SD Newsletter Fall 2011 final.indd - USPTA divisions - United States ...
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While I teach tennis on a part-time basis, I teach advanced electronics full-time as a contractor for our sailors at the<br />
Fleet Training Center - San Diego.<br />
As if teaching on base wasn’t enough time to be around the military folk, I also volunteer for the Balboa Warriors<br />
Athletic Program (BWAP). This is an athletic program for our military heroes who are undergoing rehabilitation<br />
at the Balboa Medical Center. I volunteer at least once a month and have been part of the program for a year now.<br />
It’s a great honor to work beside fellow <strong>USPTA</strong> pros to help rehabilitate our warriors to overcome their disabilities<br />
sustained in the service of our country. It is truly an inspiration just to be around our true American heroes and<br />
playing, yes... playing and having fun with our wonderful sport.<br />
I always felt that if playing professionally wasn’t a career option, teaching and coaching was defi nitely the best alternative.<br />
My dream is to have my own academy and to coach tennis full-time. As I continue my journey of making<br />
my dreams come true, I hope that tennis will be a conduit to making your dreams a reality too.<br />
I would just like to extend my thanks to Nelson Alapi, Steve Kappes, Ken Heidman, Geoff Griffi n, Mary Alice<br />
Hillier, Tom O'Brien, Keith Barksdale, Don Gomsi, Alan Chang, Eddie Acuna and San Diego Tennis Hall of Famer<br />
Robert Bacon, all fellow <strong>USPTA</strong> Pros who have given me unique and unforgettable opportunities through our awesome<br />
organization.<br />
Thank you and may your strokes be smooth and your double-faults be at a minimum.<br />
Jay Foronda<br />
<strong>USPTA</strong><br />
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