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YANKEE PROseNew England DivisionSummer 2013Woodstock Inn, Woodstock, VTFEISAL HASSANUSPTA NEW ENGLAND CONVENTIONNOVEMBER 1-3RITA GLADSTONEJUDY DIXONTOM GULLIKSONBRIAN LOMAXSTAN OLEYUSPTA CEO JOHN EMBREE

USPTA NEW ENGLAND CONVENTIONFeatured SpeakersDeveloping Competitive Skills in Your Students, Brian LomaxGroup Games - That Rock The Court, Judy DixonModern Advanced Doubles, Tom Gullikson - courtesy of HEAD PennFBT60 (Fit By Tennis in 60 Days), Stan Oley - courtesy of Playmate Ball MachinesSpecial Guest Speaker - USPTA CEO John EmbreeTo the Red Court...and Beyond!, Rita GladstoneAnticipation and the Art of Volleying, Feisal Hassan - courtesy of HEAD PennSpecialty Course Creative Drill Design, Feisal Hassan - courtesy of HEAD PennLOOK FOR THE CONVENTION BROCHURE - COMING SOON!In honor of the 60th anniversaryof Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly'sGrand Slam win in 1953."Little Mo"InternationalsThe West SideTennis ClubAugust 18-24,2013PLAY THE HISTORICFOREST HILLS• Open to players from the USAand worldwide• Ages 8-12• Singles | Doubles | Mixed doubles• Full court | Yellow ballTO REGISTER:MCBTENNIS.ORG | 214.754.70652

President’s MessageHello USPTA Pros,I hope that all of your jobs are going well and that you have a wonderful summerahead. It is a busy time of year, but hope you will have the opportunity to enjoysome of the great tennis events happening in New England. July brings us theBoston Lobsters to its new site in Massachusetts at the Manchester Athletic Cluband the Hall of Fame Pro Tournament in Newport, RI. Finally, the New Haven Openowns August with its Women’s Pro Tournament.I now want to catch you up on what the New England Board has been workingon over the past few months. It starts with the planning of our next conferencewhich is being held on November 1-3 at the Woodstock Inn. Woodstock, Vermontis so beautiful and we had such a great event last year that we thought it wouldmake sense to take that momentum and go back to Woodstock. Doug Eng oureducation chair is working on a tremendous speaker’s lineup which will includeTom Gullikson, Feisal Hassan and Judy Dixon, just to name a few. We hope you willtake a break after your indoor season begins to spend some time networking withfellow pros and continue your tennis education with us.Other items that your board is working on:1) In May, we made a presentation on behalf of USPTA New England to the ClubManagers Association of America (CMAA)-NE Chapter. I talked for over an hour onwhat to look for when hiring your next tennis pro and the importance of that probeing USPTA certified. It was the first time that CMAA could remember havingtennis as a topic at their monthly meeting. We hope that this first step willstrengthen the lines of communication so that they turn to us when needing tohire a tennis pro at a CMAA facility.2) The USPTA has formed a partnership with the Emirates Airline US Open Seriestournaments for this summer which includes our very own New Haven Open.Our New England USPTA Pros will be receiving free admission to the New HavenOpen early round sessions from Sunday, August 18th - Tuesday, August 20th.USPTA pros must simply show their current membership card for entry. In orderfor us to receive this fantastic privilege, we must help promote the tournament. Iam asking all local pros to take a group of members from their facility to the NewHaven Open. Group discounts are available and your students will love you for thisopportunity. If you would like to order group discount ticket packages contactChristie Cole at ccole@newhavenopen.com or 203-776-7331, ext. 58113) There are three Tennis Across America (TAA) events which take place duringthe summer. Tennis pros are invited to volunteer to help teach. The Annual USPTAFree Lesson Days were held on Monday and Tuesday, July 8 & 9 at the InternationalTennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI during the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.Cooordinator Jacques Faulise and assistant Anne Schwartz do a great job in providingthe opportunity for tournament goers to play on grass. Half hour sessionsare held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Afterwards teaching pros receive entryto tournament matches. It is by far the most popular and successful TAA events.The second TAA event is on Sunday, July 21 with the Boston Lobster’s at theManchester Athletic Club in Mass. Contact Chris Stevens at cstevens@wentworthbytheseacc.comor 603 969-2648 if interested in volunteering for the kids clinic.Volunteers will receive match and food vouchers. Finally, you can contact SteveO’Connell at 203-895-3655 if you would like to volunteer for the free lesson onAugust 19 at the New Haven Open.4) Finally, we are looking for the 10 and under “guru” for New England. Theright candidate will speak at conventions and represent New England as its USPTANE TAUT Specialist! Contact Chris Stevens if you would like to put yours or anotherin for consideration. The New England board will make the final selection.Again, have a great summer and hope to see many of you soon at one of the manyUSPTA sponsored events.BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENTChristopher Stevens502 Springbrook CirclePortsmouth, NH 03801W 603-610-0183Cell 603-969-2648cstevens@wentworthbytheseacc.comREGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTDoug Eng, Ed.D, Ph.D.30 Revere Beach Pkwy. #302Medford, MA 02155Cell/H 617-281-8368douglas.w.eng@gmail.comTREASURERMichael L. Mercier108 Lovett StreetBeverly, MA 01915Cell 978-273-6500mercier@fas.harvard.eduSECRETARYConnie McHughP.O. Box 1823Edgartown, MA 02539H 508-627-9200W 508-696-8000cmtennis@comcast.netVICE PRESIDENTMarcy Rubinstein76 Greenbrier RoadTrumbull, CT 06611Cell/W 203-521-2663mtatennis@charter.netVICE PRESIDENTStephen Thuot, Ph.D.9 Garfield StretMaynard, MA 01754W 978-369-7349Cell 617-283-7340stephen@thoreau.comVICE PRESIDENTPhil Parrish3 Woodside RoadFramingham, MA 01701H 508-877-8903W 508-358-7355Cell 617-794-8898lftennisdirector@hotmail.comIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTJacques A.P. Faulise13 Loop DriveNorth Kingstown, RI 02852Cell 401-952-7000japfaulise@hotmail.comEXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORJerri DiCamilloP.O. Box 126West Kingston, RI 02892W 401-789-8927Cell 401-742-2075jerridicamillo@cox.netChris StevensUSPTA New England President3

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Momentum: Fact or Fiction?Doug Eng, Ed.D., Ph.D.,USPTA New England \Sport Science ChairmanUSTA National Sport ScienceCommitteeMomentum is a term used to describe bi-directional advantage of competition which canswing from one team to another, or from one athlete to another. It is a poorly understood phenomenonin sports. Some books and coaches believe in using andmanaging momentum.Interestingly, the little research on momentum indicate that is does not exist as far as scoring.That is, statistics and probability have been used to reasonably predict or explain all hot andcold streaks in sports. For example, Joe DiMaggio’s famous hitting streak must happen statisticallygiven his batting average of .325 but only once or twice each century. It was calculated1that the odds of having a 56-game hitting streak in a 154 game season was 1 in 3,200. The lawof averages balances out streaks ofprobability. Therefore a basketball might have run that goes: GMMMGGMGMMGMGGMG (whereG-field goal made and M=missed). Within the season, the same player may make 10 shots in arow or miss 11 shots in a row since both are well-explained by probability and statistics. Randomstreaks also occur in tennis which is why we almost never see a golden set between twoevenly matched players.In fact, after a hot streak, the law of averages implies that a cold streak mayfollow at some point. Players cannot dramatically change their career shooting averages withina game. If a player shoots 44% from the floor, that percentage varies during the season but theincrease due to skill or shot selection is more gradual than theimprobable streak. It’s not unlike toss a coin where heads comes up 5 times in a row, then outof the next 15, it’s more likely tails will come up. When a coach in basketball calls timeout afterthe other team scores 10 points in a row, the trailing team has a good probability of outscoringthe streaking team. The timeout might appear to work like a good coaching decision, but in realitymuch of it is the law of averages.Athletes do, however, perceive psychological and emotional advantages. Yet, psychologicalperception has been shown not to correlate well with scores. But there are coaching perceptionsas well, similar to the basketball timeout situation just given. Take a hypothetical experimentwhere a student might hit into the net 1/3 of the time. A coach might say, “aim higher” after thestudent misses twice in a row. A coach might get more vocal and shout “load and drive upwards!”after the student misses three times in a row. Now replace the student with a computerprogram that misses 1/3 of the time randomly. By law of averages, after two misses when thecoach says “aim higher” the computer will likely appear to respond positively. And after threemisses when the coach shouts, “load and drive upwards!” the computer will likely to appear torespond positively again. The coach concludes the student is responding better to the shoutingor learning how to load properly. The coach might conclude that the student only pays attentionif shouting or yelling is involved. Another conclusion might be that “load and drive upwards”is better feedback for the student than “aim higher.” Although this experiment is hypothetical,similar experiments have been conducted and show the ‘learning’ occurs after a streak of misses.A classic experiment2 at Bowdoin College had students work with a boy who is supposed tobe at school at 8:30 but he shows up anytime between 8:20 and 8:40. In reality, the “boy” was acomputer program. So if the program had the boy arrive at 8:40, the Bowdoin student stronglyreprimanded the boy. But it is almost 100% that the next time the computer will pick a randomtime before 8:40. Therefore the boy appeared to respond to strong reprimands. Hence we thinkwe learn from errors but perhaps we also learn from doing things right, too. The same is true fora no-hitter in baseball. We appear to jinx the pitcher in the 7th or 8th inning if we mention it butstatistics predicts failure at some point. That is the law of averages, not momentum. It has notbeen shown that non-random streaks occur significantly in sports. (continued on page 10)6

Pr s n the GJohn Ciarleglio selected NECC Men’s Coach of The YearRegis College Division III women's and men's tennis teams won the 2013 NewEngland Collegiate Conference championship. The women’s team was 13 and 1in the fall, beating Baypath College in the finals.The men’s team was 12 and 1 inthe fall and beat Mtchell College in the finals.Regis College is located in Weston, Mass. It was founded in 1927 as a women’scollege and went coed in 2007. John Ciarleglio was hired to start the men’s tennisprogram and also to take over the wmen’s program in 2010. Both teams play falland spring and go to Hiton Head for the spring tennis break. Well done John!110 Turnpike RoadWestborough, MA 01581Tel: 508-366-3450Fax: 508-365-5805ustanewengland.comJeff Bearup of Duxbury, Mass., received USTA New England’shighest honor as the 2012 recipient of The Gardner WardChase Memorial Bowl. The presention was made at the USTANE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, June 8at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI. Theaward is for outstanding contribution to New England tennis.7

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2013 new haven open at yaleget closerthan ever before!all fans will watch from box ring seats to feel the electricity of world-class women’stennis. It’s available starting at just $19.00 for Usta Members. the tournament sizzleswith on-court action with top women’s players plus fan favorite off-court activities,including the aetna fitZone, player autograph sessions, and live entertainment.Usta MeMber DIscoUnt tIcKet offerUsta Members receive special ticket offers and discounts including:$15.00 off multi-session packages with preferred seating on the westsideline in the first 2 rows of the reserved package section.25% off adult stadium box seat tickets for august 18-21 (sessions 1-7).to reserve tickets, please have your valid Usta Member ID # available when youeither call 855-464-8366 or visit newhavenopen.com (use promo code nhoUsta)MeMber apprecIatIon Daytuesday, august 20 (session 4) 11:00am-3:00pmenjoy exclusive access to the Usta hospitality area overlookingstadium court and a complimentary gift. your valid Usta MemberID card is required for entry into the hospitality area. a valid ticketis required to enter tournament grounds.aUgUst 16–24connecticut tennis center at yalenewhavenopen.com1-855-464-8366PresentingSponsorCornerstoneSponsorsTournamentSponsorsJuly 21Chris Stevens603-969-2648August 19Steve O’Connell203-895-3655USPTA New England Division conducts Free Tennis Across America (TAA) eventsat each of the above sights. For details and to volunteer to teach at one or bothevents, contact the coordinator listed above.9

Momentum: Fact or Fiction? (continued from Page 6)Similarly in tennis, a player might win two games in a row without dropping a point. The player is said to have momentum,but by the law of averages, the player is actually more likely than ever to lose the next point. Years ago, USPTA MasterProfessional Ken DeHart did an informal study and found that players are more likely to lose a point being up 40-love than15-0 love.Psychological studies, however, show that athletes emotionally and psychologically perceive momentum. Feeling greatdoes not necessarily increase the likelihood of the athlete winning the next point. The other player may choose to fightback harder. Nevertheless, emotional and psychological uplifting is gained as a response to the score or streak. Thatactually causes the athlete to try harder. But a study with cyclists actually shows the opposite. In a computer simulation,cyclists actually worked harder when slightly behind in a race than when they were ahead. The emotion response to momentumactually caused them to pedal less hard when ahead. As tennis coaches, we are familiar with letdowns: a playerwho wins the first set too easily often slacks off and loses the second set. The trailing player usually increases intensityand may be more relaxed when slightly behind but may not work as hard if the athlete perceives everything is lost. As weknow, a player who is down a break 5-4 will try to break back rather than lose the set but a player down 5-0 may let the setgo and try hard at the start of the next set. One study3 showed that winners of close sets are more likely to win the nextset. Even when sets are split, the winner of a close second set was more likely to win the third set. However, it is questionablewhether this was an effect of momentum or fatigue.Sometimes we attribute triggers or turning points as changing momentum. For example, a winner on the run if precedinga streak of points or games, is often interpreted as a turning point in the match. That is true for emotional momentumbut may not result in scoring momentum. However, we can fool ourselves by only remembering the more interesting ormemorable moments. For example, most people remember what they were doing when 9/11 happened. We remember ourdramatic winners and errors, not mundane points. Triggers often lead to positive psychological responses that might geta player to believe he or she has areasonable chance. That response in turn, could increase effort or focus. Service breaks and failed service breaks are examplesof triggers. Klassen and Magnus4 showed that among ATP players, the effect isminimal but they found an effect in women’s tennis but not in terms of how momentum is defined. Forexample, breaking serve had a tendency to be followed by being broke. That actually means the opposite of momentum.They also found in close situations, the better player was more likely to pull out the point which might indicate ability tofocus (or the weaker player mentally folded) but not momentum.A coach or tennis pro can help tennis players manage emotional momentum. Since we now know, the chances of losingmay actually increase after a winning streak, it is important to stress to tennis players when winning:1. Stick to your tactical game plan.2. Keep your intensity and play hard like you are behind.3. Don’t play the score, or even forget the score.When a player is trailing, a coach or tennis pro can also help by reminding the player a few things:1. Forget the score.2. Keep fighting hard and enjoy the battle.3. Be faithful and keep emotions positive.Generally, good coaches are process- not result-oriented and encourage students to try hard regardless of the score.Good coaches encourage students to execute well and stay calm with positive responses to every trigger event or score.If there is someone in front of you, that person becomes a target to overtake. When no one is in front, it is veryhuman to slack off a bit. There is a saying, if you are not training, someone else is training to beat you. The trick of thebest players is maintaining focus and quality performance.1. Stern, H.S. (1997). “A statistician reads the sports pages,” Chance 10(2): 40-43.2. Schaffner, P.E., (1985). “Specious learning about reward and punishment,” Journal of Personality andSocial Psychology 48: 1377-1386.3. Page, L. (2009). “Momentum effect in competitions: field evidence from tennis matches.” http://www.eea-esem.com/files/papers/EEA-ESEM/2009/1334/Lionel_Page_Competition.pdf4. Klaassen, F., and J. Magnus (2001). “Are points in tennis independent and identically distributed?Evidence from a dynamic binary panel data model," Journal of the American Statistical Association,96(454), 500{509.10

Exciting new look for USPTA awards presentation at World Conference in OrlandoThe United States Professional Tennis Association’s annual awards program, where the association’s top awards are presented,gets a whole new look and format this year during the World Conference Sept. 23-27 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress inOrlando, Fla. The awards luncheon which takes place on Friday, Sept. 27, will feature keynote speaker Pat Williams, sponsoredby USPTA’s newest endorsee Rezilient Direct.Williams is the co-founder and senior VP of the Orlando Magic, a basketball Hall of Famer and one of the nation’s top motivationalspeakers. He has been an integral part of the NBA, including bringing the NBA to Orlando and serving as general managerfor teams in Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia and now the Orlando Magic. He has also authored more than 80 books. Williams andhis wife, Ruth, are parents of 19 children, including 14 adopted from four nations.The luncheon will honor the recipients of the association’s highest distinctions, including: USPTA Tim Heckler Hall of FameAward, Alex Gordon Professional of the Year Award, USPTA Master Professionals and USTA/USPTA Community ServiceAward.The conference, which is the premier educational event for the tennis industry, will feature numerous general sessions, seminarsand specialty courses. Each day will feature a theme focusing on a core competency including 10 and Under Tennis, cluboperations/business, player development and teaching/sport science. The conference will offer all things tennis including the nation’slargest tennis-only buying show, International Tennis Championships, networking opportunities, industry meetings, partiesand more.More details about the conference, including registration information, are available at www.usptaworldconference.com or bycalling USPTA at 800-877-8248 USPTA’s Tennis Buying Show to be held at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.-- USPTA will host silent auction during buying show --11

USPTA’s Tennis Buying Show to be held at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.-- USPTA will host silent auction during buying show --The United States Professional Tennis Association’s Tennis Buying Show will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Hyatt RegencyGrand Cypress in Orlando, Fla., during the World Conference. Booth space is still available for the largest national tennis-onlybuying show. The buying show is part of the larger World Conference, which begins Sept. 23 and annually attracts the who’s whoof the tennis industry. Tennis-teaching professionals, industry leaders and representatives, media and manufacturer representativesare expected to attend. Manufacturers are encouraged to submit booth registrations early to guarantee their space since the buyingshow sells out each year. To obtain booth reservation forms, visit www.usptaworldconference.com and click on the buying showmenu tab or call John Embree at 713-978-7782 ext. 117 or email him at john.embree@uspta.org.Exhibitors include tennis equipment, apparel and footwear companies, marketers and wholesalers of hard and soft goods, videoanalysis, Web-based programs and software, teaching aids, court surfacing and lighting, awards, educational materials, nutritionbars and vitamins, and more.In addition, the USPTA Silent Auction will be held during the buying show. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on a varietyof exciting items. Past items have included Andy Murray-autographed racquet courtesy of HEAD Penn, Liezel Huber autographedball courtesy of Liezel Huber, Nike shoes for a year (one pair per quarter) courtesy of Fromuth, Playmate Ball Mower courtesyof Playmate, two tickets to the 2012 U.S. Open courtesy of USTA, two-night stay in a deluxe view room at Hyatt Regency GrandCypress in Orlando, Fla., courtesy of Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, to name a few. The auction benefits the USPTA foundation,and is a USPTA Lessons for Life event.Anyone interested in donating an item for the auction can visit www.usptaworldconference.com and click on silent auction underthe special events menu tab to obtain a donation form or call 713-978-7782. All donations are greatly appreciated.12

Pro Tennis in Newport!Special Rates for Groups!Call to ask about bringing a group from your club.John IsnerDefending ChampionJULY 8 -14InternationalTennis Hall of FameNewport, RITICKETS: 401-849-6053 or HallofFameTennisChampionships.comTOURNAMENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Drivers, Ushers, Ball Kids & More2013USPTAWheelchair Training & CertificationAugust: 10 & 11(during the New England Wheelchair Tennis Camp)Harvard University: Murr Indoor and BerenOutdoor Tennis CourtsTraining and Testing - (In and Out of a tenniswheel chair- chairs provided)All information / directions on USPTA NewEngland website - usptanewengland.comFor information contact Mike Mercier at978-273-65002013USPTA NEW ENGLANDTESTING SCHEDULEThe Longfellow Club, Wayland, MAJuly 13, 14The Longfellow Club, Wayland, MASeptember 7, 8Maine Pines Racquet and FitnessDecember 7-8For information, contact Wayne Turner401-862-6801 orwturner@carnegieabbeyclub.com13

USPTA New England Division Institutes Hall of FameWe have recently instituted a Hall of Fame for our USPTA New England Division and we need your help inidentifying worthy members for induction.If you know of someone who you would like to nominate, please contact the Hall of Fame Chairperson,Helaine Vrana at hvrana@verizon.net.A resume and supporting documents must be submitted to the committee chairperson along with thenomination form which can be found on the USPTA New England website usptanewengland.com under “Hall ofFame”. Read below for the inductee requirements. All nominations must be received by September 1st.Inductee Requirements:● Must have resided in New England as a USPTA member for a minimum of 15 years● USPTA certified tennis professional for a minimum of 20 years (Must be a current member at time of induction,unless retired or deceased)● Held a certification of a P-1 or Master Pro● Have a good character and reputation as a role model for teaching professionals.● At least 50 years old at time of enshrinement● Active participant in the USPTA, either on the board, attending conventions or other sponsored events● Active or former demonstrated involvement with the USTA, either running tournaments, volunteering or workingwith JTT or school programs● Worked in the tennis industry as a full-time (minimum of 7 months of the year) tennis teaching professional,administrator, coach or manager for a minimum of 20 years● Significant contributions or outstanding achievements to the tennis industry in two of the following categories:1) teaching/coaching, 2) playing or special service-journalism, invention, 3) leadership/administration14

USPTA and PTR commit to collaborating to elevate the standards of tennis teachersThe United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced a landmark andunprecedented programmatic alliance in an effort to elevate the standards of tennis-teaching professionals across the country.The collaborative efforts include both associations embracing the pathway presented by the USTA for 10 and Under Tennis education by adheringto the minimum standards set in the curriculum and testing to be developed in Stage I and Stage II for all new professionals becoming certified in2014 and beyond.USPTA and PTR agree to continuing education for all professionals post-certification in terms of number of hours during a three-year cycle untilthe minimum education is achieved. Both associations will support child welfare and safety education, certification and ultimately licensing ofteaching professionals, in conjunction with the USTA, United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and any other organization that oversees childhood education.Finally, there will be an open-door policy for members of either association to participate in each other’s symposiums or conferences at the local,divisional and national level at the going member registration rate. The attendance will count toward continuing education credits for each memberfor either organization.“The USPTA believes the industry should have a strong voice representing the population of teaching professionals,” said USPTA President TomDaglis. “An alliance to elevate the standards of teaching professionals is a step toward accomplishing that goal.” “PTR believes that this is a stepin the right direction to strengthen the tennis teaching industry in the United States,” said PTR President Jorge Andrew. “This commitment isimportant for the growth of tennis.”Founded in 1927, USPTA strives to raise the standards of the tennis profession while promoting greater awareness of the sport. USPTA offers70 professional benefits to its more than 15,000 members worldwide, including certification and professional development. With more than 300days of educational opportunities throughout the year, USPTA offers the most comprehensive continuing education program in the tennis industry.For more information, call 800-877-8248 or visit www.uspta.com.PTR is the largest global organization of tennis-teaching professionals with more than 14,600 members in 117 countries. It has the greatestpercentage of multicultural and women members of any such organization. PTR is dedicated to educating, certifying and servicing tennis teachersand coaches around the world in order to grow the game.15

Nominate a worthy tennis pro NOW!New EnglandUSPTA NE DIVISION AWARDS FORM2012 New England Regional Pro of the Year 2012 Open Player of the Year M/F2012 Senior Player of the Year M/F 2012 High School Coach of the Year2012 (35 and over) Player of the Year M/F 2012 College Coach of the Year2012 (45 and over) Player of the Year M/F 2012 Coach of the Year (successful coaching at any level)2012 Facility Manager of the Year 2012 New England Pro of the Year2012 55 and over Player of the Year M/F 2012 Rookie of the YearNominee Information (Must be an active USPTA member in good standing)Name ____________________________________ Member No. _____________________ Tel _________________________Address _____________________________ City ___________________________ State _____ ZIP ___________________Fax _______________________________ e-mail _____________________________________________________________Local newspaper ________________________________________________________________________________________Nominator ________________________________________________ Tel _________________________________________Briefly tell us about your nomineeSend Completed Form to:Jacques Faulise13 Loop DriveNorth Kingstown, RI 02852 japfaulise@hotmail.com401-952-7000 * Feel free to suggest a new category16

Support yourNational EndorseesPublication DeadlinesPublication Dates DeadlinesSummer newsletter June 1(Including USPTA NE Convention Brochure)November (Winter) newsletter Oct. 1(Including USPTA NE Winter Conference Brochure) Nov. 2Spring newsletter Feb. 1The following is the rate schedule for ads placed in our newsletter.Size One Issue 2 Issues 3 IssuesBus. Card $35 $30 ($60) $25 ($75)1/4 page $60 $55 ($110) $50 ($150)1/2 Page $85 $80 ($160) $75 ($225)3/4 Page $100 $90 ($180) $80 ($240)Full Page $,110 $100 ($200) $90 ($270)As of 07/12/2013 there are 630 tennis professionals in NewEngland. The newsletter YANKEE PROse can be viewedonline at www.uspta.com and usptanewengland .com by allUSPTA members, the presidents and vice presidents of the 16other divisions of the USPTA, as well as USPTA National Bd.Jerri DiCamillo, Executive AdministratorEditor/Photographer/Layout and Design of Yankee PROseUSPTA New England DivisionP.O. Box 126, West Kingston, RI 02892Telephone: 401-789-8927 or Cell: 401-742-2075e-mail: jerridicamillo@cox.net17

USPTA New England Division Election of Board of OfficersThe Nominating Committee is continuing their search for members who wish to be candidates for consideration in servingon the USPTA New England Board of Officers. If you are interested in being considered by the Nominating Committee,please send your resume and cover letter to the Nominating Committee Chairperson, Jacques Faulise. Applicants need toadd at least four references both personal and business in their resumes. All resumes need to be in the hands of the Chairpersonno later than September 30. Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Chairperson via e-mail listed below.Jacques Faulise, Chairman13 Loop DriveNorth Kingstown RI 02852japfaulise@hotmail.comCell 401- 952-7000Section 4. Nomination And Election of Board of Officers.ARTICLE IV – BOARD OF OFFICERSThe Board of Officers will be elected bi-annually by the Division membership. The election will be held as follows:Nominations will be made before November 1st during an election year by the Nominating Committee. The Nominatingcommittee will propose a complete slate of officers and forward this slate to the Division Secretary by November 5. ByNovember 15 the Division Secretary will mail to the membership the Nominating Committee’s slate of officers and callfor further nominations. By December 1 the nominations from the membership must be received by the Division Secretarywho will there upon add to the ballot the names of those persons who receive the greatest number of nominations from themembership. Only one nominee per office will be added to those persons nominated by the Nominating committee and theone name added will have received the greatest number of nominations from the membership. The nominee, in order to beadded to the ballot, must receive nominations from at least 20 members. In case of a tie, the nominee who has the highestnumber of nominations deposited with the Division Secretary on December 1st will be added to the ballot. Thereafter, byDecember 10, the Division Secretary will send out ballots to the members to be returned no later than January 10. Eachballot must be numbered and printed in such a manner as to not be able to be reproduced. The ballots will be returned to acounting committee that will be appointed by the Board of Officers and comprised of two or more Division members noneof whom may be members of the Board of Officers or the Nominating committee. The newly elected board of Officers willtake office at the next regularly scheduled Division membership meeting or February 15, whichever comes first. The Chairmanof the Select Presidential Advisory Committee, who is also a member of te Board of Officers, will be the immediatpast president. If the immedate past president is unwilling or unable to serve, then the Board of officers shall by majorityvote, elect the chairman of the Select Presidential Committee.2014 Rating Changes• If you don't wish to upgrade, you do not need to do anything and your status for 2014 will beyou are a P-2 or P-3, you will be classified as a Professional.• You will not be downgraded!• If you want to upgrade before January 2014, you don't have to retake the entire test. You onlyneed to retest on the areas in which you scored lower than a P-1.• If you upgrade to a P-1 before Jan. 1, you will become an Elite Professional in 2014.• Membership pricing will be the same for Elite Professional and Professional.• All changes take effect January 1.This invitation to upgrade is only for people who wish to upgrade before the changes take effect.18

A Fine Tribute to Tim HecklerThe Legends WalkA special ceremony to unveil a brick in honor of TimHeckler in the Legends Walk at the International TennisHall of Fame took place on Tuesday, July 9 during theATP Hall of Fame tennis tournament in Newport RI.A fine tribute to Tim from the USPTA New EnglandDivision.Photos by Steve O’ConnellAmong those who took part in the ceremony werefrom L-R: International Tennis Hall of Fame CEO MarkStenning, long time friend of Tim Heckler Sean Sloane,USPTA New England Division president Chris Stevens,Past President Jacques Faulise, Past President SteveO’Connell and Anne Schwartz, Assistant Coordinatorof one of the most successful USPTA/Tennis AcrossAmerica Free Lesson Days that takes place on the firsttwo days of the tournament19

New England DivisionP. O. Box 126West Kingston, RI 02892United States Professional Tennis AssociationKeep informed! Visit the New England website usptanewengland.com