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2 December 2012 Totally Tennis A great opportunity to try TRX CARDIO TENNIS TRX Cardio Tennis! Taking your tennis training to the next level On January 19th the Meadows Country Club along with the USPTA District #8 tennis professionals will be hosting a and still provides an incredible workout. Training on Cardio Tennis event to raise money to the TRX provides strength, power, flexibility and bal- provide local at risk youth with tennis ance all relevant to improving tennis performance. scholarships. The event will be from s savvy tennis consumers, many of you are I have never participated in Cardio Tennis 11:00-12:30. To register and to donate familiar with Cardio Tennis and participate in or used the TRX suspension trainer, is this visit www.cardiotennis.com Asessions on a regular basis in the Sarasota/ class for me? Manatee Counties. Today there are 1.5 million Car- Cardio Tennis is for everyone, even people fessionals or some combination). Both profession- dio Tennis participants in the U.S. and it has truly who have never played tennis. TRX is also for als will be highly educated in delivering this class, become the third way to play tennis. The newest everyone, regardless of fitness level or age. To- having completed various course work including member of the Cardio Tennis family is TRX Cardio gether there is a lot going on, so one might want Cardio Tennis and TRX Cardio Tennis training Tennis: the ultimate ball striking, calorie burning, to try Cardio Tennis first just to have a better feel courses. It is comparable to having personal train- workout incorporating strength, muscle endurance, for how it flows and the pace. You will be given ing on a tennis court. balance and flexibility. basic instruction and coached on the TRX through- out the session and exercises will be modified or Where can I find Cardio Tennis and TRX How is TRX Cardio Tennis different from progressed based on experience and fitness level. Cardio Tennis classes? Cardio Tennis? You will benefit from the TRX even if you are in- Visit www.cardiotennis.com to find an autho- TRX Cardio Tennis is designed as a 90-minute experienced or your technique is not perfect. So rized provider and list of available classes. For more session as opposed to a 60-minute session. The yes, as a rookie you can join right in, but you would information on TRX visit www.TRXTraining.com. workout itself is about 75 minutes, 15 minutes is probably have a better experience if you tried a scheduled at the start to cover the standard Cardio Cardio Tennis class first. Michele Krause, a USPTA P-1 Tennis introductory questions, education on heart professional, is the Cardio Tennis rate monitors and basic TRX education. How much is a TRX Cardio Tennis session? Manager for the Tennis Industry TRX Cardio Tennis can accommodate 7-16 Pricing may vary slightly per facility, but will range Association, overseeing the Cardio players on one court. In fact, the class works the best from $20-30 per class. This is a 90-minute session Tennis program in the U.S. and inter- with large numbers (Cardio Tennis is a very social class) facilitated by 2 professionals (tennis, fitness pro- nationally. She resides in Sarasota.

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hen Totally Tennis magazine was launched in 2009, we knew we had an over-abundance of tennis material to share with the Sarasota tennis Wcommunity. There are few cities in the world with tennis lovers who can America’s #1 Local Tennis Magazine match the enthusiasm of our legends, pros, club members, amateurs, juniors, and avid readers, and the stories to tell are equally plentiful. Our talented writers Publisher enlighten and fill our pages with topical tennis news, and you are likely to see Bob Luxembourg your fellow club members on our tournament result photo spreads. Our toughest bob@totallytennismag .com task has been deciding which stories will have to wait until a future issue when we have space. Editor and Art Director As we begin our fourth year, our goal is to have a 48-page format, but to justify that, we need Kathy Whyte advertisers to cover the extra expense. We, therefore, appeal to you, our readers, to inform us 941-932-6688 of anyone you know who is currently selling advertising in the Sarasota area. Please have them kathy@totallytennismag .com contact us for a great opportunity to earn extra income. V.P. of Communications/ This season’s exciting Totally Tennis Exhibition Series blasts off with a Rubber Match be- Public Relations tween two World Champion senior teams. Both teams have won a previous match and this Jon Gabrielle one will decide the champions: and or and 941-313-1276 Larry Turville Joe Bachmann Fred Drilling Hugh jongabrielle@gmail .com Thomson. By the time you read this, we’ll know the result. Our second event will undoubtedly outdraw last year’s record crowd of tennis lovers. Defending champion, Erik Luxembourg will Web Developer face Liverpool’s lovely 19-year-old Chloe Murphy in Sarasota’s Battle of the Sexes. Chloe is the Eric Johnston #1 singles player on the State College of Florida tennis team. She recently won the singles and Account Executives doubles Florida sectional championships in Orlando. We recently had the pleasure of watch- Dave Gillum ing Chloe in action at the SCF courts. Will her youthful vitality be able to match Erik’s years of 850-508-1157 dave@totallytennismag .com experience? Get to Payne Park Tennis Center December 9th early enough to get a good seat and find out whether it’s Chloe or Erik . . . youth or experience . . . Venus or Mars. (Read more Advisory Board about Chloe and the SCF team on pages 8-9.) Erik Luxembourg, Chair The week of October 8th, Nordis and I enjoyed great tennis at the National Clay Court 50’s Joe Bachmann, Mark Cardon, Randy Moore, Paul Tradelius held at the Bath & Racquet. Local favorite Rill Baxter won some amazing matches, especially the #1 Seed in the Semi’s, and then winning a “chess game” final. Losing 3-1 in the final, Rill Columnists changed his game to high looping shots that totally unhinged his opponent. He went on to win Nick Bollettieri, Ray Collins, the Championship 7-5, 7-5. His practice partner was Erik Luxembourg the last 6 months. Erik Tom Cooke, Tiffany Dabek Davis, Brad Hahn, Dean Iorli, Grace Lee, will be 50 next year and will compete in this Championship and some of the other National 50’s Allistair McCaw, David Rees, including the Grasscourts in Philadelphia. This tournament brought back wonderful memories HJ Sauer, Jack Steyn, Eric Tate for me. 30 years ago, I reached two national singles finals (clay and hard courts) and one semi- final (grass) in this division. WOW! Time goes fast when you’re having fun! Photography John Kelley, Carmen Schettino Finally, we look forward to covering an action-packed tennis season as Fall begins, and you can read all about it right here. Stay healthy, have fun and keep enjoying THE SPORT FOR Pro Staff A LIFETIME. Ron Smith, Chair Ty Braswell, Don Caprio, Eric Davidson Publisher Official MC Ray Collins

Official Umpire Contents Guy Mileni 2 Advertisers Index 15 Cookie’s Racquet: 2012 US Open Totally Tennis 3 TRX Cardio Tennis Michele Krause Observations Tom Cooke 4831 Greywood Lane 16 Calendar Sarasota, FL 34235 3 He’s Back in the Game at Age 86! 17 Back in the Day Steve Parker www .totallytennismag .com 4 From My Gut Bob Luxembourg 18-19 Are You under Attack by Your Inner Voice 5 Player Profile: Craig McSmythe Totally Tennis Magazine is published Ray Collins bimonthly . Address editorial, advertising and 6-7 Player Profile: Attila Sávolt 24 League Highlights: SCSMTL Brad Hahn circula­ tion­ correspondence to the above 8 We Love Tennis at SCF address. Sufficient return postage and self- 25 Nutrition: Foods that Fight Inflammation addressed, stamped envelope must accom- 9 Sarasota’s Battle of the Sexes Tiffany Dabek Davis pany all manuscripts, art work and photo- 10 Tournament Results 25 Champion Tennis Swings: Cue Words graphs submitted if they are to be returned Eric Tate or acknowledged . Publisher assumes no 11 Nick’s Corner: Enthusiasm Moves the responsibility for care or return of unsolicited World Nick Bollettieri 27 The “Best True Tennis Story” Contest Jack Steyn materials . Membership: $30 per year . All 13 Chronic Injuries: Prevention, Not Care 28-29 Nostalgia: Symbols of Change Bob Davis contents copyrighted . Reproduction without 29 Humor: The HANDsome Alter Ego HJ Sauer permission is prohibited . Timothy Agnew 30 14 Fitness/Training: When Training Kids: Putting on the Ritz Ray Collins Cover photo by Carmen What to do, What not to do Allistair McCaw 31 Business Directory

4 December 2012 Totally Tennis PLAYER ROFILE

teurs? I recommend they take the lessons required to make sure they’re practicing Craig McSmythe the correct technique, and then put in as much repetition time as possible, either on raig McSmythe is the new Tennis Di- the wall or ball machine. High volume of rector at Serendipity. He was born in repetition is the key! Durban, South Africa and moved to Are there any rules of tennis you this area in 1993 because he chose lifestyle would like to have changed? I would like Cfirst, and saw Sarasota as the Shangri-La to see the rule of only having three chances of America. Added bonuses are the many at a review of line calls changed whenever country clubs per square mile in Sarasota there is a close call. If the umpire agrees than anywhere else, so opportunities in the that the ball was too close to call and tennis industry are more plentiful. He is also doesn’t even know himself whether the ball talented in online marketing. Here’s what else was in or out, then why should the player we learned: have to suffer the pressure of having to get When did you begin playing tennis? the call correct, and if he’s wrong, now he I began playing tennis relatively late at the only has two more chances. A review takes age of 12 because soccer took preference no time at all, it doesn’t even interrupt the before that. flow of play. Let the players have peace of Who taught you to play? Who were mind and the freedom to use this technol- the motivators? I had several coaches at a ogy without having the pressure and stress young age, but my father was the main mo- of having to be correct. tivation. He pointed out that soccer has a Favorite places to travel to? I have very short career time span, and my profes- travelled to many places in the world, all sional destination back in those days would have their own special charm and unique- have meant living in England, and even at ness, however Hawaii is a most special the young age of 12, my dream was to live destination for me. in America. What’s the best way for a player to Do you have other passions be- Why do you love the game of tennis? I increase his mental toughness? Become sides tennis? I have a passion for mak- love the single, individual aspect, the intense okay with the idea of losing so that pressure ing money through online marketing, and physical demands that help me stay fit and and tension are eliminated; it’s a dichotomy. after four years of failure and struggling, strong, its longevity as a lifetime sport, and all Who is the best player of all time? I’ve finally got the tiger by the tail and do- the opportunities that it has brought me. Rodger Federer would have to take the ing very well. Retirement may come soon- Who were your idols growing up? best-of-all-time award. The game of tennis er than anticipated. Remember practice, Jimmy Connors was my idol. He was the em- has become increasingly stronger over the practice, try, try, try and never give up, life bodiment of the greatest warrior, just as Na- decades. To have become so dominant for is like a marathon. dal is today. He enjoyed the battle more than so many years when there are more players, What is your best tennis advice as anyone. He lasted longer on the tour than and at a higher overall level than ever before a coach? When I introduce students to the anyone. He won more tournaments than any as well, is extraordinary! skill of adding spin to their games, wheth- player in history, and he was most instrumen- What’s the craziest thing that ever er it’s topspin or slice, I see big improve- tal in making the professional circuit what it is happened to you on the tennis court? A ments. I also advise my students to control today. After his retirement, he was responsi- 10-foot alligator wandered onto the court the flicking of the wrist on ground strokes ble for beginning the senior tour, as well. He while working at the Plantation Golf and and not to swing too much on volleys. was an extremely flamboyant personality and Country Club in Venice. What do you love about Serendip- entertainer, and was very instrumental in cre- What was your greatest sports mo- ity? I love the Serendipity members, many ating much of the hype and interest that the ment? I ran a South African marathon called of whom have become very close friends. world shows toward tennis today. the Comrades Marathon at 21 years old. It The owners, the Petriks, have been so First famous tennis player you ever is 60 miles of hilly terrain and was a spur of good to me. Since Serendipity’s opening met? Kevin Curren; in fact, I new him when the moment decision while visiting my home in 2001 when I began, they have sup- he was only sixteen and still up- and-coming. city during summer vacation. I didn’t train for ported me. I owe much of my success to Curren lost to Boris Becker in the Wimbledon it, so I cramped up and hit the wall at the the opportunities they have given me. The final in 1985 after beating both Connors and conventional 26 mile marathon mark. Push- central location is a great benefit to us. It McEnroe to get there. ing on and finding a way to run another 34 is a large upscale facility with 19 courts What’s your racquet brand? I play with miles, just barely making the cut off points and plenty of fine amenities which allow the Babolat Aero Drive. The profile width is along the way and eventually completing us to hold all kinds of various events each ideal. All of their frames tend to have a very it, was a personal triumph that taught me a year. Our fitness center, which is on the noticeable springy sweet spot, and the com- lot about myself, and the value of reaching second floor, has a spectacular panoram- pany tends to keep the frame designs con- deep and never quitting no matter how dire ic view of the golf course, lake, pool and stant year after year without making drastic the circumstance. tennis courts and is the nicest work- changes. What is your best advice for ama- out environment around.

Totally Tennis December 2012 5 PLAYER ROFILE Attila Sávolt

s a 5-year-old child growing up in Budapest, Hungary, Attila Sávolt remembers accompanying his older brother to the sports club. He watched the older kids A play tennis as he picked up balls, trying to stay busy until he reached the required age of seven so that he could finally take up his favorite sport. From the moment he picked up a racket, he loved being on a tennis court or hitting balls against the wall. As he began to excel at the sport, the hard work, competition, the game itself, and traveling around the world were the motivating factors that fueled his love for the game. He considers his backhand to be his best shot. He speaks Hungarian, German, and English. Sávolt now lives in Sarasota and has a successful private lesson coaching career. When he returns to Hungary to visit, he occasionally acts as a sports commentator on Sports 1. He and his wife Sylvia have two sons, 15 and 7 years old. Here’s what else we learned: Who were your idols growing up? What player do you think most revolutionized the game? Stefan Edberg was my big idol. My room was full of his posters. Every era had its players that revolutionized the game (Borg, McEnroe, Lendl, Sampras, Agassi), but the big four today are Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray who have taken tennis to a new level. The way they move on the court is sometimes inconceivable. They definitely same intensity and mental approach that you would use in a match. have set a new direction where tennis of the future is heading. Learn how to keep your mind focused 100% at all times in the present First famous tennis player you ever met? moment. This seems easy, but one of the most difficult things to do I was around 12 when I was a ball boy for Boris Becker and Ivan Lendl and the most important thing is to be mentally strong. Then there are in an exhibition match in Budapest, Hungary. a lot of tricks and techniques that can make a player mentally tougher during match situations like developing rituals, using good body What racket do you play with and why? language, etc. These things need practice just as much as forehand Yonex RD-7, a classic racket made famous by Rios and Bruguera. It and backhand. is one of the first rackets made for heavy top spin, an all-time classic like the Head Prestige. The company stopped making them around Who is the best player of all time? 2000, but I still have a few left. They are more than 15 years old and No question: Roger Federer still working perfectly. What’s the craziest thing that ever happened to you on the What’s the best way for a player to increase his mental tennis court? toughness? I had a few interesting situations in matches. In 2000 at the 2nd round One important key to mental toughness is self-confidence. The first in Roland Garros, I was up 2-1 in sets and 5-2 against Stefan Koubek important step to self-confidence is preparation. Practice with the when he threw his racket and hit a ball boy with it very hard. He al- ready had 3 warnings and was disqualified immediately. It was the only disqualification in the history of the French Open and 1 out of ATP Highlights only 4 in the history of men’s Grand Slam matches. Another crazy situation was when I played in 2002 at the GSTAAD open 2nd round 1994 - 2005 Ranked 3 years in the ATP top 100 against Lapentti. I was up 5-4 in the third set and 15-40 having 3 Highest singles ranking of 58 in 2002 match points when it started to rain crazy hard, so we had to leave the court immediately at match point. It rained 3 days in a row so we Best Grand Slam Record: came back on court after waiting 3 days just to play 1 point. It was a 3rd Round of Roland Garros (2000, 2003 ) pretty strange and unique situation. Winner of 7 ATP Challenger titles What was your most embarrassing moment in tennis? My most No.1. Davis Cup player of Hungary between 1996 -2005, embarrassing moments were always the doping controls. People are with 20-15 match record not aware of some inside difficulties top players have to face off the Participated at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 court. Doping control is one of them. It is not easy with the control Top 10 wins: T. Henman (No.6), J. Novak (No.9) people watching you naked up close. Sometimes it took me hours Berdych, Davydenko, Ferrer, Youzhny, Gonzales, after the match to be able to complete my doping tests. I also missed Kiefer, Kucera, Schuettler, Gaudio, Canas, Grosjean, flights because of it. Schrichaphan What were some of your greatest sports moments? I had some top 10 wins that I’m proud of. The win against Henman is

6 December 2012 Totally Tennis a big memory in Dubai in 2003, but probably my best match was in How would you describe your coaching style? Roland Garros 2003 in the second round against Youzhny. We played Growing up in Europe and playing mainly on clay, I believe in the one of the longest matches that year in the French Open over 5 hours Spanish style and system of playing and teaching—keep the ball in and I managed to win 6-4 in the fifth set. We started the match at 11 the court with a heavy rally tempo. Tennis is about errors. The player a.m. and finished after 4 p.m. Also, representing my country at the who makes the least amount of errors usually wins. In today’s tennis, Sydney Olympics in 2000 was very special to me. pros are serving big and hitting the ball hard. The key is in movement, What is your best advice for amateurs? balance and being able to turn defense into offense, whether on the If you want to play better don’t just play tennis. Go for a run. Running returns or during the rallies. I call it aggressive defense. That is where is the best thing. Try to improve your movement and footwork on the Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray got ahead of the rest of the field. But as court, not just your shots. That is the area where you can get ahead tennis is so physical and mental these days, don’t forget that it is still of your amateur opponents. That is where the tennis pros differ a lot a technical sport where teaching the correct technique at an early from amateurs. age is significant, especially these days when you just can’t survive having any weaknesses on the pro circuit. Unfortunately, today any- Are there any rules of tennis you would like to have changed? one who has a racket and a basket of balls can call himself a tennis Tennis is so unique in every aspect, including its rules. I wouldn’t re- coach. Tennis is the most complex sport in the world, therefore being ally want to change any of it. a good tennis coach is just as complex. A good coach should have a What do you do in the Sarasota area for fun? lot of experience playing and teaching. He/she should be as familiar We love animals, so we gravitate towards the Big Cat Sanctuary or with the mental and physical side of tennis as much as the strategies. Zoo, or just go to pet stores and play with puppies. Obviously we love He should be able to spar on a high level, but first and foremost, he the beach as well, as we don’t have that in Hungary. should know and teach the correct technique. For example, I strongly believe beginner players should be instructed to hit the ball with a Favorite places to travel to? Favorite tournament was Roland Garros but favorite country is Italy. closed or neutral stance, as this helps produce much better balance and weight transfer in learning players. Open stance is an advanced footwork which should be developed as the player advances. I hate to see coaches teach the open stance from the start just because that is the modern thing to do, or trying to teach the forehand like Nadal’s buggy whipping forehand to young kids. The grip is another important issue. Don’t let young kids develop a full Western grip. That is a suicide in tennis and I see so many do it and suffer from it later.

Who was your toughest tennis competitor? I lost 3 times in 3 sets against Fernando Meligeni, a very tough fighter, lefty player from Brazil. I didn’t like to play against heavy topspin hit- ter lefty players, so playing Nadal on clay these days would be the toughest for me. What else should we know about you? I’m a food fanatic and take my diet very seriously. This is something I would have done differently when I played. I believe now that food is the main fuel for people as gas is for cars, and athletes are like race cars. Many people don’t pay attention to their diet, especially here in the U.S. I have a Bachelor’s Degree at the Faculty of Physical Educa- tion and Sport Sciences from the University of Sport Management in Hungary where I majored in Nutrition and Sport Psychology. I’m also a dog fanatic. My wife and I used to breed German Boxers back in Hun- gary. We went to dog shows all over Europe with our world champion dogs and sometimes we had more than 20 dogs living at our house. We miss them a lot. What is your best tennis advice as a coach? You have to learn to be humble and patient. Without humility it is not possible to become a good player, as it is not possible to endure the anxiety and suffering of a difficult match. Patience is key to long term success. That is what I look for in a player over and above talent.

Totally Tennis December 2012 7 We yTennis with Betsy at wo weeks before interviewing Betsy McCor- LAURA LEE my father. He taught both my sister and I how to play mack and her SCF tennis team girls on the Where were you born and when did even though he had never picked up a racket before. campus courts, the SCF team competed at the you start playing tennis? I was born When my sister and I told our dad we wanted to play T he taught himself so that he could teach us. Florida Sectional Championships in Orlando where in Maitland, FL and started playing SCF’s #1 player Chloe Mur- tennis when I Your best tennis moment? Last January when I got phy won both the singles and “While working with Betsy and the was 7. to play my first match for SCF. After a very painful year doubles tournaments. talented girls at SCF, I not only have How did you end up at with a slow recovery from an ACL tear and two sur- The Q & A on these pag- a blast but I learn something new SCF? My high school coach geries, it felt incredible to be back on the court and es gives you an inside look at everyday.” and my sister went here a playing a match. this talented team coached by year before me. How has Coach McCormack helped your game? former Wimbledon champion, ~Assistant Coach Whitney Robinson How has Coach McCor- She has improved my backhand, my serve, my fore- Betsy Nagelsen McCormack. mack helped your game? She teaches me alot hand and has raised my overall confidence. It is truly If you love tennis too, come cheer these young ladies about foot work, and preparing early for my shots, a blessing to be able to call her my coach! on when they compete in their home matches at the and to have a good finish. SCF tennis courts: 5840 26th Street W. in Bradenton. You love tennis because . . .? It pushes you physically and mentally. For me, there is no greater feeling than Check the SCF website for a schedule. What is your major? Nursing when I am playing a match because each shot requires Why do you love tennis? It is very challenging on calculation and evaluation in just a matter of seconds. CHLOE every possible level. I am extremely competitive and when I win a game in tennis, I like to celebrate on What nutritious foods help your tennis game? I Where were you born and when did every level. Its fun and social too. am prone to cramping in my legs, so I always make you start playing tennis? I was born sure that I am staying hydrated, eating healthy foods in Liverpool, England and I have lived Do you try to eat healthy so that your game is at with high potassium and protein, especially if I have a there all my life. I was 8 when I started its best? Yes, I feel like a much better player when match coming up. playing tennis. Before then I was football (soccer) I’m on a healthy diet. What are your plans post-college? I would love to mad!! You would never see me without a football at What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to my feet! be able to be a coach and to teach young children go to the beach or to hangout in downtown Sarasota. about the game. What was your best tennis moment? An exhibition game in 2011 on grass in Liverpool when I beat Eug- MIA enie Bouchard (who just won junior Wimbledon this Where were you born and when did BUBBLES year) 7-6, 6-4 in front of a home crowd. Then the next you start playing tennis? I was born Where were you born? Los Angeles day I got to play Martina Hingis on centre court in the in Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I Who was/is your favorite Coach? final! That was an unbelievable experience! was about six years old when I first Betsy! Definitely! She’s taught me a How did you end up at SCF? I transferred this year started playing tennis. lot of techniques that I’ve never been to SCF from Seminole State College in Oklahoma. Who is your favorite coach? My favorite coach is taught. I can now do a backhand the correct way. Seminole came to Orlando to play some Florida teams, and we played SCF (got our butts handed to us). After the match, I knew that I wanted that level of intensity at college, and I wanted an awesome coach—and I hit the jackpot with Betsy! Because of Betsy, Whitney, and Rod, my fitness, consistency, and shot choice have improved tremendously. Betsy has given me a huge confidence boost, and little gem tactics on big points. I think she would agree that our favorite would have to be the kick serve out wide and follow it into the net! Betsy brings a great presence and provides an awesome atmosphere whether were practicing, playing matches, or even off court! I love playing for Betsy! What’s your Major and what will you do after you graduate? My major is Sports Science and after col- lege I want to play professional tennis.

Why do you love tennis? I love the competitiveness, carm e n o b y and how I can play it all day every day and still love it as much as the first time I picked up a racket! Pho t Front row left to right: Chloe Murphy, Abigail Martinez, Elissa Alvarez, Jesenia (Bubbles)Bruno; Do you plan on defeating Erik in the Battle of the Back row left to right: Cari Burry, Laura Lee Lapp, Coach Betsy McCormack, Mia Popaja, Lai Wei. Sexes? Of course! I gotta win it for the girls!! Not pictured: Assistant Coach Whitney Robinson and Volunteer Assistant Coach Rodrigo Nascimento.

8 December 2012 Totally Tennis My mentality is stronger. She has taught me more in How do you see tennis in your future? I’d like to ABBY these last two months than any coach has ever taught play for FSU, and I would love to be a coach. Place of birth? Winter Haven, FL me in the last decade. Do you and the other girls on the team have a How old were you when you began to What was your best win/moment in tennis grow- favorite weekend hang-out spot? Our favorite play? 4 years old, as soon as I could Every moment in a game when I’m down and hangout spot? DefinItely Chloe’s apartment! ing up? hold a racket! My parents met playing tennis, so it is I come back by storm . . .those are the best tennis a family trait. moments I’ve ever had. ELISSA What was your finest tennis moment? Beating my A couple of my old How did you end up at SCF? Dad for the first time my Junior year in high school. teammates went there, and I’ve known Betsy since I When did you begin playing tennis? was 10 years old, so I contacted her so that she could Not until age 14. How has Coach McCormack helped your game? see me play, and BOOM! Here I am. Your favorite coach from the past? She has taught me how important it is to stay consistent My father, he taught me everything I know. and always have a good attitude on and off the court. How do you like SCF? It’s the best. Like a big family. GO MANATEES! Best tennis moment? 2010 Bayshore high #2 girls Why do you love the game of tennis? It is a team singles district champion. sport as well as an individual sport. It teaches you to Do you ever worry that the college social life will be disciplined and to have a mentally tough attitude. Not really. interfere with your dedication to tennis? How did you end up at SCF? I started my senior year I can play it for the rest of my life, and not many ath- Most SCF athletes hang out with other SCF athletes, of high school through the early admission program. letes can say that about their sport. so we all have a strong dedication to our sport and By helping me know the social boundaries. How has Coach Betsy helped you? Do you try to eat healthy so that your game is at learn the techniques and the right way to play. its best? Yes, but I don’t ever diet. Do you try to eat healthy so that your game is at What is your major? Nursing its best? At first, not really. More like, not at all. But How do you see tennis in your future? Pro Tour? Betsy’s been influencing me to eat healthy so I’m Why do you love the game? It’s an individual sport. Coach? I see myself playing tennis recreationally as working on it. It makes me focus on my own strengths and weak- well as teaching the great sport to my children. I plan nesses to become a better player. to play as long as my body allows me to. Sarasota’s Battle yf the Sexes hloe Murphy (see page 8) has been Erik Luxembourg became the #1 ranked Racquet Club. chosen to play in the Totally Tennis Exhi- singles player in Florida’s 25 & over division Erik defeated Tiffany Davis, River Strand Cbition Series and will challenge Erik Lux- and also won 6 USTA Gold Balls with his dad. coach and Sarasota’s #1 woman player, in last embourg in Sarasota’s Battle of the Sexes Bob Luxembourg, in the Father & Son com- year’s Battle of the Sexes. match on Sunday, December 9th on the Cen- petition. Last April at age 48, Erik defeated the Come cheer on your favorite player or your ter Court at the Payne Park Tennis Center (see #1 ranked senior in the world, Larry Turville. favorite gender as the Totally Tennis Series brings cover). He is the current Club Champion at the Bath & you Sarasota’s “Battle of the Sexes!” #1 #3

Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs at the Houston Astrodome in the famous Battle of the Sexes on September 20, 1973. #2 y carm e n oS b y Erik Luxembourg defeated Tiffany Davis in

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Totally Tennis December 2012 9 TOURNAMENT

USTA National Men’s 50 n October 7-14, 2012 Clay Court Championship arasota’s Rill Baxter won the USTA National 50-&- Sover Clay Court Champion- ship held at the Bath and Rac- quet Club on Sunday, October 14th. Competing against 100 entries from around the nation, Baxter became the first local player to become Champion in the history of this tournament. In 1982, Sarasota’s Bob Luxembourg came close, los- 50’s Singles Finalist Greg Wheaton ing in a 3 set final of this event to 50’s Singles Champion Rill Baxter Roger Pharr when it was held in Little Rock, Arkansas. In the semi-final Baxter de- feated the #1 seed, Michael Tam- men, from Portland, Oregon, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, and in the final he de- feated Greg Wheaton from Boca Raton, Florida 6-3, 7-5. y J OH N K E LL EY oS b y In the Doubles final, Mike and Fedderly Michael Tam- Pho t men defeated Rill Baxter and 50’s Doubles Finalists Ken White and Rill Baxter, and champions Singles semi-finalist Michael Ken White. Michael Tammen and Mike Fedderly Tammen

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10 December 2012 Totally Tennis NICK’S CORNER

Enthusiasm Moves the World. ~Arthur Balfour

am a very close friend of Harvey Mack- your ideas. Enthusiasm is at the bottom of same question: “How can you be so happy ay, who wrote several New York Times all progress. With it, there is accomplish- and full of enthusiasm every day?” My an- I bestsellers, including Swim with the ment. Without it, there are only alibis.” swer is that from the time I was a little boy, I Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive and Beware All readers of this article must read it was happy and looked forward to everything the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt. several times and ask yourself about your I did. This attitude developed into a habit. I Harvey is a super golfer and also a darn enthusiasm, not only to tennis, but to every- am sure the upbringing I had from my par- good tennis player. When we get together we thing you do. ents and grandparents helped, because my go back and forth exchanging our opinions It is a proven fact that negative enthu- grandmother would have it no other way. and beliefs. We are always stealing (equally) siasm will cut down your chances of suc- Harvey Mackay, in his last article said, each other’s wisdom and then applying it to cess. I am not saying positive enthusiasm “No matter what your situation, negative what we teach in our speeches and articles. will guarantee you victory, but I will say that thinking will not improve it. Focus on the Each day I work with dozens of students, your results will improve if you are positive positive, even if it is a small thing. Train your and I observe how they act with their coaches in everything you do. brain to look for the silver lining, and then on the courts of IMG Academy. I will always remember when Martina be amazed at how your improved attitude It is still interesting for me to see how Hingis came to the Academy before the last leads to enthusiasm.” much the degree of enthusiasm ranges from WTA World Championships played in Madi- I will end this article with a quote from 0 to 100. I can say without hesitation that low son Square Garden. As we walked back to Napoleon Hill, “Enthusiasm in life is an es- levels of enthusiasm, both on the part of the the courts from lunch, I told her how dare sential ingredient for success. Enthusiasm player or coach, have a major impact on the she forget all that her mom has done for energizes, refreshes, and motivates the per- success or failure of a practice or workout. her. When she beat Lindsay Davenport in son endowed with it.” Henry Ford famously said, “You can the finals, I was in attendance; she thanked P.S.: This is what we do with all our do anything if you have enthusiasm...Enthu- her mom and then said the week with me students at the IMG Academy. No matter siasm is the spark in your eye, the swing in brought back her enthusiasm and passion what sport, they are all enthusiastic to your gait, the grip of your hand, the irresistible for the game. their sport and to live life. That is what surge of your will, and your energy to execute Nick’s Tip: Every day I am asked the we are about. TOTAL TENNIS Full-Service Pro Shop

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12 December 2012 Totally Tennis CHRONIC INJURIES: PREVENTION, NOT CARE ow popular is the game of tennis? In the United States alone there are over 15 million active tennis players. While the popularity of the game is evi- Hdent, the possibility of an injury is not something many players think about. Tennis is a demanding sport for the body, and one that requires sudden stops and turns at exceptional speeds. The toll on the body’s joints and structural integrity is tremendous. A recent study suggested that elite male tennis players suffered 2.3 injuries per player per 1,000 playing hours. The usual course for those suffering from tennis injuries is to seek treatment so that they can return to the courts. Yet, while treatment is important, the mindset of just treating the injury is disadvantageous to the tennis player. Educating the athlete on how to maintain his injury makes more sense, especially if the athlete wishes to keep playing tennis. Elbow epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, for example, is a common injury. Once treated, one can usually return to activities after a short downtime, depending on how severe the injury was. That player, however, will continue to have recurrence of that injury if she is not shown how to maintain it. Like all of the professional tennis athletes on the circuit today, a specific program that en- courages shoulder, elbow, and lower extremity strength should be implemented throughout the tennis season. Proper strength, flexibility, and good movement postures all help prevent further injuries and increase sport performance. This is especially true with the older athlete who wants to compete; injuries take longer to heal but can be avoided with the proper protocol. Short, specific, and isolated exercises are all that is required for a long and satisfying tennis life. Timothy Agnew, kinesiologist, has a private practice in Sarasota. He specializes in sports injuries, conditioning, and improving human movement. He is co-author of a new textbook for McGraw Hill, and wrote, produced, and directed the new DVD Dynamic Flexibility. He can be reached at 866-371-1056, and at www.stretchme.com. Got Injuries? Trustfor Youra Local Real Estate Needs Get your game back! For in-depth market knowledge, only an established professional like Stacy Liljeberg • Powerful PEMF (Pulsed can provide the expertise you need for real Electromagnetic Field) estate success. A resident of the Sarasota Therapy area for over 25 years, Stacy specializes • Injury prevention/treatment in Siesta Key, West of Trail and waterfront properties. She is known for her integrity, • Cold Laser positive attitude and energy. Stacy has also received the Five Star Real Estate Agent Best in Client Satisfaction award for Now offering 4 consecutive years. For exceptional PEMF for real estate services, trust in the local chronic injuries! expertise of Stacy Liljeberg. (As seen on Dr. Oz) Timothy Agnew Therapy Stacy 2345 Bee Ridge Rd, Ste. 3B Liljeberg Sarasota, FL 34239 Realtor® Toll-free: 866-371-1056 941.544.6103 [email protected] www.stretchme.com Schedule on-line! Michael Saunders & Company® Licensed Real Estate Broker Timothy Agnew, Kinesiologist 5100 Ocean Blvd. • Sarasota, FL 34242 • 941.349.3444 #0021615

Totally Tennis December 2012 13 FITNESS / TRAINING

When Training Kids: What to do, What NOT to Do

In this article, Allistair McCaw talks about what things you should Here’s an example of a question I often get: look at when putting together a program for a kid. He also shares his Dear Allistair, advice on talented kids specializing in their chosen sport. My 12-year-old son loves his soccer, but has here are a few things I’ve learned about coaching and train- reached the top 10 in his state in tennis. I don’t like ing athletes. One is that the approach you have to the spe- him playing another sport when it clearly shows he cific group you are working with changes. The gender and is going to be very good. What should I do? age of the athletes you are working with require you to tweak a few Personally, I encourage kids partaking in at least one individual Tthings here and there. sport and one team sport. By doing this, they’ll be developing self For example, when working with female athletes, I have to tap responsibility, decision-making, interaction and team skills—skills more into their emotional feelings and show them I am fully listening that are important for life, not just sport. to them. When working with kids, I have to have more patience and One thing I don’t like to see is the specialization of one sport awareness of what’s going on. by a young kid. I see it much too often in tennis, with parents having So when putting a program together for youth training, there their 10-year-old child playing only one sport. are several factors to consider. Here are a few guidelines I follow, Some of the future issues and disadvantages that can result and recommend, when working with kids: with kids specializing in only one sport can include: n Developing selfish and non-social interactive patterns with others. Make it interesting and 1. Try to keep their focus: n Developing the specific movement patterns played in that one challenging enough that they need to put effort and sport. concentration into the exercises. n Something I have seen many, many times before: burn out. 2. Try to keep a time limit: There’s no need for kids n Injuries due to their bodies not being developed and trained to to train long durations. 30 to 60 minutes is plenty. handle the overuse of certain muscle groups at such a young age. 3. Try to keep it fun: Make sure the kids are going So what is the right age for a talented kid to break away and to have fun. If they don’t get some enjoyment, you only focus on one sport? will lose them. If you were to ask me for a number, I would probably go for 14. However, that doesn’t mean that they need to completely stop play- 4. Keep the activities, exercises and skills at the ing another team sport. In fact, I encourage athletes in individual Don’t make it too hard or they won’t want to do it, appropriate level: sports to play a team sport at least once a week, but at a fun level or too easy because they will get bored. and not competitive. 5. The goal is to teach them to train: You are not necessarily train- Personally, some of the athletes I have worked with love to play ing them, but rather, you are teaching them. Remember that they’re team sports with friends to compliment their fitness and movement in their early developmental stages. Teach them the basics well be- skills. For example, Alex Bogomolov, Jr. loves to play basketball, fore moving on. while Xavier Malisse loves his soccer. 6. Keep Discipline: But not dictatorship. This is one of the most A few years back during my time working for the Dutch National important factors to having a solid and successful running program Tennis Federation, I was in charge of a District 12-and-Under tennis for anyone, regardless of age. Just make sure you are not becoming program, overseeing their fitness.I made sure that at least two other the sergeant major. sports where included in the weekly program. These sports would be non-contact sports like volleyball or touch rugby (no contact, only tag). Movement Kids need to learn to train when they are 12 and under and develop the basic skills that will help them when they do train harder Muscle as older athletes. The atmosphere should be fun and inviting so kids Mindset want to stick with it. As they develop a stronger mental understand- ing of hard work, they will be able to handle more intense training. Motivation Remember to keep it fun, keep it challenging, and watch them enjoy it. Always believe! Train with one of the world’s best fitness & performance trainers—Allistair McCaw this Nov/Dec. Allistair McCaw has worked with Grand Slam champions Visit: McCawMethod on Facebook and world number 1 players including Dinara Safina and E-mail: [email protected] Svetlana Kuznetsova.

14 December 2012 Totally Tennis OOKIE’S RACQUET 2012 U.S. Open Observations t’s always interesting face with so much arguing in the Big Apple dur- over two to five seconds, I ing the U.S. Open. you can lose the continu- The shooting at the Em- ity of the match. Starting pire State Building closed in 2013, the penalty after down the subway and the warning will be a loss buses during the quali- of the first serve, which is fier so we had to scramble a more reasonable pen- to get enough umpires John Isner Philipp Kohlschreiber alty, and the chair umpires to cover the courts. This should feel more comfort- qualifier was the most competitive any of us on the staff can re- able enforcing this rule. In my opinion it would be great to have member. Because of the number of three set matches, we were a 25-second clock on the court operated by the chair umpire so officiating matches as late as 10:00 p.m. every night. everyone will be aware of the time. This, of course, reminds me The main draw had its share of amazing long matches, and that Mike Davies of Totally Tennis’ Hall of Fame and International I am sure you all stayed up for the five set Isner/Kohlschrieber Tennis Hall of Fame, originally had this idea when he ran the match that finished at 2:26 a.m. and set the U.S. OPEN record WTC (World Championship Tennis) many years ago. for the latest match ever played. On the women’s side Sere- It will be interesting to see if enforcing both of these rules will na Williams continued to blow away any and all opponents in speed up the game, and how it will impact the world of tennis. straight sets. On Tuesday of the second week, we only finished three of the scheduled 66 matches due to rain. And on Wednes- day, it rained again until the afternoon. Of course, that brought Sarasota resident Tom Cooke umpired up again all the discussions about adding roofs to Ashe and matches at the US OPEN for over 20 years. Armstrong stadiums. The USTA President reaffirmed that the He continues to work at the US OPEN in the engineers have determined that Ashe Stadium is too large to Chief Umpire’s Office. be domed unless technology improvements are made on the Totally Tennis Ad 2012_Layout 1 5/23/12 11:36 AM Page 1 weight of the necessary materials. Armstrong Stadium was built on reclaimed land and cannot bear any additional weight. There is a long term plan in place to entirely replace Armstrong The world’s Stadium as well as the attached Grandstand Stadium by 2018 No. 1 selling with domes. oxygen and I was fortunate enough to see a couple of hours of the Tips- varik/Ferrer match from a front row box seat where I had a bet- nutrient ter view of the intensity and facial expressions of the players. supplement! As neither are overpowering it was great to see up close and appreciate the strategy and penetrating ground strokes in their 4 hours and 31-minute match. Then there was a rainy Saturday on the finals weekend with hail and tornado warnings. The women’s final was postponed until Sunday night, and for the fifth straight year, the men’s final until Monday afternoon. A couple of interesting proposals were approved at the U.S. Cellfood unleashes abundant OPEN by the ATP after being discussed for years. First, they oxygen and delivers 129 vital have approved no service lets at the Challenger level for the first nutrients and electrolytes to three months of 2013. I supervised a study over ten years ago every cell in the body. Made at the U.S. OPEN with the senior men players. It was a disaster, from all-natural plant sources, it as Nastase, Newcombe, Smith and Rosewall could not help cleans, detoxifies and nourishes catching the ball or hitting it into the net or to a ball person in- the entire body day after day! stead of playing the ball despite several warnings, and ended up losing the point. The players were totally frustrated and the Used by world-class idea got no further attention until now. Secondly, if you are so sick athletes in 70 countries and tired of watching players towel off after each point as I am, you’ll like this one: Currently when you exceed the 25-second around the world. rule (the time allowed between points), you can be given a time Available at violation warning for the first infraction. All subsequent violations your favorite Lumina Health Products are assessed a point penalty. Being a former chair umpire for health food www.luminahealth.com store! many years I can tell you that chairs are very reluctant to enforce 800-749 -9196 this as the penalty is so severe. With the players getting in your

Totally Tennis December 2012 15 CALENDAR

November 10 Longwood Cup (Juniors) Longwood AC Travis Eckert, T.D. 351-1750 10 USTA Jr. Rookie 10’s-16’s Bath & Racquet Holly Moore, T.D. 921-6675 10-11 Courtside Fall Classic / Senior Men & Women Courtside Jim Dempsey, T.D. 485-2000

2012 11 World Class Senior Doubles Payne Park Bob Luxembourg, T.D. 371-0162 17-21 $2,000 USTA Senior & Super Sr Father & Son The Landings Joe Venezia, T.D. 923-3886 18-21 Doubles for Diabetes and Pro Exhibition Serendipity Craig McSmythe, T.D. 922-1591 December 1 Lessons for Life The Landings Joe Venezia, T.D. 923-3886 1-6 $4,000 Sr Men & Women/Singles & Doubles Longboat Key Ctr Kay Thayer, T.D. 316-8367 1-2 USTA Junior Santa’s Showdown Bradenton CC Laurie Tinnell, T.D. 792-2933 7-9 Longboat Observer Challenge Longboat Key Ctr Kay Thayer, T.D. 316-8367 8 Ultimate Tennis Championships Longwood AC Travis Eckert, T.D. 351-0162 9 Battle of the Sexes: Luxembourg vs Murphy Payne Park TC Bob Luxembourg, T.D. 371-0162 14-17 $10,000 Men’s Open Championship Longwood AC Travis Eckert, T.D. 351-1750 15 Bryan Brothers Holiday Shootout Bath & Racquet Eric Davidson, T.D. 921-6675 15-17 Laurel Oak USTA Junior Tournament Laurel Oak Ty Braswell, T.D. 377-6161 22-23 USTA Laurel Oak Local Juniors 10’s-18’s Laurel Oak Ty Braswell, T.D. 377-6161 January 13 Hugo Armando vs Ty Braswell Payne Park TC Bob Luxembourg, TD 371-0162 24 Plantation Pro Exhibition Series Plantation CC David Siddons, TD 493-0047 28-Feb 3 Super Senior Grand Prix University Park CC Jared Grose, TD 355-3888

2013 February 2 Ladies Tennis Fashion Show RR & Luncheon The Meadows Don Caprio, T.D. 378-5265 10 Battle of the Tennis Directors Payne Park TC Bob Luxembourg, T.D. 371-0162 18-23 USTA / Meadows Super Senior Grand Prix The Meadows Don Caprio, T.D. 378-5265 20 Plantation Pro Exhibition Series Plantation CC David Siddons, T.D. 493-0047 ! March 1 Plantation Pro Exhibition Series Plantation CC David Siddons 493-0047 10 Battle of the Club Pros The Meadows Don Caprio, T.D. 378-5265 10 Battle of the Ages: Turville vs Coutelle Payne Park TC Bob Luxembourg, T.D. 371-0162 24-31 USTA Women’s $50,000 Pro Circuit Event The Oaks Tom Whitten, T.D. 966-2161 April 7 National Senior 70’s Championship Payne Park TC Bob Luxembourg, TD 371-0162 13-21 $100,000 USTA Sarasota Open LBK Club & Resort Tony Driscoll, T .D . 809-8996 “Play the Game”

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16 December 2012 Totally Tennis Forest Hills Back in the Day… By Steve Parker t was a cool early September Saturday in 1953. I was 13 years old. Like hundreds of other tennis fans, my dad and mom packed the car, and off our family of four went, from Longmeadow, MA to I Forest Hills, NY. Forest Hills – the name itself was nearly as famous as Wimbledon. It would never change; the ivy colored walls were the sacred temple of U.S. tennis. One didn’t even say, the U.S. Championships. Forest Hills Vic Seixas was enough. When we got to Jewel Avenue, my heart started to pound. We then circled around the secluded Forest Hills community searching for a driveway to park the car. Big business at the championships was the driveway parking busi- ness. Young boys beckoned us to “a deal.” It was the semifinals. We did not have tickets in advance. There was no Tony Trabert need. Good tickets could be bought at the box office. Stand in line for a couple of minutes and in we went, good seats available at the semifinals of a grand slam tournament. The featured match was a Tony Trabert vs. Ken Rosewall af- fair. It was a good year for teenager Ken; he won the French and Australian that year. Tony was the more mature darling of American tennis. Two years later he would win three of the four Grand Slams. Tony prevailed that afternoon. Ken was only eighteen at the time, and yet he was well known. He and Lew Hoad were named the “Whiz Kids” a year earlier. They were only seventeen, November babies, born just three weeks apart. Blond and strapping, Hoad was a cover magazine’s delight. He was powerful and set to take over Australian and world tennis. Rosewall, later nicknamed “Muscles” was better than anyone Pancho Gonzales suspected and lasted and lasted. He possessed the quintessential backhand and defined for a generation of young players, the penetrating slice with pace that became simply known as the Rosewall backhand. The two represented the new Australian wave, the Harry Hopman kids and would continue the Aussie dynasty. The great Frank Sedgman, best “amateur” in the world had joined the Kramer tour. Kramer, the author of the big game,

! serve and volley, had earlier invited the and to Ken Rosewall Panchos, Gonzales Segura barnstorm with him, playing in gyms on too slick basketball floors and eventu- ally rolling out a tennis carpet for better playing. It was the new way to make a living in tennis. Only the top five or six could make enough to live on, but it was the beginning. Each year a new amateur phenom would join the tour, leaving the grand slams and other famous tournaments, and try to earn an honest buck. Their entrance into the pro ranks was a series of matches against the indomi- table Pancho Gonzales. Who was really number one? Meanwhile the amateurs continued. Emerson, Rosewall, Hoad, Trabert Lew Hoad and Seixas continued to rack up grand slams. Poor Pancho – was cut out of all those possible Grand Slam wins. When he finally did come back in 1969, he Rod Laver met Charlie Pasarell, America’s new number one amateur at Wimbledon. The 41-year-old Pancho prevailed over two days, 22-24, 1-6, 16-14, 6-3, 11-9, a 112 game thriller. Pancho overcame seven match points against Charlie to beat his young rival who was also his student. What might Pancho have done in an open era between 1952-1968? His single match longevity record would still stand were it not for that little hit-around by Isner and Mahut. And then there was a new guy named Laver with Popeye’s left bicep. He was strong enough to hit the topspin backhand with one hand. Hardly anyone else could do it successfully. I remember being told not to try it or teach it because you had to be Popeye to do it. But, Laver did and the world begrudg- ingly changed. The slice became defensive and the era of the one and two handed backhand topspin began. And so it goes . . . and that’s how I remember it, back in the day.

Steve Parker is a retired Episcopal priest, married to Jeanie Parker, played tennis for 60 years, was captain of the 1963 William and Mary tennis team, and coached the varsity tennis team for 10 years while serving as a chaplain for Salisbury School in Connecticut. Roy Emerson

Totally Tennis December 2012 17 Are You Under Attack by Your

by Ray Collins

n the zone.” That elusive but welcome tives. In a recent seminar I attended, the ten oth- THE ENEMY WITHIN sensation when you’re seeing, hear- ers were natives of places like Italy, South Africa, Andre Agassi burst on the scene in the late ing and observing almost one-second and Colombia—as well as New York, Tennessee, 1980’s with a shallow image and a career that be- “Iahead of the rest of the world. In sports, and Maryland. My classmates included coaches gan plateauing within years. And then, Beltrame you can’t miss. In business—or even casual con- of major college tennis teams, founders of tennis points out, Agassi found balance in his life, sub- versation—everything you’re saying and doing academies, and pro tennis coaches. stance, turned outward and success followed. is on the mark and making perfect sense. Con- This is not just a ‘pep talk’ or a quick-fix. Bel- fident, calm and focused. Why can’t we summon trame compares it to developing a muscle. You’ll 8 Once Andre ‘re-purposed’ his tennis career, he up our peak state on demand? learn that controlling the state of mind isn’t just an came in sync. He even began a foundation for kids and developed a larger mission in life. He found Lorenzo Beltrame says you can—and it accident or ‘dumb luck.’ He says you’ll have the starts with the ability to control your thoughts. ability to summon up ‘the zone’ if you follow this energy in helping others,” Beltrame recalls. Agassi Beltrame (pronounced Bell-trah-may) teaches system. Repetition facilitates the development then attracted the girl of his dreams (fellow Hall of athletes how to get into their Ideal Performance of new neuro-pathways. Changing the way the Famer Steffi Graf), and he went on to win more State. He shows them how to quiet the nerves, brain works requires training and repetition. The Grand Slams. anxieties, negativity, expectations, and perpetual right emotional state requires effort and changing Beltrame says Agassi used his stage with inner critic inside their heads. He leads two-and- how you think. popularity and fame to raise money for the kids. a-half day seminars around the world for the Hu- He wasn’t playing for himself, but for the kids. He man Performance Institute. The facility has been CHICKEN VS. EGG found energy, focus and determination to compete better and that’s why he won more. based in Orlando since 1995, but founder Dr. 8Do we play well to get into our peak states? But it wasn’t easy. According to Agassi’s 2009 Jim Loehr began looking at the link between Or do we get in our peak states to play well? The physical performance and mental preparedness former leaves it to chance; the latter is more of tell-all book, Open, Andre had to quiet his demand- decades before that. (Mental toughness training a sure bet. In your Ideal Performance State, or ing father’s voice inside his head. has become so successful, Johnson & Johnson IPS, your thoughts and body language are under 8 That private voice inside your head is often an purchased Loehr’s company a few years ago as control. You’re mentally tough—regardless of the inner critic that tends to sabotage your best efforts. part of its new emphasis on wellness.) circumstances. Development of that voice begins when you are Beltrame was born forty-something years 8 Does success breed happiness, or does hap- born, is different from person to person, and be- ago in Milan, Italy, and came to Orlando in the piness breed success? Beltrame believes you comes molded by events, circumstances and the 1990’s after meeting his wife who was studying have to be happy first before you can achieve most important people in your life—usually parents. overseas. Both their children are rising tennis greatness. “We’re often under attack by our inner stars. Lorenzo has been around the pro tennis tour He says you can’t be miserable practicing voice—so we’re competing against our opponent, for decades. He’s drilled with Pete Sampras, Jim and only happy when you cross the finish line. and ourselves.” —and taught many of the Courier, Andre Agassi You have to change your approach to sustain 8 Beltrame compares a faulty inner voice to an biggest names in sports, but is sworn to confiden- your self-worth. “Otherwise you’re just like a international terrorist, a relentless voice of personal tiality. One thing he say he has learned—a cham- poodle jumping through hoops at the circus,” he attack, unmerciful self-criticism and self-loathing. pion’s brain is different from the rest of ours. laughed. “The journey has to be enjoyed, if you Unfortunately, that private voice is your ultimate “While you may hope for a default or a poor only look to cross the finish line, then you don’t coach and master story teller, he says. “Sometimes performance by your opponent, real competitors get the full benefit of the process—and you won’t we need to fire that coach!” hope for great competition and full stadiums. have a good time in the first place.” “We are tougher on ourselves than we are They never doubt their abilities to perform. They on others. We have an enemy within, a relentless don’t panic,” he said. 8 If your motivation is purely extrinsic—to im- critic. We are conditional to ourselves. We need to Athletes and non-athletes from around the press others—that creates short-term happiness. give ourselves at least five positive messages for world have learned Dr. Loehr’s approach to tap- Intrinsic motivation helps you sustain your self- each negative one. ping into the Ideal Performance State. The insti- worth and well-being. Beltrame says, “a good 8 Choose better words. Be honest and challeng- tute reports working with sixteen foundation and character is essential—and com- ing, but compassionate and optimistic within your- #1 world athletes in their sports petitive sports helps develop it. We want to use self. Train your brain to tell yourself the right mes- and Olympic Gold Medal win- the forces from competitive sports to develop sages. We create our own barriers. Changing your ners. Leaders in medicine, law character, just like people use the weight room to story can change your destiny. But it takes work enforcement—including the develop muscle. Competitive sports is a process over a period of time to build that muscle. Navy SEALS, the Army Spe- to help you dig deep and build your character. cial Forces, and the FBI’s elite That process is so gratifying to the individual. It FIND A PURPOSE anti-terrorist force, and many allows a person to find sustainable well-being.” Beltrame recalls hearing of one of his col- Fortune 500 Company execu- He defines character as “the sum of qualities that a person habitually demonstrates.” And it can be leagues who counseled one of the top players in improved only if the desire is present. the game, and asked, “What do you want it to say on your tombstone?”

18 December 2012 Totally Tennis Ray Collins is a former country club tennis pro and TV newscaster. He now owns a Sarasota-based video production and media training company. Details at www. Lorenzo Beltrame and Ray Collins RayCollinsMedia.com.

“That I was best in the world.” 8 A cornerstone of mental toughness training “Okay,” and he starts to write out in the air is literally writing out your old story. This identifies with an imaginary pen, “Former #1 in the world. the barriers for the player. “When I get nervous, I So what?” don’t play well. And if I don’t play well, eventually The player’s eyes open wide. I’ll have to drop down a level.” This creates ten- “Why do you want to be best in the world?” sion and anxiety. The player thought and said, “To make enough Is there a way to see the story from a more money to buy a lot of things for my family.” The intelligent perspective? Yes. “When I play, it is a coach wrote in mid-air, “Owned lots of cars.” good moment for me to challenge myself. I love With that, the player got up and left the the company of my friends and other people. room. He says the player came back the next day Each time I stand on the court is a benefit for me with a new mission and purpose in life that tran- socially, physically—and my friends will like my scended themselves. company regardless of how I hit the ball. So that’s “I want to be ‘sunshine.’ I want others to your new story. When you craft the new story, you watch me play and be inspired in their own life.” feel excitement, optimism and you feel like you Success followed. want to be on the court,” Beltrame says. 8 Glory and material possession collapses right 8Write this new story—in just 2-3 sentences—in away. But inspiring others as a purpose gives various incarnations every day until you develop direction. Your journey on the court—or in life— a more positive neuro-pathway. (They say writing must have some direction. When you have more in cursive hand-writing will make the best con- gratifications and enjoy your life more, people nection to your brain, far better than a keyboard.) want to be around you more. Once you find your Gradually build your mental muscle, and remem- peace, you have an aura. Develop your own Ulti- ber, any change takes time. Don’t expect to flip a mate Mission Statement. light-switch and make your previous faulty think- ing disappear. PUT IT IN WRITING Dr. Loehr’s “Human Performance Institute” Tips believes you need to script a new story for your n Snuff out your inner terrorist who constantly private voice—and that literally means writing sabotages you. it down, longhand, and reviewing it daily until it n Create an Ultimate Mission Statement about becomes the way you think privately and speak your purpose. publicly. n Write your old story, get leverage to change, 8 Stop giving life to bad stories. Change your then write your new story. neuro-pathways. Beltrame says your brain will n Improve on your new story by writing a daily physiologically adapt to whatever you tell it. forward-looking paragraph. n 8You can convince your brain your pen is a Develop new neuro-pathways and build a new camera if you want. Your brain is the hardware, mental muscle with repetition. you provide the software. You need to brainwash yourself for better results,” he says. Contact information: Beltrame said, “Pretend we went outside www.mentallytough.com and the grass had grown as high as the roof-tops. Nearby Hotel: And I told you to walk to the courts. You see a Embassy Suites Orlando Airport is a few minutes path and start to take it and wind up at the 7/11. from the institute. The hotel features a compli- You come back to where you began, look around mentary hot breakfast each morning and a com- for awhile, see the path, take it again, and wind plimentary Happy Hour and hors d’oeuvres each up at the wrong place again. Stop re-enforcing evening. the wrong way of thinking! Repetition forms and re-enforces a new neuro-pathway that takes you 5835 T.G. Lee Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822 where you want to go. It takes courage and per- severance to create a new path for where you (407) 888-9339 want to go.” www.EmbassySuitesOrlandoAirport.com

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alm Aire Country Club now offers “Athletic Center Memberships” which include Tennis, Fitness Center, and Pool privileges. These affordable single and family member­ships can be obtained by contacting Palm Aire Member Services Director, Renee Woods, at (941) 556-0782.

P• New Membership Categories Plantation • U.S.T.A. & Tri-Cities Women’s Teams Golf & Country Club Dave Siddons • Sarasota County League Men’s Teams The Plantation Racquet Club features: • Monthly Socials/Mixers n 13 Har-Tru tennis courts with weekly leagues, junior tennis • National Tournaments programs and other member activities, including night play • Exhibitions n On-site USTPA instructors provide lessons for all levels, while • Junior Clinics tournaments and exhibitions at Plantation provide fun and • 8 Har-Tru & 2 All-weather Courts Greg High competition for more advanced players . Pairings can be arranged . (5 lighted) Tennis Director n 13 teams involved in league play • Full Service Pro Shop n Evening and weekend socials • K-Swiss Program Availability Palm Aire Country Club n Fully-stocked pro shop offers the latest equipment and apparel, • Ball Machine/Backboard 5600 Country Club Way stringing services and practice equipment • Fitness Center (24/7) Sarasota, FL 34243 n Promotional summer family memberships • Heated Junior Olympic Pool n Children’s Tennis Clinics available through our Tennis Pro Shop 941-351-4117 • Water Aerobics Classes For more information, please contact Elaine Dexter, • Pickleball www.palmaire.net Membership Director at 941-497-1479 or [email protected] Plantation Golf & Country Club 500 Rockley Blvd • Venice, FL 34293 941-493-0047 • [email protected] www.plantationgcc.com

20 December 2012 Totally Tennis Courtside Tennis Club

Courtside Tennis Club is proud of its over thirty years of continuous tennis in the Venice area. You’ll find that “old Florida” charm along with a great tennis facility and congenial members . Come join the fun!

Jim Dempsey

• Tri Cities, USTA & JEBCO Leagues • Mixed Doubles • USPTA/PTR Professionals • Evening Play • Players of All Levels • Saturday Round Robins • Variety of Memberships • Junior Programs • 9 Har-Tru & 2 Hard Courts • Social Events • 5 Lighted Courts • Locker Room & Showers • Courts open 7 days Available 8:00 am to 9:30 pm • Backboard/Ball Machine

Courtside Tennis Club 512 Auburn Rd., Venice, FL 34292 941-485-2000 [email protected] www.courtsidevenice.com

Longboat Key Club & Resort Laurel Oak Country Club Home of the 2012 Men’s $100,000 Sarasota Open Tennis Facility and Programs• 12 The $4 5. million Tennis Gardens offers Har-Tru Tennis Courts (8 lighted) the finest in tennis facilities and recently • Courts open 7 days 8:00 to 10:00 • Pro shop – stringing service received a Facility of the Year award from • Locker rooms/showers the USTA’s Technical Committee . Set amidst • Ball machine and practice wall at no charge the Harbourside section of Longboat Key • 3 full-time professionals Club & Resort, this spectacular complex • Women’s teams from 3 .0 to 4 .5 offers members and resort guests 20 Har- • Men’s county teams • Junior Tennis Teams John Woods Tru courts, including one stadium court . • Men’s and junior’s singles ladder Ty Braswell • Bi-weekly Mixed Tennis under the lights Tennis Facilities: • Clinics and private lessons • Cardio tennis 4 times per week • 20 Har-Tru tennis courts • Club Championships • Monthly & Holiday tennis mixers • HydroGrid irrigation system When you are a • Organized men’s play 4 times per week • The Court room — mtg . space • Private and group lessons • Five lighted courts • USTA Certified Stadium Court tennis member • Team and group clinics • Fully-stocked pro shop and • USPTA Professional Staff at Laurel Oak • Club championships (men’s, women’s, mixed) racquet repair/restringing Country Club, it’s • Monthly exhibitions featuring local & nat’l pros • Locker rooms Other Recreation Offerings: • Junior program from 4 to 18 years • 45 holes of golf more than just the • Players Patio overlooking Stadium • Two daily summer camps (5 to 7, 8 to 14)Other Court • Island House Spa excellent courts • Fitness Centre Country Club Amenities• 45,000 sq ft • Court 21 Cafe & Lounge with and the great Clubhouse terrace seating • Six restaurants • Four-Diamond resort tennis programs. • Open for lunch 7 days a wk ./dinner 4 days a wk . • Beautifully landscaped grounds It’s about having • Complete Country Club Social Calendar • Tennis Concierge for game • Pool and beach • Mind & Motion work-out studio access to all the • Junior Olympic Heated Pool arrangement • Social & tennis reciprocal at Bird Key Yacht Club • Monthly tennis mixers • Full-service marina amenities and • Summer Golf Privileges – 36 holes Longboat Key Club & Resort social activities of 2700 Gary Player Blvd. 301 Gulf of Mexico Drive one of the most Sarasota, FL 34240 Longboat Key, FL 34228 active clubs in the Tel: 941-377-6161 941-383-8821 www.longboatkeyclub.com Sarasota area. www.laureloak.com

Totally Tennis December 2012 21 River Strand Golf & Country Club

River Strand Golf and Country Club is the perfect luxury-living community in the greater Sarasota area for tennis and golf . You will be struck uring the winter months, Stoneybrook tennis will by the awesome sight of our fountains, clubhouse continue to offer private lessons and clinics to and pool, situated between the 18th and 27th non-residents. Stoneybrook is a private tennis Dclub and golf is semi-private. greens of the Arthur Hills designed course . With 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and a If you’re looking for a Nate Griffin fully-stocked pro shop, even the most serious of great place to have dinner, tennis players will love living in River Strand . Join our dining room is open to Nate Griffin, Director of Tennis, and the entire River Strand commu- Ron Smith the public . Bring family and nity for an exciting season of tennis and all the amenities that River friends to our Sunday brunch . Strand has to offer, including seasonal and monthly memberships . The chef is great . The food is excellent! If you’re looking for a new home, Stoneybrook is a wonderful place to live, with beautiful homes and condos, • 2 on-site tennis pros • USTA adult teams and 4 Har-tru lighted tennis courts, a fitness center, and 18-hole golf course. • Private lessons Ladies Tri City teams Ron Smith, PTR has 28 years of teaching experience, including • Junior and adult clinics • Margarita mixers & ladders Marriott tennis pro for 10 years, Bollettieri alumnus, and currently Chair of • Game-matching services • Mixed doubles night, ladies’ Pro Staff for Totally Tennis magazine . Call 941-487-7023 for information or • Round robins night, and men’s nights visit our web site . • Pro exhibitions • Ball machine Our most popular program is Key to Better Play: I know you probably know what causes us to lose • cardio tennis organized morning doubles, 6 matches, but just to refresh your memory . . . sometimes it’s just that we are • Onsite racquet restringing days a week over matched and our ability is not as good as our opponent. But if we are all at the same level of play and we lose, after your match analyze yourself on how and what caused your defeat. The four areas in which you need to evalu- ate yourself are: 1. Technical 2. Tactics 3. Mental 4. Physical. Be strong in all four and you’re going to be a winner! Have a great tennis season.

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Jacaranda West

t the Jacaranda Tennis Center, there’s tennis for everyone. If you’re the competitive type, Awe have teams that compete in men’s and women’s leagues in Sarasota, Venice, and Port Charlotte. For men, we have teams in Sarasota leagues for 60-and-over, 70-and-over, and 75-and-over. There’s also a 55-and-over league that competes within Venice. For women, we have a Charlotte County league, level 3.5; Sarasota Tri- Cities, levels 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0. Then there are two USTA league 3.5’s, one for 50-and-over, and another for 70-and-over. If you want to play just for fun and exercise, you can reserve a court or come down for Open Tennis. Jacaranda is one of the few clubs in the area that offers Open Tennis for anyone who shows up on Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday between 8 and 11 a.m. Jacaranda prides itself on its eight knee-saving Har-Tru courts. They’re avail- able seven days a week. Two are lighted. For players looking to improve their game, Adam Zastempowski offers group clinics as well as private lessons. His Pro Shop offers racquet restringing, and sells an assortment of racquets, balls, and other on-court necessities. Memberships are available for a family or an indi- vidual. For information call 941-493-5128.

Jacaranda West Country Club Adam 1901 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice, FL 34223 Zastempowski 941-493-5128 • www.jacwestcc.com

22 December 2012 Totally Tennis tennis ACADEMIES/CAMPS

• High Performance • Competitive • Summer Camp • USTA Quick Start • Adult Clinic

Rodrigo Vallejo & Denis Pelegrin G.T. Bray Park 5502 33rd Ave. Dr. W. • Bradenton, FL www.protennisacademy.net 941-580-7794 • [email protected]

Totally Tennis December 2012 23 LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS

Scheduler: Dave Williams (Jacaranda); Trea- SCSMTL Begins 29th Tennis Season surer: Dallas Robinson (Venice CC); Secre- he Sun Coast Senior sides approving revisions to the League’s tary & League Publicist: Brad Hahn (Univ. Men’s Tennis League Rules and Regulations, the Captains decided Park CC); Division Coordinator (50’s, 60-1 & T(SCSMTL) has begun to award a $500 local tennis scholarship as 60-2): Allan Thompson (Payne Park); Division its 29th season starting with a part of the Youth Tennis Foundation of Coordinator (60’s 3-6): Joe North (Oaks); Di- the Annual Captains Meet- Florida program. vision Coordinator (70’s): Fred Falkner (Ser- ing. SCSMTL is the largest As proposed by the League’s President, endipity); Division Coordinator (75’s): Bill Pix- Brad Hahn independent men’s tennis Steen Carstensen, the Captains approved the ley (Courtside); Division Coordinator (80’s): Coordinator league in the country with Board of Directors for the new season which Ed Schaye (Longboat Key CC). over 1,600 players. 136 men representing includes a new Secretary (Brad Hahn) and New 50-2 and 60-7 divisions were add- the SCSMTL Board of Directors, Captains two new Division Coordinators (Allan Thomp- ed, making 16 total. Match play begins Oc- and Co-captains of the 144 teams from 30 son and Fred Falkner). The full Board and tober 27 running to March 30. The Annual clubs in Sarasota/Manatee Counties, met responsibilities are: President & Webmaster: Awards Luncheon will be April 3rd at the October 22 at Sarasota’s Selby Library. Be- Steen Carstensen (Oaks); Vice-President & Meadows C.C. where the champions and runners-up of each division will be recog- nized. Past President Jim Smith, playing for El Con, was presented with a plaque in grati- tude for serving on the Board for ten years as scheduler, Vice-President and President. Started with the Tennis League and Still Playing

im Basler played for the Court- Jside-Venice 60’s team when the Sun Coast Senior Men’s Tennis League (SC- SMTL) was formed in 1983. While he now plays out of Mis- sion Valley CC, he still is in the League. In fact, he played in the first match of the 2012-13 season on November 1 vs. the Wal- ton team from Bradenton. Born in December, 1922, Jim played social tennis in his home state of Massachusetts until retiring in 1982 and moving to Waterford CC in Venice, FL. He joined Courtside Tennis Club and was on hand to be on their first SCSMTL team. Mis- sion Valley has only one team in the League and Jim has been on their 60’s team roster since 2006. It is not uncommon for hips and knees to need man-made parts as a tennis player gets older, but Jim is proud that he plays with his original parts. While a steady player, he admits to always being a court three player. His daughter, however, was a ranked USTA player in Massachusetts while in school.

24 December 2012 Totally Tennis NUTRITION CU Words E Foods that Fight Inflammation low do you integrate what your coach is telling you to do in between lessons? One way is by xercise benefits our bodies. It keeps us looking and Husing ‘cue words.’ feeling fit, releases endorphins which can improve our This idea was taught to me years ago by Dr. Robert mood, and helps us shed unwanted pounds. With all Neff, a close friend, highly accomplished tennis player, Ethese benefits, all I have to do is exercise to stay fit right? long-time coaching resource for my own game and Not so fast. Coach Eric founder of mentaltraininginc.com. He and his team help If you want to make the most of your exercise regimen, you athletes of all levels across all sports to optimize their should pay close attention to what you eat, as well. One trick even performance. In short, he knows what he’s talking about. the most avid weekend warriors may miss is eating to reduce in- Let’s say your coach is trying to get you to switch on your back- flammation. hand from a choppy set that pulls around and across the ball to a more We challenge our muscles when we exercise, often leading effective stroke that has a clean, full set that drops inside to produce to temporary inflammation. Sometimes it shows up just as sore- an inside-out swing. Good. That’s great coaching. ness. More serious inflammation occurs when you strain muscles Now, if we were to take that entire picture of instruction and put it or injure yourself. into ‘cue words’ it might be . . . Reduce that inflammation faster and your muscles will recov- Turn • Drop • Brush er more quickly, speeding up the healing process and getting you You might need to play around with different words until you find back to 100 percent in as little time as possible. what clicks. Instead of ‘turn’ you might use ‘shoulder.’ Instead of ‘drop’ What you eat can help. you might prefer ‘inside.’ If ‘brush’ isn’t doing it, try ‘peel’ to think of the I work food with anti-inflammatory properties into my regular wrist coming up the backside of the ball before contact. The entire diet. When I injure something, I use ice and take a NSAID (non- technique might not break down into just three words, but Dr. Bob steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). But I also redouble my efforts to always told me three is best, and I agree. It’s simple and rhythmic. eat foods that have been found to reduce swelling in the body so To accelerate your progress, use your ‘cue words’ to reinforce I can get back on the court as soon as possible. what your coach is working on with you. 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26 December 2012 Totally Tennis The “Best True Tennis Story” Contest USPTA Pros in the Sara- clothes on. He didn’t have time to run home the kids in line decided to pull their pants sota/Venice and Bradenton and get tennis clothes, so he came straight down, hysterically laughing, except for the areas will be having a quar- from school with a collared shirt and only little girl in the class. This adorable terly contest to see which slacks. He was complaining about his belt, child decided to pull her tennis dress over member of the public can so his mother took it off of him before he got her head and ran around yelling, “Feed come up with the Best True on the court. I was doing simple forehand me the ball….feed me the ball!” So now drills where I had the kids take turns com- I have seven boys running around in their Sarasota District 8 Tennis Story. President Jack Steyn Please send your entry to ing to the service line to hit two shots at a underwear and a little girl with her dress [email protected]. All time. Every time this kid came to hit, he had over her head yelling as I tried to corral entries will be judged by the USPTA District 8 to hold his pants up because they were a them and get their pants back on and the Board of Tennis Professionals. little too big. After three or four rotations, girl’s dress the right way. Of course, this Once a story has been selected as he saw the other kids doing much better is when the parents showed up. They’re a winner, that story will be published in than he was, so he decided to prepare to yelling at me wondering what’s going on? I Totally Tennis Magazine. The winner hit with both hands on the racquet (like a simply threw my hands in the air and said, will receive a one-hour private lesson “ready” position) . . . when his pants fell “Not sure where I lost control, but I can’t (value of $80) with a USPTA qualified down! He ignored it and hit a perfect fore- keep the kids’ pants on….” With lots more Pro in his/her area! hand, pulled his pants up and got back in time left in the clinic, all the parents took Here is a funny pro story to whet your line. The rest of the kids were laughing like their kids and left, except for the kid who appetite. The selected article below is a crazy because this kid just hit a great fore- was late in the first place. I finished up my true story from USPTA Pro Tony Acosta, hand in his underwear. I tried to make light clinic/private lesson, and I thank God ev- Head Pro at Laurel Oak Country Club. of it and have the kids ignore what hap- eryday that I don’t have to register as a sex pened, but that didn’t get me far. The next offender. was teaching a Pee Wee class (4- and boy came to hit and pulled his pants down Please e-mail your story to 5-year-olds) of seven kids when a little and asked me to feed a ball. I said, “You’re [email protected]. Make the Iboy showed up late with his school crazy….pull your pants up!” The rest of headline “Best Tennis Story.”

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Symbols of Change: MINORITY TENNIS: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Part III: THE third generation

t the end of Althea’s career, Dr. Johnson Wouldn’t someone from the north — someone realized that his dream of helping to pro- with a more aggressive personality — some- Aduce a world champion was successful. one who would defy the system, have a better But, he had something else up his sleeve… For chance to overcome the odds? History would the past several years, he had been groom- show that Arthur was the perfect candidate. He ing other talented youngsters at his home in was simply better than the rest of us. He was Lynchburg, Virginia. Each summer, a group of a likeable young man, and if you were not a the most talented minority youth from across hard-core racist, you would find Arthur friendly, the country would gather at his home to train personable and non-confrontational. Even in and play tournaments. I was selected as the his memoirs, Days of Grace, one can sense northeastern candidate, and this is how I met his absence of anger. Concerning his inability the next world champion, Arthur Ashe. We to play tournament tennis in his hometown of were a talented group but it soon became clear Richmond, Virginia, Arthur said: “I remember that Arthur was something special. He was a the kindly white tennis official, Sam Woods, quiet, determined youngster and was develop- who would not allow me to play in municipal ing a formidable tennis game. In Dr. Johnson’s tournaments in Richmond, and all the other opinion, Arthur was perfect to lead the charge not-so-kindly officials who barred my way so because he was unflappable. Insults, flagrant that I finally played in only one official tennis cheating and verbal abuse would roll off of Arthur Ashe tournament while I was a junior in Virginia.” Arthur’s back without effect. The mission was His success as a Davis Cup player and clear; win quietly and respond to nothing but Some people believe that this suburban exo- his U.S. Open and Wimbledon titles are leg- the tennis ball. It was further made clear that dus was the beginning of the decline in the endary. But, his recognition at tennis became any of us that reacted to the bad calls; any of growth of black tennis as well as a slowing the tool that he would use to challenge soci- us that argued; any of us that responded to of the positive growth in the black community. ety to end the racial injustice that plagued the the verbal slurs or challenged the fairness of Others believe that the ability to live beside planet. He made several trips to South Africa the situation, would be sent home immediately. and emulate positive role models, along with (against the wishes of many Black leaders in Although none of us were sent home for viola- the forced creation of a homogeneous com- America) to pressure the government to end tions of these rules, those of us from the big, munity, were positive aspects of segregation. apartheid. He marched on Washington in sup- northern cities had to bite our tongues. Arthur, Black businessmen both legitimate and other- port of the fair treatment of Haitian refugees. on the other hand was born and raised in the wise, were guaranteed to be successful — as His life was dedicated to the elevation of his segregated south. His father was the pub- a direct result of segregation. Any Black that people. He focused a great deal of his atten- lic park attendant at the tennis courts across opened a grocery store, produce stand or tion on education. He encouraged youngsters the street from his home and he couldn’t play repair store was certain to capture the busi- to become doctors and lawyers. He wanted on those courts because he was black. He ness of the local constituency, because those youngsters to attend and graduate from col- seemed to understand that he was destined customers were not permitted to patronize lege instead of putting all of their energy into for greatness and that his icy-cool demeanor white-owned stores. This environment provid- athletics. He realized that less than 1% of var- was a key to success. We were made to un- ed fertile ground for entrepreneurs; legitimate sity athletes ever signed a professional sports derstand that an outburst by one of us would businessmen and hustlers alike. contract. At the same time, he made many be seen as a negative characteristic of the It is into this era that Arthur Ashe emerg­ attempts to create a system that produced a entire group. Tournament directors would be ed as a standout tennis player. In some ways, pipeline of young black players that could use able to say, “See, I knew they’d act that way if Arthur was a most unlikely role model and tennis as a vehicle to take them to college. One we let them into the tournament!” There were world champion. He was slender, almost frail such program was his collaboration with Nick many youngsters placed in that situation over looking. He was mild-mannered; always ap- Bollettieri. The Ashe-Bollettieri “Cities” the years, but none of them ever allowed those pearing to be passive, unemotional and re- Tennis Program (ABC) taught tennis to more words to be uttered. served. Did he possess the strength, focus than 10,000 children. The program attempted After civil rights legislation was enacted in and determination to overcome the alienation to impress upon them the value of preventive 1964, history would show that the black elite of segregation, along with the rejection and health education and the importance of staying moved to exclusive, suburban communities. degradation that was sure to be in his future? in school. Hundreds from this program (which

28 December 2012 Totally Tennis later became the over the reins of leadership after his voice Bob Davis was the CEO Arthur Ashe Safe was silenced. But, Arthur would not live to of the Arthur Ashe Safe Passage Foun- see the emergence of James Blake. James Passage Foundation, CEO dation) went on possessed many qualities that would en- of Black Dynamics, Inc., to college on ei- amor him to the tennis community at large. and is currently President James Blake ther academic or He is handsome, articulate and Harvard of the Panda Foundation, a athletic scholar- University educated. More importantly, he local organization that uses ships. It was one of the programs that made is thoughtful, non-confrontational and non- tennis as the hook to teach the importance Arthur most proud. Before Arthur died, he got a threatening. James, if he is so inclined, will of proper nutrition, fitness and remaining glimpse of Venus and Serena Williams, two be the heir-apparent to Arthur’s throne; the in school, in the Manatee County School young girls that would, for a period of time, take voice of Black tennis. System and other youth serving agencies.

HUMOR The HANDsome Alter Ego

I was in a doubles tour- the outside makes it aware of others. This can be another ar- nament recently against row in your quiver. For example, you are aced by a serve. You someone I knew fairly begrudgingly say to the server, “Nice serve,” while your pup- well. Nothing about him pet yells out (via your thrown voice) “Lucky shot you moron!” during routine league Be careful when you allow the mean and nasty inner voice to play suggested he had ridicule and torment someone other than you! any quirks or loss of men- When playing a match, we all look for that edge, physical or tal acuity, so I expected a mental. I think the HANDsome friend technique should be in the normal match. public domain of tennis. It belongs alongside the other things we As the rota- so dearly love, such as throwing racquets, grunting, slow play, tion of serve bad line calls, and cursing, that make USTA what it is—a forest landed upon of fun with tiny traps along the way to snag the uninitiated. Walk him, I began softly and carry a big stick? Let’s play smart and carry our hand to notice that puppets! See you (both) on the court! prior to his serve he P.S. A pre-check hand puppet would have greatly benefited would hold his non-racqueted hand the White Witch (see October issue, page 15). in a puppet form and it would mouth things to him. As if getting hand signals from the catcher in a baseball game, he would is a trans­planted Kentuckian tennis acknowledge these strange musings from his HANDsome friend HJ Sauer and then serve. It became more disturbing as I observed him player now living and playing in Sarasota and totally engrossed in a deep discussion with his hand puppet. I owner of a CruiseOne franchise. began to wonder if this was just the final incarnation of the infa- mous inner voice we all hear, or was I playing with a whack job? After the match, which of course I lost, I asked him what the The CruiseOne Experience: The heck he was doing with his hand. He said he wanted to go over recipe for a fascinating and delightful some service pre-checks and he used his other hand as a sort dream vacation starts with CruiseOne. With our unique touch of outstanding of reminder to do so. I then felt sure it was indeed the manifesta- personal service blended in with a distinctive dab of our travel expertise, it’s tion of the inner voice. I have spoken to you before on the insidi- no surprise that even the industry’s finest recognize our award-winning com- ous and nonstop chatter of our inner voices. We all have them, mitment to excellence. Whether you’re planning a family reunion, a girlfriend but never have we allowed them to enter the world of puppetry getaway, a relaxing retreat or a honeymoon, all of our Vacation on the tennis court. We keep them in their place of torment… Specialists will provide you with the best options around. Be- our heads. My competitor had released his for a courtwide audi- cause we are a part of the largest vacation retailer in the United ence. It was truly a “next step’ event that may be the precursor States, we don’t only guarantee exceptional insider savings to a new way of playing with and conquering our “little monster.” and special fares, but we provide all of our customers with dis- You may think that once you “puppetize” your inner person, tinguished, top-notch personal service every step of the way. you can allow it to become even more opinionated and cruel. www.myplanetearthtravel.com Things could get “out of hand” (pun intended). Releasing it to www.facebook.com/MyPlanetEarthTravel

Totally Tennis December 2012 29 After a decade of driving past The Ritz Carlton in Sarasota, but never checking in, I finally had the opportunity to cross this item off my bucket list. Putting on FOR TENNIS PLAYERS TOO! The Ritz with whiskey on your feet and ankles to soften rough skin ($75). We were assigned a room on the 8th floor, also known as “The Club elcome to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Mr. Collins.” Level.” I knew “Club Level” meant good seats at football games, but wasn’t That’s a sentence I can never hear enough—and it sure what it was going to mean in a hotel. It wound up being one of the wasn’t just from employees I had just met. It came from nicest perks I’ve ever experienced in a hotel: breakfast, lunch and Happy workers in the hotel I had never seen before. The Ritz- Hour is all included in the price of the room. No one can sneak in who “WCarlton has an elaborate intercom/ear-piece communication system that isn’t staying on that special level: Access to that floor requires a special leaves you with the impression everyone knows key in the elevator, or else the doors won’t open on your name. the 8th floor! But be forewarned: Just because it’s Our visit was to learn more about the new exclusive doesn’t mean it’s only adults. There were tennis program being developed by the area’s plenty of young families in the room as well. only five-star resort. They’ve redone their three It was no surprise our room was impeccable— hard courts, as well as the nets and windscreens. a beautiful spacious room with a sliding glass door They’ve brought in an outside vendor (Hurricane leading out to the balcony. But it was the little things Tennis) to offer lessons to guests and the general that left me shaking my head in appreciation: The public. ($125 per hour.) desk blotter had four little clocks built into it tell- I had the opportunity to get a lesson from one ing the time in key time zones around the world. of the top players from Ireland who also played for In the bathroom, a new toothbrush and toothpaste the Ohio State Buckeyes. The 20-something red- awaited. Nice touches. head has traveled the world off her tennis skills and Rates start at $309 per night for a room she’s now settled in Sarasota. How good a teacher through the fall. There are overnight packages is Ciara Finucane? (Pronounced “Keera Fin-oo- available that have added value, like the “Comfort can.”) She diagnosed the reason my ground- You” package that includes overnight accommoda- strokes were landing short in less than five minutes. tions, breakfast for two, and $50 resort credit per It wasn’t a matter of hitting harder, or aiming higher night, starting at $359. as others have said. Nope, Ciara said, “You’re pre- The shuttle from the hotel to The Ritz-Carlton’s paring a half second too late and not getting out in Lido Beach facility is free. It leaves on the top of the front early enough.” hour from the front entrance. It even drops off and I tried making contact a little farther out—and picks up guests in St. Armands Circle. sure enough, depth! We chose a couple lounge chairs on the n Ciara also showed me a good drill to loosen up my forehand to create beach and paid $15 for an umbrella to be implanted between our chairs. more of a whip, and less of a death-grip on the racquet. She told me The cabana boys put up the umbrella, laid out towels and took drink/food to hold the racquet with both my two smaller fingers OFF the handle. orders. There is even a little flag system to get their attention without hav- It’ll feel weird and wild at first, but should eventually remove the tension ing to shout or wave. Since we were on vacation—er, ‘stay-cation.’­ I got a from my arm. Pina Colada ($12). n Ciara also noticed I was stepping too far sideways to reach for my On the way to the pool is a Tiki Bar, complete with live music and cold backhand. She suggested more baby steps that would allow me to drinks. We were eventually escorted to the restaurant. I spoiled myself with step toward the net and keep my hips engaged. Otherwise lunging twin lobster tails, potatoes and asparagus ($48), a delicious meal as we sideways too far “locks up” my hips and reduces power. watched the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico. n Another good drill is to hit back and forth to twenty. You only get a point As we began to rush from the table to catch the last shuttle ride back when the ball goes beyond the service line. There is no penalty for hit- to the downtown hotel, the maitre d’ was able to radio the bus driver to wait ting long, but you subtract a point for hitting short. You’ll be amazed until we came out. Smooth system. Smooth resort. how long it takes to get to twenty! From tennis it was on to the peaceful spa. The area with the massage tables is called “The Treatment Sanctuary.” Norma Prado gave me the Ray Collins is a former tennis pro and TV news anchor “Signature Massage,” which is a mix between hard and soft ($150 for 50 who now owns a Sarasota-based media consulting minutes). From there it was over to Jackie Quintero for a “Whiskey Pedi- company. Details at www.RayCollinsMedia.com. cure.” They call it that because the nail technician rubs a gritty substance

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