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National Head Tester
Sid Newcomb
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FROM THE CEO
We Have built it and they are coming...
John R. Embree, USPTA Chief Executive Officer
By the time you read this issue of Tennis Industry, the experience for their tournament
United States Professional Tennis Association will have directors and staff totaling 55 people
occupied our new high tech, eco-friendly headquarters for from all over the country who came
a little over five months. Our new staff could not be more in for 2 + days of meetings. What a
engaged and could not be happier with the environment that spectacular event it was!
the new building provides. Members who have been able to Two days later, USTA National then
tour our complex and industry personnel who have dropped in held a negotiating seminar for 40
to see what we have constructed have shared their enthusiasm people followed by Fromuth Tennis
for the vision that was created and the outcome. hosting their Christmas party the very next night. On the
People have asked me, if anything, what would I have done schedule in the coming months, USTA Player Development
differently now that we are fully operational. Candidly, there is will hold two of their high-performance coaching seminars in
very little that I would change. From the planning stages to the January and May, each for five days, while USTA Diversity &
buildout, this structure has met all our expectations and much Inclusion will conduct its two and one-half day session in mid-
more. We continue to tweak things and improve upon what January for 40 plus people. And there will be more to come!
was constructed but the ongoing modifications are minor in I would never have imagined that we would have received
the grand scheme of things. this kind of overwhelming response. If our environment was
The only issue that we must address is the shading of our not top drawer and first class, this would not be happening. We
windows. Because of our north/south orientation and
the floor to ceiling windows throughout, the morning
sun with the easterly exposure and the afternoon
sun with our westerly exposure can really heat up
the windows, thereby making it uncomfortable for
the staff who are stationed there. In addition, the
sun's glare makes it a bit difficult to focus on our four
beautiful 55" TV screens in the training/classroom
during presentations. Had we known better, we would
have installed shades to minimize these issues.
No problem: we are addressing this concern and will
have ample shading in the space by the time you read
this column.
Meanwhile, one of the most unexpected and USPTA CEO John Embree gives a tour of the new offices in Lake Nona.
unintended consequences of our new digs happens to
be the size of our training room with its incredible flexibility. are delighted to have these groups being exposed to the USPTA
As it turns out, we happen to have the only meeting space and how we can work together to grow the game. This is true
available anywhere on the National Campus that can host collaboration in every sense of the word. This can only foster
meetings, training sessions, receptions, etc. for more than a relationship with the governing body that is healthy and
30 people. We have the capability to allow groups up to 70 positive.
people, either in schoolroom or theatre style, to enjoy the I have no idea how many events we will bring to our
surroundings. Additionally, the caf� area that bleeds into the headquarters in 2018. But, what I can guarantee is that it will
classroom is ideal for catering lunches, dinners, etc. be numerous. We will welcome them all and our membership
As a result, we have held multiple events in the space already at large can take incredible pride in what our new USPTA
with various departments at the USTA and USTA Florida. home offers. This would not have happened had we remained
In early December, our neighbors, USTA Florida, hosted a in Houston. Had we stayed, it would have been the biggest
two-day sales training for their entire staff of 45 people. That mistake in our association's history: that I am convinced.
following weekend, USTA Pro Circuits created a lovely dining Yes, we have built it and they are coming... *
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FROM THE Board
Looking ahead
Feisal Hassan, USPTA First Vice President
In the past two years, it has been an honor for me to co-chair and uniform from Pocatello, Idaho
both the National Testing and Certification Committee and to Brunswick, Georgia. The goal is to
the National Education Committee. provide a certification pathway that
I would like to reflect on what these committees is easily accessible from any location
accomplished in 2016-2017 to help meet USPTA's mission in the country.
statement to elevate the standards of tennis-teaching Finally, it had become apparent
professionals and coaches. that there were too many barriers
The National Testing and Certification Committee entered to a smooth transition from certified Professional to Elite
2016 with three goals. First and foremost, to bring a "personal Professional. To make upgrading to the Elite classification
touch" back to the organization. We reached out to our members level attainable, a task force was created to research and review
to see how we were doing. While much of the feedback was the upgrade process. Based on these findings, the process was
positive, some felt that the USPTA was only interested in getting significantly streamlined. Applicants still must be 22-years-old
membership dues and have scored Elite Professional on all
and that we lacked the aspects of stroke production, private,
personal touch, or caring and group lessons. Next, they must take
of members after the and pass the online Elite stroke analysis
testing and certification exam. Third, the applicant must take
exam. and pass the online written Elite exam.
As a membership- Lastly, the certification requires taking
based trade association, three online courses and a webinar
this was concerning. It focusing on the business side of the
is imperative that we are profession. All courses are available
doing the best we can online.
to serve our members, To improve tennis-teaching
as they are the lifeblood professionals off-court development,
of the association. National Head Tester Sid Newcomb giving a lesson. the National Education Committee
The first thing we did developed the Leadership Academy. This
was instill a paradigm two-and-a-half-day event is tailored
shift from "testing and certifying" to "educating and for tennis-teaching professionals looking to transition from
evaluating." We geared the Professional certification level to teaching on-court to off-court managerial roles like tennis
on-court education and evaluation, and structured the Elite directors or general managers within a club or organization.
Professional certification toward off-court training, growth, The Leadership Academy will provide in-depth training of
and development. We also developed three education modules new concepts and trends such as supervision, management,
for the Professional level. These education modules will help and leadership skills that will help tennis-teaching
applicants be better equipped to deliver high quality tennis professionals in their current and future positions. The
instruction in their professional setting. inaugural Leadership Academy will be at the USPTA National
Second, we sought to develop and maintain consistent Headquarters in Lake Nona in July 2018. Registration for
policies and procedures in both testing and training. This the Leadership Academy will be announced later along with
goal was developed and implemented to ensure equity in the application requirements.
educating and evaluating of members. The implementation As I stated earlier, we are here for our membership. And we
was led by National Head Tester, Sid Newcomb, with continue to strive to make the USPTA the premiere tennis-
significant input from our regional head testers. Sid travels teaching certification association. But to improve, we need to
the country and works closely with our head testers and the listen to our members. I thank every one of our members for
National Testing and Certification Committee to provide a their support and commitment to the USPTA. Here's to having
certification training and testing process that is consistent a great 2018 on and off the court. *
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Timing the Serve of World's top Players Roger Federer photo courtesy of Wilson Sports
Does the kinetic chain model benefit tennis-teaching technique?
by James R. Shaughnessy, USPTA Master Professional
The sciences of kinesiology and biomechanics have long lauded the benefits of the kinetic chain model
and Duane Knudson, PHD explains that, in 1955 the term "kinetic chain" was modified from what was,
originally, an engineering term - the "kinematic chain." "Despite the original major problem classifying
human movement in engineering terms, the `kinetic chain model' is currently, a commonplace tool in
the top professional, fitness, allied health, and sports coaching realms. In their literature, both the
International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the United States Tennis Association High Performance
Coaching Program (USTAHPCP) have adopted the kinetic chain concept as a
crucial teaching construct. Roger Federer
By coaching players to obey the principles of the kinetic chain, it is thought
that, players will create the most effective tennis shot, with the most efficient
use of energy and a low chance for
injury. This article examines a
recent study quantifying the
frequency of use of the
kinetic chain model
by ATP World Tour#1 ranked players, and
examines ways the USPTA pro can
easily detect and employ three newly identified
paired technique events used by these #1 players.
As the kinetic chain is a purported guidepost to efficient
play, tennis professionals considering its usefulness in developing
and correcting tennis serving technique, naturally expect the world's
#1 players to exhibit the characteristics of the kinetic chain. In the typical
representation of the model, kinetic chain force is transferred sequentially
from ground to legs to hips to trunk and back to shoulders then, to elbow to
wrist (shown in Figure 1.)
Research in the study showed however, there is a quantifiable time span of
less than one second for the observation of the summation of the forces in
the kinetic chain to occur. The naked eye, of even the most experienced
observer cannot quantitatively assess the multitude of essential data,
i.e.; the positions, the joint displacements, the joint angular velocities,
and the angular velocities of the many body parts responsible in
less than one second. In its attempt to aid coaches, the ITF and
the USTAHPCP recommends the use of slow motion video so that
coaches, well versed in kinetic chain theory, may more accurately
speculate to a player's efficiency. Beyond speculation, however,
accurate, objective assessment requires viewing the serve, in multiple
planes simultaneously, with quantifiable velocities, preferably from
unfettered live tournament play.
Therefore, for corroboration of the use of the kinetic chain in
developing and correcting tennis serving technique and reducing injury
with accurately measured kinematics, a quantitative analysis was
performed on some of the world's #1 ranked ATP players in live match
play using advanced technology.
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Two methods of quantitative analysis were used
to check for evidence of use of the kinetic chain
model (shown Figure 1.) For example, does use of the
chain transfer force (dependent on linear velocity)
or muscle torque (dependent on rotational velocity?)
Are these forces blended in a certain sequence?
Therefore, linear velocity and rotational velocity was
measured both independently and blended using
advanced software and multiple highspeed video
cameras. (Ariel Performance Analysis System and
SCIO 3D Library of Live Match Play.)
Figure 1 RESULT #1
Djokovic, Federer, Murray, and Roddick break the
kinetic chain model. None of the 10 serves displayed
the perfect sequencing of segment rotations
demanded by the kinetic chain model.
Figure 2 displays the results of the average sequenc-
ing of serving events of Djokovic, Federer, Murray,
and Roddick.
RESULT #2
Surprisingly, the study also revealed three events
that occur simultaneously in the motion of all
the #1's in the study, in all 10 serves. These three
identified events are easily seen by slow motion
video and might be used by tennis pros daily for
more easily assessing a players' kinetic energy
transfer while serving. The serves of Djokovic,
Federer, Murray, and Roddick all sequence three
pairs of events which occur simultaneously:
a) The toss arm begins to drop (upper arm abduc-
tion) at the same moment the ball toss reaches its
peak.
Figure 2 b) The left toes leave the ground at the same instant
the racket reaches its lowest point in the power loop
or windmill position.
THE ANALYSIS c) When the toss hand and forearm complete their dropping
Four players with a #1 ranking on the ATP Tour were analyzed. or braking action, the hitting hand wrist reaches maximum
The players were Novak Djokovic (before and after changing extension at the wrist (hand bent back.)
his serve), Roger Federer, Andy Murray (before and after back
surgery), and Andy Roddick. RESULT #3
Players' data was captured from 2009-2014 at ATP Tour For the most part the concept of a summation of forces via a
1000 events during live match play. 10 strokes were selected "kinetic chain" held true, although the sequence used by the
for analysis - seven ace serves of 127-134 mph and three second #1's does not match the commonly taught kinetic chain model.
serves of 97-104 mph. See Figure 2.
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1 Ball not at peak Toss at peak HOW THE ANALYSIS CAN BE USED
Coaches can use the new knowledge and observation of
the three newly revealed sequenced pairs to:
1) Peak and Drop
Improve timing and maximize cartwheel motion of
the shoulders and upper trunk (which research shows,
is responsible for most of the momentum created by
Arm Arm drop and the trunk motion.)
dropping shoulder
too soon cartwheel 2) Toe Off Racket Down
too early Perfectly time the leg drive. Timing the left toe off
Incorrect correctly is an indication of efficient momentum
transfer from the legs to the trunk and back which is said
to be responsible for 54 percent of the force in serving
according to Dr. Ben Kibler. Additionally, Bruce Elliot
2 Incorrect Correct PhD states that, timing the leg correctly will efficiently
transfer momentum into a maximum stretch on the
internal rotators of the humerus at the shoulder joint.
Racquet 3) Brake and Bend
at lowest Perfect the timing of maximum hand extension at the
wrist, to ensure an efficient stretch shortening cycle
point of the muscles which are responsible for rotating the
hand and racquet about the wrist into impact. (In this
Racquet not study, Andy Roddick reached a maximum hand rotation
at lowest angular velocity of 2216� per second while Roger Federer
point achieved 2397� per second.)
Toe off Toe off CONCLUSION
The analysis of the serving technique data of Djokovic,
Federer, Murray, and Roddick to con-
3 Incorrect Correct firm their use of the kinetic chain mod-
el revealed that, they do not perfectly
conform to the classic model in every
way. Additionally, three pairs of cues
Arm has were discovered in every serve studied
not dropped Maximum regardless of player, stance, toss height,
wrist or backswing style. With the use of
Maximum extension a simple camera phone these paired
wrist technique points can easily be detect-
extension ed in any student's serve and used to
contribute to maximal summation of
Arm drop forces.*
complete
James R. Shaughnessy MSS, CSCS, is a USPTA Master Pro specializing in the application of sports
biomechanics to elite tennis players at the USTA Regional Training Center, at Tucker Tennis Academy in
Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is an award-winning professional with 28 years of experience as a speaker, researcher,
analyst and consultant in sports biomechanics, 3D motion analysis and computerized exercise prescriptions.
He is the founder of SCiO 3D Sports.
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Timing and the Contact Zone
By Scott Ford, USPTA Elite Professional
Random House defines timing as: "selecting the best time for doing (Fig. 1) Snapshot of the contact zone.
something in order to achieve the desired effect." In tennis, the
desired effect is the ball going over the net and into the court. Nowhere 3-Depth
in the definition of timing does it say that this desired effect needs to be
achieved through the performance of biomechanically sound stroking (Fig. 2) The front side of your contact zone is a 3-Depth.
techniques. It just says that you have to select the best time for doing
something to achieve the desired effect. The one thing you have to 2-Depth
do for the ball to go over the net and into the court is create a contact
event between the ball and your racquet. Timing then, is all about (Fig. 3) The middle of your contact zone is a 2-Depth.
selecting the best time to create the event of contact. So, how do you
select the best time to create contact? 1-Depth
A Snapshot of the Contact Zone (Fig. 4) The back side of your contact zone is a 1-Depth.
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Let's look at timing relative to your contact zone by using two
imaginary windows as a visual representation of your contact zone.
Imagine one window spanning the court in front of you at a comfort-
able arm's length and another imaginary window of the same dimen-
sions located right against your body. You then have two imaginary
windows; a front window representing the front side of your contact
zone, a middle area, and a back window representing the back side of
your contact zone.
Now you have a 3-D contact zone spanning the court in front of you
containing height, width, and depth, and if we assign numbers to the
different depths of your contact zone, you can start to measure the
relative timing of your own strokes. (Fig. 2, 3, 4)
Positive, Neutral, and Negative Timing
Every ball that enters your contact zone can be contacted at one of
these three depths and where you make contact gives you an objective
look at your timing relative to your contact zone. Contact at a 3-Depth
means that your stroke was in full control of the contact zone; the ball
never penetrated the contact zone. Contact occurred at the exact point
in space and time that the ball first entered your contact zone, the
3-Point. Contact at the 3-Point is positive timing.
If you make contact at a 2-Depth, then the ball controlled the
positive half of the contact zone and your stroke controlled the
negative half. Contact at the 2-Point is neutral timing.
Contact at a 1-Depth means that the ball was in complete control
of the contact zone while your stroke never entered into your own
contact zone. Contact at the 1-Point is negative timing.
Contact Point Awareness
Using this simple measuring system for your contact, you can start
observing and identifying the contact depth of each and every ball you
hit. Did contact occur at a 3-Depth, a 2-Depth, or a 1-Depth? A good
drill is to call your depth of contact; you made contact somewhere. Was
inside coaching
Ball
Front Side Contact Zone 3-Depth (POSITIVE)
Middle 2-D1e-Dptehpt(Nh E(NUETGRAATLI)VE)
Back Side
The diagram above shows positive, neutral, and negative timing;
it a three, a two, or a one? Immediate verbal feedback on your their contact zone, you know their timing is negative in that
depth of contact. quadrant. Perhaps their timing is variable in their lower
left quadrant, meaning their timing varies in that quadrant;
You will find that identifying your depth of contact on every they make contact at a 2-Depth one time, a 3-Depth the
ball is not as easy as it sounds. But with practice, you will soon next, and a 1-Depth after that. Variable timing is a common
be able to observe and identify your contact depth every time problem with recreational players and is a root cause of many
you hit the ball. You will also start to observe the areas of your of their technical errors. Solving the problem is a matter of
contact zone in which your timing is positive and the areas in changing their variable timing into constant timing, and for
which your timing is neutral or negative. consistency in timing they can use the front window of their
contact zone (3-depth) as their timing constant.
If you watch professional tennis players from the
perspective of their contact zones, you will notice that the Here's a drill that gives your students a firsthand experience
majority of their contact occurs in the positive half of their of what constant positive timing feels like and what it can
contact zone: at a 3-Depth or a 2-Depth. But when you watch do for their overall performance on the court. It is a timing
recreational players from the same perspective, you will notice exercise and it involves concentrating only on making contact
that the majority of their contact occurs in the negative half at the 3-Depth.
of their contact zone: at a 2-Depth or a 1-Depth. You can also
take a look at your own game from the perspective of your own Think of it this way: if all they had to do with the oncoming
contact zone, and find out whether you are making contact in ball was contact it at the front window of their contact zone;
the positive or negative half of your contact zone. that would not be a difficult task to complete. So that's their
task. And it is their only task. Instuct them to use their
Fixing Bad Timing strokes to make contact with the oncoming ball at their front
imaginary window. Nothing more, nothing less. Say "yes" if
So how do you fix a student's bad timing? If their timing they are successful. Say "no" if they are not. Again, immediate
is negative, how do you make it positive? I have found that verbal feedback.
using their contact zone as a standard of measurement makes
it not only possible to observe and objectively measure their As your students begin to make consistent contact at the front
depth of contact, but it is also possible to make measurable window of their contact zone not only will they be changing their
changes to improve their timing. For instance, if they are variable timing into constant positive timing, but they will also
making contact at a 1-Depth in the lower right quadrant of see what positive timing can do for their game.*
Author, clinician, and performance specialist, Scott Ford has been a USPTA Professional since 1977. He is
the author of Design B: How To Play Tennis In the Zone (1984), Welcome To The Zone: Peak Performance
Redefined (2014), and Integral Consciousness and Sport: Unifying Body, Mind, and Spirit through Flow
(2016). Scott teaches peak performance in tennis at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center in Boulder, Colorado.
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personality traits that make a great Director of Tennis?
by Boris Fetbroyt, USPTA Elite Professional
As a director shouldn't be looked at as negative let his staff settle with what they have.
of tennis, it is feedback. The staff must understand Continuous education is a must in the
important that you lead it's a way for them to get better in their tennis industry.
by example. With that in development and all types of feedback
mind, here are 13 traits I should be encouraged. Adaptablity
believe will make a for a
great director of tennis As a director, make sure to encourage It's important as a director to
for any organization. your employees to keep growing their understand how to deal with each staff
personal brand. Motivate them to member in a certain way. What might
Positivity continue obtaining certifications and work for one staff member might not
professional development credits work for the other. So as a director be
It's important to through the USPTA Education Program. ready to adapt to each one of your staff
understand that By pushing them to better themselves, members; it's important to understand
employees at all levels you show that you care about your staff there are many different ways of getting
make mistakes, it's how and that you want what's best for them. I the message across to each individual.
you as a director react personally think a director should never A great example can be when giving a
to those mistakes will lesson, you might breakdown a forehand
determine the success to a client one way, but the next client
of your employee. By won't understand it as well, so you have
reacting with a positive to find a different way to deliver your
outlook and showing message.
some other possible
solutions that could Open Mindedness
have taken place, you
as a director show that Even though directors run the program
you care about your and oversee staff, it's very important a
employee and in return director stays open-minded. I would
the employee would recommend having a meeting every 7-8
try and make sure weeks with staff to discuss potential new
they don't repeat the programs and have each staff member
same mistake again. Creating positive present an idea. You never know what
feedback will create a positive and your staff will come up with. Being a
hardworking environment; negative close-minded director will limit your
feedback will have a complete different tennis programs.
result.
Passion
Honesty
A director's position requires a
Honesty is a very important trait to have passionate individual. As we know, a
and understand. It's important a director tennis professionals job isn't the normal
is honest with all his employees because 9 to 5, we put in 70-hour work weeks
honesty will only provide growth for the between lessons, admin work, facility
employee's professional development. management, stringing, events, and
In a tennis situation, be honest as a committee meetings. It's very important
director about some of the things that that we enjoy what we do because we
you enjoyed about your staff's lesson and spend the majority of our life at the club.
some of the things you would like to see If you aren't passionate about what you
improved in their lesson plans. Honesty do in life you should seriously reconsider
your career.
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Communication tendency to trust people more when term goals for the tennis program can
they appear self-assured. Dealing with a help staff understand what is wanted and
In order to be an effective leader, one confident person helps assure us that the needed in the program. Often upcoming
must have clear communication skills person is also experienced. Of course, clubs would love to fill up their courts
with staff and members. Some tips in you could argue that someone could be anyway they can just to gain interest
effective communicating are: trusted, but not confident, or confident, of members; sometimes a way of doing
and not trusted. This could be the case that is by allowing non-members to
Prepare how you'll communicate sometimes but it's not typical. participate. Financially stable clubs
� Simplify the goal. might have other plans. They might like
� Anticipate the receiver's viewpoint Consistency to leave the courts open so that members
have better access to them at any time
and feelings. To be a great leader, it's important to stay during the day. The need for revenue
� Plan wisely before sending out consistent in your programming. I often isn't as important in that particular case.
have seen situations where directors Commercial clubs rely on tennis revenue
messages or meeting in person. implement a policy and don't follow whereas Country Clubs receive revenue
through with it. An example could be through membership dues. So the vision
Carry out the message having a tennis staff meeting every other factor plays an important role on what is
� Direct your meaning with Friday. Often, we start the program with expected.
great intentions just to have it fade as
conviction. the months go by. Staying consistent in Care
� Relate the message to your staff policies and procedures will help
you achieve your long-term tennis goals. A director must understand that life
bigger goals. Some examples where tennis programs happens and sometimes it can't be
� Identify the action to be taken. tend to fade in the private club industry always about work. Great directors
� Confirm the other person are women inter and intra club teams tend to always care about what's going
along with USTA teams. There is usually on in their staff's lives. If there are any
understands. a lot of excitement during practices and personal issues that staff members need
as the season comes to an end, players to talk about, a director should always
Receive the message tend to drop off. Be creative! Create an have their door open. A director that
� Keep an open mind. offseason tennis clinic to prep ladies for cares about their staff and not only about
� Identify key points in the message. the upcoming season. Stay consistent work, will connect with staff members in
� Value constructive feedback and use throughout the whole year and a greater way than a director that cares
remember to keep the momentum going about results and revenue.
it to grow. and build on it.
� Confirm your understanding. Responsibility
Vision
Creativity It's important to understand we all make
Every tennis program is different; some mistakes and we are just as human as
It's very important to keep your clubs are super active, and some clubs everyone else. To gain respect from
tennis program creative. Members are low key. Every club has different employees, it's important we own up to
will get bored and tired of the same goals depending on what type of club our mistakes and take responsibility.
old programs every week. In order to they are and what they are looking for Playing the blame game will only create a
run a successful program and keep the in their tennis program. As a director, distant and negative relationship among
interest of members, we must continue it's your responsibility to make sure employees, which could lead to negative
to be creative. Adding new programs your staff understands the vision results at your club. The most positive and
every eight weeks will keep your tennis of the tennis program that you and beneficial thing that comes from personal
program fresh and can also potentially management share. Long and short- mistakes is the learning experience. *
gain the attention of new members.
Confidence
Employees like to work with leaders
who are confident. There is an expected
USPTA Elite Professional Boris Fetbroyt is the director of tennis at the Country Club of Fairfax and a USTA
High Performance Coach. He also serves on the USPTA Mid-Atlantic board of directors as the vice president
and is on the USPTA U30 National Committee.
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PADEL
International PADEL DAYS in Madrid, Spain
Industry leaders meet to dicuss the future of padel in the United States
USPTA CEO John Embree and tennis industry leaders Services, Tavistock, Tennis Channel, TIA, USPTA, and the
from the United States were invited to attend the All USTA.
for Padel summit in Madrid, Spain in December. The four-
day summit, known as International Padel Days, included Attendees discussed the business aspects of padel, watched
tennis industry leaders from Cardio Tennis, California Sports the top eight men's and women's teams from around the world
participate in the Padel International Masters Championships,
and brainstormed
opportunities to promote
and develop padel into the
U.S.
Industry leaders also had
an opportunity to tour clubs
in Madrid to get a firsthand
look of the facilities, their
padel and their tennis
programs. By touring clubs
and organizations that
have integrated padel into
their program, leaders
from the U.S. were able to
envision how padel could be
introduced in North America
and outlining the next steps
for padel in the U.S.
The USPTA currently
offers tennis-teaching
professionals and coaches
the opportunity to be
certified in padel with
the padel certification.
Certification is intended
for those at least 18 years
old who derive or intend to
derive a major portion of
income from teaching Padel.
Applicants must pass an on-
court and written exam and
complete level 1 and level
2 certification conducted
by The United States Padel
Association (USPA) along
with Registro Profesional
de Padel (RPP). For more
information, contact the
USPTA Membership
Department at 800-877-
8248.
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Member News
USPTA Member News
Susan Allen and Warren Rohmfeld of Kerrville, Texas will
family were honored assist TJ Hyman, former coach of ATP player
as the United States Leander Paes, to train the Indian Institute
Tennis Association of Technology Kharagpur tennis team.
Northern Section's Rohmfeld is an Elite USPTA tennis-teaching
2017 Family of the professional with over 30 years of experience.
Year. The award is He is currently the senior tennis instructor
given to the family and personal trainer at the Dominion and Fair
that has been Oaks Country Club located in San Antonio, Texas.
outstanding in promoting tennis both on and off the court.
Allen is a board member of both USTA Northern and the Bobby Schlink joined the Lyme Shores
Shakopee Tennis Association. She has worked with people Tennis & Conditioning Center as the director
of all ages and ability levels and was a standout player at St. of junior tennis. Prior to joining Lyme Shores,
Cloud State. She serves as the head coach of the Shakopee he was the tennis director and head pro at
High School tennis teams and is currently spearheading Mystic Indoor sports, where he created new
efforts to build an indoor tennis facility in Shakopee tennis programs, camps, and leagues for
Minnesota. players of all ages.
Tyson McGuffin was featured in The Coeur David Minihan was named the director of
d'Alene Press sports article titled Happy tennis at the new Kickingbird Tennis Center
to Be in a Pickle. McGuffin was a 2x state in Edmond, Oklahoma. He recently was
high school champion in tennis for Lake the director of tennis at Westwood Tennis
Chelan High School and played two years of Center where he raised over $150,000 for
collegiate tennis at Scottsdale Community improvements to the tennis center and played
College and Spokane Falls Community a major role in getting a new pro shop built and
College. After college, he became a tennis the tennis center court expansion. Minihan
professional at Pine Forest Country Club in Houston, Texas is a Master Professional and earned his Bachelor's of Business
for two years and then moved to Yakima, Washington to Administration in Management from Oklahoma.
become a head tennis professional. He is now the head tennis/
pickleball professional at Peak Health & Wellness Center in Claudette Laliberte
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. organized the inaugural
Happy Volleydays at Poco
Darrell Smith was inducted Diablo Resort in Sedona,
into the Illinois State Arizona. The event served as
University Hall of Fame. Smith a food drive for the Sedona
was a four-year letter winner Community Food Bank and
at No. 1 for singles/doubles saw 40 players play matches
competition and ranks in the of friendly mixed doubles tennis. Among the 40 tennis players at
top-five for career singles win the event was Master Professional Larry Lineberry. 150 pounds
at ISU. of food were donated from the event.
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USPTA CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Exams, Upgrades & PTCA I Cardio Tennis 2018 USPTA Division
Conference Schedule
4 Credits for PTCA I Segment Exams, Feb. 16 .........Cardio Tennis Training Course
Upgrades & PTCA Level 1 Division Conferences - 6 Credits
February 5...................................... Hawaii
Feb. 8 - 9 ..............................Centennial, CO Rochester, NY
Feb. 10 - 11 ............................... Atlanta, GA Apr. 8 ............Cardio Tennis Training Course Turtle Bay Resort
Feb. 10 - 11 .......................... Chapel Hill, NC Oahu, HI
Feb. 12 - 13 ............................... Orlando, FL Level 1
Feb. 17 - 18 ...............................Boston, MA Isle of Palms, SC February 10-11................... Intermountain
Feb. 17 - 18 ...............Huntington Beach, CA Apr. 15 ..........Cardio Tennis Training Course Lifetime Fitness
Feb. 17 - 18.........................Nicholasville, KY Centennial, CO
Feb. 18 ..................... Hilton Head Island, SC Level 1
Feb. 22 ...............................Mission Hills, KS Marlborough, MA February 22-24.................. Missouri Valley
Feb. 24 .................................. Eau Claire, WI May. 11 ........Cardio Tennis Training Course Kansas City Country Club
Feb. 24 - 25 .................... Horseshoe Bay, TX Mission Hills, KS
Mar. 2 � 3.......................................Boise, ID Level 1
Mar. 3 � 4 ....................................Rome, GA Midlothian, VA February 22-25................................. Texas
Mar. 5 ........................................La Jolla, CA Sep. 8 ...........Cardio Tennis Training Course Horseshoe Bay Resort
Mar. 9 � 10 ...............................Camden, SC Horseshoe Bay, TX
Mar. 10 ..............................Nichols Hills, OK Level 1
Mar. 10 � 11 ........................ Boca Raton, FL Marlborough, MA February 24-26............................ Midwest
Mar. 10 � 11 .............Huntington Beach, CA Columbus Marriott
Mar. 10 � 11 ........................... Portland, OR Visit www.cardiotennistraining.com to register. Columbus, OH
Mar. 15 ............................ Minneapolis, MN
Mar. 16 � 17 .......................... Charlotte, NC Platform Tennis March 1-4...............................Mid-Atlantic
Mar. 18 ................................Columbus, OH Army Navy Country Club
Mar. 23 - 24 ............................Burbank, CA Feb. 25.............................. Garden City, NY Arlington, VA
Mar. 26 - 27 ....................San Francisco, CA Garden City Country Club
March 4..................................... San Diego
Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days Mar. 19-20...................................... Golf, IL La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an Glenview Club La Jolla, CA
exam, upgrade. PTCA I is included in the two day
exam. Exam cancellations must be received no lat- Webinars April 28-29..................Southern California
er than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation SeaCliff Country Club
fee will be charged accordingly. Watch all recorded webinars at tennisre- Huntington Beach, CA
sources.com More info: visit uspta.com/
Applicant: late cancellation fee � $95; failure to Education May 4-6................... Eastern/New England
cancel � application fee is forfeited. Certified National Tennis Center
members: late cancellation fee � $25; failure to Flushing, NY
cancel � $25 plus the upgrade fee is forfeited.
Registration for another exam will not be accepted May 17-19...................................Southern
until cancellation fees are paid. Atlanta Athletic Club
Johns Creek, GA
USPTArequires all certified members to earn 6 credits of
continuing education in a three-year period. (International May 18-20................................ Southwest
members, recreational coaches and those 65 or older are exempt.) The time period coincides La Camarilla Racquet, Swim & Fitness Club
with the date you completed the certification exam or reinstated your membership. Please
login to My USPTA to check your Professional Development Program end date. Phoenix, AZ
If the requirement is not met, you will have your membership suspended. To help you May 30-June 3................................ Florida
meet that goal, USPTA provides hundreds of hours of education every year in the form of Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
conferences, workshops, webinars, DVDs and more. TennisResources.com is an excellent Orlando, FL
resource for free education opportunities. In addition, the Coach Youth Tennis website offers
six free online courses that earn a 1/2 education credit each. June 1-2..........................Pacific Northwest
Yakima Tennis Club
Upon completion of the sixth course, you will receive 3 bonus credits (one-time only), Yakima, WA
bringing the total to 6 credits and completing the continuing education requirement. (you do
not need to complete the online workshop unless you are completing your USPTA certification) August 22-23...... USPTA World Conference
Go to coachyouthtennis.com for more information. Grand Hyatt
New York, NY
November............................Middle States
TBD*
*Middle States is the last division to hold their
conference every calendar year.
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