Know your benefits – Find-a-Job
This job site routinely lists more than 100 teaching or tennis-related positions every day. It’s designed for USPTA pros looking for jobs and, coupled with the members-only Career Center, which offers resume writing and interviewing tips, can make your job search easier. Visit now.

USPTA, IHRSA join forces to reform health care, promote benefits of exercise

The USPTA and the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association have joined forces to promote the preventive health benefits of exercise on Capitol Hill. Details here.

USPTA announces Tennis – for the health of it!^SM advisory council
The mission of the council is to ensure that all components of Tennis – for the health of it! are health-enhancing, developmentally appropriate, safe and fun.
Read more.

Tennis Across America celebrates 20 years as the original, free grassroots program
The event will be marked on May 9 this year. Plan your special clinics now and don’t forget to register your events here.

New season, new shows
A new season of “On Court with USPTA” begins with an episode on “Situational Tennis” with USPTA member Otis Sadler of Houston. The show premiers at 11 a.m. Eastern time, Feb. 22 on the Tennis Channel. Next month’s show will feature USPTA member and Spanish coach Emilio Sanchez Vicario. Click here for information on shows and show times.

New shows in DVD
Episode 50, “Creating a Successful Doubles Team,” and Episode 51, “Tactical Weapons for Tennis,” will soon be available! Contact the pro shop.

Get control of your business            
Communicate with students, and create challenge ladders, flex leagues, teaching programs and social events. A link to getcourtside.com has been added to your USPTA personal Web site. Sign up as a tennis pro/director and encourage students to sign up as players. To find your Web site, go to find-a-pro.com, click on Find-a-Pro in the player's box, then search for your last name. The getcourtside.com link is in the main menu of your Web site.

Free online lesson planner
Go to planner.uspta.com, log in and start planning your next lesson or team practice. First-time users will need to register. You may also access this benefit in the Coaches Resource Center or in the members-only area through “Career center,” and then “Teaching tools.”

Share, discuss, engage on USPTA Forums
A USPTA Professional from Wilmette, Ill., posted this question regarding tournaments and events run at country clubs:
“I have been at my country club for a long time and I need some new ideas for running events and tournaments for the men and women. Most of my events are one day and last three to four hours. I would welcome some new ideas from some of you out there running similar events.”

New topics added to forum discussions
Topics now include Management, Operating a facility during a recessive economy, and Nonprofit facilities.

To offer your advice or share similar experiences on any of these topics, go to http://forums.uspta.com. Sign up as a USPTA member and log in with your last name and member number.

Here comes the sun! Get your shades
Get ready for the spring and summer by ordering your sunglasses at www.sportstarprosales.com. Your user group is USPTA and passcode is 20085250.

Rent a car, get a discount from Avis
Get the USPTA discount with Avis. Visit the site, and enter the USPTA Corporate Awards AWD No. U353920 or call 800-831-8000.

Plan now for 2009 World Conference
The 2009 USPTA World Conference on Tennis will be at the beautiful Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa, Sept. 21-26.