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Tóm tắt nội dung (trích từ tài liệu gốc): Inside this issue Mental Toughness � 50 The Tiebreaker Plan � 52 Departments: 50 Master Pro Corner 52 Inside Coaching 42 CEO's Message 54 USPTA News 44 Vice President's Message 58 Career Development 46 Endorsee News 60 Member News 48 USPTA World Conference Read more articles online at www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com On the cover: Start making plans for the USPTA World Conference Sept. 25-29 in Indian Wells, Calif. See Page 48 for more information. CEO's Message One Last Rodeo by John Embree Every April, the senior leader- nual sojourn to our World Headquarters every effort to comply by December. ship
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Inside this issue
Mental Toughness � 50
The Tiebreaker Plan � 52
Departments: 50 Master Pro Corner
52 Inside Coaching
42 CEO's Message 54 USPTA News
44 Vice President's Message 58 Career Development
46 Endorsee News 60 Member News
48 USPTA World Conference
Read more articles online at www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com
On the cover: Start making plans for the USPTA World Conference Sept. 25-29
in Indian Wells, Calif. See Page 48 for more information.
CEO's Message
One Last Rodeo
by John Embree
Every April, the senior leader- nual sojourn to our World Headquarters every effort to comply by December.
ship of the USPTA comes to- each spring knowing that this was the For anyone reading this article who
gether for one of two meetings final event in Houston. Even Ken McAl- falls within this group, I hope you heed
per year (the other is held dur- lister, new board member who lives in the message and take the appropriate
ing our World Conference in the fall). Austin, commemorated the occasion by steps to get the 6 credits that you need.
Each division sends its president and wearing his Texas state shirt as a show You will be glad that you did.
first vice president to join the Board of of appreciation for our home over the
Directors and three past national presi- past 25 years. Other notable items coming out
dents to discuss the affairs of the associ- of our Executive Committee meeting
ation, get updated on key issues, provide
committee reports, and develop game We will be leaving our old and comfortable house before too long, which has served us
plans for the remainder of the year. well for a quarter of a century, and establishing our new digs that will be the center
This group of 45 volunteer Elite/Master of our universe for the next quarter century and beyond
Professionals constitutes the USPTA
Executive Committee, which is truly the As for the business at hand, much of worth mentioning: a) our financial posi-
governing body of our association. the attention was given to the profes- tion remains very strong after another
sional development requirement for all year with a bottom line surplus; b) the
In addition, the division Executive certified members in good standing un- planned relocation to Lake Nona is on
Directors/Administrators also partici- der the age of 65 years to attain 6 credits schedule and so far, on budget; c) the
pated in a series of meetings so that they of continuing education before the 2017 World Conference will be held in
can perform more effectively in their end of December of this year. Make no Orlando/Lake Nona; d) the plans for the
roles to serve their respective division mistake; the Board and Executive Com- 2016 World Conference in Indian Wells,
membership. Over the course of three mittee have fully embraced the mission Calif., are coming together � it should
days, these 62 plus people engaged with of our organization "to elevate the stan- be another outstanding conference; e)
our national staff and contributed to a dards of tennis-teaching professionals we are working diligently to ensure that
healthy dialogue about the challenges and coaches." Toward that end, our the governance at all divisions is in line
that we face and what will be done to leadership recognizes the serious finan- with national; and so forth.
meet those challenges over the coming cial consequences at both the national
months. It is always so energizing to and division levels if a large percentage It is incumbent on all of us that we
have everyone together as we plan for of those eligible do not qualify and are celebrate the tireless efforts of our vol-
the future. suspended from our membership roster unteers who dedicate massive amounts
come Jan. 1, 2017. It is a bold initiative of time on behalf of the association.
The reason for the title of this mes- that requires a steadfast and unwaver- Let's not forget that almost all have
sage is because we gathered in Houston ing commitment to stay the course full-time jobs and families that are ob-
for the very last time. Next April, we will against what could be a significant im- viously their priorities, yet they some-
convene at our new home in Lake Nona, pact on how we operate in the future. how find the time to give of themselves
Fla. What was also different about this to improve the USPTA. I, for one, am
year's meeting was that we were not Thus, a good deal of time was dedi- indebted to all and am honored to
able to stage it in our office as per usual, cated to action plans that are going to serve them.
but rather at the nearby Westchase be implemented throughout the orga-
Marriott where everyone stays when nization between now and year-end to So, raise a glass and cheer for our last
they come. Why? Because the confer- reach out to those who are in jeopardy rodeo in Houston. We will be leaving
ence room (where we previously hosted of losing their membership benefits. our old and comfortable house before
everyone) is now part of the recon- All hands are on deck to encourage too long, which has served us well for
structed office that the new building those who have not participated in any a quarter of a century, and establish-
owner and his partner renovated for educational events, both inside the ing our new digs that will be the center
one of the companies that they operate. USPTA and out, to demonstrate that of our universe for the next quarter
Thus, it was somewhat bittersweet for they have a genuine desire to be better century and beyond. I am eager for the
many who have come to enjoy their an- as a tennis professional and will make journey that lies ahead of us. Onward
and upward... h
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Vice President's Message
USPTA School Coach Category
Reaches New Market by Jack Michalko
Acouple of years ago the would need to help them coach their � Access for all tennis coaches at your
Membership Committee teams: drills, tips, instruction, videos, on-
was faced with the challenge line tools and resources, and more. The school
of designing and imple- emphasis needed to be on educating the
menting a membership specifically coaches since this membership category The USPTA School Coach category
for the middle school and high school made its debut in August of last year.
tennis coach. But before we could dig
in and start the process we needed to This will help these novice coaches learn from the leading industry
figure out who our audience should be. experts on coaching kids and implementing effective tennis instruction
As we did our due diligence by contact- to help students learn and grow both on and off the tennis courts.
ing current USPTA members who are
high school coaches from around the is aimed at the novice coach, and Tennis- The new version of TennisRources.
country, we found out almost immedi- Resources.com is the perfect pathway. com debuted in March of this year. The
ately that our audience should be the Membership Committee will continue
novice coach. We heard time and time The cost to the school for this mem- to add new information and make
again how the schools assign teachers bership is $99 a year per institution, not changes to the category through Ten-
with little or no coaching experience per coach. So if a school has more than nisResources.com on a regular basis.
nor knowledge about the sport of ten- one tennis coach, they are all included This will help these novice coaches
nis as their coaches. Looking back for the same price. In addition, 25 per- learn from the leading industry experts
that was exactly the case with my high cent of dues goes back to the state high on coaching kids and implementing
school tennis coach. He was an English school coaches association.The mem- effective tennis instruction to help stu-
teacher who was a little bit better than bership includes the following: dents learn and grow both on and off
a beginner on the court with no coach- the tennis courts.
ing experience. � Full access to TennisResources.com
� Interactive online practice planner We ask that all the divisions get
With this information in mind, the � Attend USPTA events at member behind this initiative and help pro-
committee was looking at an uphill mote the USPTA School Coach cat-
battle with regard to a school coach pricing egory. For more information, please
category. We couldn't test a coach who contact the membership department
couldn't play and had no coaching � Subscription for schools to Tennis at 713-978-7782 or membership@
experience, so we had to put on our uspta.org. h
thinking caps and come up with a way magazine
to make this membership work. As we
discussed this project at our member- � Subscription for schools to Tennis
ship meeting in New York during the
2014 Tennis Teachers Conference, it Industry magazine
was suggested that we offer a limited
membership to the school, rather than
try to certify an inexperienced coach.
And so we began to put the school
coach category together with that
thought in mind. We would offer the
middle schools and high schools a
USPTA School Coach membership for
their tennis coaches and offer TennisRe-
sources.com as the main benefit. Tennis-
Resources.com was in the middle of be-
ing revamped at the time, so this turned
out to be the perfect opportunity to in-
clude all the areas novice tennis coaches
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USPTA World Conference
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Master Pro Corner
Mental Toughness
By Mike O'Connell, USPTA Master Professional
In order to perform at the highest Our left brain is the home of our ego attention to their thoughts and help them
level, mental toughness is one of the center, the site of the language center identify what it feels like to be in their
key ingredients to being successful. that speaks to us constantly, and it mani- left brain versus what it feels like to be in
Recently I had the pleasure and fests our critical judgment and negative their right brain. When players become
honor to teach and work with Dr. Jill self-talk. How many of our students are totally aware of what they are thinking,
Bolte Taylor. The 37-year-old Harvard- preoccupied with statistics and winning, feeling and saying to themselves, they
trained brain scientist experienced a rather than playing for the love of the realize their cognitive and emotional pat-
massive stroke in the left hemisphere of game? How many of them are obsessed terns. They gain insight into new ways of
her brain. In her book, "My Stroke of In- with thoughts such as: "What happens if thinking, being and playing.
sight," she describes watching her mind I lose? What will my parents/coach think
deteriorate over the course of four hours, if I fail? What will happen to my ranking? One style of teaching does not fit
to the point that she could not walk, talk, What happens if I don't I make the team?" all; we are unique in how we process
read, write or recall any of her life. The list of left-brain analysis and fearful information. But by giving students ba-
sic information about how their brain
The list of left-brain analysis thinking is endless and often paralyzing. hemispheres are involved in the game,
and fearful thinking is endless Conversely, the right hemisphere we arm them with yet one more tool to
and often paralyzing. achieve their highest potential.
functions like a parallel processor. Our
During our first tennis lesson, it right mind focuses on the present mo- Since working with Taylor, I have
became obvious that I was not the only ment and also gives us the ability to implemented the following mental
teacher on the court. Taylor explained the think outside the box. Experiencing new checkpoints for my students:
difference between our two brain hemi- moments is important when we play 1. Mental awareness: I make sure that
spheres, and how they each contribute to tennis; it allows our mind to focus on the
and participate in playing a game. Neuro- right-here, right-now experience and my students are operating from the
scientists are now able to visualize which capitalize on our practiced skill sets. right hemisphere and they are given
nerves or transmitters are engaged in per- the skills to understand the impor-
forming certain functions. Being a tennis Our right mind is spontaneous, care- tance of this technique
coach, I was interested in understanding free and imaginative. After reading Taylor's 2. Verbal response: Listen to your stu-
which side of the brain performs which book and speaking with her, I wanted to dents' comments, replace any nega-
functions to use this information to better help my students achieve the ability to shift tive language with positive words,
comprehend how athletes think and act. back and forth between their right and left have them use one or two words only
brain. I want them to not only practice but (let's go, yes, feet, etc).
In Taylor's book, she explains that our to ultimately play for the love of the game, 3. Body language: Watch for positive
left hemisphere is different in the way be able to move quickly past an error, and body language � head up, shoulders
it processes information. It takes mo- retain the ability to be creative and sponta- up, eye control, breathing, and their
ments created by the right hemisphere neous with each new point. actions between and during points.
and strings them together in a timely 4. Routines/rituals: Teach your
succession of rational thoughts. The left Can you train your students to oper- students the importance of having
brain manifests the concept of time; our ate out of both hemispheres by choice? Of positive routines and rituals that will
moments are divided into the past, pres- course you can. Start by having them pay train their brains for when they are
ent and future. By doing so, the brain is in the heat of the battle.
focused on the details of our lives. 5. Focus: There are so many techniques
on and off the court that you can
utilize to incorporate focus � eye
contact, breathing, consistency drills,
and power words. The key element
is that your students understand the
importance of staying in the NOW! h
Mike O'Connell was the head
professional at Indiana University
Recreational Sports Tennis Center
from 1992-2015. He was Indiana
USPTA Professional of the Year
several times, 2009 USPTA Midwest
Professional of the Year, and was inducted into
the USPTA Midwest Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Inside Coaching
The Tiebreaker Plan
By Rod Heckelman, USPTA
W" e just needed to win one
of the tiebreakers and we
were in the nationals,"
so comments a competi-
tive 3.5 player. With league tennis, this
is the new reality � you really need to
know how to play and win tiebreakers.
The fact is, to have a game plan is nice
but nearly impossible considering the
many variables. The first being that
there are four individuals who can play
differently from day to day. The sec-
ond is the emotional state when some-
one finally gets to a tiebreaker. Some
are happy to reach that point, while
others enter into that moment feeling
that they missed their opportunity to
win that set. But despite the fact you
can't lock into a surefire way to play,
there are a few fundamentals a player
at any level can follow to be a better
tiebreaker player.
1. Learn how to play a tiebreaker au- With league tennis, this is the new reality � you really need to know how to play
tomatically and without thought and win tiebreakers. The fact is, to have a game plan is nice but nearly impossible
about the scoring, rotation of considering the many variables.
serve, or when to switch sides. If
you're thinking about these scor- 3. Practice playing tiebreakers. Not play a normal game, they play
ing issues, you are distracted from just playing them when the set about twice as slow as they play a
focusing on the quality of your reaches 6-6. Complete your practice tiebreaker. Take the time to use the
play and the tactics you need to session by taking a little time at the 25 seconds in between the points,
employ. For many, the relatively end of play and practice executing a especially when you are serving. Use
new Coman tiebreaker that is tiebreaker. that time to reinforce your strategy
played instead of a third set can be with your partner, or maybe more
challenging. Master it. 4. Be the steady, no-unforced error importantly, build up their confi-
team for the first four points. Get dence with positive statements.
2. Prepare with the idea that you will the ball in play no matter what. This
always have to play a tiebreaker. means first serves in and serve re- The second approach to becoming
This begins with the flip of the coin turns in play. By getting that early a great tiebreaker player is to practice
to start the match. Do the math, lead through steady play, you force and play drills that will challenge your
think about who will be serving the other team to play catch-up and skills as a tiebreaker player. Here are
first in a tiebreaker. If you have a often they will abandon their nor- eight terrific games that will help you
lefty on your team, this can prove mal style to a more desperate style accomplish this task.
beneficial in dealing with the sun. of play.
You may also want to adjust for 1. The Steady Eddie � This is tough
windy conditions. Also, prepar- 5. Slow down. It would surprise most for all levels, but again crucial in
ing for a tiebreaker when you first players to learn that when they creating the consistent player you
walk on the court will make that
moment less anxious and more
expected.
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need to be. The rules are simple � of his partner. This may sound 8. Hocus Pocus of Focus � With the
play the tiebreaker you most often cruel, but what this does is force combination of pressure, a possibly
will play in competition. If any play- a team to work on their weakness rowdy audience, and the high energy
er misses a serve return or double in their serving rotation. In this on the court, it's easy for your mind
faults in the first four points, he game, it's not unusual to see one to be distracted. Again for fun, since
loses the tiebreaker. You can change player from a team serve an entire so many people have cell phones,
this to be the first six, eight � what- tiebreaker, but it is great practice one player sets their phone to go off
ever works for you. to help solve the problem of hold- at a random time that will be during
ing serve. the tiebreaker. Make sure this is al-
2. First and First � Again, here is lowed on the court you are playing
a game with emphasis on cutting 7. Handle It � This drill is for those and not a distraction to neighboring
down on errors. Because so many who lose it when one little thing courts. As you play the tiebreaker,
players want to serve and volley goes wrong. Be careful, this can see how well you stay focused on
during a tiebreaker, change the be either fun or irritating. In this playing each point and not thinking
rules so that if the server is able to game each team has the right to about the eventuality of the alarm.
make her first serve and her first make one bad call. Be judicious You know you're a focused player
volley, she can't lose the point. about when to use this, and again, when the alarm startles you.
She simply replays the point if the remember this is a drill to get you
eventual outcome was not in her mentally prepared for the reality Enjoy your time on the court.
favor. that bad things can happen at any Think of a tiebreaker as being a bonus
time, even during an important tie- and not a liability or an unpleasant
3. Lob Pressure � Once again, the art breaker. You can also play this drill outcome to a competitive close set.
of winning tiebreakers can be the so that instead of a bad call, if any The tiebreaker is an opportunity to
ability to allow your opponent to player gets a let, even on a serve, shine and really enjoy your competi-
lose to you, not just trying to beat they win the point. tion, win or lose. h
him. With that in mind, if any play-
er misses an overhead at any time
during the tiebreaker, that team
loses the tiebreaker. This creates
great pressure and promotes the
lob, a great shot to use if you want to
work yourself back into a match.
4. Volleyball Scoring � Holding To become a great tiebreaker
serve is all important; this game player, practice and play
will test you. You flip to find who drills that will challenge your
serves first and only the serving skills as a tiebreaker player.
team can win a point. Here is the
catch, unless you start off serving, Rod Heckelman's career started in 1966 when he began his five-year role as
you need to win two consecutive a teacher at John Gardiner's Tennis Ranch in Carmel Valley, Calif. Later he
points to earn the right to serve. opened as the resident pro for Gardiner's Tennis Ranch on Camelback in Scott-
This means that a returning team sdale, Ariz. In 1976 he took over as head pro/tennis director at the Mt. Tam Rac-
could win every other point and quet Club in Larkspur, Calif, and added the title and responsibilities of general
lose at love. You should alternate manager in 1982. In 2010 he was awarded "Manager of the Year" for the USPTA
servers every two serves and NorCal Division and the "Manager of the Year" at the USPTA World Conference. He has writ-
switch sides in accordance with the ten several books including, "Down Your Alley" in 1993, "Playing Into the Sunset" in 2013 and
tiebreaker you normally play. most recently, "250 Ways to Play Tennis." He also produced the "Facility Manager's Manual"
and the "Business Handbook for Tennis Pros," which is distributed by the TIA.
5. Do Over � In order to learn from
our mistakes we need to correct
them, or at least have a chance to
correct them. In this drill, each
team has the right to replay one
point. Hopefully this will give you a
chance to fix what went wrong.
6. Breaking Bad � Again, play the
tiebreaker you need to practice,
with this one added rule: if any
player loses both of his serves, he
has to serve the next time instead
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USPTA News
USPTA Joins PHIT America,
a National Campaign Helping America
Get More Active, Fit & Healthy
U SPTA has become a sponsor cally Improve the Health of Americans, at www.phitamerica.org/Academics.
of PHIT America, a national Especially Children, by Implementing htm.
charity and campaign to `Pro-Activity' Programs."
fight the "inactivity pan- "Just look around any community
demic" that is seriously affecting the PHIT America is helping to solve in the U.S. You can see the obesity is-
health of Americans and our health- two huge issues that children face: sue is a serious concern in every city
care costs. This non-profit, started and state," said USPTA CEO John Em-
by the sport and fitness industry, 1. Health and wellness bree. "We need to get America more
promotes grassroots programs and 2. Academic performance active, fit and healthy in order to help
new legislation to influence Ameri- prevent sickness and reduce health
cans to be more active, fit and healthy The benefits of physical activity for care costs. USPTA is proud to promote
through the consumer website www. the body are well-documented. But PHIT America and to influence active,
PHITAmerica.org. now there is conclusive research an ac- healthy lifestyles."
tive child is a better student. There are
Who is PHIT America? more than 10 independent studies that PHIT America has three major
PHIT America is dedicated to in- show physical activity improves aca- programs to get America, especially
demic results. See all the ways physical children, more active, fit and healthy:
creasing physical activity and fitness activity helps academic performance
to improve the health of all Americans. 1. Get 1 million children off the couch
PHIT America was launched in Janu- and active by putting physical edu-
ary 2013 with the support of more than cation back in our schools. PHIT
100 companies and organizations. America gives out GO! Grants,
While the name PHIT sounds like FIT, which jump start more movement
it also has another meaning. PHIT and activity in schools.
stand for Personal Health Investment
Today. The goal is to invest in personal 2. Educate Americans, especially par-
health through fitness to improve the ents, about the inactivity pandemic,
health of Americans, especially its ramifications, and the PHIT
children. America solutions through "News
Article," a 30-minute documentary,
The obesity crisis is well document- and other approaches.
ed. It is a tremendous issue for many
Americans and is driving up overall 3. Pass common sense pro-activity
health care costs. However, there is legislation such as the PHIT Act.
another huge issue � actually a global The PHIT Act will allow Americans
pandemic, which is equally troubling. to use pre-tax medical accounts as
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading an incentive to be active and reduce
cause of death, and more people are dy- healthcare costs.
ing of physical inactivity than smoking
in America. PHIT America CEO and founder
Jim Baugh is excited about USPTA
Eighty percent of children are at joining its alliance. "The support from
risk of disease due to physical inactiv- USPTA is really important. To fight the
ity, and two-thirds are not active to inactivity pandemic, we must work to-
healthy standards. More and more gether. We are now over 120 companies
children are sedentary as their level working together to get America more
of physical activity is limited to mov- active, fit and healthy."
ing their fingers while using electronic
devices. This is why PHIT America Companies or organizations in-
has adopted this mission: "Dramati- terested in joining the PHIT America
Alliance should contact Alliance@
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game, it's not unusual to see one to be distracted. Again for fun, since
loses the tiebreaker. You can change player from a team serve an entire so many people have cell phones,
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a game with emphasis on cutting
7. Handle It � This drill is for those lowed on the court you are playing
and not a distraction to neighboring
down on errors. Because so many who lose it when one little thing courts. As you play the tiebreaker,
players want to serve and volley goes wrong. Be careful, this can see how well you stay focused on
during a tiebreaker, change the be either fun or irritating. In this playing each point and not thinking
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Larson (Fridley, Minn.) defeated tHimoers, cehve(nLadguurninagNainguimel,pCoarltiafn.)tdtiide- aonpdpnoortuanLliitayrbtsioolipntlya(Fyorthiadenlieruyw,naMpyliiennantso.a)tndhtefeated Larson
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Helaolsseotwooynoufo, nuortcojunsstetcruytinivgetmo benea'st deftehaetyinwgiJnothhaenpSoviennt.nsson and M.J. tiCoanl,ifw. HTinheiosarltsoloousrwneo.anhmfeonutr, wcohnicshecreuptliavceems en'Hs e also wdeo
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anderthmei2ss0e1s6acnhoavmeprhioenasdhaipt agnivyetsimhiem Horne also won the tournament's USPTaAn-dcetrhtiefi2e0d1P6rocfheasmsiopnioalnssahnipadgdiveeds haimnd the 20
a sedvuerninthg othvertaiellbsrienagklesr,ttihtlaetatceraomss Sportsmanship Award, which was opporatusneviteynttohshoovwercaalslestinhegilresktiltllseaancdrosas seventhSpo
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Chlaomb,paiognreshatipshseortiteos.use if you want to Next up in the USPTA Surface door Championshipssaereieasv. ailable on Champion
wSoanrktoysoduirdsne'ltf gboachkoimnteoeammptaytch. Championship series is the $10,000 getcourtsSiadnet.coosmdi.dn't go home empty SantoCsh
handed. He picked up the men's open 2016 Clay Court Championships in Fohramndoered.inHfeorpmicakteidonuponthtehemen's ophenanded.2H0
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will test you. You flip to find who
serves first and only the serving
team can win a point. Here is the 2016 USPTA Indoor
catch, unless you start off serving, Championship Results
you need to win two consecutive
points to earn the right to serve. Men's Open Singles
This means that a returning team Tony Larson (Fridley, Minn.) def.
could win every other point and Thiago Santos (Salina, Kan.) 6-2, 4-6,
lose at love. You should alternate 6-1
servers every two serves and Men'sTOo pbeencoDmoeuabglerseat tiebreaker
switch sides in accordance with the Santosp/lVayicetro,rpCraacrtviaclehaonDdepMlaeylo
tiebreaker you normally play. (Salinad,rKillasnt.h)adtewf. iJllacyhHaollrennege your
5. Do Over � In order to learn from Johan Gedlitschka, Men's 45 Singles winner (Memspkhiilsls)/aMs aicthieabelreCahkaemr bpelarylaeirn. Jo
our mistakes we need to correct (Memphis), 6-1, 6-3.
them, or at least have a chance to
correct them. In this drill, each Men's 45 Singles
team has the right to replay one Rod Heckelman's career started in 1J9o6h6anwhGeendhlietsbcehgkaan(hGisrefeivnes-ybeoarror, oNle.Ca.)s
point. Hopefully this will give you a a teacher at John Gardiner's TennisdeRfa.nRcohbinHCorasrcmhe(l LVaagllueny,aCNaliigfu. Lela,tCera-he
chance to fix what went wrong. opened as the resident pro ofovrerGaasrdhienaliedfr.p')srbToye/ntaennfionsriRfseadinitrc,eh3c-ot0onrCaatmtheelbMatc.kTianmScRoatct--
sdale, Ariz. In 1976 he took
6. Breaking Bad � Again, play the qmuaentaCgleurbinin19L8a2rk. Isnpu2r0,1C0ahlief,waansdaawdadrMeddeetdnh"'esMt4iat5nleaDgaenorduorbfeltsehpseoYnesiabri"liftoiersthoef general
tiebreaker you need to practice, USPTA
with this one added rule: if any NorCal Division and the "Manager of the Year" at tHheoUrsScPhT/AKWevoirnldGCiollneftetree(nMcee. rHide ahnas, writ-
ten several books including, "Down Your Alley" in 1M99is3s,.")Pdlaeyfi.nJgoIhnatno tShveeSnunnssseot"nin(L2a0k13e-and
player loses both of his serves, he most recently, "250 Ways to Play Tennis." He also plarnoddu, Tceedntnh.e)/"MFa.cJi.liGtyaMrnaentatg(eCro'slMliearnvuiallle",
TohnaysLtaorssoenr, ve the next time instead aTnhdiathgeo "SBauntsoinseasnsdHVaicntdobroCoakrvfoarlhToeDnne iMs Pelroo,s," whiTchenisnd.T)iso6tnr-yi2bL,ua3tre-s6odn,b,1y0t-h8e TIA. Tony LarTsho
Men's Open winner Men's Open Doubles winners Men's Open winner Men's OpMene
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Member News
� The office of the Rome City Manager appointed � Bob Litwin, an 18-time USTA National
Champ and former ITF No.1 in the world in
USPTA Immediate Past President Tom Daglis as the 55 and over, has written a new book, "Live
the Best Story of Your Life." A USPTA member
Executive Director of the Rome Tennis Center at for 27 years, he was the USPTA National
45-and-over player and a 12-time Eastern
Berry College in Rome, Ga. He will also serve as the Division Player of the Year. In 2011 he was
inducted into the Eastern Hall of Fame. Often
Director of the Professional Tennis Management Pro- quoted more as a teacher than a player,
he was among the first coaches in early
gram at Berry College starting June 1, 2016. Addi- 1970s who emphasized methods that later
morphed into mental training. He started
tionally, USPTA Elite Pro Kevin Brundle was selected the Sports Focus Institute in 1987 where he
trained players in multiple sports including
to serve as Director of Tennis at Rome Tennis Center the New York Knicks and New York Islanders.
In his book, Litwin reveals the secrets of his
and Assistant Director of the PTM program. Daglis Kevin Brundle trade. Combining
will oversee the strategy, operations, staff, finances Tom Daglis his experience
at the highest
and culture of Rome Tennis Center and Downtown Tennis Center. He is responsible for es- levels of sports
and business, he
tablishing the organizational culture and operating principals of the center while increasing distills them into
lessons meant
the center's visibility to grow the number of competitive tournaments offered. Brundle will to change the
way you tell your
oversee the programming and assist the executive director in all operations. Most recently, story. He teaches
that the stories
Brundle served as the Director of Tennis at the Village Tennis Club in Houston and previ- we tell ourselves
and others have
ously served as Director of the Tampa Tennis Club, a 41-court facility with one of the top 10 the dramatic power to shape our lives. The
simple act of flipping the stories that aren't
and under junior programs in the state, and was responsible for doubling membership and working can create change, while being easy
and fun. It's easy work for the hard worker.
increasing program participation. The ability to make quick changes may be
the skill that tennis players need to be able
� Congratulations to the Racquet Club of Columbus (Ohio) 18s team who won the World Team Ten- to play the best games of their lives. To order
nis Midwest Section Championships in Fort Wayne, Ind. The team advanced to the WTT National visit Amazon.com or www.facebook.com/
Championships in San Diego in July 2015. The team defeated Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and boblitwinauthor.
Wisconsin. This is the first time an Ohio
team has gone to Nationals. The WTT
format consists of one court of boys and
girls doubles, two courts of boys and girls
singles, and two courts of mixed doubles.
In WTT, lets are played and players are al-
lowed to be subbed for one another in the
middle of a set. Pictured: USPTA Coach
Bryan Nibert (center) with Racquet Club
of Columbus Squad that includes two of
his stepchildren Alexandra and Robert
Cash.
� These lucky ladies got to play some tennis with former world No. 1 Venus Williams, courtesy of NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EleVen by Venus. Members of the BallenIsles Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., won a hitting
session with the Grand Slam champion after placing the winning bid at the silent auction dur- President Chuck Gill
ing the 2015 USPTA World Con- Gary Trost
ference in New Orleans. The First Vice
funds went toward support- President
ing the mission of the USPTA
Foundation to help economi- Vice Presidents Alan Cutler
cally disadvantaged people Feisal Hassan
learn tennis. From left: USPTA TM Ken McAllister
Florida Division President Trish Jack Michalko
Faulkner; BallenIsles club Diane Selke
members Pat Ditri, Marguerite
Gelber and Michelle Reisman; Past President Tom McGraw
Venus Williams; and club mem- CEO John Embree
ber Joanne Graceman. Legal Counsel George Parnell
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