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May 2019
USPTA applicant Logan Allen
( left) with his mentor, USPTA Elite
Professional Andy Durham.
USPTA FROM THE CEO
WHO WAS YOUR
MENTOR?
Jay Kramer was a member of the
USPTA for 46 years until he retired.
John R. Embree will stimulate pleasant thoughts of days countless players who went on to play
USPTA CEO gone by when hanging with kids at a park college tennis. It was not until later on in
or club and spending enjoyable hours my career at Wilson that I learned that
There is a lot of talk today about banging balls and playing games. Jay was a member of the USPTA for 46
mentoring the next wave of tennis- years until he retired. Not only that, he
teaching professionals. All of us who have My start came in the 60's. My father was named Illinois High School Coach
been blessed to pursue a career in tennis was an accomplished junior player of the Year several times, 1988 National
were impacted at some point in our young from Chicago who went on to play both High School Coach of the Year by the
lives by someone who introduced us to soccer and tennis at Dartmouth College. National High School
our great game. Or, we fondly remember Naturally, he introduced me to the game Coaches Federation and
the person who honed our skills while at six-years-old but was by no means was named USPTA High
providing the sanctuary for us to achieve my coach. He knew better. Growing up School Coach of the Year
success, both on and off the courts. in my home town in suburban Chicago, in 1994. His induction
the local high school tennis coach spent into the Chicago Tennis
I am no different than so many his summers running a model junior Patrons Hall of Fame in
industry colleagues who benefited program out of a six-court park facility. 2006 was a foregone
from the tutelage of a parent or coach Even though Burns Field was two miles conclusion.
or tennis-teaching professional who away (seemed much farther back then),
brought us under their wing and nurtured I would ride my bike there and spend I never knew
a passion that we did not know we had for endless hours watching the high school how lucky I was
this wonderful sport. By nature, I tend to players from his teams develop their to have had his
be modest and purposely not talk about games while us younger tykes drooled guidance at an
myself, especially in this space. But I do with envy, hoping that we too could early age.
think there can be a message taught from become like them one day. It was an He sold
my humble origins with the hope that idyllic environment for certain. I could me my
everyone who reads this piece will be not have asked for a better training first Jack Kramer
able to identify with my story. Maybe it ground. autograph at a cost of
$17.95 including the
Unfortunately, I did not find out how blue spiral imperial gut.
lucky I was to have been guided so deftly Remember that string?
by one of the great high school coaches in When the Wilson T2000
the state of Illinois, and maybe nationally, came out in 1966 or 1967,
until well into my professional life. I was one of the first to
Jay Kramer coached Hinsdale Central embrace this first "game
High School for 50 years, won 13 state improvement product."
high school championships, finished Man-o-man, that was
as runners up 13 other times, had eight the cat's meow! As
consecutive seasons when his teams were you surmised, my
undefeated from 1972-1979 and coached
42 - USPTA ADDvantage Magazine -- May 2019
USPTA
loyalty to Wilson started at a young age John Embree ( left) in the 14-and-under doubles division match of the
and remains today. Chicago district tennis tournament.
I also learned two tough life lessons match against me, thinking that I It is not surprising that my father was
while toiling away at this mecca of was going to kick his behind. Finally, such a strong influence on me from my
tennis. During an under 12 event, I lost he acquiesced and agreed to play. He earliest days. Like so many other life
to someone whom I felt I should have thrashed me in one set, 6-0, and that stories of other tennis players, a high
beaten and acted like a complete jerk. was it. While we would play doubles school coach in a public park served as
I threw my racquet, cussed so loud it together in the years ahead, that was the my mentor. It was more than 55 years
could be heard by the spectators and last time he stepped on a court with me ago that these experiences occurred, yet
violently kicked open the gate with my to compete in singles. It was a lesson in I remember them like it was yesterday.
foot as I exited the court. Little did I know humility that I will never forget. What is your story? *
that a sports writer from the local paper
was there to witness my tirade and he
wrote about it in the Hinsdale Doings. My
parents were less than impressed: they
made sure that this behavior would never
happen again. Ever since then, my on-
court comportment has been exemplary.
The other memorable occasion
involved my father. As I progressed
in developing my game and had some
success in state tournaments between
nine and 12-years-old, my head got
a little too big for my britches. I kept
egging my dad on to play a true singles
May 2019 -- USPTA ADDvantage Magazine - 43
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USPTA VICE PRESIDENT MESSAGE
CAN YOU Sometimes pivoting can be difficult but we must try and stay ahead of the
PIVOT? curve regarding innovation and how we can continue to grow as tennis
professionals.
by Rich Slivocka,
USPTA Vice President move to Orlando, Florida. With the Club Pivoting
USTA building the National Campus
Apopular business buzzword over and the huge opportunity with the Some of the biggest pivoting that many
the past few years is "pivot," which Tavistock Group, it seemed like a very of us as tennis professionals have had
in basic business terms occurs when a good move, but uncertainty existed. to do is related to the growing addition
company makes a fundamental change I believe that this move has set our of paddle sports (or the Four P's) to our
to their business after determining that association apart from anyone else in programs. With the continued growth
their product isn't meeting the needs of the tennis industry and has positioned of pickleball, pop tennis, platform
the intended market. I believe that we in us for continued success. The national tennis and padel we've all had to
the racquet industry are going through offices are outstanding and have given "pivot" on how we grow and conduct
some pivoting on many different levels our association the opportunity to grow business at our clubs. I am a tennis
whether that be through the USPTA, and flourish for the next generation of purist and I will be the first to admit
USTA accreditation or our own clubs. USPTA professionals. that I fought against these sports. I
had to ask myself the most important
USPTA Business USTA Accreditation question: what's best for my members
and what can I provide them that will
When you take a look back on how the With the USPTA deciding to move enhance their experience? Once I
business of the USPTA has changed forward with accreditation, we were removed my reservations, I realized I
over the years, you can see how many setting ourselves up for the biggest was doing a disservice to my members.
of our past leaders had the foresight to pivot we've seen within our association. Sometimes pivoting can be difficult
recognize trends within our industry. Once we became fully accredited, we but we must try and stay ahead of the
A recent example of an important distinguished ourselves as the clear curve regarding innovation and how
pivot that I believe helped shape our leader in teaching and certification we can continue to grow as tennis
association is the thought of past CEO in the industry and we are changing professionals.
Tim Heckler and the board to purchase the face of teaching in the game. The
the building in Houston. Many people accreditation is going to affect every In closing, I know that pivoting can
at the time thought that this was a risky aspect of how we deliver tennis and be difficult whether it's at our own club
idea and that it spread our association also how our profession will be viewed or within the USPTA. If we are going to
too thin financially. However, as it within the job market. It's going to continue to be leaders in our industry,
turned out, this was a great idea and make our club members more aware of then we must continue to innovate
provided us with a tremendous amount the importance of taking a lesson from and try to recognize trends before they
of financial security that allowed us to a USPTA certified professional. The happen. Whether that means servicing
grow our platform of education, testing partnership we are forming with the our club members or providing
and member services. The last example USTA is an unprecedented relationship increased value for our fellow USPTA
I am going to use is the decision to that will forge our association forward members, we need to continue to
but also help grow the game of tennis provide our members with cutting-
within our country. edge programming and educational
benefits. *
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MASTER PRO CORNER
Becoming a Master Professional
Howard Chodak careers and an important milestone interview for their open positions."
USPTA Master Pro in their lives. Let's hear from a few Mark McMahon, USPTA Master
in their own words: Professional � Tennis Professional
The road to becoming a Master Career Coach and Search
Professional is not an easy "In 1994, I was Consultant, McMahon & Associates
one, but for those of you who are so honored with the
motivated, it can be an extremely USPTA Master "As a USPTA
rewarding and beneficial journey. Professional Master
It can be the culmination of a certification. It Professional, I
career well spent in service to the has been a very wear the badge
industry and our profession, or it satisfying career with honor. To
can be used specifically as a tool achievement. And, me, it is a unique
to enhance one's career and give for me personally, having the honor professional
you an advantage when going after of being evaluated and approved distinction
your dream job. Whatever your by one of the most dedicated of all that recognizes years of
reasons are for wanting to become tennis professionals, the late (and accomplishments and contributions
a Master Pro, it will take years of still great) George Bacso, has been to our game, profession and
planning and accomplishment to and continues to be icing on the industry." Steve Contardi, USPTA
make it happen, so you should start cake!" Joe Dinoffer, USPTA Master Master Professional � Operating
as soon as possible. The complete Professional � President and Partner, The Club at Harper's
requirements can be found on Founder, Oncourt Offcourt Ltd Point
the USPTA website under the
certification tab. "My Master "Becoming a
Professional USPTA Master
On a recent conference call with designation has Professional was
over 40 Master Professionals, I always been a great honor
was extremely humbled to see something for me. There is
the names of the people on that I've been very no question it
call. It was an impressive list of proud to have has helped my
many of the most accomplished achieved. More career with job
and well-respected leaders in our importantly, I think it's an applications and tennis industry
field. I think if we spoke to each achievement that is respected involvement. Although the process
one of them, they would say it was by my fellow professionals and was a comprehensive one, it was
almost a calling that made them recognized by club managers. As a absolutely worthwhile documenting
take the necessary steps to achieve search consultant and career coach each requirement and procedure.
this rating, and I'm sure all of them for tennis professionals, I strongly You don't realize how much you do
would say that it was one of the encourage every professional to in the industry until you attempt
proudest accomplishments of their become the very best they can to record your activities and
be, and to do everything possible contributions. If you are a career
to stand out and differentiate tennis professional, I recommend
themselves in the eyes of a club each USPTA Elite Professional
manager or search committee. spend the time and energy to
USPTA Master Professional is achieve USPTA Master Professional
a designation that is very highly designation!" Tom Daglis, USPTA
regarded by the club managers Master Professional � Executive
and search committees that I work Director, Rome Tennis Center at
with when considering who to Berry College
48 - USPTA ADDvantage Magazine -- May 2019
MASTER PRO CORNER
"When I was qualified USPTA professionals. I to get a better job. Tim said that
a young P-1, I have been humbled to learn from the Master Pro designation wasn't
looked at some so many. But... the MP has an extra something that would guarantee
older Master amount of fortitude and grit. They anyone a better job, but it was
Pros and thought, are a talented and grateful bunch!" affirmation that one had contributed
mistakenly, that Paula Scheb, USPTA Master to the betterment of the game and
I was already Professional � Director of Sports, the tennis industry. One who not
that good. So, I Bonita Bay Club only profits from the profession we
looked into the requirements for all love, but who gives back to the
Master Pro. Wow! That was an eye "Becoming game that has given so much to us. In
opener. The process of fulfilling a Master his mind that was what it meant to
the requirements became a distant Professional is be a true Master Professional." Ron
dream. Then, little by little, habits truly a career Woods, USPTA Master Professional
formed and humility developed highlight. We are � Former Director of Tennis, Corpus
from the realization that tons in a time where Christi Country Club
of actual service to the tennis our sport needs
community, not knowledge or to see bright "The road to
playing experience, was the key. The and talented individuals come becoming a Master
process of becoming a Master Pro to the forefront. This distinction Professional is not
forced me to try to be more unselfish establishes you as a leader in an easy one, but for
and more productive. I still look up the tennis industry; a trait that those of you who
to the Master Pros around me who employers seek most. If you're are so motivated, it
have contributed so much to the looking to master your craft while can be an extremely
game." James Shaughnessy, USPTA opening doors in parallel fields and rewarding and
Master Professional � Director bolster your personal brand in an beneficial journey."
of 3D Motion Analysis and ever-changing industry, the Master
Computerized Exercise Systems Professional process is a worthwhile Becoming a Master Professional is
at Tucker Tennis Academy, USTA journey." Len Simard, USPTA not for everyone, but it is a journey
Regional Training Center in Tulsa, Master Professional � General well worth taking for those who
Oklahoma Manager, New Canaan Racquet are motivated to do so. If you have
Club questions about the process or would
"I am 100 percent like to be put in touch with a Master
certain that "Tim Heckler Pro mentor who can help guide you
being a Master was constantly through the process, please contact
Professional on me to become Mark Centrella - Chairperson
gave me the edge a USPTA Master of the Master Pro committee at
in getting my Professional. I centrella4@aol.com.*
current dream would always tell
job, at Bonita him that it was
Bay Club. How do I know? My too much trouble
boss told me it was a major factor and that I didn't need that moniker
in his decision. In addition, I am
thrilled to be a part of this group of Howard Chodak is a USPTA Master Professional with 40 years of experience. He has
professionals, most of them are my served as both a USPTA tester and a Vice President on the USPTA Florida Board and
tennis professional heroes. They is the author of The Seven Deadly Sins of Doubles, a primer on recreational doubles
are people I look up to and admire. play. From 2014 � 2017 he was the director of tennis development for Special Olympics
It never fails, when new Master Florida where he transformed competitions throughout the state by introducing
Professionals are certified, they are red, orange and green balls as well as new formats to allow many more athletes the
the professionals and people from opportunity to compete.
whom I most learn from. That is a
huge statement as we have so many
May 2019 -- USPTA ADDvantage Magazine - 49
INSIDE COACHING
A Game Changer for Tennis
By Nicholas A. DiNubile M.D., USPTA Professional
The impact of technology on sports to the study of how the human body it is especially good to help avoid
is unquestioned. From baseball and functions (and malfunctions) in relation developing bad technical habits. With
football to golf and the Olympics, it has to the golf swing and golf biomechanics. more mature athletes, like myself, it
changed how we train athletes, manage TPI was founded in 2003 and has studied can easily uncover musculoskeletal
and prevent their injuries, gather and and collected data on thousands of golfers issues and limitations that may require
interpret statistics and even how we ranging from top professional tour orthopedic evaluation and treatment,
watch sports. And tennis is no exception. players to weekend enthusiasts. There are or just some preventive exercises to
Recently, tennis has ventured further over 19,000 TPI-certified professionals improve or resolve the issue. In both
into the high-tech world of sports with in 63 countries assisting players of all young and old, this will lead to not only
RacquetFit. levels. Recently, the American Council on improved, more efficient performance
Exercise (ACE) approved RacquetFit for on the court but also lower risk of injury.
I recently had the opportunity to continuing education credits. Proper documented assessment takes
complete RacquetFit's "Level 1: The the guesswork out of tennis stroke
Body-Serve Connection" certification. RacquetFit has used technology to and movement pattern analysis. Also,
It was outstanding, and something I study how the body moves optimally once technical issues and/or physical
highly recommend to all tennis, medical in tennis, and has collected data on all imbalances are addressed, a repeat screen
and fitness professionals working with types of athletes ranging from top ATP can be performed and visual feedback
tennis players. I am an orthopedic and WTA professionals to recreational easily given.
surgeon specializing in sports medicine, players. The resultant RacquetFit screen,
and a USPTA member with a passion obtained from this data and developed in RacquetFit offers a Level I seminar
for tennis. I am also the Chief Medical conjunction with its extensive advisory which covers the 13 tennis serve
Advisor for the American Council on board of tennis industry experts, is characteristics and teaches 15 tennis-
Exercise (ACE). I attend many medical simple, quick and highly reproducible. specific screens. The Level II seminar
and fitness related conferences, but It combines brief video clips with which focuses on the 16 characteristics
RacquetFit was unique. The two-day an orthopedic-based physical exam related to groundstrokes is expected to be
course was both highly informative and assessment and can be used to both released in the summer of 2019.
entertaining. There was no shortage of uncover and document issues and flaws,
hands-on, practical information. The both technical and/or anatomic, that will To learn more, please visit racquetfit.
level of interaction between RacquetFit's affect tennis strokes and movement, ones com or reach out to Dr. Sean Drake at
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equal numbers of tennis professionals, RacquetFit screening is good for May 24 - 25 Rutherford (Newark), NJ
healthcare professionals (physicians, evaluation at all levels of tennis from July 18 - 19 Austin (Georgetown) TX
physical therapists, athletic trainers, etc.) beginner to advanced, from youth to September 28-29 Las Vegas
and fitness professionals. Interaction mature athletes. With younger players, November 15-16 Atlanta
between fellow participants was a
highlight, and I met many new friends Dr. Nicholas A. DiNubile is in private practice in Havertown, Pennsylvania with
and colleagues from all over the country. Premier Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and is a Clinical Assistant Professor
of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of
RacquetFit is based on the highly Pennsylvania. Dr. DiNubile has been chosen in "Best Doctors in America" as well
successful Titleist Performance Institute as "Guide to America's Top Surgeons."
golf program which is one of the world's
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50 - USPTA ADDvantage Magazine -- May 2019
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USPTA REMEMBERING SPIKE \ TGA PREMIER TENNIS
Remembering Spike Gurney
Kenneth W. was being named
(Spike) Gurney
Jr., former USPTA national USPTA
Florida Division
President and Professional of the
National Board
Member, passed Year in 1988.
peacefully on
February 27, 2019 Spike was born
at the age of 71 years. A resident of Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida, Spike fought a in Winchester,
courageous battle for three years with
Multiple Myeloma. He is survived by Mass and raised in
Peggy Gurney, his loving wife of 43 years.
Spike served the USPTA for 45 Arlington, Mass.
years. His contribution to the USPTA
included being a Master Professional, He went to Bentley USPTA Florida Past Division Presidents gathered
Division and National volunteer with College in 1969 and to remember and celebrate the life of Spike Gurney.
roles as Division President, National
Board Member, National Convention played on the tennis Former Florida President Mark
Chairman and multiple national
committees. A highlight of Spike's career team. His passion for tennis carried on McMahon recalls being invited to
for over 50 years. attend a USPTA District meeting by
Former USPTA President Will Hoag Spike. McMahon said "Spike Gurney
observed that Spike was a mentor to was a leader. He wasn't always the
him and many tennis professionals loudest, but when Spike spoke, people
across Florida. Will said "Spike took the listened �and wanted to follow him. He
USPTA Florida Division from a group was the epitome of an inspirational and
of Pros to an organization of Tennis charismatic leader".
Professionals", a sentiment echoed from Spike loved Peggy, his family and his
many previous and subsequent Division friends, and lived life to the fullest. He
leaders to this day. will be missed by all who knew him.*
Honors Black Level Students
TGA Premier Tennis and the USPTA would like to congratulate the Class of 2018 students who achieved Black Level
in TGA's afterschool enrichment program. These students climbed to the top of TGA's 5-level program that combines
tennis skill development, rules and etiquette, and academic and life lessons. Keep Playing!
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54 - USPTA ADDvantage Magazine -- May 2019
UNIVERSAL TENNIS ACADEMY USPTA
Universal Tennis Academy aims to certify
all full-time employees with USPTA
by Tommy Cardinal, USPTA Communications
The Universal Tennis Academy, UTA employees attended a certification test at James Creek Tennis Center
which manages 10 facilities on March 15 and 16 with Head Tester Sid Newcomb and Education and
across Atlanta, has decided to certify Multimedia Manger Ramona Husaru.
all their full-time tennis-teaching
professionals with the United States far as how many members. Altogether, UTA doesn't only manage public
Professional Tennis Association. we have as many as 1,000 juniors facilities, though. They also partner
across our facilities that train weekly." with private clubs to oversee programs
"Some of our staff was already and staffing. The year after the Bitsy
USPTA certified, but it was far less The Universal Tennis Academy's Grant Tennis Center won the USTA
than I desired as far as full-time rapid growth began when partners at award, James Creek Tennis Center
employees. So, 23 of our staff were Chattahoochee Plantation decided to won another outstanding facility
tested and certified so far this year," sell the private tennis facility. Instead, award, this time for a private facility.
UTA partner Stewart Russell said. UTA shifted to management of
"Our goal is to have all full-time facilities rather than ownership. This Russell also commented on USTA's
tennis-teaching professionals USPTA allowed them to spread across Atlanta, full accreditation of the USPTA which
certified" saving public facilities in the process. was announced earlier this year.
National Head Tester Sid Newcomb "There were five City of Atlanta "I think it's really good for both
visited James Creek Tennis Center tennis sites that were gonna get shut sides. It sends more of a consistent
in March to certify 13 teaching down. So, the commissioner actually message that these people are
professionals employed by the UTA. approached us about seeing if we were interested in partnering with the right
interested in taking over the city of people," Russell said. "Whether it's
"It will help them keep consistency Atlanta sites," Russell said. "So, to USTA or USPTA. I think the USPTA
across each site," Newcomb said. make a long story short, we sold the and USTA partnering makes more
property that we had at the private sense for me."*
"It's such a large operation that club and we began managing the City
having a base requirement of USPTA of Atlanta sites." For more information on certifying
certification can only help with the tennis-teaching professionals
organization." The resurrection of these public at your club, please contact the
facilities hasn't gone unnoticed. UTA- USPTA Membership team at
The UTA manages more than 120 managed Bitsy Grant Tennis Center 407-634-3050 ext. 145 or email
courts across 10 facilities in and won the USTA Outstanding Facility membership@uspta.org.
around Atlanta and is a staple in the Award in 2017 in the large public
Atlanta tennis community. Russell courts category.
said that the UTA is unique in its
junior development because of the
broad skill set of their members.
"It's really the only program that
offers the pathway all the way from
beginner to nationally ranked and
college tennis programs," Russell said.
"Basically, it's really word of mouth as
May 2019 -- USPTA ADDvantage Magazine - 55
USPTA UTR + USPTA
Universal Tennis and USPTA:
Bring Level-Based Play to Your Local Community
by Mark Leschly, Universal Tennis Chairman & CEO
Tennis players tell us they would play of all levels worldwide. We have been UTR Events are bringing new players into
more if they could find and connect at the forefront driving the level-based the club, and we are converting them into
with more players at their level. Now there play revolution embraced by players, new members." - Yasemin Ostrevsky, Kim
is a real, proven solution: Universal Tennis professionals and tennis leaders - Clijsters Academy
Rating (UTR) rates all tennis players including Novak Djokovic, Tennis
and enables true level-based play that Australia, Tennis Channel and, of course, Clubs and academies use the UTR
increases engagement and participation. USPTA. Engagement Platform to:
UTR Powered by Oracle is the Recently, we have introduced the UTR � Get All Players Rated and Join
foundation of level-based play and truly Engagement Platform to organizers, the Global UTR Community: UTR
democratizes tennis. Every single tennis professionals and coaches to help drive Powered by Oracle is the premier
player, from recreational to junior to tennis engagement and revenue in their global tennis rating system that
pro, is rated on the same 16-point scale. clubs and communities. measures all genders, ages and
It breaks down the barriers and silos in geographies across the same 1 �
tennis by structuring tennis based on Clubs and academies worldwide, 16 scale. Every tennis player can
skill level rather than by age or gender. including Rafa Nadal Academy, Kim get rated, so they can understand
Facilitating play based on skill level Clijsters Academy, John McEnroe their true skill level, track their
means you can find more players in your Tennis Academy, IMG, Saddlebook, progress and find play at their level
local community/club and have more Courtsense, Midtown Tennis and Cliff everywhere.
competition at your level. Drysdale Management are experiencing
the benefits of the level-based play � Create More Local Opportunities to
Universal Tennis is focused on revolution. Play & Increase Participation: Give
increasing participation in tennis by all members more opportunities to
both providing much needed tools and Kim Clijsters Academy has play and improve their tennis with
technology to support professionals/ experienced a 90 percent increase in new events based on level, rather than
coaches and making the sport more member conversion since adopting the age or gender. Create events, take
affordable, accessible and fun for players UTR Engagement Platform. "UTR has registration and payment, set draws
turned out to be an unexpected sales tool. and post scores all via UTR's easy
to use TMS / EMS platform. When
UTR is used to pair players, matches
are 2-3.5x more competitive and
players have a much more positive
experience.
UTR measures all players across the same 16.50 scale and is the only purely � Use the UTR Digital Club as the
results based tennis rating system in the world. One-Stop Shop: The UTR Digital
Club is the one-stop shop for
all member communications,
score posting, play activity and
tournament creation. Your digital
ladder helps you track player skill
& improvement and to engage
members.
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USPTA
� Drive Revenue: Optimize court
activity through level-based
play and leverage targeted data
and analytics to understand
opportunities to improve your club
programming. Bring in prospective
new members by running open
UTR Events to allow them to
experience your tennis program.
� Develop Local Opportunities
for High-Performance Players:
UTR counts all player results
rather than results from select
tournaments and events. Players
can play more locally to develop
their game rather than incur time
and monetary expenses traveling
long distances.
� Access Always-On Support: Access Your UTR Digital Club seamlessly organizes your tennis world in one place.
UTR training materials, webinars,
case studies and ongoing support � More new players: 56 percent of � More people to play with: New
for integrating UTR into your weekend players are new players of all levels are joining
program. If you have any questions,
the team at UTR is here to help. � Potential new members: More � Know level and track growth: Can
members in the Digital Club than set goals and quantify progress from
Case Study: Centercourt Tennis Club actual club members level-based play
& Sports � Additional revenue for coaches: � Increased engagement: Players are
Coaches get extra hours and constantly checking their ratings and
� $200,000 annual revenue increase revenue interacting with their peers
using 10-15 courts
� 218 percent increase in
participation
� 56 percent of weekend players are
new
� Six UTR Events per weekend with � Increased member engagement: � Introduction to competitive tennis:
200 players Juniors are playing more: 218 20 percent of juniors who had not
percent increase in participation played competitive matches and
Club Benefits: tournaments are getting rated &
Member Benefits: enjoying level-based play
� Increased revenue: Programs
generate $4,000 per weekend and � Time and money savings: No longer We're excited to offer USPTA members
over 200 percent from previous need to travel long distances to play exclusive discounted pricing for Premium
year access to the UTR Engagement Platform.
� More opportunities to play: Players
� Guaranteed revenue: Courts that have more options to play several Visit www.myutr/USPTA.com to get your
were empty now generate revenue times per week special discounted offer! *
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USPTA USPTA INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION HIGHLIGHT
What USTA Accreditation Means to Me
as a USPTA Professional
by Hassan Humayun, USPTA Elite Professional
What does USPTA accreditation Humayun ( left) with USPTA Elite Professionals, Jeff Salzenstein and Andy
mean to me? It brings great value Zodin at the 2016 USPTA World Conference in Indian Wells.
and assures my commitment to excellence
in my field. Accreditation will help my fellow USPTA colleagues. just tennis-teaching professionals but
reputation as a tennis professional that What does the USTA accreditation industry leaders. Working together is
we were provided the best education and going to raise the level and keep things
training to be the best possible coaches not mean for the USPTA? First it would uniform across the nation.
only in the United States but in the world. assurance to employers that USPTA
professionals have gone through rigorous Also, by joining forces both
When I was 20-years-old, I got my training and background checks. This is organizations can pool their resources
USPTA certification and if it wasn't for important for us to show this to general to provide the best environment to give
that I wouldn't be where I am today. managers that USPTA professionals are tennis coaches a chance to succeed.
The USPTA certification led my general the best in the industry.
manager to make me the director of It will also elevate tennis coaching
tennis when I was only 21-years-old. It will ensure that employers will value across the United States which will raise
I realized that the USPTA was always tennis professionals knowing they have the number of players and level of play.
striving to be the best in providing gone through a certain level of training. I have been very fortunate through the
resources to their members. They helped Accreditation will make more jobs USPTA education system to be able to
tennis professionals succeed both on and available for USPTA professionals as they make a difference by testing over 150
off-court. I had opportunities to attend will be looked at first for recruitment applicants. It has been amazing to reach
specialty courses, conferences, and a built opportunities. This is important as our out to future coaches to make a difference
in was a natural mentorship with tennis industry is in a constantly changing that tennis brings into everyday life no
coaches. I knew I had a lot to learn and environment. matter what their goals are.
the programs, courses, and the USPTA
professionals that held these events had a What is exciting is that the I look forward to the USPTA getting
huge impact on our industry. accreditation through the USTA is their accreditation from the USTA as this
going to support the USPTA and its core will elevate the game and the industry for
As a young professional, I would values. The USPTA is now not only being years to come! *
have never thought I could have an
organization provide so many amazing Hassan Humayun is a USPTA Elite Professional and is the head tennis
opportunities. I attended conferences professional at the Anthem Country Club in Henderson, Nevada. He brings more
that made me learn from the best tennis than 15 years' experience in managing a wide range of tennis programs. Hassan
professionals such as Jose Higueras, was elected USPTA Intermountain President for the 2016-2018 term. Hassan
Emilio Sanchez, Hank Pfister, Feisal is also the Head Tester for USPTA Intermountain where he certifies pros in
Hassan, Ajay Pant, and Dave Porter Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and Montana.
just to name a few. After growing my
education through the USPTA events
I attended over the years, I developed
players that achieved tennis scholarships
to Division I universities, ran professional
tournaments, and many social events over
the years.
I was able to use the resources from the
USPTA website to tackle any challenges
I ever faced at my club. If I could not find
something specific, I was able to pick up
the phone and get help from any one of my
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT USPTA
Exams, Upgrades & PTCA Online education 2019 USPTA Division
Conference Schedule
4 Credits for PTCA I Segment Exams, Watch webinars, seminars, On Court with USPTA
Upgrades & PTCA episodes, specialty courses and much more on Division Conferences - 6 Credits
TennisResources.com to earn your education
May 3..................................Rye Brook, NY credits. May 3 � 5............................... Eastern Division
May 3.................................. Falmouth, ME Doral Arrowhead; Rye Brook, NY
May 4................................ Des Moines, IA May 24 - 25 ................. Certification Course
May 4.............................. Birmingham, AL Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel; Newark, NJ May 3 � 5...................... New England Division
May 4 � 5................ Huntington Beach, CA Foreside Fitness and Tennis Center; Falmouth, ME
May 8 � 9................................Boulder, CO July. 18 � 19 ................ Certification Course
May 10..........................Clarks Summit, PA Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel; Austin, TX May 16 - 18......................... Southern Division
May 11.............................. Chula Vista, CA North Hill Country Club; Raleigh, NC
May 11 � 12....................... Boca Raton, FL Sept. 28 � 29 ............... Certification Course
May 13 � 14.................... San Francisco, CA USPTA World Conference; Las Vegas, NV May 17 - 19 ....................... Southwest Division
May 14 � 15......................... Las Vegas, NV Grand Canyon University; Phoenix , AZ
May 16 � 17............................ Phoenix, AZ Nov. 15 � 16 ................ Certification Course
May 17......................... Overland Park, KS Atlanta, GA May 30 - June 2.......................Florida Division
May 17......................... King of Prussia, PA PGA National; Palm Beach Gardens, FL
May 17 � 18..................... Montgomery, TX Cardio Tennis
May 18............................... Big Rapids, MI May 31 - June 1...... Pacific Northwest Division
May 18 .............................. Eau Claire, WI Oct. 12....................Level 1 Training Course Central Park Tennis Club; Kirkland , WA
May 18 � 19............................ Raleigh, NC Midtown Athletic Club; Palatine, IL
May 19................................ St. Louis, MO Aug. 15 - 16..........................Midwest Division
May 19.............................. Brentwood, TN Nov. 9......................Level 1 Training Course Western Southern Open; Cincinnati, OH
May 25 � 26........................ Columbus, GA Methodist University; Fayetteville, NC
May 26 � 27........................... Burbank, CA Sept. 23 � 27 ...........USPTA World Conference
May 31................. Palm Beach Gardens, FL Padel Westgate Las Vegas; Las Vegas, NV
May 31 � June 1.................... Kirkland, WA
June 1 � 2...................................Aurora, IL WHEELCHAIR Tennis
June 1 � 2......................... San Antonio, TX
June 1 � 2................Hilton Head Island, SC May 30 � 31 .................................. Orlando, FL
June 3.................................... Carlsbad, CA June 26 ......................................... Wichita, KS
June 3 � 4................................ Orlando, FL Oct. 24 � 25 .................................. Orlando, FL
June 7 ........................... Sinking Spring, PA
June 7 � 8..................................... Lehi, UT IPTPA Pickleball
June 7 � 8...................... Albuquerque, NM Certification Workshop
June 8 ............................... Portsmouth, RI
June 8 ................................Des Moines, IA May 7...........................................Valencia, CA
June 8 � 9......................... Johns Creek, GA May 19.......................................... Raleigh, NC
June 14........................... Minneapolis, MN May 25.......................... Yorktown Heights, NY
June 15 � 16 ...............................Destin, FL June 2 ........................Palm Beach Gardens, FL
June 17 � 18 ................... San Francisco, CA Sept. 22......................................Las Vegas, NV
June 21 � 22 ............................. Tucson, AZ
June 22 � 23 ...................Mission Viejo, CA
June 22 � 23 .............................. Rome, GA
June 22 � 23 ..................... Coral Gables, FL
Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days 2019 Level 1 Certification Dates Spanish Tennis
prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an May 30 � 31...............................Lowell, AK Teaching System
exam, upgrade. PTCA I is included in the two day June 15 � 16............................ Orlando, FL
exam. Exam cancellations must be received no lat- July 18 � 19 ..............................Central, PA
er than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation September 19 � 20 ....................Lowell, AK
fee will be charged accordingly.
2019 USPTA HARD COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Onion Creek Club - Austin, Texas
November 8 - 10 Onion Creek Club At Academia Sanchez-Casal USPTA
professionals can earn 10 Education Credits by
Entry Fee $90 participating in the Level 1 or Level 2 course of
the Spanish Tennis Teaching System hosted by
For More Information: the International Coaches Institute.
Visit uspta.com or contact tournament director
Jenny Gray JGRAY@OnionCreekClub.com May. 31 � June 2........................ Naples, FL
For online registration please visit Competitive Coaching Course Level 1
bit.ly/usptatournaments
June 2 � 4.................................. Naples, FL
Pro Coaching Course Level 2
May 2019 -- USPTA ADDvantage Magazine - 59
MEMBER NEWS
Leslie Allen Harshul Patel Sally Frame Jeff Salzenstein
Leslie Allen was featured Harshul Patel was featured Sally Frame from Richardson, Jeff Salzenstein has
in the CBS Sports Network in the news article Texas has been awarded the released a new series
special "Althea and Arthur." Lloyd Sessions Educational of videos teaching the
"Fountain Valley boys tennis Merit Award by the USTA all-important slice, kick
A 10-year WTA Tour developing winners on Texas Section. Frame was and `slick` serves for
competitor she achieved a and off the court." Patel's selected to receive the lifetime "SportsEdTV". The five-
singles world ranking of #17. achievement award based on video series covers the
By claiming the singles title coaching experience spans her outstanding ability to build fundamentals of each serve
at the Avon Championships a 16-year period during stronger junior tennis at all and basic serving placement
of Detroit, Allen made history which he has developed levels of skill and her dedication
in 1981 as the first African strategy for each.
American woman to win a an excellent reputation as to promoting the game of Salzenstein broke top 100
major pro tournament since a tennis professional. He tennis with an emphasis on in the world for the first
Althea Gibson's 1957 US started his coaching career "education." Frame is the time at age 30, the oldest
Open victory. Allen founded in Australia at the Roche president and director of tennis American to do so for the
the Leslie Allen Foundation, Racquet Resort where he at Ace Tennis Services where
which gives young people worked and trained as an she coaches all ages and levels, first time. He achieved
insights into the 100+ careers assistant coach under the directs tournaments, and takes this feat after coming back
behind the scenes in pro direction of Tony Roche. He tennis lovers on fun trips to from two major surgeries
tennis, and teaches them how currently coaches the boys tournaments like the BNP and played 11 years on the
tennis team at Fountain ATP Tour before retiring in
to be winners. Paribas Open.
Valley High School in 2007.
Fountain Valley, California.
On the Cover: Cindy Hummel Tennis Center
(Auburndale, Florida) Head Professional, USPTA
applicant Logan Allen (left) with his mentor, Cindy
Hummel Tennis Center Director of Tennis, USPTA
Elite Professional Andy Durham.
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