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The Tennis “Bulls” TriumphSpike Gonzales, USPTAWith undefeated performances from PatrikSegfeldt, Shawn Hedrick, Robert Howell, GregMoussette and Jonathan Call, the tennis version of theChicago Bulls overwhelmed the competition in this year’sTeam Tennis competition at the Pt. St. Lucie Club Medcourts. The team’s one setback was a 6-3 loss in theirfirst round match when the Mavericks’ Carlos Triana andDoug Welsh edged out Mark Fairchilds and Bob Heller.Both Triana and Welsh were also undefeated this year.After being handicapped with bisques (freepoints) received or given away for each set, thecompetition was scored by giving each team a pointfor each game won and three points for each set won.The Bulls amassed a record 75 points, followed by theThunder with 55, the Mavericks with 49 and the Heatwith 36.Tournament director, Spike Gonzales, predictedthat the top heavy Thunder would be the champion, butapparently handicapping and a sense of mission aidedin the Bulls’ ultimate victory. The Thunder was blessedwith such talent as Ed Shanaphy, Greg Neuhart andCraig Wittus, along with standouts from last year of DaveFreiman and Chris Hagman. It seemed that the Thundersimply hadn’t had time to jell as a team.“When it came right down to it,” said Spike, “theBulls won two tiebreakers over the Thunder, giving thema 12-point differential and momentum into their finalmatches.” The Bulls pairings of Mark Fairchilds andShawn Hedrick and Greg Moussette and Jonathan Callhad 6-5 wins over the respective pairings of Craig Wittusand Bob Howell and Van Middlesworth and AngelaRobinson.Noting that handicapping helped the Bulls intheir quest for the title, the Thunder captain, Van (“VanGundy”) Middlesworth exclaimed this is “Bulls—t!”Fellow team mates Dru Ackert and Angela Robinsonreported that Van had had a few too many bottles ofwine at the Marketplace.Much of the news of this year’s event was offcourt.Last year’s speculation about Ben Rakusin’sretirement came to fruition, and the event missed Ben’sparticipation for the first time in over 10 years. Benwas heard commenting, “It’s a young man’s game, andbesides I had to do certification testing.”Also conspicuously missing were two of lastyear’s luminaries, Jason Gilbert and Mike Baldwin,who have apparently given up athletic competition forpolitics. Ongoing competitive workhorse Will Hoag washeard saying, “We’ll be a better world for it!” Similarlymissing was Terry See. While stepping back from hispolitical career, Terry’s commitment to his lecture seriesand book-signing engagements kept him from the TeamTennis scene this year. Terry, however, is making acommitment to return to competition in the near future,particularly after winning the Division 60’s prior to ourevent.Mixing players around with different partnersand opponents in a handicapped format, Team Tenniscontinues to be a significant contribution to the fun andcamaraderie of the Florida USPTA Convention!Request for support in the USPTA National Electionwww.servethefacts.comFellow members of the FloridaDivision,I have been proud to serve inthe past as a member of theFlorida Board, represent theFlorida Division on the NationalExecutive Committee, andwill continue to represent ALLUSPTA members as NationalVice-President. I humbly askthat you support me and thefollowing slate of candidates in this very importantelection!. -Please support the followingcandidates in the USPTA National ElectionNancy CoxChuck GillJeff HawesTom McGrawBill MountfordFor more information, please visitwww.servethefacts.comChuck Gill, USPTA
Working at Your TradeGlen Howe , USPTA Master ProfessionalUSPTA Florida Head TesterOur recent Florida Conference was an amazing opportunityfor self-improvement. Not only did you have thechance to listen to numerous educational sessions, butother opportunities were there for the picking. I personallyworked with several USPTA professionals to helpwith their upgrade. This was not only enjoyable, but extremelyproductive for the upgrading members. So I askthe question, “What are you waiting for to upgrade?”The answer that I generally get is, “I have a great joband should be there a long time”. If that were true, Iwould have been at the same club for the last 30 yearsinstead of being at six or seven clubs. Several timesper month, I get a desperate call from a member thatneeds a quick upgrade to either keep his job or move toanother club. Let it be known that if a job listing is askingfor a P-1, they will not consider a P-2 or P-3.The first step is to commit to improvement. Work onthe areas of the USPTA to upgrade your standing. Next,send me an e-mail and I will connect you with someoneto help with the upgrade. And finally, set a time to takethe test. Sounds easy? It could be. Beyond the upgrade,you should consider being a USPTA AccreditedProfessional Coach. Continuing tennis education is thekey to success.In closing, if there were any thoughts of becoming aUSPTA Master Professional, it starts with being a P-1for ten years.Yours in tennis ~ Glen HoweUSPTA Certification April 10, 2011Welcome New Members: Kathryn Acierno, Verna Alduino,Elliot DeBolt, Amelie Ekdahl Bozkir, AnthonyFortunati, John Hegener, Martina Lee, Andrew Manchisi,Sean Mason, Gabriel Montilla. Upgrades: HerbertHaase, Albert Richards, John Richards. Also picturedTesters - Kelvin Rivera, Glen Howe and Robin Keener.Testing and Upgrade ScheduleRegister at www.uspta.com or phone 800 877-8248August 14August 27-28October 9November 6November 12-13December 10-11Forestmeadows, TallahasseeOaks at Boca RatonSwiss Inn Tennis Center, RockledgeTuscawilla Country Club, Orlando areaOaks at Boca RatonOaks at Boca Raton
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