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FROM THE CEO
Is your pro USPTA certified?
by John R. Embree, USPTA Chief Executive Officer
If you watched any of the Delray Beach Open in February, After certification, USPTA
you may have seen several USPTA produced commercials professionals are required to amass
that promoted our association. At the end of each spot, we continuing education credits to ensure
served up a question that was targeted for consumers: is your they are providing the most up to date
pro USPTA certified? The intent was to encourage those who information to their clients. Once
seek instruction or who work with a tennis instructor to find a certified, USPTA professionals are part
qualified USPTA professional. of an extensive network of like-minded
colleagues which enables them to easily
Considering that this section of Tennis Industry Magazine share resources and information to elevate their teaching and
is dedicated to messaging USPTA professionals, you might strengthen your program.
think it is silly of me to be posing this question again. Yet, there
are likely a lot of tennis professionals who are not certified Maybe most important of all, USPTA professionals are held to
who read this monthly magazine. A similar question should be a strict code of ethics that requires them to conduct themselves in
asked of them: why are you not certified by the USPTA? the most professional manner possible. And to safe guard children
who are learning the game or advancing their skills, USPTA
Then of course, there are general managers of country clubs professionals are strongly encouraged to get a background check
who might take a glance at this, the only industry publication to ease the minds of parents of the next generation of players.
for our sport, and read my message. To them, I offer this
hypothesis: if your club has a golf program, would you ever The USPTA offers its professionals in good standing a host
consider hiring a golf professional that was not PGA certified? of wide ranging benefits to help them throughout their careers.
Clearly the answer is "no way!" Why should tennis be any On-court liability insurance to protect your club or facility in case
different? Don't the tennis members at your club deserve the of an unforeseen accident is foremost. Why would any facility not
same topflight instruction that your golf members receive? want to have this protection? Discounted equipment packages
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of expectation by not having qualified, USPTA certified purchase auto, home and life insurance products, a prescription
professionals staffing your complex? By just hiring "ball- drug card that provides 35-70 percent discount at any major
feeders" or friends of influential clients who do not have the pharmacy across the country, and many other benefits that are
training or the knowledge to conduct programs, or do not the most extensive offerings in the industry.
aspire to learn more about their trade through continuing
education, etc., you are doing a disservice to those dues- USPTA professionals also have access to TennisResources.
generating members or to the customers who pay your bills to com, the largest collection of online tips, drills and educational
keep the lights on. content available. And, they are encouraged to attend any
number of educational workshops or seminars conducted
As a reminder, here are the reasons why only USPTA throughout the year, either locally or nationally to elevate their
professionals should be considered when hiring choices are teaching standards.
being made: they are subject to the most rigorous certification
standards in the market today. Prospective members must In total, USPTA professionals expect value for their
possess prior teaching experience before applying. They must membership and it is our job to deliver it!
also complete numerous hours of online education followed by
a written and grip exam. So next time your tennis department has an opening, don't
hire someone off the street or who may be the friend of a
Applicants are then evaluated while conducting a live member. Make sure you fill that position with a qualified teaching
private lesson and group lesson. They must demonstrate professional who is USPTA certified. Believe me, your members
proper stroke technique and feeding skills, as well as possess will thank you.
an ability to communicate with their students and have
a likable on-court presence. Finally, they must also have Thus, the question at hand is not just rhetorical but rather
extensive knowledge about all aspects of the business, not just fundamental to any tennis facility in the country: is your
be a specialist in one limited segment of tennis-teaching. professional USPTA certified? If not, they should be. Ask
the questions. *
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Vice President Message
Moving Forward
by Trish Faulkner, USPTA Vice President
Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a great spring season from some incredible pros, that it is an
wherever you are located. I am very excited that I was arduous process to select winners in
selected to be a new national board member for the USPTA. As a each category
former president of the Florida Division, I have a strong feeling For our Diversity Committee, our
for what the organization needs in the future and I also knew we goals are fairly simple but sometimes
already had a very strong, experienced and diverse board that is hard to achieve very quickly. We feel
going to lead us through some interesting yet challenging times. the USPTA has come a long way with
Gary Trost, our new president, has assigned all of the board regards to diversity, but we are still
members different committees and tasks for 2018. I have been very low in our number of women members at 20 percent.
put in charge of heading up both the Awards and the Diversity The number of women who participate in our national
and Inclusion Committees. Having served on both of these tournaments and who attend conventions and division
committees previously, I understand the importance of conferences is even smaller. We encourage each division to
picking strong and dedicated hold a Women's Meeting or
committee members as well social get together so that they
as those professionals with have a platform to discuss their
diverse ethnic backgrounds issues. We also encourage all
and more importantly, from divisions to ensure that our
different divisions in the presenters at all conferences are
organization. a diverse group.
Our goal for the Awards All our national committees
Committee is to first increase must have at least one U30
the number of professionals member participating. John
nominated in each category. Embree, Gary Trost, Fred
Second, with the help of Viancos and I are also reaching
staff in the national office, out to the other women's
we have streamlined the coaching organizations so that
nominating procedures and they know we support them
the committee selection and their commitment to
process. We have also tennis. Each division has a D&I
highlighted the fact that
2017 George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Fernando Velasco.
liaison and I want to make sure
the Alex Gordan Professional of the Year Award starting with they are checking their membership to ensure that they are
the 2017 nominations was to be selected for only his or her doing as much as they can to create a welcoming environment
activities and achievement during that previous calendar year. for all new applicants, many of whom are women and of
This then elevates the status of the George Bacso Lifetime diverse cultures.
Achievement Award to the standard it deserved which was to The other part of our D&I goal is to make sure our
salute a professional who has contributed greatly to the USPTA professionals are reaching out in their own communities to
and tennis throughout their career. We are also happy that we bring tennis to various multicultural groups and lower income
can acknowledge the U30 group, as we on the board feel very families who may not have access to the sport. We currently
strongly that these professionals will be our future leaders. We are doing a good job in many divisions with the Special
are encouraging them to participate in various USPTA activities Olympics, Aces for Autism, First Serve- Pal and many other
both nationally and in their divisions. special needs programs.
The Awards Committee members meet on conference calls I welcome any comments and suggestions for both
to review all the nominations for each award. Then, we meet committees and our goals for the upcoming year. I look
for two days to make our final decisions in each category. I wish forward to meeting all of you at division conferences and the
to thank all the previous Awards Committee members as this Tennis Teachers Conference in New York which is our World
is not an easy task. We receive so many bios and nominations Conference for 2018.*
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Master Pro Corner
What does 120 MPH really mean?
by USPTA Master Professional Alan Cutler and USPTA Elite Professional Jose Pastrello
As tennis players watch matches on TV, most addressed later in this article. But just moving in the air
commentators tell us how fast balls are hit -- serves without a bounce and assuming speed is constant.
going 120 mph, backhands going 100 mph. We can even see
the ball speed display on TV and use it to judge the quality of So, what do all these numbers really mean? At 55 mph,
the hit. But is speed the speed for a common recreational ground stroke, the ball
the only good way
of describing a shot, travels 78 feet in just
or is the duration of under one second. That
time between shots simply means that from
that the ball is in the one contact to the next,
air a more useful the player has just under
piece of information? a second to get ready
Everyone talks about and hit the ball. If we
how fast a tennis ball look at a ball that is hit at
is moving and 120 105 mph, the player has
mph sounds fast. But just over half a second
what does that mean to hit the ball. This time
to the average player between the opposing
and how do we explain player's initial contact of
that importance to our the ball and the returning
students? player's contact with the
ball, is what we refer to as
Even our least duration.
skilled students talk
about how fast the pros hit and make it their goal to hit hard There are many things that affect duration, and the
and fast. Speed is only part of the story and sometimes we following is just a short list:
miss the opportunity to continue with an explanation. Most
mph numbers are just that -- a descriptive number, but Depth of shot, or where the ball bounces The farther from the
what does it really relate to? As coaches, it is our job to find baseline or service line the ball bounces, the more speed is lost
different ways to communicate information that may be more and the duration increases.
practical for our students.
Court surface The friction of the ball contacting the court
Our lower level students, our serious recreational, and surface affects how much speed is lost. Grass courts are the
even the high-performance tennis athletes all want to hit the fastest; hard courts lose more speed; and clay really slows down
ball hard like the pros, but have we, as coaches, explored and the speed and increases duration.
explained to them the reasons why we ought to pay attention
to speed? Trajectory of shot The arc of the ball also can affect duration.
High trajectory takes the longest; mid-trajectory is slightly less;
With the new racket designs being developed to allow low line drive is the quickest.
players to hit the ball harder & faster and strings are
becoming better designed to match power, more recreational Spin A flat spin tends to have a flatter trajectory; topspin tends
players are now able to hit the ball at substantially faster to arc taking slightly longer; and a slice can be hit at many
speeds than in past generations of players. We all have trajectories.
students who are 3.5 � 4.0 that can hit 100 mph on their serve.
Consumers are demanding that racquets allow for more Temperature and humidity Dry and hot conditions allow the
powerful and faster strokes, and it does not seem that this ball to move faster in the air; high humidity might slow down
trend will change in the near future. the speed.
The following chart is ball speed; distance traveled over
one second. This is assuming no extra factors that will be
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MASTER PRO corner
Reducing the distance can also affect the duration. This is most recreational players try to do is use a boundary such as
probably the most overlooked way to affect duration. If your the sideline or baseline as a target. When they understand
student moves off the baseline (78 feet) and hits near the duration, it becomes clear the baseline or sideline target do
service line (61 feet), this cuts the distance that ball needs not have as much to do with the ball. Even if the opponent
to travel by 20 percent. Moving forward while the ball is gets to the first ball, they are unlikely to get to a second one.
coming to you shortens the duration quicker because of the
combined effect. It takes time away from both players, but Another very important factor with regards to ball speed
the double effect is controlled by the player hitting the ball. and duration is the time between shots. Assuming that a
Forward movement combined with shortened distance is player has hit a tennis ball at 55 mph or higher, and the
a killer. opponent returns the ball back at a similar speed, there
will be very little time (only two seconds total) in between
Explain to your student that if they're able to affect shots that a single player can hit. Coaches must explain to
duration, shot selection can be altered. If a shot requires the players why recovery after a shot is important. With a
more footwork but the duration does not allow for it, this maximum time of two seconds in between shots, the player
may cause issues. Taking a tenth of a second away from the must realize that time is not on their side, and every fraction
player can cause all kinds of issues, including making it of a second is important.
harder to properly prepare and making good contact with
the ball. Whether playing singles or doubles, a player must
understand how to recover after a shot to minimize the
Using the example of a 55-mph groundstroke having number of steps to be taken in the next shot. As previously
about one second to prepare, if you can take 2 tenths of a mentioned, a player can take just a few steps in one second.
second (.20) off the duration that a player has, this is a huge If the player is off position when his opponent hits the ball
advantage. This equates to a 20 percent reduction in time, because he was not able to return to the neutral position,
meaning 20 percent less time for the player to react. If the now the player will be forced to run more steps which will
goal is to make the opponent feel rushed or pressured, taking effect his shot. Recovery is a huge part of tennis that has a
20 percent off their prep time is a great way to do it. If one direct relation with balance. In a club level, how a player uses
player is at the net, shortening the distance, the ability of the the first second after he or she hits a ball becomes even more
opponent to move quick enough is reduced by just short of important because as bodies age, the response time of the
50 percent. Placement is all that it would take to terminate feet become a little slower.
a point.
As coaches, we maybe need to look for clearer ways to
It is also important to explain how far a player can move explain mph, why it is useful and why it is important. It
in the amount of time given. A world class sprinter runs 100 is our job to find ways to get people to understand tennis
meters in just under 10 seconds. Very few of our students will and being a good coach means being a good communicator.
have that kind of speed. Most of our students are recreational Looking at mph, explaining and relating that information
players who will move at a lesser pace. How far can an to duration between shots is another way to communicate
average recreational player move in a half a second or even in what the speed of the ball really translates to and how we
one second? From my experience, not very far. In a second, can use that information. Most tennis athletes know that
maybe an average player can run five steps or less. In a half a their performance declines when they are rushed. It's always
second, less than three steps for sure. One of the things that better when it is the opponent who feels rushed.*
Alan Cutler is the general manager for Playtennisforlife.info. He is one of the only dual master
professionals (USPTA and RPT) that holds two specialist degrees in computer and competitive player.
He taught tennis in municipalities, leased facilities, resorts, and HOA's and has held many levels of
positions from teaching professional to general manager.
Born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Jose Pastrello attended Florida Gulf Coast University, where he
was part of the tennis team and graduated with a degree in Business Management. After college, Jose
worked in the software business as a data analyst. A USPTA elite professional, he is the director of
sports at Collier's Reserve Country Club where he is responsible for tennis, fitness, pickleball, bocce,
and aquatics.
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Why A Lesson Plan Is Needed!
by Denny Schackter, USPTA Elite Professional
Recently one of my good buds was hired as 5Based on a previous match or
a part-time tennis-teaching professional tournament, the content of high level
at a nearby facility. His first assignment was to drill and play classes are pretty much
team teach with one other pro with a class of spelled out. However, having game situations
beginning adults. He arrived a half hour early and drills ready in the event the students do
and waited for his fellow pro to arrive. Two not provide the input, or the pro does not know
minutes before the class was to begin, his what happened in the previous competitive
partner arrived, introduced himself, and out situations is always a good practice.
on the court they went.
6During the lesson or drill, be sure the lead
The senior pro did not introduce my bud pro is asking for input from the second pro
to the class, but instead started to chat about on points being made. I have been the lead
the first segment of the lesson. My friend did his best to and neglected to ask the associate pro for his or her opinion
follow the leader's steps, but was very lost and looked foolish to and I am sure I have been the recipient of neglect as well. This
the students. What a bad way to start a new gig! is a definite no-no.
What should the process be? 7Another good practice is for the director or head pro to
periodically visit the courts being taught by their staff.
1If you are a director or a head pro, you should have a "best The director is not there to intimidate, but to observe or
practices" protocol in a "Pro's Manual" to be followed by maybe join in for a bit, and offer support for the younger pro or
your staff when working with others. pros as they conduct their session. There is a business axiom,
"management by walking around" which addresses bosses who
2Again, if you are the director or head pro, you should never leave their offices and rarely interact with employees
introduce(with resume and/or qualifications) all new while working. The director who stays away from his staff's
staff to existing staff, preferably in person, but for sure work is not a good leader.
via email or inter-club communications. If the club has a
newsletter, announcing that person is always a good practice. 8After each class, I like to pull the class together for one
minute to review the day's work. I ask what the students
3A core curriculum for beginners and advanced beginners thought of the time spent and ask them what would be
should be given to each pro. A sub or an additional pro a good thing to work on in the future. One of my good tennis
required is now in the loop on what has been done up to buds, Don Paitrick of Charlottesville, Virginia, likes to bring the
that point, what is to be done presently and perhaps, what will group together to have coaches discuss two positive reminders
be done in subsequent lessons. that can be taken by the students for their next match.
4It's best when discussing a drill to actually demonstrate 9Finally, it would be ideal if the lead or more experienced
it. By doing so, you emphasize key aspects of what's to pro would take the time to meet once a week or so and
be accomplished. It's a great exercise for the second pro review the progress of the classes taught and the progress
because they see the flow of the drill that's to be conducted. Be of the new staff. Having a type of "buddy" or mentoring system
sure the class is gathered together and shouting instructions is always another good habit to develop.*
over several courts is eliminated.
Denny Schackter is a veteran tennis pro residing in Palatine, Illinois. He has been a college coach, industry
rep, avid USTA volunteer and currently owns a business, Tennis Priorities, which attempts to recruit young
people to the tennis-teaching industry. Understanding the need for promoting the profession of teaching
tennis, Denny places the best tennis coaches at tennis clubs in Chicago, Indiana, Indianapolis, Milwaukee,
and the Greater Wisconsin region. While also serving as an ambassador in support of tennis careers, Denny
remains active in tennis associations at the local, regional, and national level.
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Seven Takeaways from Halep's Ascension to World No. 1
by Ramona Husaru, USPTA Education and Multimedia Manager
Simona Halep's rise to the WTA world No. 1 ranking #1Fitness and movement
(March 2018) has been a long journey that saw the For someone who is only 5-foot-6, Halep does an excellent
Romanian constantly improve her game as she climbed job covering the court both laterally as well as up and back, making
her way up the rankings. The long road to the top is no the opponent feel like there is no weaker side. Being one of the
easy mission considering the amount of hard work, smaller players on the tour, she competes against opponents
commitment and mental toughness it takes to achieve who surpass her in size and power, but what she lacks in size she
those heights. As a result of her continuous efforts and compensates with speed and overall athleticism. She is fit, flexible,
determination, Halep has had a consistent and steady fast and able to easily handle extended powerful rallies. She gets to
climb over the past few years. She first broke into the most balls in good balance and her recovery skills are efficient as
world's top 50 at the end of 2011. Later, in August 2013, well. She is able to play both defense and offense solidly and has an
she broke into the top 20 before she cracked the top 10 answer to almost every question her opponents send across the net.
in January 2014. She then went on to capture the No. 1
spot in October 2017 and held that position until her loss #2Placement and ability to open up the court
to Caroline Wozniacki in the final of the 2018 Australian Halep plays an intelligent game where she keeps the
Open. opponent on the run, pulling them out of their comfort zone. She has
excellent shot placement, maximizing her strengths by using deep
However, Halep regained the world No. 1 ranking in and wide shots to move her opponent, open up the court and finish
February 2018. For anyone following her for the past six the point inside the baseline. Although she has a solid backhand, she
years, there are several key aspects in her game that have covers over 60 percent of the baseline with the forehand and tends to
improved significantly over time and brought her where finish points with it.
she is today.
#3Changing the direction of the ball
Although changing the direction of the ball is the cause
of many unforced errors, Halep is one of those players who makes
it look so easy. She can change from crosscourt to down the line
and vice versa so easily and accurately that many of her opponents
are wrong-footed and easily deceived. Because she is such an
excellent mover, she gets to the ball on balance, which increases her
percentage of success when changing the direction of the ball.
#4 Variety
Halep has good shot versatility, which enables her to build
points and adjust her game plan according to the opponent. She
mixes up her groundstrokes, especially on the forehand side where
she draws the opponent off the court either deep or wide, but she can
easily drive the ball for a winner as well. Her backhand is consistent
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and surprises opponents with short cross angles or winners. Sharapova in 2014 and against Jelena Ostapenko in 2017, as
Halep uses effective slice on both forehand and backhand, well as the 2017 Wimbledon quarterfinal loss to Johanna
especially when running wide on defense, and she is not hesitant Konta, to name a few. These losses have been rough lessons for
to come in to the net and finish with a volley when the balls are Halep to learn, but in recent months we have seen a significant
short. She has a well-rounded set of tools which allow her to improvement in the way she handles the pressure of big
customize her patterns depending on the opponent. matches. At the 2018 Australian Open tournament, she showed
a mature approach that saw her displaying a more positive
#5Turning defense into offense attitude in terms of composure, getting over unforced errors,
Although Halep is an effective counterpuncher with fighting for every point regardless of the score, and simply
an excellent defense, she has become more and more aggressive having a "leaving it all out" attitude as she battled through the
over the years. Being such a solid athlete, she is able to retrieve long matches. She saved three match points against American
and respond with high quality shots from impossible positions, player Lauren Davis and managed to win 15-13 in an epic third
such as far wide or deep behind the baseline to neutralize the set after a 3-hour and 44-minute match. She then saved another
point or put the opponent on the defense. She then works her two match points against Germany's Angelique Kerber and
way up close to or inside the baseline to control and dictate won 9-7 in the third to reach the final. Although she lost the
the points. The mindset and confidence of staying closer to the final against Wozniacki after a dramatic 2-hour and 49-minute
baseline and trying to dictate the points has been a huge addition battle, Halep put up a good fight and showed a driven positive
to her game in the past year or so, making her much more attitude throughout the match. Her coach, Australian Darren
aggressive. Cahill, played a huge role in this aspect, working with Halep to
eliminate the negative self talk, have more confidence, play in
#6The use of an open stance backhand the moment without the fear of the outcome and simply enjoy
While the open stance is very common on the forehand the high level of tennis in which she was competing. This new
side, we're seeing it used more and more on the backhand side as approach allows her to play more relaxed and bring out the
well. With the speed of the game constantly increasing, players quality game she is capable of producing when she is positive
are benefiting from the open stance, as they are able to disguise and focused. The mental side has been Halep's most challenging
their shots as well as shorten the recovery distance and time. The opponent over the years, and she seems to be on the right track
open stance backhand has been an important addition to Halep's of overcoming this hurdle.
game.
Halep is the first Romanian female player in history to reach
#7Mental toughness No. 1 in the world, and while this is an unbelievable achievement
The last but most important piece of the puzzle in already, her journey toward winning a Grand Slam title
Halep's game has been the mental aspect. Halep's biggest and continues. The first Romanian player to win a Grand Slam title
most challenging fight has been against herself and the habit of was Virginia Ruzici in 1978 when she defeated Mima Jausovec of
allowing her emotions to negatively impact her performance. former Yugoslavia. With continuous hard work, discipline and a
Nerves have hampered her success in numerous key matches, positive mindset, it could be a just a matter of time until Halep
including each of her two Roland Garros finals against Maria follows Ruzici's steps and becomes the second Romanian
female to win a Grand Slam.*
Ramona Husaru is USPTA's education and multimedia manager. In her role, Ramona is in charge of
overseeing the continuing education program and expanding its resources, including: online education
via TennisResources.com, conferences and other education events. She is a USPTA tester and part of the
USPTA Under 30 initiative, developing opportunities through education and leadership for fellow young
professionals. Ramona is a former WTA-ranked player and a two-time NCAA Division II National Team
Champion with BYU-Hawaii. She is a native of Romania.
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USPTA NEWS
USPTA Receives Provisional Accreditation from USTA
The United States Professional Tennis that will attract a new generation of is a great development for our certified
Association (USPTA) received
provisional accreditation from the tennis professionals and further support professionals."
United States Tennis Association (USTA)
making the association the first tennis- current professionals in our industry." With the association's online education
teaching certification organization to be
accepted into the program. In 2017, the USPTA conducted over system, the USPTA's ability to track
According to the USTA, the goal of 170 education events and activities, and manage participation in events and
the new accreditation program is to set
uniform standards for the development along with 126 "Our mission is to activities, track the amount
of those new to the profession and it will certifications exams elevate the standards of time a user spends in an
also include on-going coaching education throughout the U.S. online course or video, and
for all certified professionals who are With the provisional of tennis-teaching utilize current technology to
members of accredited organizations. accreditation, the professionals and tracks attendance at seminars
USTA has recognized and courses electronically was
"We are pleased that USPTA has been coaches"
awarded Provisional Accreditation and
look forward to working collaboratively the extent of the certification and instrumental in the application process.
to deliver a certification program that
will elevate and enhance coaching education programs the USPTA has to "We are excited to receive provisional
standards in the U.S.," said Scott Schultz,
Managing Director, USTA-U. "The aim offer tennis-teaching professionals and accreditation from the USTA
is to develop a best-in-class program
coaches. Accreditation," said Fred Viancos,
"Our mission is to elevate the USPTA Chief Operating Officer. "As the
standards of tennis-teaching premier tennis-teaching certification
professionals and coaches," said John organization, this accreditation
Embree, USPTA CEO. "Working from USTA reaffirms our unique and
hand in hand with the USTA on unparalleled ability to deliver and
coaching education can only make our track the education to tennis-teaching
professionals better at what they do. This professionals and coaches."*
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Beyond the court
My Five fantastic phrases as a tennis coach
by Doug Kegerreis, USPTA Professional
What are your "go to" phrases as a tennis teacher? familiar with this
Everyone can reflect and come up with phrases cue, I often shorten
they call out frequently to their students when they are it to just "show me".
on the court teaching; those important reinforcing words Specifically, what I
that trigger the successful execution of a tennis stroke, really want to see is
or strategy. I've enjoyed reflecting on my 34 year career, your shoulder blade.
and determining mine. It was also interesting for me to For a right handed
determine the criteria for my choices. I've included what player, this would be
I've used most often & included what, upon reflection, has your left shoulder
been most helpful. As I put my list together; I also recognized blade for a forehand,
that I had phrases that were used more often for lower level serve, and overhead.
players, and others for more advanced players. Since most of Then, your right
my teaching has been more grassroots through the years, I shoulder blade for
limited my phrases to that level. a backhand.The
concept of coiling
Phrase #1: "Tip Down" your body, and
uncoiling as you hit is a critical concept in stroke production.
This phrase refers "Show me your back" has been integral in teaching this
to the backswing of concept to my students.
the forehand and
backhand. I swear Phrase #3:
by this phrase, but "Let it Drop"
have never heard it
used by anyone else. With this phrase,
I certainly did not I move on from
use it when I first stroke production
began teaching. I to forehand and
believe "tip down" backhand ball
reinforces several judgement. I
very important have always been
fundamentals. intrigued by how
First, it keeps the my students would
backswing short. Big try to judge the ball
backswings, in my in the early stages
opinion, are a part of many stroke production problems. It is of learning. If my
going to encourage a lifting racket path. I have found lifting students had little
to be a critical fundamental in teaching the forehand and "ball-tracking"
backhand. It helps control the swing speed and it creates a experience,
building block for adding topspin at some point, as well as a generally they would run directly to the ball. They had no
loop backswing. (Tip down representing the bottom of your understanding of the concept of moving "in relationship to the
loop). ball." Usually running directly to the ball would lead to contact
significantly above their "strike zone" which is approximately
Phrase #2: "Show me your back" waist level. Consequently, getting my students to wait on the
ball, and "let it drop" to waist level for my beginning students
This has been my "get sideways" phrase for the last 20 years. was an important phrase to impart. On a side-note, practicing
"Get sideways" never got the results I was looking for. My hitting balls on the second bounce; I've found to be an
students just never seemed to get sideways enough. If you effective activity to promote the skill of "letting it drop".
"show me your back", you are sideways! Once students get
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Beyond the court
Phrase #4: refers specifically to the serving partner and receivers
"Step, step, partner in a one-up, one-back position, the prevailing
step, hold" position in most doubles play these days. When the ball
is on the receivers side of the net, the servers partner
This continues should move up and either to the left or right, depending
with the ball on the position of the ball. This places the player in the
judgement best position to cover the angles of returns. If the player
theme, but remembers to "follow the direction of the ball", this will
also adds the also take them to this position. On this same play, when
concept of
balance. I teach the servers partner moves up, the receiving partner will
that the skill follow the ball by moving back and either to the left or
of reacting to the right depending on the path of the ball. Both net
with your feet, players will continue to "follow the ball" whenever it is
regardless hit adjusting both up-and-back, and left-to-right, always
of where the stopping movements whenever the ball is about to be hit. I
ball is hit, have spent many hours on the court leading doubles teams
is essential, through one-up, one-back rallies calling out "follow the
in learning proper footwork, ball judgement, and ball", "follow the ball".
consequently, balance. "Step-step-step" is my reminder
to react with your feet. It specifically refers to footwork And those are my fantastic five phrases based on 34
as you get close to the ball, and small steps are required. years of teaching. My initial brainstorming list was 10.
The multiple little steps allow you to judge the ball Those that made the list but not the final five included,
properly and help time the hit by not planting your feet to "highest point" (volley), "turn on it", "high net clearance,
early. The "hold" cue refers to being still and balanced on back it up" (ball judgement), "arms-up, step, step, step"
contact. "Hold" replaces the cue "step", which I probably (overhead), and "tap the dog." (bottom of your loop on
(along with many of you) started out using when I first forehands and backhands.) I suggest you try to write down
started teaching. In regards to forehands and backhands, I your "fantastic five". I'm sure you'll find it an interesting
currently never reinforce the concept of stepping into the reflection activity.*
shot. I'm not saying it is wrong, I just believe that stressing
being relatively still and balanced and twisting (uncoiling)
your body is more important!
Phrase #5: "Follow the Ball"
I finish my fantastic five with a doubles strategy phrase.
After my students are introduced to the four starting
positions on the doubles court, my next step is to teach the
net players how to "follow the ball". This is a phrase that I
can honestly say has been one of my "go to's" throughout
my career. Yes, it is part of teaching doubles to beginners.
However, I have been a high school coach for many years,
and I am amazed how few high school players understand
the concept of "following the ball". Following the ball
Doug Kegerreis has been a USPTA professional for 35 years, and lives in Fairfax, Virginia. He owns
and manages a tennis management company, Chantilly International Tennis, which provides tennis
programs and services in Northern Virginia. He is also an elementary physical education teacher at
Oakton Elementary School in Oakton, Virginia. He can be reached at www.cittennis.com.
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Sid's Corner
A Culture of Collaboration
by Sid Newcomb, USPTA National Head Tester
Recently, I received a text message from my friend USPTA Professional Jose Rincon.
USPTA Professional Jose Rincon, who is a director of
tennis in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He says, "hey I'm here at Sid: While waiting to speak with you, I did take note that
the USTA National Campus". So, I head over to see Jose at Coach Richard (Richard Ashby USTA National Coach) was
the campus and after 25 years we get together and laugh working individually with Violeta. He often would look
about our days as rookie coaches at the Nick Bollettieri over to you and say, "Jose, is that what you're looking
Tennis Academy. Our memories take us to an era long gone for?" He appeared very cooperative.
and we reflect together how amazing it is that we are still in JR: Absolutely. It was complete cooperation in every
the game. aspect.
After our walk down memory lane, I ask him what's up,
what's he doing in Lake Nona on campus? He explains
that he's attending a USTA National Jr Team Camp with
his 13-year-old student Violeta Martinez who is ranked in
the top 5 among the 14 and unders in the state of Florida.
What? Why are you here? Jose explained that they invited
him, funded his trip and that he is working with them to
help his student.
If you have worked in the private sector for any amount
of time that sounds a bit implausible. Collaboration
between USTA Player Development and USPTA coaches
from the private sector? I had heard, with a certain amount
of personal historical skepticism, Martin Blackman
(General Manager of USTA Player Development) talk
about this a few months ago in some form or another. Now
my buddy is here so I decided to check it out first hand and
see what's going on.
Sid: What is your impression of the camp? After hearing the positive things about the USTA
JR: I absolutely love the camp. I give it an 11 out of 10 National Jr Team Camp and the cooperation between
points. For me, the camp is the equivalent of being a kid at Jose and USTA national coaches, I decided to reach out
Toys R Us. Sharing ideas with all the coaches and learning to Richard Ashby and Jean Desdunes, who both work for
from the strongest minds in the business. I am learning so USTA Player Development and get their insight about the
much and just love it. I'm very happy to be here. collaboration between USPTA coaches and USTA Player
Development.
Sid: How is the interaction with the USTA national
coaches been with you as the primary coach of your Sid: Could you discuss the coaching culture both now and
player? in your past experiences and have you seen a shift or a
JR: The interaction has been fantastic. I just love the change?
way they reach out and ask for my help. It's a whole new JD: I know that we have done a lot to try and change the
culture here. It's my first camp and they make me feel like coaching culture. When Kent Kinnear, Director of Player
I belong here. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Identification and Development first started, he wanted to
these coaches here. make sure he reached out to the private sector, our former
They are extremely receptive to listening to my input. A players and welcomed them into the fold. He started with
prime example is that I had a question about Violeta's the RTC's (Regional Training Centers) with the idea in
grip and I explained what I was looking for and they mind as far as reaching out to existing programs and
helped me come up with a solution. coaches and working with them, along with having the
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Sid's Corner
USTA National Coach Richard Ashby with Violeta Martinez and USPTA Professional Jose Rincon.
camps there and of course national RA: Yes, that is correct. Our number the USTA can provide services and
camps to invite the players. But I one goal is for the player to get better. assitance if we know what they were
believe that's where we have lived the Whatever people may feel about the working on.
last few years and we feel that it's USTA, all we want is for players to
probably the most important thing we improve and to be successful. Whoever There is great energy and as I talk
do. Their success is our success and gets the credit doesn't really matter with all these coaches, I see it in action.
that's the way we look at it. I know as long as the player is getting better. I feel it when I speak with my fellow
Martin always talks about us being a As Jean also mentioned, the person coaches. The collaboration is real and
resource which we are. I'm passionate that is doing the most work with tangible, not just words. Professionals
about them understanding that we are the players (especially when they're are honest and open, both about
a resource and nothing more. young) are the private coaches. So, our current challenges and past mistakes.
interaction with them is how do we This cultural shift has been a work
Sid: Now along that line, let me ask you together get the player better? Maybe in progress for over a decade and the
this Richard. I noticed when you were we can provide something that the fruits are coming to fruition now
working with Violeta, you would ask private coach can't do? When a player and in the near future. The mission
Jose questions and the dialogue I saw... gets older, the private coach...unless statements of "grow the game" and
it seemed like you were inviting him in they are willing to coach that player "elevating the standards of tennis-
on the process and asking for feedback full time, can't travel three weeks teaching professionals and coaches'
both from the player and the coach? at a time. And so, as they get older, will continue to live on.*
Sid Newcomb is the national head 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 year and a half stint on the ATP Satellite Tour, 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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Member News
USPTA Member News
Peg Connor was named the executive Todd Rubinstein reached his 400th
director of USTA Wyoming in the USTA career high school victory as a head
Intermountain Section. Connor, a former tennis coach at Alonzo and Tracy
collegiate player and coach, has been Mourning Senior High in Miami,
an event manager for ATP/WTA/WTT Florida. His team defeated Miami
professional events, managed player Central High Boy's and Girl's Teams
promotions and marketing at Prince Global both in a 7-0 sweep. Over the past 20+
Sports and has most recently been working years, Todd has worked on and off-court
with the Tennis Industry Association, Tennis Industry with diverse players of all levels and abilities, including
Magazine, USTA Middle States School Tennis Development numerous ATP, WTA, ITF, USTA, NCAA and FHSAA
and the International POP Tennis Association. players.
Bill Tym was inducted into the University Mike Woody received the 2018 USPTA
of Tennessee at Chattanooga Hall of Missouri Valley Facility Manager of the
Fame. This marks the seventh Hall of Year Award. He became a full-time tennis
Fame to honor Bill with induction. A pro in 1985 because he wanted to make
former USPTA president, Tym was named tennis a career and make a difference in
International Tennis Hall of Fame Tennis people's lives. Mike was a Class B singles
Educational Merit Award in 1981 along champion in 1982 and played for Western
with the USPTA Professional of the Year Michigan University, where he received
in 1982, College Coach of the Year in 1989 and Touring a student-planned bachelor's degree. He is No. 3 on
Coach of the Year in 1997 and 2002. He also earned the WMU's all-time career winners list and a four-time Mid-
George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. American Conference Champion.
Ron Woods and Gerry Maingot were given USPTA Testers visit the National Headquarters to get
the USPTA Texas Lifetime Achievement acquainted with their brand new tablets and learn more
Award and USPTA Texas Facility Manager about the new USPTA on-court digital testing platform.
of the Year Award. Woods worked as the
director of tennis for the Corpus Christi
Country Club for more than 30 years
and served on various tennis boards and
associations across Texas. Maingot has
served as the director of tennis and swim at Corpus Christi
Country Club for 17 years and is a board member of the
Corpus Christi Tennis Association and helps coordinate local
adult leagues.
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