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Tóm tắt nội dung (trích từ tài liệu gốc): August 2019 USPTA National Head Tester Sid Newcomb (Front left)and Tester Kelvin Rivera ( left) with USPTA applicants at the Dorado Beach and Resort Club in Puerto Rico. USPTA FROM THE CEO USPTA DIVISIONS ROCK! John R. Embree Anytime I have an opportunity each other for many years or for the USPTA CEO to visit one of our annual division acquaintanceships that are developed conferences, I jump at the chance. I anew. One cannot underestimate the Nobody can dispute that our relish the time in the field to witness the value that comes from networking with divisional structure is one of the wonderf
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August 2019
USPTA National Head Tester
Sid Newcomb (Front left)and
Tester Kelvin Rivera ( left)
with USPTA applicants at the
Dorado Beach and Resort Club
in Puerto Rico.
USPTA FROM THE CEO
USPTA DIVISIONS ROCK!
John R. Embree Anytime I have an opportunity each other for many years or for the
USPTA CEO to visit one of our annual division acquaintanceships that are developed
conferences, I jump at the chance. I anew. One cannot underestimate the
Nobody can dispute that our relish the time in the field to witness the value that comes from networking with
divisional structure is one of the wonderful work that our divisions do to your fellow professionals, learning how
strengths of our association. Having 17 produce two-three days of outstanding to address challenges that everyone in
democratically elected entities that serve education. It is a genuine pleasure to this business experiences, discovering
as the administrative arm of USPTA is see division boards working in concert job opportunities that might fit your
paramount if we expect to service our with the division executive directors skill set and picking up ideas that
entire membership across the country. to create such a positive experience can make your job easier and more
Being geographically aligned with the 17 for the attendees. To put on a complex successful.
USTA sections is also vital if we expect to event every year requires months of
grow the game. I have said it before, and planning by all involved. It cannot I was reminded of all these factors
I will say it again: we cannot do it alone. happen without the volunteers and paid while visiting the Pacific Northwest
We must be aligned and work with the staff members working hand in hand to Division Conference the first weekend in
governing body to have any impact on deliver a superior program. June. Not only was the board welcoming
bringing new players into our sport. and their hospitality exceptional, they
I enjoy meeting members whom put on a great show that exceeded
I have not met previously or getting everyone's expectations. The conference
reacquainted with those whom I have set a record for attendance, was hosted
encountered over my many years in the at a fabulous club in Seattle, and hit a
industry. Shame on me when I don't home run with two and a half days of
remember the name of a familiar face! really good seminars. There is no way
that anyone left that conference without
The benefit of these conferences picking up some pointers that will
goes beyond the continuing education improve their business back at their own
requirements needed to be a member facilities.
in good standing. It is the camaraderie
that is exhibited between USPTA My intent here is not just to put
professionals who have known PNW on a pedestal, because all the
division conferences held in 2019 have
The 2019 Pacific Northwest Conference in Seattle this past June set a been awesome. Board representatives
record for attendance. who attended them have raved about
their experience at each one. Across
the nation, we are delivering better
education than the year before.
What is also wonderful to see is the
collaboration that is evolving between
the respective USTA sections and
our corresponding divisions. While
our status as being a fully accredited
tennis-teaching organization by USTA
is taking shape, it is clear our division
leadership is working hand in hand
with USTA section leadership to
create a partnership that will impact
tennis programs in the marketplace. A
manifestation of this collaboration is
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USPTA
the fact that eight USTA Sections have The boards of directors of USTA Florida and USPTA Florida signed their fourth
now crafted formal agreements with consecutive two-year collaboration agreement at their joint leadership meeting.
their USPTA counterparts to help each
other in support of our missions to grow of our membership so that they can Publicly, I extend my sincerest
the game. I expect to see more of these deliver the best experience possible thanks to the division executive
agreements come to fruition by year end. to the tennis-playing consumer. If directors and their volunteer boards
you are a USPTA professional who who work tirelessly on behalf of
But it is not just the annual division has not taken the time or made the their membership. The USPTA
conferences that we administer. Our commitment to invest in your career can not be what it is today without
members have come to expect other by going to these many educational your commitment to deliver stellar
regional education days throughout offerings, you are missing out. programming for your constituents.*
the calendar year at varying locations
spread over the division landscape.
In fact, we calculated that more than
120 educational events were held in
2018 that were just as inspiring as the
annual division conventions. These
occasions are also administered by the
volunteer leadership of the division
along with the massive support of the
executive directors.
Make no mistake, the USPTA is
an education and certification body,
dedicated to raising the standards
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USPTA FIRST VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
reason for that. "I have tried to keep on achieve anything
We placed a worthwhile. None
responsibility on with my striving because of us are Arthur
you, our members, this is the only hope I have Ashe, but we all can
and you stepped
of ever achieving anything take his message
up to the plate and worthwhile and lasting." to heart.
knocked it out of the - Arthur Ashe Every time you
park, or should I say "aced it." make the effort to
KEEP ON So when the USTA learn, you are developing a
STRIVING skill set that can be passed
generously offered us a *
by Feisal Hassan,
USPTA First Vice President group of US Open tickets, on to your colleagues, your
When the USTA offered a collection it made perfect sense to students and possibly a
of tickets to the opening week
of the US Open as a part of being fully make sure those members young pro who has not yet
accredited, it presented the national staff
with a dilemma. How exactly would they who have done the most had the opportunity to
decide on who were to receive tickets to
the US Open? The solution to this "good" to earn those continuing experience what you have
problem to have was quickly fleshed
out: offer the tickets to the USPTA's top education credits be offered been able to in your career.
educational earners from the previous
year, 2018. the opportunity to attend. You are well aware
In 2013, the USPTA agreed to the Our members already of all of the great
requirement of educational credits as
a mandate to maintain certification. receive the benefit of tickets continuing education
It was met with general approval and
excitement at upgrading the association to many of the Open Series opportunities offered
standards, but yes, there was a little
push back. We understood that this events. All of that information at USPTA. We will
requirement could be looked at as a
sticking point with our members. In available on the USPTA continue to promote some of the best
keeping in line with our Association's
stated mission to elevate the standards website at uspta.com/openseries, but opportunities like our Leadership
of tennis-teaching professionals and
coaches, this change was necessary. the US Open is the most special event Academy, at which I have the honor of
Continuing education has become a in our sport. It is the highlight of the presenting, and of course the World
cornerstone of our certification and was
integral in meeting our requirements tennis season here in the United States, Conference in Las Vegas next month,
for accreditation with the USTA. We
are the only fully accredited tennis- the showcase for the game we love. your division conference, a local regional
teaching association by the national
governing body and the educational We understand that this benefit was education day, or one of the free USPTA
component of the USPTA is a significant
significant and wish we were able to online webinars will help you to achieve
extend it to more of our members. We something "worthwhile and lasting."
thank the USTA for their generosity So those who will be able to take
and hope this perk inspires others to advantage of US Open tickets,
continue to grow and learn. congratulations of what you have
Continuing education is about more done. I hope this token of appreciation
than maintaining your certification may inspire others to increase their
and being eligible for Open tickets. It's engagement with our association for
about bettering yourself as a tennis this year, and inspire us all to keep
professional and as a person. It was the on striving.
great USPTA professional Arthur Ashe
who said, "I have tried to keep on with Now for a little housekeeping...
my striving because this is the only This year is the end of the 3-year
hope I have of ever achieving anything educational cycle. If you are in need of
worthwhile and lasting." credits to maintain your certification,
That quote can be interpreted a few you should have received an email or two
different ways, but to me it is a statement letting you know where you currently
by one of the best players to ever step stand and how you can fulfill your
on the court, one of the most intelligent educational credit requirements.
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THE POWER OF CHARTING MASTER PRO CORNER
match or practice session. My children spends doing it, giving me a chance to
were taught and coached by my associate review my match afterward. This gives
pros and I would share that information me the tools to continue striving to
with them so they could come up with a improve my game.
game plan for them. In my last tournament in Austin,
My academy players thought that which was a USTA Super Category II
it was a great tool. We trained all the Tournament, my wife charted me. The
players to do the charts. Whenever they final match vs the Number 2 seed took
Fernando Velasco were together in a group, the winner two hours and forty-five minutes.
USPTA Master Pro of a match would chart the next player
on her/his division. The one that lost,
Reviewing the match, I was able to
When my children were playing needed to regroup. They found this to be see that:
junior competitive tennis in
of great value. � I served 88 percent of my firsts serves in
the 1980s, whenever we would travel I have shared my chart with hundreds the first set, 82 percent on the second,
in Texas, most of the time they were of players and parents. Some parents and 75 percent on the third set.
playing in three different tournament even took pictures and sent them to me to � I had no double faults
sites. There was only one me to be evaluate between sets and/or matches. � I lost the first set 5-7 and won 36 points
able to watch them and coach them. vs 39
So, I developed a very simple charting Some of the positive things about � I won the second set 6-1 and won 31
system that my wife would be able to charting are: points vs 22
track. When we would meet in a central � Keeps parents and coaches focused on � I won the third set 6-1 and won 31 vs 20
location for lunch/dinner, she would the match and not distracted points
share the results with me. It was not as � Keep the emotions down � Overall, I won 98 points vs 81
sophisticated as the technology available � Forces them to look for positive items � At the net, I won 20 points and missed
today, but it was an incredible tool to see and constructive data three volleys
the things they did right and the items � Helps when reviewing a match with � I was successful with winning 18 drop
that needed to be adjusted. the coach shots (a big asset on the 75 and over
� Keeps history of the match in case they players...)
The following items were important to play against each other again
track: � Gives tools to the pro for things to work Items that need to be improved are:
� First Serves on the next session � Service returns from the ad court
� Second Serves � Top spin backhands to get more depth
� Double Faults Some of the negatives are: � Inside out forehands to the opponent's
� Return errors (FH or BH) � Shows mistakes (that is part of the game) backhand
� FH/BH � Takes a disciplined person to sit there for
� Overhead/Lobs two/three hours writing stats Since we get to play each other often in
� Drop Shots local, state and national tournaments, I
� Volleys After my children grew up, it became usually keep these charts for about a year.
� Good shots got a "+" a tool for them to watch their own It helps me when and if playing against
� Errors got a "- " children and use the charts. My wife of the same player again. Try it!! You may be
� Winning shots got a "W" 50 plus years still charts every one of surprised of the things you may learn as a
my matches. I appreciate the time she parent, coach and/or player.*
The most important part for me to
analyze was the sequence of the points Fernando Velasco was born in La Paz, Bolivia in 1943. Most of his young life, he lived in
won/lost: such as, did they win the game Cochabamba where he excelled in swimming, diving, soccer, track and field and tennis.
when down 0-30? 0-40? 15-40? 40-40? He is one of ten Tennis Professionals who as 2016 has achieved a Master Category
Or, did they take advantage of being ahead on both PTR and USPTA. Fernando has been a guest speaker at local, regional and
30-0? 40-0? 40-15? Ad ins? etc. national conventions of the PTR, USPTA, CMMA, USTA, and IHRSA. He has written
That was a huge help for their next several articles published in local, national and regional newsletters and publications.
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I N S I D E C O A C H I N G USPTA
CONTROLLING your
EMOTIONS IN TENNIS
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Darwin would have it that how well one concentrates, and how failure loom. Unlike great pros like
emotional responses generally perfectly one controls one's emotions, Rafael Nadal or Maria Sharapova, most
evolve because they, in some way, one cannot assure victory against an players cannot. And since they can't
enhance prospects for species survival. opponent of near-equal ability. The simply pack their bags and run off
In other words, they are supposed to scary truth of competition is that you court, their alternative is to mentally
be helpful. Unfortunately, in tennis can do everything right and still lose. check out by becoming angry, focusing
matches, the opposite is too often the This is the structure for a potentially on "problems," or giving up, all of which
case. Certain emotions, in particular, stressful and unpleasant state of affairs, are forms of escapism in that they
those involving anxiety and escape, can one tailor-made for stress, anxiety, temporarily insulate the players from
and often do become extraordinarily and escapism. the stress and impending pain of defeat.
counterproductive. They frequently
make players lose to opponents who The usual means of escape These are emotional proclivities
are physically and technically inferior. from the stress, uncertainty, and that don't go away. So, the players must
The analysis to follow will point out uncontrollability of a tennis match is overpower them with the practical,
why this is so and what one can do to become angry, make excuses, focus logical parts of their brains. It's not
about it. on and complain about "problems," or easy because emotions fire more
simply give up. It is neither a conscious quickly than thought; they warp the
By its nature, tennis is an emotional nor productive decision, but it is quite thought processes; and even though
game. Of course, it may not look it normal. It is the exceedingly rare (or players might understand these
from the outside, but it is constructed abnormal) individual who can remain reactions are counterproductive, logic
to be a one-on-one, non-contact rational, unemotional, and practical and emotions don't mix. In the throes
fistfight. It is inherently antagonistic in an important match when things of strong emotion, logic is usually the
since each player uses his tennis tools are going wrong and the prospects of first casualty.
to break down his opponent. It is a
battle of wills, where players compete By its nature, tennis is an emotional game.
for physical and mental dominance,
where threat and intimidation can
play significant roles, and where one
contestant ends up superior to the
other. This makes the emotional stakes
far greater than they appear. In fact, we
are genetically programmed to fight for
superiority in such situations. It makes
playing closely-contested matches
stressful; it makes winning them
emotionally important and uplifting
and makes losing them painful.
Thus, for the serious tennis
competitor, the emotional stakes of
match-play are high. The problem is
that the outcome is not controllable.
It is an unpleasant fact of life that
no matter how hard one trains, and
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INSIDE COACHING USPTA
How do tennis pros and coaches Instituting these behavioral changes themselves. This tells me that when
handle this? Ultimately, players have requires powerful motivation and players want to change badly enough,
to be convinced to overpower their players rarely have it immediately. they will do so immediately. The
counterproductive emotions with How do I know the problem is function of the pro/coach is merely to
their logic systems. This requires pros/ motivation rather than information? convince them to do so.
coaches to have verbal talent, people Consider this: If I were to go on court
skills, and patience as they must with a gun, point it at their heads, and The process takes time and involves
come at the problem repeatedly from tell them if they become angry, make relapses. It is up to the verbal and
different logical angles over longer excuses, or stop trying during a match I intellectual skill of the pro/coach to
periods of time than seems reasonable. will instantly run out and shoot them. I come at the old problems from new
Their most powerful weapon is, of would bet that as long as I am standing angles so that the player is constantly
course, the player's desire to win, and on the sideline brandishing my gun, motivated to continue the process.
the pros/coaches must be mentally they won't allow their emotions to In my experience, a "cure" (and there
agile enough to use this in ways that go haywire. Of course, I haven't done will always be occasional relapses)
make an impact on the player. He/she brain surgery. I haven't touched them. generally takes one or two years. I have
must have enough "feel" to somehow I've just motivated them to control never seen it happen immediately,
get to the player's head. although I am still hoping.*
And it's not a matter of simply Dr. Allen Fox earned a Ph.D. in psychology at UCLA and is a former NCAA
giving the players information. The champion, Wimbledon quarterfinalist and three-time member of the U.S. Davis
information itself is obvious, and Cup team. Dr. Fox also coached the Pepperdine University tennis team to two
everyone is well aware that losing one's NCAA finals, and his latest book on the mental game is: "Tennis: Winning the
head makes one lose. The problem is Mental Match."
getting players to do something about
it. Players must decide at a deep level
to overpower counterproductive
emotional urges. This is difficult
because the player's urges to escape
from stress, uncertainty, and
frustration are natural, powerful, and
unending. Players must exert constant
conscious vigilance. Like an alcoholic
on the wagon, the player must
maintain constant mental vigilance
lest backsliding occurs.
Pros and coaches sometimes wonder
why players seem to "get it" for a while
but then so frequently relapse and
revert. Yes, they understand the issues
at some level, but they don't really get
it deeply enough. And by "getting it,"
I mean that they haven't committed
deeply enough to overpowering their
escapist proclivities. They think
that they have, but they haven't.
They are really cured only when the
light bulb in their head goes off and
they irrevocably decide that they
are simply not going to do those
counterproductive things that make
them lose anymore, regardless of
anything that may happen on-court.
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BEYOND THE COURT
The Valuable Lessons:
A USPTA Professional recounts the best lessons
provided to him from his father.
by Kyle La Croix, USPTA Elite Professional
There will always be impactful own pursuit of the game. But one day, the dream a reality. Instead of settling
people in our lives. But sometimes he grabbed an old racquet out of my bag for a small piece of market share by
imitating the competition, he created
it is left up to us to extract those with worn strings and a disintegrating a dining culture unlike all the others.
He encouraged me to find my own
nuggets of guidance and wisdom from grip and asked me to play with him. way and to think differently than my
peers. He emphasized the importance
them for our own well-being. My What followed was a moment of true of independence and being an original,
pushing my chosen industry forward. He
career as a USPTA tennis teaching brilliance. His groundstrokes were was always willing to support any idea or
ambition I had in sports, travel and life.
professional has been guided by three purposeful in their delivery but lacking He always hoped I forged vivid memories
and experiences that would make my
distinct lessons that a special man had the technical pretense of a pro tour future endeavors that much richer.
provided me. He never told me what player. We drilled and he executed. Side The Lesson: Don't focus and
they were: he just lived them every to side and up and back, our tennis was compare yourself to the competition.
Change the paradigm and make your
day to the best of over as quickly as club, business or yourself a precious
commodity and a model for others
his abilities or in it began. to follow. Instead of asking "what
are they doing?" you need to start
some cases, his Looking wondering "what can I be doing?"
inabilities. Who back on these The Value of Hard Work
was this mentor? formative years, I My mentor always stressed working
full days. Never when I was a junior did
He was a witnessed habits I hear of him calling in sick, getting in
late or leaving early. Nor did I hear him
man who could and philosophies complain about the long hours, physical
labor or the issues with customers and
compete with the performed by my clients. He just simply worked and he
did it with a focus and intensity that
best of them, but mentor that were was rare. It was measured, precise,
organized and purposeful. He never
his actions spoke not discussed had a bad word spoken about him from
his staff, his friends or any customers.
even louder. but rather done He was reliable and his word was more
than just lip service, it was his bond
One of the most and executed to and his true character. That work ethic
he displayed for numerous decades
gifted athletes the finest degree won over many people, helped the
I ever saw, he of intensity and
stood at 6'1" craftsmanship. It
and 185lbs. He is funny that the
was a wonderful biggest impact
basketball player he had on me was
when he was not on my tennis
younger with LaCroix's mentor did what he felt was right. game, but on my
a silky smooth philosophy of
arsenal developed on the streets and business. This framework helped me in
gyms of the Philadelphia suburbs where my growth as a tennis professional.
he grew up. He was also a baseball Forge Your Own Path
pitcher who possessed a knack for
delivering the perfect pitch based on the Never one to follow the crowd or do
count time and time again. I only played what was expected, my mentor did what
tennis with him once but I distinctly he felt was right. A corporate culinary
remember it in three stages: the first career led him to own and operate two
time, the last time and never again. successful restaurants. When everyone
He never spoke of enjoying tennis told him to play safe and stick with the
and never showed an interest in my corporate gig, he worked hard and made
54 - USPTA ADDvantage Magazine -- August 2019
BEYOND THE COURT
There are many things you can't control infatuation of "making it
in life, but one that you can is your own nice" came from self-pride
personal effort. and the general principle
that the product says more
business grow and made many people about the philosophy,
comfortable sums of money from which culture and quality of the
to live. But the person that benefited business than anything else.
the most from it was himself. The pride The customer has one shot
of a job well done was his greatest thrill. to like it and it is critical
that they are blown away
by it their first time. If it's
something he had even the
slimmest doubt on, it would
be scrapped and started
from scratch. Because of
this, the customers raised
their standards and my
mentor never had to lower
his. He built a culture of
excellence and he built
it from upholding the
standards from which he
never deviated.
The Lesson: There are many things The Lesson: Quantity Reach out to your mentor and find out what
philosophies guided them.
you can't control in life, but one that is something you can
you can is your own personal effort. It
is a reflection of you as an employee, count but quality is
a person and a leader. The smile of
satisfaction when your head lays something you can count on. Impress Oddly enough, our relationship was
down on your pillow at night not only
signifies a job well done, it instills your students and customer base never that strong and at times, it was
motivation and discipline for you to do
something bigger the next day.. by providing them a memorable tumultuous. The mentor that I am
Never Compromise on Quality experience. Don't skimp on the details referring to in this article just so happens
Putting out the best product or service and don't be content on "just getting to be my father.
should not seem like a chore, it should
seem like a habit. Never being one to by". Students will recognize the Charles LaCroix lost his battle with
accept mediocrity, my mentor was
merciless when it came to "making difference and will make your lessons, cancer on January 24, 2019. I never got
it nice". Whether he was hosting an
event for a group of 50 or 500 people, programs and club a routine part a chance to sit down and thank him
his attention to detail and willingness
to go above and beyond to enhance of their life and their own culture of or discuss with him these lessons he
the quality and experience at his
restaurants was admirable. He was excellence. You raise their standards showed to me. I wish I had done so to
obsessed with perfection and his staff
knew if he got his hands on it, he would of acceptance on how tennis should be learn even more and make myself even
turn it into something special. This
taught, served and provided and they better. When you get a chance, reach
will share with you their two most out to your mentor or parent. Find out
precious commodities; their time what valuable lessons and philosophies
and money. guided them.*
Kyle LaCroix is currently the Head Tennis Professional at The Oaks at Boca Raton.
A USPTA member since 2004, He is also a USPTA Florida Division Tester. He is a
two-time Florida Division Tester of the Year (2010 and 2012). Kyle was also named
the 2011 USPTA Florida Division District Professional of the Year. He's a graduate
of the Ferris State University's Professional Tennis Management Program (PTM)
and holds an MBA from The University of Michigan.
August 2019 -- USPTA ADDvantage Magazine - 55
USPTA 2019 USPTA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
2019 USPTA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
During the 2019 USPTA World a 510-50 record along with winning seasons. After playing collegiately
Conference in Las Vegas next the NCAA record 10 intercollegiate for Stanford, he took over as head
month, our association will honor national team championships, coach of the men's program from
former Stanford Women's and Men's NCAA record 22 combined team, 1967-2004, and continued to work
Tennis Coaches Frank Brennan Jr. singles and doubles national in the athletic department until his
and Dick Gould for their tremendous championships, NCAA record six official retirement on Jan. 15, 2018 as
contributions to the game of tennis consecutive intercollegiate national the John L. Hinds Director of Tennis,
and to the USPTA. The USPTA Hall of championships, and a NCAA record wrapping up a Stanford career that
Fame is the association's highest honor 65 tournament match wins. Along spanned 57 years. As the head coach,
and serves as a place to recognize with his NCAA records, Brennan Jr. he led Stanford to a 776-148 overall
excellence in the tennis profession reached the NCAA Final Four 18 times record, produced 50 All-Americans,
and commitment to USPTA, the in 19 years, recorded four undefeated 10 NCAA singles champions and seven
world's oldest and largest association seasons in 1982,1984, 1989 ,1990), NCAA doubles titlists. Over a four-
of tennis-teaching professionals. The coached 40 players to 94 All-America year stretch from 1995-98, Stanford
award was renamed in honor of the honors and 22 players to 45 All-Pac-10 won four straight NCAA crowns, going
late Tim Heckler, who served as the honors. As a member of the USPTA 28-0 in 1998 while losing only three
CEO of the USPTA for 30 years, from for 53 years, Brennan Jr. won many dual-match points the entire season.
1982-2012. Both Brennan Jr. and USPTA accolades for his incredible For a 34-year period, every four-year
Gould will join a reputable list of great tennis coaching career. He is a two- letter winner earned at least one NCAA
tennis-teaching professionals such as time USPTA Coach of the Year and a championship ring. An innovator both
Arthur Ashe, Nick Bollettieri, Jimmy six-time USPTA NorCal Coach of on and off-court, Gould spearheaded
Evert, Doris Hart, Rick Macci, Pancho the Year. fundraising efforts, including one of
Segura, etc. the first personal seat license programs
Dick Gould and raised funds to create endowments
Frank Brennan Jr. that went towards building the Taube
The winningest coach in NCAA men's Family Tennis Stadium, coaching and
As the head coach for the women's tennis history, legendary Stanford head assistant coaching positions, athletics
tennis team at Stanford University coach Dick Gould guided the Cardinals scholarships, operations and facility
for 21 years, Frank Brennan Jr. posted to 17 NCAA championships in his 38 maintenance and repair.*
Gould ( left) and Brennan (right) will be inducted into the USPTA Hall of Fame for
their tremendous contribution to the game of tennis and to the USPTA.
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MEMBER NEWS
Chris Blair Dave Kozlowski Adam Mihok Lesley Sheehan
Chris Blair will be one Dave "Koz" Kozlowski was Adam Mihok has been Lesley Sheehan was inducted
of 11 former standout named touring professional named the new Head Men's into the United States Tennis
athletes, coaches and by the Lakewood National and Women's Tennis Coach
contributors honored at Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch. at the University of Mary Association New England
Kilgore College's annual Kozlowski, 73, has been on the Hardin-Baylor. Mihok comes Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
Hall of Fame Weekend Sep. Sarasota, Florida scene since to UMHB after spending the Lesley Sheehan has excelled
27-28. Blair served as tennis he became tennis director at last two years as Head Tennis as both a coach and a player
coach at Kilgore College Laurel Oak Tennis Center in Coach at Brock High School. throughout her career. The
from 1996-2001 where he Sarasota, Florida in the early He guided the Eagles to back- current coach of the Boston
had several outstanding 1990s. He was one of the original to-back state tournament University women's tennis
seasons. He currently works USPTA Master Professional appearances in team tennis team, Sheehan has racked
at Pinecrest Country Club members and was the 2001 and had multiple individuals up an impressive slate of
in Longview as the tennis USPTA National Professional of awards and accomplishments
director. He has 34 years of the Year. "Koz" was also named advance to the state over her 34 seasons. She led
tennis experience coaching the 1999 USTA Broadcaster of tournament during his tenure. her teams to 26 conference
top-ranked juniors, the Year. He is the executive titles, 17 NCAA Tournament
adults and future touring producer and host of "Inside Brock finished sixth in this appearances, and is an eight-
professional players. year's state team tournament time conference coach of
Tennis with the `Koz'". and won girl's doubles in this
the year.
year's state tournament.
Gloucester's Boulevard Tennis Courts named in honor of Avis R. Murray
AGloucester athletic icon was the center of attention when the city cut the ribbon on
its latest sports facility � the newly reconstructed Avis R. Murray Tennis Courts on
Stacy Boulevard at the entrance to Stage Fort Park.
Avis, a native of Gloucester, Mass. Has served as director of tennis for 48 years at the Bass
Rocks Golf Club and a teaching professional during the winter at Manchester Athletic
Club. She has been a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association for
over 48 year and was awarded Alex Gordon National Professional of the Year in 2013.
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