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| USPTA e-Newsletter - Volume 4 • Issue 4 |
  April 2010 |
In this issue...
Know your benefits – Find-a-Pro
Find-a-Pro makes it easy for consumers, your peers and even employers to locate professional tennis services. Click here to look for friends and other pros in your area or around the world.
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New membership designed to attract young people to tennis careers
The USPTA, in partnership with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, now offers a new membership. USPTA University members will be able to search for summer employment and perhaps decide to make tennis a lifelong career path. Click here for details or to apply.
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Play in the US Open
For the first time ever, you can compete for a wild card into the US Open Qualifying Tournament! Sectional qualifying event registration is now open. Take your shot at playing on the biggest stage in sports – the US Open! Register today! |
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April ADDvantage is online
In this issue, USPTA University, heart rate monitors, Camp Friendship, the SAP Open, member news and more. Go to addvantageuspta.com and read all about it!
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Tennis – for the health of it!™ site is revamped
Check out the interactive site here and tell your students about it!
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Health is focus of 2010 Tennis Across America
In less than a month, USPTA will celebrate the 21st annual Tennis Across America on May 8. This year we're promoting Tennis – for the health of it! as part of a campaign to attract new and former players to the game. Don't forget to register your events here. |
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GetCourtside becomes CourtsideUSA.com
Visit the new www.CourtsideUSA.com. It features a community page, league tools, social networking, video capabilities and more.
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No-risk sunglasses program
Pop-A-Shop is offered by SportStar Pro Sales, in conjunction with Bollé and Serengeti brands. It is designed for small and seasonal retailers. Click here for details.
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Order your new springtime shades now
Plan for sunny weather with a new style. Shop and order your sunglasses at http://sportstarprosales.com. User group is USPTA and passcode is 20085250. |
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April, May feature two surface championship tourneys
USPTA INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, April 23-25
Lakeville, Minn.
Tournament director: Brian McCoy - 763-656-1590
Click here for printable registration form or click here to register online (tournament ID No. 555125310).
USPTA CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS, May 20-23
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Tournament director and USPTA contact: Chuck Gill - 561-624-8900
Click here for printable registration form or click here to register online (tournament ID No. 153607810). |
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Congratulations to TennisResources.com prize winners:
HEAD Radical MP racquet winners:
- Pablo Esner, Hot Springs, Ark.
- M. Susan Jackson, Houston
- Terrence M. Robinson, Memphis, Tenn.
HEAD Radical backpack winners:
- Barrie Bulmore, Oakland, Calif.
- Kishrown Israel, Waltham, Mass.
These people won prizes for subscribing to TennisResources.com. You can subscribe for your chance to win a racquet or other great prizes by signing up today! Click here to preview and subscribe. |
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Join USPTA on Facebook and Twitter
Read the latest news and get tips and inspiration from peers, consumers and USPTA. Join us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Just released – new DVDs
"On Court with USPTA" shows now on DVD with extras include:
- "The Backhand Game"
- "The Attacking Game"
- "The All-court Player"
- "Competitive Drills and Games"
Also, the newest specialty course on DVD is "Managing a Tennis Complex," which can be viewed for credit. Visit the pro shop to purchase these and much more. |
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Weekly tennis tips featured on USPTA home page
Did you know that every week a new tip is featured at uspta.com? These tips are later added to the Coaches Resource Center on the video tips page and to Lessons Online in the members only area. |
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TennisMD videos featured at www.tennis-health.com
 Share video clips and information with your students to promote the health and wellness benefits of tennis. This week's featured video is "Cardiovascular - Aerobic fitness and anaerobic drills" with Dr. Bob Donatelli. Click here. |
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USPTA Technology Tools
Visit this interactive map for career-enhancing resources, including fun and informative Web sites.
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Find the right health plan for you – with help from USPTA
Search available major medical and discount dental plans online. Receive discounts on prescriptions with the RX card. Start your search at the following link: Insurance. For assistance, call toll free 888-565-7449, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.
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Watch "On Court with USPTA" on the Tennis Channel
Check local listings for times in your area or visit USPTA.TV.
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Get rental car discounts through Avis and Enterprise
Visit Avis and enter the USPTA Corporate Awards AWD No. U353920 or call 800-831-8000. Visit Enterprise and enter USPTA account number L060268 and password USP.
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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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Coachesresource.uspta.com
Look here for tips, drills, articles and more. 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 new items.
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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