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Posted on: Monday, June 13, 2011
June 2011
USPTA e-news
| USPTA e-Newsletter - Volume 5 • Issue 5 |
  June 2011 |
In this issue...
Know your benefits – Rental car discounts
Plan your summer travel using Avis and Enterprise rental cars. USPTA members get a discount off retail rental rates. Click here, and then log in to the "Benefits" section of the USPTA website to read the details.
Add these 'star' attractions to your program lineup. Click the logos below for more details about each program.  |
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Education, vacation, location
 Save the date!
Sept. 19-24, 2011
Plan now to attend the World Conference on Tennis and stay at the wonderful Saddlebrook Resort near Tampa, Fla. Click the logo to the left to visit the conference website or visit http://usptaworldconference.com for more details and help planning your trip. And, watch this fun video. |
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Attend the 2011 Dartfish User Conference
When: August 3-5, 2011
Where: Beautiful Colorado Springs at the United States Olympic Training Center
Cost: $350, which includes one day of training worth $250!
Our conference gift – your own Dartfish TV Channel for three months!
Click here for more information and to register. |
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'Get Closer' to tennis star Andy Murray
 HEAD recently released a new video staring Andy Murray to promote an online Facebook application that allows fans to interact with Andy Murray throughout Wimbledon. Watch 'Get Closer' online at http://www.facebook.com/headtennis. You can "LIKE" the page to gain access to lots of exclusive content, special prizes and Andy's tweets.
To get really close to Andy, send cheers and personalized messages to Andy via the HEAD Facebook page. He will then select his favorites, and these will be printed on the tennis racquet bag he takes out onto center court during the tournament – HEAD's new Limited Edition White Monstercombi. For more details, visit HEAD's Facebook page or YouTube Page.
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Attend Mental Toughness training
The Mental Toughness specialty course at the USPTA World Conference at Saddlebrook on Saturday, Sept. 24 will be held in conjunction with the two-day Human Performance Institute Mental Toughness Training, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25. Conference attendees interested in the HPI Mental Toughness Training can contact Lorenzo Beltrame (lbeltrame@hpinstitute.com) at 800-543-7764 or 407-438-9911, ext. 133. Convention attendees will only pay $495 ($300 off the regular price) for the training. In addition, USPTA members who sign up for the two-day certification will not be charged the usual specialty course fee. Anyone doing the two-day certification will receive the specialty course credit along with the credits associated with the training. If you prefer to attend only the specialty course, then the regular specialty course fee will apply. |
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 USTA's first year free can lead to lifetime of tennis
Give your 10 and under students a FREE one-year USTA Membership! As a member, they'll be able to participate in USTA tournaments and Jr. Team Tennis and receive Bounce magazine. This will help them better engage in and remain in the game. Click here for more details.
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Florida's Mata and Iowa's McCollom crowned singles champions at USPTA Clay Court Championships
Click here for more results.
 
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 Watch your step!
USPTA is now a permanent fixture in Legends Walk at Tennis Hall of Fame.
Read more here.
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 National award nomination deadline nears
The deadline for submitting your nominations is right around the corner! Get your applications and supporting materials in by July 1. Click here for links to the applications and details.
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Use summer programs to participate in the One-Clinic Challenge for Tennis Across America
Fight childhood obesity by hosting just one event. Click here to accept the challenge.
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USPTA members! Run ALL your programs – from leagues to tournaments to round robins  online – for FREE using CourtsideUSA.
Visit www.courtsideusa.com |
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TennisResources.com now has more than 4,000 subscribers!
Don't miss out. Click here to sign up.
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 New "On Court with USPTA" shows airing this summer on the Tennis Channel
- Doubles with Liezel Huber, premieres July 16 at noon Eastern
- Repairing Confidence and Technique with Rick Macci premieres July 23 at noon Eastern
- Strengthening Your Serve with Mark Kovacs, Ph.D., premieres July 30 at noon Eastern
- Forehand Movement Patterns and Exercises, Mark Kovacs, Ph.D., premieres August 6 at noon Eastern
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  NEW On Court DVDs available at U.S. Pro Tennis Shop
- Macci's Top Five Technical Drills
- Footwork Solutions Part 3 - Net Game
- First Step to Doubles
- Doubles Return Patterns
- Jigsaw Puzzle Theory
Click here to browse and order. |
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Stay in touch
Read the latest news and get tips and inspiration from peers, consumers and USPTA. Join us on Facebook and Twitter.  
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Don't forget about the following benefits and special programs available exclusively to USPTA members! |
 USPTA online education and management resources
Visit this interactive map for career-enhancing resources, including fun and informative websites.
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Find the right health plan for you
Search available major medical and discount dental plans online. Receive discounts on prescriptions with the RX card. Start your search at the following link: Insurance
For assistance, call toll free 877-236-7444, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time. 
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FREE USPTA resources
We have developed many USPTA resources that you can download and use free of charge. Please click on the links below to download these resources.
Another free resource – USPTA Career Center
Also, remember to go to www.uspta.com, log in to the members-only section and check out the USPTA Career Center. We have incorporated a large assortment of job search and PR tools to enhance the success of your job search or daily operations. Please let us know how you like these benefits and what else we can do to assist you in your career.
Free online lesson planner
Go to planner.uspta.com, log in and start planning your next lesson or team practice. First-time users will need to register. You may also access this benefit in the members-only area through "Career center," and then "Teaching tools." |
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Coachesresource.uspta.com
Look here for tips, drills, articles and more. Click the yellow USPTA button to go to the member login page. After logging in, click on "What's new" in the menu to see new items.
Tennisresources.com
Find educational and instructional videos, articles, audio instruction, drill diagrams, interviews, chart templates and more in one site. It's a great resource for tennis-teaching pros, coaches and tennis players of all levels. Basic access is free to USPTA members. Premium subscriptions are available to members at a reduced rate. Nonmembers may also subscribe.
Tennis-health.com
This interactive website details the health benefits of tennis. Users are encouraged to track their tennis exercise and weight. Sign up and encourage your members to do the same. |
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