Newsletter - ADDvantage

Teaching red ball, orange ball and green ball tennis to beginners

5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM

May 2013 -- Why do so many 10 and under American youngsters play soccer and/or baseball or softball as opposed to tennis? The answer is simple: they play the game sooner rather than later (younger), on shorter rather than longer playing fields, with smaller and lighter equipment in time-friendly, non-elimination formats (nobody wins and nobody loses) with adult involvement (parental guidance and encouragement and adult supervision).

At the youngest ages (4, 5 and 6), these children are taught to play “just for the fun of it.” Goals and runs are not counted! Every game (event) lasts about an hour and ends in a tie.

FBT60: Building a strong mind, body and game

5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM

May 2013 -- Have you ever gone in to get a routine physical from your doctor and thought everything was going to be fine? I did. And I was wrong.

Keeping it real in the high-tech world

5/13/2013 12:00:00 AM

May 2013 -- Today’s technology provides us with all the tools we could ever need for communicating. It seems that almost every few months we are given another great high-tech tool that will help us reach our customer base.

Pat Williams: Basketball Hall of Famer, motivational speaker, father of 19

5/12/2013 12:00:00 AM

May 2013 -- We are excited to announce Pat Williams as the keynote speaker for the USPTA awards luncheon at the World Conference in Orlando. To say that Williams is very accomplished is an understatement.

Pat Williams is a basketball Hall of Famer, currently serving as co-founder and senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic.

Social networking now: Online networks offer advantages & benefits for keeping members in the loop

5/11/2013 12:00:00 AM

May 2013 -- When Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the U.S. in October, thousands of residents were without power, water and heat for weeks.

Staff spotlight – Kathy Buchanan

5/10/2013 12:00:00 AM

May 2013 --

How long have you worked at USPTA? I started at USPTA in June 1986 as a data entry clerk. Over the past 27 years my skills have evolved and my title has changed several times, and now I’m the Director of Computer Services.
Describe what you do here? I maintain the membership database and its integrity, address changes, dues payments, produce statistical reports, update and maintain the Find-a-Pro website, and manage the membership hard copy files.
What do you like best about your job? I enjoy talking to the members and trying to help solve whatever issues they have.

Certification Exam Preparation – Stroke Production

5/9/2013 12:00:00 AM

May 2013 -- I had been working as a full-time professional for a year and a half when I decided it was time to join the USPTA and obtain my tennis-teacher certification. My coworker at the time had recently completed his certification and communicated the importance and benefits of becoming a certified teaching professional.

For this Arkansas pro 10U Tennis is a true game changer

4/9/2013 12:00:00 AM

April 2013 -- When the 10 and Under Tennis initiative first got under way, USPTA Professional Gary Jones, the director of tennis at the Jonesboro (Ark.) Country Club, was definitely not a fan.

“At that time, kids who were 9 and 10 kind of got left out,” he said.

Courtside is the ticket at San Jose Country Club

4/8/2013 12:00:00 AM

April 2013 -- Courtside USA has been a big boost to our programming at San Jose Country Club since we began implementing it in December. We chose to incorporate it in stages in order to focus on select groups within our membership.

Music sensation Redfoo and “Heroes” star Sendhil Ramamurthy enter 2013 US Open National Playoffs

4/7/2013 12:00:00 AM

April 2013 -- The USTA announced that music sensation Redfoo of the music group LMFAO and “Heroes” TV star Sendhil Ramamurthy have both entered the 2013 US Open National Playoffs, which provides the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to earn a berth into the US Open.

Redfoo has entered the USTA Northern California Sectional Qualifying Tournament in Salinas, Calif., June 18-23.

USPTA Pros hold G Days nationwide to promote HEAD’s new Graphene technology

4/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

April 2013 -- In an effort to support our key endorsee, HEAD Penn, USPTA members stepped up to help with the launch of HEAD’s new racquet technology, Graphene. The goal for our membership was to get 50 sites across the country to hold demo days between Feb.

Boost your spring programming with Tennis Across America^™

4/5/2013 12:00:00 AM

April 2013 -- The USPTA kicks off its annual Tennis Across America program. Just like in previous years, while Tennis Across America is officially celebrated in May, events can be held at any time of the year as long as the event is registered before the July 2 deadline.

Landmark directive will open up opportunities

4/4/2013 12:00:00 AM

April 2013 -- I find it ironic that 40 years ago I played high school sports with no district or state championships for girls. I just went back to Kettering, Ohio, to be inducted into Fairmont High School Athletic Hall of Fame and I gave an acceptance speech.

Are we behind the curve on technology?

4/3/2013 12:00:00 AM

April 2013 -- On Aug. 10 Peter Freeman, USTA Georgia Professional of the Year, conducted an eye-opening speech at the GPTA Lunch and Learn on how using Internet tools can help tennis coaches conquer their three biggest challenges.

PHIT America – A movement for a fit and healthy America

4/2/2013 12:00:00 AM

April 2013 -- The USPTA is proud to announce our support and sponsorship of a new campaign and cause to create a movement for a Fit & Healthy America, PHIT America. This new campaign is an effort by a sports and fitness coalition to educate America on the issues of obesity and sedentary lifestyles and find ways to get more Americans active, fit, playing sports and healthy.

Staff Spotlight – Vicky Tristan

4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

What is your title and how long have you worked at USPTA? My title is Director of Certification and Membership. I actually have been working for USPTA for 20 years.

Staff spotlight – Ramona Husaru

3/18/2013 12:00:00 AM

March 2013 --

How long have you worked at USPTA, and what do you do here? I have been with USPTA for five years, and it was around that time that the organization began to develop a new educational tool, TennisResources.com. This online tennis library contains thousands of useful instructional videos, audio seminars, articles, drills, lessons and much more.

The motivation behind retaining exceptional staff members

3/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

March 2013 -- In 2011, the International Health and Racquet Sports Association announced that health club memberships increased by 2.4 percent while at the same time the Mahon Pulse Survey identified fitness and wellness as one of the key lifestyles trends affecting the club industry. Even clubs that have always offered fitness and wellness activities have to rethink their strategies, staying ahead of the curve to constantly not only satisfy but prove to club members that their membership is valuable, thus, ushering in a resurgence of fitness and wellness programs nationwide.

Game changer: Building my service skills through USPTA volunteerism

3/16/2013 12:00:00 AM

March 2013 -- This profession we share is a great one. As a junior player, I idolized my coaches and wondered how cool it would be to make a living doing what they did.

Education – “Pathway to long-term success”

3/15/2013 12:00:00 AM

March 2013 -- Over the years, I have always been one that has enjoyed learning about all kind of things. Yes, I was actually one of those people that enjoyed going to school.

Take time to remember

3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

March 2013 -- There is no fault in adding to the memory of someone of note when so much has already been said. The USPTA lost CEO of 30-plus years, Tim Heckler, on Feb.

Clarence Mabry: Pioneer of Texas tennis

2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM

March 2013 -- To say Clarence Mabry was both a respected player and tennis-teaching professional is an understatement. When he passed away earlier this year on Jan.

In his own words: Excerpts from an interview with the late Clarence Mabry on his induction into the USPTA Hall of Fame

2/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

March 2013 -- At the World Conference on Tennis in September in 2006, a few days after his 81st birthday, the late Clarence Mabry became only the eighth person to be inducted into the USPTA Hall of Fame. Not bad for a boy from a small Texas town who, at the age of 12, decided to learn how to use the tennis racquet that he was less than excited to acquire.

Courtside USA Q&A

2/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

March 2013 --

Question: How can I access the USPTA Surface Championships schedule and registration page at Courtside USA?

Answer: There are several ways to access the schedule and registration page(s) for the USPTA Surface Championships. All are quite simple so you can choose whichever works best for you.

Option 1 - Follow the USPTA Surface Championships in your Courtside USA account.

USPTA mourns the death of former CEO Tim Heckler

2/5/2013 12:00:00 AM

February 2013 -- Tim Heckler, former chief executive officer of the United States Professional Tennis Association, passed away February 4 in Houston after suffering a heart attack. He was 71 years old.

Newsletter - ADDvantage

Teaching red ball, orange ball and green ball tennis to beginners

FBT60: Building a strong mind, body and game

Keeping it real in the high-tech world

Pat Williams: Basketball Hall of Famer, motivational speaker, father of 19

Social networking now: Online networks offer advantages & benefits for keeping members in the loop

Staff spotlight – Kathy Buchanan

Certification Exam Preparation – Stroke Production

For this Arkansas pro 10U Tennis is a true game changer

Courtside is the ticket at San Jose Country Club

Music sensation Redfoo and “Heroes” star Sendhil Ramamurthy enter 2013 US Open National Playoffs

USPTA Pros hold G Days nationwide to promote HEAD’s new Graphene technology

Boost your spring programming with Tennis Across America™

Landmark directive will open up opportunities

Are we behind the curve on technology?

PHIT America – A movement for a fit and healthy America

Staff Spotlight – Vicky Tristan

Staff spotlight – Ramona Husaru

The motivation behind retaining exceptional staff members

Game changer: Building my service skills through USPTA volunteerism

Education – “Pathway to long-term success”

Take time to remember

Clarence Mabry: Pioneer of Texas tennis

In his own words: Excerpts from an interview with the late Clarence Mabry on his induction into the USPTA Hall of Fame

Courtside USA Q&A

USPTA mourns the death of former CEO Tim Heckler

Boost your spring programming with Tennis Across America^™