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The official voice of Hawaii’s USPTA Professionals Summer 2010
USPTA World Conference on
Tennis, dates and location
The United States Professional Tennis Association’s World Conference on Tennis will be
held Sept. 27 – Oct. 2 at La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, Calif.
The conference, which is the premier educational event for the tennis industry, will
feature more than 40 general sessions, seminars and specialty courses. It is the country’s largest
tennis gathering with approximately 1,500 attendees expected, including tennis professionals,
industry leaders and representatives, manufacturers, wholesalers and media. Also during
the conference, USPTA hosts its International Tennis Championships, board and executive
committee meetings, industry meetings, the nation’s largest tennis-only buying show, silent
auction, nighttime parties, awards presentation and more. USPTA members, their friends and
family, nonmember tennis-teaching professionals, industry leaders and media are invited to
attend the conference.
More details about the conference, including registration information, are available at
www.usptaworldconference.com or by calling USPTA at 800-877-8248.
President’s Message, Page 2 • Roddick Hits Hawaii Page 6 • Getting to know your fellow pros, Page 12

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Aloha Fellow USPTA Hawaii Division Members!
As another fun-fi lled tennis summer comes to an end
I would like to fi rst thank all of you who have helped the
USPTA Hawaii Division and the tennis community as a whole,
with all of the precious time, effort, expertise as well as goods
Jerry Cape
and services donated to help grow and promote the sport of a
lifetime. You know who you are, and again, thank you very
much. As we swing into another fall season, here are a few important updates
you will need to mark on your calendar:
USPTA Hawaii Division Convention – November 1-2 (Monday
and Tuesday), at the newly renovated Waialae Country Club. Many new
speakers, presenters and guests will be with us at one of Hawaii’s greatest
tennis facilities. Right now would be a good time to practice your feeding
technique for the CardioTennis Shootout contest (see page 8-9 for more
information), polishing up your fi ve-minute Nano Presentation (which could
make YOU the winner of a new iPod!) and preparing to play on court with
some of Hawaii’s best and most talented players. More information will be
provided on the convention in the near future.
USPTA World Conference on Tennis – September 27 - October 2,
La Quinta, California. You've never seen a conference like this! The USPTA
World Conference on Tennis is the PREMIER educational event for the
tennis industry, designed to put you at the top of your game with seminars
from the world's leading experts. It is the country's largest gathering of tennis
professionals, industry leaders and representatives, manufacturers, wholesalers
and media. Also during the conference, USPTA hosts its International Tennis
Championships, Board and Executive Committee meetings, nighttime parties,
industry meetings, the nation's largest tennis-only buying show, silent auction,
awards presentation and more. Scheduled speakers are Martin Baroch, M.D.,
Nick Bolletiteri, David Bone, Joe Dinoffer, Todd Ellenbecker, Allen Fox,
Ph.D., Tom Gorman, Rick Macci, John Yandell and many others.
Let’s face it – with airfare, accommodations and everything else,
this tennis professional’s dream excursion is not cheap. However, just ask
anybody who has had the opportunity of attending such an event and they will
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2009-2010 Hawaii Di vi sion
Board of Directors
Jerry Cape
President
808-944-5835
jerry_cape@yahoo.com
Ken Nakama
Regional vice president
808-679-3197
ken.nakama@marriott.com
Henry Somerville
First vice president
808-395-3300
henry_somerville@yahoo.com
David Porter
Second vice president
808-675-3755
porterd@byuh.edu
Mark Beede
Treasurer
808-808-479-6727
beede@hawaiitennis.org\
Rick Wilson
Secretary
808-879-1958
neiltennisman@aol.com
Cathy Nicoloff
Past president
808-879-1958
cnicoloff@waileagolf.com
Island rep re sen ta tives
John Somerville
Kauai
808-742-7553
Cathy Nicoloff
Maui
808-879-1958
Head tester
David Porter
808-675-3755
porterd@byuh.edu
Executive administrator
Kalin Cogar
888-USPTA-EA
divisionea@uspta.org

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attest it is worth every cent!!!
USPTA Certifi cation Testing and Upgrades – August 22, 2010 at the Oahu Club. Please contact
USPTAHawaii@yahoo.com or call 1-800-USPTA-4U for more information.
A few months ago representatives from the USPTA Hawaii Division attended the Executive Committee
Meetings at the world headquarters in Houston, Texas. The two-day convention covered several current issues of
our association and items pertinent to all members. Here are a few topics we’d like to share with you regarding
these meetings:
Membership – The testing and certifi cation committee approved a proposal from the National Board to
implement a new classifi cation of membership that will have mandatory educational requirements. In addition, a
new membership program for 18-24 year-olds has also been introduced as an effort to attract younger members.
We really look forward to seeing you this November at the Waialae Country Club. If there is anything
YOU would like to see at the 2010 Hawaii Division Convention, please don’t hesitate in letting us know. As I’ve
said before, this is YOUR division – please let us know what we can do to help and better serve YOU.
Locations: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hokulani Elementary School
and Kaimuki Christian School
Pros who contributed: Tiffany Akiyama, John Nelson, Jerry Hubbard,
Jerry Cape, Lee Couillard, Jamie Dela Cruz, Ben Erickson and Ken Nakama
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Welcome New Member:
Seul Ki Chin of Laie
Is your e-mail on file?
Between newsletters, the Hawaii
Division sends out notices about upcoming
events and other important annoucements to
division members via e-mail. If you have not
been receiving these e-mails and would like to,
please log into the “Members Only” section
of the USPTA Web site and update your
information there or call 800-USPTA-4U.
Your e-mail will remain confidential
and only be used for USPTA business. USPTA
never releases members’ e-mail addresses to
outside parties.
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Looking to upgrade?
If you’re a Professional 2 or
3 and want to upgrade on
the written, grips or stroke
analysis exam, you now need
to retake the entire section,
not just the missed portions.
To schedule an exam or for
more information, please
call the World Headquarters
Membership Department at
(800) USPTA-4U.
The division board is always looking for
articles, announcements, pictures, etc., so if you
are interested in contributing please contact any
board member. All contact information can be
found on Page 2.

The Nominating Committee of the United States Professional Tennis Association Hawaii Division
hereby nominates the following USPTA members as offi cers of the Hawaii Division for the year of
2011.
THE NOMINATED SLATE FOR THE BOARD OF OFFICERS OF THE HAWAII DIVISION IS:
President Ken Nakama
Regional vice president Henry Sommerville
First vice president Mark Beede
Second vice president Rick Wilson
Treasurer Bruce Nagel
Secretary Suzette Hill
The above slate of offi cers shall be deemed elected if not contested by Sept. 21, 2010.
According to the bylaws of the Hawaii Division, nominations for any of the above offi ces may be made
by the membership. To nominate, and thus contest the offi cers above, the following bylaws should be
followed.
By September 21 the nominations from the membership must be received by the President and
he or she will thereupon add to the ballot the name of that person who receives the greatest nominations
from the membership.
Nominations should be sent to:
Jerry Cape
Punahou School
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 969822
808.944.5835
The nominee, in order to be added to the ballot, must receive nominations from at least fi ve (5)
members. In the case of a tie, the Board of Offi cers shall determine the nominee to be added.
Thereafter, by October 1, the President will send out the ballots to the membership to be returned no
later than November 1.
The ballots will be counted by the Counting Committee, which shall be appointed by the Board
of Offi cers. The results of the balloting will be reported to the Board of Offi cers who shall notify the
new incoming Board of Offi cers of the election results.
Again, any nominations for the above offi ces must be received by Jerry Cape at the above address by
Sept. 21, 2010.
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Roddick Hits Hawaii
Written by: Cathy Nicoloff
It was a surreal week and a half. There was a movie that is being fi lmed here called "Just go
with it" Directed by Dennis Dugan and the actors in it
are Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman,
Dave Mathews and Brooklyn Decker (Andy Roddick’s
wife). They are fi lming at The Grand Wailea and at
the Gannon's Restaurant which is at our Wailea Gold
Course.
Saturday, April 17, I got a chance to meet and
hit with Dennis Dugan and he mentioned that he was
going to hit with Andy Roddick on Sunday. I asked if
they were thinking of working out here. He said he was
not sure, that they might be going to a private court. I
told him if they decided to come here we would make
sure no one bothered them and we would take good
care of them and keep the photographers away from him. I gave him my number and said to call me
if they were coming. Well I got the call....and Roddick, with
Brooklyn and Dugan and his wife came over. It was so much
fun to watch them. Then a few days passed and Larry Stefanki
called Roddick’s coach, and wanted to work out from 9 to 11
on Thursday. Well, we were hosting MIL's so we had like 200
juniors running around and parents. I said yes, of course, and
blocked off a court and stationed one of my staff down there
to make sure no one approached him for an autograph and that
pictures could be taken but no long-lensed cameras. The juniors
loved it. And the coaches were charged up. It was so great to
have the juniors see how hard he was training for the Madrid
Tournament coming up. He has his trainer here as well and a
hitting partner. It was team Roddick all the way. He worked
out from Thursday through Saturday. Then I set him up on a
private clay court. He is working out twice a day. Once on
court and he is doing road work and plyometrics etc. He is
training so hard and looks amazing!!!!
One of the highlights for me was to watch Coach Stefanki
working with Roddick. And I got a call from Dennis Dugan to work with him and Stefanki on Dennis's
game. It was such an honor to be on court with Spanky...That is Coach Stefanki's nickname.
I was so excited to have them at the club....
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WANT TO WIN
A FREE HEAD
BAG!?!?
Be the first to correctly finish the
cross word puzzle on the following
page and send the hard copy to Jerry
Cape! The first correctly completed
puzzle that Jerry receives will be
rewarded with a new HEAD bag! So,
remember to include your NAME and
MAILING ADDRESS to receive your
prize.
Please send all entries to:
Jerry Cape
c/o Punahou Tennis
1601 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
fax 808-946-2951
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USPTA Hawaii Division Crossword Puzzle Fall 2010
ACROSS
1 2 3
4 5 6
13
7 8
9 10
www.CrosswordWeaver.com
11 12
14 15 16
17 18
20
21 22 23 24
1 USPTA's fund-raising program
4 Slang for a $1 bill
7 The only player to defeat Martina Navratilova in 1983
8 Little __
12 Hawaii Head/Penn Representative
13 The official magazine of the USPTA
15 1985 Wimbledon Men's Singles Runner-Up
17 Singer who wrote a song dedicated to Billie Jean
King's WTT franchise
19 Often referred to as "le terre bateau"
21 Cow ____, a very unusual tennis court surface found
in India
22 The sport of a lifetime
25 The most advanced tennis video analysis technology
available
27 Slang term for a frame contact shot
29 This English band recorded the song, "Anyone for
Tennis"
30 Thin plastic strip on a racquet frame, strings go
through this
32 Jimmy Connors won two Grand Slam doubles titles
in his career. Who was his partner for both titles?
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19
25 26
28 29
30 31
DOWN
32
1 To allow or permit
2 Intristic angular momentum produced by striking a
ball
3 The nation's tennis equivalent to Little League
Baseball
5 Maker of the Edge, Prestige and Radical
6 Geographical Headquarters of the USPTA
9 Recorded the fastest official serve at 155 mph
10 Ivan Lendl described Andre Agassi as having
nothing more than a _______ and a forehand
11 You can attend a Tennis Fantasy Camp at this
locale
14 The longest professional career spanning 42 years
from 1922-1964 (male, French)
16 A loud noise or clamor
18 Title of Andre Agassi's autobiography
20 1990 US Open Men's Singles Runner-Up
23 18, 17, 16, 16L, 15, 15L
24 __ Gut
26 ______ Hills, Former location of the US Open
28 USTA Honolulu Challenger site
31 Acronym for USPTA's Tennis Across America

Scorer 1
9 feet
Scorer 2
9 feet
2 1
2
Feeder
USPTA Cardio Tennis Feeding
Shootout Competition - 2010
Scorer 3
Targets and Sequence
1) The target areas are in color and
are worth various point values as
shown in the diagram.
2) The sequence (order) of targets
goes from left to right.
3) The Feeder may stand anywhere
behind the dotted line. The line
should be half way between the
service line and the baseline (9’)
4) There are three scorers that
stand where shown in diagram.
5) Three scorers are required and
count only the target area in front of
them as shown in the diagram.
Scorers meet after each round and
total the scores for the score
keeper.
See offi cial rules on the following page.
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Cardio Tennis Shootout Rules - 2010
The 2010 shootout will consist of a three ball feeding pattern that emphasizes feeding with rhythm,
speed, depth and accuracy.
1. There will be 3 target areas on the court (Refer to court diagram)
2. There will be a wheeled feeding cart full of Pro Penn balls.
3. The contestant may stand anywhere they wish behind the line at the ¾ court mark.
4. Contestant will have 60 seconds to feed in a set pattern. See court diagram for pattern – (left,
center, right).
5. Feeds that lands in either “alley” target are worth 2 points. Feeds that land in the “middle”
target area are worth I point.
6. Each contestant will be allowed 6 practice feeds. Contestants may not have any balls in their
hands at the start of the contest.
7. The winner will be the professional who records the highest number of feeds in the competition.
8. The “Time Keeper” will call down the time starting at 45 seconds.
9. The “Judge” will be the offi cial organizer of the shootout and will likely be a member of the
National Cardio Tennis Speakers team. The judge will collect the scores from the three scorers
after each contestant participates. When the contest is over the judge will announce the names of
the top three fi nishers.
10. The “Judge” will also be responsible for foot faults. If the feeder steps out of the designated
feeding area the “Judge” will yell out “foot fault” and continue to say “foot fault” until the
feeder steps back into the proper feeding area.
11. The “Judge” will get the name, e-mail address and phone numbers of the top three fi nishers and
e-mail the information immediately to Michele Krause at michele@cardiotennis.com.
12. If the feeder disagrees with the fi nal total from the judge, the judge has the fi nal say. (It is
actually too distracting for the feeder to feed and count their balls at the same time).
13. If there is a tie, there will be a playoff with the same rules.
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AN OPEN MIND - THE KEY TO LEARNING
AND EXCELLENCE
Written by: Mark Beede
Through the years we are blessed to connect with truly outstanding individuals. My experience is that the best teachers
are those with the most open minds, those who have remained students and continue to thirst for knowledge. They are those
who, even if close to the pinnacle of their profession, still work to improve, to get better, and to achieve what Coach Porter
has referred to as “arête.”
In the tennis-teaching profession, my experience is that those recognized as the best, the brightest and smartest
continue to learn from others. When it comes to learning, they are the most approachable.
An example, a couple of years ago I visited Gavin Hopper in Australia, a coach who has worked with a number
of world-ranked top ten players. Gavin talked about how he saw the men’s professional game changing, particularly with
respect to the forehand. At this time the wiper fi nish was becoming more and more prevalent. Gavin noted that technically the
men were picking up on this, but that the professional women players were not following suit as quickly. Hence he saw an
opportunity as a coach to move the women’s professional game forward. Upon my return to Hawaii, I talked with Dr. Dave
Porter who asked a number of questions about Gavin’s perceptions and opinions. Clearly, Dr. Porter wanted to know and
learn from Hopper’s impressions and ideas. Coach then added to the discussion by asking me to think about, consider and
experiment with the wiper fi nish by modifying with a technique of extending the outside racket tip through the ball. While
some may now see these techniques as self-evident, the fact is that this knowledge was not generally accepted a few years ago
and is relatively new.
The real point is that Hopper and Porter, two of the best and most intelligent around, are constantly studying, evaluating,
searching and learning from others. Each is not only an accomplished teaching professional and coach, but also a professor.
Yet, as professors, professionals and human beings, they remain students.
We as teaching professionals and humans stand to learn much from people like these, not only from the knowledge
they impart, but from the way they learn themselves. Keep an open mind; learn not only from the perceived best, but from
everyone. To become better teachers, we need to remain students. Learn from the best; learn from everyone. While we teach
our students, let our students teach us. Keep an open mind. Keep learning and become a better professional … and a better
person.
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Getting to know your fellow pros!
Randy Kop
What is your name, title, location of your facility and how long have you been there?
My name is Randy Kop and I am currently the Director of Tennis at the Waialae Country
Club on Oahu, Hawaii. I am in my 11th year at this facility.
How did you get started playing tennis?
I came from a tennis family. My grandfather taught all of us how to play tennis. My Dad,
Uncle –who was ranked as high as No. 2 in the Nation in the 16 and under division, Aunt
who was the fi rst person to win the Hawaii High School State Singles Title four years in a row, me and my sister.
I still remember him picking me up every day after school and taking me to the Beretania Tennis Club and me
doing my homework whilw he played his foursome and then after his game it was my turn to hit baskets of tennis
balls. On Saturdays he would pick me up at 9 a.m. Tennis was all I knew in my early years.
How did you get started in coaching tennis?
I was 16 years old when I got my fi rst job as a coach given to me by Blaine and Cindy Comer. They were
the fi rst owners of an indoor facility called the Tennis Factory near the Airport. I worked under Peter Isaak who
was the Head Tennis Professional. After playing division I tennis at the University of Hawaii Manoa, I received
my Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education. I began teaching in the Hawaii Public Schools for 4 years
and in 1987 I was offered a job with USTA/Hawaii Pacifi c Section as their Schools Director. Bringing Tennis
into the Schools was my primary responsibility. After four years with the USTA, I was approached by the Nick
Bollettieri Tennis Academy to run their programs at the Turtle Bay Hilton on the North Shore of Oahu. In 1996
Bollettieri parted with the Turtle Bay Hilton. I was kept on at the Hilton until my departure for Waialae Country
Club. I guess you can say that these were my stepping stones that paved my way into becoming a Teaching
Professional/Coach.
How long have you been a USPTA Professional, has it helped and do you have any personal goals in the
near future?
I joined the USPTA in 1987. That brings it to 23 years. The USPTA has given me the credita\bility and
resources that have allowed me to be successful in this career. I’ve also been able to meet some great people over
the years. One of my personal goals is to get my Master Pro. I am also looking at getting a USTPA Specialist in
Facility Management.
Is there anything that you value the most in being involved with Tennis?
No question! The opportunity to introduce/teach the sport of a lifetime to so many people has been a great
journey; especially working with, my wife, two sons and now my little girl. Whether they take it to the next level
or not, does not matter. The key is they had the opportunity to experience it.
What advice if any do you have for other USPTA Professionals?
You have to enjoy what you do. Have a passion for it and everything will fall in place. Don’t be afraid
to pick up the phone and call another professional to get their feedback. I’ve been so fortunate to have so many
great friends in this business, I especially want to thank Bruce Nagel at Kailua Racquet Club. I can always count
on Bruce. He’ll always give me an honest answer most of the time. Bernard Gusman, Lee Couillard, and Jerry
Cape at Punahou, Ken Nakama at Ihilani Resort have also been great resources for me. I’m sure there are a lot
others that I haven’t mentioned, but they know who they are.Unfortunately, being a USPTA Pro in the islands has
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its drawbacks. There are just not enough great jobs to support all the Teaching Professionals here in the islands.
Whether it’s the Resorts, Private Clubs, Schools, Military Bases or at the Public Parks, you need to get started and
get your foot in the door. Be patient and keep networking.
If you had a chance to do something to improve Tennis in Hawaii, what would that be?
I’d always envision a First Rate Tennis Facility that has all the amenities’ to support and develop aspiring
talented junior players. A facility that brings together all the top players on the island. Allow independent teaching
pros to rent out courts and teach at the facility. It’s been my belief that if we could ever get a player from Hawaii to
be in the top 100, tennis would just boom here on the islands. We need that role model. Hopefully that will happen
one day.
In closing, I just want to say that I have been very fortunate to be in the position I am in. A big Mahalo to my
independent Teaching Staff, Terry Juchartz, Margie Katras and Rie Bryant. The offi ce staff of Joanna Kappel,
Carolyn Fujimoto, Reyn Sugimoto, Brendan Pacarro for their dedication and assistance over the years. Finally,
my General Manager Allan Lum, for his support and trust in me over the years.
Joe Curcio
What is your name, title, location of your facility and how long have you been
there?
Joe Curcio, Head Tennis Professional, The Oahu Club, Honolulu, HI 96825, (808)
368-6308: (jscurcio@hawaii.rr.com). I started working for Henry Somerville, Tennis
Director and Assistant Club Manager, over 6 years ago. I have coached Adult and
Junior USTA Team Tennis for the Oahu Club where I give private and group lessons.
Check our website: (http://theoahuclub.com)
How did you get started playing tennis?
I started playing tennis in high school at Seton Hall Prep School, South Orange,
New Jersey in the late 50’s and have been playing tennis for over fi fty years.
How did you get started in coaching tennis?
I had been the Chairman of Credentials for the International Tennis Tournament in Miami when the
Stadium was built in the 80’s for 6 years. I played Club and Team Tennis in Florida. I became much more
interested in Tennis and attended Bollettieri Tennis Academy and seriously thought about teaching tennis.
How long have you been a USPTA Professional, has it helped and do you have any personal goals in the
near future?
The Professional Tennis Registry, Hilton Head, South Carolina, Certifi ed me as a Tennis Instructor in
1998. I worked as a Staff Pro at Shadow Wood Country Club in Bonita Springs, Florida.
I was certifi ed by the USPTA in Hawaii in 2007. This was an important step for me.
I am a USTA/ITA Certifi ed Offi cial and offi ciate at Adult, Junior and College events.
Is there anything that you value the most in being involved with Tennis?
I have a special place in my heart for children and have devoted most of my professional tennis career in
young tennis player development. The best feeling in the world is experiencing how quickly children learn, and
become successful competitively. Tennis love is addictive. Everybody enjoys winning as well as playing tennis.
Together with Coach Henry, we developed The Oahu Club Tennis Academy program and accommodate
novice entry level to 4.0 Tournament competitors. I am the Club’s Junior Team Tennis Administrator, Tournament
Chairman and Head Referee.
The picture I have included shows me with a rising Tennis Star about 4 years old,
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from our Menehune Program, designed by Coach Henry, for the preschool set using USTA’s QuickStart Tennis
format. “ I have never stood so tall.”
I continue to use every available “Teach the Teacher” method to enhance my skills, especially the Internet and
video programs of the USPTA. I provide my students with the tools to reach their maximum potential while
jump-starting their competitive edge. I have attended many of the USPTA’s and PTR’s continuing education
development programs for Tennis Professionals.
What advice if any do you have for other USPTA Professionals?
Tennis Professionals all share the same secret: We love what we do. Having the best boss in the world
helps. We do get paid and being good at what we do makes it fun.
Loyalty and Integrity are the most important assets for Professionalism.
This is an abridged version of my personal history:
My wife and myself came to Hawaii to be with our Family, play Tennis, Golf and Surf.
We have been married for 47 years and have one Son, USCG Retired, Daughter-in- law, Gina and two
Grandchildren, Josey and Mia, one in High School one in College.
I served in the US Navy and Marine Corps as a Medic in the 60s.
I was Honorably Discharged and used my military benefi ts and a scholarship
for College.
I graduated Monmouth College in Long Branch, New Jersey and attended
Rutgers Graduate School of Physics.
I was a Hospital Lab Supervisor for Bayshore Hospital, Holmdel, New Jersey and Taught Medical Technology at
Brookdale College in Lincroft, New Jersey.
I wrote an Auto-Tutorial work on Quality Control for The Clinical Laboratory while Teaching at Brookdale
College. This work was published by the Kellogg’s Foundation and led to an industrial career at Headquarters in
Quality Assurance for Warner Lambert Corporation in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
I developed a unique laboratory methodology for expiration dating pharmaceuticals, which was adopted as the
industry standard by the Food and Drug Administration.
I had been the Chief Operating Offi cer for Vitarich Laboratories in Naples, Florida.
I am a retired Clinical Biochemist.
I worked for the Honolulu Fire Department at their Fire Academy as a Medical Instructor for Firemen. I am a
Nationally Certifi ed Fire Fighter and EMT.
I am also a USCG Licensed 100 Ton Master Captain and have been for 25 years.
I work part time as a Captain for Island Divers in Hawaii Kai.
I met Henry Somerville and my life changed.
My Life is a work-in-progress. “What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been”…………………….
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Continued: Getting to know your fellow pros!
Rudy Embernate
What is your name, title, location of your facility and how long have
you been there?
Rudy Embernate, owner of Island Slice Tennis Company for about
13 years. We manage (2) facilities, one in Kona at the Outrigger Resort
for 12 years, and the other at the Fairmont Orchid Resort in Waikoloa
since April 2010. My wife Christine, who is a special ed teacher, and
I also own a Sundry and Gift Store at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach
Resort
How did you get started playing tennis?
I started playing tennis after college for exercise. I was a cop on
the mainland at the time and haven’t stopped since.
How long have you been a USPTA Professional, has it helped and do you have any personal goals in the
near future?
I've been a USPTA Pro since 1992 and became a USPTA Pro before retiring from the Hawaii County
Police Department in preparation to do exactly what I'm doing now. USPTA has helped in many ways. From
providing insurance and training me to teach and to understand the sport of tennis, but the best part is the
contacts and friends I've made since becoming a USPTA Pro. This has been a great value to me without a
doubt.
I've had many proud moments because teaching tennis gives me a sense of accomplishment and you're
able to actually witness results almost instantly at times. When you see results that come from your teaching
and your ideas, I think that makes anyone feel good.
I don't have one particular funniest moment, but my job is very enjoyable and every day is a good day.
The moment that it is not, then I think I need to re-think and re-analyze the entire picture. I like it when the
whole picture is good and enjoyable instead of just one or a few funny moments.
I really don't consider having a secret or even being successfull. I know that in this business there are a
few things that you have to live by. I'll just list those key words that I think are crucial in this business or even
in life itself. Honesty, friendly and approachable, dependable, persistent, consistent, and be fl exible and fair.
Just a few key things to live by, even to only exist in this business or in life in general.
In this present economy I like to use one phrase "TREAD WATER". My goal is to stay afl oat and deal
with the present economy. Change when times change and be prepared to make those changes.
What advice if any do you have for other USPTA Professionals?
I probably could use more advice than give advice, but generally I think to succeed one should try to
do their very best in what they do and keep learning so you can provide your clients with the best for what they
pay for. With the key words I mentioned earlier and with up-to-date training, we teaching pros
should experience very good results.

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