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November/December 2017
I AM
POWERFUL
Unleash your power with the all-new Ultra. With a 15% larger
hottest part of the sweetspot created by Power Rib and Crush
Zone technologies, the Ultra shifts the balance of power
forever in your favor.
WILSON.COM
*Based on 2017 Wilson LABS study comparing 2017 Wilson Ultra 100 CV with Power Rib and Crush Zone versus same model without such features.
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FROM THE CEO
TAKEAWAYS
A Recap of the NEXT Generation: A Tennis innovation workshop
John R. Embree, USPTA Chief Executive Officer
Having just completed the Next Generation: A Tennis of professionals, programs, etc. It
Innovation Workshop, powered by the USTA and USPTA, was clearly evident that because
I am struck by the overwhelming enthusiasm the attendees of the close proximity of the two
expressed to me. Yes, the registrations were strong (over, 1,070 associations and the genuine
in total) and yes, the 80+ education sessions were varied and desire to collaborate that we are
informative. But, what came through loud and clear from able to not only cooperate on
every segment of the delivery system that attended was how programs that will both grow the
collaborative this workshop was between the USTA and the game together but help elevate the
USPTA. standards of our professionals. It
As the planning phase of this joint conference developed was incredibly uplifting to feel the energy in the room!
during the year, I was never quite certain how our members Finally, the closing session on Sunday provided a chance
would react to combining our usual World Conference with for attendees to discuss what two or three things they learned
the USTA Tennis Development Workshop (TDW), especially at the workshop and what they were going to do differently
one month later than our traditional September dates. But, when they returned home as a result of what they learned. To
the curiosity about the USTA National Campus and a genuine listen to those who presented their takeaways was incredibly
interest to see our new worldwide headquarters (now that we motivating, not only for me but for everyone in the audience.
are operational) proved to be an enticing combination that
motivated a large segment of our membership to venture to
Lake Nona. And what a time we had!
Beautiful weather greeted the loaded buses as they arrived
at the USTA National Campus on Thursday, the first full day
of education. Three seminars ran concurrently every hour
from 8:30am to 3:30pm while tours of the campus and our
new building were conducted all day long. That night, there
was a tremendous buzz (which might have been helped by
the open bars) at our Buying Show with 70 booth spaces
occupied and our Foundation conducting its silent auction
to raise money for its worthwhile endeavors. And raise
money they did: over $15,000! (Left to right) Todd Martin with Hall of Famers Stan Smith,
Friday was our big day with an opening general Gigi Fernandez, and Nick Bollettieri.
session conducted by Craig Morris of the USTA about
Net Generation to a packed house. Todd Martin, CEO of After all, the purpose of providing all of the education that we
the International Tennis Hall of Fame, then hosted a panel did is to encourage members to implement some of what they
discussion with three Hall of Famers, Nick Bollettieri, Gigi heard into their daily regimes.
Fernandez, and Stan Smith, that was compelling. The shared My takeaway is simple: the collaborative effort with the USTA
Awards Luncheon with Chairman and CEO of the USTA, on this workshop is only the beginning. Both organizations are
Katrina Adams, and our President Chuck Gill, was inspiring as committed to one thing and one thing above all else: growing
both associations handed out their top awards to an incredibly tennis. We cannot do it alone or separately. We have to be
deserving group of grass roots leaders. Then, the day ended aligned and work together in order to inject new energy into
with our General Membership Meeting when we issued the our game and build our player base. This workshop was a clear
remainder of our awards to those top performing USPTA indication of what can be done when we are totally aligned.
professionals in 2016 followed by a stimulating Q&A session By relocating to Lake Nona and being a close neighbor of
with our Board of Directors. the USTA, we can accomplish so much. And we cannot thank
Saturday was highlighted by a general session with a panel the USTA enough for its significant financial support for
of USTA and USPTA staff that discussed how Lake Nona will making the Next Generation: A Tennis Innovation Workshop a
serve as an innovative laboratory to create the next generation tremendous success.*
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FROM THE Board
Introducing the USPTA Leadership Academy
By Alan Cutler, USPTA Vice President
The United States Professional Tennis in-depth training of the skills and
Association is proud to announce a two-and- knowledge required for general
a-half-day event tailored for experienced tennis- manager and multi departmental
teaching professionals. The 2018 Leadership manager positions within a club or
Academy, will be hosted at the USPTA National organization.
Headquarters in Lake Nona, Florida in Spring 2018. Each hour of this inaugural event
The Leadership Academy will provide attendees will include mini-lectures, class
with the skills needed to transition from teaching discussions, and group presentations.
on the court into managerial roles. Attendees will have the opportunity to
Designed like an intensive Masters Certificate work individually and in groups to
program, The Leadership Academy offers 18 solve real-life scenarios and day to day
one-hour sessions on more than 18 topics ranging management issues. These sessions
from human resources management, conflict were created with the intent to challenge
management, presentation skills, and the critical thinking
more. Learn skills from of the modern-day
USPTA Professionals tennis-teaching
such as Feisal professional, while
Hassan, Ajay Pant, offering them the ability to
and Jose Pastrello. TM further their career on the
Each of these speakers management side.
started out as tennis-teaching LEADERSHIP All participants
professionals and have worked who complete the
ACADEMY
their way to becoming a general Leadership Academy
manager or multi-departmental will be awarded a certificate
managers in successful entities. These instructors that can be added to your resume or portfolio.
have experiences in different types of tennis Possessing this certificate from the Leadership
employment and all share the common trait of Academy is one more indication that you have
being among today's industry leaders. the knowledge and experience to advance in
Aspiring tennis leaders will find the your career. Registration for the 2018 Leadership
Leadership Academy useful in identifying Academy will be announced at a later date along
the skills and abilities they should develop with application requirements and we ask that all
to become successful in the field, hopefully interested members be on the lookout for future
avoiding pitfalls and mistakes that most new announcements.
managers make. Experienced tennis-teaching The mission of the Leadership Academy is
professionals will be exposed to new concepts to provide tennis-teaching professionals with
and trends in supervision, management, and valuable resources to personally and professionally
leadership that they can utilize in their current grow within your career and increase your
and future positions. In addition, they will have participation with the USPTA as a leader on the
opportunities to further develop their skills and local and national level. If you're looking to become
"sharpen the tools" they already have in their a renowned tennis-teaching professional or just
tool box. Whether you work for a country club, looking to improve your personal brand, then
commercial club, home owner's association, the Leadership Academy is where you want to
municipality, or a resort, this intensive two-and- be. Come visit Orlando and dare to be great at the
a-half-day Leadership Academy will provide an Leadership Academy.*
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MASTER PRO CORNER
Cue phrases
ADDINg THE CORRECT TOOLS TO THE PRO'S TOOLBOX
Bob Love, USPTA Master Professional
Cue phrases are used by every teaching pro and coach. We need
cues to elicit the behaviors necessary for skills acquisition
and during competition. Cues have become an essential part
of every pro's communications "tool box." Cue phrases are not always
"good news," some can be "bad news." Let's take a look at cue phrases
and my personal journey with a few of them.
"Good news" phrases are grounded in sport science More "bad news" appears when coaches and pros give
and high-level observations. In my case, I was so instructions like "focus" or "concentrate." Players MUST
motivated by Dr. Jack Groppel and others that I be able to respond physically to any cue of this type!
returned to graduate school at age 40 to do graduate
studies and learn why my learning methods seemed Players need to be trained in stress management
to work, and additionally, how I could be better in the (a physical process) to prepare for performing mental
future. This is my 50th year of teaching tennis, and I still rehearsal and imagery. Relaxation is the key to the
try and make certain that anything I say on the court is doorway of mind-body integration.
valid from scientific and performance perspectives. To
me, to be "professional" is to be an on-going student of Personal journey: My favorite cue phrase is,
the game! "Reach with your feet and let the strings do the work."
It has become a cornerstone for building lower-body
Phrases become "bad news" when the pros or (reach with your feet) and upper-body mechanics (let
coaches using them fail to understand the mixed the strings do the work). My training programs are
messages they send. "Follow through high" is an based on this phrase, and it has proven highly effective!
example of a phrase with multiple negatives. I stopped
using "follow through" over four decades ago due to a Origin: This phrase was created in response to my
variety of definitions and learned that the word "finish" observations during a semi-finals match in the 1972 US
elicited a much quicker learning response. Also "high" Open. I was one of the service-line umpires and had an
varies as pros fail to define what a "high" position is as ample opportunity to observe the stroking mastery of
it has different meanings. Ilie Nastase versus Tom Gorman. For the four sets it
took Nastase to win, I was amazed at the fluidity and
Changing the "bad news" cue phrase "follow effectiveness of his footwork and form. As a tennis
through high" into the "good news" phrase "finish educator, my personal challenge has always been
high" worked when I clearly taught what I meant to develop learning tools so my players can acquire
by "high", "low", and even "Rafa" positions. Results high levels of skill. I wanted my students to play like
were enhanced when I used the "backward chaining" Nastase. A lofty goal, indeed!
method of showing the finishing position first and
had the student swing from the finish to the start Therefore I had to ask myself a major question.
and then reconnect to the finish. The motor-learning Why was Ilie able to manipulate his racket with such
process seemed to be accelerated, and results were ease? He moved into every shot and always seemed on
remarkable! balance. Obviously he was able to make all these terrific
shots because he was in position to produce them.
How? Talent was an obvious response, but I wanted to
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Reach with your feet and
let the strings do the work.
analyze his mastery in terms from which my students creating consistent racket paths was an essential
could benefit. Knowing that every shot is the result of element of his stroking prowess.
the eyes-feet-hands linkage, I decided to look at the
three components. "Head shift": The classic cue phrase "Keep your eye
on the ball" has been upgraded as research in head shifts
Eyes: Ilie really "saw" the ball well. He never seemed to has demonstrated the necessity for training players to
be surprised and covered Gorman's responses with ease in minimize turning of their heads while stroking. "Eye
spite of the variables on the West Side Tennis Club's grass coaching" through head stabilization has become part
courts. By the semis, the grass courts were dicey. of basic competitive skills training. Fortunately, the Eye
Coach training device has proven a major asset in this
"Reach with the feet.": Ilie's facility in stroke effort.
production was based on getting in position to produce
strokes. He was light footed and seemed to get the jump "Footwork" is NOT enough! I urge all pros to study
on every shot so his racket could execute a competitive the extensive video resources the USPTA provides to
shot. At the baseline, he rotated his hips, hopped up into make your cue phrases valid. The modern game requires
strokes, and used his entire lower body to establish a that players use footwork skills that promote hip
power-stroking linkage. In retrospect, he was "loading rotation while the upper body generates a valid racket
and exploding" before I ever heard of that phrase. I path. Then, the player MUST get into position for the
KNEW that I had to find some way to share that skill set next shot or response. No shot is complete until a player
with my students. is ready for the next shot!
"Let the strings do the work.": Ilie seemed like a Summary: Cue phrases need to be valid and
magician as he would streak toward the net, place his understandable. Physical elements such as arm
racket horizontally about one foot from the ground, positions on finishes need to be clearly defined.
let Gorman's short ball simply bounce off of it, and Dynamic movement must be patiently learned as
produce a dazzling drop shot. He did this several times. students can get easily confused. Use strong cue phrases
to declutter the learning process.
I was dumbfounded and eager to get on the court and
try that technique. Volleying was SO easy for Ilie as he Also, please remember the following: For
simply placed his racket in the path of the ball and "let competition, function precedes form. For skills
the strings do the work" to produce clean, crisp shots. acquisition, form precedes function, because form-
Also, I noticed that he always had a slight lower-body based strokes are repetitive. If we are going to retain
weight going forward as he volleyed. Moreover when players for the future of tennis, we must promote
he finished his other strokes, he had his racket in the repetitive stroking which is the foundation of enjoyable
same position consistently for each type of shot. Clearly, tennis--our sport of a lifetime.*
Bob Love, Kentucky, is a USPTA Master Professional, international tennis clinician, and personal
coach. A member of the U. S. Professional Tennis Association since 1971, Bob was one of the first 18
USPTA professionals to be named a Master Professional in 1983. He then served the USPTA for six
years as chairman of the Master Pro Screening Committee. Bob served as president of USPTA-Kentucky
for 2005 and 2006. He, a native of Port Huron, Michigan, is a member of the American Legion, a life
member of the Disabled American Veterans, lives in Elizabethtown with his lovely wife JoAnn, and is a
member of Valley View Baptist Church.
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Giving Back
A Journey of Self-Healing Through Tennis
Tennis Thanks the Troops sends Veteran Isaac Cortes to US Open 2017
By Stefanie Bannon, ThanksUSA
Anyone who plays tennis knows that important supporters of Tennis Thanks
the game is so much more than
what happens on the court. No one the Troops. Tennis Thanks The Troops
knows this better than Isaac Cortes,
an Army, Air Force and Navy Veteran is a partnership with ThanksUSA
who suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder and a Traumatic Brain Injury and the United States Professional
as a result of a deployment to Iraq in
2003. Tennis Association to raise money for
For years Isaac struggled to manage scholarships given to the families of
his anger and depression, which had
taken a heavy toll on his relationships U.S. military personnel. All funds raised
with his family.
through a silent auction of over 50
He was skeptical about the game at
first, but as time went on he felt the beautifully arranged baskets, a labor of
stress melt away and he began to open up
to the people around him. Following the love by Manuela Griffin, were donated
camp, Isaac began to dedicate himself
to the sport. He detected that there are to ThanksUSA.
many similarities between tennis and his
experience in the military: "The military This year they were the top
requires a lot of discipline and hard work
to overcome obstacles and the same fundraiser and grand prize winner
applies to tennis." The instructional
nature of tennis reminded Isaac of the of Tennis Thanks the Troops' trip to
instruction he received while serving in
three branches of the military, and so it the US Open, and it was not a difficult
seemed natural that he should gravitate
towards it. decision to choose their recipient
On May 21, 2017, the San Diego for the prize. According to Steve
District Tennis Association (SDDTA)
and Balboa Tennis Club held their Kappes, the Association's Director for
17th Annual Tennis Fest � one of, if not
the largest free tennis festivals in the Military Outreach, "Isaac deserved the Isaac and his wife Anna Cortes at the 2017
country. For many years the SDDTA,
Balboa Tennis Club staff and volunteers, exciting trip not only because of his US Open.
with assistance from the San Diego
community and on-court instruction by military service, but because tennis
over 60 USPTA tennis pros have been
has become central to his well-being. It September, and made memories that will
was an exciting opportunity for Isaac last a lifetime. Isaac's most memorable
to strengthen his ties to the tennis moment? Watching Canadian tennis
community." star Dennis Shapovalov. For Isaac,
Steve Kappes and Balboa Tennis Club attending the US Open was more than
Director of Tennis, Geoff Griffin, have a just a vacation. It was a chance for him to
special bond with Isaac. As co-founders, get out of his comfort zone to share his
they lead the Wounded Warrior Tennis passion for tennis with others who love
Camps where Isaac fell in love with the the sport.
game and, as Steve emphasizes, they are It was also a reminder of how far
"personally invested in his recovery and he has come physically, mentally and
his access to tennis." That's why Tennis emotionally since his first tennis camp in
Thanks the Troops and their California San Diego. But this is just the beginning
Ambassadors were thrilled to send Isaac for Isaac. He has no regrets about his
and his wife to New York for their first choice to serve our nation in the military,
US Open. and with the support of his family and
Isaac and his wife Anna attended fellow tennis enthusiasts there are bright
their first major tennis tournament this days ahead of him!*
With inspiration from the SDDTA Wounded Warriors Tennis Program, Tennis
Thanks the Troops is supporting wounded Service Members through our very
T�H �A�N�K own Veterans Adaptive Tennis Clinic Program in Washington D.C. Learn more
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USA at http://www.thanksusa.org/veterans-adaptive-clinic.html. ThanksUSA in
partnership with the USPTA continues to support scholarships for military
families. To learn more, visit www.ThanksUSA.org.
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Product review
Wilson Ultra USPTA Tennis Ball
By David Robinson, USPTA Elite Professional, Wilson Advisory Staff, ACSM & NSPA certified fitness trainer
Being a longtime Wilson Ad Staff Team Play-Test: Weeks 2-8 and beyond Game Changer
member and longtime USPTA pro, I
am very pleased that USPTA and Wilson This is where the Wilson Ultra USPTA Because of the
are "together" once again. balls literally shined. Even after eight Wilson Ultra USPTA
weeks of daily hardcourt play, the balls balls, my teaching
That said; I confess to having bought were in great shape; still firm, still ball budget has improved dramatically for
some (many) of my teaching balls from very yellow, labels fully intact, and a the first time in decades due to extended
anywhere, often Amazon and Costco to surprisingly consistent speed and bounce playability.
get a deal on a major brand. amongst the many balls in my teaching
cart. Steve Huber explained the Ultra USPTA
A New and Old Ball Story price-point as halfway between Wilson
Mid-May, I emailed Wilson rep Preston Practice and US OPEN balls, and a little
At the March 2017 USPTA Mid Atlantic Lemon to delay 2nd shipment arrival for less than Wilson Championship after the
convention I was both hopeful and another month asking for a July 1 delivery. special that was offered.
apprehensive when attending pros were
introduced to the new Wilson Ultra Why? The balls we opened in April for The take-home point is Wilson Ultra
USPTA tennis ball; a premium grade USPTA balls really demonstrate their
teaching ball designed for match-play. the teaching baskets were still "way too superiority during the latter half-life
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Steve Huber and our Mid-Atlantic rep
Preston Lemon, presented all the new August, after four months, none have The Ultra USPTA balls seem to lose
Wilson products during an on-court become "pop-sound" dead and balls still pressure evenly and slowly thus the speed
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37 years of teaching tennis, I can't say that many other ball types in later stages.
I took advantage of the "buy 16 cases about any other ball, EVER!
get 4 cases free with free shipping" Resultantly, that undesirable mixed-
convention offer, breaking down to $50 Seeing is believing: You can see in basket effect is minimized. "The Good,
per case. I ordered 40 cases on split these photos after four weeks and at 16 the Bad, and the Ugly" can now be retitled
shipment with option to cancel the second weeks on hardcourts; the 16-week-old ball "The Very Good, the Good and the Pretty
shipment if my staff, my clients, or I didn't is still yellow, but not as yellow as the four- Good"
like the ball. week ball. The labels on both balls remain
perfectly defined from a new Wilson Executive Summary
The first shipment arrived mid-March imprint technology.
and the second shipment was scheduled My bottom line: 30% reduction in
for delivery June 1 to mesh with my usual Neither ball has "gone bald" due to teaching ball budget and much better
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technology. The balls were on the firm see in this photo is how firm these balls � Clay or hardcourt use.
side; a concern at first and a blessing later. remain. Well, feeling is believing, and I still CONS:
couldn't believe. � A bit firm when first opened. Might open
That firmness softened slightly over the
week, then stabilized, much the way new day before use to soften up a bit.*
strings might.
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USPTA MEMBER FEATURE
Above and Beyond
From Morocco to the Stadium court at the US Open
By DeVonte' Martin, USPTA Staff
The mission of the United States Othmane Garma with
Professional Tennis Association, 2017 US Open Champion Sloane Stevens
(USPTA) is to elevate the standards of
tennis-teaching professionals and coaches.
The members go above and beyond our
mission statement from teaching junior
players how to perfect their serve to
providing guidance to advanced tennis
players and one USPTA professional has
continued to rise to the challenge. His name
is Othmane Garma.
Originally from Morocco, it was here that his
passion for tennis began to come full circle.
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USPTA MEMBER FEATURE
"I started playing tennis at the age of seven and when I first doubles player Treat Huey, who was also a childhood friend.
picked up that racquet, I just fell in love with the sport," Garma They met in Virginia when he was 15 and their childhood
said. "I played other sports like Karate and Soccer as a kid but I friendship extended into their adult years. The two would meet
ended up sticking with tennis." at tennis courts and hit balls daily. After six months of being the
As a teenager, Garma's family moved 3,874 miles from hitting coach, Huey promoted Garma to his full time staff.
Morocco to Washington D.C. and had to quickly adjust to their "When he approached me to be his coach, it was almost like
new lifestyle. a family affair," Garma said. "I saw the potential and the talent
"At that age I had two goals in mind," Garma said. "The first and I knew I could push him and bring some positive feedback
was to get a full tennis scholarship at a university and the to his game."
second was to fully learn the English language." As Garma excelled, he worked on the ATP World Tour as a
At the end of his high school year, Garma had received offers touring coach for seven years; working with players such as
from NCAA Division I colleges such as the United States Naval Somdev Devvarman, Treat Huey, Dominic Inglot, Max Mirnyi,
Academy, UNC Wilmington, and Florida State University. and Sanam Singh. In 2016, he led the doubles team of Treat
Garma said that with him being Huey and Max Mirnyi to win
the 2016 Abierto Mexicano
new to the country, he didn't know If you're positive and bring
much about the different NCAA Telcel in Acapulco, Mexico. The
duo also reached the semifinals
divisions but one school caught his excitement to the court day
attention. in and day out, that will at Wimbledon and finished the
"After visiting the campus year ranked among the top 20
and seeing the college culture of help you in the long run... in the world in doubles.
Howard University, I ended up At the end of the 2017
falling in love," Garma said. "It Australian Open, Garma moved
also allowed me to stay close to my parents in Washington D.C. from D.C. to Los Angeles and decided he wanted to take some
When I first got to Howard, everything was different. I was so time off and explore his new home. It was in Los Angeles where
used to playing tennis individually, but now was part of the he would find his next coaching opportunity.
Howard team. I loved every minute of it. I was very fortunate to "Around the end of May, Sloane Stephens' mother, Sybil
receive a scholarship." Smith, reached out to me and asked if I was available to work
Throughout his career at Howard University, Garma's with Sloane. I took the chance and told Sloane's mother that I
growth as a collegiate tennis player began. His biggest career would give it two week trial run and if there was chemistry, I
achievement was when he led the team to the finals of the would stay on as one of her coaches," Garma said.
MEAC Conference Championship. During the two-week process, Sloane was receptive to his style
"During his time here at Howard, Othmane led by example," and method of coaching. He was added to her staff alongside
Coach Strickland said. "He had a strong drive for getting better Coach Kamau Murray. After Wimbledon, Garma traveled with
as a player and was very well liked by all his teammates during her to WTA tournaments and he was by her side when she
his collegiate career. We here at Howard are very proud of his captured her first Grand Slam title at the 2017 US Open.
accomplishments." "I always knew that Sloane Stephens was one of the most
After graduating from Howard University, Garma wanted to talented players in the world. It's great that the three of us are
find a way to keep growing as a tennis professional. One option working towards one common goal." Garma said.
that was available to him was to play on the ATP World Tour At the 2017 Next Generation: A Tennis Innovation Workshop
but limited resources steered him to become a tennis coach. powered by USTA & USPTA, Garma was honored with the Tim
Garma said at the time, he wasn't quite sure what kind of coach Gullikson Touring Coach of the Year Award; which is bestowed
he wanted to become but he knew that he wanted to stay as upon those who currently coach a playing professional on the
close to the pros as possible. ATP World Tour, the WTA Tour, touring juniors, and adult
"I had to decide whether I wanted to be a coach at either an teams. When asked if there was any advice he received from
academy, country club, or have my own facility," Garma said. "I any players throughout his career, Garma said he learned one
ended up becoming a high performance coach because if you're important lesson from Max Mirnyi:
around the best tennis players and coaches in the world, your "90% of life is how we react to the 10% that happens to us."
knowledge of the game will only increase." "I learned from Max that if you're positive and bring
Garma got his start on the professional level for a term of excitement to the court day in and day out, that will help you in
six months by becoming a hitting coach for ATP World Tour the long run." *
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2017 USPTA Hall of fame inductee
Rick Macci
Rick Macci is an iconic tennis-teaching giant. Over Magic , a self-help novel and a snapshot of players Rick has
the past 40 years his overall innovative, unique, and coached, is one of the most read tennis books ever. Macci
powerful on court philosophies and passion have inspired also consulted for Trump Management from 1998 to 2004.
millions of players and coaches at each level. Macci has Macci, along with the USPTA, has produced many award-
coached players such as Karim Alami, Jennifer Capriati, winning videos and his Improved Forehand Technique
Tommy Ho, Sonia Kenin, Bethani Mattek, Anastaysia with Rick Macci video delivered more than a million views
Myskina, Mary Pierce, Tina Pisnik, Andy Roddick, on YouTube. Macci is in the Hall of Fame for Basketball and
Christan Rudd, Maria Sharapova, Vince Spadea, Venus and Tennis in his hometown of Greenville, Ohio. He was honored
Serena Williams. Since 1985, Macci and his academy of recently by the USTA with the USA Legendary Coach Award.
USPTA professionals have produced 247 USTA national He is also a member of the USPTA Florida Hall of Fame and
championships in singles and doubles. Rick has been has been named Coach of the Year numerous times in Florida.
an instructional editor for Tennis Magazine for over In 2006, he received the USPTA Alex Gordon Professional of
the past 30 years. A high demand motivational speaker, the Year Award. Macci now coaches at The Rick Macci Tennis
clinician, and author, his award winning book, Macci Academy in Boca Raton, Florida.*
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2017 USPTA Hall of fame inductee
Harry Hopman
"Harry Hopman was my coach, mentor,
Davis Cup captain and stalwart of
amateur tennis. A porickly customer
with a big heart, he insisted on the
highest standards of behavior on and
off the court, and was one of the reasons
behind Australia's golden age of tennis."
-- Rod Laver
Harry Hopman is known throughout Tour for capturing the 1929 & 1930
the tennis industry as the most Australian Men's doubles title alongside
successful Davis Cup captain, leading Jack Crawford and four mixed doubles
the Australian contingent to 16 World titles. After consecutive years of success
Championships from 1939-1967. in the Davis Cup, Hopman moved to
Hopman inspired a host of Aussie the United States in 1969 and became
tennis greats, including players like Mal a highly successful tennis-teaching
Anderson, Ashley Cooper, Roy Emerson, professional at the Port Washington
Neale Fraser, Rex Hartwig, Lew Hoad, Tennis Academy in New York. He later
Rod Laver, John Newcombe, Tony moved to Largo, Florida with his wife
Roche, Mervyn Rose, Ken Rosewall, Lucy and opened the Hopman Tennis
Frank Sedgman, and Fred Stolle. Academy and lived in the city until his
Hopman was known on the ATP World death in 1985.*
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USPTA Award Winners
USPTA Alex Gordon Professional of the Year
Anthony DeCecco
Anthony DeCecco first began as a tennis-teaching professional at
a local country club and eventually worked his way up to Tennis
Director. He later became Head Professional at Pickering Valley
Racquet Club, where he served as tennis director for 10 years before
ultimately buying the business in 1997. In 2004, he purchased the
surrounding land and buildings, which have since become Tennis
Addiction Sports Club. Tennis Addiction, which boasts more than
1,000 adult members and 400+ juniors, has won the USTA's "Premier
Facility" award every year since its inception in 2013.
DeCecco has served as the USPTA Middle States District
President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, and Past
President. In 2016, he coached Downingtown East High School
tennis team to a 14-2 overall record with the doubles team making it
to the semifinals of the state championships.
For more than two decades, Anthony partnered with Camphill
Special Needs School, hosting an annual Gala/Pro-Am Tennis
Tournament which has raised more than $3 million dollars with the Anthony DeCecco with Chuck Gill
proceeds going to building a kindergarten and an additional wing
at the school. DeCecco currently coaches boys and girls high school
tennis and is on court up to 40 hours a week, running programs at
the West Chester Golf and Country Club in addition to being the
Chief Executive Officer at Tennis Addiction.
USPTA President's Paul Waldman Award
Jack Michalko
Jack Michalko was awarded the USPTA
President's Paul Waldman Award. Michalko
has been a USPTA member for more than 47 years
and has held multiple roles within the association.
He has been a member of the USPTA Executive
Committee, National Job's Committee, National
Nominating Committee, National Awards
Committee, and National Membership Committee.
Michalko has also served the USPTA on a local
level, having held several positions with the USPTA
Southwest Division board, including roles as
President and Regional Vice President and has been
the Executive Director of the USPTA Southwest
Division for 23 years. Jack Michalko
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USPTA Award Winners
The George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award
Fernando Velasco
Fernando Velasco is a 40-year veteran in the Tennis Fernando Velasco with Chuck Gill
Management business and has served as General Manager
and Director of Tennis at top-notch clubs in Chicago, Phoenix,
Dallas, Savannah, Boca Raton, Florida, and in Austin at the Grey
Rock Tennis Club. He is presently the Executive Director of the
Capital Area Tennis Association and teaches part-time at the Polo
Tennis and Fitness Club in Austin. He is considered one of the top
teaching professionals and managers in the country, having been
selected as National Pro of the Year by the USPTA
He is a sought after speaker at national and international tennis
professional conventions. He is currently a USPTA and the USTA
ranked player. In 2014, he was selected as the CATA Tennis Legend
for his contributions to tennis in Austin since his arrival in 2000.
He was a personal close friend of George Bacso. Together, they
were members of the USPTA National Board for over 10 years.
Velasco was instrumental in translating the USPTA Certification
Exam in Spanish and aided Bacso in grading the Spanish applicant
exams by sending audios to him with their responses in English.
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USPTA Award Winners
USTA/USPTA Community Service Award Dale Evans with USPTA President Chuck
Dale Evans (Oakland, California) received the USTA/USPTA Gill and USTA President Katrina Adams
Community Service Award. The award recognizes a USPTA Juan Selle with Chuck Gill
member for exceptional community service through the game of Tom Sweitzer with Chuck Gill
tennis. He is a volunteer at USTA NorCal giving countless hours of Levander Kelly with Tom McGraw (Photo from 2014)
his personal time. He has served as chair of the Diversity Committee Michael Dombrowski with Chuck Gill
and Junior Council and now sits on the USTA NorCal Board of
Directors.
USPTA Industry Excellence Award
In recognition of his business acumen and advancing the sport of
tennis in his community, Juan Selle (Rome, Georgia) received the
USPTA's Industry Excellence Award. Selle created an after-school
program called Teach Me Tennis, which set goals to create a tennis
culture and awareness in the community, place a tennis racquet in
every student's hand, and to impact the lives of children through
the game of tennis. In 2016, the Teach Me Tennis program affected
14,000 students in four counties through tennis presentations,
equipment donations, and classroom experiences.
USPTA Star Award
Tom Sweitzer (Orlando, Florida) was awarded the USPTA Star
Award for his efforts to bring tennis to socioeconomically challenged
communities as the tennis program director at the Orlando Tennis
Centre. Sweitzer submitted a proposal to the City of Orlando
to provide free beginner tennis lessons to inner city children
of Orlando who participate in the summer Community Center
programs. His efforts led to the Orlando Free Lesson Program which
started in 2013 and over the course of four years has partnered with
30 community centers that held events for 6,000 kids.
Top Education Credit Earner for 2016
Levander Kelley (Richmond, Virginia) was named the Top
Education Credit Earner for 2016 after earning 320.5 education
credits as part of the USPTA Career Development Program.
Lessons for Life Award
Michael Dombrowski (Orlando, Florida) was awarded the
Lessons for Life award for hosting the La Amistad 26th Annual
Tennis, Golf, and Silent Auction fundraiser at the Interlachen
Country Club. This one-day fundraising event included a morning
co-ed tennis round robin, player's luncheon/awards, afternoon golf,
a doubles tournament, and an evening cocktail reception and silent
auction. This event not only raised $20,000, but 85% of the proceeds
went to the La Amistad Foundation, which is a long term residential
treatment center for adults with chronic mental illnesses.
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USPTA Diversity Award Lynn Bender with Chuck Gill
Lynn Bender (Zeeland, Michigan) received the association's Diversity Othmane Garma
Award for her work to increase diversity within the USPTA. Bender Jonathan Betts with Chuck Gill
volunteered at the USTA/ITF Jr. Wheelchair camp for the past four years, Sheila McInerney
donating her time as a camp instructor with kids from around the world to Hassan Mumayun with Chuck Gill
educate and teach them the game of tennis. She also raised $30,000 to help
purchase tennis chairs for individuals in the town of Lima, Ohio and traveled
to conduct workshops with tennis leaders, a rehab sports center, and a school
all within the country of Haiti.
Tim Gullikson Touring Coach of the Year
Othmane Garma (Los Angeles) received the Tim Gullikson Touring Coach
of the Year Award. He coached Treat Huey, who with his doubles partner
Max Mirnyi, won the Doubles Championship at the 2016 Abierto Mexicano
Telcel. The duo then reached the semifinals of Wimbledon and finished
the year being ranked in the top 20 in the world in doubles. Garma has also
worked with ATP World Tour players such as Somdev Devvarman, Dominic
Inglot, and Sanam Singh. He is the current hitting coach of 2017 US Open
Women's Singles Champion Sloane Stephens.
USPTA High School Coach of the Year
Jonathan Betts (McHenry, Illinois) was named the High School Coach of
the Year. As the head boy's tennis coach at Jacobs High School in Algonquin,
Illinois, Betts led the team to a 21-2 overall record. Betts also coached the
girl's tennis team to a 24-1 overall record in 2016. Both teams went on to
win both district titles while the boys team went on to win the regional title
and place 10th in the state tournament. The girls team placed second in the
regional tournament and placed 39th overall in the state tournament.
Steve Wilkinson College Coach of the Year
Sheila McInerney (Tempe, Arizona) was named the Steve Wilkinson
College Coach of the Year after leading the Arizona State University women's
tennis team to an 18-6 overall mark last season along with capturing the
Pac-12 team title for the first time in program history. The title is awarded to
the team who wins the most singles and doubles matches in the main draw of
the Pac-12 Tournament. McInerney is entering her 34th season as the head
coach for the women's tennis team at Arizona State University.
George Bacso Tester of the Year
Hassan Humayun (Las Vegas) was named the George Bacso Tester of
the Year. Humayun is a USPTA Elite Professional, USPTA Intermountain
President, and the USPTA Head Tester for the Intermountain Division. He
has been a USPTA member for 17 years, four of which he has been a tester.
In 2016, he administered the USPTA certification exam to 28 people and
was instrumental in reorganizing the Intermountain certification process
by adding and training three additional testers in prominent locations to
provide for better applicant service.
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USPTA Award WinnerS
Large Facility Manager of the Year Glenn William with Chuck Gill
Glenn William (Rochester, New York) was named the Large Facility Manager
of the Year. William is a USPTA Master Professional and has been the General
Manager of the Midtown Athletic Club in Rochester, New York for the past 24 years
and has more than 38 years of private club management experience. His facility
has 3,900 memberships, a total of 7,300 members, 18 tennis courts, and requires all
tennis-teaching professionals to be USPTA certified.
U30 Award Ryan Knarr with Chuck Gill
Ryan Knarr (Robesonia, Pennsylvania) is the third recipient of the U30
Award. The U30 Award recognizes a USPTA Professional aged 30 or under
for their contributions to tennis. Knarr helped increase tennis visibility as the
Director of Tennis at the Conrad Weiser Tennis Association. He also placed
tennis into the Conrad Weiser School District which introduced over 1,200
students to the game. This accomplishment won Knarr the Community Tennis
Association of the Year award from both the USTA Middle States and Eastern PA
District in 2014. He also serves as the USPTA Middle States Recruiting Chair and
for the past two years, Knarr was influential in certifying 15 USPTA professionals,
all under the age of 30.
Small Facility Manager of the Year Kevin MacDonald with Chuck Gill
Kevin MacDonald (Berkeley, California) was named this year's Small Facility
Manager of the Year. MacDonald has been the general manager of the Claremont
Club and Spa at Fairmont Hotel for 17 years and his facility has 5,000 members
with 10 tennis courts and requires all tennis-teaching professionals to be USPTA
certified. MacDonald's facility has won numerous awards such as the USPTA
NorCal Facility of the Year in 2016, the USPTA Facility of the Year in 2011, and the
USTA Member Organization of the Year in 2008.
Division Award winners
Large Division of the Year and Newsletter Small Division of the Year was presentod Lessons for Life award was presented to
of the Year were presented to Texas. to Missouri Valley. Southern.
Pictured Above: Texas President Jenny Pictured Above: Missouri Valley President Pictured Above: Southern Past President
Gray with Chuck Gill. Rick Slivocka with Chuck Gill Todd Upchurch with Chuck Gill.
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Exams, Upgrades & PTCA I Cardio Tennis 2018 USPTA Division
Conference Schedule
4 Credits for PTCA I Segment Dec. 1 ................... Level 2 Training Course
Nov. 3 ..........................Saratoga Springs, NY Two Athletic Club; Toledo, OH Division Conferences - 6 Credits
Nov. 3-4........................................ Azusa, CA January 26-28..............................Northern
Nov. 3-4.....................................Boulder, CO Dec. 2 ................... Level 1 Training Course
Nov. 5-6 .........................Miramar Beach, FL Frog Hollow Racket Club; Lansdale, PA Lifetime Fitness & Athletics
Nov. 10 .............................. Lafayette Hill, PA Fridley, MN
Nov. 10-11 ...................................... Rye, NH Dec. 10 ................. Level 1 Training Course
Nov. 11 .....................................Mequon, WI Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt; Austria January 27-28..............Northern California
Nov. 11-12 ............................. Charlotte, NC Taube Tennis Center
Nov. 13-14 ................................ Orlando, FL Jan.29 ................... Level 1 Training Course Stanford, CA
Nov. 13-14 .......................San Francisco, CA Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Nov. 17-18 ....................... Westminster, CO. February 10-11................... Intermountain
Nov. 18-19 ...........................Big Rapids, MI. Visit www.cardiotennistraining.com to register. Lifetime Fitness;
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Dec. 2-3 ....................................Camden, SC February 5......................... Hawaii Division
Dec. 3 ...................................Midlothian, VA Maui, Hawaii
Dec. 3 .................................. Brentwood, TN
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Dec. 7 ............................... Minneapolis, MN Kansas City Country Club
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Dec. 9-10 ..................................... Dallas, TX Horseshoe Bay Resort
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Dec. 30-31 ............................... Flushing, NY February 25-26............................ Midwest
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Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days prior Columbus, Ohio
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upgrade fee is forfeited. Registration for another exam
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USPTArequires all certified members to earn 6 credits Flushing, NY
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(International members, recreational coaches and those 65 or older are exempt.) The May 17-19...................................Southern
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If the requirement is not met, you will have your membership suspended. To help
you meet that goal, USPTA provides hundreds of hours of education every year in the Phoenix, AZ
form of conferences, workshops, webinars, DVDs and more. TennisResources.com is an
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USPTA MEMBER NEWS
2017 USPTA Election Results
The 2017 Board of Directors Election results were announced on Friday,
Oct. 6. Slated nominee for vice president Bill Mountford defeated
challenger Diane Selke with 59.5% of the vote. Slated nominee for
vice president Cari Buck defeated challenger Jenny Gray with 56% of
the vote. Nominees Gary Trost (President), Feisal Hassan (First Vice
President), Alan Cutler (Vice President), Mark Faber (Vice President) and New Board Members: (left to right) Cari Buck, Mark Faber,
Rich Slivocka (Vice President) were all unopposed. The new board term Bill Mountford, Rich Slivocka.
will start on January 1 and run for two years.
Connell has been teaching tennis for more than 25
years. He began teaching in 1972 and has served as
the director of tennis at Lakeside Country Club in
Houston since 1974. As a player, Tommy has been
ranked No. 1 in Texas five times in singles, three times
in doubles, and three times in husband/wife doubles
in his age division. He won the national USPTA 40-and-
over singles and doubles championships in 1992, the doubles again in
1994, and the 45-and-over singles and doubles titles in 1996. In 2000,
he received the USPTA Texas Division Professional of the Year award.
Todd Upchurch (pictured with Chuck Gill) was honored at the Awards USPTA Elite Professional Eric Wammock was named
Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 13 during the Next Generation: A Tennis Head Tennis Professional at Hilton Head Island's
Innovation Workshop powered by USTA & USPTA for achieving Master Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Wammock has
Professional status, the highest professional rating within the tennis been in the tennis industry for 33 years. Wammock
profession. previously was the owner of Hilton Head Island
Tennis, a company that provided tennis programming
USPTA Master Professional Becky Desmond is set to for Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, and
be honored at the 2017 Chester County Sports Hall previously worked at Sea Pines Resort.
of Fame. A tennis coach for the Downingtown School
District for 52 years from 1961-2014, Desmond's NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
teams won 15 Ches-Mont league championships. The
tennis courts at Downingtown West are named in her President............................................................................... Chuck Gill
honor and she authored a book titled "How to Coach First Vice President............................................................... Gary Trost
Tennis Successfully" for the United States Tennis Association. Desmond Vice Presidents..................... Alan Cutler, Feisal Hassan, Ken McAllister,
is a two-time Daily Local News and USTA Middle States Coach of the
Year and was named the USPTA High School Coach of the Year in 2003. Jack Michalko, Diane Selke
Past President...................................................................Tom McGraw
USPTA Professionals Beverley Bowes-Hackney CEO.................................................................................. John Embree
and Tommy Connell are the newest additions to Legal Counsel................................................................. George Parnell
the 2017 Hall of Fame Class for the Texas Tennis
Museum and Hall of Fame. Bowes-Hackney is a The opinions expressed in ADDvantage are those of the authors and not
former WTA Tour player who won more than 250 necessarily those of ADDvantage or the United States Professional Tennis
matches and competed in the main draw of 30 grand Association.
slam tournaments. After her retirement she became
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