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An Original the San Gabriel Valley, Dona Garcia-Egger Spoke Volumes When Mcronald’S Retirement Was Ngus Mcronald, Who Began His League Tennis Involvement Brought Up

An Original the San Gabriel Valley, Dona Garcia-Egger Spoke Volumes When Mcronald’S Retirement Was Ngus Mcronald, Who Began His League Tennis Involvement Brought Up

SCTANewsletter MARCH 2001 An Original the San Gabriel Valley, Dona Garcia-Egger spoke volumes when McRonald’s retirement was ngus McRonald, who began his League involvement brought up. “I met Angus in in 1980 in the Michelob Light days, is stepping down. He is 1991,” Wong said. “I was Aleaving his position as the San Gabriel Valley coordinator. amazed when he said he “For 20 years I have given Leagues my undivided attention from was the League coordina- January to the middle of August when the Sectionals is played,” tor. He had all the responsi- McRonald said. “As much as I have enjoyed it, this has not been easy to bility of running League do. This year, I will help with the Sectionals and do things like rating clin- Tennis in the San Gabriel ics, but now I’m free to go off and see Wimbledon or Roland Garros.” Valley, but he was always “I also did Foothill League for 20 years,” he continued. “I ran it casual and pleasant. twice a year until three years ago. Jim Hillman got me involved with “He is so easy going that the Michelob program. Thanks to Jim I was volunteered into the he will talk for hours about Foothill League. I have finally gotten to the point where the only way tennis whether it is the to find out if someone would take over the responsibilities was to NTRP system or the get out of the way.” mechanics of winning. He McRonald started League Tennis and promoted it in one of tried to cut the politics out Angus McRonald PHOTO DONA GARCIA-EGGER Southern California’s largest League areas, the San Gabriel Valley. He of competion. He remained has also been active in the USA Mixed League, USA Senior League and outside it by listening carefully to both sides of an issue. Angus made Fall Doubles League. A few years ago, he delegated these three pro- League Tennis fun.” grams to Jim Wong. While the change was a way of stepping back, it Wong realizes that replacing McRonald will not be an easy allowed McRonald to focus all his energy on the Spring League. In task. It is going to be overwhelming and challenging and I am just doing so, San Gabriel Valley became one of the section’s largest, as far very very grateful,” he said. “There is so much talk about what he as League player participation is concerned, and thanks to his hard has done for the Valley. He’s been a pillar. He is the cornerstone work the numbers are still growing. of what League Tennis has become. I hope to build on the foun- Wong, who will handle all four of the League programs run in dation he has established.” ...... N AMES• I N • T HE• N EWS

At the Super National Winter Champion- with Kelly Tefft of Enid, Oklahoma to take Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Pat ships, K.C. Corkery was the Boy’s 18 sin- the doubles title. Australia was the location, Ye o m a n s , whose extraordinary list of gles finalist and doubles winner with Sam and the Hardcourt Championships and the accomplishments includes helping start Warburg of Sacramento. Drew Hoskins, Open Junior Championships were the women’s intercollegiate play in the 1950s playing with Roger Gubser of Laredo, events. Kelly Jones, a former and co-founding the annual Youth vs. Texas, was a Boy’s 18 doubles finalist. Iris resident, led the boy’s team which included Experience competition was the sec- Ichim was the Girl’s 18 singles finalist. Prakash Amritraj and Lester Cook. tion’s honoree in the America’s Biggest Aaron Yovan was the Boy’s 16 titlist. Alex McGoodwin entered the qualifying Tennis Nut contest sponsored by the Judith DeVera/Lauren Perl were Girl’s at both tournaments. Ann Lebedeff of Cal USTA. Kathy Willette was named chair 16 doubles finalists. Cristina Visico was Poly-Pomona was named Division II- of the USTA’s Community Tennis the Girl’s 14 winner. Celia Durkin teamed Women’s Coach of the Decade by the Association Committee. NJTP We are adding new “wrinkles” to our pro- Courts To College gram in 2001. Participants in the Amateur Athletic Foundation/National Junior Tennis Steve Tscherne League will be on court for an additional two hours per week. “Kids Instructing Kids.” (KIK) is new. Seasoned instructors will train a cadre of experienced NJTL’ers on how to teach basic strokes, run drills and be class assistants. For juniors and their parents just getting into the tournament scene playing the Satellite Circuit, Player Development offers a new series of informative brochures about competitive play. Our Tennis Speaker’s Series kicks off in May to celebrate USA Tennis Month. After lunch, the format features a tennis personali- ty sharing, their insights about the game. Those who have been invited to take part include: Charles Pasarell, , and Richard Williams. High School Tennis is another area receiving attention this year. Last month, members of the staff, and leaders of the City high school coaches met at SCTA offices to discuss ways to mutually cooperate on tournaments, training, publicity, scholarship information and other matters. “Courts To College” participants. These discussions and others slated for the near future should bear fruit as soon as this he sound of tennis balls being hit Eight local teaching professionals and coming fall. and the squeak of sneakers is a their assistants, worked with 125 young- SCTA staff will visit tennis tournaments daily occurrence at El Cariso Park sters ranging from the PeeWee to the and other Southland events throughout the in Sylmar. The Neighborhood Advanced level. year to spread the word about the new T Junior Tennis Program (NJTP), a flourishing Low cost instruction is financed by sev- MBNA Mastercard agreement. MBNA has an Community Tennis Association (CTA), is the eral fund raisers which include junior and affinity credit card, with no annual fee and reason tennis is in the spotlight in the San adult tournaments; a women’s pro-am tour- competitive interest rates for USTA mem- Fernando Valley. nament at Braemar Tennis Club in October; bers and tennis fans. When owners use their Established in 1992 by lifelong friends, Ali and the Acura Bike-Tour and Honda Los cards a percentage of each transaction will Ordoñez, Dona Egger-Garcia, Barbara Angeles Marathon in March. Children, board be donated by MBNA, to the section. The Sotura Tscherne, Anna Wells, Ruben members, parents and friends of NJTP all revenues will be pumped back into junior, Mejorado and Philip Siordia, NJTP has taken take part in the marathon. adult and senior tennis programs on a sec- tion-wide basis. community tennis to a new level. A non- For the past 5 years, the marathon has There are plans to beef up the SCTA’s profit organization, whose motto is from funded the youth tennis program. Pledges advertising in local newspapers; to enhance the “courts to college”, which means helping from all over Los Angeles and across the the look and offerings in this newsletter; and program participants develop their skills so country are responsible for over 70% of the significantly improve our website capabilities. they can earn a college scholarship. funds generated. NJTP participants spend Advertising will focus on newspapers and As a CTA, NJTP has made use of all weekends training so they will be able to other media outlets serving the diverse the tools that the Southern California cover the marathon distance on bikes. Last Southern California population. The website Tennis Association offers, including year,24 parents and 23 youngsters took part. will be modernized and offer links to one or grants. The organization conducts com- This year, the number should increase. The two national tennis media services. munity tennis days, and runs junior and NJTP’s success would not be possible with- Remember, the best advertising is your adult sanctioned tournaments. NJTP out volunteers. personal endorsement. Please tell a friend also has its own newsletter called If you are interested in becoming how he or she can get involved in our game. “Smash Talk”; quarterly lightning tourna- involved with this spirited and caring San Write or telephone the SCTA for informa- ments; a challenge ladder; leagues and a Fernando Valley based group, check their tion and promotional literature. website at www.njtp.com. website for information. This is not country Henry A. Talbert Last year, with the help of the SCTA, club tennis; it is a community effort in which Executive Director, Mary Joe Fernandez spent a day at El people are keeping the Neighborhood Southern California Tennis Association Cariso Park with NJTP youngsters. Junior Tennis Program alive and flourishing.

2 Dominated Tennis In The

he Mercedes-Benz Cup, present- Gonzalez, , and Fred (1924); a play, They All Want Something, ed by Balance Bar, is celebrating Perry were each three-time winners. produced in 1926; and How to Play Better its 75th year. To help observe this Bill Tilden, with his powerful style and Tennis (1950). Tilden died in 1953. T Diamond Anniversary, the tour- larger than life presence, dominated tennis Former champions that will be featured nament, scheduled for July 23-29 at the Los during the 1920s like no one else. Born in the months leading up to the Mercedes- Angeles Tennis Center-UCLA, is celebrating William Tatum Tilden II in in Benz Cup are being selected from a list of illustrious champions of the past, decade by 1893, “Big Bill” was educated at the titleholders that includes players from: decade. Bill Tilden, winner of the inaugural University of Pennsylvania. He won the , Budge, Perry and ; tournament in 1927, is the first Mercedes- national singles championship 1940s, Kramer, Parker, and Ted Benz Cup “Player of the Decade” to be fea- in 1920 and successfully defended his title five Schroeder; 1950s, Gonzalez, , Ken tured. successive times. Tilden won the Wimbledon Rosewall, , Seixas and Tony This year’s tournament features a field singles championship in 1920, 1921and 1930. In Trabert; 1960s, Emerson, and that includes , Andre 1929, he regained the U.S. singles champi- ; 1970s, Ashe, Connors and Agassi, , and last onship and also won the singles champi- ; 1980s, , John year’s champion , as well as onships of Switzerland and The Netherlands. McEnroe; 1990s, , , finalist Jan-Michael Gambill. The landmark From 1920-30, Tilden was a member of Chang, , and Southern California tournament is an the U.S. team and led the team Sampras. International Series event on the worldwide to seven consecutive victories (1920-26). He Proceeds from the Mercedes-Benz ATP circuit and offers total player compen- was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. ten times. By Cup, held in conjunction with UCLA, sation in excess of one million dollars. 1930, Tilden had won a record 16 U.S. cham- benefit the grassroots programs of the Since its birth, the Mercedes-Benz Cup pionships, including titles in doubles (1918, non-profit Southern California Tennis single’s crown has been won on 50 occa- 1921-23, 1927) and mixed doubles (1913, 1914, Association (SCTA) and UCLA. The sions by 25 different individuals destined for 1922, 1923). Overall, he won 21 SCTA offers programs, leagues and tour- the International Tennis Hall of Fame. titles. He was overwhelmingly voted the naments involving 300,000 juniors and Remarkably, a Grand Slam singles champion greatest player of the first half of the 20th 50,000 adults and seniors. has won the tournament on 60 occasions. century in 1950. In 1959, he was inducted into Season tickets for the 2001 tournament Four players have captured the coveted the Tennis Hall of Fame. are on sale now at the Mercedes-Benz Cup tournament singles title four times: Jimmy Tilden was also an author, a playwright tournament office on the UCLA campus. Connors, , and and a stage actor. His writings include The For information, please call (310) 824-1010 or . , Pancho Phantom Drive and Other Tennis Stories toll free at 877-LA TENNIS.

USTA RULE CHANGE

CONTINUOUS PLAY. Newly after the first game of any set. All other the increasingly contentious subject of worded Rule 30(a) institutes the changeovers players are entitled (as pre- bathroom visits. Wherever possible, following: viously) to 90 seconds rest. (Again, the bathroom visits should be taken during • A change of ends, without rest, after time is determined from the last ball the set break, as opposed to interrupt- the first game of every set. struck at the end of the game, until the ing continuous play. The current rules • At the end of any set, a “set break” first ball struck to begin the next game.) do not mandate this policy. Bona fide of not longer than 120 seconds (two The changes that will be brought bathroom breaks are permitted any- minutes). about by the new Rule 30 will place time during a match. Bathroom breaks, These procedures have been in use more emphasis on the nature of play - at the end of sets, is a policy referees at the professional level throughout that we play sets of games to determine and on-court officials would do well to 2000 with very positive results. a winner, rather than a just continual encourage as well as encouraging all The rule for all ITF play now spec- series of games. A break at the end of other bathroom breaks (not taken on ifies that “there shall be” a two minute each set is therefore logical - giving time set breaks) to be limited to emergen- break at the end of each set (the time for re-thinking strategy and deciding new cies. is determined from the last ball struck tactics. No coaching is permitted to take It should be noted that this rule at the end of the set, to the first ball place during set breaks. applies to all USTA tennis including: struck to begin the next set.) The Rules Committee also suggests professional, amateur, all age divisions, There is no rest on the changeover that “set breaks” may help to deal with leagues, and wheelchair tennis.

3 Player Development

John Lansville

Junior Default Rule Default penalties will continue to double are February 1st through March 15th. for each additional infraction. Make sure to sign-up early and go to In an effort to eliminate players driving A player will only receive one www.usta.com. Verify your entry the a great distance and having opponents default/withdrawal per tournament. following day. default or withdraw, a new junior “No show” defaults are not acceptable. default rule has been created. Each jun- A “no show” default occurs when a Update Records ior will be allowed two defaults/withdrawals player fails to call the tournament prior during a calendar year. After the second All players need to remember to to his/her scheduled match time. A default or withdrawal (after draw has been update their records with the national player should notify the tournament if made), a junior will be penalized for all sub- office. It is a player’s responsibility to he/she is unable to compete in the sequent defaults/withdrawals. submit all local tournament results (level event. Players with “no show” defaults On the third default/withdrawal, a player 6 events). Fax to 305-365-8781 or Email: will have their records passed along to will be moved down one position during SCTA [email protected]. the SCTA Sportsmanship & Grievance Endorsement and year-end Tentative and Final Committee for further action. Rankings. Each subsequent default/withdrawal Help, Help will be penalized as follows: USTA National Open And Super The USTA Spring Super Nationals in 3rd Default/Withdrawal 1spot National Registration Dates Palm Springs, formerly the Easter Bowl, is looking for individuals willing to pro- 4th Default/Withdrawal 1 additional spot Mark your calendar. Registration dates vide assistance before the event begins. 5th Default/Withdrawal 2 additional spots for the USTA National Open are January For more information, contact Seena 6th Default/Withdrawal 4 additional spots 26th through March 9th. The registra- Hamilton at (212) 308-5368 or Email: 7th Default/Withdrawal 8 additional spots tion dates for the USTA Super Nationals [email protected]......

School team. Erives Makes During the year, there are three - 6 AAF/NJTL A Success week sessions of AAF/NJTL. The Industry Sheriff’s Department YAL program steps in and sponsors the remaining lesson time which amounts uis Erives, who retired following a suc- to 30 weeks. As one would expect Lcessful career in insurance, loved play- with such a commitment, YAL is very ing tennis with his friends on a weekly basis happy with the success that has been at the Industry Hills Tennis Center. Two achieved. years ago, I approached Erives and asked Melissa Aguayo and Because the program has been so him to head our Amateur Athletic Enrives cares about the kids Industry Hills director successful, YAL donated a Playmate Foundation/ National Junior Tennis League and tennis. of tennis Pam Austin. ball machine to the Tennis Center. For program. He agreed and we have been and the Southern California Tennis the past 3 years, Los Angeles City council- thankful ever since. Association, then run to the courts. Most woman Gloria Molina has arranged for a Erives doesn't just show up, he comes in participants come early so their moms have Sheriff's Department school bus to take 20 to 30 minutes before each lesson. He a chance to socialize. Occasionally, moms members of the program to the Mercedes- believes the kids need to see a friendly face and tiny brothers and sisters not in the Benz Cup “Kids Day”. when they arrive. Fluent in Spanish, English program go to an empty court and try Four years ago, the PAL/YAL Tennis and German, he talks freely and playing. Challenge, involving four other Sheriff’s easily with the mostly Hispanic participants. If a student brings in a report card with Department divisions, was created. Each of Thanks to his efforts, attendance has all A's and B's, he/she is given their own rac- the divisions sends a team to play in the gone from a revolving class and instructors quet. Three of the older players, who have round-robin team competiton held at the to between a 9%-11% absentee rate and improved, have good grades and are well Tennis Center. Sheriff Block has made two full classes. Once enrolled youngsters mannered, have been "promoted " and have awards presentations. rarely miss their scheduled tennis. become assistant instructors. Two of the Both the Sheriff’s Department and Luis Erives has learned how to make kids "instructors" are part of the Industry Hills Erives deserve praise. The outside support love to play tennis. They bounce into the Player Development program. After playing combined with the on-court effort have Industry Hills pro shop, check out racquets for two years, Melissa Aguayo made the made the Amateur Athletic Foundation/ donated by the Industry Sheriff’s Diamond Bar High School team. Emiliano National Junior Tennis League at Industry Department Youth Activity League (YAL) Sevilla earned a spot on Workman High Hills Tennis Center a very special program.

4 Parents: Ten Things Your Kids Your Thoughts Don’t Want You To Do EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a series where juniors share their thoughts and feelings Bill Foley about tennis. If you would like to submit a story, contact Darren Potkey at (310) Bill Foley is a mathematics professor and men's tennis coach at Southwestern College in 208-3838 Ext. 222. Chula Vista. He is the chairman of the Southern California Tennis Association Sport Science Committee and is a member of the USTA Sport Science Committee. He is the author of “Guidelines For Parents At Junior Tennis Tournaments.” Bounce The Ball & You’re Ready To Go DON’T YELL OUT INSTRUCTIONS: During the match I'm trying to concentrate 1on what I have been coached to do. It's easier for me if you save instructions and Amanda Fink reminders for practice or just before the match. My name is Amanda Fink and I am 14 DON’T YELL AT ME IN PUBLIC: It embarrasses me and makes things worse. It years old. Over the last few years that I 2causes me to get more upset and worry that you're going to yell at me the next have been playing tennis, I have been time I do something wrong. through many good and bad experi- ences. I know some people my age may DON’T APPLAUD WHEN THE OPPONENT MISSES (UNFORCED ERROR): I not think of it this way, but I compare know you are happy that I won the point, but only clap when I hit a winner. I 3 tennis to a more fun version of school. know how bad I feel when I miss an easy shot and the opponent's parents applaud. You have a lesson, do hitting and match- DON’T GET UPSET WHEN THE OPPONENT MAKES A BAD CALL: It is play homework. You have quizzes (in 4my responsibility to question any close calls and my responsibility to get an official matches) and are tested by playing chal- if necessary. It really embarrasses me when you over react to a questionable call. lenging tournaments. My dad made this tennis/school DON’T GET UPSET WHEN I GET THE SCORE WRONG: During the match I'm comparison awhile ago and it wasn't trying my hardest on each point and sometimes I get the score confused. Let me 5 quite clear to me. Now I know what he work this out with my opponent. This is how I learn to deal with problems. If means. Some people don't realize it, but the opponent and I cannot resolve the score, then I will get an umpire to help us. 50% of the game is mental. It's some- DON’T LOSE YOUR COOL: I love to see you get excited about the match, but thing I know that I have been trying to 6there is no reason for you to get so upset that you lose your temper. It's our match work on. Even though tennis is a physi- (my opponent and I) and all attention is supposed to be on us. Stay relaxed and enjoy cal sport, the game plans, getting our play. pumped up and the thinking involved come from your brain. DON’T PUT DOWN THE OPPONENT OR THE OPPONENT'S PARENTS: People should realize how impor- When you do this you are sending me the wrong message about sportsmanship. 7 tant the mental part of the game is. I look to you to set the example of what a good competitor is and is not. Being When you play a match, win or lose, critical of the opponent’s play or parent's behavior is not what I consider being a you should learn from it. It is impor- good sport. tant to remember that some things DON’T LECTURE ME ABOUT MY MISTAKES AFTER THE MATCH: Those rides you can only learn through your own 8home after the match are not a good time to lecture me about how I messed up experiences... (I already feel bad enough). If I feel like it, we can talk later. By the way, it's O.K. to mention the things that I did well in the match. Gain the knowledge and wisdom DON’T FORGET HOW TO LAUGH AND HAVE FUN: Sometimes it's hard for Learn from the mistake 9me to relax and have fun when I look over and see you so uptight and tense. My And take this goal with you wish is that we both enjoy my participation in tennis tournaments whether I win or lose. To whatever life will make There is much to be gained with what DON’T FORGET THAT IT'S JUST A GAME: Odds are, I'm not going to make a you possess 10career out of playing pro tennis. I know that I get upset when I lose, but I also know I feel better after we go get a pizza. I need to be reminded sometimes that The talent is half and mental is the rest it's just a game. You prepare with all you know TO WIN IS GREAT. TO COMPETE IS GREATER. TO LOVE IT IS THE GREATEST. Bounce the ball, and you're ready to go

5 Peninsula Tops In The Country

igh school tennis, which is run at the beginning of the 1996 season, they won the CIF Division I, the Ojai often treated like a step- which Cox called his “most rewarding”,but Interscholastic event and the CIF doubles. child, was in the spotlight the team lost to Peninsula in the CIF final. Last spring, the team finished with a 22–1 at the end of last year, The Beverly Hills High School girls were record. Their only loss came when an inel- when USA Today 2000 also winners. Finishing with a 25–2 record igible player was used in a match. Harvard- HHigh School Tennis Rankings came out, and winning the CIF Division II champi- Westlake, which was coached by Keith and teams from the same school, in the onship they earned a No. 5 USA Today Huyssoon, was the Division I finalist last section, were in the top spots and two ranking. Susan Stevens, coached the team year, losing to only two teams during the other schools were in the boy’s and girl’s which was honored by Beverly Hills mayor, season (Peninsula on three occasions and No. 5 position. Vicki Reynolds, at a city council meeting. Cardinal Gibbons once). The school was Last fall, the Peninsula High School girls Stevens called the team “the best in ranked No. 5 in the U.S. rang up a 25–0 record which extended the BHHS history.” She added, “We won the “We had a neat year,” explained team’s win streak to 64 matches over three National Invitational Team Tennis All- Huyssoon, who is no longer coaching the years. Tom Cox coached the squad which American Tournament and beat Torrey team. “A number of our top players were again won the Division I championship. For Pines which was No. 1 in San Diego. Then graduating and I asked them what kind of those counting, that’s 9 of the past 10 years we defeated Corona del Mar which was year they wanted to have. They said, ‘we that the team has been the best in the CIF. No. 1 in Orange County, and Peninsula want it all’. Because of this attitude, we The success led to the No. 1 ranking in which was No. 1 in the CIF.” played two national tournaments and our the nation, a position which Peninsula also The boys from Peninsula High School regular schedule. I have tremendous occupied in 1999. In the early ‘90s, Cox’s were co-ranked No. 1 in the USA Today respect for Peninsula. They defeated us team had a five year,120 match, win streak. poll with Cardinal Gibbons High School of three times. They were a step above. They Newport Harbor High School ended the Fort Lauderdale, . Coached by Cox, were clearly the best team in the country.”

Peninsula High School Girls: Christine Setian, Roxanne Parsa. 1ST ROW: Connie Leung, Celeste Johnson, Shilpa Joshi, Danielle Holt, Jeannine Liang, Shannon Lewallen, Dustine Mih. 2ND ROW: coach Tom Cox, Alex Jurewitz, Ronna Parsa, Marie Pedersen, Heather Zinkiewicz, Paula D’Spain, Stephen Ielin, Amy Zuckerman Lenachen, Jennifer Bor Suk, coach Jim Hanson. 2000 Peninsula Boys team: coach Kip Brady, Go Fukugaki, Ryan Rizza, Andrew Cohen, 3RD ROW: Stephanie Stearns, Melanie Spierer, Macall Harkins, Jamie Pagliano, Britany Fisher, Jeff Kazarian, Orrin Franko, Andreas Schirmer, Teige Sullivan, coach Tom Cox. Not Pictured: Christina Jackson, Nicole Labrucherie, Colby Comstock. Chris Delaney, Shane Laporte, Jack Tsai, Michael Guicell, Arthur Kitajima, coach Mike Hoeger.

At a recent Beverly Hills City Council meeting in the City of Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hills High School 2000 Girls Tennis Team was honored for capturing the Division II California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship for the first time in 25 years. Pictured are Members of the 2000 Harvard-Westlake Boys team: FRONT ROW: Chris Shepard, Steve Gersh, (l to r): Ashley Gleitman, Grace Lin, Nicole Lieberman, Jessica Gordon, Beth Eisenstein, Mayor Jesse Ferlianto, John Lee and coach Keith Huyssoon. BACK ROW: Allan Haldeman, Vicki Reynolds, Riza Zalameda, Kate Jolson, Stephanie Elllis, Iris Ichim, Irina Shef and (front) Andrew Rosenfeld, Aron Gortman, David Frankel and coach Susan Stevens. Jon Rubenstein.

6 USA TENNIS 1-2-3

Julie Oshiro CTA Action May Madness

SAN DIEGO t may be coincidential, but this is the fourth year of Plan For Growth, and there are four Ifunded communities participating in the USA Tennis Pathway Program. Included in the MAY 5TH group are San Diego, Orange County, Kern County and Santa Maria. The program kicks off with the Free Lesson Blitz in May, which is USA Tennis Month. At that time, players who are San Diego will kick off the USA new or returning to the game will have an opportunity to sign up for a free clinic. Tennis Free Lesson Blitz The idea is to give people a chance to experience the wonders of tennis and then move Program. For more information into the low-cost, group lesson program offered by USA Tennis 1-2-3. This series of instruc- contact Gretchen Magers at (619) tional classes teaches basic skills. 222-6254. For teaching pros, Tennis 1-2-3 is a great way to expand their business. All of the materials – ad slicks, posters, brochures and local advertising (for funded communities) – are ORANGE COUNTY provided at no cost. If you know anyone interested in learning how to play tennis in a fun setting, tell them to Bob Hochstadter passed the call one of the following numbers: ORANGE COUNTY (714) 637-3177, SAN DIEGO (619) 222-6254, Orange County Community KERN COUNTY (661) 831-5255, SANTA MARIA (805) 937-0213. Tennis Association (OCCTA) If your community is not listed, please call Julie Oshiro at (310) 208-3838 Ext. 233 for president’s torch to Brad Albert, more information. director of tennis at Dana Hills Tennis Center......

Albert is planning to deliver more Looking To Get Better tennis programs and services to the community. Programs aimed at fter realizing tremendous success in its inaugural year, the USA Tennis 1-2-3 Girl Scout accomplishing this task include: USA APatch Program is looking to do even better in 2001. Four Girl Scout Councils are tak- Team Tennis - Adults, Ladies Evening ing part — Antelope Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. To promote growth, Doubles, Senior Sirs, Ladies Winter Girl Scout tennis clinics will be held on April 7th (Junior Girl Scouts) and April 21st (Brownie League and After School Tennis. Troops) at Balboa Park in the San Fernando Valley. Last year approximately 250 girls attend- ed the clinics and everyone walked away with a prize and a smile. The Tennis Industry Association The City of Los Angeles Recreation Department-Municipal Sports Division is donating selected Orange County to partici- courts for this event. San Fernando Valley Girl Scouts interested in the clinics should call the pate in the Free Lesson Blitz. council office at (818) 886-1801 Ext. 27. The biggest roadblock this program faces is finding tennis pros to work the clinics and then follow up with interested Girl Scouts. This is actually a good way for a tennis pro to build a wide ranging junior program. All the materials are free. Items provided include Illustrated Rules of Tennis, Activity Book, Certificate and a USA Tennis 1-2-3 Girl Scout patch. There will be more clinics during the year. If you are a tennis pro or a Girl Scout Troop inter- ested in taking part, contact Julie Oshiro. UCLA 420 Charles E. Young Drive West ...... Los angeles, CA 90024 (310) 208-3838 www.usta.com/scta Adult Team Tennis

he third step in the USA Tennis Pathway Program, following the Free Lesson Blitz and STAFF Tennis 1-2-3, is Team Tennis - Adult. It is designed for players 19 or older, who are ready Mark Winters – Executive Editor T to focus on , while continuing to develop their skills. The difference between Team CONTRIBUTORS Tennis - Adult and League Tennis Program is that Team Tennis is for the Advanced Beginning Henry Talbert – Executive Director Annette Buck – Director Adult & Senior Tennis player who is not quite ready to move into the more competitive League Tennis arena. John Lansville – Manager of Player Development To form a Team Tennis - Adult league, four teams with six players each are needed. The Pam Austin, Arlene Barco, Ivette Chacon, format is extremely flexible as long as there is both organized match play and a minimum of Dona Garcia-Egger, Amanda Fink, Lesley Guajardo, 12 hours of practice during a four to six week session. For each team roster returned to the Bill Scanlon, Steve Tscherne and Lesley Waite SCTA, a tennis pro or the individual organizing the teams receives $25. For more information contact Julie Oshiro. For details about USA Team Tennis - Youth, call Becky Edles-Rye (310) 208-3838 Ext 239.

7 On The Road Ivette Chacon

have been captain of same time. We were the Industry Hills even more emotional Tennis Center 4.0 after defeating Ventura I Mixed Doubles team County 3–0 in the final. since 1997. When I It was disappoint- look back, I recall that some ing to find out the of us had never played mixed Nationals was not doubles before. I remember scheduled until Nov- some of the players, including ember. Seven and a half myself, had just moved up to months is a long time the 4.0 level. to wait. I continued to The team included: Selma schedule weekly prac- Chavez, Sharon Davis, tices. Some players felt Arnold Haeberle, Dan we had lots of time. It Huang, Marilynn Malcolm, wasn’t until three Patricia Martinez, Ronnie weeks before the Martinez, E.B. Marsh, Tim Nationals that it hit O'Neil, Vern Pang and Leon everyone that we Solorio. During the two would be playing in a years after 1997, we contin- Mixed Masters: (top row, l-r) Dan Huang, Arnold Haeberle, Sharon Davis, Patricia Martinez, Leon Solorio, matter of days. One of ued to improve and I knew E.B. Marsh. (bottom row, l-r) Marilyn Malcolm, Vern Pang, Ivette Chacon, Tim O’Neal, Ronnie Martinez. my players informed our turn to make it to the me she would not be Sectionals was just around the corner. In traveling to Tucson so we had to make a part- 2000, we were undefeated throughout the nership change at the last minute. season. After arriving in Tucson, I arranged to The Sectionals took place at Whittier I think we had to have a practice so we could get a feel for the Narrows Tennis Center. We were all extreme- courts and get used to the altitude. Luckily, it ly excited to be there. For some of us, it was did not seem to affect us. The fact that our the first time we had played in the Sectionals. slap ourselves section does not allow combined ratings did We won our first match against Inland Empire affect us because other sections did things like 3-0. It was a great way to start, and it boost- to realize we were combine a Men’s 4.5 with Women’s 3.5 team. ed our confidence level to the top. Against San There was a very noticeable difference. The Diego North County, in the second round, we 3.5 women looked like 4.0s and the 4.5 men lost 2-1. Both defeats were in tie breakers. in the final. looked more like 5.0s. A few of the players I remember driving home feeling down actually told us they were 5.0s, but were about losing, and thinking about what every- allowed to play 4.5 because there were no 5.0 one on the team must feel and wondering if a leagues in their section. different line up would have changed the outcome of the match. I The weather was very cold, averaging in the upper 20s in the tried to convince myself that we should just enjoy our moment and early morning, in the 50s during the day and below 30 at night. We try our best. were lucky to play our first round at 9:30 AM, but we lost 2-1 to On the second day, as soon as I got to Whittier Narrows, I Texas. Northern California was even tougher than Texas and we checked the scoreboard and found that San Diego North County lost again 2-1.We knew that we would have to be at the top of our was still undefeated after the third round. At that point, I told my games if we wanted to beat anyone in our flight. teammates we had nothing to lose. We won our match against San Our third match was scheduled for 7:30 AM on the second Fernando Valley 2–1. When I turned our scores in, I was informed day so we had to check in by 7. It was so cold, we could not that San Diego North County had just lost to the Inland Empire. feel our hands. Because of the conditions, we were allowed a 30 Since our team had more individual points than San Diego North minute warm up instead of the usual 5 minutes. We played County, we needed to win our fourth round match to win our flight. Missouri Valley and lost 2-1.The deciding match was lost in a tie I ran, as fast as I could, to tell the team we still had a chance. We breaker. In our last match, we defeated Northern 2–1. We had already agreed on the line up to use and we beat Temecula 4-0. reacted as if we had won the Sectionals. Missouri Valley, the I think we had to slap ourselves to realize we were in the final. winner the year before, was the 2000 champion. We did not A few hours ago, winning our flight was a remote possibility. I even finish in last place in our flight. We learned so much from the had to call one of my players, who had gone home after the third Mixed Doubles experience that we would like to do it all over round, to come back and play. We were shocked and excited at the again given the opportunity.

8 College Tennis Spirited Excitement

California State Northridge March 29 - Middle Tennessee State March 14 - San Francisco April 18 - Loyola Marymount he spirit and excitement Women March 31- Brigham Young T found at a college tennis March 2 - Eastern Washington April 1 - Utah Women match is unrivaled. This is cer- March 8 - Loyola Marymount April 2 - UNLV March 13 - Iowa State April 18 - USD tainly the case with Division I March 14 - Iowa State April 11 - Cal Poly Pomona Women schools. That does not mean March 19 - Cincinnati March 29 - Missouri March 12 - Washington State University of California- Division II play, at schools like March 31- Brown March 13 - Florida State Santa Barbara California State University Los April 10 - St. Mary’s March 21 - Washington Men Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona or March 23 - Princeton March 28 - Hawaii Long Beach State California State University April 13 - New Mexico March 29 - Harvard Women April 14 - Air Force Bakersfield, should be over- March 30 - SMU March 4 - Temple April 18 - USD March 31 - Idaho looked. Neither should the com- March 6 - Yale April 20 - Tulsa April 7 - San Diego petitive excellence found at March 9 - Ball State April 22 - Oregon April 15 - San Diego State Division III and NAIA schools such March 13 - Louisville April 17 - Cal Poly University of California- as Pomona-Pitzer, University of March 22 - Cincinnati Women March 24 - Pacific Irvine California San Diego, Cal Lutheran, Men March 3 - Riverside March 26 - Boise State March 11 - Louisville Biola and Westmont. Take a look March 2 - Arizona March 12 - Las Vegas at the Division I home match Loyola Marymount March 3 - Virginia Tech March 13 - Miami Men March 5 - Washington schedules below and make plans March 15 - Syracuse March 10 - Portland March 15 - Wisconsin to take in the action (also con- April 7 - Loyola Marymount March 12 - Rutgers March 29–April - Anteater Classic April 11- Cal State Fullerton tact Division II, III and NAIA March 21 - Dartmouth April 2 - University of San Diego April 13 - San Jose State schools in your area for their March 24 - Princeton Women April 2 - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo home dates). For those stu- April 14 - Azusa Pacific March 4 - New Mexico dent/athletes interested in April 25 - San Francisco March 6 - Ball State University of San Diego Women playing on this level attending March 9 - Penn State Men a match provides an opportu- March 5 - William & Mary March 13 - Yale (Racquet Club of Irvine) March 7 - Virginia Tech March 14 - Virginia Commonwealth nity to see what college tennis March 10 - UNLV March 8 - Rice March 12 - Florida State March 24–27 - Sheraton Spring is all about. March 12 - Utah March 13 - VCU Invitational March 13 - Wisconsin March 30 - Brown March 30 - Harvard (Balboa Bay Club) March 16 - Yale April 11 - St. Mary’s April 8 - University of California, March 21 - Princeton Cal Poly San Luis Obispo April 17 - Pepperdine Santa Barbara Men March 29 - Colorado April 21- Long Beach State April 12 - St. Mary’s March 30 - Middle Tennessee March 17 - Northern Arizona April 21- Oregon March 24 - Drake Pepperdine Women March 27 - Hawaii Men University of California- March 6 - San Diego State March 29 - Idaho March 9 - Utah Los Angeles March 9–11- USD Invitational April 6 - Riverside March 13 - Illinois Men March 14 - Washington State April 7 - Nevada March 24 - Fresno State March 9 - Arizona State March 20 - Washington April 8 - Portland April 14 - UCI March 10 - Arizona March 25 - Harvard April 14 - San Diego State April 27–29 - West Coast March 13 - Kentucky March 27 - Oregon April 21- Santa Clara Conference Championships March 15 - Pepperdine April 19 - Tulsa April 27– 29 - WCC Championships Women Women March 28 - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo March 30 - USC March 15 - Louisville March 6 - William & Mary University of Southern California March 16 - Syracuse March 9 - South Alabama April 6 - Stanford Men March 17 - Northern Arizona March 11- Florida State April 7 - Cal April 14 - San Jose State March 12 - Texas April 13 - Washington March 9 - Arizona April 22 - St. Mary’s March 16 - Wisconsin April 14 - Oregon March 10 - Arizona State March 17 - Virginia Commonwealth Women March 13 - Utah California State Fullerton March 19 - Princeton March 2 - New Mexico March 15 - Illinois Women March 21- USC March 3 - USC March 22 - Princeton March 3 - Eastern Washington March 23 - Washington March 10 - Miami April 6 - California March 5 - Colorado State March 28 - Harvard March 11- Texas April 7 - Stanford March 7 - Ball State April 7 - Fresno State March 27 - Loyola Marymount April 13 - Oregon March 13 - Nebraska April 20 - Cal April 14 - Washington March 21- Cincinnati San Diego State April 21- Stanford Women March 28 - Boise State Men March 8 - William & Mary March 30 - Missouri March 16 - Bowling Green State University of California- March 11- Miami April 5 - Loyola Marymount March 16 - Purdue Riverside March 28 - Loyola Marymount April 9 - St. Mary’s March 17 - Yale Men March 30 - UCLA April 13 - Cal State Long Beach March 20 - Princeton March 4 - Pacific April 20 - Stanford April 19 - Univ. of California, Riverside March 25 - Nebraska March 12 - Oral Roberts April 21- California

9 10 San Diego District

Youth Tennis San Diego Take A Look At This

Lesley Guajardo TENNIS At Its Best Tournament Changes USTA national championships held at the La • The USTA Boy’s 14 National Open Jolla Beach & Tennis Club and the Barnes Tennis Lesley Waite Championship will take place April 7–11. A Center. In 1996, San Diego was named the “City of the Year” by the International Tennis committee, consisting of Stephanie Forman, im Lackritz, president of the Hall of Fame, Kellogg chaired the committee Lee-Ann Kourie, Kamran Moallemi, Esme San Diego District Tennis Pearson, Mary Riley, and Cissy Wolfe, is in that organized activities and promotional J Association, announced that events for the celebration. charge of the planning for this special event. former touring pro Gretchen • The Easter Vacation Tournament, which Barnes Tennis Center Grows Magers accepted the position of was held previously during the work week, The home of Youth Tennis San Diego, now Community Coordinator. She has become a two weekend affair, April has an on-site Learning Center. Lee Booth, will direct the USA 1-2-3 pro- 21–22, 28–29. Please note this change. In the who has 20 years of teaching experience, is gram in San Diego County. past, many juniors have not participated the director. After school homework assis- Magers will also coordinate because school districts have Easter breaks tance, workshops in computer skills, neigh- some adult programs for the at different times. borhood school outreach programs and District. “We are fortunate to have Gretchen in this new posi- The National Father & Daughter and college guidance are offered. • tion,” Lackritz said. “She’s had Mother & Son Pilot Championship has been The goal of the Learning Center is to such a successful tennis career moved to May 18–20. Kerry Blum is the new have an impact on the educational success and is so well respected in our tournament director. of each student who participates, and to promote social and physical growth of child- community, her choice was People unanimous.” Rick Evans has replaced Kathy Willette as Te n n i s F e s t 2 0 01, c o - c h a i r e d b y YTSD president for the 2001-02 term. New Monty Grout and , is a board members include: Laura Arias, Lee free tennis workshop open to all Booth, Jim Esterbrooks, Barbara Gallivan, levels of adult players. Mark your Kamran Moallemi, Kathy Silberman, Marilyn calendar for Sunday, March 25, Streed and Val Ziegenfuss. Linn Walker was from 1-5 PM and come to Balboa named the executive director of Youth Tennis Club’s stadium court for an Tennis San Diego Foundation. Sandy Purdon afternoon of clinics, prizes and is the Foundation’s president and George talks. Padres team doctor and Adams, the treasurer. Scripps Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon The Learning Center is a busy place. Kellogg Honored Dr. Jan Fronek will discuss tennis ren throughout the community. Whether injuries. Dean Brittenham, director William J. Kellogg received the 2001 Eve F. the child is in a tennis program or not, he of the Shiley Elite Athletic Exper- Kraft Community Service Award at the or she can receive assistance with home- ience, will also speak. Register on-line USTA Community Tennis Development work or specific subject tutoring. There is at www.sandiegotennis.com and Workshop in a library for recreational reading or click on “Tennis Fest 2001” or call , Texas on involvement in the Barnes Book Club. (619) 299-8647. The first 100 to February 9th. He In January, a pilot program was started sign-up will receive a T-shirt. has been an active with Ocean Beach Elementary School. The USA Spring League roster leader locally, Barnes Tennis Center provided transporta- deadline is March 20. Format for regionally and tion to and from the school twice a week. the popular league is 2 singles and nationally for some Students visit the Center for two hours and time. His past receive academic assistance and tennis les- 3 doubles matches at every NTRP involvements sons. An evaluation procedure will be level except 5.0 where it is 1 sin- include: president implemented allowing the Learning Center gles and 2 doubles. Players must - Youth Tennis San director and the classroom teacher the have a valid NTRP rating and must Diego, president - opportunity to monitor students’ progress. be a USTA member. USA leagues San Diego District Tennis Association and are online which means quick, member of the USTANomination Committee. Junior Banquet easy registration and instant scor- Besides his work as Sectional Delegate for the The annual Youth Tennis San Diego Junior ing and standings. For information Southern California Tennis Association, he Awards Banquet will be held Sunday, April 1 call (858) 755-8110. serves as the tournament director for several from 6 - 8 PM.

11 Results 19th Annual Satellite

Boy’s 8: Christopher Lu d. Mika DeCoster 6-1, 6-4 Girl’s 8: Jordaan Sanford d. Miya Jin 6-2, 6-1 Boy’s 16: Mike Haier d. John Wong 6-4, 6-2 Third place: Seiji Liu Third place: Sarah Blair Third place: Scott Blanc

Boy’s 10: Parker Rhodes d. Chris Freeman 6-1, 6-0 Girl’s 10: Lauren Law d. Allison Wahba 6-1, 6-3. Girl’s 16: Katherine Nguyen d. Julie Litrich 6-2, 6-0 Third place: Spencer Dauer Third place: Liana Babich

Boy’s 12: Chris Cabanilla d. Sergiu Rusneac 1-6, 6-2, 6-1 Girl’s 12: Becky Duesler d. Alvenna Lee 7-5, 6-3 Boy’s 18: Joseph Tchan d. Michael Liu 6-2, 6-3 Third place: Jeffrey Hsu Third place: Jasmine Fang Third place: Jason Caldito

Boy’s 14: Mitchell Brown d.Tung Do 6-1, 6-2 Girl’s 14: Samantha Smith d. Nadia Rusneac 4-6, 6-0, 6- Third place: Addison Allen 4

12 Results 2000 Prince Doubles Grand Prix Masters Championships

Boy’s 10: Krishna Kaliannan/Fabian Matthews d. Matthew Siow/Taran Sondhu 6-4, 6-4 Girl’s 10: McCall Jones/Alison Ramos d. Sarah Cohen/Olivia Colman Finalists Lindsay Kinstler and Alexa Glatch and champions Jessica Nguyen and Ali Krasnopolsky. 6-3, 6-1 Boy’s 12: Steve Johnson, Jr./Derick Mitre d. Gregory Hirshman/Jason McNaughton 6-0, 1-6, 6-3 Girl’s 12: Ally Krasnopolsky/Jessica Nguyen d. Alexa Glatch/Lyndsay Kinstler 7-5, 6-0 Boy’s 14: Eric Riley/Brandon Wai d. Scott Hohenstein/Nathan Stadler 6-2, 6-4 Girl’s 14: Yassie Entekhabi/Kristen McVitty d. Sarah Fansler/Jamison Steele 6-1, 6-3 Girl’s 16: Lori Stern/Nina Yaftali d. Victoria Brymer/ Amber Harper 7-6(4), 6-1 Boy’s 16: James Magsino/Jason Nguyen d. Brent Besson/Eric Besson 6-3, 7-5 Boy’s 18: Emil Novak/Tomas Novak d. Jeremy Owens/Mike Redondo Finalists Brent and Eric Besson and titlists Jason Nguyen and James Magsino. 6-0, 6-3 Girl’s 18: Carla Rocha/Sandra Rocha d. Joslynn Burkett/Amy Molden 6-4, 3-6, 6-4

Winners Carla and Sandra Rocha with finalists Amy Molden and Joslynn Burkett.

13 Results

Fall Doubles League Sectional Championships

3.0 - San Gabriel Valley (Claremont Club) d. San Fernando (Primadonnas) 3-0

4.5 MEN- Ventura (Pierpont) d. San Gabriel (Chino Hills-Bulldogs) 3-0

3.5 - San Fernando (Ominous Portent) d. Beach Cities (Crasher) 2-1

4.0 MEN - Orange (El Dorado) d. San Fernando (Outlaws) 2-1 (not pictured)

5.0 MEN- San Gabriel (Mt. San Antonio College) d. San Fernando 3-0

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2.5 WOMEN - San Gabriel (Covina Tennis) d. San Gabriel (Claremont Club) 2-1

4.0 WOMEN - Beach Cities (Peninsula Tennis Club - The Curls) d. Santa Barbara (Cathedral Oaks) 3-0

3.0 WOMEN - Orange County (Coto de Caza) d.Temecula (Murrieta Alley Cats) 3-0

4.5 WOMEN - Beach Cities (Pacific Poachers) d. Ventura (Westlake) 3-0

3.5 - San Diego (Peninsula Tennis Club) d. Santa Clarita Valley (Acton Up) 3-0

15 Getting The Most Out Of 2001 Bill Scanlon on something that you should be doing. One of the best Off Season Training One of the best times to make improve- times to make ments in your game is during the off-sea- son. There are a couple of reasons for this. One is that you can make adjustments improvements in without fear it will affect your tournament results. This allows you to experiment your game is during freely, getting used to new technique grad- ually, in a relaxed setting. It is very impor- tant to work without “second guessing” the off-season. each new idea every few days. Another benefit of making changes during the off-season is that some changes require several weeks to feel “natural”. In the beginning, you may get Bill Scanlon, a new member of the Southern preparation should take precedence over good results from changes, but you are California Tennis Association Board of everything else. likely to be very conscious of your new Directors, has an impressive tennis resume. Specially designated training weeks are effort. In order to get the most from He was the 1976 NCAA singles winner; a U.S the ideal time to work hard, make changes your game, it is important to be able to Open semifinalist in 1983; and was ranked in and gain an edge over the competition. execute new shots naturally. the ATP Tour Top 10. During his 13 year career, Many people underestimate the importance Physical conditioning is often over- he captured 11 singles titles and is in the of rest. I’ve never known a player who looked in the off-season. In fact, it’s the Guiness Book of World Records for win- could push to the max all year long. If you ideal time to do a little extra work in the ning a Perfect Set without losing a single want to be fresh during the important tour- gym. Chances are your opponents are point. Currently, he is Senior Vice naments, you must take some time to com- taking it easy. Also, you can push a little President-Investments at PaineWebber, pletely relax and recharge the batteries. harder because getting sore doesn’t pose Inc. and has a training program available This means not practicing, not exercising, a problem as it would if you did it during on-line at www.brain.com/mylifezone. and not worrying that you are missing out tournament season.

Setting Your Goals Getting the most out of your year begins Sports Science Conference with setting some goals. A good place to start is the tournament results or ranking you’d like to achieve. This should help you Looks At Parental Roles decide on some specific improvements Sport Science Conference will take place at the Barnes Tennis Center you’ll need to make in your game and the A in San Diego, Saturday, March 24th. This year’s program will focus on work necessary to make those changes. issues pertaining to parent tennis education and the role of the coach regarding the process. Dr. Carol Otis, Dr. Wiliam Tontz and Dr. Marc Safran Planning Your Schedule are on the panel. Dr. Otis will discuss her latest book, “The Athletic Woman’s Survival Guide”. Dr. Tontz and Dr. Safran will cover medical issues Your schedule should be planned based on relating to junior and adult tennis participation. A new parent training video your goals. Three distinct activities should be will also be presented. The conference will be divided into two sessions: considered - tournaments, training and rest. Morning Session (9–12) specifically for coaches; Afternoon Session (1–4) will The most important is tournament time. It is be directed at coaches, parents and players. Interested parties can contact essential not to jeopardize your tournament Bill Foley at (619) 470-8879 in the evenings, or Email [email protected]. results by overtraining or experimenting with changes during an event. Winning and match

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