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DEPARTMENTS
20
7 Industry News
14 Apparel & Footwear
15 Teaching Professionals
16 Grassroots Tennis: NJTL
18 Racquet Tech
32 Tips & Techniques
34 Your Serve, by Gary Trost

INDUSTRY NEWS
7 National Tennis Center to host
Fortnite Finals
7 TC’s Strokes of Genius
nominated for Emmys
24 26 28
7 WTA, PTR sign partnership

C OV E R P H O T O C O U RT E S Y KO S E R J E W E L E R S T E N N I S C H A L L E N G E ; T H I S PA G E : B A B O L AT, A S B A , S H U T T E R S T O C K , TA L L A H A S S E E T E N N I S C H A L L E N G E R
agreement
7 12th Annual TIA Tennis Forum
set for Aug. 26 in NYC
8 US Open Qualifying extended
to five days
8 Lininger named Dunlop’s
national sales manager
9 Estabrook named president
of Fila North America
9 Dunlop promotion sends fans
to ATP, Next Gen finals
10 Kiawah Island announces
Barth-Hawtin Tennis Academy
10 Short Sets
11 Selkirk announces $300K
pickleball prize pool
FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION RETAILING GRASSROOTS
11 Top pros set to play WTT
season July 14-31 Sizing Pickleball Influence Courting the
12 Rolley, Van Daalen join Them Up Push Peddler Community
PTR board of directors
12 Ball Buddy combines ball A closer look at Two award- Teaching pros Standout stops
mower and hopper the newest—and winning residential play an important on the USTA
quite stylish— projects help role in helping Pro Circuit
12 XTP extends handle of any shoe offerings highlight a sport players find the combine great
racquet or paddle from the top that continues right equipment for tennis with local
13 WTT, CBS Sports manufacturers. to grow in the U.S. their games. involvement.
Sign Multi-Year Deal P. 20 P. 24 P. 26 P. 28

PLUS
36 From the CEO
p.35 40 Immediate Past
President Message
42 Master Pro Corner
36 40 42 48 45 Inside Coaching
Our Valued The Tennis Pro 3D Data USPTA World 52 USTA Accreditation FAQ
Partners of the Future Weigh In on Conference 54 USPTA Mid-Atlantic
Pro Tossing Preview 56 USPTA Elections
58 USPTA Financials
59 Career Development
Read more articles online at www.ADDvantageUSPTA.com 60 Member News

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Sport Life USA as its New Exclusive
Distributor in the US Tennis Market
Lotto Sport Italia, the Italian leading manufacturer of footwear and clothing for sport and leisure,
announces Sport Life USA as its new exclusive distributor in the US tennis market.

Curt Dailey
President WYOMISSING, PA - Sport Life USA, a new company formed for the purpose
Sport Life USA of importing, marketing, and distributing Lotto, will be run by industry veterans
cdailey@lottosportlife.us Curt Dailey and Josh Hausman.

According to Sport Life USA President Dailey, “We think there is great potential
for this brand. It has heritage, performance, and Italian style. Lotto is well
represented on both the ATP and WTA Tours, and the players speak very highly

“
of the product. It made no sense to us that this footwear and apparel line that was
seen on TV every week was not available in the US.”
Josh Hausman
Vice President Josh Hausman will take on the role of VP of Sales. “Lotto is well
Sport Life USA “In our preliminary discussions with retailers, we
represented on
jhausman@lottosportlife.us became convinced that Lotto was going to be
welcome on their retail floor. The tennis specialty both the ATP
market is in need of more “special” brands, and Lotto and WTA
fits that niche.” Tours, and the

According to Luca Tomat,

Head of Sales International
of Lotto Sport Italia, “We
“ players speak
very highly of
the product.”

are truly excited about Lotto

Sport Italia’s partnership with Kevin Anderson
ATP Singles World No. 7
Sport Life USA Inc. The
team which has been set up to lead the development of
Lotto Tennis lines in the USA is very professional and
fully dedicated to serving sports enthusiasts of all levels
calling for our brand’s wider availability in the market.
Elise Mertens With this partnership comes the presentation of our
WTA Doubles World No. 6
SS20 tennis collection, which contains the strongest and
most exciting shoe lineup we’ve developed in our glorious 46-year history. I am
therefore certain that all the retailers who are going to join hands with Sport Life
USA, as well as old and new fans, will greatly appreciate Lotto’s much anticipated
return to the US market.”

ABOUT SPORT LIFE USA

Curt Dailey - President
Currently serves as CEO of Laserfibre, LLC. His primary role is to oversee Global Sales, manufacturing and product
innovation while maintaining a strong focus on customer partnerships. Dailey re-launched Laserfibre after a successful
20+ year career within the tennis industry. Previous roles include Sales Manager and Product Development for
companies including Prince, Gamma and Tecnifibre USA.

Josh Hausman - Vice President

Currently serves as Director of Sales and Marketing for Laserfibre, LLC. He oversees domestic sales, marketing and
promotions. Hausman transitions into this role after a career with adidas as a Regional Sales Manager and Key Accounts
Manager. Prior to this, he was responsible for various sales and marketing roles at Tecnifibre USA. He started his career
in tennis as the Head Coach at USC Upstate and later as Men’s Assistant at Georgia Tech.
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supports the vital contributions coaches

FLUSHING MEADOWS
make to the success of the tour,” says WTA

USTA National Tennis Center CEO and Chairman Steve Simon. “I’m excit-
ed by the potential for the WTA’s partnership

To Host Fortnite Game Finals with PTR to see an increase in the number of
certified and licensed women tennis coaches
worldwide.”

12th Annual TIA Forum

Set for Aug. 26 in NYC
The 12th Annual TIA Tennis Forum will
be Monday, Aug. 26, at the Grand Hyatt
New York, starting at 8:30 a.m.
The Tennis Forum will include the
latest news and research about the state
of the tennis industry, business insights,
updates on grow-the-game initiatives,
and recognition of the 2019 Tennis
Industry Hall of Fame inductees.
This year’s Forum also will include
an interactive “Discovery Challenge,”
drawing out creative ideas to help
address the issues of engagement and
retention in tennis.
Stay tuned for more information and

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registration at TennisIndustry.org/forum.

TC’s ‘Strokes of Genius’

he USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York will be Nominated for Sports Emmys
the venue for the inaugural Fortnite World Cup Finals, to be held July
26-28. Fortnite is an online video game developed by Epic Games.
The event at the NTC will feature a $30 million prize pool, with the
champion individual player taking home at least $3 million.
The competition will include the top 100 solo players and top 50 duos teams.
Actual competition will take place in Arthur Ashe Stadium, but the surrounding
grounds of the National Tennis Center will be “transformed into a Fortnite environ-
ment,” according to a statement.
“We look forward to playing a role in this cultural sensation, with the chance to
showcase the National Tennis Center in an entirely new way,” says Danny Zausner,
the COO of the USTA’s NTC. Tickets start at $50 for a three-day pass.
Tennis Channel's first full-length feature
film, Strokes of Genius, has been nominated
WTA and PTR Sign Coach Program has been designed to pro- for two Sports Emmy Awards by the National
Partnership Agreement fessionalize, standardize and recognize the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The
The WTA and PTR signed an agreement important role of coaching on the WTA Tour. program is a finalist for the Outstanding
designating PTR as an Official Partner of the Under the new agreement, WTA and PTR Long Sports Documentary and Outstand-
WTA Coach Program. For several years, PTR will partner on community outreach and ing Musical Direction awards, which will be
C O U RT E S Y U S TA

and WTA have worked together to facilitate educational projects, including certification announced at the 40th Annual Sports Emmy
formal coaching pathways for tour-level through the WTA Tour Coach Program—with Awards ceremony in New York City May 20.
players and their coaches. a particular focus on former WTA tour players. Additionally, network announcer Ian Eagle
Established in January 2017, the WTA “The WTA Coach Program highlights and was nominated for the Outstanding Sports

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Personality–Play-by-Play award for his
work with Tennis Channel, CBS Sports
and Turner Sports.
Tennis Channel produced Strokes of
Genius in conjunction with Amblin Televi-
sion, creative-production company Rock
Paper Scissors and Wimbledon's All Eng-
land Lawn Tennis Club. Author Jon Wert-
heim, whose 2009 book Strokes of Genius:
Federer, Nadal, and the Greatest Match
Ever Played inspired the film, also co-
produced the documentary. Wertheim,
the executive editor and senior writer for
Sports Illustrated, regularly appears on
Tennis Channel. The film's musical score
was written by award-winning composer
Jeremy Turner.
US Open Qualifying
Extended to Five Days
The 2019 US Open Qualifying Tour-
nament will begin on Monday, Aug.
19, and run through Friday, Aug. 23,
marking the first time the tournament
will begin on a Monday, rather than
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Tuesday. It also extends the event to five JEFF WILLIAMS
days, from four days in previous years. EDITOR
The move to a five-day event will allow for PETER FRANCESCONI
greater scheduling flexibility for the US
MANAGING EDITOR
Open Qualifying Tournament, providing a
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The US Open Qualifying Tournament CREATIVE DIRECTOR
IAN KNOWLES
features 128 men and 128 women
attempting to win three matches to earn SENIOR EDITOR
berths into the main draw; in total,16 ED McGROGAN
men and 16 women will earn a spot in the
ART DIRECTOR
2019 US Open main draw. The US Open CRHISTIAN RODRIGUEZ
Qualifying event, which is free to the
public, is the fifth biggest tournament in PRODUCTION EDITOR
SAM CHASE
the U.S. Last year’s tournament awarded
more than $3 million in prize money. SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
BOB PATTERSON
Lininger Named Dunlop CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
National Sales Manager CYNTHIA CANTRELL, PEG CONNOR,
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industry experience, has been a territory
manager for the Southeast region for
Dunlop. He will report to Vice President
and General Manager Kai Nitsche.
Estabrook Named President
of Fila North America
Fila North America has appointed
Jennifer Estabrook as its president.
Estabrook succeeds Jon Epstein, who
passed away suddenly in February.
Estabrook, who was the company's
Chief Operating Officer, had most
recently been acting president of Fila
North America.
The announcement followed news
of record revenue, profits and stock
price for parent company Fila Korea. In
2018, revenue for Fila North America
reached its highest level since Epstein
assumed leadership in 2007.
“Jennifer has the industry savvy,
financial and operational command,
and passion for the brand to guide Fila
to its next stage,” says Fila Chairman
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Dunlop Promotion Sends Fans
to ATP, Next Gen Finals
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motion will send two sets of
winners to the 2019 Nitto ATP
Finals in London, three sets of winners
to the 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals in
Milan, and 24,000 new ATP balls to
tennis players across the country.
The promotion comes on the heels of
Dunlop’s new agreement as the official
ball of the ATP Tour. Tennis fans can
find special codes inside cans of Dun-
lop ATP Extra Duty, ATP Regular Duty,
ATP Championship Extra Duty or ATP
Championship Regular Duty balls, and
enter them on play.dunlopsports.com.
Fans can also enter online, without
a ball purchase, by visiting the same
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IHG Hotels & Resorts is the new
official hotel and hotel loyalty partner
for the US Open. The multiyear agree-
ment will begin with the 2019 US Open,
and includes sponsorship of the West-
ern & Southern Open in Cincinnati, part
of the US Open Series.
Australia will host France in the Fed
Cup Final Nov. 9-10. In a World Group
Playoff in April, the U.S. defeated Swit-
zerland, 3-2, and will be eligible to com-
pete for the Fed Cup final in 2020. Other
Playoff winners were Czech Republic,
Germany and Spain.
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its “Selkirk Growth Progam” and pledg-
ing to donate 1,000 pickleball paddles
to schools, youth organizations, first re-
sponders and charitable organizations.
French bank BNP Paribas will no
longer be the title sponsor of the ITF’s
Davis Cup. BNP Paribas, which has
sponsored the Davis Cup since 2001,
will remain a partner of the ITF, with a
focus on women’s and junior tennis.
Kourts Inc., a booking and manage-
ment software-as-a-service (SaaS) for
tennis facilities, instructors and players
aimed at growing the sport, has named
Brad Wills, former chief strategy officer
at Mindbody Inc., as an advisor.
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USPTA Pro Develops
Cooling Device
The new Chillimanjaro, developed by
USPTA pro Dean Caccamo of North Caro-
lina, clips to the neckline of most shirts,
keeping a player’s neck cool during play.
“I'm a fan of the ice towel to the back
of the neck, but you obviously can't play
with one, so I took that concept a step
further,” Caccamo says. The Chillimanjaro
is a zippered pocket that holds ice or any
other coolant and clips to a shirt’s neck-
line. Once in place it stays in place—and
out of the way on the back of the shirt,
says Caccamo. Contact deanstennis@
yahoo or visit chillimanjaro.com.
Kiawah Island Announces
Barth-Hawtin Tennis Academy
Kiawah Island Golf Resort announced
the creation of the Barth-Hawtin
Tennis Academy, a world-class
program that offers comprehensive
development for highly competitive
junior tennis players.
The new program results from
the partnership of the Barth Tennis
Academy launched at Kiawah Island
Golf Resort in 2015 and Bruce Hawtin,
who has headed the Tennis Academy
at River Run Country Club in Charlotte,
N.C. for the past 15 years. Former tour
player Roy Barth is the founding direc-
tor of tennis at Kiawah Island.
Ashaway Announces New
Color for Squash String
C O U RT E S Y D E A N CA C C A M O, A S H AWAY
Ashaway will begin offering its popular
SuperNick ZX Micro squash string in a
distinct new color: bright orange with a
blue spiral. SNZX Micro is an 18-gauge
squash string with a multifilament nylon
core wrapped in a special wear layer of
Zyex filaments.
Designed to provide touch while
maintaining excellent tension control,
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SuperNick ZX Micro is intended for play-
ers who require superior durability, better
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control and increased power, but still
want the feel of a multifilament nylon
SuperNick string, says Ashaway.
Selkirk Announces $300K
Pickleball Prize Pool
ers and the top Americans in the sport,” says
WTT CEO Carlos Silva. “We are excited to
see our tennis stars lend their talent towards
this unique league and embrace the team
approach to tennis as they compete for the
King Trophy.”
Williams, poised to play her 14th WTT
season, returns to the Washington Kastles,
where she’ll join ATP Tour players Frances
Tiafoe and Nick Kyrgios. Top-ranked Ameri-
can John Isner will suit up for the New York
Empire, along with teammate Mardy Fish,
the current U.S. Davis Cup captain.
The WTT also expanded this year, with the
Orlando Storm and the Vegas Rollers as new
franchises. Bob and Mike Bryan will play for

Selkirk Sport, a leading pickle-

ball paddle and accessories brand,
announced that $300,000 will
be available as part of the 2019
Player Incentive pool, a 50 percent
increase from 2018. As part of the
incentive program, $77,400 was
up for grabs to Team Selkirk mem-
bers at the US Open Pickleball
Championships held in Naples,
Fla., in late April-early May.
Selkirk’s Player Incentive
Pool for 2019 is offered to brand
ambassadors as a bonus to the
tournament prize money. In
many cases, the Selkirk incen-
tive pool prize money is greater
than the tournament purse. The
player incentive pool is for the
top finishers in each respective
professional pickleball division,
including singles, doubles and
mixed doubles.
“Increasing our incentive
pool by 50 percent to $300,000
reinforces our overall com-
mitment to support our brand
ambassadors while continuing to
invest in the growth of pickle-
ball,” says Selkirk Sport Manag-
ing Partner Rob Barnes.

Top Pros Set to Play

WTT Season in July
Seven-time Grand Slam singles
champion Venus Williams, along
with Bob and Mike Bryan, the most
decorated doubles team in tennis
history, are among the tennis stars
SHUTTERSTOCK

who will play in the 44th season of

World TeamTennis from July 14 to 31.
“World TeamTennis continues to
attract many of the world’s best play-

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Vegas, along with Sam Querrey and Reilly
Opelka. Orlando will feature Madison
Keys and Feliciano Lopez.
For more information and schedules,
visit www.wtt.com.
USRSA Names MRT, CS, PRA
Master Racquet Technician
• Joseph Colitz, Reading, Pa.
Certified Stringer
• Carol Tomlinson, Wynnewood, Pa.
Professional Racquet Advisors
• Sydni Lewis, Fayetteville, N.C.
• James McCollum, Sparks, Nev.
• Henry Murray, Fayetteville, N.C.
Lynne Rolley, Martin Van
Daalen Elected to PTR Board
The PTR board of directors elected
Lynne Rolley and Martin Van Daalen to
three-year terms as directors at large.
They join current directors-at-large Leo
Alonso and Lucy Garvin. Karl Hale is
board president, Delaine Mast is vice
president, Ken DeHart is secretary and
Jack Waite is treasurer. Rodney Harmon is
PTR’s immediate past president.
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High-Performance Wheelchair
Added to USTA Play Dev
USTA Player Development has added
high-performance wheelchair tennis to
its organizational structure. Jason Har-
nett, national manager and head coach
for Team USA Wheelchair, will lead the
high-performance group out of the USTA
National Campus in Orlando, Fla., report-
ing to Dr. Paul Lubbers, senior director of
Education & Sport Science.
"High Performance Wheelchair
Tennis is one of the most demanding
event categories in our sport," says
Martin Blackman, USTA Player Develop-
ment general manager. "Over the past
two years, Player Development has
worked seamlessly with Jason and his
team, but now we can fully leverage our
resources to support the best wheelchair
tennis players in the country."
XTP Extends the Handle
of Any Racquet or Paddle
Have your players ever wanted to play with
an extended version of their current racquet?
Now, it’s easy to extend the length of any
racquet or paddle with the new XTP Tennis
Butt Cap.
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factory butt cap and install the XTP, with
its patented “heat fit” technology. The
XTP can add about half an inch or slightly
more to the overall length of the racquet.
“The XTP Tennis Butt Cap is an easy
and inexpensive way to customize a rac-
quet or paddle handle and give players
exactly what they’re looking for to play
their best,” says inventor John R. Keller.
The original XTP sometimes had a
slight build-up where the cap slipped
over the handle. “Some players like that
small build-up,” Keller says, “but now the
new patented system includes a slight
taper to the handle to accommodate the
XTP butt cap, so there is no build-up, for
players who prefer that type of feel.”
For more, visit xtptennisbuttcap.com
or call 818-625-3634.
Ball Buddy Combines
Ball Mower, Hopper
The Ball Buddy is a patent-pending
tennis ball pickup system that sweeps
balls in, then lifts them up and depos-
its them into a basket that is ready for
players and teaching pros to use. No
bending to pick up balls, or transfer-
ring clumsy baskets full of balls to a
hopper, is required.
“The Ball Buddy does it all, in one
easy glide,” says its inventor, Barbara
Askenazi. The unit combines the jobs
of a ball mower and instructor carts
“in one efficient, space-saving prod-
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uct,” while offering more hitting time
for players. For more information,
visit surewinllc.com or contact info@
surewinllc.com or 303-875-7735.
Sotheby’s CFO is New Chairman
of Int'l. Tennis Hall of Fame
Michael F. Goss, executive vice presi-
dent and CFO of Sotheby's, has been
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IMG Academy announced that
Jimmy Arias has been promoted to
Director of Tennis. Arias joined the
Academy as director of player develop-
ment in 2018, and will now oversee
all aspects of the Academy program,
including boarding school, camps, pro-
fessional player training and events. In
related news, IMG Academy also named
longtime coach Pat Harrison to director
of tennis operations.
Steve Moeglin has joined LSI Industries
as director of national accounts. He will
be responsible for leading the commercial
sales team focused on large national
lighting, graphics and digital solutions
retail customers.
elected chairman of the Board of Gov-
ernors of the International Tennis Hall
of Fame, following his three-year term
as vice chairman. Goss succeeds John
Arnhold.
Charlie Pasarell, a longtime industry
leader and a 2013 ITHOF inductee, has
been elected Vice Chairman. Stan Smith
remains International Tennis Hall of Fame
president.
World TeamTennis, CBS Sports
Sign Multi-Year TV Deal
World TeamTennis and CBS Sports
signed a multi-year television partner-
ship spanning both broadcast and
cable. The deal will start this summer,
highlighted by CBS Television
Network broadcasting the Philadel-
phia Freedoms facing the Vegas Roll-
ers on July 21.
CBS Sports Network will televise 15
WTT matches throughout the season,
starting on July 15. The network will
also air the semifinals and finals from
Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday,
Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 (7 p.m. ET,
both days).
The 44th WTT regular season will
run July 14-31. The league features
eight franchises around the U.S.
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Retired pro and former world No. 9 Longtime pro and junior tennis advocate
Nicolas Almagro (below) is the new tennis Mark Platt was inducted into the St. Louis
academy director at La Manga Club in Tennis Hall of Fame in April.
Murcia, Spain. He’ll be in charge of day-
to-day operations at the resort’s tennis Dana Andrews is the 2019-2020 presi-
center, which features 28 courts and has dent elect for the USTA Florida Board of
hosted some of the most prestigious Directors. She replaces Chuck Gill, who
events in the game, including the Davis resigned the office when he was named to
Cup, Fed Cup and ATP tournaments. the USTA National Board of Directors for
the current term.
Legacy Building Solutions, a manufac-
turer of custom fabric structures, has
added Pat Hamilton to its staff as a build-
ing and project design consultant for
the military industry. He has 18 years of
tactical sales experience in military and
public sector services.
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APPAREL & FOOTWEAR
Italian Style
New distributor Sport Life USA brings
storied apparel and footwear brand
Lotto to the U.S. market.
By Peter Francesconi
L
otto puts its best foot
forward and is ready to
play ball.
Sport Life USA, a new
company based in Wyo-
missing, Pa., is now the
exclusive U.S. distributor of apparel and
footwear from Lotto Sport Italia. Under
the leadership of two sports industry
veterans, President Curt Dailey and
Vice President Josh Hausman, Sport
Life USA will import, market and dis-
tribute Lotto products.
Dailey currently serves as CEO of
Laserfibre LLC, which he re-launched
after a successful 20-plus-year career
in the tennis industry. He has held key
roles with Prince, Gamma and Tecni-
fibre USA. Hausman currently serves
as director of sales and marketing for
Laserfibre. With Sport Life USA, he
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Retailing
will oversee domestic sales, marketing
and promotions. Hausman was a sales
manager and key accounts manager for
Adidas for many years and held sales/
marketing roles at Tecnifibre. He began
his career as a college tennis coach.
“We’re extremely excited about this
opportunity to grow the Lotto brand in
the U.S market,” Dailey says. “With its
heritage in tennis, combined with qual-
ity, performance-oriented and stylish
products, we’re confident this brand
will appeal to all player levels.”
Starting this summer, Dailey says
Sport Life USA’s initial order will arrive
at its warehouse for distribution in
Fall/Winter 2019, with a broader line
of products already secured for Spring/
Summer 2020.
Lotto products are well-represented
on both the ATP and WTA tours.
World No. 6 Kevin Anderson
wore Lotto during his run
to the quarterfinals of the
2019 Miami Open.
Pro players who have sported Lotto
on court include Kevin Anderson,
Alize Cornet, Agnieszka Radwanska,
Kristyna Pliskova, Elise Mertens,
Viktor Troicki, David Ferrer, Carlos
Suarez Navarro and Daniil Medvedev.
“Virtually every week, Lotto has
tremendous exposure through its rela-
tionship with a variety of professional
players,” Dailey notes. “We felt there
was an opportunity to build off that
exposure to offer Lotto apparel and
footwear to all players in the U.S.”
“Lotto fills an important niche in ten-
nis specialty retailing,” adds Hausman.
“We’ve talked with many retailers, and
they’re enthusiastic about the Lotto
performance brand.”
The storied sportswear brand was
established in 1939 by the Caberlotto
family, who were the owners of a soccer
team. Its long history of sponsored
tennis athletes includes an impressive
list: Martina Navratilova, Boris Becker,
Thomas Muster, John Newcombe,
Andres Gomez and Jose Luis Clerc.
Today, Lotto Sport Italia distrib-
utes its products in more than 100
countries. Sport Life USA will handle
distribution of all Lotto products across
the U.S., including shoes, apparel and
accessories, such as bags, headbands,
hats and wristbands.
“This is an exciting time for tennis
players in the U.S.,” Dailey says. “Wheth-
er players and fans remember the Lotto
products of the past, or are new to the
brand, we know they’ll appreciate
Lotto’s strong presence in the U.S. with
its quality footwear and apparel. We
look forward to helping the sport and
A S S O C I AT E D P R E S S
business of tennis to grow in the U.S.” 
For more on the Lotto brand and
products, visit lotto.sportlife.us or call
484-261-2100.
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Teaching Professionals
USTA ACCREDITATION
Plan of Action
Fully accredited by the USTA, the
USPTA is poised to help elevate the
standards of how tennis is delivered.
By Peter Francesconi
I
n mid-January, the independent
Accreditation Review Commit-
tee formed by the USTA granted
full accreditation to the USPTA.
As part of that designation, both
the USTA and USPTA have agreed to
cooperate on a number of initiatives,
with the goal of raising the standards of
the tennis teaching profession.
An important condition of this part-
nership is that the USTA has made a
commitment not to get into the business
of certifying teaching professionals.
“The USTA has long maintained
that we have no interest in being in the
teaching pro certification business,”
says Kurt Kamperman, chief executive
SHUTTERSTOCK
of the USTA National Campus who from
2003 to 2018 was the head of the USTA’s
Community Tennis Division. “Our
goal is to attract and retain new tennis
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players, and the best way to achieve that
is to provide an exceptional on-court
experience. Certified teaching profes-
sionals are the front line in delivering
that on-court experience.”
In meeting these new standards,
teaching pros from accredited organiza-
tions will receive a variety of benefits.
These will include priority listing on the
Net Generation Coach Search website,
along with free Safe Play training and
a background screen every two years.
Because it’s important that those who
hire teaching pros be aware of these new
educational standards and the Safe Play
requirements, a co-branded advertising
campaign will be launched this summer
to educate both consumers and facility
owners and managers.
“We’re making a commitment to have
all of our members Safe Play trained and
TennisIndustry
Our goal is to attract
and retain new tennis
players, and the best way to
achieve that is to provide
an exceptional on-court
experience.
background-checked by January 2021,”
notes USPTA CEO John Embree. “If fa-
cilities are going to hire our pros, we want
them to be assured that not only are they
hiring the best trained pros but they can
be confident of a safe environment for all
of their customers, especially kids.”
Other areas of cooperation include:
• Starting in January 2021, USTA mem-
ber organization clubs with four courts
or more that hire full-time teaching pros
will be required to hire professionals
from an accredited organization.
• Facilities that run USTA-sanctioned
events must have all full-time profes-
sionals on staff from an accredited
organization.
• The USPTA and USTA will work to
drive the next generation of tennis pros
to Professional Tennis Management
undergraduate and graduate programs,
providing a path to a career in the indus-
try. PTM program graduates will be cer-
tified from a USTA-accredited organiza-
tion, meaning in the near-term, they’ll
be USPTA-certified professionals.
• USPTA professionals will have access
to extensive continuing-education op-
portunities and online education to ex-
pand their depth of knowledge and stay
up to date on coaching developments.
Embree says the USPTA, together
with the USTA, will develop 400 educa-
tion modules for teaching pros over the
next two years. This educational content
will be hosted on a platform called
Blackboard ULTRA, which hundreds of
colleges currently use.
“This will continue to be a great
deal of additional work to comply with
these high accreditation standards,”
Embree says. “But it’s not just about the
USPTA; this is about raising the bar for
the whole industry and the long-term
health of our sport.” •
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GrassrootsTennis

NJTL NETWORK expansion and evolution as NJTL’s

50 Years of Learning mission grew from merely attracting

more children to the game, to opening

& Legacy opportunities for low-income, mostly

black and Hispanic youth through ten-
nis—and using the sport as a vehicle to
Created by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell keep those kids engaged in education.
“When Charlie and Arthur chal-
and Sheridan Snyder, NJTL transforms lenged me to find a program for kids, I
said, ‘OK, [but] you’ve got to help me.
the lives of thousands of kids every year. You’ve got to promote NJTL for the kids
of color and the Hispanic kids because
By Erin Maher that’s the new population we're going
after,’” Snyder recalls. “And they did.
(Editor’s Note: As the National Junior Tennis and Learning network celebrates They spoke to it everywhere they went.”
its 50th anniversary in 2019, we present here and in subsequent issues short NJTL expanded each year, thanks to
profiles of some of the key leaders of NJTL throughout its five decades. Our thanks dedicated individuals who shared the
to the USTA for its assistance. Visit USTAFoundation.com for more on the 50th vision. NJTL alumni includes several
anniversary of the NJTL network.) notable pros, including former Top 5
player James Blake, current Top 40

I
n 1968, as the world saw
significant political and social
transformation, the world of
tennis also saw major change.
That year, the amateur players
nity—came together to discuss a unique
concept: getting more kids involved in
tennis.
A year later, the National Junior Ten-
nis and Learning (NJTL) network was
player Frances Tiafoe, former US Open
quarterfinalist Rodney Harmon, and
Serena and Venus Williams.
But more importantly, NJTL has
helped open doors to education and
opportunity for countless young people.
It has improved thousands of young
lives and inpsired thousands of accom-
P H O T O S C O U RT E S Y U S TA

who had long filled the top
tournaments’ draws began to share the
spotlight with professionals, ushering
in tennis’ Open era. It was also the year
that Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and
Sheridan Snyder—prominent figures
on the court and in the tennis commu-
founded, and over the past 50 years, it
has transformed the lives of hundreds
of thousands of youth.
By 1971, 50 NJTL chapters had been
established throughout the U.S., reach-
ing 25,000 youngsters annually in pub-
lic parks. The first eight years saw great
plished adults.
Now under the auspices of the USTA
Foundation, NJTL includes a robust
300 chapters around the country that
reach 180,000 youth per year. And its
success stories continue to be written
every day.

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NJTL has helped open doors to education and opportunity
for countless young people. It has improved thousands of lives
and inspired thousands of accomplished adults.
DAVID DINKINS
NYJTL, NJTL National
Initiatives
For David Dinkins, who was mayor of
New York City from 1990 through 1993,
Arthur Ashe was the driving force that
helped get him involved in NJTL. “He
was so passionate about NJTL,” says
the former mayor, who attends the US
Open every year, greeting NJTL par-
ticipants and their families.
A longstanding supporter, Dinkins,
at the suggestion of New York Junior
Tennis & Learning founder Skip Hart-
man, started hosting the NJTL Essay
Contest reception at his home. The
event, though, “has gotten so big now
that we hold it at the National Tennis
Center,” Dinkins says.
For the 91-year-old Dinkins, NJTL
is all about doing what’s best for future
generations. “It’s important that we are
making a contribution to the broader
community,” he notes. “We don’t own
this planet; we hold it in trust for the
children.”
Dinkins most enjoys seeing the im-
pact NJTL has on its participants.
“It’s done a great job because there’s
an emphasis on education as well as
tennis,” he says, “which is so very, very
important.”
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BARBARA WYNNE
NJTL of Indianapolis
Barbara Wynne has been involved with
NJTL since its beginnings. In fact, she
was on Indianapolis’ public courts at
her local high school five years earlier,
in 1964, promoting a public courts pro-
gram. That program grew into NJTL
of Indianapolis, and now encompasses
some 34 pubic tennis courts.
“At first, we called it ‘Riverside
Upswing,’” Wynne recalls. But then,
“The next thing we knew, we met with
Arthur [Ashe] in Chicago, I think it
was 1970. He’d already started [NJTL]
in New York, and I went there and
decided that whatever he was doing, I
would support.”
At 85 years old, Wynne continues to
teach and share the sport with kids.
“To this day, I dedicate everything of
my tennis work to the late Arthur Ashe.
No question, my relationship with him
and his goals and ideals have fostered
my continued interest in the sport, and
particularly in teaching,” says Wynne,
who also is a judge in the annual NJTL
Essay Contest.
“My trophies are the children that
I feel have gone on to promote tennis
and gone on to live good lives. If I’ve
had anything to do with their goodness,
I’m very proud of that.”
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CHARLIE PASARELL
NJTL National,
Indian Wells NJTL
Charlie Pasarell, who hails from Puerto
Rico, had an impressive junior career,
then went on to play at UCLA—where
he met Arthur Ashe. The two were top
players on the pro tour, where they met
former University of Virginia star and
businessman Sheridan Snyder.
Pasarell recalls: “[Sheridan] came to
Arthur and I … and says, ‘I want to start
this program … to take tennis out of the
private clubs and put it into the public
parks.’ … So between the three of us, we
[came] up with all kinds of ideas.”
Snyder met with New York City
mayor John Lindsay and arranged
access to public courts, along with ac-
cess to courts in Richmond, Va., (Ashe’s
hometown) and Connecticut (where
Snyder lived). Ashe and Pasarell were
represented by ProServ, and Donald
Dell and others in the company helped
to arrange sponsorships for the fledg-
ling program. Meanwhile, both pros
would make appearances at NJTL sites.
“Whatever things I might have
accomplished in the sport, the thing
that I’m most proud of is the fact that
I was one of the founding members of
National Junior Tennis and Learning.”
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
Simple But Significant
There are important factors to
consider when deciding whether to
use one piece of string or two.
By Bob Patterson
Executive Director, USRSA
I
t seems like a simple choice
when stringing: Do you want
to use one piece of string for
both mains and crosses, or
cut the string into two pieces,
using one for the mains and the
remainder for the crosses?
Unless there is a compelling reason to
use one or two pieces of string, then it is
the choice of the stringer to decide what
would be best.
In the case of hybrid stringing, the de-
cision is made for you. Over the last 10
years or so, hybrid stringing has become
very popular, in which case you’ll need
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Racquet Tech
to use two different strings for custom-
ers looking for such a set-up.
Otherwise, it is up to you, but there
are plenty of considerations. On frames
where the mains end and tie off at the
throat, then the cross-string installation
would start at the throat and be installed
bottom to top if using the one-piece
method. The USRSA highly discourages
this practice, though, even if the manu-
facturer allows it. Installing cross strings
in this manner puts much more stress on
the frame than installing them from the
top down. In fact, some manufacturers,
including Head and Yonex, warn that
Many stringers consider
a two-piece job to be more
consistent, since both sides of
the mains are installed in
the same manner.
installing crosses from the bottom up
will void the racquet’s warranty.
There are other considerations for
using two pieces rather than one. For in-
stance, if you are using a delicate string,
such as natural gut, two pieces will save a
lot of wear and tear on the cross strings,
since that portion will only be handled
during cross installation.
Many stringers consider a two-piece
job to be more consistent, since both
sides of the mains are installed in the
same manner. I have heard the argument
that one-piece string jobs are superior
since there will be less loss of tension
with two knots instead of four, but if you
are tying a good knot, the tension loss is
minimal, and is uniform with both sides.
In my early days as a stringer at pro
tour events, the use of two knots was
prevalent and often asked for by players.
As a result, several variations of “box”
or “around-the-world” (ATW) patterns
were developed by stringers to facilitate
the players’ requests and still install
the crosses from the top down. These
requests, of course, diminished greatly
in the last decade with the popularity
of hybrid stringing. But I was genuinely
surprised this past summer when I
worked the Atlanta Open to hear most
pro players requesting four knots, even if
they didn’t use a hybrid.
There are a few patterns that require
bottom-to-top stringing. Many badmin-
ton frames are designed this way and will
actually fatigue or collapse if the crosses
are installed starting at the top. Some
racquetball and squash racquets with
unique patterns also call for bottom-up
stringing for various reasons.
The bottom line, though, is to follow
the directions provided in the USRSA
A S S O C I AT E D P R E S S
Stringer’s Digest, and if the pattern
provides a choice of either one-piece or
two—and the one-piece shows crosses
starting at the throat and working up to
the top—then go with the two-piece. •
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Are your players looking to replace their current
shoes with an updated model? Take a look at these
new offerings from the top manufacturers.
I
t might just be a
case of semantics,
but when most
tennis players pur-
chase tennis shoes,
they’re generally
not buying shoes that are
“new” to them; they’re buy-
ing a “replacement” pair.
Avid and frequent tennis
players tend to go with what
has been working for them.
For players looking to
replace their existing shoes
with a new pair of the same,
they first need to admit that
the good times are over for
their current footwear—
that while the shoes may
still be stylish and attrac-
tive, and even comfortable,
their current pair no longer
adequately supports either
their game or their health—
and probably should be
relegated to gardening.
A high-performance
hard-court hitter might
consider replacing footwear
in months, or even weeks,
although hopefully not if
they wear shoes featuring a
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R E TA I L I N G
FOOTWEAR
Sizing Them Up
By Kent Oswald
six-month durability guar-
antee. The social, clay-court
doubles player may be well
served by their choice for
nine months or more before
it's time for a change.
Particularly for shoes on
the lighter, less-durable end
of the spectrum, the players’
challenge is to know when
“comfort” may degrade
enough to signal support
breakdown. Part of the
problem for many players is
that they wear only one pair
of shoes when they play, so
the breakdown in comfort
or support may happen so that way players will have an ing, or their body might be
gradually they don’t notice immediate point of compar- changing (or growing, in the
it until it becomes critical to ison for the breakdown in case of juniors) so they need
their game or health. support or cushioning that to find shoes better suited to
But there might be a way has occurred with the pair their health and well-being.
to help players realize their they wear more regularly. It Or, simply, they may need
current pair of shoes are can also keep them coming a change in colorways or
no longer functioning at back to your store to replace style—or might need to co-
optimal levels: by promoting pairs on a regular basis. ordinate with team apparel.
the idea that players have at Of course, though, there Whenever, or however,
least two identical pairs of are plenty of times when inspiration for new court
court shoes on hand. They simply buying the same shoes hits players, here are
can play regularly with one replacement pair no longer brands and styles that you
pair, then occasionally trade will work for a player. Their should consider. (Prices are
off with their fresher pair— style of game may be chang- suggested retail.)
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For players looking to replace their existing shoes

with a new pair of the same, they first need to admit that
the good times are over for their current footwear.

ADIDAS / adidas.com/ 971-234-2300 BABOLAT / babolat.com / 877-316-9435

The latest silhouette to feature the iconic three stripes will
be the SoleCourt Boost Tennis (men’s, $160), debuting in
June and with additional colorways released in October.
P H O T O S C O U RT E S Y A D I DA S, B A B O L AT, F I L A , H E A D, K- S W I S S, L O T T O
Highlighted by an updated upper, the Propulse Fury (men’s
and women’s, $120) appears with a new black/blue design
beginning this summer. Also new is the Jet Mach II (men’s
and women’s, $120), which coordinates with the previously
released Jet Junior ($70).

FILA / fila.com HEAD / head.com K-SWISS / kswiss.com LOTTO / lotto.sportlife.us /

800-845-FILA
Endorsed by Top 10 pros
Karolina Pliskova and John
Isner, among others, the
lightweight and flexible Axi-
lus 2 Energized (men’s and
women’s, $110) is available in
chic colorways and will have
limited-edition styles debut-
ing at this year's US Open.
800-289-7366
Equally durable, but a touch
lighter than the Revolt
Pro 3.0 that premiered in
February, the multi-court
Revolt Pro 3.0 LTD (men’s
and women’s $119.95) adds
a limited-edition summery-
blue version to the line.
800-938-8000
The company’s lightest shoe
ever, the Aero Knit (men’s
and women’s, $160), pro-
vides comfort and rebound,
while the Ultrashot 2 (men’s
and women’s, $135) is slight-
ly lighter and a touch more
comfortable than before, but
still just as durable. Both re-
ceive new color treatments
this summer.
484-261-2100
Created to provide stabil-
ity and enhance agility, the
lightweight Mirage 100 CLY
(men’s, $140) supports play
on clay with a full herring-
bone sole and an emphasis
on comfort as well as signifi-
cant energy return.

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Promote the idea that players have at least two identical pairs of shoes
on hand. Players can play regularly with one pair, then occasionally trade off
with their fresher pair, so they have a point of comparison .

MIZUNO / Mizunousa.com / 800-392-9899 NEW BALANCE / newbalance.com / 800-595-9138

Acceleration, ankle support and enhanced movement are
the hallmarks of the Wave Exceed Tour 3AC (men’s and
women’s, $140), which will be unveiled in the run-up to
the US Open.
The revamp of the 896 model (men’s and women’s, $110),
weighing under 11 ounces, will receive a showcase at the New
Balance High School Championships in July, and the Fresh
Foam Lav ($150), worn by Milos Raonic, will be featured at
the US Open as part of a footwear and clothing collaboration
with the fashion-forward Gitman Vintage brand.

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The venerable T22, known for its
breathability, durability and support-
iveness, features a new colorway for the
summer season.
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The Rush Pro 3.0 (men’s and women’s,
$129), available in an array of new
colorways, was created with the needs
of the attacking player in mind,
including superior breathability and
comfort.
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Recognized for its superior fit, the Fu-
sionrev3 (men’s and women’s, $140)
features a limited-edition New York
Collection, while the Eclipsion2 (men’s
and women’s, $140) arrives in seasonal
new colors, adding to the series of
lightweight shoes that have additional
support in the heel and midfoot.

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D I S T I N G U I S H E D F A C I L I T Y- O F - T H E -Y E A R A W A R D S
COURT CONSTRUCTION
Pickleball Push
Two award-winning private
courts highlight a sport that
continues to grow throughout
the United States.
By Peter Francesconi
P
ickleball continues to add to business and
revenue for court builders. The American
Sports Builders Association recognized the
importance of this sport to its members a
few years ago when it established a Courts
& Recreation Division. Of course, the
ASBA, along with Tennis Industry maga-
zine, want to honor those builders and projects that meet
the ASBA’s standards of court-construction excellence, and
for the last few years, the annual Facility of the Year Awards
have included honors for building pickleball courts.
In 2017, the ASBA partnered with the USA Pickleball
Association to produce the first “Pickleball Courts: Con-
struction & Maintenance Manual,” which includes informa-
tion on the sport, how to build pickleball courts, lighting,
fencing, care and maintenance information, along with
detailed drawings. To order a copy of the pickleball manual,
visit sportsbuilders.org.
Many of the same supplier companies and court contrac-
tors that build tennis courts also are putting their products
and talents to use building top-notch pickleball facilities.
While there hasn’t yet been a flood of pickleball entries in the
Facility of the Year Awards, expect that to change in the com-
ing years. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the
U.S., now with more than 3.3 million players—a 25 percent
increase over the last three years. According to the USAPA,
more than 100 pickleball venues a month are being added to
its database of facilities.
The two residential pickleball court projects shown here
were singled out for honors in the ASBA’s Courts & Recre-
ation Division.
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Cunningham Residence
Birmingham, Ala.
Nominated by: Lower Bros. Co. Inc.
Specialty Contractor: Lower Bros. Co. Inc.
Surface: California Sports Surfaces
Lighting: Frasure Reps/LSI Sports Lighting
Net, Posts: Putterman Athletics
Completed: December 2017
Certified Tennis Court Builder: Linn Lower
A Bronze Award winner for construction, this new, cush-
ioned pickleball court, with LED lighting, replaced a swim-
ming pool, which was filled in and compacted. For extra pro-
tection against possible settling, the post-tension concrete
sub-base included additional reinforcement over the filled
pool location. Access to the site was limited and required a
temporary road around one side of the house, but supplies
still needed to be brought in by small vehicle or hand, while
concrete was pumped over the top of the house. The addi-
tional space beside the court accommodates a bocce court
and shaded seating area.
K. Cove Residence
Austin, Texas
Nominated by: Ace Surfaces North America Inc.
Contractor: Ace Surfaces North America Inc.
Surface: Laykold Masters Gel
Completed: January 2018
This new residential court in Austin, with low-glare, LED
stadium lights, was built on a steep slope, with no bedrock
underneath. The court is elevated, with pylons installed
to support the platform. The steel support system has a
marine plywood top, then the surfacing system, which allows
substrate movement without cracking. Drainage is a critical
factor on the slope, so 4-foot retaining walls were installed
around and below the court, along with a French drain sys-
tem, to allow water to run off down the hillside.
P H O T O S C O U RT E S Y A S B A
The deadline for the 2019 Outstanding Facility-of-the-Year
Awards is June 1, and awards will be presented at the 2019
ASBA Technical Meeting, to be held in Orlando, Fla., Dec.
5-10. For details, contact the ASBA at 866-501-ASBA or
info@sportsbuilders.org, or visit www.sportsbuilders.org.
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Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., now with
more than 3.3 million players. According to the USAPA,
more than 100 venues a month are being added to its facility database.

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t no point in tennis history have teach-

ing professionals been more important
Influence Peddler
than they are today. As tennis organiza-
tions strive to keep the game growing,
Teaching pros have an important
teaching pros continue to be brought
to the fore as critical to the sport’s long-
role in helping players find the right
term success
Tennis is not an easy game to learn.
equipment for their games.
While the USTA, USPTA and PTR have
all initiated steps to modernize and By Bob Patterson
improve the methods and tactics
teaching pros use to teach the game, Executive Director, USRSA
these professionals also need to be
well-versed helping players with their
equipment. This is a vitally important
aspect that, if ignored, can have a detri-
mental effect on whether a new player
stays with the game beyond a brief
introductory period.
3
Having the right equipment, and
especially the right racquet, is a vital
component of the learning process, and
is too often overlooked—or even
ignored—by teaching pros. Or worse,
if the pro isn’t knowledgeable about
equipment, he or she may provide
wrong information to a student.
Using a racquet with the wrong
frame specs, or even the wrong string
5
or tension, can be detrimental, espe-
cially for beginning players. A racquet
or string that isn’t fitted to the player’s
1
skill level and physical abilities will not
only hamper their development and
enjoyment of the game, but also can
result in injuries that could put them
on the sidelines—or out of the game
completely.

Professional Racquet Advisor

Two years ago, recognizing the
importance that coaches, teaching pros, 2
retail store staff and others can—and
should—have in helping players to
enjoy and stick with tennis, the USRSA
added the certification of Professional
Racquet Advisor (PRA) to its offer-
ings. (The USRSA created the Certified

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 Stringer (CS) program in 1986, and in
1993 added the Master Racquet Techni-
cian (MRT) certification.)
PRA certification is for individuals
working in the industry who are called
upon to provide their expertise regard-
ing racquet and strings but who don’t
actually service racquets. The certifica-
tion was primarily designed for coaches
and teaching professionals, so they can
exhibit their knowledge and expertise
in frame and string technology. In par-
ticular, it can showcase their ability to
apply that knowledge in fitting players
with the proper racquet and string set-
up for their game.
To become a PRA, an individual must
pass an exam covering all aspects of
frame and string technologies, as well
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as demonstrate an ability to apply that
knowledge in fitting players with the
right racquet and string. The annual
exam also ensures that Professional
Racquet Advisors are up to date on all
the latest racquet and string technolo-
gies. (For more on becoming a PRA, visit
www.racquettech.com.)
What are some of the basics teaching
pros should know?
1 / The Frame
Frames can have many variables, and
fitting a player correctly with each
specification is vital.
Generally, most players can easily
identify four racquet characteristics:
power, maneuverability, shock (or com-
fort) and spin potential. Beginners may
not be able to articulate these concepts,
but if you listen, you can tell that they’re
feeling them. (Spin potential, however,
may require some experience before it
can be determined by new players.)
These four characteristics are what
manufacturers consider when design-
ing frames. They are trying to provide
a variety or mix of these four charac-
teristics to meet the needs of various
playing styles and abilities. This is
accomplished by altering the specifica-
tions of various frames in their line, for
instance, making changes to the frame’s
stiffness to provide more power and less
shock protection.
2 / Handle Size
While experienced players may have
some wiggle room when it comes to
sizing the handle, it is critical to have a
properly sized grip for beginning and
inexperienced players. If the grip size is
too large or too small, the player will not
have adequate control over the racquet,
which can result in inconsistent shots—
and posssibly arm problems.
3 / Head Size
Again, for experienced players this
may be more of a personal preference.
The larger the racquet head, the more
forgiving the racquet will be. Beginners
will generally prefer an oversize.
Many of today’s racquets have head
sizes of 115 square inches or more, but
many teaching professionals prefer to
keep beginners in a 105- to 110-square-
inch head size, allowing the student to
learn to be more accurate with their
swing, rather than being encumbered
with swinging larger heads.
4 / Weight and Swing Weight
Weight refers to the actual weight of the
frame, while swing weight is a measure-
ment of how heavy the frame feels when
held by the handle and swung. Although
the two measures are related, they can
be very different.
A frame with the majority of the
weight in the head—head-heavy—will
feel much heavier than its actual weight.
Heavier swing weights provide more
power and stability since there is more
mass at impact with the ball, but the
frame is also more difficult to swing.
A proper swing weight will be
determined by the player’s swing and
skill level. If it is too heavy, the player
may become fatigued too quickly and
could have trouble getting the racquet
through the swing to make proper
contact with the ball. Too light, and the
player may feel the racquet is very
unstable, if they are playing at a level
with balls coming in at higher velocity.
5 / String Pattern
The string pattern is simply the
number of main and cross strings in
a frame. Commonly, racquets have
either 16 or 18 main strings and 18 to 20
crosses. However, there are exceptions.
More “open” patterns—meaning fewer
crosses and mains—cause bigger spaces
between strings, will allow more ball
pocketing (hence more spin on the ball)
and more comfort, while a denser pat-
tern will provide more string durability
from experienced players.
6 / String and Tension
Today’s strings are more diverse than
ever before, from very stiff mono-
filament polyester strings to multifila-
ments made from thousands of mi-
croscopic fibers twisted together. Like
the frame, choosing the proper string
type and tension requires assessing the
player’s needs, and how that string and
tension will work in the chosen frame.
For a player to perform their best,
regardless of skill level, they need a frame
that is best suited for their ability, swing
speed and game. As players, we are con-
sistently changing and in need of reevalu-
ation, so our requirements will change.
We recommend each player be evalu-
ated at least every three years, and more
often for beginning players advancing
in skill level. This will ensure that the
player has the best racquet possible for
their game. •
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Courting the Community LANDISVILLE, PA.

Koser Jewelers
Standout stops on the USTA $60,000 Tennis
Challenge
Pro Circuit combine great tennis
with local involvement.
By Judy Leand

W
 
ith more than 100 tournaments held annually
throughout the country and prize money ranging
from $15,000 to upwards of $160,000 (for an annual
total of about $4 million), the USTA Pro Circuit
is the largest developmental tennis circuit in the • This ITF Women’s Circuit outdoor
world, and the pathway to the US Open and tour- tournament has been held annually at
level competition for aspiring tennis players. the Hempfield recCenter in Landisville,
Since its inception in 1979, the Pro Circuit has provided a stage for some of the Pa., since 2008, and is the final USTA
sport’s top talent and has offered a glimpse of tennis’ future stars. Just as impor- Pro Circuit stop—and last of the wild-
tant, on its 40th anniversary, the USTA Pro Circuit provides exciting, up-close card challenges for American players—
P H O T O S C O U RT E S Y KO S E R J E W E L E R S T E N N I S C H A L L E N G E
experiences for thousands of fans who might not otherwise have an opportunity before the US Open. The event, which
to attend a pro tennis event. this year will run from Aug. 5 to 11, is
In 2018, about 14,000 players worldwide took part in the USTA Pro Circuit, free to the public.
and the tournaments have served as a launching pad for many of today’s top But exciting tennis is only part of
stars, including Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova, John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Kei the equation for success. Community
Nishikori, Victoria Azarenka, Caroline Wozniacki and Garbine Muguruza. In fact, involvement is also a key factor, as evi-
Pro Circuit alumni have claimed more than 50 Grand Slam singles titles, and 17 of denced by an array of on- and off-court
those competitors have claimed the No. 1 world ranking. grassroots efforts that include Kids’
Of course, one of the Pro Circuit’s main draws, so to speak, is that the players Day programs, charity events and a fun
willingly give back to the sport and to the local communities that host the tour- outreach initiative that targets the mil-
naments. The pros get involved in a broad array of events such as youth clinics, lennial crowd. Wilson Pipkin, director
pro-ams, school programs and hospital visits, all of which help to strengthen of tennis at Hempfield recCenter, notes
the sport’s grassroots and pro tennis’ connection with both devoted and newly that for Kids’ Day, the tournament
minted fans. partners with NJTL as well as a local
Here, we showcase three USTA Pro Circuit tournaments that consistently day camp, since schools are out of ses-
exceed expectations on and off the court. sion during the summer.

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Since its inception in 1979, the Pro Circuit has provided a stage for
some of the sport’s top talent and has offered a glimpse of tennis’ future stars,
while also providing up-close experiences for thousands of fans.

“We run six courts of activities for
more than 300 kids, and the event is
held midweek on a Friday before the
weekend of finals,” Pipkin says. “For
kids 10 and over, we offer on-court ac-
tivities and exhibitions with pros in the
morning. We divide up the courts, keep
all the kids active, and then provide
lunch afterward.
“In the afternoon, kids 8 and under
can participate in mini-court play,
autograph sessions, face painting and
other off-court activities.”
To help attract more youngsters to
the game throughout the year, Hemp-
field recCenter also distributes fall
tennis schedules following the Kids’
Day action.
On the charity front, the tournament
supports Wear White for Water Street,
a fundraiser to support the provision
of food and shelter to the homeless in
Lancaster City. The initiative, a night
event with dinner, is held after a feature
match during the week and includes
live and silent auctions. Last year more
than $7,000 was raised for the cause.
In keeping with the USTA’s current
push to reach out to millennials, this
year the tournament is introducing
Tennis on Tap, a social tennis program
that combines networking and tennis
via a bar, food and on-court play.
“The goal is to draw new people into
the sport, to build an awareness of ten-
nis and to spark an interest in playing,”
American pros Kristie Ahn
(left) and Jessica Pegula meet
a junior player during the coin
toss at the Koser Jewelers
Tennis Challenge. Fans wear all
white (facing page) to support
food and shelter for the
homeless in Lancaster City.
says Pipkin. He adds that a couple of
weeks after the tournament, the facility
will offer tennis clinics, thereby giving
millennials a pathway to get involved
in the sport. “The biggest challenge for
us is raising the money and making the
community aware of the great tennis
right in their backyard.”

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Mexican tennis pro
Hans Hach Verdugo
helps out a young
player during on-court
clinics in Dallas.
DALLAS, TEXAS
RBC Tennis
Championships of
Dallas
• Held in early February, the RBC Ten-
nis Championships is part of the men’s
ATP Challenger Tour and has occurred
annually since 1998. The event, which
includes housing for the pros, is played
on indoor hard courts at the T Bar
M Racquet Club in Dallas, with prize
money totaling $135,400. This year, 60
volunteers and 40 staffers, along with
100 ball kids throughout the week,
helped everything run smoothly.
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The community events—and there
are many—start a week prior to the
tournament, and many of the clinics
take place during tournament week,
beginning with a citywide clinic for kids
of all ages.
“Some touring pros come out, run
clinics and play games with the kids on
28 courts,” says Tournament Opera-
tions Director Shawn Edwards.
Events are then added throughout
the week, and include a Latino tennis
clinic—which this year attracted 250
kids. A clinic for the deaf is held, and a
USTA adaptive clinic gets kids out on
the stadium court. A Susan G. Komen
Dallas County Pink Day features a shop
with special vendors, and hospital visits
P H O T O S : RYA N B I B B ; C O U RT E S Y TA L L A H A S S E E T E N N I S C H A L L E N G E R
by touring pros who meet patients and
sign autographs round out the impres-
sive community package.
“We try to do as much as we can for
the community while we have these
pros in town,” says Edwards. “Our
biggest challenge is to remain visible—
there’s only one opportunity per year to
get kids out to see the tournament.”
But Edwards is making the most of it.
“You can teach a kid to play ten-
nis, but seeing pros in person helps
to get them hooked on the game,”
says Edwards. “We want to give kids
opportunities to mingle and interact
with the players. It’s fun for everyone
and it helps tennis keep its place in the
greater sports world.”
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We try to do as much as we can for the community while we have
these pros in town. You can teach a kid to play tennis, but seeing pros
in person helps to get them hooked on the game.
TA L L A H A S S E E , F L A .
Tallahassee Tennis
Challenger
• A men’s ATP Challenger Tour event,
the Tallahassee Tennis Challenger in
Florida is part of the Roland Garros
Wild Card Challenge for American
players and is contested on the green
clay courts of the Forestmeadows Ten-
nis Complex. It has been held annually
in April since 2000, run by about 300
volunteers.
“Our tournament has a really good
reputation,” says Tournament Direc-
tor Karen Lyn Vogter, who has been at
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the helm since 2005. “It’s an excellent
proving ground for players.” Just as
crucially, the tournament is a fund-
raiser, with proceeds benefitting the
Vogter Neuro-Intensive Care Unit at
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
“We believe in health and investing in
tennis,” Vogter says.
Toward this end, there are a plethora
of children’s events tied to the tourna-
ment. For example, four schools’ worth
of third-graders—about 1,000 kids—
participate in Net Generation. “We pay
for buses to get the kids here, teach
them for an hour and then let them
watch a pro match,” explains Vogter.
In addition, a huge Special Olympics
program includes 200 to 300 athletes.
TennisIndustry
American pro Ryan
Harrison jumps
into action at a Net
Generation clinic
during the Tallahassee
Tennis Challenger.
The Southside Extravaganza is anoth-
er Net Generation event. There is also a
Boys Town event for boys and girls from
marginalized and homeless families.
“I always get choked up about a
couple of things,” admits Vogter. “I also
love the awards for sportsmanship for
Junior Team Tennis. The winners serve
as player escorts and coin tossers at
evening matches.”
Vogter also enjoys watching the ball
kids interact with the players after
matches. “These opportunities are not
available at big tournaments,” she says.
“It’s a unique opportunity in a small
town the size of Tallahassee. Com-
munity and volunteer support is what
makes our tournament happen.”
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Tips&Techniques
Protect Your Eyes!
This may seem like an obvious state-
ment, but it’s very important for all
stringers: wear eye protection.
I do wear glasses to see, and I’ve also
worked for a company that required
eye protection be worn when stringing
racquets. These practices have clearly
benefited me: On more than one occa-
sion, while stringing poly, the springy,
sharp end of the string has caught me
in the face hard enough to draw blood.
Getting hit in the eye would have been
devastating.
5 sets of Dunlop NT Max Plus to:
Dave Heilig
Chapel Hill, N.C.
Calibrate Your Calibration Scale
Racquet technicians know that we need
to periodically check to make sure our
stringing machine is pulling accurate
tension. Just because you set the ten-
sion to 50 pounds doesn’t mean that
your stringing machine is actually pull-
ing 50 pounds.
The USRSA recommends checking
calibration every 25 racquets, or when-
ever you move the machine or make a
significant change in tension. This pro-
cess is checked with a calibration scale.
While there are many types of scales,
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the most common is the simple spring
calibration scale. These can be tested
for accuracy by suspending a known
weight to ensure an accurate reading.
I tested my spring-tension calibrator by
weighing an object that I knew was 25
pounds. My scale was off by 5 pounds,
showing 20 pounds instead of 25.
If your calibration scale is off, you
can generally adjust the scale yourself. I
used a pair of pliers to unscrew the end
that has the plunger (the part with the
KG/LB scale). Don’t turn the plunger
itself; you’ll need to place your pliers
around the thin black part at the very
end of the housing (photo 1).
Once the plunger/spring unit is
unscrewed from the housing, you’ll see
a washer and nut at the end (photo 2).
In my case, the nut was about in the
middle of the threaded area. Screwing
the nut in or out will adjust the tension
reading. You’ll probably need two sets of
pliers to do this, one on the nut and the
other on the opposite end of the plunger
1
2 into a searchable database on
You should always
wear eye protection
when stringing
racquets.
(use cloth or cardboard to protect the
lettering on the scale).
It will probably take you a few tries
to get the nut positioned to give you the
correct tension when you test it with
the known weight. In my case, after a
few tests, I ended up running the nut all
the way in to get an accurate reading.
5 sets of Ashaway MonoGut ZX 16 to:
John Kelley
Hanover, Ind.
Blow It Up
Recently, I found a magnifier feature
on my iPhone, which has been help-
ful at times when stringing racquets. I
now use it when trying to read the very
small print of racquet specifications or
the print on the string in a racquet that
a customer wants to match.
Here is a link to an article describ-
ing the magnifier feature: https://
www.imore.com/how-use-magnifier-
iphone-and-ipad
5 sets of Gamma Solace 16 to:
Roger Gough
Davis, Calif.
Tips and Techniques submitted since
1992 by USRSA members and appearing
in this column have all been gathered
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Patterson at bob@racquettech.com.
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TEACHING PROFESSIONALS
Lessons Learned?
The USPTA president states the case
for enforcing the continuing education
mandate for teaching pro organizations.
By Gary Trost
F
or decades, the U.S. has
had two associations that
certify coaches and tennis
pros domestically: the U.S
Professional Tennis Asso-
ciation, created in 1927; and the Profes-
sional Tennis Registry, founded in 1976.
Both organizations have thousands of
loyal and long-tenured members, many
of whom are passionate about delivering
our sport to the millions of players.
Both associations provide education
to the industry and benefits to their
membership. But both also compete for
the same group of coaches. In fact, one
glaring deficiency with the current “two
certifying body system” is that both
organizations at times have benefited
by lowering standards in the quest for
increased membership. The United
States has the lowest standards to be a
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“certified ” professional of any major
tennis country.
To remedy this, in 2013, leaders from
USPTA, PTR and USTA came together
to work toward a solution. The common
ground was that a more-educated tennis
coach would provide better on-court
experiences for players and consumers.
USPTA and PTR agreed to elevate
standards in the U.S. by requiring, mini-
mally, 12 hours or six credits of educa-
tion for all our respective members
over a three-year period. Additionally,
six hours of “Coach Youth Tennis,” an
online course, became required for pre-
certification of new applicants.
Crucial to success was that both
associations needed to live up to the
agreement. This would diminish the
possibilities for one organization to
“poach” members from the other.
However, at the end of the cycle in
2016, there were two distinctly different
approaches toward compliance. USPTA
sent numerous letters to its member-
ship over a two-year span informing
them that not complying with the full
12 hours or six credits would result in
suspension of membership and loss
of benefits. Local professionals were
strongly encouraged to attend one of
the 17 USPTA division conventions
held annually, participate in Regional
Education Days (RED) held around the
country, or use TennisResources to gain
their credits. USPTA carefully tracked
the educational credit activity of each
member, and those who did not comply
were subsequently suspended.
By contrast, PTR sent an email to its
members stating that upon member-
ship renewal, 12 online credits would be
available by simply clicking a link—not
at all in the spirit of the agreement.
Worse, those PTR members who did not
comply were never dropped from the
membership roster and remained with
full benefits—there was no incentive at
all to continue their education.
To be clear, this opinion column is not
about PTR membership; it’s about one
association demonstrating the willing-
ness—and taking the risk—to enforce
agreed-upon standards. Throughout
this process, USPTA has remained com-
mitted to raising the standards of tennis
education by requiring education as a
part of membership.
Sadly, this state of affairs means it’s
the sport of tennis in the U.S. that suf-
fers—along with the millions of Ameri-
cans expecting quality tennis education.
The USPTA currently is the only
USTA-accredited teaching professional
organization, and I’m proud to stand
with the thousands of professionals
who, every day, continue to make the
commitment to follow-through on the
continuing education mandate.•
Gary Trost is the
national president of
the USPTA. A USPTA
Master Professional, he
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and fitness for the
Oklahoma City Golf &
Country Club.
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OUR VALUED PARTNERS
John R. Embree
USPTA CEO
I t has been some time since I chatted in
my column with our members about our
endorsees. They play an incredibly valuable
role in our association and the contribution
that they make to us corporately and to the
individual members is noteworthy.
There is not enough space in my article
to delve into the many details of what each
brings to the table, so I will only be able to
hit on the highlights. If you think this is
going to be a commercial message, you are
correct.
Wilson - Our largest and most important
contributor, the big “W” continues to be
a leader globally in the racquet sports
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racquet, they have developed a cutting-
edge technology that was three years
in development. While I have yet to hit
with it, the reviews are superlative. It has
been several years since a new racquet
technology has come out that will truly
make a difference in how people play.
The Ultra Ball has now been out for a
little over two years. I personally love the
product and won’t play with anything else.
Unfortunately, the ball has not gotten the
kind of traction that I had hoped when it
was first introduced. I highly encourage
that you give it a try. It now has updated
packaging and you will be pleased with
how it performs on any court surface. Also,
don’t forget all the accessories and Under
10 equipment that Wilson has included as
a part of our endorsement.
Nike/Fromuth- No company does
a better job in customer service than
Fromuth Tennis. In my many years in
the industry, they have always outshined
everyone when it comes to taking care
of their customers, our members. As
our longest standing partner, we may be
taking for granted the great work that
they do on our behalf. They deserve more
of everyone’s attention. With summer
around the corner, it makes sense for
you to look your best with the latest Nike
outfits and to stock your shops with Nike
footwear and apparel.
10-S Tennis Supply and Aer-Flo
Whether you have windscreens that need
to be replaced, new nets to be installed
for your upcoming season or court
equipment to be updated, 10-S Tennis
Supply is your “go-to” supplier. Even if
you are in the western half of the U.S., 10-S
Tennis Supply will take care of whatever
you need. The Six Star Net is the “official
tennis net” of the USPTA, so why go to any
other source for this product?
Har-Tru - Boy, they have just introduced
a cool new technology for managing the
water flow on a hydra court that will
dramatically improve the consistency
of the moisture on your clay courts. You
ought to check it out. Meanwhile, Har-Tru
manufactures quality hoppers, teaching
carts and mowers that will make your job
as a teaching pro so much easier. They are
more than just a material company for clay
courts.
Metaltek/Playmate - Is there anyone
in the industry who is more enthusiastic
about our game or who works harder
than Stan Oley? I suspect a good deal of
you have seen Stan give a presentation at
various division or World Conferences.
His on-court expertise with the ball
machines is outstanding. We often forget
how effective training sessions/lessons
can be when a Playmate ball machine
is used. Why stand on the other side of
the net feeding your students when you
can be positioned right next to them and
communicating more effectively? Give
Stan a call so he can help you become more
effective plying your trade.
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 USPTA PAST PRESIDENT MESSAGE
grow the game, and most importantly,
grow their business. The education of
the future pros will need to be as diverse
as the jobs themselves. Our members
work with all ages and abilities, as
well as the all important new players.
Expect more education about how to
make tennis fun for entry level players-
that is the future of growing the game.
of the tennis director becoming more
of a “play facilitator” and not just
the person that runs instructional
programs. Expect to see more
emphasis ( and financial rewards) for
pros that grow tennis with active social
play programs as well as fix your serve.
Who better to help develop and add
value to entry-level leagues and social

THE PRO OF
Regarding education, expect to see play than the professional? Many
more and more education online! With professionals need to see the bigger
society becoming more and more

THE FUTURE
“time constrained,” pros are going to
have less time to travel and take time
away from their work and families.
Bringing education to them at a place
by Chuck Gill, they want, at a time they want is the
USPTA Immediate Past President future.

Job Market

W hen I started my term as USPTA

President in 2016, I took a stab at
predicting what the future of the tennis
industry ( and the teaching professional)
would be like in 2020. As with most
predictions I make, there were a few
misses but most were pretty accurate.
Social programming, tennis as exercise,
more technology and increased need for
education have been realized. As I enter
the proverbial “home stretch” of my
time on the board, it seems that it would
be time again to look forward and see
what the future might hold for the tennis
profession in the years ahead. So here’s
a prediction to what USPTA 2025 will
look like.
Education
The single biggest change will be how
the profession will need and DEMAND
a more qualified and educated
professional. The next generation of
USPTA members will be required to
have exponentially more hours of on-
court experience, classroom learning,
and training under an experienced and
respected mentor. Asking for 12 hours
of documented education credits was
a good start, but the pro of the future is
going to need so much more in order to
If tennis is to improve its place as
the “sport of choice” for tomorrow’s
consumers, expect the standards of
the job market to become higher.
Formal training to become Safe Play
compliant for anyone who teaches
a sport will become the norm.
Everyone has seen the news and
tragic stories of how things can occur
when employers are asleep at the
Expect more emphasis on entry-level
wheel and fail to have accountability play.
when hiring staff! Regarding hiring
practices, expect more employees picture…or the “play pathway” that can
and fewer contractors. Recent labor help a new player become a frequent
rulings have made it clearer who and player, not a professional “lesson taker.”
what legally constitutes an employee Going back to education, expect more
vs an independent contractor. Future emphasis on entry-level play, large
employers will need to review their group lessons, and helping players see
hiring practices and be compliant or the FUN and FITNESS aspects that
risk serious consequences. Discussions tennis offers.
have already started on how to ensure As I come to the end of my term on
that the next generation of tennis the national board of directors, I would
professionals can be the best possible like the thank the national staff who
candidates to deliver our sport, and work tirelessly on our members behalf
hand in hand with that effort is making as well as the incredible group of board
sure that employers support higher and executive committee members who
standards by hiring the best! give of their time each year to provide
programs at the national and division
Growing the game levels. It’s been quite the experience and
At a recent workshop in USPTA serving our membership has been and
Southern, I spoke briefly on the role honor and a pleasure!*

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 MASTER PRO CORNER
3D DATA WEIGH IN ON PRO TOSSING
James R. Shaughnessy
USPTA Master Pro
T he first tennis book inclusive
of tennis biomechanics, “The
Fundamentals of Tennis” was
authored by Stanley Plagenhoef,
Ph.D., in 1970. The book gives some
quantified data on the strokes of many
legends from the 1950s and 60s, (e.g.
Pancho Gonzales, Rod Laver and Roy
Emerson) from live match play.
Olympic athlete Gideon Ariel
studied with Plagenhoef and
advanced to earn Ph.D.'s in both
exercise science and computer
science, and to win the International
Society of Sports Biomechanics most
prestigious lifetime achievement
award.
During his career, employing
his expertise in computer science
coupled with the skills learned from
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Plagenhoef, Ariel went on to invent
the first 3D motion analysis system on
a PC available to coaches and athletes:
The Ariel Performance Analysis
System (APAS).
And as Dr. Ariel later became my
own mentor in 1989, his pioneering
work has inspired my own work over
the past 3 decades in tennis and in 3D
motion analysis.
The goal has been to develop
teaching systems designed to collect,
process and employ live 3D data at
every level that will be beneficial to
tennis coaches and players.
Most recently, we have analyzed a
topic, contentious since the inception
of tennis – HOW HIGH TO TOSS
Figure 1
THE BALL WHEN SERVING.
Plagenhoef’s data shows most of
the accomplished players were letting
the ball drop 15 inches or less to
Figure 2
impact. Employing the use of APAS
technology, we analyzed and can
share some revealing data we have
collected and processed from players
contemporary to Dr. Plagenhoef’s
collection.(see table on the left Fig. 1)
Utilizing the SCiO 3D Sports
Library we studied 20 first-serves
from tour matches that were aces or
winners from seven male players who
have been ranked No. 1 on the ATP
tour, won Grand Slams, won Master’s
1000 events or served 149 mph. Also
studied were serves with the same
criteria on fifteen serves from 88
contemporary players from the WTA.
(see table above Fig. 2)
In the SCiO Lab we ran statistics
on racquet tip velocities, the distance
of ball drops to impact, vertical ball
velocity and outgoing ball velocity
on the contemporary players and
their tosses. Anatomically there is
a 4.5-inch significant difference in
the average height of male vs female
players (p<.05). Therefore, we broke
the data into a male and female group
for analysis.
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There was a significant difference
in the average drop of toss from the
ball’s peak height to contact between
elite men and women professionals
(p<.001). It followed that we should
look for the advantage or disadvantage
of the toss difference.
One argument I often hear when
coaches tell players to toss higher is,
“the player isn’t contacting the ball
high enough”.
The data in this study showed,
however, that, there is no correlation
between the height of the toss and the
height of ball-racquet contact in the
men’s group, the women’s group or in
combined grouping.
The take away is that tossing the ball
higher does not mean the player will
impact the ball higher.
Another argument I hear for tossing
higher is that “you will get more power
on your serve.” (See my article in
Tennis Industry Sept/Oct 2018 page
48, “A New Direction for Racquet
Head Speed” for an explanation on the
misuse of the word power).
Coaches tend to use two reasons for
insisting higher ball tosses give more
ball speed toward the target. First, the
ball is coming down faster and it will
go out faster. Second, the higher toss
will give more time to load the body.
Research at the SCiO lab at Racquet
and Health 91 in Tulsa state shows
there to be no correlation between
higher tosses and outgoing forward
ball velocity.
Another commonly heard argument
for tossing higher is that the player
will get more topspin. There are two
alleged reasons. First, it is alleged that
the increased downward velocity of the
ball will cause it to scrape against the
strings faster creating more topspin.
Second, that there is more time to load
the body which causes increased ability
to swing up stronger with the racquet
and thus get more topspin.
The first reason alleges you will
get more topspin by tossing the ball
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higher and therefore, tacitly concludes purpose of the high toss is to allow one
that tossing higher is productive. to better load the body than a low toss,
In further reflection one might and the purpose of loading the body,
question, however, why one would is to swing the racquet swiftly upward,
want topspin. Topspin is productive and the racquet is not swinging more
for consistency. Topspin curves the swiftly upward, the argument that a
ball downward. Topspin gives a player higher toss better loads the body fails.
a larger window over the net in which From our data we were able to
to be successful and topspin in most confidently determine a strong
cases causes a trickier bounce. The correlation of success when male and
greater downward velocity on the ball female professional players impact the
created by a higher toss theoretically ball at 1.5 times their height (p<.001).
gets a little more topspin on the ball. And comparing our two charts, we
But, should we consider the trade-offs see the lion’s share of Grand Slam
required to get this small amount of Championships are won by players
extra topspin? As an example, let’s whose ball tosses drop a maximum of
compare a serve by Dinara Safina and 20 inches.
Venus Williams. In conclusion, our study using data
Safina’s toss drops 58 inches to from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal,
contact. Venus’s drops 16. Safina’s Novak Djokovic, Pancho Gonzales,
ball arrives at impact going down Rod Laver, Roy Emerson Serena
12.01mph while Venus’s is going 6.4 Williams and Maureen Connolly has
mph. Depending on the strings and the shown agreement that tossing higher
overall coefficient of friction, Safina will not facilitate hitting the ball
might gain a little topspin here. What towards your target with more speed.
is the price? Safina’s toss must travel Tossing higher will not give you an
6.5 feet farther than Venus’s. If we advantage in upward racquet velocity
assume the racquet has a nine-inch to cause greater topspin. Even though
vertical area in which the players can small gains of additional topspin due
meet the ball on the string bed, the ball to friction will occur when tossing
will be in this region 79 milliseconds much higher, it will cost you increased
for Venus compared to 42 milliseconds exposure to wind, require you to be
for Safina. That puts the ball in Venus’s very accurate with a riskier and larger
strike zone almost two times longer. toss distance and cause a need for
To check the validity of the second your timing to be substantially more
reason, we checked the upward precise to make solid contact. There
velocity of the racquet tip which is are other kinesiological advantages to
correlated with topspin on serve tossing lower not discussed. However,
in other research. We found no when it comes to the toss, historic and
correlation between toss height and contemporary 3D data reveals less is
upward racquet tip velocity. Since the more.*
James R. Shaughnessy MSS, CSCS, is a USPTA Master Pro specializing in the
application of sports biomechanics to elite tennis players training at Tucker Tennis
Academy a USTA Regional Training Center Racquet and Health 91 located in Tulsa. He
is an award-winning professional with 30 years of experience as a speaker, researcher,
analyst and consultant in tennis biomechanics, 3D motion analysis and computerized
exercise prescriptions. He is the founder of SCiO 3D Sports. Special thanks to Hank
and Molly Pellegrini who make this work possible.
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 INSIDE COACHING
My Top Ten Tips to
able
in Tennis Parents
by Marianne Werdel, USPTA Elite Professional
I look at this next young generation of
upcoming tennis players with mixed
emotions. The excitement of knowing what
they will experience and the heartache
of knowing what they will experience is
unnerving for a parent. Some of my very
best memories of life are from junior
tennis. By competing at a young age, I was
able to travel the world, interact and build
relationships with players from different
ory. countries, experience hands-on how to deal
with tough competition and, yes, most of
all, the high of winning tennis matches.
It was exhilarating and I loved every
second of it. However, it was also one of the
toughest times for my parents, my family
and myself.
We all know as parents, parenting isn’t
an easy task if you are parenting an elite
athlete, especially one in an individual
sport like tennis. It is safe to say that the
children who are able to walk on a tennis
court by themselves, perform in front
of family, peers, strangers, agents and
recruiters, make all the strategic decisions
by instinct and then the kicker… to deal
with you, the parent when they come off the
court, that is difficult. Yeah, you didn’t tell
them all of that when you talked them into
their first tennis lesson did you? This takes
a unique child. I can honestly say, there
is nothing normal about teenagers in the
first place, let alone one that has chosen to
pursue sports. Get ready for a bumpy ride,
because kids can be hell on wheels to raise!
So here are my “Top Ten Tips For
Tennis Parents” from Marianne Werdel,
the 14-year-old girl who was ranked No.
1 in the country, fiercely independent,
intensely competitive, cunningly smart,
somewhat (or very) precocious, driven and
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determined to be the best:
#1 I AM A TEENAGER.
Please remember I am a teenager.
I have a teenage brain. I will make
teenage mistakes. I have teenage wants
and needs. I want to go to the beach,
the movies, the mall and to just hang
out with friends. I see everything and
everyone on the sidelines and I can do
this all while I am playing a match. It
is called multi-tasking and I hear it is a
much-needed skill later in life. When
I get into high school, I want to go to
the football games and dances and yes,
I want to stay to the end, even if I have
an 8 a.m. practice. And by the way,
does it have to be 8 a.m. every Saturday
morning? Oh, and when you are thinking
about letting me travel in a group to co-
ed tournaments, please don’t think back
to what you wanted to do as a teenager
because as athletes, we would never ever
do any of that. No, never.
#2 DON'T
MICROMANAGE ME.
I want to organize my own practices, sign
up for my own tournaments, manage my
own homework, write my own essays,
etc. Managing all these things will help
me with all the moving pieces I juggle on
the tennis court. Believe it or not, I am
capable of setting my own alarm, packing
my own suitcase and responding verbally
to adults. Now, that doesn’t mean that I
will always get up on time, pack all the
right stuff and not embarrass you with
what comes out of my mouth. But hey,
I am a teenager and we can only learn
from our mistakes, right?
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#3
HIRE GOOD
COACHES AND
LET THEM
COACH.
Help me find good
coaches that work well with
ME. And then, let them coach.
Let them do their job so you don’t
have to do it. And by the way, I need a
tough coach. I am a tough personality
and need an equally strong person to
be in charge. I need someone to teach
me, push me to my limits, enforce the
boundaries, hold me accountable to my
goals, teach me discipline with my shot
selection (good luck with that one),
correct my mistakes and to be there
for me when things aren’t going well
(believe me, things will get ugly now
and then).
#4 I NEED A BREAK
FROM TENNIS.
Please don’t talk about tennis all the
time. The same way you don’t want me
checking Instagram at the dinner table.
I don’t want to hear a play-by-play from
my match or practice at the dinner
table. Also, please let me take one day
off a week, not just on a rare southern
California rain day. My body and my
brain need a break. I actually play better
after a day off and chances are, I will
have fewer injuries. Oh, and a day off
means “a day OFF”. Not a bucket (or
five) of serves, or a workout, or a run,
or reading a tennis book, or watching
tennis on TV, etc. You get the picture.
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#5 I AM THE ONLY
ONE ON THE COURT.
Nothing is more annoying than
hearing you say, “WE did this and WE
did that.” Last I saw it was “me, myself
and I” out on that court. Funny that
when I don’t do well it is always, “you
didn’t do this, you didn’t do that”. And
the way you talk to people about “our”
match as if “we” played and “I” am not
standing right next to you.
wait until I am a parent
myself for me to truly
appreciate the hell you go
through driving all over the
place and waiting endlessly
at tournaments. Just to
watch me compete, choke
matches, get crushed and
behave like an imbecile
all the while my tennis
expenses siphon your bank
accounts dry. Having fun

#6 DON’T INTERFERE
WHEN I AM ON THE
yet?

COURT.
It is my job to handle things on the
tennis court. This is my playground,
my sanctuary and my place with my
peeps. I don’t need you to correct the
score or correct my opponent’s line
call, or my line call, or try and tell me
what to do from the bleachers. Let me
handle it. I GOT THIS! Even if I don’t
always get it right. I need to learn
how to do it myself. Call me crazy but
chances are I may even have more
experience at this than you do.
#9 SOMETIMES TO
LOVE ME, YOU
MUST LET ME LOSE.
I need to play all the tough
tournaments, all the tough
opponents and in the tough
conditions. Manipulating
my schedule, avoiding
competition and playing the
Werdel (right) with her student, Nicole Mossmer.
system won’t help me in the
long run. You don’t want to sweat and tears into the preparation.
see me struggle any more than I have No one knows better than I do how
to, but please make me earn my way. badly I messed up and chances are
I will be stronger in the end. I’m sure no one wants to win more than I do.

#7 MY TENNIS IS NOT THE

MOST IMPORTANT
THING IN LIFE.
I know my tennis can be all consuming
but remember that our family is most
important. Trouble starts when my
tennis takes over. You see, I know this
(I am smart) and I will manipulate you
all day long with it. Yes, I know when I
can get away with everything because
I won my last tournament and an even
bigger one is around the corner. By the
way, rumor has it that I will also need
a good education, some social skills
along with other interests to make it
through life. Just so ya know!
that when I lose or behave badly on the
court, it’s embarrassing to you. Please
tell me “no” and teach me what is
acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
I might say hurtful things to you but
trust me when I say I am immature and
trying to avoid the tough life lessons
that competitive tennis teaches me.
#10 BE A PARENT FIRST.
Please don’t bombard me with all the
things I did wrong as I come off the
court from a match. I was the one out
there after all and I put all the blood,
Remember that I am a teenager, who
needs a parent. You can always hire
coaches, but I only have one mom and
dad. When I come off the court after
a tough match, I don’t always need a
coach, or nutritionist, or trainer, or
sports psychologist—I just need a mom
and a dad to give me a hug and let me
know that losing isn’t the end of the
world.
Be the parent we run toward for
support after a tough match, not the
parent we run away from in tears. We
won’t promise you it will be easy, but
hopefully, it will be worth it!*

#8
THERE.
I KNOW IT CAN BE HARD
TO WATCH ME OUT
Marianne Werdel is a former professional tennis player on the WTA Tour and an
All American at Stanford University. As a junior player, she won 19 USTA Junior
Championships, and as a student-athlete at Stanford, she was an All American
Well, not really. I am a teenager and and a member of the 1986 NCAA National Championship team. She went on to
my world is rather myopic. It is all enjoy an 11-year tour career from 1986 to 1997. During that time, she reached a
about me, myself and I. You have to career-high ranking of #21 in singles and #29 in doubles.

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 USPTA USTA ACCREDITATION FAQ
uSTA Accreditation FAQ
W ith the USPTA receiving USTA
Full Accreditation status earlier
this year, we have had many inquiries
about what the USTA Accreditation
Program means to the USPTA, tennis-
teaching professionals in general, PTM
programs and facilities that hire USPTA-
certified coaches. We have compiled a
list of Frequently Asked Questions for
this issue of ADDvantage Magazine
concerning the USTA Accreditation
process and the new certification
pathway.
What is the USTA Accreditation
Program?
The USTA Accreditation Program is
focused on raising the standards for the
way in which tennis is delivered in the
U.S. Recognizing that certified teaching
pros deliver the majority of tennis
programs in the U.S., one of the goals of
the accreditation program is to increase
the quality and quantity of certified
teaching professionals in this country.
The program is administered by the
USTA Accreditation Review Committee
(ARC). This independent group was
established for the primary purposes of:
(1) supporting continuous improvement
of the tennis professional certification
programs offered by accredited
organizations; (2) contributing to the
uniformity of the U.S. tennis teaching
profession by increasing conformity
to general minimum expectations for
tennis professional coaching quality by
certified professionals working in the
United States; (3) improving certified
tennis professional preparation and
continuing education practices; and
(4) elevating the status of certified
U.S. tennis professionals in the U.S.
workforce to better meet the needs
of employers, tennis players and the
public.
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How did the USPTA receive USTA
Accreditation?
After almost a year of having provisional
accreditation, the USPTA provided
further documentation of our
capabilities to the ARC which included
a comprehensive self-study. After
reviewing the self-study and conducting
a site visit, the ARC voted to approve
the USPTA’s application and grant the
Association full accreditation in January
2019. The accreditation status exists for
a period of three years, making USPTA
the first and, to date, only fully-accredited
tennis-teaching certification association
in the United States.
What does USPTA receiving USTA
accreditation mean to USPTA pros and
the facilities that hire USPTA tennis-
teaching professionals?
Clubs and facilities that hire certified
tennis-teaching professionals from
USPTA (as a fully accredited organization)
will receive a host of benefits. USPTA’s
full accreditation provides, among other
benefits, the following:
• USPTA-certified tennis professionals
and the facilities they work at will
receive priority listing on the USTA
Net Generation Coaches Search
website.
• Co-branded promotions to the public
and employers that hire tennis-
teaching professionals will highlight
the new standards and detail how
certified pros from an accredited
organization will be Safe Play
compliant and background checked.
It will be provided at no cost to the
individual clubs or pros
• USPTA division conferences and the
World Conferences will offer reduced
fees for first-time attendees & new
members.
• USPTA professionals will enjoy access
to an array of online education via the
new platform that will be hosted on
Blackboard ULTRA.
• Consumers will enjoy improved
customer experience on-court when
taught by USPTA Professionals.
• New professionals entering the
market will be better prepared and
more knowledgeable about the
profession
How does USTA Accreditation affect
USPTA Professionals?
All members in good standing are
exempt from the new certification
standards. However, new certification
candidates will have to meet the newly
instituted standards starting in January
2021. The USPTA’s mission is to elevate
the standards of tennis-teaching
professionals and coaches. Under the
USTA Accreditation, USTA member
organizations and tennis facilities will
look to hire USPTA tennis-teaching
professionals exclusively, thus having
a significant impact on the job market.
New applicants beginning in 2019
already are required to be Safe Play
compliant.
If I am already certified by the
USPTA, will I have to get certified
again?
Existing USPTA-certified tennis-
teaching professionals do not need
to certify again but must meet the
continuing education requirements in
the future. Currently, the requirement is
12 hours (or six credits) over three years
but the requirements will likely increase
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However, starting in 2021, all
members in good standing will be
required to be Safe Play compliant and
get a background screen every two years.
This cost will be covered by the USTA.
Can PTR-certified professionals take
advantage of the benefits from the
Accreditation program?
At present, the USPTA is the only
fully-accredited teaching organization.
The USPTA, at the recommendation of
its board of directors, has initiated an
equivalency pathway to membership
for current and former “certified”
Professional Tennis Registry members
who may want to join the USPTA.
The program, which will run through
December 31, 2019, would allow PTR-
certified tennis professionals who
have an interest in becoming USPTA-
certified an expedited process that
will consider their current and former
certified membership status.
In order to be considered for the PTR
Equivalency Pathway, applicants must
have been a certified PTR member prior
to October 1, 2018.
For more information, visit
http://uspta.com/default.
aspx?menuitemid=2488.
What will the continuing education
requirements be for existing certified
pros who are USPTA members in
good standing?
Starting in 2020, a new three-year
education cycle will begin. While the
exact number of hours and credits of
continuing education has yet to be
determined, there is a strong likelihood
that there will be a modest increase over
the current requirements of 12 hours
or six credits. An announcement will be
made at the end of 2019.
What are the requirements for the new
certification pathway?
Starting sometime in 2021,
professionals seeking certification will
go through a comprehensive education
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The USTA Accreditation Program is focused on raising the standards in
which tennis is delivered in the U.S.
and training program of approximately
1,500 hours, with 1,200 hours of on-the-
job training and 300 hours of courses
and workshops. This will typically last
between six months and one year. The
program will include online education
courses, face-to-face workshops,
conferences, teaching experience and
mentorship while working in their
current position.
What competencies will be achieved
when a professional goes through
the new certification program?
The primary purpose of the new
certification program is to help
professionals succeed in a career in
tennis and give them a competitive
advantage in the job market. Therefore,
competencies achieved through the
program need to include the following:
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage
group and private lessons for beginner
through intermediate-level players of
all ages.
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct
competitive and social events for
players of all ages and levels, including
USTA tournaments, and in-house play.
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USPTA
Demonstrate a basic understanding
and foundation of the sports sciences
with the ability to apply the principles
of growth and development when
working with youth.
• Ability to string and re-grip racquets
and recommend equipment to
customers.
• Understanding of tennis facility
business operations and the
importance of providing a safe
environment for all customers
How will the mentorship aspect of the
program work?
Each certification candidate will have
to have a sponsor/mentor. Typically,
this will be the person they work for or a
person at their tennis facility. Pros who
are unable to identify a sponsor/mentor
will be assigned one.
The mentor will be responsible for
helping the certification candidate choose
online courses that best fit the needs of
the pro and their club, supporting the
candidate going through the program by
giving frequent feedback, and ultimately
assessing and assisting the candidate
through the certification pathway.*
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 USPTA USPTA MID-ATLANTIC HIGHLIGHT
PAYING IT FORWARD
by Tommy Cardinal, USPTA Communications
T here are six tennis-teaching
professionals at the Princess Anne
Country Club, and when there’s a
divisional conference nearby, they all
pack up to go, including Tennis Director
John Fraser.
Fraser is an Elite Professional and
director of tennis at the Princess Anne.
He pitched the idea of bringing the entire
staff to USPTA Mid-Atlantic Conferences
15 years ago when he first started at the
club in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He and
his staff have returned each year since.
The club pays the bill to send the staff out
of town for these conferences.
“That’s how progressive our board
of directors is,” Fraser said. “They see
a huge value in being able to have their
staff continue their education so they’re
at the top of their game, and they feel like
it’s a win-win in terms of them putting
forth the best product in terms of our
teaching staff.”
An entire teaching staff packing up and
heading to a conference for a weekend
might seem problematic to clients back
home, but the stars align every year
so that Fraser and his staff can attend
without leaving membership teacherless
for the weekend.
“It’s that first weekend of spring break
for our private schools. That means our
club turns to a ghost town that week,”
Fraser said. “I think it’s somehow just the
perfect storm because there’s so many
people gone that even if we stayed, we’d
be twiddling our thumbs anyway.
“We’re really only gone from Friday
through Sunday and back to work on
Monday, and we usually do a good job of
letting everyone know that it’s coming
up.”
Through years of attending
conferences and working together, the
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tennis-teaching staff at the Princess
Anne has become closer, Fraser said.
“We’re in a pretty unusual situation,
I think, as far as teams go, we’re all good
friends, not just colleagues,” Fraser
added. “We do stuff together – concerts,
movies, go out for a beer. We do other
activities besides work together and
certainly have a really good time going
to the conferences and learning.”
Continuing education, a weekend off
and staff bonding are just a few of the
benefits these trips have to the Princess
Anne staff. There’s also the networking.
Fraser even hired Nathan Bolling after
they met at the Mid-Atlantic conference
eight years ago. Bolling is an Elite
Professional and is the assistant pro who
John Fraser (middle) poses with his family. Fraser and his wife,
Charmagne, (right of middle) both work at the Princess Anne Country Club
in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
is head of junior programming at the
Princess Anne.
“We’ve been going to these things
since I’ve been employed at the Princess
Anne,” Bolling said. “I actually met John
[Fraser] at one of these conferences.
Feisal Hassan had an on-court demo
that I participated in. From there, it
really gave John a pretty good idea of
who I was, spending that weekend with
him. When we got back, I interviewed
for the job and he gave me the job
immediately, but it was largely in part
due to the exposure at the conference
itself.”
A staff from different backgrounds
and different teaching styles can mean
discrepancies in teaching strategies,
and Fraser said that attending the
conferences has helped the staff with
teaching consistency.
“With teaching tennis, we all have
our similar styles,” Bolling said. “We say
things the same way, but we don’t always
say them in the same language, and
sometimes that other language is what
helps the student get it. What the USPTA
conference really does is it gives us some
PHOTO CREDIT: PRINCESS ANNE COUNTRY CLUB
gems. It gives us these little things to
hold onto, whether they’re analogies or
just ways to communicate the material.”
Technically, the staff hasn’t left town
every year for the last 15 years because
the Princess Anne hosted the conference
recently.
“We actually hosted it three years ago
and I gave a presentation. My wife also
gave a presentation because she owns the
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 USPTA

pro shop here and has done well with it,

which is not something you see a lot in our
business. Pro shops in this day and age are

PHOTO CREDIT: Princess Anne Country Club

not thriving typically.”
Tennis is a family affair in the Fraser
family with John as tennis director and
his wife, Charmagne, running the pro
shop. The two have been together for 30
years. Their three children, Ian, Cameron
and Zoe, all play tennis as well. Fraser and the staff of Princess Anne Country Club at the Mid-Atlantic
Division Conference this March at the Trump National Golf Club in
His tennis-teaching career started at a Washington D.C.
club in Huntsville, Alabama. He became a
tennis director after four years there and to see what was out there and saw the when his grandmother bought him a
has been a director for 25 years. Fraser Princess Anne job,” Fraser said. “I said to tennis racquet for his birthday. He got
found his current position at the Princess my wife ‘Hey, check out this place on the a feel for the game by hitting with his
Anne while browsing the USPTA website’s beach!’” father, who played in high school. He
job openings page on a rainy day. Fraser grew up in South Africa and then got lessons at a public court nearby
“I was just surfing the job listings just started playing tennis at 10-years-old and has been playing ever since. *

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DEPICTION
ACTUAL
 USPTA USPTA ELECTION
2020-2021 National Board Proposed Slate
The National Nominating Committee has completed its task and proudly submits the following slate for
the 2020-2021 USPTA National Board of Directors.
President
• Feisal Hassan
First Vice President
• Rich Slivocka
Vice President
• Lane Evans
• Mark Faber
• Trish Faulkner
• Jason Gilbert
• Bill Mountford
Past President
• Gary Trost
M embers seeking to challenge
a nominee proposed by the
Nominating Committee must notify
the National Office by July 1st of
their intention to challenge and must
specifically designate whom they are
challenging for the Board. In soliciting
signatures from the membership, the
Membership Nominee must use the
official notification process proscribed
by the national office. In order to
qualify as a candidate or challenge a
candidate nominated by the Nominating
Committee, an individual must
have applied to be a candidate to the
Nominating Committee during the then
President
Feisal Hassan
First Vice
President
Rich Slivocka
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current election cycle. The challenger
must present their credentials confirming
that they have secured the “requisite
support” from the membership before
August 15th of the election year. Only one
nominee per office will be added to those
persons nominated by the Nominating
Committee and the one name added
will have received the greatest number
of nominations from the membership
(“Membership Nominee”). In order to
qualify as a Membership Nominee, the
candidate must be endorsed from at least
one hundred and twenty (120) members
(which shall be deemed the “requisite
support”). In the event there is a tie in the
number of nominations obtained by the
Membership Nominees, the Membership
Nominee with the highest number of
continuing education points during the
ten (10) year period prior to and through
July 1st of the then current election year,
shall be added to the ballot. In the event
the Membership Nominees remain tied
after counting the number of continuing
education points, the Board shall select
the name of the Membership Nominee
to be added to the ballot. A Membership
Nominee may not run against the
person nominated by the Nominating
Committee for President or First Vice
President.
Vice President Vice President
Lane Evans Mark Faber
Vice President Vice President
Jason Gilbert Bill Mountford
Once the slate and Membership
Nominees, if any, has been determined,
each candidate shall be permitted to
submit an approved video in support
of their candidacy which shall be made
available to the Membership of the
Association. All videos will be two
minutes total, and will be filmed during
the general membership meeting in Las
Vegas. All videos will be prepared utilizing
the same production requirements to be
promulgated by the National Office.
For the first time this year, members
shall cast their votes electronically. In the
event a Member cannot cast their vote
electronically, the Member may request
a paper ballot from the National Office.
In the event the candidates receive the
same number of votes, the proposed
nominee that has the highest number of
continuing education points, as provided
in subsection 1 above, shall prevail. In
the event the nominees remain tied
after counting the number of continuing
education points, the nominee presented
by the Nominating Committee shall be
declared the winner.
Any slight variances from the above
deadlines or procedures may be
authorized by the Board and will be based
on reasonableness and fairness to all
candidates. *
Vice President
Trish Faulkner
Past President
Gary Trost
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 RAISING THE
STANDARD
TO
RAISE OUR
GAME

USPTA is the first and only USTA accredited

tennis teaching professional organization.
Together, we will set a new standard
of excellence and provide even more
opportunities for those who teach
tennis to grow and advance. To learn more, go to usta.com/raisingstandards
© 2019 USTA. All rights reserved.

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 USPTA USPTA FINANCIALS

2018 uspta Financials

T he USPTA publishes financials to the membership on an annual basis in ADDvantage Magazine. Revenue in 2018 was
budgeted to be about $4.2 million, but came in at over $4.5 million, while expenditures were anticipated to be slightly
over $4.2 million and came in at close to $4.5 million. Below are four charts that show the breakdown of actual revenue
and expenses. As you can see, we ended the year with a modest surplus. This is six consecutive years where revenue has
exceeded expenses.
USPTA REVENUE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018 USPTA BUDGETED REVENUE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018

1.35%
Actual
$4,597,419.30
Budgeted
$4,245,506.79
1.34%
USPTA REVENUE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018 USPTA BUDGETED REVENUE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018
$4,597,419.30 $4,245,506.79
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP
28.97% 1.35% SPONSORSHIP/ENDORSEES 29.12% 1.34% SPONSORSHIP/ENDORSEES
EDUCATION/TESTING EDUCATION/TESTING
WORLD CONFERENCE WORLD CONFERENCE
53.51% 55.13%
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP
DIVISIONS DIVISIONS
28.97% SPONSORSHIP/ENDORSEES 29.12%
1.81% 6.75% OTHER 1.29% SPONSORSHIP/ENDORSEES
OTHER
EDUCATION/TESTING 5.95% EDUCATION/TESTING
7.62% 7.16%
WORLD CONFERENCE WORLD CONFERENCE
53.51% 55.13%
DIVISIONS DIVISIONS
1.81% 6.75% OTHER 1.29% OTHER

7.62% 5.95% 7.16%

USPTA EXPENSES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018 USPTA BUDGETED EXPENSES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018
$4,495,864.91 $4,270,603.38
4.06%
4.36% 0.00% 3.30% 0.00% 2.50%
USPTA EXPENSES AS OF DECEMBER
1.05% 31, 2018 USPTA BUDGETED EXPENSES AS0.50%
OF DECEMBER 31, 2018
$4,495,864.91 $4,270,603.38
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP
4.06%
4.36% 0.00% 3.30% SPONSORSHIP/ENDORSEES 0.00% 2.50% SPONSORSHIP/ENDORSEES
1.05% EDUCATION/TESTING 28.95%0.50% EDUCATION/TESTING
29.77%
WORLD CONFERENCE WORLD CONFERENCE
61.53% MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP
DIVISIONS 63.99% DIVISIONS
SPONSORSHIP/ENDORSEES SPONSORSHIP/ENDORSEES
OTHER OTHER
EDUCATION/TESTING 28.95% EDUCATION/TESTING
29.77%
WORLD CONFERENCE WORLD CONFERENCE
61.53% DIVISIONS 63.99% DIVISIONS
OTHER OTHER

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Exams, Upgrades & PTCA
4 Credits for PTCA I Segment Exams,
Upgrades & PTCA
June 1 – 2...................................Aurora, IL
June 1 – 2......................... San Antonio, TX
June 1 – 2................Hilton Head Island, SC
June 3.................................... Carlsbad, CA
June 3 – 4................................ Orlando, FL
June 6 – 7.................................Dorado, PR
June 7 ........................... Sinking Spring, PA
June 7 – 8..................................... Lehi, UT
June 7 – 8...................... Albuquerque, NM
June 8 ............................... Portsmouth, RI
June 8 ................................Des Moines, IA
June 8 – 9......................... Johns Creek, GA
June 14........................... Minneapolis, MN
June 15 – 16 ...............................Destin, FL
June 17 – 18 ................... San Francisco, CA
June 21 – 22 ............................. Tucson, AZ
June 22 – 23 ...................Mission Viejo, CA
June 22 – 23 .............................. Rome, GA
June 22 – 23 ..................... Coral Gables, FL
June 22 – 23 .............. Rancho Santa Fe, CA
July 8 – 9 ................................ Orlando, FL
July 12 – 13 .................................Dallas,TX
July 13...............................Indianapolis, IN
July 14................................... Clayton, MO
July 15 – 16 ............................Berkeley, CA
July 20 ....................................Boston, MA
July 20 – 21 ....................Mission Viejo, CA
July 26...............................Wilmington, DE
July 26..............................Nichols Hills, OK
July 26 – 27 ........................... Lafayette, LA
July 27 – 28 ............................... Rome, GA
July 27 – 28 ...........................Gulfport, MS
Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days
prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an
exam, upgrade. PTCA I is included in the two day
exam. Exam cancellations must be received no lat-
er than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation
fee will be charged accordingly.
USPTA
LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY
The USPTA Leadership Academy is laser
focused coaching on key tennis industry
leadership principles. Led by USPTA
members Feisal Hassan, Ajay Pant, Sara
Morse and Jose Pastrello, the leadership
academy will use case studies, self-
assessments and best practices and
behaviors. Additional topics to build
a strong leadership base will include
time management, communication
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Online education
Watch webinars, seminars, On Court with USPTA
episodes, specialty courses and much more on
TennisResources.com to earn your education
credits.
July. 18 – 19 ................ Certification Course
Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel; Austin, TX
Sept. 27-28 ................. Certification Course
USPTA World Conference; Las Vegas, NV
Nov. 15 – 16 ................ Certification Course
Atlanta, GA
Cardio Tennis
Oct. 12....................Level 1 Training Course
Midtown Athletic Club; Palatine, IL
Nov. 9......................Level 1 Training Course
Methodist University; Fayetteville, NC
Padel
2019 Level 1 Certification Dates
June 15 – 16............................ Orlando, FL
July 18 – 19 ..............................Central, PA
September 19 – 20 ....................Lowell, AK
skills, customer service, team building,
budgets and HR issues. This is a very
interactive course that will involve group
participation utilizing group projects and
exercises within each training module.
All sessions will be held at USPTA World
Headquarters in Lake Nona, Florida.
Information and Location:
• Dates: November 8 - 10
• Location: USPTA Headquarters, Orlando, FL
• Cost: $499
• Education credits: up to 15 education credits
6 credits + up to 9 credits for the education
sessions.
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USPTA
2019 USPTA Division
Conference Schedule
Division Conferences - 6 Credits
June 2................................................... Hawaii
May. 30 – June 2......................Florida Division
PGA National; Palm Beach Gardens, FL
May. 31 – 1 ..............Pacific Nortwest Division
Central Park Tennis Club; Kirkland, WA
Aug. 15 - 16..........................Midwest Division
Western Southern Open; Cincinnati, OH
Sept. 23 – 27 ...........USPTA World Conference
Westgate Las Vegas; Las Vegas, NV
Nov. 8-9........................ Middle States Division
Wilmington Country Club; Wilmington, DE
WHEELCHAIR Tennis
June 26 ......................................... Wichita, KS
Oct. 24 – 25 .................................. Orlando, FL
IPTPA Pickleball
Certification Workshop
June 2 ........................Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Sept. 22......................................Las Vegas, NV
Spanish Tennis
Teaching System
At Academia Sanchez-Casal USPTA
professionals can earn 10 Education Credits by
participating in the Level 1 or Level 2 course of
the Spanish Tennis Teaching System hosted by
the International Coaches Institute.
May. 31 – June 2........................ Naples, FL
Competitive Coaching Course Level 1
June 2 – 4.................................. Naples, FL
Pro Coaching Course Level 2
Nov. 13 – 15............................... Naples, FL
Competitive Coaching Course Course Level 1
Nov. 15 – 17............................... Naples, FL
Pro Coaching Course level 2
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 MEMBER NEWS

Anton Mavrin Roger Follmer Paula Miller Peter Juarez

Anton Mavrin was named Roger Follmer was named Paula Miller guided the Peter Juarez will retire from
the new tennis director at the tennis director at Quinnipiac Bobcat women’s the Oak Park Tennis Center
the Redding Country Club Algonquin Golf Club in tennis team to their sixth in Stockton, California. For
in Redding, Connecticut. St. Louis, Missouri for the consecutive Metro Atlantic the past 21 years, Juarez has
As a teenager, he summer. Roger is currently Athletic Conference regular been the head professional at
represented the U.S. the head coach at Washington season championship. the Oak Park Tennis Center.
national team in the World University in St. Louis. He Quinnipiac is now 54-1 Juarez has been more than
Youth Cups and most guided Washington University in conference play since just a teacher of the sport, but
recently was the tennis in St. Louis to the 2008 NCAA joining the MAAC in 2013. also a tournament director,
pro at Darien’s Wee Burn Division III Men’s Tennis The Bobcats have won 43 independent businessman,
Country Club, with a focus National Championship, consecutive regular season nonprofit organizer, an
on junior programs. He establishing the Bears as one MAAC contests (longest advocate of junior tennis and
brings over 12 years of of the premier programs in active Division I streak). In caretaker for the 11-court
experience in the country Division III. His previous 2018, Quinnipiac women’s public facility. In addition to
club business in which he experience includes serving tennis reached their teaching, Juarez could be found
has run and administered as the men’s tennis assistant 11th NCAA Tournament stringing racquets, making
highly active programs at coach for two seasons at the appearance in the Division I. court reservations for individual
elite clubs in Long Island, United States Naval Academy Miller is a four-time MAAC players and the center’s
New York as well as the state and the assistant coach at Women’s Tennis Coach of various league teams or doing
of Connecticut. Purdue University. the Year. maintenance on the courts.

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