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Tóm tắt nội dung (trích từ tài liệu gốc): September - October 2019 USPTA FROM THE CEO CHA-CHING, CHA-CHING John R. Embree will be my seventh USPTA World Andre's Q&A on Wednesday USPTA CEO Conference in my capacity morning, we will host as CEO, and I have to say our Awards luncheon There are certain cities across that this year's event where we will the country where we know our is going to be the recognize those members will turn out for the World biggest and the most USPTA members Conference. New Orleans drew a great fantastic conference who have crowd. Who didn't want to go to New that we have put on contributed York City last year
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September - October 2019
USPTA FROM THE CEO
CHA-CHING, CHA-CHING
John R. Embree will be my seventh USPTA World Andre's Q&A on Wednesday
USPTA CEO Conference in my capacity morning, we will host
as CEO, and I have to say our Awards luncheon
There are certain cities across that this year's event where we will
the country where we know our is going to be the recognize those
members will turn out for the World biggest and the most USPTA members
Conference. New Orleans drew a great fantastic conference who have
crowd. Who didn't want to go to New that we have put on contributed
York City last year and catch a day or two in that time. It will so mightily to
of the Open? Folks are always excited be a veritable "who's our association,
to take the family to our hometown of who" of presenters! including our
Orlando, the happiest place on earth. But two hall of fame
nothing draws a crowd like Las Vegas! We have over 40 inductees, Frank
sessions confirmed Brennan, Jr. and
So when it came to selecting the host plus two specialty courses
city for our upcoming USPTA World (on Sunday), all highlighted Dick Gould. And our final
Conference, Las Vegas was far and away by an appearance of Andre Agassi on event on Thursday evening will be a
the most intriguing option. First of all, Wednesday. What a coup for us to have barbecue cookout around the outdoor
we have not been to Las Vegas since him share his perspective on coaching courts where we will watch the final
2006. Secondly, when we were last today. Knowing how important it is matches of the USPTA tournament
there, it was unquestionably the highest to feature women in our association, being played.
attended conference we have ever had. we have dedicated a day (Tuesday) to With the desert heat in September
And because 2019 is the third year of specifically showcase the top female making educational sessions outdoors
the current continuing education cycle, professionals in our sport. While the unbearable, we have arranged for
there will be a hoard of members looking percentage of our total membership is a stadium court to be set up inside
to get the credits they need to keep 20% female, over 30% of the speakers a ballroom which will make those
their membership compliant. Lastly, over the four days are women. Each day sessions very comfortable to witness.
we were able to secure a property (the is packed with the most reputable and In addition, the staff has come up
Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino) respected speakers in our industry. with a few surprises for the week that
that wanted our business and was able I think will be very popular with the
to meet all of the specs that we require But besides the outstanding attendees.
for our World Conference. Plus, it is the education being served up, we have four For all of the reasons that I have
largest sports book in the world! days of social activities scheduled that cited above and for those of you who
will be a blast! We begin on Monday like to go to Las Vegas, this is a World
We are fast approaching the start of evening, September 23 with our Conference you don't want to miss.
this annual get together. If you have not Merchandise and Trade Show. Not only Yes, the glamour and glitz of Las Vegas
already registered, please do so. This will we have a buffet dinner in the hall, is compelling (Cha-Ching, Cha-Ching)
we will be showcasing Monday Night but the educational content that has
Football (my beloved Bears vs. the been coordinated by our staff and
Redskins) throughout the exhibit hall the Education Committee is truly
so that everyone can hang out, watch outstanding. I cannot wait to welcome
some football and support our vendors. you to our annual gathering.
Tuesday afternoon will see our General The tables await. The slot machines
Membership Meeting where we will are primed. The Westgate is eager to
have a "town hall" forum to learn more accept your wagers. And, the USPTA
about the new certification pathway is prepared to shine during our biggest
and USTA Accreditation. Your division week of the year. Come join us! *
parties will follow thereafter. After
42 - USPTA ADDvantage Magazine -- Sept.-Oct. 2019
USPTA
Conference Daily Schedule (subject to change)
Sunday Monday LADIES DAY Wednesday Thursday
Specialty 7am Tuesday 7am 7am
Courses* Cardio Tennis 7am Cardio Tennis Cardio Tennis
with the USTA Cardio Tennis with the USTA with the USTA
9am-1pm with the USTA
Want that 8:30am-Noon 8am-Noon 8:30am-Noon
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Qualify You sessions Classroom sessions sessions
- Greg Lappin sessions
1:15-4:45pm 11am-Noon 1:30-3:45pm
1pm-6pm On-Court and 1:30-3:45pm International Tennis On-Court and
Pickleball: IPTPA Classroom On-Court and Hall of Fame Q&A Classroom
Teach the Teacher sessions Classroom with Andre Agassi sessions
Pickleball sessions
Certification 5-9pm Noon-2pm 6:45pm
- Seymour Rifkin Merchandise and 4pm-5pm USPTA Awards Barbeque
Trade Show Luncheon
2-6pm USPTA Membership
Specialty Course Meeting 2:15-5:45pm
The Art of Games On-Court and
- Mark Bey 6:30pm Classroom
USPTA Division sessions
Parties
* Additional Fee
Sept.-Oct. 2019 -- USPTA ADDvantage Magazine - 43
USPTA
USPTA VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
LADIES DAY
by Cari Buck, born, with nine women signing $1 They also come from different
USPTA Vice President contracts to play. The Original 9 backgrounds in the industry including
included Billie Jean King, Rosie Casals, coaches, tennis directors, sports
For as long as I can remember, Nancy Richey, Judy Dalton, Kerry psychologists, authors and fitness just
the sports industry has been Melville Reid, Julie Heldman, Peaches to name a few. Let's take a closer look at
dominated by men...women have been Bartkowicz, Kristy Pigeon and Valerie the line-up:
fighting for more recognition, equal pay Ziegenfuss. As the tour grew, so did
and respect. And now, their momentum. In 1973, the WTA � Building a Championship Culture at
more than ever people was formed. The Virginia Slims Tour Your Club - Kathy Toon
are taking notice. showcased women as a force to be
With the recent recognized. They fought for what they � Creating Space on Groundstrokes
Team USA win at the felt was right, what they deserved and - Sarah Stone
World Cup over the what they had earned.
Netherlands, the fight � Creative Programming for Adults
for equality in sports It is no secret that men still out- - Katie Dellich
is once again on the number women in tennis, both on and
forefront. Even Billie off the court, but women are making � Redefining the Tennis Parent
Jean King got in on headway. What do you get when you - Marianne Werdel and Debbie Graham
the action on twitter. combine hundreds of tennis pros, Shaffer
eleven fabulous speakers and the glitz
But this isn't a � One Doubles System for All Levels of Play
new issue for tennis. In 1968, the of Las Vegas? - Rosie Bareis
introduction of Open Tennis didn't do Day 3 of the 2019
much to improve things for the women USPTA World � The Positive Coaching Alliance-Double-
who played the sport. In fact, the prize Conference. Goal Coach, Culture, Practices and
money gap between men and women We have World Games - Carrie Zarraonandia
continued to grow and the women were Conferences
continually relegated to outside courts, with great � Athlete-Centered Coaching: Pursuit of
but in 1970, despite threats of being speakers Performance and Personal Excellence
banned from the Grand Slams, the every year, so - Kim Bastable
"Original 9" rocked the tennis world. what makes
With the support of World Tennis September 24, � How to Incorporate Fitness into your
Magazine publisher Gladys Heldman, 2019 so special Programming & Why it's Good for Your
and Joe Cullman, Chairman of Philip you ask? Not Business - Michele Krause
Morris, the Virginia Slims Tour was only is it a day full of world class
speakers, these speakers are � How Your Personality Can Make Your
all women! It's Ladies Day at the Coaching Shine - Amanda Fink
World Conference... Events like this
give our female pros a chance to � The Future is Bright: Unique Success Tips
shine. I hear story after story about for the Business Tennis Pro/Dir. of Sports
women in our industry having to work - Paula Scheb
harder, earning less money, getting
fewer breaks, etc. These speakers You can learn more about this
have not let that stop them and have outstanding line-up of speakers at
become leaders in our industry, again USPTAWC.com.
not sitting idly by. They are making
a difference and making themselves The 2019 USPTA World Conference is
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an amazing week full of great education
and speakers, a chance to catch up
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September 24th, a showcase for some of
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Do You Find Yourself MASTER PRO CORNER
Praying For Rain?
Mark McMahon vulnerable to illnesses like colds and flu. Sounds easy, right? That depends!
USPTA Master Pro In your daily professional life, Understanding the concept of work/
life balance is easy. Believing the science
This phrase is often used as whether as a tennis professional, and research that has proven the
a metaphor. As a teaching club manager, business executive benefits of modulating high-intensity
professional, I've heard the words "I'm or employee - feeling lethargic or activity with periods of recovery, is easy
praying for rain" from colleagues many unmotivated can be an important too. Making a plan that includes time-
times. I may have even whispered the warning sign. At a minimum, these blocking for rest and recovery is also a
words myself on occasion. The phrase feelings become a distraction, or result relatively simple exercise. Executing on
"I'm praying for rain" is often used by in you saying something the wrong way, all of the above is the challenge! Getting
someone who does not really want to or without first thinking. At its worst, the mix right takes a conscious effort, a
do something that is soon approaching burnout can threaten your long-term commitment to taking care of yourself,
- (As in, Question: "Are you looking success and professional stability. a commitment to excellence in your
forward to the family reunion picnic next career and life, and ongoing monitoring
weekend?" Response: "No, not really, Burnout and how its symptoms and adjustment. Here are some tips on
actually I'm praying for rain!"). impact your performance is not too how you can stay fresh and focused:
different from what happens when you
With a tennis professional, the phrase become dehydrated when exercising or Seven Tips to help you stop praying
is sometimes used when, without access competing. By the time you're thirsty, for rain - (aka; Avoiding Burnout)
to indoor courts, and feeling tired, worn it's usually too late to quickly adjust and
out, and generally unmotivated to teach rebalance your body chemistry. Simply 1. Make a Plan: Plan your day,
another lesson or run a team practice, "drinking more water' will not be your week, your month and even
the opportunity of an afternoon or day enough - at least in the short term. If you your year within the context
off because of rain is relished! If this is keep exerting energy while remaining of your overall career pathway.
happening to you too often, it might be dehydrated, you can easily get hurt � What's next? Where are you
time for some serious reflection on how even hospitalized. Burnout in your job today, and where are you headed
you're approaching and managing your is no different. Once you feel it, some professionally? Be detailed as you
career and balancing your work life with major adjustments and re-balancing make your plan. Understand that
your real life. are needed before you hurt yourself - or working 7 days a week or 14 hours
your career. even 2 or 3 days a week is not a plan
While we all recognize the signs of for long-term success and career
physical fatigue, the question of burnout Preventing burnout in your advancement.
is a little different. According to the professional life requires that you
team behind the mental health and be proactive. As a guide, I like to use 2. Work Smart: No matter how hard
wellness website, HelpGuide.com, as a comparison, the strategies used you work, there are no guarantees
burnout is defined as a state of by high-performance athletes. The of success. Instead, try working
emotional, physical, and mental most successful athletes set realistic smarter. Commit that you will be
exhaustion caused by excessive and expectations and establish a balanced diligent, focused and industrious,
prolonged stress. It occurs when you training and competition schedule, but that you will also try to
feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, to help stay fresh and focused. The prioritize your time. Remain always
and unable to meet constant demands. athlete's schedule includes both willing to "go the extra mile"
Burnout can also cause long-term high-energy `performance periods' and embrace the spirit of "doing
changes to your body that make you (competition) and planned non- whatever it takes" - but commit also
competition `recovery periods' (rest). to working smart, and be proactive
This same approach will go a long with your schedule to include
way to ensuring that you do not start scheduled periods for recovery.
to suffer `burn out' in your career to
the point where you regularly `pray
for rain.'
48 - USPTA ADDvantage Magazine -- Sept-.-.Oct. 2019
MASTER PRO CORNER
doesn't need to include a drive
to the gym, nor does it have to
include a machine, a dumbbell or
a class of any type. A 20-minute
walk, with or without a four-legged
friend at the end of the leash,
can get the job done. In addition
to all the research flaunting the
medical benefits, regular exercise
has been proven as one of best
mood-boosters out there... and no
one wants a professional in a bad
mood!
6. Turn Off: Our `always on' society
has created unrealistic 24/7
Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused expectations from customers,
by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally managers, and members.
drained, and unable to meet constant demands. Performance expert Joe Burton
3. Recovery: Follow the lead of differences between those people recommends that you turn off the
the best tennis professionals on who engage in creative hobbies data on your phone at the same
the planet - Roger, Rafa, Novak, and those who do not. Having a time each evening. You may be the
schedule time for rest and creative hobby is associated with most important person in your
recovery among your professional positive work-related traits, like group, but your state of mind and
`competition' time. Dr. Jim Loehr creativity and a better attitude on emotional health play a big role
at the Johnson & Johnson Human the job. Other research shows that in the healthy functioning of your
Performance Institute has long employees with hobbies are more family, your business and your life.
advocated the importance of satisfied with their jobs and have There is likely nothing that will
recovery after pushing hard for a lower likelihood of burning out. happen between 8 pm - 7 am that
top-notch performance. The push- If that's not enough of a reason, a can't wait for you.
recover approach helps to build hobby can help you professionally.
speed, strength, and endurance Facebook co-founder and CEO 7. Put on your oxygen mask first: We
in professional athletes, allowing Mark Zuckerberg is quoted as hear this message every time we
those athletes to expand the saying that having a hobby shows fly. You can't help the person you
limits of human performance and a prospective employer that you love if you don't first ensure your
endurance while avoiding injury. have passion and drive. In fact, it's a own survival. Exercise. Workout.
The concept is no different for you question that I always ask potential Walk. Stretch. Breath. Pray. Find
in your professional performance candidates when completing your thing and do it. Make it a
arena. Your plan needs to remain Tennis and Racquet Sports Director priority. No employer wants a
flexible, and include the natural search assignments for clubs. tired, worn-out or worn-down
flow of activity around your team member. Take care of your
professional role on an annual, 5. Exercise: For some, this tip is body and your mind for yourself,
monthly and weekly basis so that considered fundamental, for for those around you and for those
your recovery periods sync with others, a mountain to climb. This with whom you work. *
periods of lower demand for your
time. Mark McMahon is a USPTA Master Professional, and one the tennis industry's
4. Take up a hobby: A study of 400 most recognized Consultants. In 2008, after almost 25 years as a Director of
employees published in the Journal Tennis for two of America's most distinguished private-club tennis programs,
(Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, FL and Dunwoody Country Club in
of Occupational and Organizational Atlanta, GA), Mark founded McMahon Tennis to help private clubs hire the right
Psychology found marked professional as their new Tennis or Racquet Sports Director.
Sept.-Oct. 2019 -- USPTA ADDvantage Magazine - 49
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I N S I D E C O A C H I N G USPTA
BLAME-SHIFTING
IN TENNIS
by Frank Giampaolo, USPTA Elite Professional
Propose a simple question to any ease their fear of failure often caused by includes a full tool belt of strokes:
park & recreation, country club, their lack of proper preparation. When athleticism (such as speed, agility, and
high school or college coach "How often used habitually, these athletes believe stamina), the wide range of customized
do you experience blame-shifting with that they're the victim when in reality, the strategies and tactics found in
your athletes?" I'm confident the answer problem is all their own. mental toughness, and the emotional
will be a resounding "All of the time!" components (such as solutions to
Unfortunately, until this is pointed out, A solution for dealing with these "excuse performance anxieties) as they prepare
most afflicted athletes are unaware that experts" is to ask the athlete to honor their properly for pressure.
they possess this undesirable habit. competitive commitment and try to play
Assisting athletes in overcoming this � even for only a game or two. If the injury 2. Ask members of their entourage to
performance anxiety trait begins with indeed persists, it's acceptable to default. lead by example by making their
awareness. Convincing the athlete to at least show up words match their actions. I've
and try to compete is a critical first step in often witnessed loving parents who
So what is blame-shifting? overcoming this performance anxiety. subscribe to the philosophy that rules
don't apply to them. They routinely
Blame shifting is a process wherein the It's important to reiterate that blame arrive 15 minutes late to their child's
athlete transfers accountability for a shifting is a coping mechanism used to lesson. They make their child skip
possible upcoming catastrophe, essentially deal with stress. When this behavior goes practice when it suits their needs.
evading responsibility. It's common that unchecked, it could negatively affect the Though these parents tell their
athletes fearful of being judged shift blame athlete on and off the court for his or her children "You need to work hard," their
to avoid taking leadership in their own lifetime. actions say "unless there's something
behavior. Athletes who have difficulty more enjoyable to do." Leading by
accepting ownership for their inadequate One solution to eliminating blame- example is key.
training and poor effort are prime shifting begins by replacing the behavior.
contenders of covertly presetting their I highly recommend the FLIP IT game. 3. Design an entourage agreement to
excuses. When you hear a blame shift, smile and move the process from deliberation
say "Flip it!" Ask the athlete to flip their to action. In this contract, each
Blame shifters are found at every level, pessimistic comment into an optimistic party commits to excellence for a
in every club around the world. These one. Essentially this is rewiring their specified period of time. By teaching
athletes routinely point fingers at others problem-based dialog with a solution based life skills, such as accountability and
in their sphere of influence. "I would have response. Changing this performance time management, you'll change your
trained, but my Mom didn't wake me anxiety begins with gentle awareness. Just pretenders into contenders.
up," said 16-year-old Rebecca. "My wife telling an athlete to stop doing any negative
scheduled breakfast with her sister so I behavior rarely works. The solution stems Blame shifting is a common stumbling
couldn't practice," said 43-year-old Joe. from replacing the negative behaviors with block for many in today's athletic arena.
These are typical excuses used as athletes positive actions. It is important to recognize that when
assign the lack of responsibility to others athletes feel they are being judged, blame
within their entourage. An experienced coach can flip this shifting may ensue. Striving to apply the
behavior by encouraging the athlete and above solutions will not only maximize
Another form of self-deception is blaming their entourage to accept responsibility. your athlete's tennis potential, but it
the probable upcoming loss on a phony will also develop strong, confident, and
injury. "I can't play today, my wrist is sore, Here's how: resilient people. *
my knee hurts or I feel sick." These are
what I call ego outs. These psychosomatic 1. Organize daily and weekly planners
ailments are coping mechanisms used to and expect the athlete to be
accountable for completing their
customized developmental plan. This
Sept.-Oct. 2019 -- USPTA ADDvantage Magazine - 51
USPTA NATIONAL BOARD
2020-2021 National Board
President Vice President Vice President Vice President
Feisal Hassan Lane Evans Mark Faber Trish Faulkner
First Vice Vice President Vice President Immediate
President Jason Gilbert Bill Mountford Past President
Rich Slivocka Gary Trost
As of the July deadline, the USPTA Per the USPTA By-Laws, the Board The outgoing Board of Directors shall
National Office did not receive of Directors shall manage the affairs of hold its final meeting prior to December
any candidate challenges for the 2020- the Association between meetings of the 31st of the last year of their Board term.
2021 National Board of Directors, thus Executive Committee. It shall also have The newly elected Board of Directors
the 2020-2021 National Slate will take the power to interpret the bylaws and to shall hold their initial Board meeting on
office on January 1, 2021. The Board of give direction in cases not provided for a date that is after January 1st of the first
Directors will serve a two-year term. therein. year of their Board term.*
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USPTA, Wilson equipment and signage including legendary Swiss professional Roger Federer and
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in extending the endorsement agreement between USPTA and Wilson for an additional three years. (Below) Members of the USPTA
National Board and senior staff at Wilson World Headquarters in Chicago.
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MEMBER NEWS
Frank Sachire Mark Robbins Mary Herrick Jimmy Parker
Elite Professional Frank Professional Mark Robbins Elite Professional Mary Master Professional Jimmy
Sachire, the Austintown was named tennis coach at Herrick was recently inducted Parker, has won eight
Fitch High School tennis Bishop Gorman Catholic into the USPTA Midwest consecutive USTA National
head coach for 28 seasons, School in Tyler, Texas. Division Hall of Fame. Singles Championships. He
was recently inducted Ohio Robbins was formerly Herrick has been a USPTA holds the men's all-time record
State Tennis Hall of Fame. the Jacksonville College member since 1994 and has for national championships
Sachire's teams compiled a athletic director and head served as the Ohio president with 144, is currently ranked
325-164 record, winning two tennis coach, is a certified and as the Midwest Division #1 in the 75 USTA national
league championships and tennis teaching professional president, as well as being rankings, #2 in the ITF World
18 runner-up finishes. A 1963 through the United States a member of the USPTA singles and doubles rankings,
graduate of Fitch, Sachire Professional Tennis national executive committee. and will captain the US team
was a four-year letterman Association for 23 years. She served on the national at the World Cup in Croatia
in football at Mount Union. At Jacksonville College, nominating committee and in September. He currently
Twice, he was an All-Ohio seven of Robbins' Jaguar was the chairperson for the serves as President of the
Conference honoree who teams reached the NJCAA National Division Leaders National Senior Men's
played two season in the NFL. National Tournament. Workshop in 2002. Tennis Association.
Raleigh Grossbaum
USPTA Elite Professional Raleigh Grossbaum was recently named
head coach of the Southern Utah Thunderbird men's tennis
program. Grossbaum, a graduate of the USPTA Leadership Academy
in 2018, played his collegiate tennis at Ferris State University in Big
Rapids, Michigan. Grossbaum graduated from Ferris State in 2017
with a Bachelor's of Science in Professional Tennis Management.
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