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April 2018
USPTA Elite Professional Jason Allen
( left) and USPTA Professional Jason
Harnett (right) with Wheelchair Athlete
Sharona Young.
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Pros often customize the rackets they use, including string patterns. Consumer racket specifications may vary from models customized by Pros for match-play.
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From the ceo
Why Accreditation?
by John R. Embree, USPTA Chief Executive Officer
Some of you may have seen the press release issued by prefer to help us accomplish our
the USTA back in December which announced that mission, not hinder us from doing it.
as the governing body, they were going to be accrediting
organizations or institutions in our sport that certify and So, where are we in the process?
provide continuing education to tennis coaches and pros. We received the application for
Or you may have read in last month's Tennis Industry provisional accreditation in mid-
Magazine the interview with Scott Schultz of the USTA about December. Following the board of
accreditation. The stated intent is to improve the customer directors meeting in January, the
experience on court while enhancing the education of those USPTA turned in its application
who aspire to join the ranks of coaches and tennis-teaching on January 10. Next, the USTA announced the five-member
professionals. The end goal is obviously to keep tennis playing accreditation committee the week of February 5, which will be
consumers excited about tennis, thereby growing the game. responsible for reviewing all applications from those groups
who wish to be accredited and ultimately deciding which
Even though the positives of us relocating to Lake Nona, organizations should receive this approval. Thus, we await the
Florida far outweigh any negatives, some of our members were decision of this group about our status which we certainly do
of the opinion at the time (and a few may still think this way) hope will be good for the USPTA.
that the move to across the street from the National Campus
was the first step to being taken over by the USTA. Then, By the way, the five people who will serve on the
when the announcement about accreditation was made, we accreditation review committee are Craig Morris, Dr. Paul
immediately heard an outcry from others who were convinced Lubbers, and DA Abrams from the USTA national staff along
the USTA would now be telling us how to teach forehands, with Jean Mills, director of sports at the Polo Club in Boca
backhands, and that our independence was being threatened. Raton, Florida and Dr. Jill Fjelstul, associate professor and
director of the Professional Tennis Management program
Can we kindly dispense with these rumors and innuendos, at the UCF Rosen School of Hospitality here in Orlando.
please? Can we stop worrying about whether the USPTA is Hopefully, they will be meeting soon to review our application.
going to remain independent from the USTA once and for all? I
can categorically state that the USTA has no interest in getting Assuming we are provisionally approved, we would embark
into the certification business and Scott's article made that on a "deep dive" about the changes that will be implemented
clear. They don't want to have to deal with liability insurance in our certification pathway for applicants and newcomers
or get involved with dues collection or deal with membership to our association. This will take months to accomplish.
benefits for our professionals. PLEASE NOTE: existing members do NOT have to do anything
different other than to keep up with the continuing education
There is nothing that would have prevented the USTA from requirements. None of the proposed changes would impact
becoming the certifying body for tennis-teaching professionals current certified members in good standing.
years ago or even today. With revenues exceeding $350 million,
they certainly have the financial resources to do whatever they We are clearly aware that there are USTA "bashers" in the
want in the industry, including creating their own association trenches who are quick to criticize things that they don't like
of certified pros. However, the USTA has had so many that the USTA is doing. But at the end of the day, the USTA
other priorities they have been dealing with (the strategic has one overarching goal: to grow the game. Isn't that what we
transformation at the BJK NTC, construction of the new Louis want as well? If you agree, then let's figure out a way to work
Armstrong Stadium, building out the National Campus in Lake together. That is why the move to Lake Nona made sense.
Nona, launching Net Generation, etc.), let alone the resources Growing our sport won't happen if we are not aligned.
they have dedicated to creating more PTM programs to attract
more men and women to careers in tennis. Through USTA accreditation, any organization that certifies
professionals will have to meet the same high standards, and
The USTA recognizes that a strong delivery system remains that is good for tennis and the USPTA. Accreditation is another
vital to the health of our sport. They want to support teaching opportunity to work together for the benefit of our members
professionals more than ever, but the USTA is not going to be and to bring a new audience of young professionals into our
certifying pros. They would rather see the USPTA raise the organization. When the rest of us older folks walk away from
standards for certification of its membership. They would what it is that we love to do, we can breathe easier knowing that
the game is in better hands than before we left it.*
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Vice President Message
our voice, our association
by Mark Faber, USPTA Vice President
As my journey on the national board begins, I would like join our association and mentoring
to say what an honor it is to represent you, our USPTA them. You will be rewarded with a
membership. The USPTA has a great past, is currently in $50 reduction in our membership
a strong position, and the future is even more amazing. As dues for the following year (up to
I have studied the past, been part of the present and look $100 a year).
forward to shaping the future, one common ingredient stands As stated in the February article
out about the USPTA: this is our association. This association by First Vice President Feisal
is one that was built by US, is maintained by US and will be Hassan, it is important that we create
pushed forward by US. So, the first two letters of the USPTA consistency and have a personal touch. Although Feisal
say it all, it is US. was approaching this topic more from his position with
As an association, we need to build and secure our future Testing and Certification, it is something that must be done
as the industry leading tennis-teaching association, not only by all of US in attracting our future industry leaders. We
in the USA, but the world. The leaders that have come before must continue to build on this concept in all areas of our
US, have put US in the position we are in today. The leaders association. We need to continue to become more about
of today need to prepare US for the future that lies ahead. The US. We have to provide products for our future leaders that
leaders of tomorrow (which you just might be that person) match their needs while continuing to service the requests
will need to be prepared to take US to "infinity and beyond", of our current members.
as the great Captain Buzz Lightyear exclaimed in "Toy Story." Our membership is our loudest voice. When we are out
Currently, there are two tools in place right now that can on the front lines, we need to have a product that we are
help US attract all proud of and one
new professionals that we know makes
and expose the an impact on the
influencers of industry. Once again,
tomorrow's potential it is US that makes the
professionals. difference. It is US that
The first tool is the can encourage, mentor
USPTA School Coach and guide the youth of
Category, a corporate today into our industry.
membership for The Membership
the school system. Committee is looking
For $99, middle at all aspects of our
and high school membership from
coaches have access testing, education,
to TennisResources. Education Manager Ramona Husaru discusses School Coach Category recruitment programs
com, the largest with school tennis coaches. and everything in
collection of educational and instructional tennis videos, between. The key with this whole process is to be able to
an interactive planner containing hundreds of drills to help provide all of US the tools needed to attract, grow, and
you build a custom lesson plan throughout the year, and a maintain our overall membership.
school subscription to both Tennis Magazine and Tennis As we move forward we will not all agree on everything
Industry Association. The School Coach Category gives these and that's ok. It is those healthy discussions that will
coaches access to resources provided by some of our top lead US to even greater heights as the industry leading
professionals to help their programs reach the next level, professional teaching association. We will continue to raise
and 25 percent of their annual dues go back to the statewide the standards of teaching together for it is our USPTA.
tennis coaches' association. I look forward to working with all of you and invite
The second tool is the AIM program. This program rewards you to contact me for anything via e-mail at mfaber@
US for admiring potential new members and inviting them to twosathleticclub.com.*
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pop tennis
The Huge Potential POP Tennis
Has for You and Your Facility
by Ken Lindner, CEO of International POP Tennis Association, Inc.
POP Tennis is the sport for the people--ALL PEOPLE.
It's a sport that can be played by everyone, no
matter what their athletic ability and skill level. I
personally began playing POP Tennis, as an overweight,
uncoordinated, six-year-old. The elating feelings of
mastery and accomplishment that I experienced, were
hugely empowering and exhilarating. It was because of my
training in POP Tennis, that I became an avid tennis player
and athlete for life.
So, let me explain why, as a teaching pro 4 POP Tennis is a great means to teach tennis strokes
or tennis director, POP Tennis, is YOUR to juniors and have them master them on a smaller
answer to retaining and adding members/ court. Additionally, younger and older adults alike,
players to your facility: LOVE playing POP Tennis, because they feel as if they're
playing "Big Court tennis," like they did back in the day.
1 POP Tennis IS Tennis--it's a fun and addicting form of What an amazing feeling and gift!
short court tennis. Unlike Pickleball, Padel, and other
racquet sports, POP Tennis and tennis have the exact So, what are the economic advantages of
same strokes, footwork, strategies, and scoring, and can be implementing POP Tennis at your club or
played with your existing infrastructure and equipment. facility?
Your facility can utilize its 36 and 60 foot, blended-line
courts, net and net height, green, orange, and red dot balls, First and foremost, it creates a highly effective way to
etc. The only differences, between POP Tennis and tennis keep players on the courts and bring new players to them,
are that in POP Tennis, you get one underhand serve, and which means more lucrative individual and group lessons,
you play with a unique and "buttery" racquet/paddle. POP more events, and more avenues to sell clothes, racquets,
Tennis is the ideal sport to teach, alongside tennis, as they and gear for the director, pro, and club.
are completely complementary.
Due to POP Tennis being so easy and fun to play for
2There is no overhand serving, far less running, a individuals of all ages and abilities, people will repeatedly
smaller court, less lively ball, and the racquet is far come back for lessons and clinics, so POP Tennis will be
shorter, individuals can easily play POP Tennis and, in the gift that keeps on giving. You can also charge the same
no time at all, play exciting and highly-satisfying points. As amount of money for POP lessons, as you do for tennis.
a direct result, POP Tennis is the perfect sport for everyone
in our IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION society. Additionally, POP Tennis clothes and gear (except for the racquet), are
because of the smaller court size and underhand serve, POP the same, so having POP Tennis at your club, will take even
Tennis is far less abrasive on your body--which is fantastic, better advantage of the clothes and gear that you currently
for those of us who are 35 and older. sell at your pro shop.
3 POP Tennis is so easy to master, new friends, POP Tennis racquets are, or will soon be, manufactured
acquaintances, and family members can play by most of the top tennis racquet manufacturers. The price
together, without concern for varying player skill points of top POP Tennis racquets, are between $120 and
levels and experience. Also, because POP Tennis has $200, with healthy profit margins, so selling racquets can
sustained rallies, it gives everyone a thoroughly enjoyable, be lucrative...and because POP Tennis, for the most part,
health-enhancing, and highly-satisfying cardio workout. will be a new sport to everyone at your club or facility,
everyone will need to buy a new racquet, so there is a
LITERAL GOLDMINE of racquet sales awaiting the pro,
who successfully brings POP Tennis to their club or facility.
So, what are you waiting for? It's time to get POPPIN! *
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ONE MILLION CALORIE BURN / TENNIS TEACHERS CONFERENCE
One Million Calorie Burn at the USTA National Campus
Tennis industry partners are Campus on April 20. The event will The goal for the entire month of May is
working together to promote welcome a range of tennis enthusiasts, for Americans to burn a combined 10
May as "Play Tennis Month" to help players, coaches, and tennis-teaching million calories on the tennis court in
showcase the sport of tennis professionals on-court participating "Play Tennis Month" activities. Along
and associated in a large Cardio Tennis session to with the "One Million Calorie Burn"
health benefits.
Thousands stay healthy and fit during the month event on April
of tennis of April. This event will benefit PHIT 20th, May 5th is
programs and America and the USPTA Foundation; National Cardio
events will be and is supported by the USPTA, TIA, Tennis Day, with
held around USTA and Tennis Channel. At least participating tennis
the country 1,500 events will be run by USPTA professionals and coaches
with a goal of helping to get people professionals around the United States. offering Cardio Tennis challenges,
active and playing tennis. sessions and programming at their
Kicking off "Play Tennis Month" will respective facilities throughout the
be the "One Million Calorie Burn" nation. USPTA Professionals should
that will take place at the Home of register their events for "Play Tennis
American Tennis, the USTA National Month" by visiting the website
RallyTheIndustry.org.*
Save the Date: 2018 Tennis Teachers Conference
The 2018 USPTA World Conference Aug. 24 � 27 at the Grand Hyatt. The the 50-year anniversary of the Open
will be heading back to the Big conference will take place days before Tennis era. The conference will
Apple this summer as part of the the 2018 US Open which is from attract tennis-teaching professionals,
2018 Tennis Teachers Conference Aug. 27 � Sept. 11 and will celebrate coaches, touring pros, tennis media,
and tennis enthusiasts and will feature
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center educational seminars from renowned
tennis-teaching professionals from
across the world. During the weekend
of the conference, attendees will be
able to attend one day of on-court
sessions at Randall's Island, a short bus
trip away. Along with the educational
events, all full registrants will enjoy
the first day at the 2018 US Open,
including bus transportation to and
from the Billie Jean King National
Tennis Center. It will also be the
first time the new 14,000 seat Louis
Armstrong Stadium will be open
for play. Registration for the 2018
Tennis Teachers Conference in New
York will be open to tennis-teaching
professionals and coaches at the end
of May. *
Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City. Randall's Island
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MASTER PRO corner
Why Should You Become a Master Professional?
by Fred Burdick, USPTA Master Professional
During each World Conference, there is a Master Former WTA Player Bunny Bruning: "I became a Master
Professionals meeting. In 2017, there were about 30 of Professional because I love to learn and improve my
us in attendance. These are some of the top professionals in knowledge and skills. As I traveled to countless workshops and
the industry. A question was raised as to why any teaching conferences, I got to know many incredible professionals and
professional would seek the Master Professional rating? It's mentors all over the world. Then I wanted to give back to the
very time consuming and you cannot even apply until you USPTA what it had given me. The USPTA is in my blood."
have been an Elite Professional for 10 years. Let's look at
some of the responses from those in attendance:
President Gary Trost: "As a tester I wanted to make sure that I Photo credit: Ken DeHart
was educated to the point that I could test at the highest level. I've
always respected the tennis professionals that became Master
Professionals, they mentored and inspired me to become one."
Jack Justice: "Like any brotherhood or fraternity, being a USPTA Master Professionals at the Next Generation Tennis
Master Professional brings you together with a great group Innovation Workshop in 2017.
of professionals doing what you do and at the level to which
you aspire. By the time you are ready to move up to Master The education should be enough motivation to seek the
Professional, you realize the benefit of exchanging ideas Master Professional Certification. The friends, rewards, and
with peers." the people you help along the way makes a lifelong memory of
service in the tennis teaching profession.
Ken McAllister: "While it is obvious that it adds to your resume
to help you get the better jobs, it is also a source of pride for each If that is not motivation enough for you then maybe you are
employer to be able to say his or her tennis professional is one of a motivated by something else. INCOME!
limited number of Master Professionals. It is a designation that
is strongly vetted by the USPTA making it very credible in the A few years ago, when I was the executive director for
tennis industry." the Southern Division, I did a survey. If you're an Elite
Professional and want a 28 percent salary increase, become
Chair of the Master Professionals Committee Mark Centrella: a Master Professional. If you're a Professional and want
"To me, getting your Master Professional Certification is akin to a 40 percent increase in your income become a Master
getting your doctorate in the teaching profession. My feeling was Professional. If you're a Recreational Coach, then give
and is - why not strive to be the best you can be if this is what you yourself a 55 percent increase in your income by earning
have chosen as your career. Why just stop at an undergraduate your Master Professional rating. These are just the averages.
or graduate degree?" Can you imagine what the "famous" Master Professionals
are making?
Diane Selke: "I became a Master Pro because when I first looked
at the application, I finished most of the criteria in my first 10 years So why seek the Master Professional rating? If you cannot
of service. I met new pros and learned a ton of teaching techniques find a reason from the above information, read it again.
from them. I wanted to share mine. Why not be the best you can be? What if you try and don't achieve it? It is not the destination,
Being a Master Pro gave me a better position in the job market!" it is the journey along the way that provides all the rewards
both personal and professional. Go for it!*
Fred Burdick has more than 40 years in the tennis industry and is currently the owner of Mountain View
Tennis Club in Dalton, Georgia. Fred began his tennis-teaching career at what was then Dalton Junior
College Continuing Education Department. He later taught full-time for Cobb County Parks and Recreations
Department in Marietta, Georgia and spent 15 years as director of tennis at Sunset Hills Country Club in
Carrollton, Georgia.
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USPTA Foundation
USPTA Foundation Thanks 2017 Donors
The USPTA Foundation would like to recognize all our donors from 2017.
Thank you to those who made contributions to the Foundation in 2017. With
your help, the Foundation was able to raise a total of $37,469.44 last year.
Your generous donation will continue to help us in our mission to support
programs that help economically disadvantage people around the nation
learn the game of tennis.
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Beyond the court
Tips for Tennis Parents
by Barry Boren, USPTA Elite Professional
Ihave been coaching tennis for over 25 years. I have seen so private lesson, then that's the place for them to learn and become
many talented kids quit the game. Over 20 years ago, the USTA excited about the game of tennis. I send my daughter to other
published a very frightening statistic; 65 percent of all junior tennis-teaching professionals. The information seems to get
tournament players quit playing before they are 16 years old. It is translated better from someone else. When we teach our own kids,
now 3 out of 4 kids that are quitting all sports before they are 13. the information gets scrambled somehow.
Why are kids quitting you might ask? The answer is "Burn Out." #3Avoid post-match criticism
"Burn Out" is not always from playing too much. In my opinion, the Critiquing your child after a match is one of the leading
definition of "Burn Out" is, the game of tennis is not fun, and kids causes of stress. Every time they play, they will know that you are
can't handle the pressure of performing any more. Here are six tips watching every move they make. They will not retain any criticism
to relieve the pressure to perform and keep it fun for your kids. until they are in a calm environment. When they come off the
court, you must make every effort to let them know that they are
your child first and athlete second. Charting a match helps. You
can put it on their desk for them to look at later.
#4Keep your distance
The USTA recommends that you stay a minimum of
two courts away. Some kids can handle their parent breathing
through the fence, but most kids can't and won't say anything until
it is too late. Wear sunglasses so they can't see you roll your eyes. If
your child is looking at you after every point, you are too close.
#1Leave them wanting more #5Get along with the other Parents
Most kids have a short attention span, especially Parents are always complaining that there is no
under the age of 10. If they are just beginning to learn the game I one for their child to practice with. Introduce yourself to the
recommend that you play with them no more than 20 minutes. other parents, exchange phone numbers. If your child sees you
Let them be the one to say, "One more, Please?" When you hit with getting along, they will feel more comfortable going to clinics,
your kids, at any level, keep an eye on their body language. If they tournaments or other tennis events. They will have a better
are walking around with their racquet head by their feet and their attitude on the court. My philosophy, "Whoever has the most
shoulders slumped, STOP! Pick up the balls. Hopefully you can stop friends, wins!"
before they get bad body language.
#6Avoid talking about money.
#2Avoid teaching them Another ingredient for pressure is, "We are spending
We all want to help our kids but taking a lesson from your hundreds of dollars on your tennis and you ..." Talking about
parent is not much fun. I use what I learned from Wayne Bryan, money doesn't work, never has and never will.
(father of the Bryan Brothers). Wait for your child to ask for your
help before you try to teach them how to play the game of tennis. If "Burn Out" happens over time. Just be aware of some of the things
they never ask, then never teach them. If your kids are in a group or you say and do near the tennis court. Don't let your child be a
statistic. Follow these tips and give your child a better chance to
stay in the game.*
Barry Boren and has been in tennis since the age of eight years old. He played junior, college and pro tennis
throughout the 70's and 80's. Since 1986, he has been the head tennis professional at the Laguna Niguel Racquet
Club in Laguna Niguel, California. Over the years he has coached nationally ranked juniors and senior players as
well as professional players including his daughter, Brynn, who is currently playing the Women's Pro Circuit. He
has seen firsthand why young players are quitting the game and wants to do something about it.
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Nike Interview
Disrupting the Marketplace: How Nike
Continues to Push the Envelope
by DeVonte' Martin, USPTA Public Relations Coordinator
Listen to the voice of the athlete. When you can understand Along with figuring out consumer's needs, the design team
the product needs and the wants of the athlete, then you also is finding ways to enhance the Nike product development
will be able to sell the product to the consumer and create process. Currently, Nike launches four times a year and is
demand. This has been one of the philosophies of Nike Inc. working towards pushing out product faster to the marketplace.
from its earliest years. To get a better sense of the current "Here at Nike, we make bold statements," said Ediger. "We do
retail marketplace, a team of five Nike employees; Matthew not follow the trend. We like to set the trend and we can only do
Bond, Melissa Ediger, Liz Fifer, Lisa Gangelhoff and Drew that by getting closer to market."
Thurston conducted two focus groups at the USPTA National One of the bold creations that Nike put forth already this
Headquarters in mid-February. year in tennis was the pink and grey
"We had a couple of objectives. outfits that both their endorsed male
With some of the recent changes and female professionals wore at the
that have occurred at Nike, there 2018 Australian Open. When asked
are a few of us that have new roles. about the feedback from the pink
Thus, we wanted to really start outfits, Bond said it has been positive.
to get an understanding of what's "The pink design was a dramatic
happening in the marketplace," and innovative statement and we are
said Matthew Bond, global always going to do things that are
marketplace director of Nike kind of provocative," Bond said. "I go
Tennis. "The other objective was back to 2012 London Olympics when
to talk to consumers who actually we came out with the Volt shoe. That
wear the product and understand color was on every Nike athlete at
what they like and dislike about the Olympics. That color became
the apparel." so iconic, people knew it was Nike.
The age group Nike focused That's kind of the same thing we did
on was 15-21 years of age who with the Australian Open."
has an interest in or plays From the designs to the color
tennis. The feedback they USPTA CEO John Embree with Liz Fifer, Melissa Ediger, Drew schemes Nike places in the
received from participants will Thurston, Lisa Gangelhoff and Matthew Bond of Nike. marketplace, their overall message
help the team to develop apparel lines in the near future. One is that they want to transcend the sport of tennis and are
of the takeaways from their meetings is the way polos will be committed to delivering thrilling product driven through the
designed moving forward. voice of the athlete and the consumer.
"The polo is super important. It is iconic to the tennis look," "You see athletes like Rafa, Roger and Serena that
said Lisa Gangelhoff, global merchandising manager. "A big transcend the sport of tennis. They also transcend the sport
question for us now is how do we take feedback from these from a Nike brand perspective," Gangelhoff said. "It's super
young consumers on the overall design and fit and make a important for consumers to understand that tennis is a part
polo this demographic likes? Our product has to be relevant of our overall brand."
to the consumer." Along with our partnership with Fromuth Tennis, the USPTA
The Nike team works globally so when they introduce is looking forward to growing our relationship with Nike, Inc.
product into the marketplace, they must consider what is "To have an endorsement agreement with the clear market
fashionable to the consumer in all geographical locations. leader in athlete performance apparel and footwear through
"Nike has a global consumer that we're addressing and our the best customer service organization in the industry
product line needs to meet the needs of regional preferences (Fromuth Tennis) speaks volumes about the reputation that
with respect to such things as fit and style," said Melissa Ediger, the USPTA has in the sport." USPTA CEO John Embree said.
product manager for women's tennis. "We look forward to seeing what the future has in store." *
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wheelchair tennis
State of the union-Wheelchair Tennis
by Jason Allen, USPTA Elite Professional
This has indeed been a monumental year for wheelchair department staff by hiring a person with a tennis and
tennis in the United States. In October of 2016, a coaching background. By doing so, this manager could
new team was put in place to succeed Dan James, former alleviate some of the responsibilities of the national head
national manager of USTA wheelchair tennis. Mr. James coach by taking over the growth of the sport across the
was in the position for 13 years and was responsible for the USA from a grassroots standpoint; thereby allowing Coach
amazing increase in popularity of the sport not only in the Harnett to focus on high performance, player development,
USA, but arguably worldwide. His right-hand man, USPTA and coaching. I was then named manager of wheelchair and
Professional Jason Harnett, is now in the position of national technical. I work hand in hand with Coach Harnett to grow
head coach and manager for the USTA and he brings an the sport as well as help him identify potential athletes for
impressive resume. Both he and James have been involved our professional teams that compete worldwide and vie for
with wheelchair tennis ever since it was taken over by the a spot on the Paralympic squad. Moreover, both of us are
USTA in 1998 and there is no better person to take the reins fortunate to have Jo at the helm as the director. She has a
from James than Coach Harnett. passion for tennis in general, but specifically for wheelchair
tennis. As a team, we have pushed through an amazing
The individual who drove the decision to hire Coach amount of initiatives this past year. We have also benefitted
Harnett was USPTA Elite Professional Joanne Wallen. from the advent of the USTA National Campus in Orlando,
Affectionately known as Jo, she was recently named USTA Florida and being across the street from the United States
national director of individual adult play and wheelchair Professional Tennis Association. With the collaborative
tennis. She joined the USTA after an impressive and effort between the USTA & USPTA, we will be able to
illustrious career as a tennis director, general manager, and exchange ideas on the steps tennis-teaching professionals
former WTA touring professional. and coaches can take to learning more about wheelchair
tennis. One step tennis coaches can take is to earn their
In order to grow wheelchair tennis effectively, Jo decided
to leverage the other manager position in the wheelchair
USPTA Professional Jason Harnett with Team USA Chris Herman and author, USPTA Elite Professional Jason Allen.
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wheelchair certification by the USPTA. event called
With people becoming more active and engaged in
the Wheelchair
wheelchair tennis, the USPTA has renewed its initiative
to promote wheelchair tennis to tennis-teaching Tournament Series.
professionals and coaches. The USPTA announced that
there will be five opportunities for tennis-teaching 10 pilots occurred
professional and coaches to earn their wheelchair
certification. Along with the wheelchair certification, across the USA and
coaches can also find content on TennisResources.com
and can use the website for advice on how to create a the events were WheelCHair Tennis
wheelchair tennis program for their club or facility. a huge success. certification
Tennis coaches can also contribute their wheelchair On the player
tennis videos to TennisResources.com as well. USPTA
National Head Tester Sid Newcomb said that he is development side,
looking forward to more coaches gravitating to becoming Coach Harnett May 5-6...............................New York, NY
wheelchair tennis certified. has been quite USPTA Eastern/ New England Conference
busy forging ahead
"I'm very excited about the renewed initiative by the with an aggressive June 28-29................................ Salem, OR
USPTA to certify more coaches in wheelchair tennis," amount of new USPTA Certification in conjunction with
said Newcomb. "We're looking to double the number of initiatives. The USTA "Train the Trainer
tennis-teaching professionals and coaches that become most salient is the
wheelchair tennis certified and start programs to build work being done August 23-24...........................Lincoln, NE
wheelchair tennis from the ground up." to create more USPTA Certification in conjunction with
wheelchair tennis USTA "Train the Trainer"
In the past year, we have seen wheelchair tennis programs at the
tournament play increase by 18 percent nationwide. college level. When October 18-19 ....................... Orlando, FL
$50,000 in grants were given to new programs whose goal Coach Harnett USPTA Certification in conjunction with
is to exclusively bring new players to the sport. A new started the process, USTA "Train the Trainer"
website was developed to highlight all the programming there were only
across the country in order to make more programs November 7-8...................... Lafayette, IN
accessible. A new tournament format which serves as USPTA Certification in conjunction with
an activation was created as a one day, fun, and social USTA "Train the Trainer"
seven universities
involved with a wheelchair tennis program. In a short period
of time, the number of wheelchair tennis programs has
increased to 20 at the collegiate level. A great deal of work has
also been done in regards to actualizing coaching curricula
that will serve as a model for all providers and certification
institutions. This past year, our high performance teams have
had a great deal of success with all three teams finishing on
the podium at the World Team Cup in Sardinia, Italy. The
junior team completed a three peat by winning their third
consecutive junior world championship. David Wagner,
finished number one in the world in the Quad Division and
was crowned as the 2017 US Open Champion as well as the
2017 Australian Open Doubles Champion. We have had many
of our professional athletes compete in Grand Slams and
World Championships.
There has indeed been a buzz created across the nation this
past year. We expect play to increase exponentially. We also
continue to expect great things from our current Team USA
members. If you are interested in more information or are
interested in starting your own program, please reach out to
me at Jason.Allen@usta.com. *
Jason Allen is the manager of wheelchair tennis and technical at USTA National. His main goal is to grow
wheelchair tennis across the USA. On the Technical side, he handles all ball testing and oversees court testing
at the US Open. He is a USPTA Elite Professional, USTA High Performance Coach and also serves as the
tournament manager at the US Open Grand Slam Wheelchair Tennis Competition in New York. Jason holds a
BA in Spanish Education and an MA in Educational Leadership with a Principal's License.
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Member News
USPTA Member News
Matt Knoll reached 500 career wins as Jorge Capestany was named director of the
the head coach for Baylor's Men's Tennis Professional Tennis Management program
team. Throughout his 21 seasons at the at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. As a
helm of the Baylor tennis program, Knoll member of the USPTA for more than 28 years,
has produced phenomenal results. His Jorge has served on the USPTA Executive
teams have captured 13 Big 12 Conference Committee and held multiple positions on the
regular season titles, including eight USPTA Midwest Division board of directors,
in a row from 2002-09, and eight Big including serving on multiple committees and
12 Tournament championships, including three as president twice. He is a six-time Michigan Pro of the Year, a
straight from 2007-09. The program's biggest two-time Midwest Pro of the Year, a two-time Midwest Facility
accomplishment came in 2004 when it captured the Manager of the Year, and a two-time Midwest Outstanding
NCAA national championship. Education Award winner.
Noel Clayton has assumed the position of Jan Tailan was featured in the Suffolk
general manager at Centre Court, the city- News-Herald story titled Pickleball comes
owned, indoor tennis house in Owensboro, to Suffolk. Tailan is the director of tennis
Kentucky. Prior to this position, Clayton was at Cedar Point Country Club in Suffolk,
a high school tennis coach for 16 years with Virginia and is certified as a USRSA Master
players earning 11 All State Awards, 10 Regional Racquet Technician, APTA Professional,
Championships, Female Player of the Year, and and USTA Sport Science Level 1.
one Doubles State Championship.
Jason Stokes (left) and Mark Savage Mark Pachtner conducted the 8th Special
recently purchased Sportsplex, a health and Olympics Tennis Fun Day at Troon Country
tennis club in New Windsor, New York. Mark Club at Scottsdale, Arizona. He raised $19,000
and Jason have worked a combined 25 years and had more than 240 people participate
at Sportsplex as tennis director and junior in the event. He is the director of tennis at
tennis coordinator. Jason will take over Troon Country Club and has developed Fun
Sportsplex as general manager and Mark will Day events with local chapters of the Special
remain director of tennis. Olympics in California, Florida, and Georgia.
IN MEMORIAM
Edward T. Reid passed away peacefully at his home Thursday Jaime de Carvalho passed away this past year in 2017. A
January 11, 2018 at the age of 96. His father, James T. Reid, was USPTA Professional since 1964, ee served as Head Pro at
one of the founders of the United States Professional Tennis Bronxville Field Club in Bronxville, NY for over 30 years.
Association (USPTA). Eddie grew up in Brooklyn and Northport, He received the USPTA Eastern Section Pro-of-the-Year
New York and learned his craft in both tennis and squash at the Award in 1995. His daughter Liz Stockton and son-in-law
historic Crescent Athletic Club, where his dad was the pro. Dick Stockton are both USPTA Elite Professionals.
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USPTA CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Exams, Upgrades & PTCA Wheelchair Certification 2018 USPTA Division
Conference Schedule
4 Credits for PTCA I Segment Exams, May 5-6............................................ New York, NY
Upgrades & PTCA USPTA Eastern/ New England Conference Division Conferences - 6 Credits
May 5-6.........................Eastern/New England
Apr. 6 � 7 .................................Azusa, CA June 28-29..............................................Salem, OR
Apr. 7� 8 ....................................Aurora, IL USPTA Certification in conjunction with National Tennis Center, Flushing, NY
Apr. 9 - 10................................ Orlando, FL USTA "Train the Trainer
Apr. 13- 14 .................................... Laie, HI May 5-6 ............................. Southern California
Apr. 14 � 15 ............................ Atlanta, GA August 23-24.........................................Lincoln, NE Convention
Apr. 18 - 19...................................Tyler, TX USPTA Certification in conjunction with
Apr. 20 .................................. Harrison, NY USTA "Train the Trainer" Seacliff Country Club, Huntington Beach, CA
Apr. 22 ...............................Midlothian, VA
Apr. 28 � 29 ........................Columbus, GA October 18-19 .....................................Orlando, FL May 17-19.........................................Southern
May. 4 � 5 ..............................Flushing, NY USPTA Certification in conjunction with Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek, GA
May. 5 � 6 .......................... Baltimore, MD USTA "Train the Trainer"
May. 5 � 6 ............................Las Vegas, NV May 18-20.......................................Southwest
May. 6 ....................................Conway, AR November 7-8....................................Lafayette, IN La Camarilla Racquet, Swim & Fitness Club, Phoenix, AZ
May. 11 � 12 ............................. Austin, TX USPTA Certification in conjunction with
May. 12 � 13 .......................Big Rapids, MI USTA "Train the Trainer" May 30-June 3.......................................Florida
May. 12 ............................ Chula Vista, CA Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress , Orlando, FL
May. 17 .............................. Scottsdale, AZ Online education
May. 18 ...........................Nichols Hills, OK June 1-2............................... Pacific Northwest
May. 19 .............................Des Moines, IA Watch webinars, seminars, On Court with Yakima Tennis Club, Yakima, WA
May. 19 .............................. Eau Claire, WI USPTA episodes, specialty courses and much
May. 19 � 20 .......................Columbus, GA more on TennisResources.com to earn your August 24-27...... USPTA World Conference/TTC
May. 20 ............................ Brentwood, TN education credits. Grand Hyatt, New York, NY
May. 20 ............................... St. Louis, MO
May. 25 ........................... Kansas City, MO Spanish Tennis November......................Middle States Division
May. 31 - June. 1 .................... Yakima, WA Teaching System Convention
At Academia Sanchez-Casal USPTA professionals
can earn 10 Education Credits by participating in
the Level 1 or Level 2 course of the Spanish Tennis
Teaching System hosted by the International
Coaches Institute.
Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days May. 25 � 27...........................................Naples, FL
prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an exam, Competitive Coaching Course - Level 1
upgrade. PTCA I is included in the two day exam. Exam
cancellations must be received no later than 14 days May. 27 � 29...........................................Naples, FL
before the exam, or a cancellation fee will be charged Pro Coaching Course Level 2
accordingly.
Applicant: late cancellation fee � $95; failure to cancel Oct. 24 � 26............................................Naples, FL
� application fee is forfeited. Certified members: late Competitive Coaching Course Level 1
cancellation fee � $25; failure to cancel � $25 plus the
upgrade fee is forfeited. Registration for another exam Oct. 26 � 28............................................Naples, FL
will not be accepted until cancellation fees are paid. Pro Coaching Course Level 2
USPTArequires all certified members to earn 6 credits of continuing Cardio Tennis
education in a three-year period. (International members,
recreational coaches and those 65 or older are exempt.) The time period coincides with the date you Apr. 5 .................Cardio Tennis Training Course
completed the certification exam or reinstated your membership. Please login to My USPTA to check Level 1 - Burke, VA
your Professional Development Program end date.
Apr. 8 .................Cardio Tennis Training Course
If the requirement is not met, you will have your membership suspended. To help you meet Level 1 - Isle of Palms, SC
that goal, USPTA provides hundreds of hours of education every year in the form of conferences,
workshops, webinars, DVDs and more. TennisResources.com is an excellent resource for free Apr. 15 ...............Cardio Tennis Training Course
education opportunities. In addition, the Coach Youth Tennis website offers six free online courses Level 1 - Marlborough, MA
that earn a 1/2 education credit each.
Apr. 20 ...................... One Million Calorie Burn
Upon completion of the sixth course, you will receive 3 bonus credits (one-time only), bringing Orlando, FL
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) Go to
coachyouthtennis.com for more information.
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