PRESENTS CHAMPIONS OF TENNIS 2016

This is the 16th year that Tennis Industry has named our Champions of Tennis, honoring the oft-unsung heroes who go above and beyond in helping to make a difference in tennis and in the business of tennis. We hope they inspire you, too, to continue to move this industry forward.

CONGRATULATIONS TO: DON TISDALE • RANDY FUTTY • SEA COLONY TENNIS CLUB • SCOTT HANOVER • GAME-SET-MATCH • OKLAHOMA CITY TENNIS CENTER CINDY HUETHER • COURT ONE • NORTH MAIN ATHLETIC COMPLEX • DAN JAMES • SAN ANTONIO TENNIS ASSOCIATION • TIM MILES• COLETTE LEWIS • PHILIP VAN ASSELT • SAMMY GIAMMALVA• COR TENNIS/READING RECREATION COMMISSION • NEW BALANCE HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS • MARK FABER• PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE • MARTY HENNESSY INSPIRING CHILDREN FOUNDATION • JACK’S ABBY SOCIAL TENNIS LEAGUE • USTA MISSOURI VALLEY • KIRK ANDERSON

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PERSON OF THE YEAR Don Tisdale

Anyone who’s ever under- taken a construction or renovation project knows there are a lot moving parts. This is especially true of the major projects the USTA has pursued in recent years. Creating the USTA National Campus in Orlan- do, Fla., and the continued renovations and reconstruc- tion at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Cen- ter in New York took a lot of planning on all fronts, not least how to make it all work fi nancially. This is where Donald Tisdale shines. “Don’s knowledge and expertise in the fi nancial area is invaluable,” says USTA President & CEO Katrina Adams. “He’s that ‘EF Hutton’ person on our board: When he speaks, everyone listens. You know he’s evaluated and surveyed everything before coming out with an opinion.” An avid tennis player, Tisdale, who recently moved leadership, the USTA might USTA,” adds Dave Haggerty, “I’ve thoroughly with his wife, Gerri, from not have had the courage to a former USTA president enjoyed my experience with the Lake Oswego, Ore., to the tackle the National Tennis who is now president of USTA,” says Tisdale, Seattle, Wash., area, has Center and National Cam- the International Tennis with his wife, Gerri, been on the USTA Board of pus projects, both critical Federation. “He’s had a big at the US Open. Directors since 2005, serv- to the growth of the sport impact on the fi nancing on ing as secretary-treasurer and industry. And it’s why many projects. He’s saved from 2007 to 2012, and then Tisdale is Tennis Industry’s the USTA a lot of money.” as a vice president. While 2016 Person of the Year. For his part, Tisdale he’s retiring as a board “He’s an unbelievable remains all-in when it comes member at the end of 2016, guy,” says Kurt Kamperman, to promoting tennis. Adams says Tisdale will USTA chief executive of “Tennis has been the become a presidential Community Tennis and the foundation for me through- appointee. “It still allows National Campus. “He loves out my life and opened me to pick up the phone and this game. He’s a wiz fi nan- doors that wouldn’t have lean on him,” she says. cially, and he’s truly selfl ess. opened otherwise, including Behind the scenes, Tis- “His impact and infl uence the fabulous experience I’ve dale’s rare combination of on key initiatives and proj- had with the USTA,” he says. business knowledge, passion ects the USTA undertook in “But I’m just one of a group for tennis and drive to grow the last 10 years cannot be of people that has brought this sport has helped push overstated.” the USTA to where it is. I’m the envelope for the USTA “In a lot of ways, Don is very proud to be associated and this industry. In many probably the strongest, most with so many good people ways, it could be argued qualifi ed person never to over so many years.”

that without his fi nancial have been president of the —Peter Francesconi USTA COURTESY

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Dec_TI_Champions_SC.indd 3 11/21/16 11:54 AM TENNIS INDUSTRY SERVICE AWARD Randy Futty

When it comes to tennis courts, it’s hard to find someone with more knowledge than Randy Futty. The vice president of business development for California Sports Surfaces—the maker of DecoTurf—Futty has also held key roles with Har-Tru and Connor Sport Court. But whether tackling the challenges of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center or revitalizing school courts in a small town, Futty brings a passion to this sport few can match. PRIVATE FACILITY G R A S S R O O T S C H A M P I O N That’s a key reason he’s our 2016 Tennis Industry OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR Service Award winner.

Futty’s dedication also comes through in his Sea Colony Scott Hanover volunteer work. He’s spent more than a decade Tennis Club on the board of the American Sports Builders For nearly 20 years, Scott Association. He’s served on and chaired the USTA Like many resort communi- Hanover has made a dif- Technical Committee and now he serves on the ties, the Sea Colony Tennis ference through tennis. USTA Public Parks Committee. He’s also volun- Club in Bethany Beach, Del., Whether it’s a clinic for teered with Special Olympics in Virginia, where has first-rate playing options children or stepping up to he lives. “I learned early on that you need to give and programs. Its 34 hard, organize a new league for back,” Futty says. “Volunteering—and advocacy clay and indoor courts run young professionals, his pas- for this game and this industry—is important at clinics, lessons, and tourna- sion and desire for growing all levels.” —Peter Francesconi ments for all playing levels, this sport knows no bounds. and the club has a half-mile That’s why he is Tennis private beach, multiple Industry’s Grassroots Ten- pools and a recently reno- nis Champion of the Year. vated fitness center. Hanover, the tennis direc- What earns Sea Colony tor at the Plaza Tennis Cen- accolades as our Private ter in Kansas City, Mo., first Tip for Success Facility of the Year is its learned the game through Make volunteering atmosphere. As Director of an NJTL and then playing in this industry a core value. Tennis Thomas Johnston for his high school, seeing

COURTESY RADNY FUTTY/SEA COLONY TENNIS CLUB/USTA MISSOURI VALLEY COLONY TENNIS CLUB/USTA RADNY FUTTY/SEA COURTESY explains, “You always hear first-hand the benefits the people say, ‘Everybody is sport brings to the grass- welcomed here.’ Well, that’s roots. Today, he organizes the whole idea!” Johnston’s USTA Flex Leagues, World goals are that participants TeamTennis Rec Leagues, have fun and learn some- among others. Hanover also thing new in a welcoming has served within the USTA environment. at the national, sectional As Maiysha Warren, USTA and district levels, including National Manager, Tennis three years as president of Facilities and Develop- USTA Missouri Valley. ment, explains, “I talk with “I developed a great fond- many people about facilities ness for community tennis,” around the country. Rarely Hanover says. “It’s impor- is the praise as unanimous tant to provide that oppor- as it is concerning Sea tunity.” —Andrew Robinson Colony.” —Kent Oswald

Tip for Success Tip for Success Create the right atmosphere Go slow and steady. It’s by hiring staff who believe good to take risks, but in making sure players will you want to take sure have fun and learn. steps, too. COURTESY USTA COURTESY

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TENNIS ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR Cindy Huether

“Just getting the community involved” is Cindy Huether’s mantra when it comes to tennis in Sioux Falls, S.D. As executive director of the Sioux Falls Tennis Association, Huether has done that and more to build tennis from the ground up. In developing the city’s tennis infrastruc- ture, Huether’s accomplishments are vast. She provides equipment to elementary school and day-care facilities, was instrumental in building PRO/SPECIALTY RETAILER MUNICIPAL TENNIS FACILITY one of the nation’s fi rst-ever permanent, 36-foot- OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR court tennis complexes, Spellerberg Park, and organized Recreation Coaches Workshops for all

Game-Set-Match Oklahoma City teachers in the city—to name a few. Tennis Center Huether and her husband, Mike (below), who Game-Set-Match’s string of is the current mayor of Sioux Falls, have also stores has been servicing the Steve Henry, director of opened their personal checkbook to grow tennis, greater Denver area since programming, is more than providing the lead gifts on both the Huether Ten- 1989—proof that brick-and- ready for the Oklahoma nis Center at Augustana College in 2009 and the mortar is alive and well. City Tennis Center to be new Huether Family Match Pointe Indoor Tennis To Adam Burbary and open year-round. For four Center, which opened in 2015. —Lisa Mushett his talented staf , it’s all decades, the facility only about connecting with the had outdoor courts, with customer and providing the nearly 45,000 players com- best service. Years of study- ing through the doors every ing buyer behavior have year. “But every November, honed his skills and kept the things would come to a retailer agile and adept at screeching halt,” Henry says. fi guring out what works. “Then we’d have to reinvent With an array of racquets the wheel every spring.” Tip for Success and apparel, stringing while In early 2016, the cen- Have a plan that involves the you wait and the option to ter opened six new indoor community at all levels—schools, businesses, government entities, drop of racquets for cus- courts (to join its 24 out- the local CTA, facilities, teaching

tomers who can’t make it to doors) as part of an ongoing pros and more. NORTHERN MISSOURI VALLEY/USTA GAME-SET-MATCH/USTA COURTESY the store, Game-Set-Match $3 million capital improve- is a sought-after commod- ment campaign. Following ity in the retail business. the implementation of six Aside from daily business, dedicated youth courts and the store participates in accompanying program- fundraisers, donates to kids’ ming, the USTA recognized programs and sponsors the the center with an Out- Intermountain Tennis standing Facility Award, and Association’s playof s. it is TI’s Municipal Facility “It comes down to rela- of the Year. tionships and making the “It has to be one of the deal,” Burbary says. “It’s not best public tennis facilities always about volume, but in the country,” says David about growing the business.” Minihan, executive director —Cynthia Sherman of USTA Oklahoma. —Andrew Robinson

Tip for Success Tip for Success Put a great team in place, from Don’t just sell to your the teaching pros to the front customers; get involved in desk staff. Everyone is equally the community as well. important.

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Dec_TI_Champions_SC.indd 5 11/21/16 11:54 AM B U I L D E R / C O N T R A C TO R PUBLIC PARK OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR North Main Court One Athletic Complex

Maybe there is something Tennis Industry’s Public to the power of three. After Park of the Year, the 42-acre all, it says something when North Main Athletic Com- a company has been in busi- plex in Holly Springs, N.C., ness for more than three originally was a “borrow decades, covers a three-state pit”—an area from which WHEELCHAIR TENNIS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR area and has three Certi- soil, sand and gravel were fied Tennis Court Builders pulled to complete various Dan James (CTCB) on staf. projects. But today the area No matter how you look has become one of the state’s A childhood friend’s illness and a desire to do at it, North Carolina-based premier sporting facilities. more helped shape the path of Dan James’ Court One is one of the Through funding from the wheelchair coaching career. Rolf Jacobson, both region’s largest tennis and Holly Springs Parks & Rec a friend and mentor to James, was a top junior recreational court builders, Department, Western Wake player. Diagnosed with cancer at age 15, Jacob- specializing in both con- Tennis Association (WWTA) son lost both his legs but continued playing in a struction and renovation. and the USTA, the complex wheelchair, partnering with James in doubles. The company’s projects was able to build eight regu- Later, as a young club pro, James was covering have been honored by both lation and four youth-sized a clinic and was stunned to arrive on court to see the American Sports Build- tennis courts, complete with 10 wheelchair players waiting. “I taught the best ers Association (ASBA) and lighting. They’re currently able-bodied tennis clinic for 30 minutes,” he says, the USTA. working to further improve laughing. “Then, the players took me under their Court One also gives back the facility. wing. I got in the chair, fell out of it 10 times but to this industry. President “We’ve increased the fell in love with the sport.” Gerry Wright, a CTCB, has number of tennis instruc- After 18 years with the USTA, most recently as served as chairman of the tors on staf from one to national manager of Wheelchair Tennis, James ASBA and remains very four to ofer a wider variety left his post past fall, but his impact remains. “My active in the organization. of programs for youth and hope was to help people understand that these “It’s important to under- adults,” says Holly Springs players are legitimate athletes,” he says. “Get past stand who you’re talking to Leisure & Recreation the inspiration, stop seeing the chair and start and what they want,” Wright Programs Manager Kristen seeing the tennis player.” —Peg Connor says of his customers. “You Denton. “We’ve also part- need to make every efort to nered with the WWTA to deliver a high degree of pro- better educate the commu- fessionalism at a fair price.” nity about tennis opportuni- —Mary Helen Sprecher ties.” —Garrett Mansfield

Tip for Success Tip for Success Tennis is tennis. Focus on Tip for Success Maintain relationships the similarities between Keep an unwavering and talk with area wheelchair and able-bodied focus on customer tennis professionals for tennis, rather than the service. advice and guidance. differences. COURTESY ASBA/USTA NORTH CAROLINA/USTA NORTH ASBA/USTA COURTESY

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C TA O F T H E Y E A R San Antonio Tennis Association

Every year, the San Antonio Tennis Association (SATA) reaches more than 10,000 people with its array of tennis programming and events for all ages and abilities. SATA also works closely with the city’s Parks & Rec Department, as well as schools, clubs and other tennis organizations in the surrounding area—all to help spread the game to more people. In both 2015 and 2016, SATA was named USTA TENNIS SALES REP JUNIOR TENNIS CHAMPION Texas Community Tennis Association of the Year. OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR This year, the organization adds Tennis Industry’s CTA of the Year honors. Tim Miles Colette Lewis Led by President Debbie Grieder and Executive Director Roger Ojeda, SATA invested time and re- Sales is not always about In Kalamazoo, Mich., where sources into revitalizing the hub of tennis for the selling. At its highest levels journalist Colette Lewis community, the McFarlin Tennis Facility. Those it is just as much about grew up, the premier sports ef orts have paid of by improving relationships sharing. Or at least it is as event remains the Boys’ with the city, school districts and miltary, among practiced by Tim Miles, our 18 and 16 USTA National other local groups. Sales Rep of the Year. Championships. Lewis says “SATA has had great success in revitalizing San Babolat’s North Florida she loved going to the junior Antonio’s tennis scene and growing this sport rep doesn’t serve his ter- tennis tournament because overall,” says USTA Texas Executive Director Van ritory by blindly pitching it was a “huge part of the Barry. —Todd Carlson products, or selling in a summer scene.” way that only benefi ts his “I was always impressed own interests. Rather, he by the dedication and does so by “trying to fi gure maturity of most junior out strengths and weak- tennis players,” says Lewis, nesses and inform as much “and thought they weren’t Tip for Success as learn,” according to recognized enough for the Do surveys to make sure you're Miles. “It’s important to sacrifi ces they made to be focusing on the needs and wants of your customers. understand what the [store the best they could be.” owner’s] goal is, what their Since 2005, Lewis has long-term vision is, and how covered junior players from we can make that shop as around the U.S. for her profi table as possible.” blog, ZooTennis, and other “Tim is always trying to outlets. Her support has fi nd ways to help his made her our Junior Tennis accounts grow their custom- Champion for 2016. er base and their business,” “There is no greater says Regional Sales Manager advocate for junior tennis in David Dwelle, and it’s an the U.S. than Colette,” says advocacy that extends be- Bill Mountford, the USTA’s yond the Babolat brand and director of junior tourna- its customers. “I’ve worked ments. “Junior players with Tim for eight years and consider it a tremendous he is constantly sending in honor when Colette reports ideas to help grow the game on their results.” of tennis.” —Kent Oswald —Tracy Maymon

Tip for Success Tip for Success You can learn from your Use social media to share customers’ business your expertise with an experience, even if it’s online community you from outside of tennis. feel comfortable in. COURTESY SAN ANTONIO TENNIS ASSOCIATION/BABOLAT/BILL KALLENBERG:IN ACTION CAPTURED SAN ANTONIO TENNIS ASSOCIATION/BABOLAT/BILL COURTESY TENNIS: READING REC COMMISSION GIAMMALVA/COR TENNIS JUNCTION/SAMMY ASSELT: PHILIP VAN COURTESY

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Dec_TI_Champions_SC.indd 7 11/21/16 11:54 AM YOUTH TENNIS PROVIDER PARK & REC AGENCY OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR Sammy COR Tennis/ Giammalva Reading Rec

Sammy Giammalva’s vision- Commission ary style to expand the game of tennis started with the At a time when many parks STRINGER OF THE YEAR purchase of a fading tennis and recreation departments Philip van Asselt club in northwest Houston are cutting budgets and 16 years ago. The former programs, COR Tennis & the No. 28-ranked ATP player Reading (Pa.) Recreation Philip van Asselt, owner of Tennis Junction in took his mission directly to Commission has helped ten- Bryn Mawr, Pa., has built his store’s reputation this community of vibrant, nis thrive through the power around providing great racquet service. A USRSA young families, who would of community partnerships. Master Racquet Technician for more than 24 make the Giammalva Rac- Starting small in 1998, years, van Asselt makes sure his clients under- quet Club their home. COR provided staf to stand the importance of having the right rac- Giammalva was successful conduct USTA school tennis quet—and string, and tension—to fit their style of in growing the game locally assemblies. From there, play. And he ensures all his employees, including in part because of his imple- COR expanded outreach to a staf of Certified Stringers and MRTs, continue mentation of school-related local schools, businesses and providing the best service possible. For his dedi- programs, such as on-site clubs, with support from cation to servicing and educating his customers, support for PE teachers and tennis retailer Fromuth. van Asselt is TI’s 2016 Stringer of the Year. after-school tennis. They COR Tennis Director To make sure his customers hone in on the not only brought tennis Larry Zerbe has been right racquet, van Asselt has more than 200 to new youth players, but instrumental. “Larry sets demos available. But a key to his service is the use also benefitted by adding high expectations for staf of a Babolat Racquet Diagnostic Center. String- dozens of new family mem- and players,” says Renee bed deflection readings can be tracked, and play- berships to the club during Lenz, tennis service rep for ers are advised when their string set-up has lost its first year. USTA Middle States. “He de- its ability to perform. “Sammy is an example of velops great tennis players, “Customers need to be educated,” van Asselt one who truly understands but, more importantly, he says. “It will help create loyalty.” —Bob Patterson the value of local programs develops great kids.” for their community,” says Today, the courts in Read- USTA Texas Executive ing are filled with families, Director Van Barry. a testament to the positive —Todd Carlson impact COR Tennis contin- ues to have. —Peg Connor

Tip for Success Tip for Success Tip for Success Don’t forget your roots— Build your reputation PE teachers know how to always remember why on consistency, and manage groups of kids, you started the program never stop learning. so hire them to work your 10-and-Under program. in the first place. COURTESY PHILIP VAN ASSELT: TENNIS JUNCTION/SAMMY GIAMMALVA/COR TENNIS: READING REC COMMISSION GIAMMALVA/COR TENNIS JUNCTION/SAMMY ASSELT: PHILIP VAN COURTESY

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MASS MERCHANT/CHAIN OF THE YEAR PGA Tour Superstore

PGA Tour Superstore earns customer and manu- facturer plaudits with the retail equivalent of an all-court game. Its 27 (and growing) big-box locations each devote about 5,000 square feet to tennis inventory, have in-store hitting alleys and, in some cases, actual courts. Many stores also have Master Racquet Technicians on staf . The company also works well with its vendors. “PGA is a good partner in helping educate con- INNOVATIVE TENNIS EVENT HIGH SCHOOL COACH sumers and advocating for our sport,” according OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR to Mickey Maule, Wilson’s regional commercial director of racquet sports. “They go above and

New Balance Mark Faber beyond in their merchandising support and in High School showcasing tennis.” USPTA Elite Professional For those questioning why a store with golf in

Championships Mark Faber is not only head its name is so interested in tennis, Chief Market- tennis coach at Toledo St. ing Of cer Matt Corey answers: “Golf and tennis The New Balance High Francis High School in Ohio, go hand-in-hand, with many households having School Championships was he’s also director of tennis family members playing both. We focus on taking created in 2014 to honor top at Twos Athletic Club and care of our customers one at a time, and our goal high school tennis play- serves as vice president of is to inspire them to play their best.” ers from across the United the Ohio Tennis Coaches —Kent Oswald States. The tournament’s Association. growing popularity, both Faber has been a no-cut with players and their fami- coach for 22 years, and he lies, makes it our Innovative helped create a program Tennis Event of the Year. at his club that allows high The event, which is run school teams to practice by the USTA and funded by during the of -season, with- Boston-based New Balance, out memberships. “Over the Tip for Success Hire people passionate about is held over four days in July past three years, we’ve also the sport, and work with at Harvard University. It created several fun, out- vendors to continue to educate both staff and consumers. COURTESY USTA/USTA MIDWEST/PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE features 64-player singles of-the-norm events geared draws, uses the Univer- toward the needs of high sal Tennis Rating system school students,” says Faber. to determine entries and Faber also serves on the seedings, and the girls’ and USTA’s national High School boys’ winners receive wild Task Force. “Mark’s undy- cards into the main draw of ing commitment and his the ITF International Hard leadership on the Task Force Court Championships. has helped develop a clear “This tournament repre- vision for enhancing high sents an incredible oppor- school tennis,” says Glenn tunity for the country’s top Arrington, director of high young players to compete on school tennis for the USTA. a national stage,” says Bruce —Tracy Maymon Schilling, general manager of tennis for New Balance. —James Maimonis

Tip for Success Tip for Success Create the best consumer To grow a strong program, experience for players—and their you need to pay attention parents. Make the participants feel to all players, not just the welcomed and valued. top players.

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NJTL OF THE YEAR Marty Hennessy Inspiring Children Foundation

Twelve years ago, Ryan Wolfi ngton and Marty Hennessy helped one boy fi nd a facility to play tennis in Las Vegas, and maybe earn a college scholarship. They didn’t plan on building one of the most successful NJTL programs in the entire country. “It’s been an amazing journey,” says Hennessy. “We wanted kids to see they had choices. Now ADULT TENNIS PROVIDER USTA SECTION OF THE YEAR they go through our program, come back and OF THE YEAR

mentor other kids.” Missouri Valley The Marty Hennessey Foundation, our NJTL Jack’s Abby Social of the Year, mentors more than 350 kids annually, Tennis League When it comes to growing and over 70 NJTL graduates have earned college tennis, the USTA Missouri scholarships. Since the spring of 2015, Valley section gets it. “They “I always read quotes like ‘Be the change you Jack’s Abby Social Tennis do so many things well,” wish to see in the world,’ but I never really under- League has been helping says Craig Jones, the USTA’s stood what that meant until I went through the more than 350 adults ages Director of Professional De- program,” says Trent Alenik, who was the second 21 to 40 have fun, stay active velopment & Education. child in the Foundation and now is the current and meet new friends. The The section—composed executive director. “To help people get to places league, sponsored by Jack’s of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, TA they never thought were imaginable, it’s truly Abby Craft Lagers, originat- Oklahoma, Missouri and
remarkable.” —Wendy Anderson ed in Brookline, Mass., and part of Illinois—has been a has now spread to multiple leader in promoting Youth sites around Boston as well Progression. Hispanic out- ALLEY/USP as to New Haven, Conn. For reach also has also been at its ef orts, it is TI’s Adult the forefront, as has reach- OURI V Tennis Provider of the Year. ing out to the wheelchair
Tip for Success “Over the last two years, and adaptive communities. Use social media. People are visual—share photos and we’ve seen a huge growth The seven Tennis Service videos you can go back to and in attracting young adults Reps spend a lot of time with track progress. to tennis nationwide via park and rec departments, as social leagues,” says Marilyn well as high school coaches Sherman, USTA national in rural communities. The promotions manager for section is seeing growth in Adult Tennis. “Jack’s Abby is many areas, including youth a great example of a weekly tennis, Junior Team Tennis league that is as much fun and adult leagues. of the court as it is on.” “We have a strong staf “It’s exciting to be able to and a great relationship with reach a wide audience look- our board,” says Executive ing to play tennis and meet Director Mary Buschmann, new people,” adds USTA “plus so many great volun- New England Adult Recre- teers, with such great pas- ation Coordinator Christo sion for this sport.” Schultz. “This is the perfect —Cynthia Sherman platform.” —James Maimonis

Tip for Success Tip for Success Offer an inclusive Strive to communicate environment for players off as best as you can out in the court, so they’ll want to the community. arrive early and stay after. COURTESY MARTY HENNESSY FOUNDATION/USTA NEW ENGLAND/USTA MISS

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Dec_TI_Champions_SC.indd 11 11/21/16 11:54 AM 2017 STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP PUBLISHER MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION JEFF WILLIAMS

1. Title of Publication: Tennis Industry EDITORIAL DIRECTOR 2. Publication number: 4-354 PETER FRANCESCONI 3. Filing date: 11/18/16 MANAGING EDITOR 4. Issue Frequency: SCOTT GRAMLING monthly (January –August) bi-monthly (Sept/Oct & Nov/Dec) CREATIVE DIRECTOR 5. Number of issues published annually: 10 IAN KNOWLES 6. Annual subscription price: n/a SENIOR EDITOR 7. Complete mailing address of known ED McGROGAN office of publication: The Tennis Media Company LLC, 48 W 21st Street, 6th floor, ART DIRECTOR New York NY 10010, CRHISTIAN RODRIGUEZ Contact: Tim McArthur (646-783-1450) 8. Complete mailing address of PRODUCTION EDITOR headquarters or general business SAM CHASE office of publisher: 48 W 21st Street, 6th floor, SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR New York NY 10010 BOB PATTERSON 9. Full names and complete mailing addresses of publisher, editor and CONTRIBUTING EDITORS managing editor: ROBIN BATEMAN, CYNTHIA Group Publisher: Jeff Williams, CANTRELL, PEG CONNOR, KENT same as no. 7 OSWALD, CYNTHIA SHERMAN, Editor: Scott Gramling, same as no. 7 MARY HELEN SPRECHER Managing Editor: Scott Gramling, same as no.7 CONTRIBUTING PTR MEMBER OF THE YEAR 10. Owner: PHOTOGRAPHERS USPTA MEMBER OF THE YEAR The Tennis Media Company & TDG BOB KENAS, DAVID KENAS Investors, LLC, 814 S. Westgate Avenue, Ste 127 Kirk Anderson Los Angeles, CA 90049 WEBMASTER GREG RAVEN 11. Known bondholders, mortgages and When asked to suggest possible candidates for Tennis other securities: ASSOCIATE EDITOR Miller Mackin Holdings LLC, 814 Industry’s PTR Member of the Year and USPTA Member S. Westgate Avenue, Ste 127, TIM McARTHUR of the Year, the heads of both organizations didn’t hesi- Los Angeles CA 90049 tate: They both picked longtime pro Kirk Anderson—the EDITORIAL DIRECTION 12. Tax Status: Has not changed in the 10TEN MEDIA first time we’ve had a unified choice. preceding 12 months. Anderson, who was named our Person of the Year in 13. Publication Title: Tennis Industry TENNIS INDUSTRY 2006, retired in September after 20 years with USTA 14. Issue for circulation data below: 48 W 21st St., New York, NY 10010 national. One of only 11 people worldwide to hold Master Sept/Oct 2016 646-783-1450 15. Extent and nature of circulation: [email protected] Professional distinction with both the PTR and USPTA, Anderson recently won the USPTA’s 2016 Alex Gor- Average no. No. of copies ADVERTISING DIRECTOR each issue of single issue JOHN HANNA don Award for Professional of the Year. His numerous during published honors include PTR Professional of the Year, in 2012, precedin12 nearest to 770-650-1102, x.125 and the Educational Merit Award from the International months filing date [email protected]

Tennis Hall of Fame, in 2003. e. Total Free 17,873 16,546 APPAREL ADVERTISING or Nominal “One of the things I take pride in is changing the way CYNTHIA SHERMAN Rate we’ve introduced tennis to so many people,” says Ander- Distribution 203-558-5911 [email protected] son, who is a popular speaker for both teaching pro orga- f. Total 17,873 16,546 nizations. “More than 100,000 people have gone through Distribution Tennis Industry is published 10 times per our workshops, and I’m proud of how we delivered them, g. Copies not 200 200 year: monthly, January through August with the quality of the faculty, and being able to give people Distributed combined issues in September/October and November/December, by Tennis Media the best experience possible.” h. Total 18,073 16,746 Company, 48 W 21st St., New York, NY 10010. (sum - f and g) Periodical postage paid in Duluth, GA and at While Anderson may be “retired,” he admits his career additional mailing offices (USPS #004-354). is by no means over. “I hope to be doing a lot of things i. Percent 0% 0% Jan 2017, Volume 45, Number 1 © 2017 by Paid Tennis Media Company. All rights reserved. with coaching and coaching education,” he says. Tennis Industry, TI and logo are trademarks of —Peter Francesconi Tennis Media Company. Printed in the U.S.A. I certify that all information furnished Phone advertising: 770-650-1102 x 125. Phone on this form is true and complete. I circulation and editorial: 646-783-1450. Yearly understand that anyone who furnishes subscriptions $25 in the U.S., $40+ elsewhere. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Tennis false or misleading information on this Industry, 48 W 21st St., New York, NY 10010. Tip for Success form or who omits material or Tennis Industry is the official magazine of the Surround yourself with team information requested on the form USRSA, TIA and ASBA. members who have the right may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) Looking for back issues of Tennis Industry/ attitude and are willing to work Racquet Sports Industry? Visit the archives at hard toward a shared goal. and/or civil sanctions (including civil our website at TennisIndustryMag.com for free COURTESY MARTY HENNESSY FOUNDATION/USTA NEW ENGLAND/USTA MISSOURI VALLEY/USPTA NEW ENGLAND/USTA FOUNDATION/USTA HENNESSY MARTY COURTESY penalties). digital versions.

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