, playing tennis is a
much weight is not good for your premium. You are looked at as an
body and not good for your image. example and must maintain the
Eating healthy snacks and drinking best profile as a teacher as well as
the right fluids can go a long way in a player. Many times a student will
curbing excessive eating after work. ask about how to compete or what
In addition, training in your spare to do in a specific situation. No one
time and lifting weights can be very can help accurately answer these
helpful in weight management as questions better than someone who
well as keeping yourself injury-free. competes on a regular basis.
It has always bothered me that some Playing tennis in tournaments and at
of my fellow teaching professionals tennis conventions can be one of the
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best networking opportunities that
teaching professionals can find.
6. Thou shalt network with other
teaching professionals
This point, is in my opinion, one
of the greatest assets of being a
U SPTA teaching professional. So
much can be learned and experi-
enced by interacting with fellow
teaching professionals. Sharing
experiences and solutions to issues
that our ranks encounter daily can
be helpful to our clients that we
service.
Networking is by far the easiest way Networking is one of the greatest assets of being a USPTA teaching professional.
to get that elusive job that you have
been seeking or an opportunity in reer, all my obligations and profit and the organization that you work
the industry. The average tennis centers took precedence over taking for. I always tell my staff to make
director position has a couple of time for my faith. My basic line was decisions as though the city man-
hundred resumes flooding the posi- "I don't have time." The fact of the ager was standing next to you. As
tion with about eight seconds being matter was, I didn't make time for far as the working environment, if
spent looking at each resume. The what was the most important aspect the decisions are based on the core
recommendation of a teaching pro- of my life. An old financial plan- values and service standards of the
fessional to an employer works very ner friend of mine was teaching me company, one will do great. As far as
well, as we all know. A personal rec- about personal wealth. One of his personal decisions, make them as
ommendation gets the best possible first points of emphasis was to "pay though God or your spouse/partner
person for the job and a level of con- yourself first!" What this means with is standing next to you.
fidence to the employer. Networking my time is to make appointments
in the USPTA will help you go far! to go to church. If anything gets in 10.Thou shalt mend the fences
the way, you will have to say that you at home first
7. Thou shalt talk the talk have another appointment. Many have learned this lesson all
and walk the walk too late in their tennis careers. In
Being in the tennis industry, there For me, creating a habit was the key the pursuit of accolades and ad-
is an extreme amount of scrutiny to reading the Bible on a regular ba- vancement in this industry, we of-
that accompanies your interaction sis. I wanted to make this a priority ten forget to take care of the home-
with contacts. Customers, staff, and so I have found that getting up a little front first. When not taking care of
fellow teaching professionals are earlier in the morning is the perfect your spouse or family while pursu-
among the many that are observing time because the house is quiet. ing personal acknowledgement, one
every aspect of your existence. How can lose one's family as a casualty of
you dress, being on time and how Find time to take care of yourself personal improvement.
you carry yourself is only the begin- spiritually with what grounds you.
ning of the essence of a committed Playing in tournaments and winning
teaching professional. 9. Thou shalt be both ethical trophies and prize money have very
and moral little to do with the needs of the club
A mentor of mine used to say to me Above all, always do the right things in which you are employed. Always
to try to raise your personal bar 10 and make the right decisions that take care of your family and job be-
percent every day. What this means are based on your own value system fore pursuing personal benefit. h
to me is to work at my trade and get
out of my comfort zone. Speak at Glen Howe is Superintendent of Tennis for the City of Tallahassee, Fla. He served as
a convention, play in a sanctioned treasurer and president of the USPTA Middle States Division and was named Middle
tournament, or attend classes to States Division Pro of the Year in 1998. He was twice named USPTA 35s Player of the
learn a skill that will improve you to Year and has received the USPTA Facility Manager of the Year award. Currently, Howe
be a well-rounded pro and human is a Florida Division Officer and has been the Florida Head Tester for the past 10 years.
being. This pursuit of excellence
has no finish line or ending.
8. Thou shalt be faith-based
in one's convictions
During the height of my tennis ca-
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Beyond the Court
Invest in Yourself
By Ian Thomson, USPTA Elite Professional
There are a lot of articles that
discuss how to come up with
new programs, market your pro-
grams to others, and drills to use
with clients, but very few that deal with
the future of tennis professionals. When
the topic of the future is brought up,
many people immediately think it will
only be about retirement and financial
planning, and those are topics that too
few professionals consider. The retire-
ment side of things is just one area that
professionals should consider. But a
professional should understand that the
future will be the present soon and time
should be spent on them. These include
career choices, education, health, and, of
course, r etirement.
Career Education is becoming more important than ever and those who focus on learning
are not only investing in themselves, they are also investing in the membership and
The obvious first consideration for clubs where they teach.
anyone who is beginning their career is
the path that they would like to take. No to be at the club even when it is raining.
one wants to stay in the exact same spot Others would rather have the salary
forever, so understanding where the when the weather causes lessons to be
professional would like to go is impor- cancelled. A professional will also need
tant. There are several questions that a to understand what is expected from his
professional can consider when looking director. And if the professional is the
at career choices: director, how does the general manager
or homeowners association feel things
l Does the professional want to be a need to be done to be successful?
director of tennis someday?
Education
l Does the professional want to main-
ly work with highly ranked juniors, Most directors are going to make sure
juniors in general, or adults? that their staff is helping the program
and that they are an asset to the mem-
l Does the professional want to work bership, so they will want the profes-
at a country club, a public facility, or sional to invest some time in themselves.
independently? Since a tennis professional may be in this
profession for roughly 40 years or more,
While there are professionals who it is important to understand the path
will be well-suited to be directors, there that one wants to take. Education will be
are some professionals who will not what it will take to get to their goals.
aspire to that. The thing to remember is
that when a professional is first starting Education is becoming more im-
out they may be on the court 30 to 40 portant than ever and those who focus
hours a week. Can the same professional
continue to teach that much as he gets
older and nearing retirement? Some
professionals are more interested in the
flexibility of making their own hours, and
do not want the responsibility of having
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on learning are not only investing in The advantage to going to a divisional convention or the World Conference is the break
themselves, they are also investing in from normal routine along with educational and networking opportunities.
the membership and clubs where they
teach. The most important thing to re- important. Two areas that are major Many professionals say they will wait
member about education is that every concerns for tennis professionals are until the next year to start saving for retire-
conference, workshop, convention, or skin protection and hydration. Working ment, and soon they are getting close to
other form of education will produce out in the sun all day makes sunscreen retirement and nothing has been done. The
new knowledge or will reinforce what necessary to prevent skin cancer. Skin easiest thing to do is to make sure any mon-
the professional already knows. cancer is one of the higher risks for ten- ey that is set aside for retirement comes
nis professionals after a long career due out before it is seen. It will come out before
The professional as well as the club to the amount of time that they are in the the check is ever sent to the professional,
will look good when education is a prior- sun. Staying hydrated by drinking plenty so even if it is only $20 per check, the more
ity. Along with education, attending these of fluids while teaching all day is also time that the money has to grow the more
events allows the professional to network vital. Professionals should remember to a professional will have when he retires. If
with other professionals, which can lead eat well and rest also because the toll on a club matches any investment in the 401K
to the exchange of new ideas, or create oc- the body is tough throughout the year, then the professional will want to make
casions for clubs to work together on new and during the whole career. No matter sure to get the full match. Besides the 401K
events so the membership has different what happens during the career of the there are IRA and ROTH IRA accounts.
people to play. Sometimes these events tennis professional, it is only the profes- The difference is that the ROTH money
can also lead to new positions. Another sionals who take care of their bodies that was taxed the year it was put in so the mon-
reason for the professional to spend time are able to enjoy the fruits of their labor ey is withdrawn tax free, and a traditional
on education is the USPTA's continuing after they decides to walk away. IRA is taxed when it is pulled out. There
education for certified members. While are some requirements that need to be
some professionals will have to weigh Retirement checked and considered, so consult a finan-
the idea of losing revenue and time to cial planner to make sure all the details are
travel to some of the offerings in order Retirement is a subject that many explained. Another option is the USPTA
to remain certified, it is something that professionals do not relate to well be- Retirement Gold+ program, which allows
has to be worked around. Most states' cause, one, it is in the future, and two, it is USPTA Professionals to receive quarterly
workshops are one-day events that are sometimes tough for tennis professionals contributions from our endorsees.
near the professionals and easier to get to be able to really plan for their retire-
to. The divisional workshops last a few ment. People in many other fields have it Go to usptaretirement.com for more
days, and the World Conference is a week- easier when considering retirement be- information or to sign up. Just remember
long mega event. The World Conference cause they are making the same amount that a professional does not want to get to
is very inspiring and professionals need of money each week, or very close to it, so 60 years old and realize that they cannot
to make sure to plan to attend one in the the consistency allows for a better budget. retire after all the years of hard work. Make
near future. The advantage to going to a Many tennis professionals rarely have a sure to consider how to retire and spend
divisional convention or the World Con- consistent budget because things change some time looking at it. The future is com-
ference is the break from normal routine depending on lessons taught, weather, ing. Are you going to invest the time to be
along with educational and networking getting sick, or other variables. prepared for it when it gets here? h
opportunities. There is also the advantage
that the cost of the conference can be Ian Thomson is tennis professional at Buckhead YMCA in Atlanta. In 2010, he was
used as a tax write-off if the professional a Top 10 education recipient at the USPTA World Conference and the Industry
personally pays. A tax attorney will be E xcellence Award winner from the USPTA-Georgia Chapter. He has specialist degrees
helpful here. in Competitive Player Development, Sport Science, 10 & Under Tennis, and Facility
Management. He is the First Vice President of the USPTA GA Board of Directors.
Health
The body is the centerpiece for the
career, so the physical and mental health
of the tennis professional has to be valued.
When professionals are on the court for
long hours day in and day out they tend
to wear down, so a vacation or a break is a
good thing. The brain needs a release from
the workload, and what better way to do
this than attending a conference where
someone else does all the work and the
only choice is what to attend during the
stay. Getting away from the grind allows
the professional to be more relaxed and
ready to get back into the normal routine.
Besides the mental health of the
professional, the physical health is also
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Beyond the Court
"20 point" Inspection Tool
for Youth Tennis
By John Sherwood, USPTA Elite Professional
When I see great junior
players, some of the
questions I ask them are,
"Who were your first
coaches? Who taught you to play?"
These coaches inspired those players
and gave them the foundation for suc-
cess! Are you that coach? Does your
program fill that role? While many
clubs run strong and successful junior
programs, here are several components
that you can use to compare and en-
hance how you operate today.
1. Select your 10U coaches based on
their ability to communicate, man-
age the court, and most important-
ly, connect and have fun with their
students.
2. Clearly communicate to your Select your 10U coaches based on their ability to communicate, manage the court,
coaches the teaching philosophy and most importantly, connect and have fun with their students.
and teaching progressions you wish
to use at your club, and especially These lesson plans should include 6. Hold weekly coaching meetings to
within your Foam Ball to Yellow "coaching notes" that help young review the upcoming week's lesson
Ball Junior programs. This can be coaches focus on the key areas for plans, on-court drills and key points
accomplished with some in-house each drill, lesson or task. There is a for the coming week. These are dif-
coaching education. I would recom- lot of work involved in developing ferent from the continuing educa-
mend using the USTA High Perfor- well thought-out teaching progres- tion meetings.
mance Stroke Parameters and HP sions that cover technique, game
10U guidelines as a starting point. strategy and athletic and mental 7. Mentor your coaches and give them
development. This is missing in plenty of time for continuing educa-
Set up weekly continuing education most clubs/programs. tion outside of the club.
sessions whereby current staff re-
views and discusses current trends. 5. Having themes, lesson plans, and 8. Establish teams and team leaders for
Structure it so staff contributes and weekly planning meetings with each level of progression � Foam and
presents on assigned topics. coaches is key to having a well-co- Red Ball leader, Orange Ball leader,
ordinated developmental pathway Green Ball leader, etc. Hold these
3. Develop a "weekly theme" and/or and will positively affect student re- coaches accountable for lesson qual-
"Shot for the Week" for each week tention. It will provide a consistent ity, sign-ups, retention, and parental
of lesson program and its sessions. product presentation, from session contact. They should report the 10U
to session, year to year, and provide director or junior director.
4. Develop detailed lesson plans for greater continuity as coaches come
each level (red, orange, green, etc.) and go. In addition this really builds 9. Your junior director or 10U director
per week/day with some built-in your club/program as a brand. needs the flexibility to manage and
flexibility to address individual
group levels and coaching styles.
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"float" between programs, levels Ball players that runs parallel to and compete each week so they can
and courts freely. They need to be
able to interact with coaches, play- your regular programs. As part of build on what they learned within
ers and parents at will, rather than
be tied down on court. Their job is this pathway, establish minimum their lesson.
to build and manage the program
through developing players and participation parameters like three
coaches and cultivating parent
r elationships. sessions per week plus one private 19. Educate the players and parents
10. Hold a parent orientation before lesson per week. These are your about the local USTA's Orange
the start of each session (session
being multiple week lesson pro- committed players. and Green Ball play opportunities
gram).
in their area. Expose them to the
11. Set up a more formal parental con-
tact plan via email, handouts and 17. Expose your younger players to tournament pathway.
coach interaction. Having parents
educated and involved in your pro- your more accomplished players.
gram is key to player retention and
program growth. Coaches should Allow your older players to be role 20. Young players need open court
provide updates on the students'
progress every two weeks. Coaches models, big brothers/big sisters to time, free time and time to play
should review the lesson topics
covered and what's coming up. This the younger players. If possible, tennis with their friends � without
communication should dovetail
into registration initiatives for the have your older players work with coaches or parents or formal struc-
next session.
college players and strong adult ture. Make sure you encourage par-
12. Teach your players' parents basic
hand-feeding drills so they can players, especially in doubles. Play- ents to set up these play sessions.
play, practice and interact with
their child outside of the lesson. ers need to see where the develop-
13. Use your "team leaders" to es- mental pathway leads. Building and incorporating these
tablish an in-house team that
discusses player progression and simple components into your program
advancement between levels. En-
sure a player has mastered all skill 18. Set up a formal league/ladder for may take time and several evolutions
sets before graduating to the next
ball color or court size. This should each level of competition. There to get everything in place within your
be completed two weeks before the
current session ends, allowing time are many ways to structure this, business format. However, it is worth
to market the next session.
but the key is to provide every play- it! YOU can have a great impact on your
14. Set up "Red Ball" private lesson
times where six Red Ball private er the opportunity to play, have fun business, and a young player's life! h
lessons can take place on one court
at one time. You can use half- and Hold weekly coaching meetings to review the upcoming week's lesson plans,
full-hour formats. on-court drills and key points for the coming week.
15. Use video technology to present John Sherwood is a USPTA Elite Professional and USTA High Performance Coach-
lessons/strokes and stroke analy- ing graduate. He played Division I tennis for the University of Toledo, after which
sis. Video should be a part of every he embarked on a business career. He became chief club operating officer of Five
group lesson at least once per week. Seasons Sports C.C. in Cleveland, Ohio, and Burr Ridge, Ill. He also served as a coach
It can be as simple as watching a at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., and as director of High Per-
one-minute lesson or professional formance Tennis at Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham, N.J. In addition he served as a coach
player's stroke and discussing. for the USTA Spring National Team Championships for the last two years, and is currently on
staff with the Boston College women's team. He has coached and guided hundreds of junior
16. Establish a "High Performance" players along the developmental pathway to Major DI college teams and into the professional
pathway for Orange and Green ranks. While developing solid fundamentals in his players, his coaching skills excel in develop-
ing his players' mental, strategic and problem-solving skills that set the top-tier players apart.
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USPTA News
$10,000 USPTA Clay Court
Set for May at TOPS'L
The USPTA Clay Court Cham- USPTA Masters Invitational, which 2016 USPTA Surface
pionships return to Florida will be held in September at the 2016 Championship Schedule:
but have a new home in 2016. USPTA World Conference in Indian
This year's tournament will Wells, Calif. This tournament, which USPTA Indoor Championships
be hosted by TOPS'L Beach & Racquet replaces the International Champion- March 18-20, 2016
Resort in Miramar Beach, Fla., May ships, gives USPTA-certified Profes- Racquet Club of Memphis
14-16, and is open for registration sionals an added opportunity to show- Memphis, Tenn.
to USPTA-certified Professionals case their skills and earn a portion of
through May 6. the $7,500 prize money. USPTA Clay Court Championships
at TOPS'L
TOPS'L is a beach and racquet re- Players receive points in both the
sort located in Miramar Beach in the main draw (if they win at least one May 14-16, 2016
Sandestin area of Northwest Florida. match) and in consolation play (if it TOPS'L Beach & Racquet Resort
Situated on 52 private acres, the full- is offered). In consolation matches, a Miramar Beach, Fla.
service resort is bordered by the player or team advancing by default will
beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and a na- receive credit for a win as long as that USPTA Masters Invitational
ture preserve, and the tennis facilities player or team does not default the next Sept. 24-27, 2016
are home to 12 newly resurfaced clay match. Doubles players will receive in- Indian Wells Tennis Garden
courts. Tennis Resorts Online consis- dividual rankings. Indian Wells, Calif.
tently rates TOPS'L Beach & Racquet
Resort as one of the world's Top 100 The USPTA Surface Champion- USPTA Hard Court Championships
Tennis Resorts & Camps and a Best ships are open to all USPTA-certified Nov. 4-6, 2016
Value for the Dollar. Professionals in good standing. To see Hollytree Country Club
the current rankings or learn more Tyler, Texas
Total prize money for the tourna- about ranking rules, sanctioned tour-
ment is $10,000 and will feature events naments, and tournament regulations Visit uspta.com/tournaments to register.
in the following categories: men's and and requirements, go to uspta.com/
women's open singles and doubles tournaments. h
competition; men's 35, 45, 55 and 65
singles; men's 35, 45, 55 and 65 doubles;
women's 35 and 45 singles and doubles;
and mixed doubles.
Tournament players will also have
the opportunity to earn continuing
education credits while on site. USPTA
Master Professional Bill Tym will con-
duct a professional development semi-
nar on Saturday, May 14, from 8-9 a.m.
Also on Saturday will be a vendor show-
case of several top tennis equipment
manufacturers, a player luncheon from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a player welcome
party that evening.
As a benefit to certified members,
the surface championships provide an
opportunity to play against other USP-
TA Professionals, showcase skills, and
win prize money. Members who play
in the surface championships have the
opportunity to play their way into the
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Career Development
Exams, Upgrades Coach Youth Division Activities
& PTCA I Tennis Workshop
(6 credits)
(2 credits)
April 24-25 USPTA Eastern Convention
(4 credits for PTCA I segment) Chatham, N.Y.
April 9-10 Aurora, Ill. April 2 Gainesville, Fla. May 1-2 USPTA New England Convention
April 9-10 Orlando, Fla. May 1 Pensacola, Fla.
April 10-11 Lakewood, Calif. May 14 Palmetto Bay, Fla. Norwich, Conn.
April 11-12 San Francisco May 21 Port Orange, Fla.
April 11-12 May 22 Albuquerque, N.M. May 12-14 USPTA Southern Convention
April 13 Atlanta
April 14-15 Hilton Head Island, S.C. Atlanta
April 17
April 17-18 Mt. Kisco, N.Y. May 15 USPTA Hawaii Convention
April 19 Midlothian, Va.
April 20-21 Honolulu
April 23 Las Vegas
April 23-24 Tuscaloosa, Ala. For more workshops, visit coachyouthtennis.com. Webinars
April 23-24
Tyler, Texas Cardio Tennis (.5 credits)
Des Moines, Iowa
Albuquerque, N.M. March 18 Cardio Tennis Training Course April 13
Fairfield, Conn. Crooked Creek Tennis Club, TBD
Alpharetta, Ga. Emilio Sanchez
April 9 Cardio Tennis Training Course
Maines Pines Racquet & Fitness Club,
* This course is held at the USPTA World Headquarters. Brunswick, Maine Watch all 2015 recorded webinars at youtube.com/
user/TheUSPTA. For more information visit uspta.com/
Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days Please visit www.cardiotennistraining.com to register. Education>Education Calendar.
prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an exam,
upgrade and PTCA I unless noted. Exam cancellations
must be received no later than 14 days before the
exam, or a cancellation fee will be charged accordingly.
Applicant: late cancellation fee � $95; failure to cancel
� application fee is forfeited. Certified members: late
cancellation fee � $25; failure to cancel � $25 plus the
upgrade fee is forfeited. Registration for another exam
will not be accepted until cancellation fees are paid.
Accredited
Professional
Coach
Register your Accredited Professional Coach (APC) Education requirements
and specialty course credits earned with the USPTA
SmartCode Education System. This uses your All USPTA-certified Professionals must earn 6 education credits in a three-year period
smartphone to instantly register your attendance to remain current. Go to USPTA.com/Education for a partial list of eligible activi-
ties. Please send verification (email, letter, certificate, receipt, etc.) that shows you
to all seminars and specialty attended the event/activity and submit it along with the date and agenda to educa-
courses earning APC. tion@uspta.org to receive your credit. (International members, Recreational Coaches
and those over the age of 65 are exempt.) Questions? Write to education@uspta.org
To use the system at a or call 800-877-8248, ext. 147.
seminar, general session or
specialty course, you must
scan two QR codes. One QR
code is on your conference badge. The second
QR code will be in your conference notebook and
cannot be scanned until the end of the session or
the beginning of the next session.
If you do not have a smartphone, you may use
someone else's. Forms are available upon request.
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Member News
� USPTA Past President Tom Daglis was selected to receive the International � USPTA Professional Lane Evans was
Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award. This is a great honor that was awarded the USTA NC
presented to him at the USTA Annual Meeting in La Costa, Calif., in March. Carlton Harris NC Pro
The list of past award winners is impressive, with many having strong of the Year for 2015.
ties to USPTA: George Basco, Bill Tym, Jim Reffkin, Peter Burwash, Nick He also received
B ollettieri, Kirk Anderson, David T. Porter, Tim Heckler, Steve Wilkinson, the Master Tennis
Mark Kovacs, Butch Staples, Vic Braden, Jack Barnaby and Kathy Woods. Performance Special-
ist Designation from
� La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST announced the appointment of Lynne Rolley as direc- International Tennis Performance Associa-
tor of tennis. Rolley will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of all tennis operations tion. Evans is Director of Tennis & Wellness
at La Quinta Resort & Club, including instruction, clinics, seasonal tennis at Champions Hills in Hendersonville, N.C.
camps and educational/social programs serving the 776-guestroom resort
and members of The Citrus Club at La Quinta Resort. A USPTA-certified � After rapid success as Director of Tennis Opera-
teaching professional with more than 40 years of instruction and coaching tions at Renaissance Family
expertise, Rolley previously served as director of tennis at Berkeley Tennis Fitness, USPTA Professional
Club in Berkeley, Calif., where she was responsible for all member operations Umang Chadda recently
since 2007. She also held posts as tournament director for the Girls' and accepted a new challenge � to
Seniors' National Championships. Her lifelong passion turned career also oversee the complete fitness
included posts as Director of Women's Tennis for the USTA where she coached Jennifer Capriati club operations and serve as
and US Open winner Lindsey Davenport to center court. Rolley is also the first woman to coach
a men's collegiate tennis team in the U.S., early in her career at St. Mary's College in Moraga, RFF's General Manager. Chadda serves on the
Calif. Ranked in the top 10 as a junior player in the USTA, Rolley resides in Palm Desert and is a USPTA Louisiana Board and recently organized
certified PTR and USPTA Elite Pro, member of the ITF International Coaches Commission, and the USPTA Southern Adult One Day Tourna-
2008 inductee into the Northern California Tennis Hall of Fame. ment at Renaissance. Chadda received a 10
years of service award with USPTA in 2015.
� In a moving style reminiscent of inspirational author Andy Andrews, Amazon No. 1 Bestselling � Mike Carrigan passed
Author David F. Berens blends his expertise as a USPTA ten- away on Friday, Nov 27,
nis-teaching Professional and fiction writer to bring us not 2015. He was 68. He
only an exciting look into the grind of a single professional had a lengthy career as
tennis match, but the life that is changed within it. Whitfield a USPTA tennis-teaching
Franklin Andrews, the burned-out veteran pro tennis player, Professional and had
is on his way to losing an important tennis match. The book been the director of
opens at 6-0, 5-0 � rock bottom for a tennis player � but he tennis at a club in
quickly realizes that he's at rock bottom in his life as well. Gainesville, Fla. More recently he worked in
The journey through his epic comeback in this match leads residential real estate and played in many
the reader to explore and find nine life lessons that relate not USTA leagues. C arrigan was on the 2015
only to tennis players, but to regular people as well. "Break Shipwatch men's USTA 65+/8.0 team that
won the Florida Sectional in April 2015.
Point" is an inspirational and motivational story that will keep readers engaged and reflecting
until the end. To order visit Amazon.com. NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
� "Never Give Up" is the inspiring true story about Brad Minns, a President Chuck Gill
USPTA Professional who, at age 3, became sick with an extremely Gary Trost
high fever. The battle over sickness left him with a severe hearing First Vice
impediment. "Never Give Up" chronicles Minns' life in which he President
overcomes adversity to win at tennis, bodybuilding and life. Minns'
journey to come from behind at the 1985 World Games for the Deaf Vice Presidents Alan Cutler
in Los Angeles to win the gold medal is one of the most incredible Feisal Hassan
sports comebacks in history. To order a copy of the book, visit Ken McAllister
www.BradMinns.com or Amazon.com. Jack Michalko
Diane Selke
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Past President Tom McGraw
CEO John Embree
Legal Counsel George Parnell
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