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Wheelchair Tennis Committee Holds Workshop
The Southern Wheelchair Tennis Committee was pleased to offer a Wheelchair Instruction Certification Workshop in conjunction with the Southern Tennis Association Annual Meeting in Atlanta. The workshop, hosted at Midtown Athletic Club at Windy Hill, was conducted by GPTA member and PTR Clinician Harlon Matthews. Matthews surprised the attendees by bringing in six sport chairs for some real "hands-on" experience for the coaches. TSRs (Tennis Service Reps) from four states participated in the workshop as well as pros from around the state. GPTA Hall of Fame member Randy Stephens, Chairman of the National Wheelchair Committee stopped by to meet the attendees and attend the workshop. Among the course materials given to the attendees was the USTA Wheelchair Tennis Manual and Drills DVD. Participants left the workshop with resources and experience in order to effectively work with wheelchair athletes. If you would you like a copy of this 80-page manual and DVD, contact Yasmine Osborn at osborn@sta.usta.com. The USTA Southern Wheelchair Tennis Committee is devoted to the growth and development of wheelchair tennis in the Southern Section. The next Wheelchair Instruction Workshop is Feb. 15th, during the PTR International Tennis Symposium on Hilton Head Island, S.C., USTA National Coach Dan James will conduct the workshop. 
 
   

ACSM Announces 2010 Fitness Trends
A lasting trend is developing in health and fitness, according to an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) survey published in the November/December issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal®. The importance of experienced and educated fitness professionals remains the top predicted fitness trend for the third straight year. The survey, now in its fourth year, was distributed to ACSM certified health and fitness professionals worldwide and was designed to reveal trends in various fitness environments. Nearly 1,500 completed surveys were received from respondents around the world. Thirty-seven potential trends were given as choices, with the top 20 ranked and published by ACSM.Consistent with 2009 results, the elevated importance of experienced and educated fitness professionals was identified as the top trend of 2010, likely due to increased industry regulation and an influx of specialty certifications and educational programs available for these professionals. This trend has moved up the list since the survey’s inception in 2007, when it ranked third. Strength training surged to second in the rankings, an indicator of the increased focus on strength training for various populations. Though strength training once was viewed only as a training method for male bodybuilders, more average exercisers and women are realizing its importance for healthy bones, muscles and aging.

The top 10 fitness trends predicted for 2010 are:

1. Educated and experienced fitness professionals.
2. Strength training.
3. Children and obesity.
4. Personal training.
5. Core training.
6. Special fitness programs for older adults.
7. Functional fitness.
8. Sport-specific training.
9. Pilates.
10. Group personal training.
   
USTA Georgia Yearbook is now online!
The 2010 USTA Georgia Digital Yearbook is now available for your viewing pleasure on the USTA Georgia website: www.ustageorgia.com. We hope you enjoy all of the Community, Junior and Adult sections along with the beneficial Member Organization and Volunteer Directories. Be sure to utilize the hyperlinks to access further information, email contacts and visit our advertisers' websites. 2/10/2010
 
 
Congrats to all of the GPTA award winners and finalists! On December 10, GPTA members and guests gathered to celebrate a year of great tennis across Georgia and the work that tennis pros accomplish each day to promote the game. Many thanks to Country Club of Roswell for hosting the 2008 GPTA Awards Dinner and Member Appreciation Party.

2008 Award Winners:
Member of the Year: Bill Osterhold (pictured)
Director of the Year (Large Facility): Dave Dvorak
Director of the Year (Small Facility): Tim Smith
Head Pro of the Year (Large Facility): Kevin Jackson
Head Pro of the Year (Small Facility): Chris Wittenberg
Assistant Pro of the Year: Corey Davis
Independent Pro of the Year: Lorna Stribos
Program of the Year: Crooked Creek
Event of the Year: Coach Matt's Charity Invitational
Pro-Am Tournament of the Year: Dunwoody Country Club
Retailer of the Year: Cherokee Town & Country Club
Facility of the Year: Druid Hills Golf Club
Volunteer of the Year: Kevin Jackson
Senior Player of the Year: Tom Smith
   
Dave Dvorak Named USPTA Master Professional 
Congratulations to GPTA Hall of Fame member Dave Dvorak on his most-recent achievement! USPTA has certified Dave as a Master Professional. Only one percent of the 15,000 worldwide teaching professional of the USPTA have achieved the Master Professional level. Dave is also a Past President of the GPTA, the Director of Tennis at Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta and an energetic force in the Atlanta tennis community. 11/08
   
GPTA 2006 Award Winners
  • Member of the Year: Dave Dvorak
  • Facility of the Year: The River Club
  • Assistant Pro of the Year: Ben Hestley
  • Player of the Year: Kip Layman Senior Player of the Year: Bobbie Campanaro
  • Retailer of the Year: Coach Matt's Tennis and More
  • Head Pro of the Year, Small Facility: Tim Dutton
  • Head Pro of the Year, Large Facility: Kevin Jackson
  • Independent Pro of the Year: Danny Thiets
  • Event of the Year: USTA Georgia Community Tennis Development Workshop
  • Sponsor of the Year: USTA Georgia
  • Pro Am of the Year: TPC Sugarloaf
  • Program of the Year: Country Club of Roswell
  • Director of the Year, Large Facility: Kip Layman
  • Director of the Year, Small Facility: Alan Hartley
 
   
2005 GPTA Annual Awards

On December 14, GPTA members and guests congratulated the nominees and winners of the 2005 GPTA Annual Awards. The annual banquet and awards party was held at Country Club of Roswell. In addition to the awards, there was a silent auction and raffle to raise funds for the organization. The 2006 Board of Directors was announced as well. A list of award winners follows:

  • Member of the Year: Paige Miller    
  • Assistant Pro of the Year: Ana Friganovic   
  •  Male Player of the Year: Harlon Matthews   
  •  Female Player of the Year: Marcy Hirshberg   
  •  Senior Male Player of the Year: Hugh Thomson    
  • Retailer of the Year: Coach Matt's Tennis and More    
  • Head Pro of the Year: Beth Clay   
  •  Independent Pro of the Year: George Hovsepian   
  •  Event of the Year: The Thomasville Collegiate Invitational    
  • Volunteer of the Year: Cheryl Luchene    
  • Sponsor of the Year: USTA Georgia   
  •  Pro Am of the Year: TPC Sugarloaf    
  • Program of the Year: Ansley Golf Club    
  • Director of the Year, Large Facility: Darryl Lewis    
  • Director of the Year, Small Facility: Paul Bartholomai
   
   
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