Midwest Tennis News

A publication of the Winter 2007 USTA/Midwest Section Volume 7 No. 2

Wh a t ’s In s i d e Th i s Is s u e • Junior and Adult Player News • Latest Membership Benefits and News • Community Spotlights • Feature Articles • Special Guest, Tennis Pro and Official Columns • Hall of Fame and Award Recipients • Resource and Grant Information Take Home Something Better than Gold

Traveling abroad as a People to People Sports Ambassador lets you: • Work with exceptional coaches at training camps • Take a swing at international competition • Explore new places off the court • Form friendships that transcend borders • Earn academic credit for doing what you love

Holland and Austria await you in 2008! Contact People to People Sports Ambassador Programs to become part of the excitement.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Building | 1956 Ambassador Way | Spokane, WA 99224-4003 888.556.8897 | 509.568.7902 | www.sportsambassadors.org

USTA/MidwestUSTA/Midwest Members:Members: STARTSTART YOURYOUR ENGINES!ENGINES!

The USTA/Midwest Section is pleased to offer to members, discounted tickets to the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing,’ the 2008 Indianapolis 500. USTA Members Receive: -Tickets at discounted price of $75 located in the South Vista Grand Stand

-Official Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hat -Invitation to attend a meeting of the drivers -A one time 10% Savings at the Hall of Fame Museum™ Gift Shop

Plus, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the USTA/Midwest The Indianapolis 500 Section to help promote and develop the sport of tennis in the region. Indianapolis, IN May 25, 2008

Call: 1-800-768-3948 Contact Michael Puck at Promo Code: USTAMW [email protected] *Tennis Channel Bag is a gift from the USTA/Midwest Section, limited to the first 50 new DIRECTV orders. $40 cash offer available for USTA Members in Midwest only. Proof of USTA Membership required. Offers end for more information or 2/26/08 and are based on approved credit; credit card required. New customers only (lease required). Lease fee $4.99/mo. for second and each additional receiver to place your order

Wi n t e r 2007 2 3 www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m

Va r n a d o ’s Co r n e r Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s - Me s s a g e f r o m t h e Pr e s i d e n t President’s Message 3 Incoming President Q&A 4 2007 has been a great year for the USTA/Midwest Section. As we continue to make strides in membership as well as participation, I Guest Column 5 would like to point to areas of emphasis and areas of hope. Hall of Fame Enshrinees 6 The USTA/Midwest Section’s individual membership numbers Award Honors 7 for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2007, exceed 82,000, which is a record number for our Section. Indeed, the Section would love to Junior Players 8 see a growth rate that surpasses 8%, which is our record total for Officials Corner 10 any one year. Currently, our Section leads the nation in organization Youth Foundation 11 memberships. These organizations provide critical leadership at the Ace’s Alley for Kids 12 grassroots level as they promote tennis through education, grants, tournament administration, instruction, and other ways. I urge anyone Membership News 13 with a burning desire to volunteer at the local level to contact a community tennis association in your area. Features 14 USTA Leagues and USTA Jr. Team Tennis are two USTA programs which offer enormous Adult Players 16 potential for adults and juniors. Both offer camaraderie in an environment of competition and fun from the local level to the national level. The USTA League program is particularly innovative as it provides a Community Spotlight 18 number of divisions for all ages and levels. Similarly, Jr. Team Tennis can be a nice alternative or supplement Resources/Grants 20 to individual tournament competition in that it provides an excellent training ground for honing tennis Healthy Tennis 21 skills in a team environment. In fact, some clubs, community tennis associations, and schools have used Jr. Team Tennis as a ladder for varsity tennis teams. Indeed, it is a wonderful way for the many high Pro Corner 22 school tennis players to remain connected during the summer months. Whether you play USTA-sanctioned tournaments, non-sanctioned tournaments, USTA Leagues, Ad v e r t i s i n g Ra t e s or USTA Jr. Team Tennis, it is vital for our mission that you participate in tennis activities. Racquet sales Advertise in Midwest Tennis News and reach and ball sales would suggest that participation numbers were healthy in 2007 for our Section. Naturally, approximately 75,000 tennis players and we want to see you playing tennis, and urging your friends and family members to do the same. Through families. For advertising rates, contact us at promising participation numbers, the base of tennis is strengthened. Though we are receiving fierce 317-577-5130 or via e-mail at john@midwest. competition from other sports and various forms of today’s advancing technology, we must adapt to usta.com. keep pace. I am proud to say that our Section has endeavored to cement its relationships with the many Park and Recreation Departments throughout the Midwest. Indeed, schools and Park and Recreation i d w e s t e n n i s e w s Departments have a much greater supply of tennis courts than clubs. Hence, public courts are where M T N most people play tennis. It is necessary that these partnerships be nurtured in such a way as to ensure Midwest Tennis News is a publication produced that courts are built and maintained for public use along with the availability of tennis programs. As we by the USTA/Midwest Section. Information in endeavor to make tennis more inclusive and diverse, it will be done on the public courts. Midwest Tennis News may not be reproduced Finally, we must urge that tennis be part of the curriculum in our schools. An early introduction without prior written permission from the of tennis in a classroom setting can usher in hordes of passionate and long lasting tennis fans. Tennis Executive Director. Publisher: Mark Saunders; can be taught quickly and effectively with the students reaping the benefits of instant gratification. Editor: Kathy Dalla Costa. Having such a potentially captive audience, we must not look past opportunity. USTA/Midwest Section It has been very exciting to serve the USTA/Midwest Section as its President over the last two 1310 East 96th Street, Suite 100 years. I have enjoyed working with the Board, the staff, and volunteers as we valiantly strive to promote Indianapolis, IN 46240 tennis. My successor will be the dynamic and energetic Doug Wenger. My new job will be the President Phone: 317-577-5130, Fax: 317-577-5131 of the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation. In this role, I will succeed the incomparable and fearless Jay Hacker, who was a key figure in the construction of the Section’s new headquarters. This publication is mailed free of charge to all USTA members who reside in the USTA/Midwest Thanks for serving tennis! Section, and whose membership is current as of November 1. Midwest Tennis News cannot be forwarded. Please notify the USTA regarding a change of address at 800-990-USTA (8782). Leslie Varnado, Jr.

2 3 Wi n t e r 2007 Qu e s t i o n & An s w e r Wi t h Ne w Pr e s i d e n t

Doug Wenger has been elected as President of the USTA/Midwest Section Board of Directors for a two-year term commencing on December 6, 2007. Wenger was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Ferris State University and an MBA from Western Michigan University. Wenger is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of OMNOVA Solutions Inc., of Fairlawn, Ohio, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, emulsion polymers, and decorative and functional surfaces. He is responsible for all information technology systems on a worldwide basis. Wenger has been an active member of the local, section and national tennis community for more than 30 years. Locally, Wenger founded the Greater Battle Creek Tennis Association in the mid-1990s, and served as Doug Wenger President for a number of years. At the Section level, he served as Chairman of the Community Development Committee before his election to the Board of Directors. At the USTA level, Wenger is currently Chairman of the Information Technology Committee, and was a member of the Community Tennis Association Committee. As a player, Wenger competed on the Ferris State University tennis team. Since graduation he continues to play competitively. He and his wife Julie have a son Darren who was a section ranked junior player. Wenger shares some thoughts below on several different areas relative to the sport of a lifetime. Q. How were you first introduced to the sport of tennis? mate and I were the first tennis players from our school to ever My best friend from junior high school had an older brother who qualify for the state championships. As a player, I was the first in played on the high school team. We used to hit tennis balls against our community’s history to win 100 high school tennis matches in a the garage. His brother took us out and hit with us. After that, the career. My high school coach, Jim Cummins, taught me how to play local high school coach started a summer program and we played and the value of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. I watched all day, all summer long. my first professional tennis match in person at the US Open Clay Q: As someone involved in tennis for a number of years as a parent, Courts in Indianapolis. volunteer and player, what are your thoughts regarding the growth of our sport? I feel tennis still has a lot of growth potential. I believe we could do Mi d w e s t E-m a i l Ne w s l e t t e r a lot more from a team standpoint. Playing on teams has been a De l i v e r s La t e s t Te n n i s Ne w s foundation of sports and recreation in our country for over a hundred years. It’s exciting to see the new play and team formats for juniors, such as the 10-and-under programs with beginner-type racquets and balls. Flexible league formats for adults allow us to evolve with the times, and provide organized play opportunities for those who may not be able to commit to a structured league schedule. Q: What message would you like to get out to the USTA/Midwest Section family? I’d like to ask our tennis family for three things: First of all, consider yourself a salesperson and recruiter for tennis. Grab a few transition tennis balls and put them in your tennis bag. When you see a family or beginners on the court, go up to them, hand them a couple of these balls and watch them hit. Tell them where to get more. Direct them to the local programs. Secondly, tell your friends about Junior Team Tennis programs, so we The USTA/Midwest Section provides a free e-mail newsletter two times can get many more kids started in a team format. Help organize a per month to individuals and facilities interested in the latest tennis neighborhood tennis event, or an after school program. news around the Midwest. And third, please recruit others to volunteer. There are volunteer needs in a variety of areas, with opportunities ranging from just a • Junior and adult player news few hours a year to more involved leadership roles. Please encourage • Grant and scholarship opportunities others to get involved, and pass along their names to us! • Individuals and organizations making a difference through tennis Q: What are some of your tennis firsts? • Latest USTA member benefits My first tennis racquet cost 99 cents from a department store.I • And much more! played my first summer of tennis with that racquet. My first USTA tournament match ended in a 6-0, 6-0 loss. My high school team- Sign up today at http://www.midwest.usta.com/newsletter/signup.sps

Wi n t e r 2007 4 5 Gu e s t Co l u m n www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m A Sp o r t f o r Li f e

A a a a a w w w my primary coach through my teenage years chess game with the mind, solve the puzzle, yes, TENNIS, a alongside the others. These core people crack open the safe (the safe of life), with sport for life. I allowed me to fulfill my dream by limiting what you have learned in school, at work, as never knew how the cost to my parents. Because of them, I a student or as a parent. Tennis is a part of much that phrase am grateful. your everyday life and actions, and you don’t meant until now. Junior tennis was exciting in the late 70’s even realize it. I never realized and 80’s. All I wanted to do was win. Some- I urge each and every one of you to embrace that playing such thing greater than that, though, was the a sport that is so wonderful in many ways. a sport would Katrina Adams fact that I loved to compete. I was a hard It’s a sport that allows your personality to change my life, core competitor. I would play my hardest, show up with no limitations. It allows your but it has, and it has been quite rewarding. screaming and yelling, as I was a brat on competitive skills to be exposed, whether The lessons learned in tennis are paralleled court in those days, but yet, come off the good or bad. It allows you to develop friend- in my everyday life - here’s how. court and play video games with players ships with people who share a common I have played tennis for 33 years, 12 of those who became friends for life. Although I interest. It allows you to feel uninhibited by as a professional on the WTA Tour. When haven’t kept in touch with most, names like your surroundings as you sweat and grunt I first picked up a racket, I had no idea Gail Gibson, Lisa Pamintuan, Amy and Lori while expressing your artistry, personality, how significant that would turn out to be. Goldberg, Theresa Borst, Sharla Barone, and freedom. It meant that my life would be changed Caroline Franz, Cathy French, Chris Siefert, If you have never played, you now know what forever. Learning to play on the public courts Beth Sierks, Nicole Ashare, Amy Frazier, you’re missing. If you haven’t played in years, at Garfield Park on the West Side of Chicago etc., became my biggest competitors. More you remember how you felt when a friendly was the best thing that could have happened importantly, I know that because of the one-on-one hit with a friend turned competi- to me. I come from a middle class family, sport, I can call them friends. Tennis tive. Get back on the court and be active. of which both my parents were teachers. earns a certain level of respect between Rekindle some old friendships that you had I wouldn’t say that the salary they were competitors because we as players when you started playing tennis - I will. making while raising three kids had room for appreciate the level that one has accom- a tennis player. Fortunately for me, my parents plished, whether it is in juniors, high school, Tennis has given me a direction in my life found a way to make it work, because I college, pros or any NTRP rating. We all strive that I never knew was possible when I picked absolutely loved the sport from the start. to enjoy the sport and be the best competitor. up a racket. I have embraced the sport in These same efforts apply to how we are in life. every profession that it offers because Winning trophies was my motivation. What- I remember the dedication of those that ever it took to win the tournament, or some- My actions in life are paralleled in the sport surrounded me growing up: Janet French, times finish second, was my motivation to of tennis. The way in which I apply myself to the late Marian Baird, Mary Seelig, Barbara continuously get better. I had my folks up at other aspects of my life is because of what Wynne, Chuck Cunningham, Joe White and 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings, I learned in the sport. One has to appreci- those mentioned above. These were my CDTA after a long hard week of work, to get me to ate the life skills that we learn on a rect- and USTA/Midwest Section family. Because 7 a.m. practice. I was fortunate to be in a angular court with lines and a net to divide they cared and loved the sport so much, I program at Washington Park on Saturday both sides. On the other side of the net is an was able to become who I am in a sport that mornings with the late Tex Richardson and opponent - someone challenging you to be will be with me for life. I am now able to give at a club in Harvey, Il., with Tony Fox on your best, playing a chess game with your back to the game that offered me so much, Sundays. As I improved, I played on Sunday mind, and trying to out manipulate you. You just as my predecessors offered me. mornings at Mid-Town Tennis Club in the and only you can solve the puzzle, can crack Chicago District Tennis Association (CDTA) open the safe, or out smart your opponent. Katrina Adams is serving a second consecutive Super Excellence program, headed by Pat You have to rely on your skills, endurance two-year term as a Director at Large on the USTA Board of Directors. She is the Executive Director Freebody. and quickness. You have to rely on the many for the Harlem Junior Tennis Program in New A strong group of supporters made sure that hours of practice on the courts, of lessons York. Adams was inducted into the Midwest my training was of minimal or no cost at that you’ve taken and apply them at that Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005. During her 12 years all. The late Chris Scott became my primary moment. Isn’t that what we have to do in our on the WTA Tour, she was ranked as high as No. coach during my early developmental years, everyday lives? 67 in singles and No. 8 in doubles. She captured 20 career doubles titles. assisted by Tony Fox, Bill Simms, Tyrone Whether it be at the office or at home with Mason and others. Rod Schroeder became the spouse and kids, you have to play the

4 5 Wi n t e r 2007 Ha l l o f Fa m e En s h r i n e e s Mi d w e s t Te n n i s Ce l e b r a t e s Ex c e l l e n c e w i t h 2007 Cl a s s Each year the USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame Committee selects individuals for enshrinement who have made outstanding contributions to Midwest and/or have outstanding records of competitive achievements. Our 2007 enshrinees include Meredith McGrath of Santa Clara, Ca., (formerly of Midland, Mi.), and the late Forrest Hainline of Detroit, Mi., honored during a Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, December 8 in Detroit, Mi. The special ceremony is held each year in conjunction with the USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting.

Meredith McGrath competed on the Secretary from 1958-1959. He was the Detroit Tennis Patrons’ Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour Director in 1967 and 1968, and President of the Detroit Tennis and for nine years. She achieved a career high Squash Club from 1955-1958. ranking of No. 18 in singles in 1996 and His accolades include the following: USTA Ralph Westcott Family of No. 54 in doubles in 1994 and 1996. the Year Award in 1974; USTA/Midwest Section (formerly Western McGrath captured three WTA singles titles Tennis Association) Family of the Year Award in 1974; USTA/Midwest and 25 doubles titles during her career. Section Mel Bergman Award in 1983; induction into the Michigan On the professional circuit, McGrath was Amateur Sports Hall of Fame in 1978; induction into the Augustana Meredith McGrath a US Open Mixed Doubles champion in College Sports Hall of Fame in 1980; and Twenty-Five Year USTA 1995 and finalist in 1989. She reached the semifinals in singles at Volunteer Service Award in 1993. Wimbledon in 1996. McGrath was named the 1994 WTA Tour A life-long tennis player, Hainline was raised in Rock Island, Il., and Comeback Player of the Year and the 1996 Tennis Magazine was captain of his high school tennis team. He played collegiate Comeback Player of the Year. tennis at Augustana College where he won two collegiate conference McGrath played collegiate tennis at Stanford University where she singles championships. was named a 1990 ITCA All-American in singles and doubles. She “Meredith McGrath’s accomplishments throughout her tennis career, captured the 1990 NCAA Doubles title with Teri Whitlinger, and they and Forrest Hainline’s volunteer contributions to the USTA and player teamed to post a 26-0 record for the season. The same year she was achievements make them excellent additions to the Midwest Tennis ranked number one in both singles and doubles by the ITCA. Hall of Fame,” stated former USTA/Midwest Section Tennis Hall of As a junior player, McGrath won a total of 19 national and Fame Chairman Dick Arnold. international junior titles. She captured the US Open Junior Doubles The Midwest Tennis Hall of Fame was Title and Wimbledon Junior Doubles Title with Jennifer Capriati in established in 1984. It was relocated to the 1989, and won the US Open Junior Doubles Title with Kim Po in 1987 USTA/Midwest Section headquarters office and 1988. A three-time All-American in high school, McGrath won in Indianapolis in 2006 after residing at three Michigan High School Division A State Championships. She the Markin Racquet Center on the campus also received six National Championship Sportsmanship Awards. of Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Mi. Forrest Hainline was a dedicated USTA With the 2007 inductee class, the Midwest volunteer and an accomplished tennis player. Tennis Hall of Fame is comprised of 58 At the USTA level, Hainline was a member of distinguished individuals. The USTA/ the USTA Board of Directors in 1985, and served Midwest Section invites anyone traveling as Chairman of the USTA Constitution & Rules through the Indianapolis area to visit the Committee from 1983-1986 and the USTA Dis- Midwest Tennis Hall of Fame. ciplinary Committee (Grievance Committee) Midwest Tennis Hall of Fame from 1971 to 1984. He also was a member of the following committees: USTA Executive Commit- Forrest Hainline tee, USTA Nominating Committee, Amateur Rules Vo l u n t e e r Se r v i c e Re c i p i e n t s Committee, Amateur Circuit Committee, Davis Cup Policy Committee, The USTA/Midwest Section recognizes individuals each year who Tennis Rules Committee and Leagues/Adult Leagues Committee. have volunteered for five, 10, 20 or 30 years of service at the Hainline also served on the ITF Men’s International Professional section level. Congratulations to the following 2007 volunteer Tennis Council from 1986-1987. service award winners: Hainline served as USTA/Midwest Section President (formerly Western Tennis Association) from 1972-1973, Vice President from Ten Years - Marilyn Atkinson, Patsy Conley and Gilbert Rincon 1968-1970, and Secretary in 1971. His tennis contributions locally Five Years - Dallas Aleman, Steve Butzlaff, Steve Hayden, included serving as President of the Southeastern Michigan Tennis Association from 1963-1966, Vice President from 1960-1962, and Lori James, Mel Kropko, Sally Mangina, Karen Montovan, Julia Steele, Joyce Tessiatore and John Wolk

Wi n t e r 2007 6 7 Aw a r d Ho n o r s www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m Sp e c i a l Pe o p l e a n d Organizations Ho n o r e d f o r Th e i r Contributions The USTA/Midwest Section has an incredible number of individuals and organizations dedicated to growing the sport of tennis. Congratula- tions to the following 2007 USTA/Midwest Section Fall Award winners honored at an awards banquet on Saturday, December 8 in Detroit, Mi. The special ceremony is held each year in conjunction with the USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting. Mel Bergman Award - Lynda Hinshaw of and senior in high school. She received the CITA Barbara Wynne Richmond, In. Junior Sportsmanship Award in 2006, and was named the ECTA Hinshaw served as the Central Indiana Player of the Year. Tennis Association (CITA) President from 1989-1990 and chaired numerous committees including nominating, awards, tournament administration and special populations. She is a 1985 CITA Stanley Malless Award recipient. At the Section level, Hinshaw served 14 years as USTA/Midwest Section Grievance Committee Chairman. She was a previous member of the Officials Committee. Hinshaw is a recipient of the Midwest’s Frank Dowling Award presented for outstanding attributes as a tennis official in the USTA/Midwest Section for at NJTL Chapter of the Year - Dora Hubbard Tennis Academy of Gary, In. least five years. Hinshaw has served as an official for many years for The Dora Hubbard Tennis Academy has been touching the lives of both the USTA/Midwest Section Closed BG16 and 18 Championships hundreds of youth for 26 years. Youth are taught the fundamentals of and USTA/Midwest Section Junior Wightman Cup. tennis and life skills such as responsibility, respect and integrity. Hinshaw has been involved with the USTA at the national level. She The program is held at a local park during the summer months. In was a member of the Umpires/Officials Committee for 12 years, and the winter, the NJTL Chapter has an arrangement with a local indoor has been a National Trainer/Evaluator for more than 10 years. She facility on a weekly basis in order to provide year-round programming. has been a tennis umpire and referee for 30 years. As part of its educational component, a bookmobile visits the tennis Family of the Year - courts during the summer so the students can expand their reading Brent Wilson Family of skills. The kids are also encouraged to participate in the annual Evansville, In. Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. The Wilson Family The juniors participate in the annual NJTL Regional Rally held is known throughout throughout the USTA/Midwest Section. Each year the NJTL Chapter Evansville and the hosts a banquet recognizing seniors that participated over the Central Indiana Tennis years. During the banquet one senior is awarded a $500 college Association (CITA) for scholarship. Other players are recognized during the annual summer- always giving back ending party. to the sport of tennis. The family received the 2005 CITA Tennis Family of the Year Award. They play an important role during the USTA Pro Circuit event held annually in Evansville housing tournament players. Su b m i t a No m i n a t i o n f o r On e o f t h e Brent was on the fundraising committee for the recent Wesselman Tennis Center expansion project through the Evansville Community Mi d w e s t 2008 Sp r i n g Aw a r d s Tennis Association (ECTA). He volunteers for the ECTA’s Rally Day each year, helps with local tournaments, and coaches the local junior The USTA/Midwest Section is seeking nominations for the high tennis team. Brent participates in the USTA League program. following awards to be presented at the 2008 USTA/Midwest Brent’s wife Karan recently assumed the role of ECTA President. Section Spring Meeting in April: Karan has been a CITA volunteer serving on its Adult/Senior Tennis Stanley Malless Award, Cap Leighton Award, Frank Dowling Committee and Community Services Committee. She collects and donates tennis clothing and equipment for needy families. Along Award, Fred Burns Award, Helen Shockley Award, Wallace R. with Brent, she also competes in the USTA League program. Holzman, Sr. Award Daughter Whitney is a freshman tennis player at Michigan State Anyone may submit a nomination, and forms along with award University. As a junior tennis player, she held CITA, Midwest and descriptions are available at www.midwest.usta.com. The USTA rankings. She competed on the CITA Junior Wightman Cup deadline to submit a nomination form is February 29. team for three years. Whitney was a SIAC Champion as a sophomore

6 7 Wi n t e r 2007 Ju n i o r Pl a y e r s

Hu n d r e d s o f Ki d s In t r o d u c e d t o Te n n i s in Br o o k f i e l d Th r o u g h 10-a n d -Un d e r Jr. Te a m Te n n i s Pr o g r a m Brookfield, Wi., and surrounding communities were looking for students receiving community service hours). A training was held additional opportunities to get their youngest kids playing the for the volunteer coaches prior to the start of the program. sport of a lifetime. When a new USTA Jr. Team Tennis program was Parent Tracie Torch comments, “I feel the 10-and-under program presented to key community partners from Elmbrook School District, in Elmbrook is a great way for young people to learn about teamwork Brookfield Park Recreation & Forestry, Elm Grove Park & Recreation, while developing their tennis skills. The players not only spend time and local club teaching professionals, they knew the elements of the practicing and drilling, but also have match play. Gabbi is excited program were a successful match for their kids. to spend time with other kids her own age as well as playing tennis The age appropriate equipment of racquets, balls and court size, in a team format. I’m sure this program will be a big success for plus practices and match play for the kids was a winning the youth.” combination. Now that Brookfield and neighboring communities If you are a child looking for a 10-and-under program in your area were on board in April 2007, it was time to promote the program and or an organization interested in bringing this exciting program to get kids signed up. Flyers were distributed in the schools this past your community, please visit www.midwest.usta.com/jtt10&under. May promoting a registration kickoff day at the Brookfield Tennis Block Party. During the Tennis Block Party a sample court was set up for kids to try the sport. More flyers were distributed to kids participating in the Brookfield & Elm Grove Park Department JoinJoin summer tennis programs. A tennis registration booth was set up at Burleigh Elementary in coordination with the school registration Today! day this past August. Today!

0! Y $2 The age appropriate equipment of racquets, balls and ONL - year court size, plus practices and match play for the kids -per

was a winning combination.

“The Brookfield & Elm Grove communities have had a strong tradition ** You’ll Receive ** of tennis for many years, and the success of the USTA Jr. Team -Ace’s Kids Club T-Shirt Tennis 10-and-under program is an outgrowth of that tradition,” stated -Ace’s Kids Club Water Bottle USTA/Midwest Section Tennis Service Representative-Wisconsin -Birthday Card from Ace Erika Wentz. “Families in the area are continuing to look for fitness -Tennis Activity Book and life-long sport activities for their kids.” -Tennis Achievement Card, redeemable for an All of the marketing and publicizing of the new program which Official Ace’s Certificate of Achievement started in September have resulted in 183 youth participating after -Chances to Enter Ace’s Monthly Raffle school from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at five elementary school -And More!!! gyms set up with age appropriate 36’ tennis courts. The kids are Ace’s Kids Club is the official Kids Club of the USTA/Midwest Section devoted spread across 22 teams, and the program has 22 enthusiastic solely to Tennis Fans 12 years old and under. Don’t be left out of the fun, join today! volunteer coaches (16 parents and six Brookfield Central High School www.aceskidsclub.com

Wi n t e r 2007 8 9 Ju n i o r Pl a y e r s www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m

No t Ju s t a b o u t Wi n n i n g a n d Lo s i n g (Th e Co a c h e s Co mm i s s i o n Co r n e r ) Another year of junior tennis is almost fin- One person making a huge difference in ished. I was personally fortunate enough to junior tennis in the USTA/Midwest Section travel to several local, section and na- is Lynda Hinshaw. She is the head tourna- tional events. The level of play at many of ment referee at the Midwest Closed each these events was awesome. Unfortunately, summer in Indianapolis. When she became I am unable to say that about the overall the referee, she made a point of addressing sportsmanship. the behavior issues of our older players. I have personally had to battle with many When I used to travel to Zonals, our 16-year- players concerning their sportsmanship old kids had poor behavior. Now, they are on and off the tennis court. So, I am not pointing out and asking why the kids from only writing this article based on my the other sections are not getting codes for observations, but also based on personal yelling, throwing racquets and cursing. Our experience. As a coach, we are hired by kids do not understand why those kids are families to help guide their children through not getting in trouble like they do. They are junior tennis. Folks, I must say, that as also seeing how this is helping advance coaches, there are some great forehands their play, while the ones that lose their and backhands-so great job. But, there are cool eventually struggle. So guess what, one also racquet throws, coaching in foreign person can make a difference. languages by both coaches and parents, Our 12-year-olds and 14-year-olds need some Teammates working together during the parents yelling at their kids opponents, improvement. These are the kids that we 2007 Midwest Closed in Indianapolis, In. cursing by kids of all ages, hitting balls at must influence as Lynda has done. We must opponents, parents arguing with each other, not accept bad behavior, and step up so a t e s t e w s e g a r d i n g bad line calling followed by kids talking these kids understand it is not alright. In L N R about it, and the ultimate that I witnessed - some cases, we must train the parents bad 2008 Mi d w e s t a cell phone ringing twice in a tiebreaker at behavior is not okay. Parents, players and the Midwest Closed and the girl not allowing coaches need to accept the responsibility, Le v e l 4 & 5 Ev e n t s the opponent to call a let. Needless to say, and use this to learn and teach, not to fight coaches, this is not so great. and justify these actions. An d Po i n t s Pe r Ro u n d Ra n k i n g I have heard the excuse that we are only In closing, I recently attended the Tennis around the kids for so many hours a week, Teachers Conference in New York. Martina Each year the USTA/Midwest Section Junior and they are with their family the rest. That Navratilova started the conference with Competition Committee designates Midwest is a very accurate statement. I believe that an interview-type presentation. She made Level 4 & 5 Events which are used for USTA we have a greater impact on players than a point of telling the coaches in the crowd National Rankings. In addition, the committee many coaches understand. We have the that we must address the attitudes and also annually evaluates and recommends the chance to step up and make a difference behavior of today’s players. So, are we or appropriate levels of the events considered for in the child’s life. This is not being done aren’t we? Lynda has with the older players, USTA/Midwest Section Junior Standings and because tennis professionals do not want and we should with the players we see on Rankings. to possibly lose the money resulting from a daily basis. Let us get working on this Starting in 2008, the USTA National Points Per these lessons. Remember, money does not with the younger kids, so when they get to Round Ranking will be moving to a combined help a child develop into a great person. Lynda at the Midwest Closed, it is about a ranking system for junior players. This will be Understanding the difference between tournament of tennis and not a tournament applied to all tournaments on the National Junior good and bad helps develop more than a of code violations. Tournament Schedule. The purpose of a combined tennis player. That is what we are really Mark Faber, a USPTA teaching professional from ranking system is to promote doubles competition. doing here. We are helping develop people, Toledo, Ohio, is on the Midwest Coaches Commission. The commission sports a regular column in issues Please visit www.midwest.usta.com starting in not world-class players. Developing a world- mid-December to access the list of 2008 USTA/ of this magazine, serving as a source of education class player is great (though less than one and communication for you - junior players, parents Midwest Section tournaments used for USTA percent), but developing great people is and coaches. Please send any topics you want us to National Rankings-Singles and Doubles, as well what is going to help make our world a consider addressing in the next column to as the USTA/Midwest Section Points Per Round better place. [email protected]. Then, check out our Ranking levels. column in the next issue of Midwest Tennis News.

8 9 Wi n t e r 2007 Of f ici a l s Co r n e r

We e k in t h e Li f e o f a US Op e n Of f i c i a l USTA/Midwest Section official Alan Steinhauser of Boardman, Ohio, provided the following recap of his 2007 US Open experience. This past May the big white US Open envelope arrived in my mailbox. Yes, the assignments for the Open arrived, and I was returning to New York for my twelfth US Open. The envelope showed my assigned days, and I contacted my US Open roommate of seven years to make sure Alan Steinhauser serving as an official during Svetlana Kutnezsova’s match. we would room together again. After conferring with my roommate reservations for hotel and plane flights were made, and it’s back to late. Players aren’t any different as some may have to play without work at other professional events until the US Open. much rest, and that could affect veterans whose rankings have It’s now late August and the Monday before US Open qualifying is slipped and now have to qualify. Winning three qualifying matches hectic: the drive to the airport, the flight to New York, and then the to face a main draw player next week is both exciting and daunting, fun begins. Transportation from the airport to downtown is challenging. depending on whether you are new to the process or in the twilight There’s a separate room for more than 200 officials to register at the of your career. hotel. Once your room is secured and luggage is stowed, it’s midday Wednesday’s schedule is filled with about eight matches per court and we’re still not done. We need to go out to the USTA Tennis but the weather is still suspect. I am scheduled as the first chair Center for credentials, uniforms and tournament information. It will umpire on Court 8. I guess they want a veteran to set up the court be late afternoon after uniform distribution, and we’ll head back to once play starts. I’ll check the court phone, set up the computer and Manhattan for dinner with new officials and then prepare for a Tues- make sure court supplies are appropriate. When my match is over I’ll day morning meeting, and the first day of qualifying at the Open. report my scores and then head back out to court as a line umpire. Arriving on Tuesday morning at the Tennis Center is odd. The grounds Due to the misty rain in the morning we get a late start, and the last are empty except for construction workers putting on finishing touches two matches on each court are canceled due to scheduling conflicts. as we head for the umpire’s locker room, but there’s a slight drizzle This is not a great start for the Open, but the number of spectators falling. Today is one of three mandatory meetings at the Open, and it is impressive. Admittance for qualifying has always been free, but will be filled with all the officials. New and veteran officials receive a this year there are many more people coming to watch. hearty welcome from Rich Kaufman and the tournament staff along The qualifying tournament ends on Saturday this year. Sixteen men with information about qualifying week, while next Monday’s meeting and sixteen women out of 128 draws receive spots in the main draw will cover the main draw. The information changes only slightly from starting Monday. The officials that worked from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. year to year, but the other news is not good, there’s a 100% chance or so now have a day of rest before the main draw starts. For the of all day rain – cards anyone? veterans we know what the main draw brings, but for the new Sitting around all day isn’t easy on officials or players. Due to the officials it’s sometimes a surprise. Just when you think you got the rain, more matches will be scheduled on each court through the week job down you are now on court with Federer, Roddick, Henin or the to get the draw done by Saturday. This means officials will be working Williams sisters. The ball may be moving a little faster now, but the foot speed is twice as fast and these players hit closer to the lines. With a little luck you’ll be scheduled for a stadium or a show court, and march out of a tunnel around cameras and press corps looking Ha v e a Ru l e s Qu e s t i o n up into stands filled with thousands of people when your eyes will focus on the chair umpire’s chair and the players on either side. o r Wa n t t o Re q u e s t a To p i c Then it will dawn on you where you are, and you trust in your skills to get you through the match thinking that everybody may be watching t o b e Co v e r e d b y a n Of f i c i a l ? you. But this is Sunday night and I need to get some rest because the bus leaves at 8 a.m. tomorrow – remember, I have a meeting and Send us your inquiries on rules you have about the sport of tennis, then it’s the start of the main draw. or specific topics you would like to see an official write about in a future Midwest Tennis News issue. Contact us today at feedback@ midwest.usta.com.

Wi n t e r 2007 10 11 Yo u t h Fo u n d a t i o n www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m Gr a n t s As s i s t Pr o g r a m s Re a c h i n g Gi v e t h e Gi f t o f Te n n i s t o Ki d s a Ra cq u e t a t a Ti m e Mi d w e s t Yo u t h - In d i v i d u a l s Al s o Re c e i v e Fu n d i n g During 2007, the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (MYTEF) awarded approximately $100,000 in grants to junior players and community programs. The MYTEF is the charitable and philanthropic entity of the USTA/Midwest Section, and its mission is: “To support youth by providing opportunities that develop life skills through tennis.” The MYTEF uses charitable contributions from Following are some of the programs which received assistance this year, and how the grant money impacted their program in attracting individuals like you to provide financial assistance, more youth to the sport of tennis: and award college scholarships to individuals and grants to several players and worthwhile programs each year. There are many ways you can “give the gift of tennis”: • General Contributions • Matching Gifts • Honorary & Memorial Gifts • Stock Gifts • Bequests & Special Gifts • Sponsorship of Specific Programs For further information about any of these options, call Smiling faces of youth in the Maywood program the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation at Maywood Tennis Association (Maywood, Il.) $2,500 grant – 317-577-5127. “Our programs would not have been possible without the support of MYTEF. Thanks to your support our program is able to grow in numbers and quality each year. This summer we had a total of 190 such as being respectful, giving your best, being responsible, and participants from 8-18 years of age which exceeded our expectations.” displaying good sportsmanship.” Crete Park District (Crete, Il.) $440 grant – “Our park district In addition to the community programs the MYTEF assists each year, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, and the MYTEF grant the Foundation also provides individual grants to high-level players enabled us to expand our program. We added more youth tennis in need of funding to travel and compete in tournaments, as well as classes and a local tournament, and participation more than players who participate in local programming. doubled from 16 kids in 2006 to 47 kids in 2007. The grant helped us If your child or community program is interested in applying to our increase the quality of instruction for the kids, and an advertisement Foundation, please visit www.midwest.usta.com/mytef to access the banner placed on the most visible courts increased tennis traffic.” 2008 application deadlines, grant guidelines and grant applications. Jefferson Tennis (Jefferson, Wi.) $550 grant – “The MYTEF funding was used for a summer program with 20 youth participating “Parents this year commented that their between 12 and 14 years of age. This program has generated enthusiasm for tennis in our community. All of the kids who enrolled children are practicing the skills learned in this program are continuing playing tennis, and have signed up through our program such as being respectful, for a follow-up program.” NJTL of Indianapolis (Indianapolis, In.) $5,000 grant – “The giving your best, being responsible, and grant we received from the MYTEF allowed us to reach out to four displaying good sportsmanship.” additional youth-serving programs in the area to reach their children who might not otherwise be able to afford tennis classes. In addition to tennis we place a strong emphasis on education and life-skills components. Parents this year commented that their children are practicing the skills learned through our program

10 11 Wi n t e r 2007 Ac e ’s Al l e y Fo r Ki d s

Whether he is chasing balls around the court, barking when his favorite players win a match, or out practicing his shots, Ace is always on his game Ace has his very own Kids Club that is open to Ace’s Alley: any tennis fan 12 years old and under. Check out Ace online at his website www.aceskidsclub.com.

My name is Ace. Welcome to Ace’s Alley, where I get to talk to you about my favorite sport, TENNIS! I love playing tennis. I love it even more than chasing cars or having my belly scratched. I really want you to enjoy it as much as I do.

Why should you play tennis? x Tennis is an awesome way to make new friends. x You can play tennis on a team. x Playing tennis keeps you healthy. x Tennis can be played anytime, any day, all year long. x Tennis is FUN!

When you are not on the court you should visit www.aceskidsclub.com to join my club and see all the fun things Ace’s Kids Club has to offer. Ace This Puzzle!

1 2 ACROSS 1. Playing tennis helps you stay fit and ______3. Four people playing together on one court with 3 4 5 two people on each side 6. Grand Slam event that takes place in New York 6 7. A winning serve and the leader of the new 7 USTA/Midwest Section Kid’s Club 9. You can’t play tennis without this “handy” piece of equipment 8 10. A great way to get better at tennis by playing on a team 9 DOWN 2. Usually a weekend competition where you play people your own age 4. “Zero” in tennis scoring 10 5. Being respectful of your opponent 8. The first shot in a tennis game

EclipseCrossword.com You can find the answers on www.aceskidsclub.com

Wi n t e r 2007 12 13 Me m b e r s h ip Ne w s www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m

Ho w Yo u Ha v e He l p e d ‘Gr o w t h e Ga m e ’ The USTA/Midwest Section is a not-for-profit organization with the Midwest schools for students to learn tennis in these classes and mission to “Promote and Develop the Growth of Tennis” within the after school programs. As a result of your membership to the USTA, states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and bordering more youth have been exposed to tennis and are actively playing the counties of Kentucky and West Virginia. Just over the last five years, game both recreationally and competitively. the USTA/Midwest Section was able to distribute over $2,294,287 On behalf of the USTA/Midwest Section, to promote and develop community tennis programs and events Thank You for Supporting the Game within the section. The ability of the USTA/Midwest Section to grow the game of tennis on the local level is done through your yearly membership dues. By becoming a member of the USTA you are continually supporting the USTA’s grassroots foundation in which local Community Tennis Associations are able to use funds to repair, expand, and build new public tennis courts in the Midwest. Since 2003, your membership dues have contributed over $440,000 to the Public Facility Funding Program which has provided more opportunities to people within their local communities to play the game. Your membership dues have also had a great impact on spreading the game of tennis to youth across the Midwest. In 2006, your membership dues were responsible for granting $281,000 to public and private schools by providing equipment and training sessions to physical education teachers in the Midwest for them to teach and deliver tennis in physical education classes and after school Professional tennis instructors and physical education instructors programs. More than 54,000 youth tennis racquets were donated to during an in-service training in Dearborn, Mi.

Mi d w e s t Me m b e r s Fe e l “Re w a r d e d ” Wi t h t h e Ne t Re w a r d s Cl u b Over a year ago, the USTA/Midwest Section launched its official Rewards Club and have enjoyed a full range of prizes from hats, member loyalty program, the Net Rewards Club, rewarding members t-shirts, gift certificates, and even tickets to the 2007 US Open. for their participation in leagues and tournaments, attending tennis USTA/Midwest Section members can join the Net Rewards Club events in the Midwest, answering a daily question, as well as main- today by visiting www.netrewardsclub.com and signing up with their taining their USTA membership. USTA Member number. By signing up today, members can also earn The Net Rewards Club, which is free to all USTA/Midwest Section 150 bonus points by simply entering bonus code “MWTNEWS.” members, is our way of rewarding members for playing the game Check out what some USTA/Midwest Section members have to say they love. Many members have already taken advantage of the Net about the Net Rewards Club:

“The Net Rewards Club is great. I accumulated points over the last year by playing in tournaments and leagues and by answering daily questions. By August I had enough points to get free US Open tickets. We had great seats for a James Blake match in Arthur Ashe stadium on a Saturday night. It was very fun to see an awesome American player win under the lights at Flushing Meadows!” -Anna Mack, Hartland, WI “The Net Rewards Club has been fantastic. It’s a real value-added benefit of being a USTA member. What first attracted me was the ability to earn points for various tennis tickets. (I used my points to get great tickets to the pro tennis tourney in Indy.) Now that I’ve been a participant in the program, I glance at the various tennis news items on the USTA/Midwest Section’s website, which has many areas of information and resources I was not aware of.” -Scott Wills, Ada, OH The Net Rewards club is very simple to join and get points for all the tennis leagues that I play in. The last two summers I have r edeemed some of my points for tickets to the Western and Southern Financial Women’s Open and Men’s Masters Tournaments in Cincinnati, Ohio. The seats were good and the best part is that you received two tickets so you could take a friend. I t’s nice to be able to get something back from all the money and time you put into tennis. Thanks Midwest!” -Janet Disbennet, Chillicothe, OH Join today at www.netrewardsclub.com

12 13 Wi n t e r 2007 Fe a t u r e s An n u a l Ch a r l e s t o n Pu b l i c Co u r t s To u r n a m e n t Ne t s Ov e r 500 Te n n i s Pl a y e r s A total of 515 tennis players gathered in Charleston in July 2007 for the spry age of 90 years old. This age span of competitors show- the 48th Annual Charleston Public Courts Tournament. Held each cases the fact tennis is ‘truly the sport of a lifetime’. summer over an eight-day period, spectators and tennis enthusiasts The tournament cost is still a modest $15 per event and includes the gather to join the tennis excitement. The event encourages and awards banquet, tournament t-shirt, and player drinks. The tourna- develops tennis play on public courts. This public court tournament ment has numerous sponsors, and proceeds from the tournament is among the largest in the Midwest and possibly the entire country. are used to provide college scholarships. During the 2007 tourna- Originally, tennis players belonging to private clubs could not ment, 12 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were given I-r: Ray Hubbard and Clarence Sinnett participate in the event. Over the to college students who played in the tournament and have been played in Men’s 90 Singles. years the tournament has grown, involved with the event. Over the years, the event has provided more and is now open to all players with than $150,000 in scholarship funds. a total of 50 events including: Husband and wife team Rory and Kim Isaac became the directors of Open, Mixed, NTRP divisions, age the event three years ago. The past co-directors retired after leading divisions for singles and doubles, the event for 25 years. Kim Isaac comments, “The tournament is a and family events (i.e. Mother/ week long community reunion of tennis players. It promotes players Daughter and Parent/Child). The to start playing or to return to the game.” Local tennis enthusiasts youngest participants compete in agree the Charleston Public Courts Tournament is, “…a great week the 12’s age division, while the for tennis fans and the Charleston community.” adult age divisions continue until

Un i v e r s i t y Te a m s w i t h Lo c a l Te n n i s Co mm u n i t y t o Sa v e Pr o g r a m Just a few short years ago Western Michigan Beauregard. Under her guidance, the plans school programs closely involved with University (WMU) in Kalamazoo, Mi., was in for this facility developed, and she was the community, and those with their danger of losing its tennis program. Today, instrumental in helping obtain the funding. own financial resources are harder to after the efforts and generosity of the Kathy has always been a great advocate for drop. Wise claims, “I would say the most local community, Athletic Director Kathy our programs.” important thing is that the team should Beauregard, and the greater tennis community, Coach Kuhle is excited and looking forward be involved with the community. A close the revitalized tennis program boasts a to the completion of the facility. “The new community tie has proven to be an obstacle beautiful, brand-new, two-level tennis facility. facility will be one of the premiere college for a program being dropped.” He also Named for former men’s tennis coach Ray tennis facilities in the Midwest. We look notes, “Most recently, programs that show “Hap” Sorensen, the Western Michigan forward to the completion of the clubhouse a self-sustaining budget through fundraising men’s and women’s tennis teams play at by the USTA Nationals next summer.” and endowments also become difficult Sorensen Courts. The entire facility has Beauregard holds a bright outlook for the programs to drop.” been redone over the last two summers with formerly endangered program. “We are If your college or university has a tennis brand new blue-surfaced courts. The upper extremely proud of what the men’s and program in jeopardy, please visit Sorensen Courts contain eight blue-surfaced women’s tennis programs have accomplished www.itatennis.com or www.midwest.usta. courts completed in summer of 2006. The both on the court and in the classroom. The com for more tennis advocacy information. lower Sorensen Courts feature 12 beautiful improvements we’ve made WMU Sorensen Courts feature brand new courts and bright outlook blue courts finished in July 2007. The upper to our tennis facilities facility is lighted for night play. The entire are well deserved for the tennis area is surrounded by wind screens, tennis program’s past and is also equipped with bleacher seating for decades of success, spectators and tennis fans. Each year Sorensen and will help us remain Courts serve as a host site for the USTA Boys one of the top programs 18’s and 16’s National Championships. in the Mid-American Tennis coach Betsy Kuhle largely credits the Conference and in the success of the revitalized program and region.” facility to WMU Athletic Director Kathy USTA/Midwest Section Beauregard. Coach Kuhle says, “We are very Collegiate Coordinator fortunate to have the leadership of Kathy Steve Wise advise that

Wi n t e r 2007 14 15 Fe a t u r e s www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m Ro l l i n g La k e r s Pr e p a r e Fo r Fi r s t Se a s o n Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Allendale, Mi., is proud of the Rolling Lakers, their new collegiate wheelchair tennis team. This new club sport team is looking forward to competing later this school year. Tourna- ments will be held in February in Lexington, Ky., and conclude in March at the University of Phoenix in Tucson, Az. Players must compete in the sectionals in order to qualify GVSU team l-r: Alisha Middel, Scott Cole, Jessica Sporte and Bryan Wilkinson for the nationals. Alisha Middel, Secretary for the GVSU support. They have already received a the new club team. wheelchair team, is grateful to play on the $2,000 grant from the United States Team club President Jessica Sporte says, new club team. “GVSU tennis gives me the Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) “This sports club gives students with opportunity to represent my school in the for travel expenses. They also received disabilities a chance to represent our world of wheelchair tennis. It has provided $700 from the Western Michigan Tennis university in an athletic setting…outside of me a chance to be competitive again after Association (WMTA) which purchased their our academics.” Sporte also references the my injury and go back to playing sports. uniforms. Eventually, the club is hoping to local junior program, “We have a large junior This is an incredible privilege, because not offer scholarships and host a tournament. tennis program in Grand Rapids, and this every school recognizes the importance of The team also hopes to receive funding from collegiate team will encourage the junior disabled athletes becoming an active part GVSU Student Life to help cover upcoming team to stay involved in tennis because they of representing the school in collegiate travel costs and tournament expenses. The can play college tennis. The university will sports. This opens the door for many wheel- Rolling Lakers have also applied for grants be able to draw students with disabilities chair athletes after me to do the same thing from the Christopher Reeve Foundation and who want to play sports competitively.” and not jump through so many hurdles.” the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR). If the For more information on the Rolling Lakers, As a new group, the team is working hard team is awarded this additional grant money, please visit www.grwsa.com. to raise money and increase financial it will be put toward promotional items for

Ju n i o r Sp o t l i g h t - Pl a y e r s t o Ke e p Yo u r Ey e On Our Midwest juniors have been soaring on the tennis court. To all of Championships. our junior players, whether you are just learning the game or have • Brooke Austin, age 11, of Indianapolis, In., won the Kentucky been playing in tournaments for years, keep giving your best shot. International Junior Tennis Derby, captured the Midwest Closed Although it’s impossible to list the accomplishments of all our junior Junior Championship Girls’ 12 singles title, and won the USTA players, here are a few of the super stars from the USTA/Midwest National Opens. Section: • Dennis Nevolo (Boys’ 18), Drew Dawson (Boys’ 12), Amanda • Konrad Zieba, age 12, of Glenview, Il., reached the quarterfinals Lin (Girls’ 12), Lauren Davis (Girls’ 14) and Hanna Mar (Girls’ 16) of the Kentucky International Junior Tennis Derby and USTA National are top competitors at the national level in their respective age Clay Court Championships. He won the USTA National Open Boys’ 12 divisions. Nevolo reached the semifinals of the US Junior Interna- singles title, and captured the Midwest Closed Junior Championship tional Grass Court Championships. Dawson finished second in the Boys’ 12 singles crown. Midwest Closed Junior Championship Boys’ 12 singles, Lin advanced • Evan King, age 15, of Chicago, Il., holds a USTA No. 2 ranking to the semifinals of the USTA National Clay Court Championships, in Boys’ 16. This past summer he won the Midwest Closed Junior Davis claimed the Midwest Closed Junior Championship Girls’ 14 Championship Boys’ 18 singles title. He advanced to the semifinals singles title, and Mar won the Midwest Closed Junior Championship of the USTA National Championships and The Easter Bowl - USTA Girls’ 18 singles crown. National Spring Championship in Boys’ 16. This list of juniors provides only an overview of the great tennis • Jerricka Boone, age 12, of Chicago, Il., is ranked No. 1 in the USTA players being developed in the USTA/Midwest Section. We encourage Girls’ 12 division. She reached the finals of the Midwest Closed all of our junior players to continue playing, and keep reaching for Junior Championship Girls’ 14 and USTA Girls’ 12 Spring National the stars.

14 15 Wi n t e r 2007 Ad u l t Pl a y e r s

Mi d w e s t Le a g u e Ca p t a i n Wi n s Tr i p o f a Li f e t i m e USTA/Midwest Section plaques of some US Open legends - McEnroe, Graf, , Conners and League Captain Rudi others. Then, we headed into Arthur Ashe Stadium for the main Gutierrez of Waukesha, Wi., event - the women’s final. Justine Henin won the match. It was great won the grand prize in the to watch how calculating Henin is, setting up so many points and 2007 USTA/Midwest Section unloading her incredible backhand. Her humble character and League program’s captain strong work ethic only add to her accomplishments, and something incentive plan. Each time that other players could emulate. a Midwest USTA League On Sunday we went to the men’s final between Roger Federer Captain had two new and Novak Djokovic, who had risen thru the ranks this year. This players join the USTA and match was going to be spectacular. We arrived at the tennis center sign up for his/her 2007 early, walked around the grounds, and stopped at an Arthur Ashe team, the captain was exhibit. I was moved as I remember Ashe as a player and later as entered into a drawing for an ambassador to tennis. Another highlight that day was meeting a trip. The USTA/Midwest former USTA Executive Director Lee Hamilton. He gave us an inside Former USTA Executive Director Lee Hamilton Section plans to offer a tour of the grounds, and showed us the interview room. We passed with Rudi Gutierrez on Center Court. similar incentive plan in 2008. the player lounge area, and headed to Center Court - where the men’s Gutierrez is a captain of a 3.0 adult men’s team in the Milwaukee final would be played in a few hours. Then, we walked outside Arthur Metro League. During 2007 he brought eight new players into the Ashe Stadium to check the security area, visit the player restaurant, USTA League program. Gutierrez watched the top men and women in and see the practice courts. Former player Todd Martin passed us action at the 2007 US Open. Following is a recap of Gutierrez’s trip as he was participating during this year’s US Open in a senior to the Big Apple captured in his own words. tournament. We were walking to another area outside when my friend and I looked behind us and saw Federer three feet away I arrived at the Grand Hyatt in downtown New York early evening coming back from his practice session. And, as we were finishing with a friend on Friday, September 7. This was the New York every- the tour, Djokovic went right by us which blew me away. one talks about: 42nd Street, Times Square, Carnegie Hall, Macy’s, The match finally came and it was incredible, with both players the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Plaza hitting great shots and playing well. Anyone who watched the match and more. We went out Friday night to a nice Italian restaurant in knows that Federer was on the ropes a couple of times but nerves Manhattan. On Saturday, we walked down to the Empire State seemingly got the best of Djokovic. Though Djokovic played quite Building and took a bus tour around the ‘hotspots’ mentioned above. well, he made key errors against possibly the best tennis player ever. It really was fantastic to see so many things I’ve seen on television Federer took advantage of the mistakes and won the crown again in and now live in person. The next stop was back to the Grand Hyatt to three straight sets. change and head out to the US Open. We left Flushing Meadow with great memories and a promise to We took the US Open bus from the hotel to Flushing Meadow. When come back in the next five years. It’s great being a USTA member we arrived, we saw the Globe outside the USTA Billie Jean King and USTA League captain. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime, and I National Tennis Center, and our jaws just dropped by the great cannot wait to play again in the 2008 USTA League program. scene. We headed inside and walked the grounds, and I looked at

2008 Ad u l t a n d Se n i o r To u r n a m e n t s No w Av a i l a b l e On l i n e Attention all adult and senior tournament players: you can locate the 2008 tournaments taking place in your community as well as throughout the USTA/Midwest Section at www.midwest.usta.com.

• Select the Adult/Senior Tennis navigation button; • Choose the Tournaments/Rankings link from the option which appear; • Click the Find/Register for Tournaments via TennisLink option on the Tournament and Ranking home page; • Then on the TennisLink page which appears, there are two options: • Choose the Quick Search option if you know the Tournament ID Number, or • Choose the Tournament Finder option and select the District, Month, Year and Division

When the tournaments appear in which you are interested in competing, scroll to the bottom of the page and select the ‘printer symbol’ to print a hard copy of the tournaments.

Wi n t e r 2007 16 17 Ad u l t Pl a y e r s www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m

Te n n i s o n Ca mp u s Pr o g r a m a Pe r f e c t Fit f o r Xa v i e r a n d Wi s c o n s i n Universities All across the Midwest, college students are joining exciting coed One of our favorite events campus leagues that allow them to keep that competitive edge that the Midwest League burning and have some serious fun, too! Here is what some of our puts on is the annual USTA teams are saying about the USTA/Midwest Section Campus League: Campus Championship - Nick Mock, President of the Xavier University Tennis Club in Midwest. This allows our Cincinnati, Oh. - After joining the Midwest Campus League just team to compete in some of over a year ago, we’ve completely enjoyed our experience so far. It the best tennis competition is very nice to have your schedule organized for you every semester, offered in the Midwest. Our as it saves endless amounts of time and effort that would be spent team would not be what it communicating with other schools. It’s very convenient to have your is today without the orga- schedule given to you instead of having to arrange it yourself. nization and competition Moreover, our players greatly enjoy the interaction between schools the USTA/Midwest Section during matches. We’re able to talk with other schools about our foot- has provided us through the 2007 USTA Campus Championship-Midwest ball teams, basketball teams, and social scenes. It’s quite a bit of Midwest Campus league. winners from the University of Wisconsin. fun to see what similarities surface between schools. After all, we’re Week after week throughout the year, teams are competing against all college students who enjoy our schools and like to play tennis. one another for bragging rights, and also future advancement to Andy Rebhun, President of the University of Wisconsin Tennis Club in the annual USTA Campus Championship. The University of Wisconsin Madison, Wi. - The Midwest Campus League provides the Wisconsin campus team won the USTA Campus Championship-Midwest title Club Tennis Team a great opportunity for organized and competitive in 2007 and competed in the USTA Campus Championship held in competition among 26 teams in five states. We have formed great Cary, NC. Next year it could be you! friendships with the other teams, and constantly look forward to the To get a campus team started at your college or university, please matches on the weekend. We are able to play great tennis, and also contact USTA/Midwest Section Collegiate Coordinator Steve Wise at enjoy the social aspects outside of the sport. 262-334-3601 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Fi n a l De s t i n a t i o n - USTA Le a g u e Na t i o n a l Ch a mp i o n s h i p s ; Si g n Up f o r a USTA Le a g u e Pr o g r a m To d a y comments from her team’s experience We had support at every match along the during the national championships. way. In addition to cheers from our family Our participation in the USTA League and friends, we were also wished well by National Championships in Las Vegas, Nv., opponents and teams we met during the this year was unforgettable. It wasn’t only year. Thank you to the USTA League program because we won, but because of the ladies for making this all possible. I encourage on the team, the coaches, and support we everyone, at any level, to participate in a 3.5 National Champions-Midwest (photo courtesy of had from our family, friends and co-workers. USTA League program in your area. Cynthia Lum and USTA) We couldn’t have done it without our coach There are eight divisions in the USTA League Several Midwest teams finished near the Juancho who has a passion for tennis, and presented by Chrysler program offered in top at the 2007 USTA League National wants us to be better tennis players. the USTA/Midwest Section: adults, seniors, Championships. It was a phenomenal year for us, and win mixed doubles, combo doubles, super Champions-3.5 women, Indianapolis, In. or lose, we had each other’s best interest seniors, senior mixed doubles, tri-level and 2nd place-5.5 men, Carmel, In. in mind. This was one of the major factors flex. Contact your District USTA League 2nd place-3.5 sr. women, Muncie, In. to us winning as a team. There were no Coordinator by visiting www.midwest.usta. 2nd place-4.0 women, Carmel, In. superstars, just a bunch of incredible women com/leagues to determine which of the 2nd place-Open men, Ann Arbor, Mi. that came together to support one another divisions and levels of play are available in 4th place-3.5 men, Milwaukee, Wi. on and off the court. In the championship your local area. Then, sign up, head to the 4th place-3.0 women, Indianapolis, In. match, although we won 4-1, four of the courts, and join in the fun. Hey, you might be Captain Lucy Lane of the 3.5 adult women’s courts against the Southern California team the next national champion from the USTA/ national championship team shared some were decided in third-set tiebreaks. Midwest Section.

16 17 Wi n t e r 2007 Co mm u n i t y Sp o t l i g h t

Su cc e s s St o r i e s in t h e Fi e l d Our USTA/Midwest Section Tennis Service Representatives have been collaborating with Park and Recreation facilities, clubs, Community Tennis Associations, schools and other organizations throughout the Midwest to grow tennis. Following are two examples of how the Tennis Service Representatives are working with organizations in their geographic area to grow the sport of a lifetime. To contact the Tennis Service Representative in your area, please visit www.midwest.usta.com.

Ne w Co r p o r a t e Le a g u e Te n n i s in t h e Pa r k Gr a n t Ig n i t e s Big Wi n n e r in Wi n d y Ci t y Ma r s h a l l Co mm u n i t y Ch i c a g o Te n n i s Se r v i c e Re p resentative Mi c h i g a n Te n n i s Se r v i c e Re p resentative Ma t t Sm u ck e r Su e Se l k e Matt Smucker played a key role in the launch of a corporate league in downtown Chicago this past summer. A number of employees at several companies were interested in participating in a league, but they held varying levels of playing ability, and needed assistance finding a league format in which everyone could play. Then, the Tri-Level league format was introduced where individuals of different levels (i.e., 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 NTRP levels) could play on the same team while also competing within their level. The companies which jumped on board included Latham and Watkins Law Firm and Henry Crown, Inc., along with a variety of corporations who had a few employees interested in joining a team. Marshall community gathers to determine the 2007 US Open winner. Forty players competed in the Tri-Level league on four separate teams, and matches were held at Grant Park during an eight-week span. Sue Selke helped the tennis community in Marshall, Mi., rally together to raise money and refurbish six courts and build four Following the summer season, a player party was held to celebrate additional courts at Marshall High School. A Community Tennis the league as well as the players who contributed to its success. Association was formed which includes tennis enthusiasts, Plans are underway to expand upon the success of the corporate local business leaders, local government officials, community league next summer. foundations and the school district to make this dream project become a reality. In addition to a $40,000 USTA Tennis in the Park Public Facility League players experiencing the excitement of being part of a team. Funding Grant, the CTA raised more than $338,000 through the local businesses. Also, the Marshall Community Tennis Associa- tion worked with the USTA and USTA/Midwest Section to raffle two tickets to the 2007 US Open and one session in the President’s Box, and raise additional funds for the tennis courts. Support for the project was also provided by the USTA/Intermountain Section Executive Director, Terry Walters, who is a graduate of Marshall High School. The entire project was completed in the summer of 2007, and tennis programming was in full swing as the courts were used by a local junior tennis program. The boys and girls high school teams are now reaping the benefits of the courts.

In addition to a $40,000 USTA Tennis in the Park Grant, the CTA raised more than $338,000 through the local businesses.

Wi n t e r 2007 18 19 Co mm u n i t y Sp o t l i g h t www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m The USTA/Midwest Section is excited to highlight some of our USTA Member Organizations – Community Tennis Associations, Park and Recreations, clubs, etc., who are working hard to promote and develop the growth of tennis in their communities. Although your community might not be featured in this publication issue, check back in our next issue for another community spotlight focus. Let us know what your organization is doing to promote the sport for a lifetime and bring more people into the game. E-mail us at [email protected] with the details.

Ma r s h f i e l d Re a p i n g Be n e f i t s o f USTA Pu b l i c Fa c i l i t y Fu n d i n g One year after a large community effort to build the Boson Tennis Complex with help from the USTA Public Facility Funding grant, Marshfield, Wi., has seen a tremendous growth in both junior and adult tennis programming. This past June the Marshfield Tennis Association hosted a Welcome Back to Tennis Party with drills, instruction, music, food and camaraderie. Approximately 30 participants embarked on the opportunity to come back to the game of tennis or pick up a racquet for the first time. Welcome Back to Tennis participants in Marshfield. Following the party, two six-week adult tennis sessions were offered, and the excitement for the classes exceeded the expectations of the Marshfield Tennis Association. There were 27 players that registered for the adult beginner lessons, and another 14 enrolled in the adult doubles strategy classes. To keep the momentum going, the Marshfield Tennis Association sponsored two local tournaments which attracted participation locally and from the surrounding areas of Central Wisconsin. In addition to the Welcome Back to Tennis Party, adult tennis sessions, and local tournaments, the USTA Adult League program welcomed a new women’s 6.5 combo team with nine players out of Marshfield for the first time. This new team enabled the women to extend their tennis season and have more opportunity for competitive play. Marshfield was recently honored with the 2007 Wisconsin Tennis Association Member Organization Award. Ye a r -Ro u n d Te n n i s Pl a y i n g Opp o r t u n i t i e s a r e He a d i n g t o Fl o r a During the summer months tennis flourishes in the small both local junior and adult players travel two to three hours for a southern town of Flora, Il. Approximately 120 youth from elementary chance playing indoors. to high school age participated in this past summer’s local park tennis program. However, during several other months of the year, The desire and dream to build an indoor tennis facility ensued, and local volunteers stepped forward to create the Frog Island Tennis Association. This association presented a plan for a new tennis facility to the city of Flora which overwhelming supported the idea, realizing the positive recreational and economical impact it will have for the city. The city of Flora and Frog Island Tennis Association recently entered into an agreement to build the facility on land donated by the council. The first fundraiser held earlier this year by the Flora High School Boys’ and Girls’ tennis team netted $4,000. Additional fundraisers are underway to raise money and build a three-court indoor facility with pro shop. The facility will serve the youth and adults in Flora and surrounding communities. Fifteen high schools that have tennis programs are located within 90 minutes of Flora. These communities will play a vital role in supporting the indoor facility.

Frog Island Tennis Association board members will not battle any weather elements once their facility is complete.

18 19 Wi n t e r 2007 Re s o u r c e s Ar e a 2008 Professional Te n n i s Sc h e d u l e Can you barely wait for the 2008 season to get started? If you’re trying to locate the US Open Series tournaments taking place in the USTA/ Midwest Section, Grand Slam events, and Davis Cup and Fed Cup action, here is the 2008 schedule: Grand Slam Dates Fed Cup (first round only) Australian Open: January 14-27 United States vs. Germany: February 2-3 French Open: May 25-June 8 US Open Series Wimbledon: June 23–July 6 Indianapolis Tennis Championships: July 12-20 US Open: August 25-September 7 Western & Southern Financial Group Masters: July 26-August 3 Davis Cup (first round only) Western & Southern Financial Group Women’s Open: August 9-17 United States vs. Austria: February 8-10

USTA La u n c h e s Vi d e o Li b r a r y Fr e e Pu b l i c a t i o n s Av a i l a b l e On l i n e Do you have a copy of the current Friend at Court? This handy Are you ready to take your game to the next level? Would you like publication contains tennis rules and regulations for the sport you some advice on how to hit your serve from Andy Roddick? How about love. Visit www.midwest.usta.com and select the link on the home some tips on your backhand from Serena Williams? Ever wondered page to print a copy. how Roger Federer masters his forehand return? Our Midwest Junior Guidebook is essential for parents, coaches The USTA is now offering an exclusive video library featuring over and junior players. It contains valuable information including the 200 video teaching clips from 40 of the top players in the world typical progression of a junior tennis player, competitive junior demonstrating various shots including: serves, returns, ground tennis, grant opportunities, list of USTA/Midwest Section strokes and complete points. Championship tournaments, explanation of the Points Per Round There is no software to purchase and nothing to download. For more system, endorsement procedures to national events, and more. information and to start improving your game visit the USTA Player Visit www.midwest.usta.com and select the link on the home page Development webpage at www.playerdevelopment.usta.com. to print a copy.

Gr a n t s a n d Sc h o l a r s h ip s 2008 Gu l l i k s o n Sc h o l a r s h i p s Mi d w e s t Di v e r s i t y Pr o g r a m Gr a n t This scholarship was established in January 1998 to recognize Tim e c i p i e n t e c e i v e s i t y o n o r s and Tom Gullikson, and to reward youth players with funding to R R C H advance their educational and tennis interests. Each year a $2,500 The ACE with Love tennis program in Columbus, Ohio, was scholarship is presented to one senior high school female and one recently honored by the Columbus City Council. Program director male junior tennis player from the USTA/Midwest Section. Ed Amos was recognized for his dedication to inner city youth and The scholarship is designed to provide assistance to those who the Columbus community. Also, several of the program’s juniors have demonstrated financial need and have shown ability, aptitude were awarded certificates based on their achievements at the 2007 and promise as students and as tennis players. Midwestern Tennis Association (Mid-TAC) Championships held in The deadline to apply for a Tim & Tom Gullikson USTA/Midwest Indianapolis, Indiana. Section Scholarship is March 1, 2008. Applications may be ACE with Love has provided its youngsters with much more than accessed via the USTA/Midwest Section website at tennis instruction for 20 years. The program received a 2007 grant www.midwest.usta.com/mytef. from the USTA/Midwest Section Diversity Committee, and has received funding in prior years to support its program. The committee awards grants to help organizations initiate/expand i d w e s t a n d o u n d a t i o n r a n t s USTA Jr. Team Tennis that increase participation within under- 2008 M F G served communities. Each year the USTA/Midwest Section and Midwest Youth Tennis Youth participating in the program learn life skills, develop & Education Foundation provide individual and program grants. To character, play tennis, and learn fitness benefits of the sport. access the 2008 grant applications, please visit the USTA/Midwest One of the reasons for the program’s longevity and success is the Section website at www.midwest.usta.com. On the home page, select involvement of parents and volunteers. the Individual Grants button or Program button on the left side.

Wi n t e r 2007 20 21 He a l t h y Te n n i s www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m Pr o t e i n In t a k e f o r Te n n i s Pl a y e r s As tennis players train for success they seek to improve fitness great sources of protein include: lean meats (such as white meat and maximize overall performance. For most players, this equates poultry), fish, seafood, eggs, legumes, nuts and soy. to spending hours most days performing on-court drills as well as As tennis players with busy training schedules struggle to incorpo- completing various strength exercises. Although physical training is rate enough protein into their diet here are some simple tips on how very important, the drive to be successful does not stop there. A player’s to do so: off the court habits, such as rest, hydration, and proper nutrition, • Pre-workout: Eat snacks that have at most 3-5 grams of protein allow him or her to recover quickly and train at optimal levels. per serving up to 30 minutes prior to activity. Aim for snacks with Many players have questions about nutrition and the role that simple forms of protein such as yogurt, smoothies, or energy bars. protein plays in their diets. Protein is an essential nutrient and • During activity: Focus on consuming carbohydrates - this is your helps the body build, repair, and maintain muscle while also main source of energy during activity. It is not necessary to consume assisting in energy metabolism and promoting immune function. It protein and can be detrimental to training to consume protein dur- is recommended that protein make up roughly 15% of a player’s dai- ing intense activity as it is not easily digested nor utilized as a good ly caloric intake and that players consume a small amount of pro- source of energy. tein pre-workout and larger amounts post-workouts (see guidelines • Post-workout: Consume 6-10 grams of protein within 30 minutes below). Recent research suggests that protein aids in enhancing of intense strength training workouts in combination with 30-60 glycogen replacement after exercise by stimulating the action of grams of carbohydrates to replenish muscle glycogen. insulin, a hormone that transports glucose from the blood into the Note: Supplements such as shakes and bars should never become muscles. the main source of protein in an athlete’s diet. Protein is too important for muscle repair, recovery, and maintenance Note: Too much protein can be detrimental. Extra calories from pro- to be forgotten. In order to reach peak performance and meet daily tein can be converted to body fat and can also place increased de- needs for protein, female tennis players should have 14-21 grams of mands on the kidneys where excess protein is converted to urea and protein every 3-4 hours and male tennis players 20-30 grams. These excreted by the body. amounts vary slightly based upon the 1.2-1.4 grams of protein per (The preceding article appeared in the USTA Coaching Education kilogram of body weight needed daily for endurance athletes. Some & Sport Science e-mail newsletter in July 2007 - Volume 5 No. 7).

1.800.686.9987 i0OF
PG
UIF

#FTU
'BNJMZ
3FTPSUT
JO
UIF
64”
_
$IJME
NBHB[JOF 2007 Member Appreciation Day Sponsor t
/P
SFTPSU
GFFT
t
'SFF
,JET
1SPHSBNT Indianapolis Tennis Championships t
1SJWBUF
(VMG
#FBDI
t
"MM4VJUF
"DDPNNPEBUJPOT
t
8PSME$MBTT
5FOOJT
t

5FOOJT
$PVSUT

t
'SFF
$PVSU
5JNF

(BNF
.BUDIJOH

t
"XBSE8JOOJOH
8BUFSGSPOU
%JOJOH
t
'VMM
4FSWJDF
4QB
t
%FTJHOFS
#PVUJRVF

1SP
4IPQ

t
$PNQMFUF
'BNJMZ
5FOOJT

3PNBODF
7BMVF
1BDLBHFT

-POHCPBU
,FZ
'- $0-0/:
t
DPMPOZCFBDISFTPSUDPN

"TL
"CPVU
0VS
645"
.FNCFS
#FOFGJUT
4QFDJBM

20 21 Wi n t e r 2007 Pr o Co r n e r Th e Mo s t Un d e r Co a c h e d Do u b l e s Po s i t i o n Doubles is a coordi- correctly, several strategies can help becoming a useless spectator, I recommend nated team sport. It solidify the role of the returner’s partner. he/she slide back to the baseline with their is important to teach The first strategy is to wait on the service partner and play defense. By making their new doubles players line until their partner hits the return opponents hit more balls and work harder the concept of team past the server’s partner at the net, then for every point, they can destroy their sport early, because immediately move closer to the net. This opponent’s confidence, and it may work even if the skill level works especially well if both players are in their favor in terms of momentum of of one team is higher strong players at the net. the match. than the other, two players who work well A second strategy is to wait on the service Remember, there is no rule about where together will usually beat two players that line until the returner hits the ball down the the partner of either the server or returner do not work well together. Doubles is a game line or lobs in order to protect the middle of has to stand as long as they are not in the about positioning. A good doubles player the court. If the team can establish con- opponent’s court (standing in the service understands their role, and understands trol of the point, then they can move into box). They can start anywhere they want to, that good communication is an essential the court and look to finish the point at from front to back or from side to side. In part of coordinating a winning strategy. I the net. my opinion, it is good to try many different believe the most under coached position in A third strategy is to look to poach positions, and make your opponents have doubles is the returner’s partner. immediately after the return, and some uncertainty as to what your strategy Initially the returner’s partner usually stands especially on the serve up the middle, is from the very beginning. back near the service line. Typically, this is because the returner would be moving in the worst place to play on the court called the same direction of a switch anyway. This Keri Preng is a United States Professional “No Man’s Land”. However, it allows a type of poaching is usually only taught to the Tennis Association (USPTA) certified teach- better look at the call of whether the serve serving team; however, it works extremely ing professional at Five Seasons Sports Club is a fault. In addition, by standing on the well when a good return is hit. in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a member of the service line, it allows their partner more Finally, if he/she gets stuck at the net with USPTA Midwest Division. room to hit the return. When executed no opportunities to poach, rather than

Today’s top companies depend on us for expert DONNELLEY content management, document creation, multiple media communications and financial printing for their IPOs, M&As or Secondary Offerings. At service centers throughout the U.S. and around the world, Donnelley Financial professionals, using state-of-the-art technologies, F I N A N C I A L serve all your communications needs For outstanding service on an IPO or your next deal, contact us.

RRDonnelley Financial RRDONNELLEY FINANCIAL 77 West Wacker Drive, 14th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 Delivering Dynamic Deals 312.326.7777 • www.rrdfin.com

Wi n t e r 2007 22 23 www .m i d w e s t .u s t a .c o m

22 23 Wi n t e r 2007 USTA MEMBER BENEFITS: SERVING MORE THAN EVER BEFORE EnjoyevenmorebenefitsthisyearͲincludingdiscountsontravel,sportsgear,hotelreservations, entertainmentanddiningͲaspartofournewpartnershipwithTheActiveNetwork,Inc. x DiscountswithDick’sSportingGoods,SportsAuthority,Modell’sSportingGoods, andRunningWarehouse. x Hoteldiscountsat19majorbrands,operatedundertheChoiceHoteland WyndhamHotelGroupProperties. x OnlinesavingsonpurchasesatBarnes&Noble,CircuitCity,GNC,andTicketmaster x Diningdiscountsatthousandsofrestaurantsnationwide x SavingsonmovieticketsatAMC/LoewsandRegal/Edwards/UnitedArtisttheaters x RentalcarsavingswithEnterprise,Avis,andBudget

www.memberbenefits.usta.com

JoinJoin ONLY $ - 20 per ye ar - Today!Today! What do you get? -Ace’s Kids Club T-Shirt -Ace’s Kids Club Water Bottle -Birthday Card from Ace -Tennis Activity Book -Tennis Achievement Card, redeemable for an Official Ace’s Certificate of Achievement -Chances to Enter Ace’s Monthly Raffle -And More

Ace’s Kids Club is the official Kids Club of the USTA/ Midwest Section devoted solely to Tennis Fans 12 years www.aceskidsclub.com old and under. Don’t be left out of the fun, join today!

USTA/Mi d w e s t Se c t i o n 1310 Ea s t 96t h St r e e t , Su i t e 100 In d i a n a p o l i s , IN 46240