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1968 US Open Champion
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FROM THE CEO
:1968 WHat a year
by John R. Embree, USPTA Chief Executive Officer
We are just weeks away from going to New York for that played out on TV screens daily
the TTC and our World Conference where we will with the dawning of the television
celebrate 50 years of open tennis and the completion age. There was global conflict in
of the strategic transformation of the Billie Jean King Czechoslovakia (that eventually lead
National Tennis Center. This issue provides you with all the to a Russian invasion and occupation),
information that you need to entice you to join us at this North Korea (the capture of the USS
year's convention. Pueblo and the incarceration of 83
US sailors) and of course, Vietnam,
My intent in this space is to offer some historical where the unpopular and dreaded war raged on. US troop
perspective on what was taking place in the world in 1968 and casualties were on the rise with no end in sight to the conflict.
what lead up to the creation of open tennis. So many of our Americans were split over its support of the war as heated
members were not yet born nor do they have any recollection student protests and urban unrest created a massive divide
of the political and social upheaval that was captured in the that cut a nerve in our society. Demonstrations at Columbia
news each day. While 2018 may be a milestone anniversary University (where students occupied several buildings) to
for the modern game of tennis, nothing compares to the riots in Paris with hundreds injured in May was a forbearer
tumultuous year that was 1968 (certainly the most difficult to the anti-war demonstrations that lead to bloody clashes
year in my lifetime) and the seismic shift occurring across between activists and police during the Democratic National
the globe in terms of civil rights, political turmoil, the sexual Convention in Chicago in August.
revolution, a much-hated war, and cultural rebellion.
As if these events were not monumental enough, one
While I am by no means a US historian (although I was cannot forget the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. in
a history major in college), I think it is important that our April and Robert Kennedy in June that rocked the nation to
members understand the backdrop of the global events its very core. And just prior to a hotly contested presidential
election between Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey, John
The assassinations of both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Carlos and Tommie Smith bowed their heads and raised their
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, rocked the nation to black-gloved fists in a recognized salute to the Black Power
it's very core. Movement during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner
during their awards presentation at the Mexico City Olympic
Games in October. The cumulative effect of this social strife
had a huge impact on me, 15-years-old at the time, coupled
with personal loss that I experienced during the summer
of 1968 seeing my own mother succumb to cancer. While
at home in her hospice bed watching all of this unfold on
television in front of our eyes, she worried so much about the
world in which we would be living after she was gone.
Meanwhile, the world of tennis was going through its own
revolution, as Tennis.com wrote in July of 2009, "the amateur
ideal was slowly corroding. Tournaments were paying large
under-the-table fees to lure top players to play their events
while the big-name players were leaving the amateur ranks"
in droves to play where money was being offered. Professional
players were unable to play the Grand Slams because those
events were restricted to amateurs only, but pressure was
building on the biggest tournaments to open their doors
to all players. "A wide chasm existed between the games
administrators, who wanted to retain control of the game,
and the players/promoters who sought expanded freedoms."
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FROM THE CEO 1968
Martin Luther King Jr. is At the Democratic National
assassinated on april 4th. The Convention in Chicago, police
shooter james earl ray flees and the National Guard battle
the U.s. Days later, riots with thousands of
nationwide leave 39 people demonstrators, much of the
dead, more than 2,600 injured violence was seen on national
television causing outrage
and 21,000 arrested.
throughout the nation.
April
AUGUST
JUNE september
A riot breaks out between police Arthur Ashe wins the U.S. Open,
and thousands of university becoming the first African
students in Paris. Meanwhile in american man to win a Grand
america, Robert F. Kennedy, wins Slam title. CBS-TV's "60 Minutes"
the California primary, later He debuts. It is now the longest
is assassinated at the continuously running prime-time
Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. program in U.s. history.
What was happening in tennis was a microcosm of what was the finals but had to turn down the winner's prize money
going on in the world itself. of $14,000 because he wished to remain an amateur. On
the women's side, Britain's Virginia Wade captured the
Tennis.com continued its article: "Calling the situation crown and took home a whopping $6,000 for her efforts.
a `living lie', The British Lawn Tennis Association and My, how things have changed in 50 years!
the All England Club announced that starting in 1968,
the championships would be open to amateurs and For those of you who are history buffs like I am, I trust
professionals alike." Imagine the turmoil that enveloped the you enjoyed this little trip down memory lane. 1968 was
entire tennis bureaucracy at that time! unlike any year that I have experienced in my lifetime.
Not only did the tennis landscape change forever (and
Roland Garros became the first grand slam to welcome may I say, for the better), but the whole world experienced
both professionals and amateurs. Nancy Richey and Ken mind-blowing social and political metamorphoses that I
Rosewall won those titles, but most people do not recall that will never forget. Images from newspapers, magazines and
student riots were gripping Paris during the fortnight. In television broadcasts during that gut wrenching year are
fact, many players felt that the tournament should not have indelibly inscribed in my mind. What a year...
even been played, telling of harrowing stories of how difficult
it was just to get to the grounds from their respective hotels So, let us celebrate the 50th anniversary of open tennis
because of the mayhem on the streets of Paris. Four weeks together in New York in late August at the Tennis Teachers
later and across the English Channel, Billie Jean King and Conference. Be one of the first spectators on the first day
Rod Laver took home the Wimbledon crowns on the grass, of the 2018 US Open to walk into the newly constructed
historic victories as well. Louis Armstrong Stadium with its iconic roof and watch
the best players in the world test their skills on tennis'
As the summer wound down, the 88th staging of what was grandest stage. Unless you are planning to live another 50
formerly the US National Championships was played at years to witness the 100th birthday, this celebration will
Forest Hills, New York, now known as the US Open. Arthur only happen once- be there! *
Ashe made a resounding statement beating Tom Okker in
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Immediate Past President Message
If you want to go far... Go together
by Chuck Gill, USPTA Immediate Past President
There is an African Proverb that states "if you want to go fast go support grassroots efforts for tennis pros
alone, if you want to go far... go together". I strongly believe this who promote the sport locally. While
is true for the tennis industry. When I think of the most popular attending the Southwest meeting in
events at my club, we need the tennis staff (front desk, court May, it was great to see the SW division
maintenance, tennis professionals, etc.) to be "aligned" with the board operate seamlessly with the SW
F&B team, the communications department, the set-up crew, and of section leaders. Not only was the weekend
course the member committee that helps in the conceptual planning supported financially, but the President
of events. If any of the above are not aware of what is happening, the Susan Grabham and Executive Director
event will not be as successful. Sadly, at times something as simple Eric Mitchell were visible (and engaged) throughout the meeting
as alignment is often overlooked in our business. When you look as were other staff members and volunteers! Growing tennis helps
at successful sports teams, while teams may have superstars, the everyone, like the proverbial "rising tides lifts all boats"!
extraordinary teams are almost always selfless, and can put personal
goals and spotlights aside to make sure the group succeeds. Teaching Professionals volunteering for USTA positions:
At the recent USTA Annual Meeting, the importance of a well-
USPTA is no different! For us to reach the goal of elevating educated and engaged teaching pro population was expressed
standards and creating better jobs in our industry, doing so in to our industry and out of nearly 500 volunteers in attendance,
the proverbial silo is foolish, inefficient and destined to fail. One about 100 volunteers stood up to be recognized as members of
of our CORE PILLARS is centered on developing partnerships the "tennis/pro-coaches" group. It was evident that we as tennis
with stakeholders in tennis where collaboration can be mutually professionals are key to the growth of the sport and without
beneficial. I would like to list a few that have been nurtured and this group, programs will have a difficult time being launched.
established both inside and outside our organization. Currently half of our national board are members of USTA
national committees and others are involved with their sections.
Central Florida USPTA and NET GENERATION: Many of our division leaders and Executive Committee members
For this initiative to succeed, pros need to be engaged in the volunteer at the national and/or section levels. Not only do they
process. Two hours "up the turnpike" from my club, one of our U30 provide input and leadership, they also help keep the coaches
professionals Greg Heartt (with Section assistance) has formed five community aware of what programs are being developed in
active school partnerships in Orange County. As part of this, he has conjunction with the governing body. During the most recent
visited the schools and assisted PE teachers with their curriculum executive committee meeting at our home in Lake Nona, it was
on how to best bring tennis to kids. While Greg is currently teaching apparent that our 17 division leadership team is the most informed
at a private club and will likely receive no direct benefit to himself.... and aligned group we have ever had at USPTA.
he has the foresight to know that more youth tennis players will
benefit the "teaching pro" community and provide a long-term Collaboration with CMAA:
demand for the services of him and his peers at some point. Greg In addition to being the Boardroom Magazines "Association of
works with Magali Holt who is the Youth Recreational TC to partner the Year" several years ago, we continue to work together on
and provide play opportunities for kids that would not have access education that benefits professionals in the private club sector.
otherwise. Around the country, many pros have been doing this for In addition to regional workshops and joint conferences, we
years to help kids get exposed to our sport. now feature well known CMAA managers as part of our national
and division conventions, along with having speakers at their
Section and Division Contracts: education events. In the first quarter of 2019, we will have tennis
Several of our divisions have actually aligned with their sections to seminars at their World Conference, and will be featured in
sign partnership agreements that serve as notice of the intent to their first BMI (Business Management Institute) on Sports
grow tennis together. To date there are agreements in Florida (the and Recreation. While this group has historically been very golf
first), Middle States, Southwest, with others in discussion. These centric, tennis is an important part of their recreational offerings
agreements are more than just symbolic and can involve how they that help to make a club more family friendly. In closing, I urge all
intend to jointly promote Net Generation, Leagues, alternate format professionals to volunteer in groups outside of USPTA and engage
tournaments and the Youth Pathway. In Florida, the section has others in the effort to grow tennis...and their business. *
agreed to support the U30 Initiative, hold joint conferences, and
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So You Want To Be A Director of Tennis
by Ken McAllister, USPTA Master Professional
When the USPTA was looking for volunteers among be organized in a way to keep the respect of even those
the Master Pros to be mentors for younger pros, I assistants who may have applied for the position. How? By
immediately volunteered. I did it in order to play it forward showing respect for all who work for you in the same way you
for all the mentoring I was fortunate to receive as I entered would expect it, and of course, by leading through example.
the tennis profession over 50 years ago. Among my early Anticipate that you will be expected to be the expert on tennis
mentors were Dalton Hill, tennis coach at El Paso Irvin High equipment, on the latest teaching methods, on the games of
School and David Kent, long time men's coach at Texas A&M. current top professionals, on leagues and tournaments, and on
As I became a teaching pro and director of tennis, my initial the USTA.
mentors were Tim Heckler and Dennis Van der Meer. They
taught me much through advice and training, but most of it The following are bullet points of the priorities of becoming
was by example. a DOT. What may be noted is that continuing education and
keeping up with the latest in tennis knowledge is not high
on the list. This is mostly because that should be a given just
by being in our industry. This list has the less measurable
qualities that are the real reasons that a pro gets and keeps a
director of tennis job.
USPTA Master Professional Larry Lineberry accepts award Humility
from former USPTA CEO Tim Heckler.
Humility can be an elusive quality in a competitive industry
As I hired full time assistant professionals in the 1970's and full of egos. However, in a profession reliant on happy
80's, my goal was to prepare them to move from the job with customers, it is crucial. The best advice for those of us
me to becoming a director of tennis. I am pleased to say that challenged by this is low-key your qualities by letting them
eight of my first nine became directors of tennis. Most of those speak for themselves. Let others discover your skills by being
are still working in the industry. The purpose of this article quietly confident and never arrogant. Part of this is learning
is to share what seem to be the most important lessons for the difficult lesson of being tactfully honest at all times.
someone to become the all-purpose professional expected by Related to this is a lesson I learned from Tim Heckler while he
owners, boards, and customers of the director of tennis (DOT). was giving me the USPTA test in 1974. He noted that I was very
proud of my knowledge of teaching skills and techniques. He
The first thing that a pro, who changes from assistant to burst my bubble by saying it was good and well that I had such
DOT, should realize is that expectations from others will ability, but I should face the reality that customers will sign up
immediately increase. The customers will assume that with me because they like me long before they do it because of
you will know everything that all the assistants know, as my knowledge.
well as being able to manage them as a team. The pro must
Fairness
A close cousin to humility is fairness. At a club, all sorts of folks
will try to draw you into their web for various reasons. Some
will try to dominate your time; others will simply allow you
into their clique. A good DOT will spread himself or herself as
equally as possible outside of time paid for such as lessons and
events. Treat everyone the same in the tournaments, leagues,
group lessons, and other events. This may sound obvious
and simple, but trust me, it is not easy. In the long run, your
reputation for fairness will win out over someone being upset
because you did not make an exception for him or her. When
it comes to having to choose sides, side with ideas but never
people. This will certainly be easier to accomplish if you have
the habit of being fair in your personal life.
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Master Pro Corner
Respect
When you work at a club or tennis center, there should be
no distinction of hierarchy when it comes to how you treat
your fellow workers. The court and grounds maintenance
people will often be the folks who will save an event when
the electricity or plumbing goes out. If you have been
respectful of them, they are more likely to put in the extra
effort for you in these situations. Respect everyone for each
one's contributions to the club. The staff is in this together
and a DOT should not only know everyone's names, but they
should know that the director cares. Again, this is much
easier if this way of treating others is part of your personal
life, it is much easier to make it real in your professional life.
Knowledge listen to non-tennis people when they reflect on what they
see from outside the tennis industry. Although it sometimes
The one last bit of advice is to continuously keep improving seems as if our tennis world is an island to itself, the reality
by studying and going to workshops and seminars on the is that we are not. *
latest in tennis. At the same time, share and listen to your
fellow professionals, including the younger pros. Finally,
Ken McAllister has been a master professional since 1987 and has more than 51 years of experience in
the tennis industry. McAllister's experience includes 10 years as a high school coach, 17 as a teaching
professional, and 24 years as the executive director of USTA Texas. He has been a USPTA member for 43
years and was a USPTA tester for 20 years. He was inducted into the Texas Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame in
2000 and the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame in 2013. He also served on the USPTA national board during the
2016-17 calendar year.
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Inside coaching
Why breathing is so important in tennis
by Milos Dimic, USPTA Elite Professional
#1Importance of up the constant ATP production for the fuels. The heart and
breathing the muscles responsible for breathing will take priority of the
oxygenated blood over leg and arm muscles. Therefore due to
How many of us coaches are spending time at our practices the lack of oxygen in the blood, limb muscles will be the first for
teaching our athletes how to breath and the importance of an athlete to feel premature fatigue.
correct breathing in sports?
Lack of oxygen
We are trying to find so many ways to correct the stiffness If the oxygen can not be delivered on time, the muscles begin
in the stroke technique to create power and accuracy. We are converting glucose into lactic acid instead of energy, resulting
including different kind of mental practices to lower down the in performance decrease and fatigue. Oxygen is used in the
anxiety levels and build up the concentration levels. For the process of cellular respiration producing ATP for energy
players to build a strong core and to delay the feeling of the and removing the CO2 from the working muscles, therefore
fatigue, they are working hard to condition their bodies. uncontrolled breathing decreases the performance as CO2 is
not properly removed, causing a buildup of waste and altering
So how can the proper breathing technique make things the pH of the body.
easier? Implementing breathing in the practice can upgrade the
game of our players no matter their level.
Implementing breathing in the tennis routine will enable
players to:
1. Rely on the kinetic chain as the source of power and control
2. Have more constant timing of the strokes
3. Relax the muscles during the contact point
4. Perform with effortless and fluent follow through
5. Decrease the levels of anxiety and stress during and after
the points
6. Increase the levels of concentration and confidence
7. Stabilize the core
8. Move more efficiently
9. Delay the feeling of fatigue
10. Reduce the chances of injuries
11. Correct the posture
#2Physiology of
breathing
Oxygen and fuels for the activity Inhaling and exhaling
Our bodies obtain oxygen from the air we breathe in. It enters Both phases of the breathing have different focus and benefit.
the blood stream and is carried to the muscles, where some of it The inhaling should be used to energize and expand the upper
is used immediately to break down glucose and create fuel for body, which is exactly what the tennis player needs when
the muscles called ATP (adenosine triphosphate). The rest of loading and winding the hips and shoulders. Deep inhaling
the oxygen is stored by a compound called myoglobin. expands the upper body part which contributes to the body
posture stability as the chest and shoulders open upwards.
Oxygen and feeling of fatigue Due to expansion, the player feels more energized and
When muscles work hard during an exercise, the need for powerful while loading and coiling sending positive image
oxygen increases. The body increases its breathing and heart and thoughts to the brain resulting in the more efficient and
rate to pump the oxygen into the working muscles to keep confident stroke.
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Inside coaching
Exhaling stabilizes the body, making it secure and the ball, the inhaling should be deeper and at slower rate as
grounded, which is important for the tennis performance. the time of reaction is slower. Shorter distance between the
Balance and stability of the lower body are much needed players emerges the faster reaction therefore inhaling should
in order for the upper body to uncoil efficiently. Pace of the begin at the moment of the opponent's impact point or even
exhaling should be associated with pace of the follow through before (as the ball bounces in the opponents field) if player
motion which results in the fluency and efficiency of the feels urgency of a quick reaction to the opponents stroke.
stroke mechanics and properly timed strokes as the muscles
of the upper body are relaxed during the contact point and the Exhaling and following through
follow through motion. Focusing on breathing keeps the upper body more relaxed
even if the lower body part is under extreme pressure. Lower
Importance of inhaling through nasal pathway body and core should enable players to keep balance before, at
Breathing through the nose enables an athlete to take deeper the moment and after the stroke but the upper body muscles
breaths, which stimulates the lower lung to distribute greater should be relaxed until the arm finishes the follow through
amounts of oxygen throughout the body. Lower lung is motion. Exhaling should begin with the unloading of the
triggering the parasympathetic nerve receptors which are kinetic chain movement towards the impact zone (not from
calming the body/mind and reducing hypertension and stress. the contact point), making it smooth and relaxed. Depending
on the type of the stroke and the pace and intensity of the
On the other hand, mouth breathing stimulates the activity body unloading, exhaling can be long and relaxed or short
of the upper lungs (associated with the hyperventilation) and aggressive.
triggering sympathetic nerve receptors, which results in the
fight or flight reaction. Mouth breathing accelerates water Breathing, emotional control and reducing anxiety
loss, leading to early dehydration. The biggest source of stress, no matter of the level of the
player, is the ball. Firstly, when the ball is approaching, the
Importance of diaphragm breathing player is feeling stressed to position properly towards the
Practicing how to activate diaphragm as the dominant contact zone. Secondly, as the ball is leaving the player's
respiratory muscle and creating intra-abdominal pressure racquet after the impact, the feeling of stress comes from the
(IAP), will result in increased activation of the deep core player's doubtful thoughts if the ball is going where intended
stabilizing system and protection from the back injuries. With to go. Both of these situations, caused by the ball, will
conscious and well-adjusted breathing, the core stabilization negatively effect the performance.
can be achieved and this can lead to the more efficient
energy transfer from the ground up, efficient movement Inhaling, the player is relaxing and sending messages to
patterns, decreased chances of injury, increased power and the brain that there is a lot of time to prepare for the stroke.
performance overall. If inhaling (through practice and repetition) is connected
automatically with the positioning and loading phase, then
#3Psychology of the player can always FEEL safe and ready for the execution
breathing of the successful stroke.
Inhaling and preparation for the stroke Through exhaling, the player is relaxing the upper body
Inhaling should begin as soon as the player anticipates which will successfully lead to the efficient contact point
the cues from the opposite side of the court. These cues as the head of the racquet will always be below ball level.
are usually the trajectory and pace of the ball or the Exhaling enables an efficient follow through, as with the
opponents reactions. relaxation of the arm muscles the racquet follows the
trajectory of the ball finishing on the opposite side of the
The inhaling should follow the pace of the game. The body using the joints (elbow and shoulder) rather then
greater distance between the players and slower pace of forearm muscles.*
Milos Dimic is a USPTA elite professional, USPTA sports science specialist, and RPT and ITPA tennis
professional. His tennis-teaching professional experience includes working with the WTA seniors and
ETA, ITF ranked junior players. Milos is currently head of junior development at the YCAC Tennis
Academy in Yokohama, Japan and a graduating student of the master studies in Training Technology.
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Learning from a Rookie
by Sid Newcomb, USPTA National Head Tester
Its 99 degrees on court 11 at La Camarilla Racquet, Fitness USPTA National Head Tester Sid Newcomb along with USPTA
& Swim Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. I'm at the Southwest Southwest testers and applicants during the Southwest Division
Division Conference, in the middle of an education and Conference at La Camarilla Racquet, Fitness & Swim Club in
certification session. As I step back for a moment to take in Scottsdale, Arizona.
what's happening, I can't help but feel excitement for the
future of our association. Here's the picture -- a group of 11 coaches couldn't get enough. The ideas, tips, concepts and
coaches, diverse in gender, age, ethnicity, you name it, all on even philosophies that were expressed during the session all
one side of the court. They are split into three distinct teams, were thrilling. I thought to myself during the session as the
each in an animated discussion within itself. There are swings applicants were collaborating, there is no other place I would
and stances, positions, postures, all very lively with lots of rather be. Quick, back to your groups -- "too big of a swing on
laughter. "This," I think to myself, "is cool. Even in the heat." the volley" -- how can we fix that? And the teams are back at it.
What I am witnessing is an Educational Module taking 45 minutes in the sun pass in a flash, and it's time to wrap it
place as new applicants go through their USPTA certification. up and get on with the private lesson evaluation. Was it worth
This is a 2018 addition to the certification process. The it? The time spent to give the applicants a firsthand look on
intent is that our new applicants get a taste of what we are how we evaluate lessons? Yes, that may have been the most
all about as a tennis-teacher certification and professional valuable time spent all day. During our Educational Module,
development association. To continue to "elevate our one common stroke error after another was discussed, and
standards as tennis-teaching professionals and coaches", one big idea after another was presented. There are so many
we collectively and individually need to never stop learning ways to get a point across! Good pros can never stop adding
and growing within the tennis industry. The certification tools to their belts and today I walked away with some
experience is often the first personal touch an applicant valuable knowledge.
has with the association. With that being said, all of our
applicants, whether they are being tested here in Scottsdale, In my current role as the USPTA national head tester, I
Arizona, or in Pensacola, Florida deserve to see who and what travel to many of our 17 divisions certification days and I see
we really are, not just get "tested". The various applicants a lot of tennis lessons... I mean a lot. What I have come to find
have already been evaluated on their group lesson and still
have the private lesson to come. But in this moment, they are
together, learning and having fun.
Each of the three teams is guided by an experienced tennis-
teaching professional, which is one of today's testers. The
task at hand is to identify cures for a recreational player's
abbreviated follow-through on the forehand groundstroke.
Each team has three minutes to come up with their best
antidote to solve the problem, and then they present their
big idea to the entire group. (The big idea, by the way, is
presented by the least experienced member of each team!)
At first glance, you would think the most experienced
member out of the group should be presenting the solution
to the group. By having the least experienced pro present
the solution, that pro is learning how to present their ideas
in front of their peers and this gives them practice when it
comes time to present to their students.
All of us that were on-court had a total blast at the
education and certification session. The interaction,
presenting and the teaching aspect during the session all
were very lively. Peer to peer and master to novice, we
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SID'S CORNER
Applicants and USPTA testers working together to solve the follow through on a forehand groundstroke.
out during my experiences is that the least appealing tennis- on your mind on the flight? Well, let me tell you about Brian.
teaching professionals and coaches are the hot shots; you know Brian started playing tennis 18 months ago, when I first moved
the ones who think they are the greatest in the profession and into my Lake Nona neighborhood and began giving evening
that they have arrived at some pinnacle at which there is no lessons. He is an absolute tennis junky. He went from being
longer a need to learn anything. With the acknowledgment a total beginner to a 3.0 league player and now he can't get
that our game is ever evolving, we must continually strive to enough! His story is a prime example of why tennis-teaching
keep up and to keep improving, regardless of what level we are professionals and coaches do what we do. To have a student go
at; that is the sign of a true professional. Be humble enough not from never being exposed to tennis, to wanting to be out on-
to be surprised where you might learn something. It can come court hitting balls is amazing!
from a wise old coach (those "Master Professionals" you see
sauntering around at conferences with the sagacious presence But as I think about how far along my student has come,
of some kind of tennis Yoda), witnessing a beautiful match, or one thing immediately comes to my attention on the plane.
an ugly match-- even a red ball student, pretty much anywhere Brian's forehand is stiff. He uses too much grip pressure and
there is tennis going on! muscle on-court. I had been struggling to loosen him up, to
lengthen his follow-through and add fluidity to his stroke.
I think about these things as I fly home to Orlando, Florida And now I can't wait to show him a tip I learned from a novice
and then my mind drifts to Brian, a 31-year-old student I have coach, a USPTA applicant � a rookie, on a sizzling hot court in
there. You might ask why is your student that is miles away Scottsdale, Arizona. *
Sid Newcomb is the national tester for the USPTA. Before joining USPTA's national staff, Newcomb was
the director of tennis at Peninsula Community Center (PCC) in Redwood City, California since 1996. After
a successful college career and a short stint in the minor leagues of tennis, he joined the coaching ranks
at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy where he was the European academy director for seven years. He
launched Bollettieri Academies in Belgium, Germany, France and England before leaving Europe for
Northern California.
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Setteo: Building Up the Tennis Community Through its App,
Ranking and Cryptocurrency
By Olivier Gracia, Chief Marketing Officer of Setteo
Setteo, the biggest racquet sports and the SETcoin, the currency
community, launched a new app for of racquet sports, and first and
players and the first universal and unisex foremost a new way to reward
P2P ranking. the active players in the racquet
sports ecosystem.
The four-year-old company Setteo
with the vision to "Make the world play The Setteo ranking is a universal
together" is writing history with their
new app, Setteo Player available on both and unisex ranking system
the App Store and the Google Playstore.
The objective is simple: connect 650M based on a peer to peer model
racquet sports players worldwide.
turning every single match into
Right now, Setteo is the international
reference racquet sports community, a competition. To reach that
offering its services to hundreds of clubs
and associations, connecting more than goal three main elements were
150k players worldwide.
implemented: ATP top 10 player David Goffin made the
The next step in Setteo's development � A trusted method to officialize first-ever transaction with Setcoin at the Mutua
is driven by a fundamental change a match result: a system Madrid Open.
in their technology: they will use the
blockchain technology to decentralize where two authenticated players/ divisions: Setteo Events (tournament
the racquet sports ecosystem giving back
the power to the players and creating a teams could turn every match into organization), and Setteo Force (network
truly engaged community.
a competition. No need of third- of ambassadors).
The current observation of the racquet
sports ecosystem is as follows: part institutions or organizations to We truly believe in this community of
� No easy way to find a partner, a validate a match result. individuals making the world play together
court or a coach, join a match and
book a lesson as the community is � A reliable, independent and by organizing and promoting racquet
fragmented and limited to the club
environment. transparent way to store all historical sports activities worldwide and want to
� Static regional rankings and old- results such as matches, rankings and empower them by building up a strong
fashioned competition formats that
requires slow and expensive third- player stats. network around those ambassadors.
party validation and management.
� An algorithm to manage the Setteo
� Incentives distributed only to a very
few top players and not necessarily Ranking: a trusted, transparent and Setteo is putting solutions together to
to the ones effectively engaging the
community and adding value to it. immutable ranking based on Artificial help them grow and make the best out of
The new Setteo Player app has been Intelligence, that will provide a their activity:
launched to solve these problems. The app
connects the global community of racquet universal and unisex real time ranking. � Gain visibility
sports, featuring a universal and unisex
P2P ranking called the Setteo Ranking � Engage your audience through online
With its clear goal to "Make the world cutting-edge solutions: low cost, better
play together" Setteo also wants to reward traffic and interactions
the ones that are the most active, as a � Grow your credibility
player but also as an organizer. � Get new certifications
A rewarding tool, in the form of a new � Manage your online and offline
cryptocurrency called SETcoin, was activity
introduced to reward the players and � Stay up to date with the latest trends
organizers in exchange for their activities and training possibilities
such as booking courts through the app, � Share and promote your content easily
organizing competitions, play matches to a qualified audience
and more.
Since its foundation, Setteo has Furthermore, Setteo offers financial
developed strong grassroots programs reward through the SETcoins, an
whether through its SaaS offer to clubs and important technological advantage and
associations or through its other strategic access to its worldwide community.*
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beyond the court
How video analysis can give you a competitive edge
by Nataliya Bredikhina, Communications Intern
There is an old Asian proverb saying that it is better to see Installing portable cameras up on the rear fence of the
something once than to hear about it a thousand times. court during the match play can also be a good idea, as it will
This profound thought is perfectly applicable in today's allow for evaluation of strategic and mental components
tennis world, where the importance of video analysis is hard of the player's performance. While for most players, in the
to overestimate. Video analysis is a helpful tool in many heat of the game, it would be hard to objectively assess
stages of the training process: development of proper stroke their actions and identify the areas for improvement in the
technique, injury prevention and rehabilitation, analysis of future, video analysis offers the luxury of re-watching and
a player's body language, strategy execution, performance re-evaluating the game a few hours or days after the match.
evaluation and goal setting. Yet, the amazing potential of It can provide both players and coaches with invaluable
video analysis is still often overlooked even by those coaches information not only in regard to the strokes execution
and players who dig deep into other aspects of the training during the match, but also strategic thinking and body
process and pre-match preparation such as equipment language, which are all invaluable parts of the player's tactical
specifications, diet and lifestyle, customized fitness programs and mental development.
and periodization, and so on. I hope this article will push you
to reflect on the opportunities presented by the video analysis One might ask, what is the right age to start introducing
and ensure that it is integrated into your teaching process. video analysis into the training process? Of course, the
response is that it will vary depending on the player's needs
To begin with, video analysis should be an integral part and maturity as well as the training process format. At
of both closed skill and open skill drills facilitating players' the same time, I am confident that even many youngsters
technical development. How often do we see a coach in the "10 and Under" age group would benefit from an
repeatedly tell a player to correct an old mistake? Repetitive occasional video analysis introduced into their training
old errors in the movement are not only hurtful for a tennis sessions. Moreover, with today's smartphone technology,
player's performance and confidence, but they can also video recordings do not have to be facilitated with expensive
make all parties involved � coaches, players, and parents � or bulky video equipment � a simple video clip of a player's
frustrated with the process. However, what if the issue is forehand or serve recorded on the phone from the sidelines
not the quality of a coach's instructions or a lack of talent or could help the player, and sometimes also the coach, to see
focus from the young player's part, but merely the player's what needs to be corrected in the movement.
inability to envision his movement from the side? In fact,
multiple research studies have shown that over 60 percent of As technological advancements are marching forward,
population are visual learners. Others may prefer a different we are being presented with more accessible, yet quite
learning style, but still rely heavily on the visual information. sophisticated video analysis opportunities. It is great to see
Therefore, video analysis should become an important that many modern tennis clubs and facilities around the
component of the technical development, making training world now come with pre-installed cameras and sensors
more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable for players, parents, connected to interactive cloud-based video analytics
and coaches. platforms, which conveniently allow players to watch the
videos of their matches and practices at home or on the go.
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beyond the court
These video analytics platforms provide tournament and and currently offers several one-year plans, at a cost ranging
recreational players with a chance to obtain a professional- from $499 to $1899 a year with a 21-day free trial. The system
quality recording and evaluation of their performances during provides fascinating real-time and post-match performance
training and match play sessions. These technologies also analysis, enhanced with drawing tools, "key performance
allow us to generate numerous performance metrics such as indicators" statistics, multiple camera angles, and more. A
strokes depth and speed, ball placement, and spin trajectory cloud-based platform synchronizes data and enables you to
and velocity. Computerized modeling of a player's movements review replays of your matches at home. Overall, Performa
takes us further creating opportunities for biomechanical Sports sounds like an amazing addition to the training
analysis of athletes' strokes technique and has a potential for process. It eases the task of player's post-match self-reflection,
facilitating the task of designing optimal fitness and on-court improves communication between players and coaches, and
training programs helping each player individually to achieve helps to bring the training process to a new level.
their maximum potential. Further in this article, we will take a
look at tools and resources that can facilitate and enhance the In case you are interested in having a video recording
process of video analysis. of your match analyzed but the product options you have
come across seem a little pricey, check out Cizr Tennis. In
After making its impressive appearance on the American contrast to many other offers in the market, Cizr provides
tennis horizon just a few years ago, PlaySight Interactive video analysis on a match-by-match basis, starting with a
technology has now been introduced into numerous cost of $60 for a one-match package. To make delivery of the
tennis facilities across the nation, including the USTA video analysis even more convenient for its users, Cizr Tennis
National Campus in Lake Nona, Florida. It has also been compresses matches by extracting points and making video-
actively incorporated into NCAA college tennis matches to replays very time-efficient.
facilitate livestreaming. PlaySight turns a tennis court into a
SmartCourt equipped with an interactive touch-screen kiosk, Zepp Tennis 2 is a great tool for those who are interested in
which allows players to view an instant replay of videos. The digging a little deeper into analysis of their on-court motions.
system creates a wide range of possibilities for enhancing For $99.99, you will receive an equipment kit includes a sensor
training and match play experience: from audio line calling, attachable to your racquet and access to a free mobile app.
to stroke statistics, to a variety of on-court drills and games. This tool will allow you to analyze your swing pattern, create
PlaySight is very user-friendly, allowing players to log into the video highlights, and interact with others.
PlaySight website from their desktop computer or the official
app on their phone and review video-recordings and statistics. Finally, there are numerous free online resources that
can make the process of video analysis more accessible
Performa Sports is another analytics platform that is worth and engaging. One such resource, Kinovea, is a software
exploring. The platform allows to evaluate match performance translated into several languages and focused on the study of
an athlete's movement kinetics. The software allows players
to use images and videos to identify angles, length, and
coordinate points of the stroke.
Whether you are a tennis professional or a club manager,
I truly hope you are an active proponent of integration
and promotion of video analysis. Implementation of video
analysis will allow your athletes to train efficiently and smart
and will add to the training process a flavor of creativity and
exploration. It does not matter whether a recording is created
with amateur or professional-quality equipment, video
analysis can elevate the standards of teaching and become
instrumental in giving a competitive edge to both you and
your students.*
Nataliya Bredikhina hails from Moscow, Russia. She graduated from the University of Maryland where
she earned degrees in French and Sports in Society while also competing on the varsity women's tennis
team. After college, Nataliya coached at Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland
and helped out as a women's tennis volunteer assistant coach at her alma mater. Currently, Nataliya is
a graduate student in the Sports Management MBA program at the University of Central Florida and a
Communications Intern at the USPTA Headquarters in Lake Nona, Florida.
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Member News
USPTA Member News
Stephen Thirolle, Skidmore College's Meika Ashby, director of junior
women's tennis coach, was named development at The Oaks, received the
the tasc Performance ITA Northeast District of the Year Award for her leadership
Assistant Coach of the Year. Thirolle, as president of USPTA District 11, which
who also earned the USPTA Northeast serves Boca Raton and Delray Beach. In
Volunteer of the Year Award, helped lead her role as director of junior development,
the Thoroughbreds to a 17-6 record and Ashby oversees member education and
another sweep of the Liberty League programming, events and professional
with an 8-0 league record and their eighth consecutive league play, and professional development opportunities.
Liberty League title. Thirolle played singles and doubles A native of Michigan, she was a highly ranked junior in
for Middlebury College, VT, and after graduating moved the Midwest Section as well as nationally. She went on
to New York City where he has instructed at many clubs to compete at the Division I level at Western Michigan
including the Wall Street Health & Racquet Club, the Fila University. Meika has worked with high level juniors of all
Racquet Club, Sutton East Tennis, Town Tennis Club, and levels, from 10 and under tennis to elite/high performance
at Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club. athletes.
Josh Molino was named the head men's and Greg Prudhomme was named USTPA
women's tennis coach at Kansas Wesleyan southwest district coordinator for the
University. Molino comes to Kansas Phoenix area and the head tester for the
Wesleyan after serving as the director of USPTA Southwest Division. As the district
junior tennis at Genesis Health Club in coordinator, Prudhomme will be responsible
Salina. Under his leadership the program has for providing news regarding the USPTA
grown from 60 to 80 participants and he has Pros for the USPTA Southwest Magazine as
seen three boys win Missouri Valley Section well as hosting a couple of educational and
tournament titles and has coached four players ranked in the recreational events in the valley throughout
Section Top 100 rankings. Before Genesis, he spent a year the year. Serving as the head tester, Prudhomme will have
at the Country Club of Orlando, Florida and prior to that three testers under his direction that will be spread out
he spent five years at the Sports Club of West Bloomfield, throughout Phoenix and the rest of the southwest.
Michigan where he was the assistant director of junior tennis.
John Ciarleglio has been named the Andy Booth was inducted into the Miami
USPTA New England Division College Valley Tennis Coaches Association Hall
Coach of the Year. Ciarleglio has developed of Fame. An Elite Professional, Booth
both the men's and women's programs served on the Intermountain board for
at Regis College into ones of regional seven years along with being elected
prominence. Both teams won five straight president twice and serving on the USPTA
NECC titles before moving to the Great Executive Committee for three years.
Northeast Athletic Conference. Ciarleglio While president in 2014, he was among
began his tenure with both teams in 2009 and this past the tennis pros helping with Kids Day on center court at
season notched his 100th career win on the men's side, the US Open tennis tournament. Currently, he is a tennis-
only the third Regis coach across all sports to do so. He was teaching professional at the prestigious Gates Tennis
also twice named NECC Men's Coach of the Year. Center in Denver, Colorado.
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Member News
USPTA Member News
Lynne Rolley was named the director Kyle LaCroix, who is the assistant
of tennis at Meadow Swim and Tennis director of tennis at The Oaks at Boca
Club. With over 40 years of teaching Raton, received the Florida Division
and coaching expertise at every level, U30 Award for his contributions to the
Lynne has been director of tennis at USPTA U30 initiative. A native Floridian
Berkeley Tennis Club, Sleepy Hollow and member of the USPTA since 2004,
Tennis Club and Moraga Country Club; Kyle is an original staff member of The
director of women's tennis for the Oaks. Kyle is heavily involved in all
United States; coached the Fed Cup, Pan Am Games facets of the Oaks tennis operations, from starting the
and National Teams. Most recently, she served as the junior program, to teaching private lessons and clinics,
director of tennis at La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST, administrative responsibilities and leading the highly
consistently ranked one of the top tennis resorts in the successful SPBCWTA ladies teams.
United States.
Richard Mount was featured in the
Don Nead was featured in the Northwest Boston Globe article A cross-country
Herald article titled "Crystal Lake South road trip for the love of the game. A
coach Don Nead to retire after 50 years." member of the United States Tennis
In 50 years as a boys tennis coach, and the Association New England Hall of Fame,
past 23 years as the Gators girls tennis he compiled a record of 282-72 over
coach, Nead's teams have gone 867-256 in 19 years as the Brookline varsity girls'
varsity dual matches, won 21 conference tennis coach. He's played over 27,000 sets
team titles and 29 district or sectional and has won 23 championships in Bermuda at the Coral
titles. In singles, 59 of his players reached state, along Beach & tennis club.
with 82 doubles pairs.
Ryan Bean was named director of tennis
Steve Dunmore was honored as the at Lake Naomi Tennis Center in Pocono
National Junior College Coach of the Year Pines, Pennsylvania. A graduate of
by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Quinnipiac University, Bean has over 15
(ITA). This award recognizes Dunmore years of experience in the tennis industry
as the top women's tennis coach for all and brings a wide knowledge base both
community and junior colleges in the US. on and off-court.
It follows Dunmore's selection as the ITA's
California Coach of the Year.
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Upon completion of the sixth course, you will receive 3 bonus credits (one-time only),
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)
Go to coachyouthtennis.com for more information.
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