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November 2011

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USPTA e-Newsletter - Volume 5 • Issue 9
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In this issue...


Know your benefits – 35% of your dues returned to your division treasury
Your division receives these funds to provide you with benefits, such as education, conferences and more at the local level. Click here to see an entire list of Professional-level benefits.

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Teach the game with the newest ball to feature our name!
Penn has introduced a new Pro Penn ball. Play Tough. Play Long. Play Pro Penn Marathon! Click here for more information on the ball endorsed by USPTA and you!

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Lessons for Life
Lessons for Life has been the USPTA’s national charitable program since 1999, and encourages members to use tennis as a vehicle to help others through fundraising activities in their communities. The collaboration with Thanks USA is a new component of the program this year that strives to mobilize USPTA members to raise funds to help families of military personnel, specifically by providing scholarships. Click here for details.

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Autographed copies of Patrick McEnroe’s book still available!
Only five copies of “Hardcourt Confidential” left. Click here to order your copy today, or contact the pro shop at 800-8248, ext. 104.

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November issue of ADDvantage is online now and in the mail
Click the magazine cover to read a .PDF. Issue includes:

  • World Conference wrap-up with photos
  • Details about HEAD racquet contracts
  • USPTA Player Development Conference
  • More!
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HEAD contract applications are due and must be submitted online!

  • Complete the HEAD Penn Contract online starting November 1 at http://uspta.head.com or log onto USPTA.com, go to Benefits, choose HEAD.
  • Your order will be confirmed instantly with a number on screen and a complete recap of the order to a valid email address you supplied.
  • You can also follow with one reorder at this site for additional equipment you may wish to purchase.

Complete your contract as soon as possible and no later than January 31, 2012. Please call TEAM HEAD at (800) 289-7366, Option #1, if you have any questions.

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WANTED: 1977 USPTA Membership Directory
USPTA is missing this directory in its archives. If you have one and are willing to donate it, please contact Kathy Buchanan at 800-877-8248 or Kathy.buchanan@uspta.org.

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Beginner doubles, anyone?
Share the following video clips from Tennisresources.com with your students, or use the drills to enhance your lessons!

The following clips may be found through Tennisresources.com and are part of the “On Court with USPTA” DVD “First Step to Doubles” featuring USPTA Professional Shirley Gearon.

To view more clips, register to continue browsing our resources on a free trial or sign up for a Premium Subscription!


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Airing this month on the Tennis Channel

  • Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Forehand Movement Patterns
  • Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. – Change Up Your Serve
  • Nov. 19, 8 a.m. – Get To The Net
  • Nov. 27, 6 a.m. – Get To The Net
  • Nov. 27, 6:30 a.m. – Change Up Your Serve

For more details and show times go to www.oncourtwithuspta.com.
To check out the newest DVDs of “On Court with USPTA” episodes, visit www.usprotennisshop.com to get your copy.

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Don't forget about the following benefits and special programs available exclusively to USPTA members!


Stay in touch
Read the latest news and get tips and inspiration from peers, consumers and USPTA. Join us on Facebook and Twitter.

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USPTA online education and management resources
Visit this interactive map for career-enhancing resources, including fun and informative websites.

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CourtsideUSA
USPTA members! Run ALL your programs – from leagues to tournaments to round robins online – for FREE using CourtsideUSA. Visit www.courtsideusa.com.

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Find the right health plan for you
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 877-236-7444, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.Dental

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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.

Teaching tools PR tools Lessons online

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
Find 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
This interactive website 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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