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SCTANewsletter OCTOBER 2001 No Frills A Discussion Of Coaching And Teaching Issues

Mark Winters

he idea was to provide “an can’t fix it.” opportunity to toss around ideas Support from the private sector plays a and talk about the most pressing major role in the development process. “It’s T coaching and teaching issues.” a team effort,” Macci said. “You can’t leave Moderator and organizer , these people out if you want to have a suc- owner and publisher of Week added, cessful program.” “this is the first of what I hope will become When it comes to elite performers, an annual no frills gathering, not sponsored Macci was direct, “if you don’t have the by anybody.” horse, it will not win the Derby.” In his mind, The panel that was assembled included “there isn’t a wrong way or a right way, , , Rodney there is a better way. And the USTA needs Harmon, , Rick Macci, to identify it.” Dennis Van der Meer, Lynne Rolley and Robert Lansdorp and Rick Macy were members of Macci went out of his way to praise . In the field of tennis instruc- the elite panel. Photo: Mark Winters Lansdorp. “I’m not going to act as Robert tion the names of Bollettieri, Braden, Lansdorp’s agent, but no one has done Lansdorp, Macci and Van der Meer speak Saviano stressed the importance more to sew together groundstrokes," for themselves. Harmon, Rolley and Saviano of both coaches’ education and the Macci said. “His track record is incredible have distinguished themselves in a variety of and he is never recognized. When we look communication process, “you need roles with the USTA, particularly in Player at developing players, we should put our to get the coaching talent together Development. money on people who have been there and As one would expect with such a dis- to create synergy and that will done it.” tinguished group, opinions varied. “The one help solve problems.” Lansdorp was adament about introduc- thing they agree on is that young tennis play- ing youngsters to solid fundamentals. He ers should be identified earlier,” Scott said. color so they too will have opportunities to lamented that there is no standard for Developing young players was the make the next level. teaching tennis. “I’m a USPTA Master pro,” focus of discussions. Rolley, in a concise Braden, who is involved in studies deal- he noted. “Some of the guys who are in this presentation detailing the particulars, stated ing with brain typing and the role of DNA in group should be sued for malpractice. They that adequate financial support throughout superior athletes, also advocated communi- just don’t know how to teach the game.” the development process is necessary; cation and education. “You have to get peo- For Bollettieri, the answer is simple, availability of peer level competition close ple together to identify the problems then “when you put good players with good to home; and education of both players and follow up,” he said. “Many feel the USTAis the players, you get better players. From better parents (covering matters such as nutrition, enemy, but that isn’t the case. There must be players, you get champions.” dealing with the media and so on) are all a way to make coaches accountable.” The meeting that took place at the on her short list of important items. Macci said that identifying young ath- Roger Smith Hotel did not cover all the Van der Meer believes tennis must letes is where the game has been headed for issues facing coaches and teachers when it become an exceptional sport. If it does, some time. He was more concerned with comes to developing players. Nonetheless, it then the game will appeal to exceptional the -- “who is going to identify these indi- was a positive start. As Bollettieri pointed athletes. Harmon discussed the importance viduals” -- part of the equation. He added, “if out, “we don’t need to talk about what the of providing a formula for young players of something (a stroke) is broken at 15, you USTA didn’t do. We need to find solutions.” So Close And Yet So Far Mark Winters

Po-Messerli was down too. “It is very disappointing because we were so close,” she said after the match. “It was just a matter of a couple of points. If we had gotten them, the result would have been different.”

sparse crowd, on the last day of the Open. want to win, but I also want to have fun. Given the fact that singles receives so much When Nathalie plays singles and is tired for prime time television coverage, it isn’t surpris- the doubles, I try to find a way to help her -Messerli ing that a contest of this calibre received little enjoy the time on the court. Sometimes we attention. With individuals such as Venus and joke. We always talk. Today, it wasn’t much here was an outpouring of emotion , and Lindsay fun in the first set. When we won the sec- on the Stadium court Davenport in the news, doubles, which is the ond, it was a lot better. In the third set, we following the /Rennae game most popular with recreational players, had opportunities, but were not able to T Stubbs 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 victory over gets little respect and even less attention. come through.” Kimberly Po-Messerli/ in Po-Messerli’s tale of becoming a dou- Po-Messerli is not happy with the fact the U.S. Open Women’s Doubles final. The bles specialist is not your typical “I am a that doubles receives little interest from winners were overjoyed with their success player story”.“It is pretty funny, when I was tennis fans. But, she understands why it because it matched their Wimbledon cham- in college (UCLA), I did better in doubles,” happens. “We are not ticket sellers,” she pionship result. For Tauziat there was sad- she said. “When I turned pro, I did better in admitted. “If we had more press, doubles ness not just because of the score, but that singles. I also played doubles, but I enjoyed would become more important. There is the U.S. Open was her last . She most of my early success in singles. After 8 not much glamour in doubles and people plans to retire at the end of the year. years, I had enough and decided to play only want to pay to watch the players they Po-Messerli was down too. “It is very doubles.” know.” disappointing because we were so close,” Though they are played on a tennis Though a realist, Po-Messerli is quick she said after the match. “It was just a mat- court, singles and doubles are not alike. to point out that spectators can benefit ter of a couple of points. If we had gotten “They are completely different games,” Po- from watching doubles. “People can see a them, the result would have been different.” Messerli said. “You practice differently for relationship between players on a team,” Raymond admitted, “even though we singles than you do for doubles. You hit dif- she said. “They can see how well the play- had a win against them at Wimbledon, this ferent shots and you use the court in a dif- ers communicate and deal with situations.” was a whole different ball of wax. They’re ferent way.” Looking toward the future, Po-Messerli playing better than they were two months Po-Messerli and Tauziat became a tan- and Tauziat, having already qualified for the ago. Though we got the first set under our dem almost by happenstance. “We had year-end Sanex Women’s Tennis Association belt pretty easily, it was a battle. We just known each other for a long time and Championships in Munich scheduled for the dug deep. We just fought and fought. We Nathalie wasn’t going to play with end of October, will play selected tourna- had to.” (Alexandra) Fusai anymore,” Po-Messerli ments this fall. "I am going to Europe and Besides women’s doubles, Po-Messerli said. “At first she was going to team with play Filderstadt, Zurich and possibly Linz,” played mixed doubles with Don Johnson. Arantxa (Sanchez Vicario), but Arantxa Po-Messerli said. “Nathalie will be playing The duo dropped a 7-6, 6-4 semifinal deci- decided she was going to play a few tour- more since she is trying to also qualify in sion to Raymond/. In 2000, Po- naments with Martina (Navratilova). singles for the Championships.” Messerli/Johnson won Wimbledon and in Nathalie didn’t like that idea. She wanted to With Tauziat retiring, Po-Messerli was 1999 they were U.S. Open finalists. This year, play with one partner, so we got together.” asked who she would team with in the she and Tauziat have been finalists at Doubles can be tough particularly if future. “Right now, I have no idea,” she Indoor, Nice and and semifinal- one player is on and the other is off. “I’m said. “I am going to give it a lot of thought ists at Wimbledon and Strausbourg. not going to play doubles with someone I over the next few months. I may decide to The final was played early, before a don’t enjoy playing with,” Po-Messerli said. “I retire too.”

2 Junior And Adult Tournament Competitors The Southern Tennis Association Take Notice staff and many people from the local tennis community who are on USTA committees This is a partial list of the changes in USTA • Selection of Players for USTA Super National Selection List for Boys’ 16, had a busy U.S. Open. Each day, beginning regulations that take effect in January of the coming year: Boys’ and Girls’ 12 & 14 age divisions the Sunday before Labor Day and for the (Regulation III. A.5.e.i) • Point Penalty System (Regulation III.A.11) balance of that week, there were meetings. I S SU E: Players on the Super National Once the workday was done, most headed I S SU E: The system changes the penalty Selection List (SNSL) who have submit- for violations in tournament events from to the National Tennis Center for evening ted timely entries will be accepted in the Warning, Point, Default to Point, Game, draw as follows: In the Boy’s 16, Boy’s matches. It is interesting to note that sev- Default. and Girl’s 12 & 14 - players numbered enty-five percent of the players in the finals • Minimum Requirements for National 1-40 for a 192 draw and players num- hailed from Southern California and partici- Junior Rankings (Regulation X.A.1) bered 1-25 for a 128 draw. In the Boy’s and Girl’s 18 and Girl’s 16, players num- pated in SCTA programs as juniors. That's I S SU E: The change applies to Level 6 bered 1-60 for a 192 draw and 1-40 for a events which are local junior tournaments. a compelling statistic for a game that is as 12 8 d r aw. international as tennis. Results from such events will no longer count toward a junior national ranking, NOTE: Entries are no longer based on the As for the meeting side of the ledger, thus reducing the number of total partic- top 25, 40 or 60 that enter, but rather the Plan for Growth, the 4 year-old partnership ipation points required for a junior players who are numbered 1-25, 1-40 or between USTA, tennis teaching organiza- national ranking by two points. In the 1-60. All other players will need to com- pete in Designated Tournaments to be tions and the Tennis Industry Association past, a player was allowed to receive two points for participation in Level 6 events. endorsed or play National Open events. (TIA) to increase tennis participation, has Some Level 6 tournaments may be count- Anyone interested in receiving the full produced results. The goal of 800,000 new ed toward national ranking. The SCTA text of changes approved at the USTA players will be achieved by year’s end. Plan must apply to have a Level 6 event, with a semi-annual meeting held during the U.S. Open may request a copy from the for Growth II starts next year, with USTA strong player field to count for national ranking for 2002, by October 1st. Southern California Tennis Association. incentives to recruit and retain adults, and bring kids into Team Tennis. The TIA will drop the “Free Lesson Blitz” and produce a player booklet for adults, cooperative media Hall Of Fame And IC Team Up ad purchases with local Community Tennis Mark Winters Associations and use the Cartoon Television Network to highlight Team Tennis for Youth. t was called “Newport The SCTA Membership Committee in ” and wants to test a tiered membership and dues Ishowcased the organ- izing efforts of the package, which will offer new members a International Tennis Hall menu of benefits. of Fame and the Inter- Echoing the importance of team play national Lawn Tennis for youth, both the National Junior Tennis Club (ILTC). Held at the Waldorf Astoria on League and Schools Tennis must include a September 7th, eighteen percentage of their players in USA Team Member of Tennis Hall of Hall of Fame inductees Tennis (Youth) as a goal. Fame and newly elected including president . Addie, , Maria Be sure to look for changes that affect Mark Winters with the Honorable Robert Kelleher and Sigrid Draper. Photos: Art Seitz Bueno, Rosie Casals, Joe Cullman, , juniors and adults in the story “Tournament the Honorable Robert Kelleher, , Jan Competitors Take Notice.” Kodes, Merv Rose, , , , Vic Sexias, , , Tony Trabert and were in attendance. The gala, which featured a silent auction, raised Henry Talbert over $600,000 for the Hall of Fame. At a separate ILTC gathering received the Bill Executive Director, Johnston Award and Casals received the Sarah Palfrey Danzig Award (both of which are present- Southern California Tennis Association ed annually for sportsmanship and commitment to the sport).

3 Mercedes-Benz Cup Behind The Scenes

Ronita Elder

s Director of Multi-Cultural Partici- pation, the Mercedes-Benz Cup A has allowed me full access to the tournament for the past three years. In that time, I have brought young people from the community to learn about what goes on behind the scenes. This year’s experience was particularly noteworthy because it was the tournament’s 75th anniversary. Those who took part in the behind the scenes adventure are among the best young players in the section. They attend Los Alamitos High School, John Muir Elementary, and Long Beach Poly High School. Several college students were involved, and so were participants from Safe Passage Foundation and youngsters from the Harvard Park Recreation Center. In this setting, they were able to learn about all the sides of pro tennis, particularly the business aspect. Each individual was asked to share impressions of the tourna- Ronita Elder with the Barnum family and friends were able to spend time behind the scenes at the ment. Their appreciation and enjoyment of Mercedes-Benz Cup. the experience was easy to glean from the following excerpts. in charge of the tournament. To me, it was This was a once in a lifetime experience a great experience because I had been to a because it was more than just people play- “We got to stay in the corporate suite tournament just like this one a long time ing tennis. It was the people behind the and watch a tennis match. Later, we hit with ago just to watch a match, but this time I scenes who made it possible. There were . I liked the concert with Eden’s was able to see how the tournament was thousands of people of all ages who volun- Crush the best. The last match I saw was put together and how much effort people teered their time to help run this tourna- the celebrity match. That match was hilari- put into a successful tournament.” ment because of their love for the game of ous. Agassi and Sampras were pantomiming –Jackie Barnum, age 16 tennis.” each other.” –Steven Thai, age 15 –Albert Barnbum, age 14 “I had just shaken hands and taken a picture with Jan-Michael Gambill. I thought I “I had the opportunity to see ongoing was going to fall over and die. Man, he is matches from close to the player’s benches. gorgeous and hot and so fine; oh and he has I could feel the electricity and excitement of a great personality as well.” the players as they played and took their –Jessica Lai, age 14 UCLA rest breaks. I also had the opportunity to 420 Charles E. Young Drive West go into the pressroom during post-match “James Blake was a . If you , CA 90024 press conferences with the players. It was want a good role model to look up to, I (310) 208-3838 www.usta.com/scta interesting to hear talk about suggest that you pick him. He’s cool. He his quarterfinal match, as well as his future has a good personality and he’s a great STAFF schedule. I was also present at the press tennis player” Mark Winters - Executive Editor conference with where he –Hubert Barnum, age 15 CONTRIBUTORS addressed his stamina and perseverance in Henry Talbert - Executive Director the quarterfinals, in which he lost the first “Once the match was over, it didn’t Annette Buck - Director Adult & Senior Tennis set and came back to win.” matter who won; the fans appreciated both John Lansville - Manager of Player Development –Rachel Gunther, UCLA Senior players with their great efforts and for put- Arlene Barco, Becky Edles - Rye, Dona ting on a show for them. I’ve never truly Garcia - Egger, Lesley Guajardo, Mike Meissenburg, Five other teens and I received a tour. appreciated being a tennis fan until I partici- Darren Potkey and Lesley Waite We were introduced to people who were pated in the Behind The Scenes program.

4 Mercedes-Benz Cup Agassi Caps Sensational Week Winning 75th Mercedes-Benz Cup Title; Sampras Selected “Champion of Champions”

ndre Agassi, a seven-time Grand al Men’s Invitational Doubles Slam winner, defeated Pete involving former Mercedes- A Sampras, holder of 13 Grand Slam Benz Cup champions. The titles, 6-4, 6-2 in the Diamond Anniversary teams winning the round-robin Mercedes-Benz Cup final. The match was competitions were Dent and viewed by a sellout crowd of 7,109 along (the Arthur Ashe with a national television audience on Fox Flight), and and Jim Sports Net. Pugh (the Besides Agassi and Sampras, the draw Flight). included three-time champion Other special activities , 2000 U.S. Open winner during the tournament includ- , defending Mercedes-Benz Cup ed: The Wilson Clinic where champion Michael , last year’s finalist children had an opportunity to Jan Michael Gambill, talented teen Andy learn valuable tennis skills from Roddick, along with international stars was one of the Wilson teaching staff and the former champions , Carlos Moya and Greg to attend the final. meet tournament performers; Rusedski. Nine of the last 10 Grand Slam Photos: Cynthia Lum Racquet Days which enabled singles winners participated in the tourna- Mercedes-Benz Cup winner . individuals who donated rac- ment. During their careers, Agassi, Kuerten, quets, (that will be used in entry-level Moya, Safin and Sampras have each held the Southern California Tennis Association pro- No. 1 ranking position. grams), to attend the first two day sessions Bob and , the twins from of the tournament free; Pavilion Kids’ Day Camarillo, turned back Gambill and Roddick featured Bob and Mike Bryan, as well as 7-5, 7-6 to win their first Mercedes-Benz their father Wayne Bryan, a leading tennis Cup doubles title. coach, and Taylor Dent giving a clinic where The 87,161 attendance for the week set youngsters, received a gift and had an a record. So did the four night and three opportunity to watch the matches and day sesson sellouts. “A Night at the Net” learn about the game; Youth Days gave kicked off the historic week. “Team “A Night at the Net” drew raves. some 3,000 youngsters, from the Los Sampras” (Sampras, David Spade, Kelsey Angeles area YMCAs and junior programs, Grammer) edged “Team Agassi” (Agassi, an opportunity to improve their tennis Greg Kinnear, Matthew Perry), 21-20, in a skills and meet Mercedes-Benz Cup players pro/celebrity doubles challenge. Former ( also did a special Youth Day); Senior tour star was the match mas- Day which was hosted by Vic Braden and ter of ceremonies and actor/comedian Fred gave indivduals 50 and older Willard was the chair umpire. a chance to participate in a brunch, question Proceeds from the event benefit and answer session and watch the day’s MusiCares‚ the Recording Academy’s chari- matches; Ladies Day, presented by adidas Kids were the focus at Pavilions Kids’ Day. table foundation, which focuses on health and Tony & Tina, provided guests with a and human services for the music commu- took place between the singles and doubles tennis clinic, a luncheon catered by P.F. nity. Pop stars Eden’s Crush put on an finals. In an informal spectator’s survey Chang’s and a fashion show courtesy of adi- entertaining pre-match show. Jazz legend Sampras was selected the tournament’s das, as well as a choice of a manicure or Arturo Sandoval performed the National greatest singles champion, and John McEnroe massage by experts, Tony & Tina. Anthem. “A Night at the Net” raised nearly and Fleming the best doubles team. Proceeds from the Mercedes-Benz $100,000. The first “All-American Shootout” was Cup, held in conjunction with UCLA, bene- In conjunction with the 75th anniver- won by former Stanford NCAA champion fit the Southern California Tennis sary, a “Parade of Champions” featuring Jack Alex Kim, who earned a wild card into the Association (SCTA) and UCLA grassroots Kramer, , , Barry main draw. It kicked off the Mercedes-Benz programs. The 2002 Mercedes-Benz Cup is MacKay, , , , Cup competition. Lavar Harper-Griffith and scheduled July 19-28. ,Brian Gottfried,Ross Cass,Peter Lester Cook won the Doubles Shootout For information regarding tickets, hos- Fleming, , , and also earned a main draw wild card. pitality, special events or sponsorship pack- , , Agassi and Sampras Another popular feature was the annu- ages, call (310) 824-1010.

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Team adidas included Sophie Goldschmidt, Michael Doubles Shootout winner Lester Cook was popular with Lata and Ryan Macaulay. League players. Chuck Nelson and Tina Karwasky handled the Greg Experience while Julia Boserup and Walker Kehrer Rusedski were Youth representatives. with Central Coast Prix performers.

Team Tennis for Youth was in the Straus Stadium spotlight...... Photos: Mark Winters Community Tennis grant recipients.

Kid’s Day And Youth Days Taylor Dent was taken to Great Success class at the School Tennis exhibition. ver the course of the week, thousands of kids attend- Oed the Mercedes-Benz Cup at the Los Angeles Tennis Center, UCLA. Not only did the youngsters have an oppor- tunity to watch world class tennis, they also had a chance to play on the short courts set up in Pauley Pavillion. With Junior an endeavor of this sort, success is based on teamwork. A Satellite deserved thanks is extended to the following who played an players were important role in making Kid’s Day and Youth Days won- in Mercedes- derful experiences: Sport Wall, Kids Teaching Kids, Wilson Benz Cup action Advisory Staff pros, Sonya Andre, Lee DeYoung, Melissa during Esmero, Dee Henry, Drew Hoskins, Brenda Johnson, Between Leonard Johnson, Margaret Kelly, Ty Lynch, Mary Match Michiluk, Nabil Najjar, Nana Talevi, Yorland Tellez and Activities. John Thomas.

Youth Days were fun. Wilson Super Excellence lived up to its name......

6 Mercedes-Benz Cup

Junior Player of the Year, Most Improved Player and Sportsmanship award winners were featured.

League coordinators make things happen. Photos: Mark Winters

The 75th anniversary of men’s tennis in Los Angeles...Andre and Pete...Record- setting crowds... Former champions...

Palisades Park was part of the action. And the Before/ Between Match AAF/NJTL participants were fans of Andre Agassi. Activities along with a collection of events which focused attention on Southern California Tennis Association Wheelchair tennis was showcased in Between Match Activities. programs... adidas Youth Day was special. Community Tennis leaders with 1966 tournament winner Allen Fox.

K-Swiss Summer Grand Prix made fans smile.

Sarah Walker, Jean Noel Grinda and Petya Marinova were stars of the salute to College Tennis.

Senior Recognition found Dee Williams Horne, Pam Austin, Doubles specialist with Doubles Grand Prix stars. Judy Louie and Charleen Hillebrand in the spotlight.

7 Player Development

John Lansville

“First ”: A High School Team Tournament

T he Southern California Tennis Association, CIF Southern Section and Wilson have started an exciting new event for high school teams. CIF Southern California schools can nominate teams to compete in tournaments that will take place on October 6th and October 13th at seven locations throughout Southern California. “First Serve” is SCTA Stars: Derrick Bauer, Garrett Snyder, designed for players who are playing high school tennis, but not ranked in the top 150. Malcolm Scatliffe, Matt Loucks, Patrick The SCTA is optimistic this concept will be successful and can become a part of pro- Buchanan, Chris Surapol and coach Matias grams offered by Los Angeles schools, along with institutions in the and Polonsky. Central sections. Junior Davis ...... Cup Play Junior Federation Cup Is A Winner

Southern California last won this Junior Northern California in the semifinals, event in 1995. Since that success a Federation Cup Southern California faced Southern in the number of sectional teams have winners: Natalie Braverman, final. After the singles, Southern was ahead appeared in the finals. This year’s Dianne Matias, 3-2. Angie Haynes, playing No. 2, led the team cruised into the semifinals. , way. She lost no more than four games in Facing Southern, the top seeded Angela Haynes, her singles matches during the event. Brooke Borisoff Southern California was on its and Lori Stern Braverman kept her undefeated streak going game leading 3-2 after the singles. with coach John with another singles win. Doubles proved to be disappointing Pierre Fruttero. Behind by a point, it all came down to as Southern swept both matches in doubles. Southern California won at the No. straight sets. The team rebounded 2 position to tie the score. Haynes and to defeat New England 5-2 to cap- Zalameda were down in the third set, but ture third place. battled back to give Southern California the RESULTS: With 21 titles in 51 years of competition, championship with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory. the Southern California Tennis Association It is important to note that during the tour- Zachar Pasanen (NE) d. has been the Junior Federation Cup winner nament, the section did not lose a doubles Matt Loucks (SC) 0-6, 7-6, 6-4 more than any other section. The record is match. Derrick Bauer (SC) d. even more impressive when one realizes FINAL RESULTS: Andres Reyes (NE) 6-2, 6-1 the next closest section is Northern California with 8 championships, Southern (S) d. Dianne Matias (SCTA) Patrick Buchanan (SC) d. has seven, and Western and , six 7-5, 6-2 Hans Plukas (NE) 6-2, 7-5 each. With Iris Ichim, Kim Anh-Nguyen and Angie Haynes (SCTA) d. Jennifer Smith (S) Malcolm Scatliffe (SC) d. Shantanu Dianne Matias leading the way, Southern 6-2, 6-1 Dhaka (NE) 7-5, 3-0, Retired California sent one of its strongest teams to Kristin Cargill (S) d. Lori Stern (SCTA) this year’s event. Unfortunately, Ichim was 6-4, 6-3 Phil Charm (NE) d. Chris Surapol injured two days prior to the start and (SC) 6-4, 6-2 Anh-Nguyen qualified for a women’s profes- Jaime Peisel (S) d. Riza Zalameda (SCTA) Surapol/Buchanan d. sional event in Carlsbad. After a lot of 6-3, 6-2 Pasanen/Charm 6-4, 7-6 scrambling, Riza Zalameda and Natalie Natalie Braverman (SCTA) d. Kacie Anson (S) Braverman stepped in to replace those 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 Scatliffe/ Garrett Snyder (SC) d. players. Haynes/Zalameda (SCTA) d. Burdette/Smith Boe-Wiegaard/Plukas (NE) Though the top seed, SCTA was not (S) 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 really the favorite because the team lacked experience. After winning two matches, Brooke Borisoff/Matias (SCTA) d. then claiming a taxing victory over Cargill/Peisel 6-4, 7-5

8 Player Development

Proper Tennis Attire, Best Of The Best Please! Super National Hard Court results included: What tennis attire is appropriate for tour- nament play? The best answer is to give Girls 18’s singles winner - examples of inappropriate wear. This Boys 14’s singles winner - Gary Sacks includes: tube tops, workout clothes, span- Girls 16’s doubles winners - Anne Yelsey/Riza Zalameda dex, ultra baggy shorts, sports bras as tops, Boys 12’s singles finalist - Jason Jung excessively revealing attire, and T-shirts with alcohol or other inappropriate logos. With Girls 12’s singles finalist - Logan Hansen this in mind, players are asked to dress Boys 14’s doubles finalists - Skate Gorham/Gary Sacks appropriately for tournaments. Girls 16’s singles third place - ...... Boys 14’s doubles third place - Scott Hohenstein/Blake Muller Boys 18’s singles fourth place - Lester Cook Boys 16’s singles fourth place - Jamil Al-Agba Summer Success Zone Girls 16’s singles fourth place - Riza Zalameda Darren Potkey Girls 14’s singles fourth place - Jessica Nguyen Girls 12’s doubles fourth place - Hansen/Maggie Mello S outhern California once again had out- standing representation at the summer Zone Team Championships. At the 14’s, Girl’s 18 held in Delray Beach, Florida, the section winner won both the boy’s and girl’s titles. In 16’s Amber Liu play at Austin, Texas, Southern California and her coach won the girl’s title. In Tucson, Arizona at Emanuel the 12’s, Southern California was the winner Udozorh of both the boy’s and girl’s team champi- (“Easy”). onship. Whenever success is realized, it is due to the players and people behind the scenes. For this reason thanks are extend- Girl’s 16 and Hard Court winners ed to the following coaches: Adam Brewer, Riza Zalameda and Anne Yelsey. Terry Chambers, Dave McKinney, Eric Steidlmayer, Eric Mann, Simon Paek, Brian Giffin, Mark McCampbell, Daren Richer, Girl’s 12 Daryl Ahrens, Anna Hedden, Chuck finalist Kingman, Bill Reynolds and Tim Logan Schnaible. Hansen.

Boy’s 14 winner Gary Sacks.

Undefeated Boy’s 14 Zonals team: Drew Evert (tournament director), Jake Smith, Skate Gorham, Grant Robertson, Dave McKinney (coach); not pic- tured Wes Burrows and Zach Wolfe.

9 Sizzling Year For AAF/NJTL Challenging Arlene Barco Becky Edles–Rye

he Amateur Athletic Foundation/ National ven before the Gar Glenney Cup Junior Tennis League’s (AAF/NJTL) year began E started, it proved to be a challenge. T with over 150 park directors and tennis One team dropped out at the last instructors attending an orientation which fea- minute; another lost two players the day it tured guest speakers Jack Kramer, Pam Shriver, left for the competition against Northern and vice president of the AAF, Patrick Escobar. California in Tiburon. Add the fact that, the Last summer, more than 6,000 youngsters opponent assembled a formidable team and were given tennis instruction at 150 locations it is easy to understand that although SoCal AAF/NJTL youngsters had an opportunity to throughout Southern California. Four of the battled hard, NorCal finished as the winner. learn more about the game and have fun. program participants hit with Andre Agassi at The SoCal participants, particularly the the Mercedes-Benz Cup in a Between Match Girl’s 15’s, showed a lot of heart. Dressed in Activity. Because the display was so entertaining matching outfits both days, they donned zinc Agassi and the crowd didn’t want it to end. oxide (“war paint”) and pulled out a team Once the summer lesson schedule was win. Kudos to all the participants who com- complete, four Special Activity Days were held. peted with determination, class and great Three took place at Whittier Narrows Tennis attitude. Center with one held at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. Over 1,200 participants RESULTS: were involved in the Tennis Carnivals and Boy’s 12 – Alpine Hills, Portola Valley (coach Youngsters throughout the section were involved. round robin competitions. Chris Bradley) d. Orange County, Lido Isle In September, 24 locations in the section (coach Jon Flagg). began their Year-Round sessions. A novel new Boy’s 15 – Elk Grove Racquet Club (coach program called Jack Kramer's KIK (Kids Dexter Fong) d. Orange County, Palisades Instructing Kids) was introduced. Fifteen young Tennis Club (coach Kevin Maguire). people, who have been involved in NJTL, went through a program where they learned how to Boy’s 18 – Courtside Tennis Club, Los Gatos teach tennis. In time, they will work as instructors. (coach Tim Sunderland) d. San Diego, Southwestern College Tennis Center (coach For more information about the Amateur Ernie Gapud). Athletic Foundation/National Junior Tennis League call Arlene Barco (310) 208-3838 Girl’s 12 - Courtside Tennis Club, Los Gatos Special Activity Days were a success. Ext. 234. (coach Tricia Sunderland) d. Orange County, Heritage Park (coach Chris Emery and Carrie Barris). N AMES• I N • T HE• N EWS Girl’s 15 - Ventura, Oxnard Tennis Center (coach Mark McCampbell d. Courtside Tennis Club, Los Gatos (coach Tim Akilah Hall of the Challengers Boys and Girls Club in South Central Los Angeles Sunderland). was one of 10 winners in the Third Annual National Junior Tennis League Arthur Girl’s 18 - Courtside Tennis Club , Los Gatos Ashe Essay Contest. Hall received airfare to New York and had an opportunity to (coach Mark Roberts) d. Orange County, attend Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day at the U.S. Open. She attended a professional base- NOCTC (coach Mary Mras). ball game and a Broadway show as well. At the Belgium Open, which was played on clay courts, Rick Draney teamed with Mark Eccelston of Great Britain to defeat Sarah Hunter of Canada/Kevin Whalen of Birmingham, Alabama 6-4, 6-0 in the quad doubles final. At the , Draney/Whalen were finalists in the quad doubles. Steve Baldwin/Derek Bolton were the Antwerp Open doubles winners. Baldwin was a singles finalist. Baldwin and Bolton were members of the U.S. men’s team that participated in the Invacare . Amy McKnight was on the women’s team. Michael Foulks coached and Danny Fik was a member of the junior team. Draney played on the U.S. quad team and Jason Hartnett coached.

The Oxnard girls were winners.

10 All About Links Girl Scouts And Ronita Elder estyle.com Classic Julie Oshiro “ aste of Tennis”, a first time team effort involving T members of the UCLA Alumni Diversity Sixty-three Girl Scouts and their leaders Outreach Council and the Southern California Tennis attended the estyle.com Classic. The Association, was all about establishing links. The idea experience was made even better was to focus on improving the physical fitness and because the group was able to spend nutrition among students attending schools such as time with and Janet Lee, Canfield Elementary, Carthay Center Elementary, both of whom played in the event. Plans Marvin Avenue Elementary, Crenshaw High School, are being made to make this an annual Crozier Middle School, and Hyde Park Elementary. Girl Scouts activity. Students and family members took part in a day of ten- nis held at the Los Angeles Tennis Center - UCLA. Deborah Robinson, a personal fitness trainer, Beau Jones and Baywatch star Jose dancer, and model, kicked off the program with a fitness Solano. Photos: Mark Winters routine that energized all in attendance. Norman and Bobby Tam, Rachael Moss and Brandy Andrews maintained the level of excitement, playing a stellar boys Amy Frazier and Janet Lee (center) with Girl vs. girls match. Ralph Gonzalez, Scout Council troops 866, 120, 1042, 916 and brother of the legendary 1105. Photos: Dona Garcia-Egger Pancho, was the keynote speak- Girl Scout er. He talked about the rich Council diversity of tennis in Southern of San California. He also showed video Fernando Valley - tapes which emphasized the Troop style and grace of Pancho 1042 Gonzalez, Arthur Ashe and . Richard Verches, Irma Martinez, Beau Jones, Norman Tam, Bobby UCLA alumni and individuals Tam and Ronita Elder. from BP (ARCO), Gorilla Marketing, Linda Garnet, M.A.T.K., Nickelodeon Magazine, Omega Scientific, Neidorf Family Foundation and EUR took part in the Corporate & Celebrity Doubles Challenge. Baywatch star Jose Solano and actor Geoff Rivas were the celebrity “names” of note. Fun was the key component. Girl Scout Council of San Fernando Valley - The highlight of the inaugural “Taste of Tennis” was the relationships being forged to Troop 1105 develop tennis. Next year, “Taste of Tennis” plans to involve five more schools and ten more corporations. Photos: Dona Garcia-Egger ...... Living Up To Its Name

ith 244 participants, the 3rd Annual Jackie Tatum Tennis Classic was truly a classic. Played at the WRancho Cienega Tennis Club (RCTC), located at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center, and named for a former General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The tourna- ment was outstanding in every way. This was due to the efforts of RCTC members. Celebrating its 44th anniversary this year, the club has more than 1,000 individuals participating in junior and adult activities. Tournament winners included: Boy’s 8 – Austin Hunsaker; Boy’s 10 – Clay Thompson; Boy’s 14 – Pierre Batton; Boy’s 16 – Dan Nguyen; Boy’s 18 – Patrick Wingfield; Girl’s 8 – Jasmin Harvey; Girl’s 10 – Jordaan Sanford; Girl’s 12 – Jennifer Pan; Girl’s 14 – ; Girl’s 16 – Natalie Jacobs; Girl’s 18 – Andrea Cormann; Men’s Open – Charles Mosley; Women’s Open – Brahna Pastorini; Men’s 3.5 – George Kimura; Boy’s 14 winner Pierre Batton, Men’s 4.0 – Kenneth Johnston; Men’s 4.5 – Cory Moore; Men’s 5.0 – Eddie Gonzalez; Women’s 3.0 – Jackie Tatum and Boy’s 14 finalist Carmen Hill; Women’s 3.5 – Tandisizine Rhone; Women’s 4.5 – Renea McZeal. Julian Tiangco.

11 Nation’s Cup Doubles Ronita Elder

Victoria Ybarra, Jessica Lai and Steven Surjue were some of the participants.

The Nation’s Cup was a great experience.

he flags of the USA, Mexico, Ghana, and , flags as cutthroat as a regular tournament” (Anthony Pham) to “it put T from 17 nations in all, were proudly flying. The Nation’s Cup tennis in its place, in this community” (Gabriel Jacob). Doubles Tournament showcased tennis on an international junior, The Nations Cup was held in conjunction with the African senior, open and family level. In its second year, the event’s goal is to Marketplace & Cultural Faire, an activity that in the past four years has promote participation in tennis. twice been on the list of “Top 100 Events in North America”. Fuel Up, The Novice and Advanced family divisions accomplished this Lift Off L.A along with a 10-minute Community Health Council’s Reach task. Comments of those who participated ranged from “fun - not 2001 fitness presentation were also part of AM & CF program...... ferring to a four-year institution. an opportunity to improve their skills Community Colleges: Ease of Admission: Any student 18 years before transferring. An Academic and of age or holding a high school diploma may Student/athletes dissatisfied with their attend. university experience can make the decision Tennis Alternative to attend a Community College and work Cost: Students pay only $11 per academic on academics and/or athletic pursuits. unit. The admission policy for foreign stu- Mike Meissenburg Finally, tennis players anxious to participate dents and non-residents differ, and so do in more than one intercollegiate sport have his year marks the 100th anniversary of charges (approximately $150 per unit). Community Colleges in America. With a better chance of doing so at a Community T Meeting Requirements: A comprehen- 107 institutions, California has the largest College (two of the players on Irvine Valley sive schedule of General Education classes, Community College system in the country. Community College women’s tennis team which are transferable to most four year Most of these schools have comprehensive participate in two other sports including institutions, is offered. There is the added athletic programs that include both men's volleyball, badminton and golf; several of advantage that classes are taught by qualified and women's tennis. Individuals with a players on the school’s men’s team also take professors instead of graduate assistants (as Community College background who have part in soccer). they often are at four-year institutions). gone on to distinguish themselves in tennis On a personal note, about 90% of the Classes are usually small and the campus set- include: Hank Pfister (a member of the men who played on teams I’ve coached have ting is much more intimate than that found at Southern California Tennis Association’s transferred to a university and earned ten- larger universities. Furthermore, California Board of Directors); Larry Stefanki (coach nis scholarships (at schools like Loyola Community College graduates who earn of ); (coach of Marymount, University of Hawaii, Cal Poly Associate of Arts degrees receive admission Andre Agassi) and Ken Stuart (owner of Pomona,etc.).In closing,I would like to preference into California State Colleges Palisades Tennis Club). Many former point out that the Community College and the University of California system. Community College performers have System is great for young men and women enjoyed professional success in fields such Additional Benefits: Because the system who need time to mature socially, academi- as medicine, law, engineering, business and is so large, student/athletes who want to cally and athletically. computer science. live at or near their home, and compete in There are many reasons why high familiar surroundings, can easily do so. Editor’s Note: (Mike and Joan Meissenburg school student/athletes should think about Those who are not academically or athleti- are the men’s and women’s tennis coaches attending Community College before trans- cally prepared for a four-year university have at Irvine Valley Community College.)

12 San Diego District

Leagues And More

Lesley Waite

he 73rd San Diego District Champion- Local winning teams advance to the Sectional Mixed Doubles League is November 20. ship served up excellent tennis as sum- Championships at UCLA December 1 & 2 for Competition takes place Saturday after- T mer wound down. A record 798 women and December 8 & 9 for men. noons from January through March. The entrants competed in a myriad of age, NTRP Balboa Tennis Club hosts the USA 3.5 player fee is $18.00 (the captain's $16.00 fee and family events. Samuel Adam Webster League National Championships, October 11 is waived). Participants must have a valid and Kim Simonsen won the Open singles - 14 and will host the USA 4.5 Senior League NTRP rating and be a USTA member. titles. Visit www.sandiegotennis.com for National Championships October 25 - 28. Leagues are offered at 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and results and photos. The best grassroots players, from the 17 5.0 levels. A minimum of six and a maximum The San Diego Super Senior Doubles USTA sections, will take part. of 12 players is required for a team. Call League, sponsored by the SDDTA added a Deadline date for the 2002 USA (858) 755-8110 to register a team. Women's 3.5 division to go with the Men's 3.5s. Started in 2000 as a pilot program to provide team competition for performers Youth Tennis San Diego 65 and Over, weekly matches are played at Noon from September until November. Since high noon is a slack time at many DATES TO NOTE tennis facilities, securing a court reserva- October 9 – 14: of Northern Arizona and University of tion is easy. Men's teams include: U.S. Open Wheelchair Tennis Champion- Las Vegas. Admission is free and play Coronado Tennis Center, captained by John ships will be held at the Barnes Tennis begins at 8 a.m. Lepore, Ocean Hills Country Club, cap- Center. Admission is free. Come out and tained by Andy Anderson and San Diego November 17th: watch these skilled athletes perform. Hilton Hotel Resort, captained by Ed Luce. MatchPoint Ball - “An Evening in Tuscany”, Women's teams are: Balboa Tennis Club, October 25 – 29: the Youth Tennis San Diego annual gala, captained by Fran McCloskey, Bay Point, Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) will take place at the Sheraton Hotel and captained by Ann Dunn, Kit Carson Park, Women’s Regional Championships are Marina. This is your opportunity to spend captained by Darlene O'Brien and Surf & sponsored by Omni, with 17 colleges par- an evening among strolling musicians, Turf Tennis Club, captained by Mary Lou ticipating in the tournament. They are: streetside markets, while eating wonderful McMillan. Next year, it is hoped the Senior SDSU, UCSB, University of Arizona, CS Italian food. A silent auction and live Doubles League will add a 4.5 division. Northridge,USC,UCI,USD,UCLA,ASU, auction plus a wonderful band will make this Fall Men's Doubles League and “Girl’s CS Fullerton, Pepperdine, San Luis Obispo, a memorable night. To make a reservation Nite Out” Doubles League are underway. Long Beach State, UCR, Loyola, University call (619) 221-9000......

Standout Facilities

Lake Murray Tennis Club in San Diego and Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells were two of the 19 sites across the country that received 2001 USTA Facility Awards. (Pictured - Indian Wells Tennis Garden.)

13 Tournament Schedule

NOVEMBER 3-4 NOVEMBER 10-18 CORONADO JUNIOR CLASSIC 6TH CANYON CREST JUNIOR SATELLITE JUNIORS Coronado Tennis Association TOURNAMENT BG18-10s Canyon Crest Country Club OCTOBER – DECEMBER S-$25 Deadline: October 29 Satellite BG18-8s Daryl Oya, P.O. Box 180115 S-$25 Deadline: November 6 Coronado, CA 92178 (619) 435-2884 Brett Stephenson, 975 Country Club Drive NOVEMBER 3-4 OCTOBER 20-21 Riverside, CA 92506 (909) 274-7907 NORTH COUNTY TENNIS PATRONS ALEX CASTANEDO JUNIOR SATELLITE JUNIOR SATELLITE NOVEMBER 10-18 TOURNAMENT North County Tennis Patrons 7TH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR Youth Tennis San Diego Satellite BG18-10s SECTIONAL DOUBLES Satellite BG18-10sd S-$23 Deadline: October 25 USTA/Southern California - So. California S-$20 Deadline: October 12 Renee Faulstich, BG18-10d, MX18-10d Alex Castanedo, P.O. Box 230256 D-$28 Deadline: October 19 4490 West Point Loma Boulevard Encinitas, CA 92023 (760) 402-8900 John Lansville, P.O. Box 240015 San Diego, CA 92107-1006 (619) 221-9000 NOVEMBER 3-11 Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115 (310) 208-3838 OCTOBER 20-28 2ND SAFE PASSAGE FALL CLASSIC NOVEMBER 10-18 8TH SALTZ TA FALL JUNIOR SATELLITE JUNIOR SATELLITE 9TH LAGUNA NIGUEL JUNIOR SATELLITE Lakewood Tennis Center Safe Passage Tennis Program TOURNAMENT Satellite BG18-10s Satellite BG16-8s Laguna Niguel Racquet Club S-$26 Deadline: October 12 S-$20 Satellite BG18-8s, BG18-10d Danny Saltz, Tony Brock, LAJCC Safe Passage, 350 Bixel St. S-$25 D-$28 Deadline: November 3 4212 Clubhouse Drive Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 989-2141 Mark Spearman, 23500 Clubhouse Drive Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 496-3530 NOVEMBER 10-11 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 496-2070 x12 OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 4 6TH VENTURA COUNTY JUNIOR NOVEMBER 16-18 14TH COSTA MESA JUNIOR SATELLITE SATELLITE TOURNAMENT MONROVIA JUNIOR SATELLITE TOURNAMENT Oxnard Tennis Center TOURNAMENT Costa Mesa Tennis Club Satellite BG18-10s Satellite BG18-8s, 1st round consolation S-$20 Deadline: October 31 Monrovia High School S-$24 Deadline: October 20 Mark McCampbell, Satellite B18-8s, G18-10sd, B18-10d Hank Lloyd, 880 Junipero Drive 801 Hobson Way S-$23 D-$32 Deadline: November 13 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 557-0211 Oxnard, CA 93024 (805) 483-2600 Corey Brown, 4935 Ursula Ave. #6 Los Angeles, CA 90008 (323) 293-9091 OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 10-11 NOVEMBER 17-25 16TH J.P. YAMASAKI MEMORIAL WINTER CLASSIC JUNIOR SATELLITE JUNIOR TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT THANKSGIVING VACATION JUNIOR TOURNAMENT Orange County Tennis Academy Youth Tennis San Diego BG18-10s, BG18-12d Satellite BG18-10s Youth Tennis San Diego S-$28 D-$36 Deadline: October 12 S-$20 Deadline: November 2 BG18-10s, BG18-12d Mike Nelson, Ridgeline Country Club, Alex Castanedo, S-$26 D-$30 Deadline: November 1 1051 Meads 4490 West Point Loma Boulevard Anne Podney, 4490 W Point Loma Blvd. Orange, CA 92869 (714) 771-2410 San Diego, CA 92107-1006 (619) 221-9000 San Diego, CA 92107-1006 (858) 581-3632

NOVEMBER 3 NOVEMBER 10-12 NOVEMBER 23-25 MICHAEL AMADOR JUNIOR SATELLITE 11TH ARCADIA JUNIOR SATELLITE 10TH THANKSGIVING WEEKEND JUNIOR TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT Urban Village Tennis Center Rusty Miller Tennis Academy California Tennis Association For Satellite BG16-10s Satellite BG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18-10d Underprivileged Youths S-$20 Deadline: October 31 S-$26 D-$30 Deadline: November 1 BG18-8s, BG18-10d Jennifer Revilla, Urban Village Tennis Center, Rusty Miller, S-$29 D-$34 Deadline: November 9 4380 Landis Street P.O. Box 2486 Fred Williams, P.O. Box 361396 San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 641-6107 Orange, CA 92859 (714)998-4000 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 933-6941

14 Tournament Schedule

NOVEMBER 23-25 DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 26-31 15TH RACQUET CENTRE FALL JUNIOR MARRIOTT RANCHO LAS PALMAS 11TH SO CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS SATELLITE TOURNAMENT JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNIOR TOURNAMENT Racquet Center-South Pasadena Marriott's Las Palmas Resort Calif Tennis Association For Underprivileged Satellite BG18-10s BG18-10s Yo u t h s S-$25 S-$35 D-$30 Deadline: December 13 BG18-8s, BG18-10d Chandler Thomas, 920 Lohman Lane Harry Fritz, S-$29 D-$34 Deadline: December 12 South Pasadena, CA 91030 (323) 258-4178 70940 Valerie Circle Fred Williams, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 831-1867 P.O. Box 361396 NOVEMBER 24-25 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 933-6941 UVTC NOVEMBER JUNIOR SATELLITE DECEMBER 7-9 DECEMBER 27-30 TOURNAMENT 11TH SALTZ TENNIS ACADEMY HOLIDAY JUNIOR SATELLITE TOURNAMENT 2001 CHRISTMAS VACATION JUNIOR Urban Village Tennis Center Lakewood Tennis Center TOURNAMENT Satellite BG18-10s Satellite BG18-10s Youth Tennis San Diego S-$20 Deadline: November 21 S-$26 Deadline: November 30 BG18-10s, BG18-12d Jennifer Revilla, 4380 Landis Street Danny Saltz, 4212 Clubhouse Drive S-$26 D-$30 Deadline: December 10 San Diego, CA 92105 (858) 641-6107 Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 496-3530 Anne Podney, DECEMBER 1-2 4490 W Point Loma Blvd DECEMBER 8-9 San Diego, CA 92107-1006 (858)581-3632 5TH CENTRAL COAST JUNIOR SATELLITE TOURNAMENT 3RD SCTA DOUBLES GRAND PRIX MASTERS Foxenwood Tennis & Swim Club USTA/Southern California - So. California Satellite BG18-10s, B18-12d, G18-14d, Grand Prix BG18-10d MX(18,14)d TBD S-$20 D-$22 Deadline: November 25 John Lansville, P.O. Box 240015 Kathie Kiser, 1087 Clubhouse Dr. ADULT, NTRP, Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115 (310) 208-3838 Santa Maria, CA 93455 (805) 937-0085 SENIOR & DECEMBER 8-16 DECEMBER 1-3 13TH DOWNEY JUNIOR SATELLITE PALM VALLEY JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT Palm Valley Tennis Club BG18-10sd Rusty Miller Tennis Academy OCTOBER – DECEMBER S-$25 D-$26 Deadline: November 26 Satellite BG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18-10d Gordon Zawton, Blake Wilcox-Palm Valley S-$26 D-$30 Deadline: November 20 Tennis, Rusty Miller, 39205 Palm Valley Drive P.O. Box 2486 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 322-6624 OCTOBER 18-21 Orange, CA 92859 (714) 998-4000 22ND OJAI FALL HARDCOURT DECEMBER 15-23 DECEMBER 1-9 CHAMPIONSHIPS 27TH CLAREMONT JUNIOR 23RD ANNUAL STONERIDGE JUNIOR Ojai Valley Racquet Club TOURNAMENT HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT M35-80s, M40-80d The Claremont Colleges S-$27 D-$36 Deadline: October 12 Stoneridge Country Club BG18-10s Ryan Gaston, OVAC-Attn: Ryan Gaston, BG18-10sd S-$25 Deadline: December 5 409 South Fox Street S-$22 D-$24 Deadline: November 22 Michael Morgan, 500 E. 9th Street Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 646-7213 Rosann Alva, 17166 Stoneridge Country Club Claremont, CA 91711 (909)607-3563 Poway, CA 92064 (858)487-6668 OCTOBER 20-28 DECEMBER 25-29 UNIVERSITY CITY RACQUET CLUB DECEMBER 1-9 16TH RACQUET CENTRE WINTER JUNIOR TOURNAMENT 38TH ANAHEIM JUNIOR TOURNAMENT SATELLITE TOURNAMENT University City Racquet Club Pearson Park Racquet Center-South Pasadena MWsd, MXd, M(4.5,5.5)sd, W(4.5)sd, BG18-10sd, MX18-10d Satellite BG18-10s MX(4.5)d S-$26 D-$32 Deadline: November 21 S-$25 S-$27 D-$32 Deadline: October 14 Dave Nowick, Chandler Thomas, Jim Ferrari, 237 Citrine Court 920 Lohman Lane 3585 Governor Drive Gardena, CA 90248 (714) 402-1006 South Pasadena, CA 91030 (323) 258-4178 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 452-5683

15 Tournament Schedule

OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 8-11 NOVEMBER 17-25 14TH BRAEMAR SENIOR TOURNAMENT 13TH LONG BEACH SENIOR TOURNAMENT 24TH CAL SERIES COMMUNITY Braemar Country Club El Dorado Tennis Center TOURNAMENT M30-90s, W30-80sd, M30-80d, MX30-50d MW30-80sd, MX(30-40,50,60,70)d Community Services S-$27 D-$32 Deadline: October 19 S-$26 D-$30 Deadline: November 2 MWsd, MXd, M(3.0-3.5,4.5-5.5)s, W(3.5,4.5- Jeff Richards, 4001 Reseda Cathy Jacobsen-Guzy, Billie Jean King Tennis 5.5)s, M(3.0-3.5,4.5,5.5)d, W(3.5,4.5)d Tarzana, CA 91357 (818) 345-3230 Center, 1040 Park Ave. S-$25 D-$30 Deadline: November 9 Long Beach, CA 90804 (562) 438-8509 Virginia Glass, OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 4 P.O. Box 83105 53RD ARCADIA TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 10-18 San Diego, CA 92138 (619) 224-5746 Rusty Miller Tennis Academy 15TH FLINT CANYON GRAND PRIX MWsd, MXd, MW(2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5)sd TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 23-25 S-$28 D-$32 Deadline: October 17 Flint Canyon Tennis Club 7TH THANKSGIVING WEEKEND CLASIC Rusty Miller, P.O. Box 2486 MWs, Md, MXd; Senior M30-85s, The Racquet Center Orange, CA 92859 (714) 998-4000 W(30,40,50,60)s, M(30,40,50,60,70)d, M30-85s, W35-60s, M30-75d W(40,50,60)d S-$33 D-$38 Deadline: November 9 OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 4 S-$30 D-$35 Deadline: November 3 Fred Williams, NORTHRIDGE FALL CLASSIC Horacio Tamborini, 265 Berkshire Ave. P.O. Box 8653 California State University Northridge La Canada, CA 91011 (818) 790-3355 Los Angeles, CA 90008 (323) 290-0908 MWs, Md, MXd, MW(3.5,4.5,5.5)s, M(3.5,4.5,5.5)d NOVEMBER 10-18 NOVEMBER 23-25 S-$35 D-$40 Deadline: October 12 15TH WHITTIER NARROWS NTRP 8TH THANKSGIVING WEEKEND NTRP James Ciuffo, 20230 Hamlin Street TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT Canoga Park, CA 91306 (818) 250-0261 Whittier Narrows Tennis Center California State University Northridge MW(2.5-5.5)sd MW(3.0-5.5)s OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 5 S-$25 D-$30 Deadline: November 4 S-$28 Deadline: November 10 28TH CLAREMONT SENIOR Eric Stephens, 1201 N. Portrero Ave. Ali Ordonez, TOURNAMENT S. El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 442-7358 13083 Hubbard #3 Claremont Tennis Club Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 837-1772 M30-85sd, W30-75sd, MX(30-40,50,60,70)d, NOVEMBER 10-18 1st Rd Consolation COLLAS TENNIS ACADEMY FALL CLASSIC NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 2 S-$30 D-$40 Deadline: October 20 Palm Springs Tennis Center 13TH DOWNEY SENIOR TOURNAMENT Barry Friedman, MWsd, MXd, MW(3.5,4.5,5.5)sd, Rusty Miller Tennis Academy 1777 Monte Vista Avenue MX(3.5,4.5,5.5)d Senior M30-90sd, W30-85sd, MX(30- Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 625-6791 S-$25 D-$30 Deadline: November 3 40,50,60,70)d Erick Collas, S-$28 D-$32 Deadline: November 16 NOVEMBER 2-4 P.O. Box 13044 Rusty Miller, PACIFIC COAST CLAY/HARDCOURT Palm Desert, CA 92255 (760)345-5343 P.O. Box 2486 CHAMPIONSHIPS Orange, CA 92859 (714) 998-4000 La Costa Resort & Spa NOVEMBER 14-18 M(35,45,55,65)sd, W55sd, M(3.5,4.5,5.5)sd, TOP GUN SENIOR TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 2 W(4.5,5.5)sd, MX(4.5,5.5)d Seacliff Tennis Club USTA FATHER & SON NATIONAL S-$28 D-$34 Deadline: October 19 M55-70sd HARDCOURT CHAMPIONSHIPS Lynn Lewis, Deadline: October 24 La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club 3312 Caminito Eastbluff, #129 Jim Haley, 6501 Palm Avenue FSd La Jolla, CA 92037 (760) 931-7501 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 (714) 536-9368 William Kellogg NOVEMBER 3-11 (858) 454-6500 7TH NORTH RANCH COUNTRY CLUB NOVEMBER 17-25 TOURNAMENT 10TH LA HABRA FALL TOURNAMENT DECEMBER 1-9 North Ranch Tennis Club La Habra Tennis Center 19TH HILTON PLAZA RC INVITATIONAL MWs, Md, Wd, MW(35,45,55,65)s, MWsd, MXd, MW(2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5)sd, TOURNAMENT M(35,75)d, W(35,45)d MX(2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5)d Hilton Plaza Racquet Club S-$30 D-$40 Deadline: October 26 S-$24 D-$28 Deadline: November 5 MWsd, M(3.5,4.5,5.5)sd Jonas Wallgard, North Ranch C.C., Bill Carpenter, S-$25 D-$35 Deadline: November 26 4761 Valley Spring Drive 351 S. Euclid Avenue Kurt Haggstrom, 251 N. El Segundo Westlake Village, CA 91361 (805) 497-9421 La Habra, CA 90631(562) 690-5040 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-8997

16 Results

DECEMBER 1-9 Southern California Men's 4.5 - Orange County – Lindborg 25TH ANNUAL MIDWINTER CLASSIC League Sectional Racquet Club I (captain Gary Flowers) d. Pepperdine University Championships Beach Cities - Westchester (captain Jon MWsd, HWd, MW30-85sd, MX(30- Moody) 3-2 40,50,60,70)d, MW(3.5-5.5)sd, FSd, FDd, MSd, MDd Men's 5.0 - Beach Cities – Beach Cities I S-$25 D-$30 Deadline: November 17 (captain Hyman Wong) d. San Fernando Sergiu Boerica, 1759 N Edgemont Street, #6 Valley – Braemar Country Club (captain Jeff Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 660-3790 Richards) 3-0

DECEMBER 1-9 WHITTIER NARROWS YEAR END NTRP TOURNAMEMENT Whittier Narrows Tennis Center MW(3.0-5.5)sd, MX(3.0-5.5)d S-$25 D-$30 Deadline: November 25 Eric Stephens, 1201 N. Portrero Ave. S. El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 442-7358 San Gabriel Valley - Pasadena/ Scholl Men’s 3.0 winners. DECEMBER 8-16 Men’s 3.0 - San Gabriel Valley – Pasadena 21ST INDUSTRY HILLS WINTER CLASSIC /Scholl (captain Chong Tan) d. San Fernando Industry Hills Tennis Center Valley – Primadonnas (captain Alfred Gorman) Beach Cities - Beach Cities 1 Men’s 5.0 winners. MWsd, MW(3.0-4.5,5.5)s 4-1 S-$30 D-$36 Deadline: December 1 Sylvia Rodriguez, One Industry Hills Pkwy. Men's 3.5 - Orange County – El Dorado Men’s 5.5/Open – San Gabriel Valley (cap- Industry, CA 91744 (626) 854-2360 (captain Romulo Macaraig) d. San Gabriel tain Jim Wong) d. Inland Empire – Upland Tennis Club (captain Brian Matek) 2-0 DECEMBER 26-30 Valley - Industry Hills (captain Louis De La Vega) 5-0 28TH INTERCOLLEGIATE CLASSIC Sunny Hills Racquet Club Men's 4.0 - San Fernando Valley – Outlaws MWsd (captain Mike Lengyel) d. San Gabriel Valley – S-$30 D-$40 Deadline: December 17 Industry Hill (captain Mingwei Chiu) 3-2 Brian Bartholomew, 1900 Camino Loma Fullerton, CA 92633 (714) 525-2440

REMEMBER: San Gabriel Valley Men’s 5.5 winners.

7TH SOUTHERN San Fernando Outlaws Men’s 4.0 winners . CALIFORNIA JUNIOR SECTIONAL DOUBLES

Entry Deadline Is

Orange County - Lindbourg Racquet Club 1 Men’s 4.5 San Fernando Valley Women’s 2.5 winners. October 19th winners.

Photos: Cynthia Lum

17 Results

Women's 2.5 – San Fernando Valley – Studio City, Ben’s Bombers (captain Marcia Berman) d. San Gabriel Valley – Covina Tennis Team (captain Cathy Carrillo) 3-2

Women's 3.0 - Murrietta – Net-Work 1 (captain Tessie Rivera) d. San Gabriel Valley – PCC (captain Laura Murphy ) 4-1

Women's 3.5 - San Gabriel Valley – Whittier Narrows Tennis Center 3 (captain San Gabriel Valley - Pasadena City College 3.0 San Fernando - Braemer Country Club Women’s 5.0 winners. Photos: Dona Garcia-Egger Carla DeLaurie) d. San Fernando Valley – winners. Team Shear, Braemar Country Club (captain Stephanie Shear) 3-2 Women's 4.0 - San Diego North County – Morgan Run Resort (captain Autumn Snow ) d. San Gabriel Valley – Whittier Narrows Tennis Center 5 (captain Lorene Miller ) 3-2

Women's 4.5 - Orange County – The Club at Rancho Niguel (captain Cheryl Smith) d. San Diego – Barnes Tennis Center (captain Carol Roberts) 4-1 (Photo 53) San Gabriel Valley - Industry Hills 3.5 winners. Women’s 5.0 – San Fernando – Braemar San Gabriel Valley - Whittier Narrows TC 3 Women’s County Club (captain Lee Gummeson) d. 3.5 winners. Beach Cities – South End Racquet Club (captain Janet Bezmalinovich) 2-1

Women’s 5.5/Open – San Diego North County (captain Jill Prolman) d. Beach Cities (captain Phil Hubbard) 2-0

Mixed Doubles League Sectional Beach Cities - Westchester Park 4.5 winners. Championships

3.0 – San Gabriel Valley – Pasadena City San Diego North County - Morgan Run Resort College (captain Stuart Martin) d. Women’s 4.0 winners. Bakersfield – Vic’s Victors (captain Victor Mungary) 3-0

3.5 - San Gabriel Valley – Industry Hills (captain Johann Wong) d. Inland Empire - Redlands (captain Blas Castro) 2-1

4.0 - San Gabriel Valley – ATP 1 (captain Brad Ou) d. San Fernando Valley – Toluca Lake (captain Larry Denny) 3-0 Orange County - Racquet Club of Irvine 5.0 winners. 4.5 - Beach Cities – Westchester Park (captain Jon Moody) d. Orange County - 5.0 - Orange County – Racquet Club of Orange County - The Club at Rancho Niguel Lindborg Racquet Club (captain Bill Irvine (captain Robbie Finlay) d. San Gabriel Women’s 4.5 winners. Fernandez) 3-0 Valley (captain Mitch Wang) 2-1

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19 Santasiere Will Be Community OCTA Is Looking For... Missed Development The Orange County Community The Southern California Tennis com- munity lost one of its most dedicated Workshop Tennis Association is looking for an and caring individuals when Joanna individual interested in organizing Santasiere passed away in August. She “Meeting at the Net, Winning Ways” was committed to involving young- is a workshop designed to provide and promoting tennis programs in sters in tennis and keeping them in essential information critical to the area. This is a part-time posi- the system. Working primarily with Community Development. It will Amateur Athletic Foundation/National tion and the hours are flexible. Call take place Sunday, November 18th Junior Tennis League in San Luis from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Contact Brad Albert at (949) 240-2104 for Obispo, Santasiere was a remarkable Becky Edles Rye, (310) 208-3838 Ext. ambassador for the sport. She will be details. greatly missed. 239 for details.

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