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Posted on: Monday, June 8, 2009
June 2009
USPTA e-news
| USPTA e-Newsletter - Volume 3 • Issue 6 |
June 2009 |
 In this issue...
Know your benefits – USPTA World Conference on Tennis
Each year, USPTA holds the world’s largest event for teaching professionals, and it attracts industry VIPs, manufacturers, allied associations and international guests. It offers the most comprehensive educational agenda, plus parties, tournament competition and more. See below for details on this year’s event. |
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 Celebrate what you do!
This year’s World Conference information is now online so you can plan your trip to Marco Island. Go to http://uspta.com and click on the conference logo on the left side of the home page. Learn more about what USPTA is planning to help you do what you do! Registration forms and buying show information are available. Check back frequently to see an updated list of speakers and schedule updates. Also look in the June issue of ADDvantage for more details.
Buying show and silent auction
Click here for details on the buying show and silent auction. |
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 Promote your camps, clinics and events – for the health of it!
Boost your business by listing your events on http://tennis-health.com, the Tennis – for the health of it!SM Web site. If you have not yet registered, sign up and go to the Submit events/ideas page of your profile.
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What's new in the Coaches Resource Center
Have you checked out the Coaches Resource Center lately? There are new tips, drills, articles and more. Go to http://coachesresource.uspta.com/. Click the yellow USPTA button to go to the member login page. After logging in, click on "What's new" in the menu to see what's been added since your last visit. |
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 “On Court with USPTA™” news
Uspta.tv lets you preview episodes of “On Court” and more
Register and then log in to view Webisodes.
Now on DVD:
- “Situational Tennis”
- “Spanish Practice Patterns: All-court play”
- “Spanish Practice Patterns: Hand-fed drills”
- “Magazine Edition”
Check your local listings or click here for information and show times for “On Court with USPTA.”
Show wins award!
“Creating a Successful Doubles Team,” an episode of “On Court with USPTA,” has been recognized with an Award of Distinction by The Communicator Awards. Produced and aired in 2008 on the Tennis Channel, the show was one of more than 7,000 entries submitted to the contest. The series has won numerous awards since its debut in 2003. |
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July 3 is USPTA awards deadline
Nominate yourself or a friend and be recognized at this year’s World Conference. Click here for rules and applications. |
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New topics on USPTA Tennis Resource Center Forum
Forum traffic is increasing. Maybe it’s the new topic on where to buy, sell or trade tennis equipment. Also, there is a new “court maintenance” discussion under “facility operations.” Visit the Forum Web site to check out new topics and the latest posts at http://forums.uspta.com. |
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McCollom, Ross win singles crowns at USPTA clay court tourney
Read about it here. Grass Court Championships information coming soon to uspta.com.
 Ross (left) and tournament director Chuck Gill. 
McCollom (left) and tournament director Chuck Gill.
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 Earn education credits, prepare for exam with online academy
The Professional Tennis Coaches Academy I allows tennis-teaching professionals to review all the critical material for the certification exam and further their tennis education from the comfort of their own home or office via their computers.
If you took the Certification Exam prior to January 2008, this course is available to you for an introductory fee of $50. You will receive 4 education credits for completing this course.
Click here to see what the academy covers. To purchase this course, click here. |
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 Don’t forget to register your events
Click here to register your Tennis Across America events before the July 1 deadline. Whether you’ve already hosted an event, or plan to run one later this summer or in the fall, it’s important to provide the information so that your division gets credit. For more information about Tennis Across America or Tennis Around the World, please contact Rick Bostrom at 800-USPTA-4U (877-8248) or sports@uspta.org.
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TAA banners for sale
Tennis Across America banners are available through the U.S. Pro Tennis Shop. The banners are $30 each and measure 34 inches by 52 inches. Visit usprotennisshop.com and click on accessories or call 800-877-8248, ext. 104.
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Enter your USPTA Web site to win!
The second annual personal Web site contest winners will receive fabulous prizes from Fromuth/Nike.
Visit Find-a-Pro.com, click Find-a-Pro under "Players" and enter your last name. The link to your site is on the right side of the page, across from your first and last name. Click the link to get to the home page of your site, which features your name and USPTA rating.
The deadline to enter is Aug. 3. Click here for contest rules and judging criteria. |
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 USPTA forms partnership with Rally for the Cure
Read the details here.
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Hundreds of DVDs available through pro shop
Educational DVDs include World Conference seminars, specialty courses, Player Development Conferences and “On Court with USPTA™” episodes. Check out the titles at the pro shop, or call the U.S. Pro Tennis Shop at 800-877-8248 to order. |
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Control your tennis destiny with 
Create and track challenge ladders, flex leagues and other events. Check out the link to getcourtside.com on your USPTA personal Web site. Sign up as a tennis pro/director and encourage students to sign up as players. |
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 No-risk program lets you sell popular sunglasses
The Pop-A-Shop program is offered by SportStar Pro Sales, in conjunction with Bollé and Serengeti brands. It is designed for small and seasonal retailers. There’s no risk! Click here for details.
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ADDvantage wins
The cover article in the August 2008 issue of ADDvantage magazine won an Award of Distinction in the 2009 Communicator Awards competition. The article, titled "Racquet-wielding mayor takes swing at obesity," tells how Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett used tennis as part of his own weight-loss plan and then challenged the city's citizens to get fit as well. Read article. |
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 Protect your eyes
Get ready for the spring and summer by ordering your sunglasses at http://www.sportstarprosales.com/. User group is USPTA and passcode is 20085250.
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 Need a rental car? Get an Avis discount through USPTA
Visit Avis and enter the USPTA Corporate Awards AWD No. U353920 or call 800-831-8000.
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FREE USPTA resources
We have developed many USPTA resources that you can download and use free of charge. Please click on the links below to download these resources.
Another free resource – USPTA Career Center
Also, remember to go to www.uspta.com, log in to the members-only section and check out the USPTA Career Center. We have incorporated a large assortment of job search and PR tools to enhance the success of your job search or daily operations. Please let us know how you like these benefits and what else we can do to assist you in your career.
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 members-only area through “Career center,” and then “Teaching tools.” |
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Tennisresources.com
Educational and instructional videos, articles, audio instruction, drill diagrams, interviews, chart templates and more in one site. It’s a great resource for tennis-teaching pros, coaches and tennis players of all levels. Basic access is free to USPTA members. Premium subscriptions are available to members at a reduced rate. Nonmembers may also subscribe.
Tennis-health.com
Interactive Web site that details the health benefits of tennis. Users are encouraged to track their tennis exercise and weight. Sign up and encourage your members to do the same. |
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