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Inside this issue
Enhance Your Performance with
Compression Apparel � 48
Creating Passionate Problem
Solvers on the Court � 54
Departments: 50 Master Pro Corner
54 Beyond the Court
42 CEO's Message 58 Career Development
44 Vice President's Message 60 Member News
46 USPTA World Conference
48 Endorsee News
Read more articles online at www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com
On the cover: The USPTA World Conference is heading back to the
West Coast and a brand new location � the beautiful and serene Indian
Wells, Calif., at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Sept. 25-29.
CEO's Message
The More Things Change,
the More Things Stay the Same
by John Embree
As most of you are aware, we lars. It will serve as a showcase, a focal enhancing our knowledge of the game
commenced a project at the point for the industry and the media, to make us better in our jobs. There was
end of last year to chronicle bringing great prestige to the Associa- a genuine excitement about the pros-
the history of the USPTA in a tion." This would apply today as well. pect of having our own World Head-
book being produced by Acclaim Press. quarters that would demonstrate our
Members were asked to submit their bi- Back in February 1984, there was a commitment to securing the financial
ographies and pictures for inclusion that story about how USPTA Professionals well-being of our association.
will be coupled with a myriad of national play a huge part in growing the game
articles that paint a picture of our glori- through a variety of grassroots pro- While some things change, some
ous 90 years as an association. I cannot grams, such as Tennis Across America things actually stay the same. So, here we
wait to see the finished product sched-
uled for release at the end of the year. There is a lot going on with your association at present. I hope you share the
deep pride that I have for who we are and for what we stand. What an exciting
In doing the necessary research for time to be a part of the USPTA!
this publication, I have come across an
abundance of content written by my and National Participation Day. On are in 2016 with a similar message: one of
predecessor, past presidents, and others April 1 and 2 of that year, pros were en- optimism for what our future holds with
that touched on a variety of themes that couraged to organize a day of activities the corporate relocation to Lake Nona;
mirror those that we face today. As long of their choosing, to highlight competi- one of relevance because of the proactive
as 30 years ago, there was much talk tion as well as participation at their re- approach we are taking to revitalizing
about membership growth, enhancing spective facilities. Was this a precursor professional development, which will
the benefits being offered, elevating the to what is now our successful National only elevate our standards; and one of
standards of our professionals, continu- Education Day that we hold in Novem- confidence because of the direction our
ing education, working more closely ber of each year? association is headed under the leader-
with allied organizations, etc. In Janu- ship of the national board and 17 sover-
ary 1990, then-President Rod Dulaney Also in 1986, the national office as- eign divisions. I say it often and I say it
wrote in ADDvantage about a new sumed control of ADDvantage maga- again here because I believe it: What an
sweeping education program that would zine when we took responsibility of exciting time to be a part of the USPTA!
be done "by developing teacher-training content, advertising our endorsees,
centers throughout the country with editorials, etc. ADDvantage continues Speaking of Lake Nona, here is a quick
tennis specialty courses throughout our to be the mouthpiece for the USPTA but update as to the progress of our reloca-
divisions." And, he emphasized the start in a much better platform because of tion: we closed on the sale of our building
of mandatory education as of January our partnership with Tennis Industry in Houston on Feb. 29, but continue to
1991. Sound familiar? magazine. The product is infinitely bet- lease our space back at NO CHARGE
ter than it has ever been and provides until we actually move in March of 2017.
Front and center was also the ongo- extensive educational information in- We closed on the land purchased in Lake
ing discussion about a new World Head- tended to keep our members more up to Nona, which will be the site of our new
quarters at Saddlebrook Resort that date about what is going on in the ten- World Headquarters, on March 31 and
would be much larger to accommodate nis marketplace. In fact, ADDvantage are now acquiring the necessary permit-
the association's growth while also in- magazine will be celebrating its 40th ting and preparing the pad for construc-
tending to increase the visibility of the birthday next year at the same time we tion of a 10,000-square-foot building
brand with the tennis-playing public. will be trumpeting our 90th birthday in to start late August with move in set for
However, that quickly morphed into a 2017. So much to highlight: March, 2017. We have tentatively sched-
much broader discussion about relocat- uled a ground-breaking ceremony on
ing to Houston with the purchase of our Three decades ago, there was an June 1 in conjunction with the USPTA
own building in a valued commercial enthusiasm for what the USPTA was Florida division conference in Orlando so
real estate district, which would be the doing and the course that it was chart- our professionals can attend this monu-
center for education, training, and cer- ing. All of the initiatives gave credence mental event in our history.
tification. In a CEO message that Tim to how vital the USPTA is to develop-
Heckler wrote in October of 1990, "the ing the next generation of players, how There is a lot going on with your as-
value of the World Headquarters cannot essential the USPTA is to delivering sociation at present. I hope you share
be completely measured in terms of dol- programs in the marketplace, and how the deep pride that I have for who we
critical professional development is to are and for what we stand. h
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Vice President's Message
Through the Years, USPTA Remains
Focused on Certification and Education
by Ken McAllister
In late 1974, I took my USPTA Like you, I am a result of my mentors ... My teaching pro mentors were
Certification Exam from then tes- Tim Heckler, Dennis Van der Meer, Ron Woods, John I ngram, Paul
ter Tim Heckler. I received a P-1 C hristian, George Basco, Jack Groppel, Jim Loehr, Steve Wilkinson,
(now Elite Professional), which I B arbara Braunstein, Billie Jean King, and countless others through my
did not deserve. Those who took the 40 years with USPTA. However, the most important mentor for me was
test with me � Dave S ivertson (later Clarence Mabry. He proved to me and many others that preparation and
to be USPTA Pro of the Year) and Joe attitude made the biggest difference in becoming the best you can be.
Csandli, a prominent Houston direc-
tor of tennis � will attest to that. Even 2016. For me, this started with Tim 40 years with USPTA. However, the
though I had coached high school ten- Galway and Vic Braden at my first most important mentor for me was
nis for 10 years, the test proved to me World Conference. Clarence Mabry of San Antonio. Like
how much I still had to learn about ten- me, he grew up in a small Texas town.
nis. I did however have a educational Membership dues were not going to He proved to me and many others that
background so the U SPTA sent me to be enough to pay for such advantages preparation and attitude made the big-
New York in early 1977 to meet with and meetings so the USPTA expanded gest difference in becoming the best
Jack Barnaby and George Basco to as- its sponsorships to help pay for the you can be. He was the original presi-
sist in rewriting the USPTA test, prov- education and to access the best in our dent of the Texas pros.
ing in my case that those who can't do, industry. This soon led into the liabil-
teach, and those who can't teach, write ity insurance policy that has drawn or So why am I rambling on about
certification exams. Luckily the quality kept members for many years now. The this? First, this is to emphasize the
of those around me guaranteed a posi- bottom line is that we grew into a true value of the certification test that leads
tive result. Believe it or not, the bones professional association, which had to education opportunities available
of that first 1977 exam still exist in the been the dream of Jack Barnaby and a through the USPTA at the national
current USPTA C ertification Exam. young group of teaching professionals and divisional levels. The test showed
as they met in New York in 1927. That me my shortcomings, and I attended
At that point I watched the poli- is 50 years before I met Mr. Barnaby in every educational event that I could
tics of the time reach an upheaval 1977 � also in New York. for years. Twelve years later I became
that resulted in the USPTA becoming a Master Professional. The classroom
less of an East Coast organization to Like you, I am a result of my men- and on-court presentations were not
spreading itself through the whole tors. Because of the USPTA, my first enough. It was the jelling effect of shar-
country. This charge was led by Tim teaching pro mentors were Tim ing this with my peers and mentors that
Heckler, and with the timing of the Heckler and Dennis Van der Meer. gave me the confidence that this small
tennis boom, led to a huge growth Tim introduced Dennis to me in 1975, town Texas boy could do well as a tennis
of activity and membership for the before Dennis even thought of a Pro- teacher. Clearly at this stage of my life,
next few years. USPTA kept its focus fessional Tennis Registry. In fact, he I return for the friendships among all
on certification and education. This was a very loyal member of USPTA. of you more than the seminars. I also
gave us "regular" members wonderful Most of my mentors were Texas Divi- want to be there on the off chance that
opportunities to learn from the best sion pros like Ron Woods, Tim H eckler, I can help or inspire a fellow pro as oth-
through national and divisional semi- John Ingram, and Paul Christian. ers have done for me over the years. In
nars. Better for you and me, it brought They also included George Basco, Jack other words, I do not teach any more,
sharing and networking to an all-time Groppel, Jim Loehr, Steve Wilkinson, but there are many reasons to keep up
high. This is still the culture and ad- Barbara Braunstein, Billie Jean King, with the educational credits. h
vantage of our organization now in and countless others through my
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USPTA World Conference
USPTA Returns to California
for Annual World Conference
After three long years, the programs that help economically dis- ferences) and Palm Desert and is bor-
USPTA World Conference is advantaged people learn tennis. dered by the Santa Rosa Mountains.
heading back to the West Coast The city hosts the BNP Paribas Open,
and a brand new location � � The Awards Luncheon will be Tues- the fifth-largest tennis tournament in
the beautiful and serene Indian Wells, day at noon, and will honor USPTA the world, which is held at the Indian
Calif. Join us in sunny California at the Professionals who are committed Wells Tennis Garden.
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & to excellence as tennis teachers and
Spa, Sept. 25-29, to relax, network and ambassadors, using tennis to impact Also to be held at the Indian Wells
learn ... and pick up your required pro- people and communities. Tradition- Tennis Garden is the USPTA Masters
fessional development credits. What a ally, the awards celebration has been Invitational. The top point earners
perfect way to # GetYour6! at the end of the week. from the three Surface Championships
leading up to the Masters will be invited
This event brings together tennis- � The Pool Side Reception (formerly to participate in the tournament. De-
teaching professionals and coaches, the Welcoming Party) will be held tails will be announced soon.
manufacturers and industry repre- Wednesday night to close out the
sentatives in an experience unlike conference. Join your fellow confer- In addition to all the activities that
any other in the tennis industry. Rub ence attendees for music, food and go along with attending a World Con-
elbows with leaders of the tennis world drink, and of course, socializing and ference, visitors can enjoy numerous
while at the same time learn the new- networking with other teaching pros outings in the local area, including The
est teaching techniques, tried-and-true from around the world. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm
business methods, and career-enhanc- Springs Aerial Tramway, museums and
ing best practices. USPTA members � Thursday is the last day and will wrap shopping. Also, the Indian Wells Golf
will earn 10 education credits for a full up at noon, with the exception of the Resort is offering conference attend-
registration, plus additional credits for final specialty course from 1-5 p.m. ees a nice discount off the regular golf
courses attended. All sessions will fall rates.
under one of four categories: teach- Indian Wells is in the Coachella
ing, business, facility management and Valley, located between La Quinta As it becomes available, an agenda,
sport science. (site of several previous World Con- more details and registration infor-
mation will be provided in future
The Education Committee is shak- issues and on the website, uspta.com/
ing things up this year � moving the conference. h
conference days to Sunday through
Thursday, with the bulk of the edu-
cation beginning on Monday. Other
changes include:
� The Buying Show, reception and Si-
lent Auction are moving to the begin-
ning of the week, to be held Monday
evening. The USPTA Buying Show is
the nation's largest tennis-only trade
show with exhibitors representing
tennis equipment, shoes and apparel,
Web-based programs and software,
teaching aids, court equipment, nu-
tritional bars and vitamins, and more.
A reception will be held in conjunc-
tion with the buying show, along with
the silent auction, which raises funds
for the USPTA Foundation. The
Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charitable
organization that is devoted to fund
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Endorsee News
Enhance Your Performance With
Compression Apparel
For today's tennis player, and faster, as has been seen in all
much of the equipment of the other sports."
has changed dramati-
cally from what was We recently spoke to David
MacPherson, famed tennis
considered "performance" in coach of the legendary U.S.
the 1980s and 1990s. Racquets doubles duo, the Bryan Broth-
have evolved from wooden to ers, and the advantages of 2XU
carbon fiber to high-end per- for Bob and Mike Bryan.
formance materials such as "Bob and Mike, even with
TeXtreme, Balsalt, Aero, Speed all of their successes, are always
and Burn. Strings have im- looking for an edge and the next
proved from synthetic nylons thing that will help them, espe-
and natural gut to hybrid com- cially as they are getting older
binations of polyester "spin" and feeling the effects of their
strings to "no notch" string age," MacPhearson said. "We
combinations. met with 2XU in February this
But what about apparel? year and the immediate reaction
Not much has evolved in tennis to the product was impactful to
clothing. Sure we have moisture their performance and recovery.
wicking and other high-end, Faster recovery and less muscle
lightweight fabrics for cooling soreness make the next day of
and ventilation, but perfor- training even better than the
mance apparel in tennis is not previous day."
really considered to be true What about the real world
performance apparel. Consider of day-to-day weekend warriors
the clothing in the NBA, NFL and passionate tennis players
or MLB or many other profes- and coaches? We spoke to Jose
sional sports. Everything these Pastrello, a USPTA Pro from
athletes wear is form fitting, not Naples, Fla., and he said, "Per-
baggy, and involves total con- 2XU is bringing ground-breaking technology to the formance compression apparel
tainment of the athlete's body. performance apparel world of tennis, and is working is new to me and my daily lesson.
Tennis still has athletes wearing to making everyone a better athlete. I spend six to eight hours every
loose and heavy shirts and long, day on the court teaching, hitting
non-aerodynamic shorts/skirts, and movement that will let the tennis popu- or supervising � on my feet and active
the longer the match goes on, the more lation see that tennis players are at the all day. I started using 2XU when the
the perspiration impacts the athlete's same level with the greatest athletes in USPTA started endorsing the brand;
performance. It's time for a change � an the world," says Ken Merritt, who has I had to try it. I started with the com-
update to the year 2016 � for perfor- more than 30 years experience as a glob- pression arm sleeve and then added
mance apparel in tennis, the same as we al manager for tennis brands and ath- the compression calf sleeve. I could
see in other professional and amateur letes. "Tennis players are subject to mas- not believe how much better I felt after
sports. sive amounts of movements � stopping, a long day on the court teaching and
Compression is an overused and starting, turning, twisting, heck, even working."
underregulated word. True compres- sliding on asphalt and concrete tennis 2XU is bringing ground-breaking
sion is not just body forming or body courts. These players do all of this for technology to the performance ap-
shaping. True compression is a "legal hours � not minutes � in extreme heat parel world of tennis, and is working
performance enhancer," and tennis and weather conditions. Yet there are to making everyone a better athlete. h
athletes are just now catching up with new advancements in performance ap-
professional athletes in other sports. parel/compression that will allow these To apply to join the 2XU team, fill out
"I am so happy to be part of the athletes to perform and recover better an application at www.team2xu.com.
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Master Pro Corner
Master the Power of Doubles
Instruction
By Kim Dillard, USPTA Master Professional
Teaching doubles can and should Teach partners to high
provide some of the most pow- five after every point;
erful and useful tools to our stu- this makes the team win
dents that they can use through- and lose together with
out their lives. A teaching pro should unconditional support.
develop a player to be connected to his
or her partner, both mentally and physi- signals for poaching for each serve. The to work on trusting your partner with
cally. Mentally, a good doubles player net player signals with his non-domi- quick reactions and accepting the out-
needs to have good communication and nant hand behind his back � open hand come together.
listening skills in order to make smart, = poach, closed fist = stay. Make sure the
positive decisions on the court during return team hits crosscourt. Teaching new players the basic coopera-
a match. These two skills are essential tion skills includes how to share the three
throughout life. Teaching players to be First and most important is to teach tennis balls in the warm-up; how to give
flexible helps them to be able to change partners to high five after every point; a stray ball to the next court; and to move
tactics and be open for changes at a mo- this makes the team win and lose togeth- the first serve fault ball that rolled back
ment's notice in a match. er with unconditional support. The pow- from the net. Players need to be taught
er of the high five relates learning how to court etiquette, which relates to how to act
An important skill to teach in doubles share mistakes and successes together. is so many other situations in life.
is how to think of others. I will have the Doubles cooperation can help students
player who is about to hit the next shot hold the door open for others, use their When teaching doubles, knowing your
catch the ball when I say "freeze." I ask car signal with other drivers, and create students is imperative. Through dou-
all the other players who are not hitting endless partner connections in life. bles, students get to know themselves
the ball about their position in relation to better, which helps them develop on a
their partner and how they can help with A quick communication drill is having very personal level.
the possible shot choices. I have the play- the net player stand on the service line
er who has the ball continue and hit the and the partner on the baseline. I feed Doubles instruction teaches life skills
shot they were going to hit. Being more a deep ball to the baseline player and if that relate to any and all relationships,
aware of others is key to good doubles the net player thinks the ball is going both short term and long term. A partner-
instruction and helps our students learn long they call, "bounce it," letting his ship requires selfless thinking and being
how to cooperate with a variety of differ- partner know he thinks the ball is going positive to get a goal accomplished. Teach-
ent people in life. To think of others is key out. If the baseline player hears noth- ing doubles to players as young as possible
to being a better and less selfish person. ing he plays the shot. This drill is great will help them develop a wide variety of
essential lifelong social skills. h
Each point starts with an agreed plan
of action and first shot choice. The plan Kim Dillard is director of tennis at Colonial Country Club in Thomasville,
is simple and positive and is always N.C., and High Point University Club Tennis Coach in High Point, N.C. He
about the next point, not the last point. wrote his first book "The Doubles Connection, How to be a Better Doubles
Teaching how to plan helps our students Partner" in 1998. Dillard is in the Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame and is a retired
make a plan for whatever goal they de- elementary P.E. teacher. He can be reached at kimdillarddoubles.com.
sire. Each goal has one step at a time to
reach a bigger picture outcome goal.
One drill I use frequently is to have a
team serve three points in a row to one
side (deuce or ad) and for each serve
have the return team choose a different
return � crosscourt, lob, or down the
line. After each point played, the teams
high five and make a new plan. The serv-
ing team on a different drill can work on
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Beyond the Court
Creating Passionate Problem
Solvers on the Court
By Jeremy Carl, USPTA
As a coach, what is your g reatest Great players live for every moment Novak Djokovic, as a very young
joy? Is it seeing your p layer of the sport and love the big moments player, grew up learning tennis initially
win a match? Or is it s eeing whether they win or not. Players in in the bottom of an empty swimming
your player utilizing a phi- basketball, football and hockey love the pool in war-torn Serbia. Djokovic once
losophy you helped foster to confi- pressure of taking the final shot, catch- said about Roger Federer and Rafael
dently change the course of a match ing the final ball, or shooting the game- Nadal, "Roger and Rafa have been so
that shows his or her love and respect winning shot. dominant that to compete with them
for the game? While each coach ap-
proaches this answer personally, I want It is no mistake that the game's greatest players understand, embrace
to suggest that the best way to create and respect the problem-solving aspect of the game, which takes discipline,
tennis players for life is to ensure they focus and hard work.
understand completely the problem-
solving aspect of the game. It is no mistake that the game's has been difficult. But it is also a chal-
greatest players understand, embrace lenge. Every time you play them they
One the greatest joys I find as a and respect the problem-solving aspect make you improve," which shows
coach comes with seeing a player get of the game, which takes discipline, fo- Novak's love for problem solving. His
the point of strategies and drills in such cus and hard work. Roger Federer has whole career he has thrived on how to
a way that he or she incorporates those said, "There is no way around the hard improve against these players instead of
strategies and drills into a whole ap- work. Embrace it." focusing on when he has lost to them.
proach to the game, as opposed to using
them just to win a particular match.
Great players live for every
moment of the sport
and love the big moments
whether they win or not.
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As coaches, we are called to do
more than teach players how to hit
an inside-out forehand or a slice
backhand, but also to love under-
standing why and when they should
use them. Tennis players have to
understand they are playing a sport
that involves problem solving every
time they are in the moment of the
point. The best ones love everything
� which spin to hit, where to place
the serve, what racquet to use, where
to hit the return, etc. They are never
tired of being students of the game
because they know failure comes
with thinking they have no more
to learn. Here are three basic prin-
ciples you can use to inspire in your
players a desire to be problem solv-
ers on the court � purpose, persever-
ance and philosophy.
Purpose It's important for us as coaches to create a desire in our players to focus on all
parts of match, especially those that require the hardest work mentally, tacti-
One of the best ways to ensure pur- cally and physically.
pose in a player is to create purpose
in the warmup of a lesson, whether words, make sure your players face � Remember the reason for playing
it be private or group practice. From many different scenarios that will tennis goes beyond winning or los-
the first ball, players need to hit with help them understand how every ing a match.
purpose, focusing on the following single point counts. Tennis is one of
progression: height (net clearance), the few sports where match problem � Revel in the moment to determine
spin, depth, direction and speed. For solving has to be done by players one's own destiny on the court.
example, as players are warming up themselves with coaches providing
service line to service line, have one only a road map for various situations. � Never forget your strengths and
hit topspin and one hit slice, and give Unlike other sports, players can't turn know you will always have them no
them a goal of a set of number of shots to the bench to get advice when they matter what the opponent does or
and then alternate. As they are hitting, are in trouble. what happens in the match.
encourage them to figure out how to
deal with these different spins. In ad- Philosophy Again, ask yourself what is your
dition, make sure players demonstrate greatest joy in coaching? What are
purpose in their shots based on their Now that your players have pur- your players' greatest joys in playing?
understanding and execution of vari- pose and perseverance, ensure finally My hope is that these simple princi-
ous situations � defensive, neutral or that they have a sound philosophy ples will help you create problem solv-
offensive. when they play matches. Many play- ers on the tennis court and lifelong
ers go out and just play without players! h
Perseverance adhering to a certain philosophy.
However, I think as coaches we have Jeremy Carl is the head tennis
Perseverance is defined as con- the responsibility to provide a basic pro at Burke Racquet and Swim
tinued effort to do or achieve some- philosophy for our players that allows Club in Burke, Va., and a USTA
thing despite difficulties, failure or them to handle anything they may High Performance Coach.
opposition (www.merriam-webster. face, both on and off the court. Below Tennis programming at Burke
com/dictionary). Great athletes of all are some of the main points I believe Racquet and Swim Club is
kinds, especially tennis players, pos- are important for such a winning phi- u nder Blue Chip Sports Management.
sess this quality in order to problem losophy:
solve in their matches. It's important
for us as coaches to create a desire in
our players to focus on all parts of a
match, especially those that require
the hardest work mentally, tactically
and physically. One way to do this is
to have servers only get one serve,
start a match down 0-2, or one player
can only hit slice backhands. In other
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Beyond the Court
Making a Difference on the Tennis
Court � Stories Behind the Faces
Since its inception in 2006, and a silent auction, six named scholar- learning and giving back. I hope to be
ThanksUSA has awarded nearly ships have been awarded to Berkeley able to help struggling college students
3,700 scholarships totaling Hills Country Club/ThanksUSA schol- from a military background achieve
more than $11 million. By part- ars. In fact, the events have been so their goals just as your gracious scholar-
nering with ThanksUSA, USPTA has successful that for the past three years, ship has done for me," she said. "Thank
donated $11,000 to the organization, and Berkeley Hills received the grand prize you again, for not only investing in my
its divisions and members have donated of a trip for two to the US Open for the future, but also the futures of those lives
more than $65,000 to the general schol- largest amount donated in the name I will save once I am a pediatric nurse."
arship fund in the last three years. of the Tennis Thanks The Troops
campaign. The USPTA San Diego Division has
ThanksUSA scholarship recipients also made a significant impact on its
are genuine, caring and tal- In 2015, Marine Corps dependent
ented individuals whose lives Bethany Flournoy was awarded one of community by spreading ten-
are positively affected through the $3,000 Berkeley Hills Country Club/ nis while supporting military
fundraising events hosted by ThanksUSA scholarships to continue families at their annual Tennis
tennis professionals across the nursing studies at Georgia College & Fest. The event added a dona-
country. State University. Flournoy's ultimate tion option on the registration
goal is to become a pediatric nurse prac- form and organized a silent
While volunteering at a titioner at a children's hospital. auction to benefit Thanks-
summer school for the deaf, USA's mission.
Air Force dependent Jas- "By working for such an amazing
mine Ruffin witnessed many healthcare facility, I will be able to give "Tennis Thanks the Troops
students struggling to learn back to the community while healing was a perfect fit when our
because of communication sick and injured children," Flournoy Tennis Fest committee was
barriers. With the assistance of said. "I aspire to help children regardless looking for a worthy charity,"
a $3,000 USPTA/ThanksUSA of their socio-economic circumstances. USPTA Elite Pro Geoff Griffin
scholarship, Ruffin is majoring A life is a life, and a child's life is the life said. "Helping the children
in Deaf Studies at California of our future." and spouses of active military
State University of Northridge. personnel really motivates us
Flournoy said she is thankful for the in a big military town like San
Ruffin plans to work with donors that made it possible for her to Diego."
deaf children and their hearing family attend college without the guilt of put- One of this year's awardees was
members to bridge the gap between the ting her family in debt. K irsten Farinas, the spouse of an active-
deaf education and mainstream educa- duty Marine. With the assistance of a
tion systems. She has also represented "I am able to focus more on the most $3,000 San Diego Tennis Association/
ThanksUSA scholars at Tennis Thanks important aspects of school and life � ThanksUSA scholarship, Farinas will
the Troops events in California. graduate from National University in
San Diego and plans to sit for the CPA
"I am very honored and grateful exam next summer.
for being selected as a recipient of the "The San Diego District Tennis As-
USPTA/ThanksUSA scholarship," Ruf- sociation is proud to have supported
fin said. `Your generosity will continue ThanksUSA and Tennis Thanks the
to inspire my success in life and my aca- Troops through our annual Tennis Fests,
demic endeavors!" which have resulted in six $3,000 educa-
tional scholarships being awarded to very
Ruffin shares her gratitude by vol- deserving members of San Diego military
unteering at events; she even taught a families," said USPTA Pro Steve Kappes,
USPTA Pro how to sign at the USPTA who is also a former career Navy officer.
California Division Convention this "We encourage other tennis groups to join
year. us in this very worthwhile program!" h
Other ThanksUSA scholarship re- Please consider hosting an event in 2016.
cipients directly benefitted from the ef- To learn more, visit www.ThanksUSA.org.
forts of the Berkeley Hills Country Club
in Duluth, Ga., and its tennis director,
Todd Assini. Through themed mixers
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Member News
� USPTA member Geoff Griffin and his family were honored with the 2014 Ralph W. Westcott USTA � Carrie Zarraonandia, USPTA Elite Profes-
Family of the Year Award. The national honor recognizes a family, all of whom are involved in provid- sional, was one of just
ing services that benefit the sport by growing and promoting the game. Family members include 50 coaches across
Geoff and his wife, Manuela; his parents several sports nation-
Stan and Jo, and his brothers and their wide to earn a 2016
wives Chaz and Sunya, and Jack and Amy. Double-Goal Coach
Geoff is the director of tennis at the Balboa Award from the Positive
Tennis Club He has been a San Diego Dis- Coaching Alliance. The
trict Tennis Association Board member for award honors coaches
22 years, and the organization's president
for four years. He has spent eight years on who teach their players the fundamentals
the Southern California Tennis Association of a sport while teaching life lessons on and
Board of Directors, and 25 years on USPTA off the playing field. PCA received a record
San Diego Division's Board of Directors; four 2,400 nominations from across the country.
years as President. Zarraonandia is the tennis director at Tennis
Kidz in Tiburon, Calif., a program designed
� Fran Osei (right) of Haverstraw, N.Y., was named USTA Eastern's Tennis Woman of the Year for to train a child's body to perform at its best
her outstanding service to tennis. Osei has been an integral part of the Eastern Section for more on and off the court. The program helps chil-
than 25 years. She is the director of tennis for Ramapo (N.Y.) Parks and Recreation, as well as dren develop socially and physically while
the manager and tennis director for the Ramapo Tennis and achieving self-confidence and becoming
Swim Facility. Currently, Osei is the Vice President of USTA physically fit. Z arraonandia has 30 years of
Eastern. She also is a member of the Strategic Planning Com- experience teaching tennis and is currently
mittee, serves on the Incentive Grant Committee and chairs teaching tennis at the Tiburon Peninsula
the Community Development Committee. She developed Club and through the Belvedere-Tiburon
a volunteer board and committees for Eastern's Southern Park and Recreation Department.
Region, which she has been a part of for more than 10 years.
� City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dwyer pre-
� Rob Scott, Executive Director; Tiffany Milner, Junior Programs Manager; Dan Lewis, sented Orlando Tennis Centre Manager and
Director for Colorado JTT; and Rob Merriman, Manager of Junior Tennis in Nevada � all USPTA Master Professional Tom Sweitzer
USPTA Pros � recently conducted a JTT Roadshow in Las Vegas with a strong group of tennis with the 2015 City of Orlando Employee
pros there, many of whom are USPTA. The event awarded education credits and there was of the Year
terrific, spirited discussion and camaraderie. Pros who attended include: L-R Front Row: Award. Two
Johnny Lane, Morris Engram, Adolph Huddleston, Rick Storozuk; Second Row: weeks prior,
Rob Merriman, Crombie Hatfield, JC Pauli; Third Row: Mark Swanson, Rob Scott, Orlando Tennis
Mike Copenhaver, Zdenek Cernoch, Scott Schneider, Marty Hennessey, Dan Lewis; News named
Back Row: Ryan Wolfington, Karl Jones, Ron Steege, Billy DeRango, Ken Shioi Sweitzer Or-
lando Tennis
Person of the
Year.
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Chuck Gill
Gary Trost
First Vice
President
Vice Presidents Alan Cutler
Feisal Hassan
Ken McAllister
Jack Michalko
Diane Selke
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Past President Tom McGraw
CEO John Embree
Legal Counsel George Parnell
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Circulation Kathy Buchanan authors and not necessarily those of ADDvantage or the
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