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TAMPA BAY
TENNIS
2015 PREMIERE ISSUE • WWW.TAMPABAY TENNISMAG.COM
AN ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE AND YEARBOOK
SERVING TAMPA, SARASOTA, ST. PETERSBURG, CLEARWATER AND BEYOND
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CONTENTS
2015
PREMIERE ISSUE
FEATURES
37
ACES & WINNERS
Appreciating the people who shape
our tennis community with personality,
inspiration and class
40 BERNADETTE DIPINO
Sarasota Chief of Police Turns to
Tennis
42 TAMPA DREAM TEAM
Capt. Chris Bartos & Team Earn a
Coveted National Title
43 NICK BOLLETTIERI
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Inductee
44 JOHN ISNER
Tour Superstar Remains Community
Dedicated
46 WELCH TENNIS COURTS
George Todd, Jr. Drives America’s
Largest Tennis Court Building Company
38
47 KIM JOHNSON
Facing Cancer With Grit, Laughter and
Sport
TOM JAMES
The Raymond
James Executive
Chairman’s
Philanthropic
Way of Life
48 STACEY ALLASTER
The Women’s Tennis Association CEO
Reaches out Locally to Impact Globally
SPECIAL PROMOTION
51
TENNIS CLUB + COURT
RESOURCE GUIDE
40
44
48
An area rich in tennis, this special
advertising section profiles some of
the finest country clubs in Greater
Tampa Bay. Also, a directory listing
of clubs and courts will keep you
informed of your playing options.
82
CHRIS
BARTOS’
Tampa Team Wins
National Title
DEPARTMENTS
13-27
NEWSMAKERS
Announcements, Awards, Events,
Pro Tips and More
93 COLLEGIATE SPOTLIGHT
NCAA Division I; NCAA Division II; and
NJCAA team spotlight
8 PUBLISHER’S COURT
A welcome letter from Teresa Thompson,
Publisher and Editorial Director
10 TBTM TEAM + ON THE COVER
32
22
IN MEMORY
Celebrating the Lives of our
Tennis Friends
HOME + DESIGN
72 HOME FIT FOR A PRO
The Monica Seles estate offers
country club living at its best
GEAR + GADGETS
24
78 DRIVEN BY DATA
David Mitchell’s Babolat Play
racquet changed his game
72
81
98 PARTING SHOTS
Exposed to tennis since birth, toddler
Melina Dall Kyriazis of Seminole looks to
be a future tennis player
LEAGUE
84 USTA Champions of Sectionals
86 USTA + Flex League Contacts
and Advice
88 Interclub League ‘14 Spring Champs
90 Interclub League Contacts and
Advice
27
EVENT PLANNER
28 January-April Picks
30 June-December Picks
PUBLISHER’S
C OUR T
your new
Tampa Bay Tennis Magazine
hen I first mentioned that I
was producing a magazine
for the Tampa Bay area tennis community, I heard: “Good. We need
it. How do I get a copy?”
What came next was a flood of ideas
for content. So I took notes. A lot of
notes. And while we couldn’t fit every
story idea into the premiere issue, rest assured your feedback did not fall on deaf
ears. My “article hopper” continues to fill
with story ideas, which is a great source
of inspiration that also serves to validate
the need for Tampa Bay Tennis magazine.
This publication is an annual resource guide and yearbook that features
the Who’s Who within our tennis community. It spotlights tennis clubs, recreational tennis players, teaching pros, local
touring pros, collegiate teams and more.
To me, an inaugural issue is but a
sample and a foundation to build on.
With your feedback, giving specifics on
what you enjoy most, who should be
recognized in the future and how the
publication can improve, the magazine
will grow and evolve.
Tampa Bay Tennis is informative and
entertaining, a tabletop book that reflects
our thriving and thrilling game. Beyond
being an enjoyable read, ultimately we
want to introduce more people to tennis,
and for those who already play, we want to
broaden their base of tennis friendships.
One bit of feedback that I heard
early and often was that many players
have a desire to increase their pool of
tennis connections and would like to expand outside of their own county to meet
new players and compete in more events.
What’s holding them back, they said, is
the span of water that separates Pinellas, Hillsborough and Sarasota counties.
Apparently, crossing a bridge gives the
perception that greater distance is being
traveled and it takes more time to reach
the destination.
But if we take a central city in Tampa Bay like St. Petersburg and calculate
the miles and driving time between main
cities within counties, we see it can take
less time to drive across the Bay than
within our own county. For instance,
driving the 30 miles from St. Petersburg
in south Pinellas to Tarpon Springs in
northern Pinellas takes 50 minutes, while
the 23 miles to Tampa in Hillsborough
county takes 35 minutes and the 35 miles
to Sarasota in Sarasota county takes 45
minutes.
Now that we see the logic, let’s grab
our racquets and enjoy the beautiful
drive over the Bay to play some tennis.
I hope Tampa Bay Tennis magazine
plays a part in helping to break some barriers and form new, meaningful relationships. We’re not planning on changing
the world here, just striving to produce a
topnotch publication that recognizes a lot
of great people and puts a smile on faces.
Let’s go hit!
Whenever possible, please show your appreciation to our
advertising sponsors who recognize the importance of
tennis in our community and Tampa Bay Tennis magazine.
Teresa Thompson PUBLISHER/PASSIONATE TENNIS PLAYER
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TERESA THOMPSON
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2015 PREMIERE ISSUE • WWW.TAMPABAY TENNISMAG.COM
AN ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDE AND YEARBOOK
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NEWS
MAKERS
Ace FOR A CURE
PHOTO BY SPORTS WRITERS OF AMERICA
American tennis star and Tampa resident JOHN ISNER headlined the fourth
annual Ace For A Cure at Avila Golf &
Country Club. The Dec. 7, 2014, Tampa
event benefitted Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance [FARA], an organization
dedicated to curing Friedreich’s ataxia, a
neurological, genetic disease that effects
mobility, speech, vision and hearing.
Coordinated by Tournament Director
Roger Cypriano, the charity event included a silent auction, a future stars
exhibition, a collegiate exhibition match,
and competition that pegged John Isner against touring pros Alex Kuznetsov,
Robert Kendrick, and Tim Smyczek. To
raise additional funds, several spectators donated $100 to have the chance
to return Isner’s booming serve. One
brave woman, who walked onto the
court in 5-inch heels, struck Isner’s
funny bone. “What kind of shoes are
those, Nikes?” Isner heckled. The crowd
roared, but the woman did make contact
with the ball. Visit curefa.org.
-- JOLEEN ROSS, Sports Writers of America
PRO
HIT
with
LESSONS WITH
JIMMY
JACKIE KELLER
RETIRES
Former world No. 5 JIMMY ARIAS,
50, lives in Sarasota and is still
entrenched in the sport. He
coaches, performs exhibitions, is
a freelance commentator for Tennis Channel, and is now offering
lessons out of the Bath & Racquet Fitness Club in Sarasota.
Arias was known for his baseline
game, powerful forehand and
mental toughness. To learn from
one of the best, contact the club
to schedule a lesson with
Jimmy. sarasota-health-club.com
After dedicating
30 years to the
tennis industry,
JACKIE KELLER
of St. Petersburg
retired in June 2014. She served
as the director and general
manager of St. Petersburg Tennis
Center for the past 12 years, and
in her honor, the Tennis Foundation of St. Petersburg named
Court 4 the “Jackie Keller Court.”
JOHN GREEN is the new general
manager of the facility.
MARIA CERCONE
of BARDMOOR GOLF & TENNIS CLUB, LARGO
The perfect junior student
is willing to commit to the
game, listen and work hard.
The perfect adult student is
willing to change, has an open
mind and a love of the game.”
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NEWS
MAKERS
WINKLER’S GOLD ON GRASS
JEFF WINKLER, St. Petersburg,
and MIKE TAMMEN, Portland,
Oregon, won a Gold Ball at
the USTA National Men’s 55
grass court doubles championship. The event was held
Sept. 15-28, at West Side
Tennis Club in New York. They
advanced to the final without
dropping a set, but the final
proved to be dicey.
“We were down 3-1 in the
third before pulling out the
victory 4-6, 6-3, 6-4,” said
Jeff. “I think the key was that
we stayed confident and aggressive and stayed in the
moment. It was a thrill!”
Other locals with strong
performances in Forest Hills
included Jeff Davis, the director of tennis at Treasure
Island Yacht & Tennis Club,
who advanced to the semis
in singles and doubles; and
Hans Gallauer, director of
tennis at the Vinoy Club,
who performed well in the
singles. Meanwhile, Don
Mathias, also of the Vinoy
Club, earned a 2nd place
Silver Ball at the National
clay court doubles championship at Virginia Beach
with Bill Poist, July 10-19. L-R Mike Tammen, Jeff Winkler
PRO
HIT
Nancy
Morgan’s
VISION
A request from the editor of thetennisnews.net
It has been more than 30 years
since tennis appeared on my radar
screen. Raising three kids with my
husband was keeping me totally
occupied, but one day I was drawn
to the public tennis courts to give
the game a try – I was hooked and
never looked back.
During those 30-plus years, my
level of involvement ranged from
a casual player to a dedicated
league competitor that advanced
to four USTA league national team
championships and from a local
tennis volunteer to USTA Florida
state president, a member of its
Hall of Fame and a USTA national
committee member.
I believe everyone – especially
youth – should have the opportunity to try tennis, and I emphatically
believe schools are the perfect vehicle. There are so many benefits
to kids who learn to play tennis,
from social to health to psychological. Gail O’Connor, a teaching
pro in Pinellas County since 1975,
has seen her young players grow
in many ways.
“Those that are shy are taught
some social interaction; a clumsy
child trains large and small motor
skills; a frail child builds strength
and stamina; and an impulsive
child is encouraged to plan and
focus action,” said O’Connor.
Tennis can be offered in school
classes or in after-school programs. Schools offer a captive audience, facilities adaptable for tennis and the benefits are limitless.
So, what’s keeping tennis from
being available at every school for
every single child?
Probably the chief stumbling
block is the needed manpower to
provide after-school tennis where
skills learned in school can be
practiced through play.
My vision is to see some of
us “lifetime” tennis players give
back to the younger generation
and volunteer to help coordinate
after-school tennis so they, too,
can begin to enjoy the benefits we
have been receiving for years. How
difficult would it be for each of us
to give one hour a week to lead
or assist a tennis program on a
school campus near you?
Think about it. Make a commitment. Help others try the game
you love!
with
DENIS PELEGRIN
HIGH-PERFORMANCE COACH, BRADENTON
Regardless of the score, your opponent’s strengths, or any other potential distraction, you must
keep a positive attitude. A healthy frame-of-mind, along with daily dedication to your game, will pay off.”
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BRAVO KEVIN BRUNDLE
KEVIN BRUNDLE, 29, was selected
the USTA Florida 2014 December
Volunteer of the Month. In addition
to managing the 41-court municipal complex for Tampa Tennis at
Hillsborough Community College,
Brundle is involved in many aspects of tennis, including playing an
integral role with the USPTA-Florida
Section’s U30 Team. “He assists
on the Education and Sponsorship
project teams, and is always look-
ing to improve his craft,” said Jason
Gilbert, USTA Director of Competitive Tennis. “Tennis professionals
like Kevin will keep our industry
thriving for years to come.”
Earlier in 2014, Brundle was
awarded the Tampa-area USPTA
District Pro of the Year, and was
selected by USTA Florida as a
member of the Junior Competitive
Council for 2015. He serves as a
board member for the Hillsborough
County Community Tennis Association, and is also a host provider for
several ROGY events, an initiative
that introduces tennis to children
with size-appropriate equipment.
“I volunteer for the same reason I
love my job,” Brundle says, “I want
to make a difference in the lives
of others and give the best experience possible while playing tennis.”
ROSS + ROMPF STATE TITLES
MARIA ROSS and MARY ANN ROMPF, students of
The Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, captured tennis state titles at the FHSAA Class 1A
championship in April. Ross, who was the No.
1 seed in the individual state tournament, defeated Westminster Academy’s Courtney Meredith 6-2, 6-3 to win the individual singles title,
becoming the first ODA tennis player since
Caroline Dailey to win a singles state title.
Turville
TURNS THE TIDE
After experiencing one of its strongest years in
2014, LARRY TURVILLE of Naples stepped down
as director of the Florida Super Senior Grand
Prix Circuit. “The circuit has a 20 plus year tradition and is a mecca during the winter
months for players ages 55 and up to 90 looking for a warm place to play and get
top competition,” said Turville, 65, adding that Mark Taylor and Mike Baldwin are the
new directors. The Jan.-Feb. 2015 schedule includes six tournaments in the greater
Tampa Bay area, each event attracting 150-300 players. www.flsupersenior.com
PRO
HIT
with
DAVE PRESTON
of CHEVAL ATHLETIC CLUB, TAMPA
Funny tennis memory:
Years ago, while I was working
in Texas, I ran out to an injured
(and crying) member who had
fallen in the first game of her
interclub singles match. After I
CARRIED her off the court and
out of sight of the opponent
she told me that she had faked
her injury because she knew
she was going to lose -- the
rest of her team knew she was
going to do it too!”
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NEWS
MAKERS
[ C A P TA I N ’ S C O R N E R ]
Player
TURNS
teacher
LANCE MARTIN of Sarasota and WENDALL WALKER of Seminole were individually awarded USTA Captain-of-theMonth in 2014.
Lance, recognized for the month
of February, has captained 14 years
in virtually every level in Florida. “I’ve
captained teams that have only won
once all year and I’ve captained
teams that have advanced to nationals. The rewards always outweigh the
negatives if you captain in a fair and
honest way.”
Wendall has played tennis 50
years and captained the past twelve.
He was recognized for the month of
April. “I receive a lot of satisfaction
from organizing things successfully,
meeting new players, balancing competition with respect and cooperation
and trying to accommodate different
personalities.”
MARIBEL GROSS married into
a St. Petersburg family of tennis players that includes Mel
and Grete Gross and their children David, Scott [husband],
Bobby and Susie. When Maribel started playing twelve
years ago she practiced daily
and committed to improving
her game. Now, she divides
her attention between learning the game and teaching it.
“I have always respected
and admired tennis instructors, especially those who
work with kids,” Maribel said.
“I adore children and want to
give them a chance to make
an early connection with this
great sport.”
MARIBEL’S PATH
1
Registered with the PTR
2
Enrolled in class, studied online for one month [100 hours].
Trained on-court for three days, demonstrating strokes
and a 30-minute mock clinic.
4 Completed 100 question test online.
3
5
PRO
HIT
So in Spring 2014, she
spent two months time and
about $450 to earn a teaching
certificate with the Professional Tennis Registry. She sees
her greatest challenge being
youth’s obsession with electronic devices.
“My goal is to make my lessons so much fun that a kid
would rather come out and
play with me than play on their
computer or watch television.”
At 50, Maribel is an inspiration to others who are
considering teaching tennis,
proving that you need not be
an advanced player and it’s
never too late to diversify your
career.
After 4 weeks, received teaching certification to teach
ages 11-17; and, 10 and Under tennis.
Contact Maribel for a lesson at Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club.
with
JOHN WOODS of
THE RESORT AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB, LONGBOAT KEY
The pros like Roger Federer and Serena Williams do it and so should you: practice improving
your weakest shots rather than only wanting to hit your favorite strokes. In a match, opponents will
find your weaknesses, so work on those. If you have a bad serve, work on the serve. When you
do, you will enjoy the game more because you won’t need to hide the weak parts of your game.”
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Il
Jo
love means nothing!”
I pass this proverb along: “Never date a tennis player — to them,
JUDI
of
WhenALFORD
it comes to tennis humor, I always hear a chuckle when
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TOP: L-R: Ria Graham [FL], Doris Defries [CA],
Roz King [CA], and Burnett Herrick [SC]. MIDDLE:
L-R: Jane Lutz [FL] and the Doris Hart Cup team.
BOTTOM: L-R: JB Hayes [IN], Fred Farzanegan [FL],
Robert Quall [CA], Willie Wolff [TX].
Three Tampa Bay locals, Ria Graham, Jane
Lutz and Fred Farzanegan, represented the
USA in the ITF Super Senior International
Team Competition in Turkey, October 13-18,
2014. The teams, with 60-80 age divisions,
competed for their country equivalent to Davis or Fed Cup.
RIA GRAHAM, 76, NEW PORT RICHEY, was
named to the Queens Cup [75] for the second time. In the main draw the team beat
Ukraine and France, while in the playoff rounds they conquered Canada and then
Germany for the championship. The format
was two singles matches and one doubles
match. The USA has now won the Queens
cup five years in a row.
JANE LUTZ, 85, SARASOTA, won the No. 2
singles point against Australia in the Doris Hart Cup, while her USA team finished
fourth overall. Jane holds the No. 1 national ranking in W85.
FRED FARZANEGAN, 76, TAMPA, captained
the Bitsy Grant Cup team to a seventh
place finish. He partnered with Bob Quall
in the doubles [75] individual competition
to take the bronze.
WITHOUT OUR NO. 1 PLAYER WITH US, WE WEREN’T AT OUR FULL
STRENGTH. NEVERTHELESS, WE HAD SOME GOOD MATCHES AND
ENJOYED OUR TRIP TO A BEAUTIFUL SPOT ON THE MEDITERRANEAN.”
FRED FARZANEGAN, Tampa
ULTIMATE TENNIS TURNS 25
SCOTT NUNN launched Ultimate
Tennis, a Tampa Bay adult flex
league, with the goal to create
the best player experience: accurate ratings, convenient play and
affordable, competitive matches.
A quarter of a century later, the
league serves 11 cities nationwide and 85,000 members who
compete in singles, doubles and
mixed doubles.
“We give new players and
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those who are returning to tennis
an opportunity to join a league
without the difficulty of finding
a team,” said Scott. “We transition people from casual players
to committed players, which is
good for the sport, the clubs and
retailers.” An interactive website [ultimatetennis.com] gives players access
to stats and standings, a unique
feature keeping players connected
to the sport and committed to playing Ultimate Tennis four seasons
a year. Expanding the league into
more cities is his plan.
“Realizing how many tennis
lives we have touched around
the country is the most rewarding,” Scott said. “Many of these
players would not have been
able to participate in organized
league play without the flexible
scheduling option.”
DAVIS PENS
Bollettieri
BOOK
Bob Davis + Nick Bollettieri, 1989
Author Bob Davis and Nick Bollettieri, both of
Bradenton, met nearly every day for a year to
complete the authorized biography, Bollettieri:
Changing the Game.
AN ADVANTAGE ANNIVERSARY
Advantage Yours Tennis, a tennis retail store
owned by Peg Rogers and her daughter Kim
Cashman, celebrates its 30th anniversary in
2015. The Clearwater store sells racquets,
shoes and accessories and offers stringing
services, but customers say it’s the personal
attention that sets it apart. “Kim is the store,”
Keith Thompson of Belleair said. “Kim remembers your name, the string you like and every
other detail imaginable. She treats everyone
like a best friend.” Chris Skinner of Clearwater
added, “I always come out of the store with a
smile.” Visit advantageyours.com
ADVANTAGE YOURS TEAM L-R: Brent Babista, Jason Hood,
Bill Povey, Chris Paulson, Kim Cashman, Mary Miller. Not
pictured: Nancy Morgan
“Anybody that works with Nick
will tell you it’s a challenge,”
said Bob. “He’s incredibly demanding, and that can be difficult at times on people but
rewarding at the same time.
He strives for excellence.”
Nick and Bob had a
steadfast goal of completing
the book in time for the 2014
Sony Open Tennis in Miami.
High standards combined
with significant time crunches
lead to escalated tensions.
“It was not an easy
process,” admitted Bob. “We
battled a good number of
times over the course of the
11 months.”
On the surface, the
development of the book
seemed rather rudimentary.
Nick would start by “writing
his recollection of a particular
subject,” and Bob would then
translate it into “the cleanest
English possible.” But with a
life filled with so many trials
and tribulations, Nick often
recalled events and situations
multiple times before the
entire picture became lucid.
“He began to take a close
look at his life, maybe closer
than he’d ever done before,”
Bob said.
Whether readers are interested in learning about Nick’s
experience coaching the likes
of Andre Agassi and Monica
Seles, his eight marriages
or the story of the Bollettieri
Academy, Davis says Bollettieri: Changing the Game
holds nothing back.
—Nick Nemeroff
ISBN 978-1938842160
PRO
HIT
with
JACK BAILEY of
COUNTRYSIDE COUNTRY CLUB, CLEARWATER
I look forward to the new year where our club will grow our membership base, increase
our focus on junior tennis, provide more quality events and programs and help bridge the gap
between the counties.”
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NEWS
MAKERS
FAREWELL
STRING ALONG WITH VINCE
After 25 years in business,
String Along With Vince
closed shop June 28, 2014.
“I’m tired. I just can’t
work on my feet 8 straight
hours a day anymore,” said
Vince, who recently turned
70. “Both hands have carpal
tunnel and have been operated on, both hips have been
resurfaced, I’ve had surgery
on my toe, and my back, neck
and knee are bad.”
The Largo retailer sold
tennis gear, but what made
the shop extraordinary was
the stringing performed by
the owner Vince Chiarel-
li, PTR, a USRSA Master
Racquet Technician. He
strung over 32,000 racquets,
including sticks for the ATP
and WTA tour pros.
“Vince is very knowledgeable. He trained me in the
proper technique for stringing and customizing a racquet,” said Chris De Tone of
Clearwater. “We appreciated
their commitment to stringing racquets the right way
and the best way. Vince’s
knowledge of the process
and the pride he took in his
work was admirable,” added
Ivette Ogden of Seminole.
LEFT: June 28, 2014, Vince and Peggy Chiarelli, closing day
RIGHT: Customers Bob and Ivette Ogden, Seminole
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Danielle Collins’
BIG STAGE
Competing in the 2014 US Open was a
dream come true for Danielle Rose Collins
of St. Petersburg.
Oh, it was awesome. I have never played at that
level, and I have never played in a stadium like
that. It was amazing. I mean, I could get used
to that (laughter),” said Danielle, who received
a wild card into the main draw by winning the
NCAA women’s singles in May 2014.
She was one of eight men and eight women
selected to compete in the inaugural American
Collegiate Invitational in Flushing, N.Y. Within
the selection, Seminole’s Alexandra Cercone, a
graduate of University of Florida, joined the field
in competition.
Danielle, a 2012 Northeast High graduate
and University of Virginia junior, lost in the first
round to No. 2 seeded Simona Halep of Romania, 6-7, 6-1, 6-2.
“I obviously had a really good experience
taking a set off the No. 2 ranked girl in the
world,” Danielle said. “I think there is a lot of
positive things to take from it. It can only go up
from here for me.”
If Danielle continues to play well, she will
“try to make a living at it” after graduation. But
as a back-up plan, the 21-year-old is earning two
degrees, media studies and drama, with hopes
of being a sports reporter.
with
TOM WHITTEN, JR. of
THE OAKS CLUB, OSPREY
Keep fighting. Most matches are close; the one who fights the hardest usually wins. You
must cultivate an attitude that you will be the one who fights the hardest. My favorite quote is
from the ancient Chinese warrior Sun Tzu: “Victory is achieved before the battle.”
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HOME COURT
advantage
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ED LAVOIE of
A TESTED PARTNERSHIP
Pat and Judy Siracusa of Clearwater are a successful team on many fronts. The 71-year-olds
have been married nearly 50 years and have
played tennis together for 25, earning the Silver Ball
in the 2012 USTA National Husband-Wife Combo
140 Doubles Indoors Championships for a second-place finish. As the Countryside Country Club
members stepped off the court, they shared some
mixed doubles wisdom.
// After 25 years of mixed
doubles together, what’s
your oddest tennis story?
We saw a woman play the
husband-wife national grass
court tournament in California barefooted, and they
actually won.
// How do you train for a
big mixed doubles tournament?
We drill against each other
most of the time and play one
to two matches per week.
We have drills for fitness and
work on strategies that are
strictly designed for doubles
competition. We also try to
set up matches against two
men or two higher-rated women to increase the pressure.
// What is most challenging about playing with your
spouse?
Losing can lead to frustration, which then leads
to the blame game, which
leads to tension. Then it’s
all downhill from there!
// What is your secret to
success?
We get along very well both
on and off the court.
// What advice do you
have for a husband-wife
pair considering mixed
competition?
Try it! If the personalities
accept the challenge,
continue. If not, don’t do it.
Mixed doubles, especially
husband and wife, is not for
everyone.
// Do you have any special
goals for 2015?
To improve on 2012’s Silver
Ball by wining our first Gold
Ball.
FEATHER SOUND COUNTRY CLUB, CLEARWATER
To play tennis well you must “juggle” several skills: good footwork, set-up, racquet
preparation, vision technique, recovery and more. This takes practice, which is at least half of the
fun of learning the game. Practice makes the player.”
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PHOTOS JEANETTE MARCUS BY STUART MARCUS; ED LAVOIE BY TERRY SANDMAN
Dade City, Florida isn’t exactly known for
its tennis, but that doesn’t deter teaching
professional Jeanette Marcus from growing
the game.
“Play, play, play! Jeanette loves tennis!”
Janet Anderson of Tampa said, adding, “For
years she has tirelessly
promoted building tennis
anywhere, but especially in
east Pasco to juniors and to
the Hispanic population.”
With a main focus of
helping under-served communities, she and Michael
Vallillo co-founded Tennis 4
U/Tennis Para Ti, Inc.
“We want these kids ages 8 to 10 to play
tennis now, so that maybe some will have an
opportunity to attend college,” Jeanette said.
Because the county has a limited number
of tennis courts, Jeanette hired a contractor
to build a court in her backyard.
“I have my own one-court school where
I provide a secure, beautiful setting in Dade
City. My students are aged 5 to 86. They
come to me for tennis and fitness and to
have fun.”
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HIGH SCHOOL SPRING
ACADEMIC TENNIS
TEAM CHAMPIONS
BOYS
CUMULATIVE TEAM GPA
Class 4A
East Lake [Tarpon Springs]
Riverview [Sarasota]
3.936
3.435
Class 3A
Venice
3.680
Lakewood Ranch [Bradenton] 3.251
Class 2A
Southeast [Bradenton]
Tarpon Springs
Jesuit [Tampa]
Bayshore [Bradenton]
3.575
3.301
3.273
3.046
Class 1A
Cambridge Christian [Tampa]
Berkeley Prep [Tampa]
St. Stephen’s [Bradenton]
Northside Christian [St. Pete]
Shorecrest Prep [St. Pete]
Clearwater Central Catholic
Bradenton Christian
3.856
3.836
3.507
3.405
3.347
3.339
3.277
GIRLS
AMERICA’S LARGEST
SENIOR MEN’S
TENNIS LEAGUE
It was a very
successful event with
free tennis clinics on
16 courts, recognition
of season winners and
finalists, an excellent
buffet lunch and great
camaraderie among
the participants.”
STEEN CARSTENSEN,
President, The Suncoast
Tennis League
In 1983, the Sarasota County
Senior Men’s Tennis League was
formed and consisted of 16 teams
from 10 clubs in the 60-year-old age
division or better. Today, the league,
called the Suncoast Tennis League,
is gargantuan with nearly 150 teams
from 30 clubs and more than 1,600
players. It’s the largest independent
senior men’s tennis league in the
country and provides competition
for men aged 50 and better from
November to March.
The season-ending awards
luncheon is a special tradition,
says Steen Carstensen, the 12th
president of the League. Last year,
more than 320 players attended
the celebration held at the Meadows Country Club.
CUMULATIVE TEAM GPA
Class 4A
Riverview [Sarasota]
East Lake [Tarpon Springs]
3.679
3.659
Class 3A
Lakewood Ranch [Bradenton] 3.728
Springstead [Spring Hill]
3.707
Venice
3.565
Class 2A
Holy Names [Tampa]
Southeast [Bradenton]
Bayshore [Bradenton]
3.513
3.491
3.322
Class 1A
Cambridge Christian [Tampa]
Berkeley Prep [Tampa]
Clearwater Central Catholic
Shorecrest Prep [St. Pete]
St. Stephen’s [Bradenton]
Northside Christian [St. Pete]
3.907
3.727
3.572
3.569
3.558
3.535
FROM TOP: Michelle Krause of Cardio Tennis with league members;
Courtesy Florida High School
Athletic Association
League awards luncheon
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with
JUDI ALFORD
of
INNISBROOK GOLF RESORT &
TENNIS CLUB, PALM HARBOR
When it comes to tennis humor, I always hear a chuckle
when I pass this proverb along: “Never date a tennis player — to
them, love means nothing!”
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WENDALL
SARAH MEANS
SHARES THROUGH SPORT
Sarah Means of Wesley Chapel was awarded
the 2014 Van Ryn Scholarship, an honor given by the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida
to a person who shares their love of tennis
while volunteering in the community.
Sarah and her younger
sister, Elizabeth, play tennis for Florida Gulf Coast
University in Fort Myers.
“Even though Sarah has a lot to deal with
being a senior, the team
captain, the No. 1 player
on the team and sits on
the FGCU Diversity and
Elizabeth and Sarah Means
Inclusion Committee, she
is always helping and encouraging others,”
Elizabeth said.
Sarah’s leadership qualities are also evident on court, where at 5-foot-2 she exhibits
an aggressive game style and is known to
beat opponents with her toughness, strategy
and will to win.
“I am always working to improve my game
technically, physically and mentally. Currently my primary focus is decision making and
shot selection.”
After graduation, both sisters want to play
professionally.
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Walker’s
BIG LIST
For league captain Wendall
Walker, collecting email addresses started as a desire
to communicate efficiently
with team members.
“Sending emails was a
lot easier than picking up
the phone and calling each
player,” said Wendall.
Without effort, his email
collection multiplied as fellow
captains, their team members
and tennis clubs were added.
Over the course of 12 years,
his email list expanded to
nearly 2,000. It’s a group of
contacts he calls the “Big
List.” His database is impressive, but it’s what he does
with the contacts that draws
attention. The Seminole
resident is a commander of
communication for the Tampa
Bay area. He encourages
anyone with tennis-related
announcements — whether
it be a tournament, a job
opening or a racquet sale —
to email him the details, and
he, in turn, will inform his
community day or night.
“He is the best tennis
source around,” said Carrie
Grebenev of Clearwater.
Rick Beardsley of Odessa
said, “He provides good instruction, news and is always
promoting the game of tennis,” while Jennett Whitworth
of Clearwater added, “The
man has love for the game
and people!”
Sharing knowledge is fun,
says Wendall. “It’s empowering and an important role; it
feels good to be helpful and
make a contribution.”
Lynn Spies of Safety
Harbor summed it up nicely:
“Wendall Walker. His name
speaks for itself. He is a
gentleman, a great friend to
all and an excellent tennis
player. He is the king of tennis. Need I say more?”
To be added to Wendall’s
Big List, email wendallwalker@
earthlink.net.
L-R: Lynn Spies, Rick Beardsley, Carrie Grebenev
with
WARREN WATSON of
EAST LAKE WOODLANDS COUNTRY CLUB, OLDSMAR
Tennis is all about leg strength, so if you want to improve your game I suggest cross training
with cycling. It’s one of the most underrated activities to develop the legs. I have a Spinning bike at
home and ride it every day.”
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COLLEGE BOUND
FRANCO
My favorite shot
is my serve. To hit a
great serve, toss the
ball out in front, use
your legs to push up
into the ball, and land
inside the court when
you’re finished.”
ALEXIS FRANCO
Yasmin Franco
Alexis Franco is Tampa Bay’s highest
ranked girl in the USTA 18s singles
division, but the high school senior
has loftier goals.
“I want to be No. 1 in the state
and top 20 in the nation.”
Born and raised in Largo, Fla., Alexis has spent 10 years competing in
a region that has exposed her to the
best athletes. She trains at Bardmoor
Tennis Academy under Maria Cercone.
“Living near two major academies,
Saddlebrook and IMG, has given me
the opportunity to compete against different people from all over the world,”
said Alexis. “We also have so many
levels of tennis locally that it makes
setting up practice matches easy.”
Her older sister, Yasmin, a star
on the University of North Carolina
Greensboro tennis team who made
the Southern All Conference Freshman
Team last year, was instrumental in
developing Alexis’ skills.
“Yasmin is amazing. She would
give me that extra push at practice or
in the gym. She was there at my tournaments and gave me advice about
my game.”
In addition to junior competition,
Alexis plays on the Largo High School
team. In 2016, she has her sights set
on attending a Division 1 college on a
full tennis scholarship.
Fostering
THE DISABLED
JUDY FOSTER’S longtime personal
goal to start an Adaptive Tennis program in Clearwater came to fruition
in 2014. As the executive director
of the Suncoast Tennis Foundation,
an official USTA Florida Community
Tennis Association, Judy had the
perfect opportunity to partner with
the Clearwater-headquartered UPARC to help its intellectually and
developmentally disabled clients.
When the Adaptive Tennis program debuted in April, it had 16
UPARC participants. In two months,
when the course finished, participation had grown to 40. The program
to is expected to expand to meet
the demand.
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with
STEVE HILL of
ST. PETERSBURG TENNIS CENTER, ST. PETERSBURG
In doubles, to keep your opponent off balance and guessing, don’t forget to vary the
speeds, spins and placement of your serve. And to give your partner a better chance to poach,
serve down the “T” to take away a sharp angled return.”
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BOARDROOM
Awards
BoardRoom magazine, a trade publication serving private clubs, awarded The Oaks Club in Osprey the “Distinguished Gold Club of the World”
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for providing excellent member experience. Additionally, five department
heads received distinguished achievement awards, including Susan
with
Greene, Director of Membership and Marketing; Holly Caviglia, Director of
Clubhouse Operations; and Tom Whitten, Director of Tennis. BoardRoom
also recognized Welch Tennis Courts as “Tennis Court Builder of the Year.”
DREW WAGER
of BELLEAIR COUNTRY CLUB, BELLEAIR
TENNIS PLAZA EXPANDS TO TAMPA
Tennis Plaza recently added Tampa
to its Florida chain, giving it a total
of 6 statewide locations. “The Tampa
area has a thriving tennis community
and we want to provide players with
our world-class selection of brand
name tennis equipment, apparel
and accessories,” said Leon Echavarria, store owner. Located on West
Kennedy next to Westshore Plaza
Shopping Center, the store provides
same day stringing, a racquet demo
program and all of the latest gear.
Visit tennisplaza.com
Most recreational players
could use these three following
tips: [1] Channel your inner Roger Federer, and keep your head
still through ball contact instead
of watching where the ball is
going; [2] Loosen your grip pressure; a relaxed grip is more fluid
and allows for greater racquet
head speed; [3] Move your feet
to get into a good hitting position
so you’re not bending at the
waist to reach for the ball. Now
go have fun!”
GRAND OPENING, SEPT. 10, 2014, L-R: Gail Shapiro, Largo, and Suzi Capuano, Seminole; Store
owner Leon Echavarria with staff and family
LUXEMBOURG LINKED TO TENNIS
BOB LUXEMBOURG has built
a life around tennis, competing throughout high school,
college, the Air Force and
adulthood, winning singles
and doubles championships
along the way. Professionally,
he has owned tennis clubs,
taught tennis and organized
tournaments. In 2009, when
he was 79-years old and
recognized a need to promote local tennis
events, he turned a new leaf.
“Seeing the growth of tennis in the
Sarasota area got me thinking about the
only thing I haven’t done in the field of tennis: publishing a tennis magazine.” So he
launched Totally Tennis [totallytennismag.
com] a glossy bimonthly
magazine that promotes
tournaments, players and
coaches.
“I have arthritis in my
right wrist and thought I
would go ‘nuts’ not being
able to play tennis any longer. But I’m so busy promoting the sport with the
magazine and my monthly
exhibition series that, with the exception
of the father-son tournaments, I rarely miss
playing,” Bob said.
At 84, and with the energy of a man
decades younger, Bob aspires to grow the
business and expand the page count of the
publication in 2015.
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JAN
JANUARY-APRIL 2015 PICKS
TAMPA : The Adult Davis Cup at Tam-
pa Tennis at HCC is a signature event
31 and should not be missed, says Tournament Director Kevin Brundle. Four countries
compete in the team event, followed by lunch
from around the world. TampaTennis.net
FEB
SARASOTA: West Coast
Super Senior Grand
Prix, a singles and doubles competition for men 55 to 90. FEB 9-15
Palm-Aire Racquet Club, Director Larry Denyes, PalmAire.net;
FEB 16-22 Meadows Racquet Club,
Directory Don Caprio.
meadowscc.org
FEB-MAR
FEB
Compete in singles and
20-22
doubles at the 13th
Annual Tournament of Champions
at East Lake Woodlands Country
Club Suncoast Tennis Foundation,
an organization committed to developing character, self-esteem and
discipline, says Executive Director
Judy Foster. ourtennis.net
OLDSMAR:
ST. PETERSBURG: The Raymond
James Super Senior Grand Prix
(Designated), is hosted by the
St. Petersburg Country Club with Tournament Director Sam Vuille. A banquet and live music are part of
festivities and enjoyed by all. StPeteCountryClub.com
23-1
Kevin Brundle
MAR
Sam Vuille
C L E A RWAT E R : Last
year’s Family Tennis
Festival at the McMullen Tennis
Complex attracted 400 people,
says Judy Foster of The Suncoast
Tennis Foundation. “There’s something for everyone.”
MyClearwater.com
MAR
B R A D E N TO N :
BCC
Open Cure For Kids is
7-9
a one-day [Saturday]
charity doubles tournament that raises funds to find a cure for childhood
cancer and diabetes. Tournament Director Laurie Tinnell says participants
compete in both doubles and mixed
doubles. Bradentoncc.org
L-R 2014 finalist Nicole Gibbs; Champ Grace Min
MAR-APR
O S P R E Y :
Tournament
25-5
Director Tom
Whitten says the USTA Pro Circuit
Women’s Event hosted by The Oaks
Club attracts players worldwide, including Americans Melanie Oudin,
Julie Cohen and Irina Falconi. Don’t
miss this year’s $50,000 event.
TheOaksClub.com
2014 winner Anna Karolina Schmiedlova
APR
WTA star at the Women’s Open,
a $25,000 USTA pro circuit event
event hosted by Innisbrook Resort. Spectators
also enjoy a VIP player party, a Pro-Am, community events and clinics. Don’t forget to reserve a
suite at the resort. PlayInnisbrook.com
TAMPA : Tournament Director Rog-
er Cypriano says the 23rd annual
Avila Charity Tennis Tournament
benefits the AMIKids Tampa. Last year, more
than 300 doubles players and guests attended
the Friday dinner and auction, and more than
400 attended the weekend festivities that
raised $100,000. AvilaCharityTennis.com
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$100,000 premier professional ATP tennis
event, is directed by Tony Driscoll and hosted
by The Resort at Longboat Key Club. For comfort and convenience, lodging at the resort is highly recommended.
SarasotaOpen.org, LongBoatKeyClub.com
11-19
2014 winner
Nick Kyrgios
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B R A DENTON :
Many
pros, like Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, once
competed at the Eddie Herr International Junior Championship.
The IMG Academy event has
grown to attract more than 2,200
top junior players from more than
90 nations. IMGAcademy.com
SARASOTA : The Longwood Open is a series
of three events, each one increasing in bonus money, from $500 to
$1000. Tournament Director Travis Eckert says the event is open
to intermediate to advanced singles and doubles players.
ngtacademy.com
Champ Matt Bocko; Founder Ed Krass
TourAUG
nament Director Angel
Davila says The Total Tennis Center Classic [Designated] invites intermediate to advanced players to
compete in divisions ranging from
open to 65. totaltenniscenter.com
CL EA RWATE R:
CounSEP
tryside Country Club
plays host to the twoday Pretty in Pink Charity Tennis Tournament.
The fundraiser includes
136 doubles players
who raise money for the
Susan Cheek Needler Breast Center at Morton Plant Mease.
PrettyinPinkTennis.com
CLEARWATER:
SARASOTA : The Laurel Oak NTRP
Adult Championships is open to
men and women of intermediate
to advanced skill level wanting to
play doubles or mixed doubles.
Laureloak.com
OCT
S A R A S OTA : Hosted by the Bath &
Racquet Club, the 2014 USTA Nat’l
Men’s 50 Clay Court Championships 66-player
draw boasted 19 players from the Tampa Bay
region. The singles winner Jeff Chambers, 50,
of Treasure Island, is a former college player.
Champs received 1,000 points.
Sarasota-Health-Club.com
ST. P ET E R S B U R G : Always a fantastic show at
the St. Pete Tennis Center, the SPTC Adults
& Senior Vets is sure to be a hit! Tournament
Director Steve Hill says the event has several
divisions for men and women in singles and
doubles. stpetetenniscenter.com
TAM PA : Called the “third game of tennis,” cre-
ator Ed Krass says the $4,000 Pro One-On-One
Doubles Grand Prix Circuit, is a quick, halfcourt, serve-and-volley, crosscourt singles game
played on a doubles court.
OneOnOneDoubles.com
18’s Boys Singles Finalist Michael
Mmoh, Bradenton; Champion Reilly
Opelka, Palm Coast
C L E A RWAT E R : More than 300
tennis players participate in
Frenchy’s Annual Gumbo Tennis Classic to benefit the Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa
Bay. Hosted by McMullen Tennis
Complex, the event is one of the
state’s largest recreational doubles tournaments.
bbbspc.org
TAM PA : Tournament Director Allegra Campos
says the Hunter’s Green Adult Challenge invites
intermediate to advanced players for singles or
doubles in divisions ranging from open to 60.
Athletes receive free bagels and bananas in the
morning. Ourclub.com
DEC
TAMPA : To help raise
money to cure Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance,
American touring pro and Tampa
resident John Isner competed at
the Avila Golf and Country Club’s
Ace For the Cure Tennis Exhibition. Tournament Director Roger
Cypriano is the renowned charity
event organizer. Avilagolf.com
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Celebrating THE LIFE of OUR TENNIS FRIENDS
ROBERT “BOB” HAGERMAN,
81, LARGO
HERNAN MOLINA, 83,
ST. PETERSBURG
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, Robert
“Bob” Hagerman passed away. Raised
in Columbus, Ohio, Bob attended Ohio
Wesleyan University and Ohio State University. He began a career in retail in
1954 with the J C Penney Co. and in
1993 he retired from the St. Petersburg
Tyrone Square J C Penney’s. In 1984,
Bob met Sylvia on the tennis courts in
Pompano Beach, FL. They married in
1986. Bob enjoyed playing tennis and
was a long-time member of the Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club in Largo. He
is remembered as being unselfish, compassionate, humorous and a friend to
all. In addition to his wife, Sylvia, Bob is
survived by nine children, ten grandchildren and one great-grandson.
On Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, Hernan Molina passed away. Eleven days earlier,
he collapsed while playing tennis at the
Racquet Club of St. Petersburg. Hernan
started playing tennis at age 10 in Argentina and won two junior championships
in 1948 and 1949 before coming to the
United States to study architecture. He
played on national college championship teams and was later NTRP-rated
4.5 until he was 73. A man of many
talents, Hernan was a true gentleman,
an outstanding architect, a tennis champion and an excellent pianist. Hernan is
survived by his wife, Maria “Tach;” sons
Andrés, Santiago and Ignacio; a brother
and six grandchildren.
LYNN HESSE, 77, LARGO
KATHERINE “KITTY” WINTERHALTER
LOPEZ, 76, LARGO
On Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, Lynn Hesse
passed in her sleep. Her husband,
Fred, who was by her side, says Lynn
had gotten up earlier and then had
returned to bed. An ardent tennis player, Lynn had recently stopped playing
due to arthritis. She played regularly
on leagues, including Advantage, Interbay, and PADL, and was a part of
weekly fun group at McMullen Tennis
Complex in Clearwater. Lynn was wellknown for her underhand serve and
slice ground strokes. Fred had stopped
playing tennis several years ago, but
accompanied Lynn to the courts to
provide loving support.
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On Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, Katherine “Kitty” Winterhalter Lopez lost
her battle to pulmonary fibrosis; she
had been awaiting a lung transplant.
Kitty was born in Birmingham, AL, and
attended the University of Florida. For
more than 30 years, she worked with
the Women’s Tennis Association, headquartered in St. Petersburg. Kitty married Paul Lopez in 2009. She is survived by her husband, two daughters,
four grandchildren, and many others in
her extended families. Fun-loving and
energetic, Kitty lived every day to the
fullest. Whether playing tennis, walking on the beach, or dancing, she was
happy and smiling.
MARION “BUTCH” HILL,
70, BRADENTON
On Saturday, Mar. 1, 2014, Marion
“Butch” Hill passed away unexpectedly at his home. The retired elementary
school principal will be remembered
most for his work with underprivileged
children in Bradenton through the Vic
Muncy Memorial Junior Tennis Program. Butch was a certified USPTA,
Level 1 tennis pro, and a member of
the El Conquistador Racquet Club.
Nick Bollettieri spoke at the memorial service and gave respect to his
good friend who was a man known
for integrity and heart. Butch was the
beloved husband of Phyllis, father of
Greg of Sarasota, FL, and Scott of
Evansville, IN.
DR. KATHLEEN “ KC” CASTEEL, 61,
MADEIRA BEACH
On Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, Kathleen
“KC” Casteel lost her fight with colon
cancer. KC took up tennis at age 54
and was forever working on perfecting
her skill. A member at the St. Petersburg
Tennis Center, she could frequently be
heard saying: “I just love this game!”
She also enjoyed gardening, mentoring
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our small little part of the world. KC, you
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The Greater Tampa Bay tennis scene is comprised of people who
shape our community with personality, inspiration and class, giving
us reason to pause and appreciate
Featuring
TOM JAMES
A Philanthropic Way of Life
BERNADETTE DIPINO
Sarasota’s Chief of Police
Takes to Tennis
TAMPA DREAM TEAM
A USTA National Title
Celebration
NICK BOLLETTIERI
A Hall of Fame Induction
JOHN ISNER
Tour Superstar
Remains Charitable
GEORGE TODD, JR.
World’s Largest Court Builder
Calls Tampa Bay Home
PHOTO BY SUSAN YOUNG
KIM JOHNSON
Taking Her Fight With
Cancer to the Court
STACEY ALLASTER
Tom James, Executive Chairman, Raymond James
WTA’s CEO Impacts Locally
and Globally
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A P H I L A N T H R O P I C WAY O F L I F E F O R T H E
RAY M ON D
J A M ES
EXECUTIVE
CHAIRMAN
By Teresa Thompson
ost Tampa Bay residents are familiar
with Raymond James, an international investment services firm headquartered in St. Petersburg, Fla. The
company employs 4,000 locals and is the namesake
of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, home to the
NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What many people may not know is that Raymond James and its executive chairman, Tom James,
are deeply rooted in the community tennis scene. A
native of the area, Tom played tennis from age 12,
competing throughout high school, college and adulthood. When not on the courts, Tom’s father Robert
taught his young son the value of service, which instilled in him a philanthropic outlook later in life.
“A successful company is more than just making
money,” Tom said. “Our mission is to give back to the
communities where we live and work and to help our
fellow man.”
With an unwavering passion for the sport and a
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desire to help the local community, he and the firm
have contributed profoundly to tennis-related causes
that have directly impacted families, tournaments and
schools.
In June 2013, Tom gave the University of South
Florida athletics department a $500,000 gift to lead
efforts to construct a tennis facility for the mens’ and
womens’ programs. “Tom James is truly one of the
great philanthropists in our community,” said Joel
Momberg, CEO of the USF Foundation. The facility,
aptly slated to be called the James Tennis Center, will
help attract top athletes seeking opportunities to grow
athletically, academically and personally.
Sam Vuille, the tennis director at St. Petersburg
Country Club, has known Tom for nearly 50 years
thanks in part to his lasting contributions. Vuille runs
the annual Raymond James Super Senior Grand
Prix, a USTA-sanctioned tournament that the firm
has sponsored for 11 years. “Tom is the guy-next-door
type,” said Vuille, adding, “Tom and the company are
O N- C O URT
HOMETOWN
St. Petersburg
FA M I LY
Married 50 years; 2 sons
with
TOM
JAMES
SELECT ACCOLADES
1970-2010 CEO of Raymond James;
2010-current Executive Chairman
President of the board of trustees,
The Salvador Dalí Museum
Board member Dean’s Advisors at Harvard
Business School, International Tennis Hall of
Fame and Cora Health Services
Harvard Business School 2013
Alumni Achievement Award
Active participant, United Way of Tampa Bay
February 2014, Fortune magazine named
Raymond James among the most admired
securities companies in the world
always backing tennis and tournaments. I appreciate
that he’s a part of the community and gets involved.”
When the St. Petersburg Tennis Center was faced
with losing its lease to the city, Tom played a big role
in helping to keep it open. “I have fond memories of
Bartlett Park and the tennis club; everyone I know
played there when I was growing up,” he said. In 2006,
Tom, along with Paul Reilly, Mike Carroll and Betsy
Negelsen, put up money after negotiating with the city.
Today, the center is bustling with members, leagues,
tournaments and programs.
Looking for an opportunity to serve the local
underprivileged youth, Tom partnered with retired
tennis champion Jim Courier to form Raymond James
Courier’s Kids. The St. Pete Tennis Center program
provides inner-city youth with an opportunity for continued education while learning to play tennis, and is
one of Tom’s proudest contributions.
One would be hard pressed to find any person or
company that has given more financially to the Tampa
Bay tennis community than Tom James and Raymond
James. “Tom is extremely intelligent, competitive and
talented,” said Jeff Davis, the tennis director at The
Club Treasure Island, who has known him for decades.
“Tom is a man that gets the job done. If he has a passion for it, he will make it happen.”
A true unsung hero and pioneer in the local tennis
family, Tom relishes the growth of the community and
is a living testament of the power of bountiful service.
“I feel a lot better about myself when I give,” Tom
said. “It’s a way of life.”
L-R Tom Grayson, Ron Townsend, Tom James, Glenn Joyner
Raised in a family of golfers, 12-year-old Tom James had
an impressive 9 handicap when he traded his clubs for
a tennis racquet. After six months of tennis, Tom ranked
in the top 5 in Florida in the under-13 division. He later
helped the St. Petersburg High School tennis team win
the state championship title and played collegiate tennis
at Harvard University. Throughout most of his professional career, he consistently ranked inside the top 20 in
Florida. Today, at age 72, he plays at the 4.5 NTRP level.
As the executive chairman of Raymond James, his
life is complex but never too busy for tennis, even with
a ligament tear in his serving hand three years ago.
Standing courtside at Feather Sound Country Club in
Clearwater, he wrapped his wrist in a brace before playing lunchtime doubles.
“It’s hard to hit topspin with the backhand, and you
can’t snap the serve,” Tom offered. “When I was younger, I served 120 miles per hour, now it’s in the mid-70s.”
He counters injuries and the natural effects of aging by
making adjustments. “I don’t cover lobs anymore. I’m
too slow,” he continued. “I lift weights, ride a stationary bicycle and work with cords to stay conditioned. It
makes me feel good.”
Despite his competitive nature, tennis has also
shaped some of his greatest friendships in the last six
decades: “I just want to have fun. I play twice a week
with friends who I’ve known for 35 to 40 years. It’s always competitive, but after the match, I don’t keep track
of the wins and losses.”
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CHIEF of POLICE
DIPINO
B E R N A D E T T E
THE UNCANNY LIKENESS OF TENNIS AND POLICE WORK
By Nick Nemeroff
Since Dec. 31, 2012, Bernadette DiPino has
had a very crucial responsibility within her
community. As the first-ever female police
chief in Sarasota, Fla., it’s her job to oversee
the department that combats violence and
criminals.
The high levels of pressure that a police
officer must deal with require both mental
and physical resilience. DiPino turns to tennis three to four days a week to provide a
temporary sanctuary from the chaotic world
of law enforcement.
“It’s a great stress release for me,” says
DiPino, a fourth generation cop and graduate of the FBI’s National Academy. “I think
about hitting the ball and getting exercise,
which is really good for police officers.”
Despite the fact that DiPino uses tennis
as an escape, she does not find it difficult to
draw comparisons between the sport and
police work. The most striking similarity she
evokes is between a tennis racquet and an
officer’s nightstick. “If the ball is being hit at
me, I’m pretty darn good at defending myself. It’s very similar to holding a nightstick
in your hand.”
Interpreting and analyzing an opponent’s body language is something the 4.0
NTRP level athlete does every time she steps
on the tennis court. She believes “paying attention to people and their movements” is
used by athletes and police officers.
There are also various ethical and value-based standards that she says apply to
tennis and police work. In both fields, “You
have to be honest, you have to play according
to the rules and you have to fight all the way
through, even when you’re down and out.”
She describes herself as a “very competitive player” and says her style is “really
instinctive,” which helps in making quick
decisions. “I don’t think when I play,” says
DiPino. “I play music when I’m driving to
tennis, and the last song I listen to is in my
head while competing.”
I try to not tell players
about my police work.
It intimidates them.
Then they want to
confess their troubles
or traffic tickets.”
At the end of the day, she looks to improve her performance on and off the court.
She fights to end violence and has great
success in locking up criminals. And on the
court, she’s a natural athlete. “She’s a smart
player that focuses on ball placement and is
very consistent. Everyone wants to play with
her,” says Lauren Friendly of Bradenton,
captain of the USTA Sarasota Adult 18 &
Over team.
DiPino’s strengths aside, there’s one
stroke on the court she hasn’t conquered
and continues to give her grief. “The biggest thing I want to improve is learning how
to hit a drop shot. It’s such a tough shot -the nightstick hasn’t helped with that one,”
DiPino chuckled.
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TA M PA
By Tracey DeFrancesco
OUT OF 15,000 PLAYERS
AND 1,100 TEAMS,
CAPT. CHRIS BARTOS
GUIDES HER USTA LEAGUE
TEAM TO A NATIONAL TITLE
With a win over a team from Dallas, Texas, Captain Chris Bartos and her Harbour
Island Athletic Club Tampa team clinched
the USTA Adult 18 & Over 4.5 National
title. The October final was contested on
hard courts at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California.
Bartos competed in the league for 25
years before finally capturing the championship in 2014. “Every player was valuable.
Each had her own strengths and combined
with another person to make the perfect
team,” Bartos says.
The team consisted of Lisa Nicoll, Judi
Alford, Tami Florin, Karen Olson, Linda
Thomson, Lilivette Arroyo, Lisa Balsera,
Natalie McGill, Iris Kraft, Alexandra Gade
and Mary Ann Porter. The women credit
their victory to their captain’s leadership.
“I have played on several teams but never had a captain like Chris Bartos,” explains
Lili Arroyo, 34. “Aside from doing the research on our opponents, she really put her
time into this team. She had the toughest
job and the most weight on her shoulders.”
The women’s run to the finals was only
possible because of a miraculous victory in
the semifinals by Tami Florin, who needed
to win her singles match against an undefeated player to keep the team alive. “Tami
was down big time in the first set, and there
was pretty much no hope,” recalls Bartos.
“The match went on forever, [but] Tami
pulled out the win in a third-set tiebreaker. It was the best match of my lifetime, and
I didn’t even play it.”
Many of Tami’s teammates still talk
about how her unexpected triumph inspired
them in the final. “I was in total awe watching her,” says Natalie Paiva, 32. “She played
so smart, so strong and with more mental
toughness than I’ve ever seen.”
Paiva’s mother was also an inspiration
to her, following the team’s progress through
calls and texts while undergoing cancer
treatments at home. “I want to dedicate our
nationals win to my mom, who paid for all
of my tennis lessons growing up, drove me
to a million tennis tournaments and is battling the toughest opponent of all, cancer.”
Karen Olson, who teaches tennis in
Clearwater, recalls the moment when she
and partner Judi Alford clinched the title by
winning their doubles match: “Our teammates jumped the fence and came running
toward us saying ‘We won!’ and the tears
just came flooding! My 82-year-old mother
was there to see the whole thing, and that
made it even more special. She was crying,
too!”
Lisa Balsera, 39, has some advice for
other teams hoping to win a championship:
“Stay in the present and just take one match
at a time. And within the match, just take
one point at a time. Points lead to wins, and
wins get you to the title!”
Oct. 24, 2014. Harbour Island Athletic Club’s Tampa team celebrates the USTA Adult 18 & Over 4.5 National title, Indian Wells, Calif. L-R: Lisa Balsera; Karen
Olson; Linda Thomson; Judi Alford; Capt. Chris Bartos; Tami Florin; Co-Capt. Lili Arroyo; Alex Gade; Natalie Paiva. Absent: Iris Kraft; Lisa Nichol; MaryAnn Porter
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F A M E R
PHOTO BY IMG ACADEMIES
Nick Bollettieri
soaring optimist with the clearest of convictions and an unwaveringly sunny disposition,
Nick Bollettieri has altered the field of tennis
coaching comprehensively and has set the gold
standard in his profession. In 1978, he founded
the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, the first tennis
boarding school that integrated athletic training with academics,
now known as IMG Academy.
“I want to do things that most people would not do. People
do the ordinary things and the things that they are comfortable
with. I’ve always done the things that I am uncomfortable with,”
says Bollettieri.
In addition to training elite professionals, he has utilized tennis
to create opportunities, including training collegiate athletes and
developing youth tennis programs in underserved communities.
He says that he wants to be remembered for giving people opportunity and providing them hope regardless of their financial
background. As one of the best known tennis coaches in the world, Bollettieri
has an unparalleled record of discovering and developing tennis
champions. He coached 10 world No. 1 players including Andre
Agassi, Jim Courier, Monica Seles, the Williams sisters and Maria
Sharapova, and he’s still giving advice and guidance to some of
the top tennis players around. On July 22, 2014, at 83, Bollettieri
was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, a tribute
that many industry leaders felt was long overdue.
“There is really no way I could ever thank you enough for
making my journey such a great one,” he said during his induction
acceptance speech in Newport, Rhode Island. “Just know that I
love you, and I always yell at those I love the most. So you can
expect to hear this old raspy voice hollering for many more years.”
As his acceptance speech neared the end, Bollettieri insisted
his career is far from over.
“Retire. There’s no such word in the small dictionary of words
that I do have. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I’m just
beginning my journey, baby. I will never be remembered for my
business sense or my luck with marriages or putting my family
first, and that was not easy. ... What I will be remembered for is
daring to follow my passion and hopefully igniting the spark of
passion in others. That’s what it’s all about.”
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John Isner:
TOUR SUPERSTAR
REM A I N S
John Isner and Gavin Lambert, Ace for a
Cure, Avila Golf & Country Club, Tampa
C O MMUN I TY
Most months of the year, touring pro John Isner
travels the globe competing for trophies. But being a homebody at heart, the top-ranked American says he prefers staying in the States. Since
graduating from college eight years ago, he has
called Tampa home, a sunny haven where he
lives and trains.
“When I moved to Tampa, Mardy Fish and
James Blake lived here and I knew them pretty
well,” John said. “Both of those guys were so nice
to me and let me into their environment, let me
into their homes. I’d eat dinner with them, play golf
with them and they sort of showed me the ropes.”
The group of friends trained at Saddlebrook
Academy in Wesley Chapel, just north of Tampa. Hitting partners of this caliber gave John a
D E D I C ATE D
He has fully entrenched himself in the local
community, donating time during the off-season
to help charities. John was a big draw at the Ace
for a Cure, a Friedreich’s Ataxia charity event
hosted by Roger Cypriano, the tennis director
at Tampa’s Avila Golf & Country Club.
“We’re fortunate to have a professional tennis
player living right here and John is very unique -not only is he the best American player on tour, but
he’s a great guy who truly cares about people and
wants to help a good cause,” Roger said. “Anytime
he headlines an event we have bigger crowds and
people are having a good time.”
John has a special connection with children
and knows how to make them smile. Gavin
Lambert, a young Tampa boy who suffers from
John is very unique – not only is he the best American player
on tour, but he’s a great guy who truly cares about people and
wants to help a good cause.” — ROGER CYPRIANO
boost on the Tour and helped him adjust to the
new level of competition. He says he considers
himself lucky.
“Saddlebrook is also a golf and tennis resort. So I’ve spent a lot of time there for sure.
I practice there, and my strength coach works
there as well, so I’m always in the gym or on
the field with him.”
Not only does John reside in Tampa but
he is also a dedicated homeowner who enjoys
“every minute” of living in the Sunshine State.
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Friedreich’s Ataxia, was mesmerized by his
6-foot-10 height when they met at the event.
“The most fun was when he signed the racquet and ball and gave it to me...He is soooo
tall. He can hit the balls that are really high
up, which is really cool. I would love to be that
tall,” Gavin said.
As the professional tennis season turns to winter
break, pay attention to the local charity and pro-am
event calendars, because that’s where John, one
of our hometown pros, will likely be spotted.
PHOTO BY SPORTS WRITERS OF AMERICA
Dec. 7, 2014,
John Isner
headlines the Avila
Golf & Country
Club’s Ace for a
Cure charity event
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Welch Tennis project,
private residence
Welch
AMERICA’S
LARGEST TENNIS
tennis
courts
COURT BUILDER
IS LOCALLY
BASED
George Todd, Jr. President,
Welch Tennis Courts
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Located in Sun City, Fla., between Tampa and Sarasota, are the headquarters of Welch Tennis Courts, the
largest clay court builder in the world. Since 1973, the
company has built thousands of courts, from Florida
to California to New York and everywhere in between,
even the Caribbean. Their projects include courts for
basketball, pickleball, volleyball and more, but tennis
courts make up the majority of their work. If you play
tennis locally, then it’s likely you are playing on a Welchbuilt tennis court.
Whether building a single residential court or multiple courts for a community development, each job
has its own identity and importance. Some projects,
however, are complex and require significant innovation and creativity. The Boca Raton Resort & Club in
Boca Raton, Fla., is remembered for its unique features.
Welch’s President, George Todd, Jr., explained
that the project called for 18 HydroGrid clay tennis
courts, a subsurface irrigation system they developed.
The courts, built on an elevated deck over a parking garage, was highly involved, one of the more challenging
waterproofing assignments in the industry.
Closer to home, Welch was responsible for the four
HydroGrid tennis courts built atop the parking garage
at the Renaissance Vinoy Hotel and Tennis Club in St.
Petersburg. They installed every detail, including court
equipment, fencing, windscreen and lighting.
The subsurface irrigation system used in these projects eliminated the need for above ground watering,
which reduces water use, material and maintenance.
The cost savings is a direct benefit to the club, developer
or municipality, but it also benefits the end user – the
tennis player –as they enjoy the look, feel and playability
of the courts.
Over the past 25 years, Welch-built projects have
received more than 70 awards from the American
Sports Builders of America, the Boca Raton and St.
Petersburg jobs being two of them.
Through innovation, experience and reputation,
Welch is the go-to company for anything court related.
Whether the project calls for new construction, renovation, court equipment or accessories, Welch impacts the
tennis community one court at a time. Their contribution to the sport, as well as the greater Tampa Bay area,
is reason to celebrate Welch Tennis Courts.
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WINNERS
J O H N S O N
COMBATS CANCER
FACING CANCER WITH GRIT, LAUGHTER AND SPORT
by Nick Nemeroff
When Kim Johnson of Tarpon Springs was a
young girl, her parents would play tennis every
day and bring her along for the ride. Today,
she’s an avid player and her passion for the
game is substantial, as it helps her battle a most
grueling challenge – brain cancer.
“Tennis keeps me going,” said the 44-yearold wife and mother of two. “It helps me focus
on something other than my health issues.”
Kim is fighting a rare and stubborn form of
cancer that generally afflicts adolescents. Her
first surgery was in 2007 to remove a very large
tumor. More surgeries, three bouts of chemotherapy, MRIs and radiation followed, and in
2013, she received a bone marrow transplant.
“That was probably my worst – the hardest,
hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” Kim
said, adding that her tennis friends were amazing. “After the surgery, I was in the hospital six
weeks, and they brought me meals every day.
They have always been there for me.”
Doctors told Kim it would be at least
four months before returning to tennis, but
her friend Jeanie MacEachern insisted three
weeks was plenty of time. And even though
Kim struggled to keep form and slipped from
a 4.5 to 4.0 NTRP level, she was grateful for
her friend’s encouragement. Jeanie says Kim’s
immersion in tennis was, and still is, the perfect mental preparation for dealing with her
diagnosis.
“The highs at tournaments, the lows on a
bad day at the courts and the exhilaration of
closing out a match all replace, if for a fleeting
moment, the all-encumbering struggle of brain
cancer,” Jeanie said. “That’s what keeps her
playing and fighting every day.”
As Kim recounts the number of chemotherapy and radiation sessions, she acknowledges that her body has been under assault and
her immune system compromised. Regardless
of the challenges, she approaches each day
with determination and humor.
“I deal with cancer by laughing at it. I naturally don’t go down easily. If there’s anyone that
can handle cancer and beat cancer, it’s me.”
Kim is an
example of what
real courage
looks like, and
should be a
reminder for all
of us to laugh
often and live
in the present
moment.”
JEANIE MACEACHERN
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W I T H
Allaster
Stacey
THE WOMEN’S TENNIS ASSOCIATION CEO REACHES OUT LOCALLY TO IMPACT GLOBALLY
By Teresa Thompson
Stacey Allaster serves as chairman and CEO of the world’s
leading professional sport for women, the Women’s Tennis
Association. The WTA tour includes 2,500 players from
more than 90 nations that compete for prize money in
excess of $118 million. Since 2009, her tenure has been
marked by global growth of the sport, maximizing the fan
experience and fighting for gender equality. Named by
Forbes magazine as one of the “Most Powerful Women in
Sports,” Allaster was instrumental in securing equal prize
money for women tennis players at all four Grand Slams,
which was completed in 2007.
When not travelling an astonishing 150 days a year for
business, Allaster resides in St. Petersburg with her husband and two children. Regardless of a demanding schedule, she makes time to connect with her community.
TERESA THOMPSON: You left quite an impression
with the women of the Suncoast Ladies Tennis
League when you spoke during their award luncheon last spring. How did that get arranged and
what was your message?
Stacey Allaster: Shaheen Hemsey, one of the co-chairs of
the luncheon, is a friend, and she asked me several months
before the event. Luckily, my schedule stayed in place. I
wanted to give the ladies an insight “backstage pass” as to
how the WTA is promoting and growing women’s tennis
worldwide. I invited everyone to the finals in Singapore,
so I’m hoping they will form a group and make the trip.
If Singapore is too far, I reminded them that Miami is just
four hours away and is one of the largest ATP and WTA
events in the world.
Connecting with children through sport is one of
your goals and you’ve aligned with the Tampa Bay
Positive Coaching Alliance Board. Why is this cause
important to you?
Everything in my professional life has come from sport
and had I not been given a racquet, summer lessons and
a membership at my community club at the age of 12,
where might I be in this world? Sport provides the obvious physical, mental and emotional benefits for youth,
and it also provides so many intangible life and business
lessons that cannot be taught in a classroom – it teaches
kids team cooperation, leadership, how to win and more
importantly how to fail and learn from failure; it teaches
them strategy, adaptability, how to win and how to win
with integrity.
At the local level, how can we get more kids playing
tennis?
Overall, we need to make the sport easier for kids and
adults to play. I am a huge fan of the USTA’s 10 and
Under Tennis program, and we need more clubs to
offer this program and have dedicated short courts and
introductory balls, which can be used to help adults learn
the game, too.
Tennis has always been a part of your life and you
taught tennis, too. Are you a member of a tennis
club and do you play often?
I am a member of both The Vinoy and St. Petersburg
Racquet Club. The last time I hit was about a year ago
at Cedars West condo courts in Long Boat Key. I played
with my daughter, Alex, and she told me I needed some
lessons!
Do you miss competition? I’m sure there are a lot
of teams that would love to have you.
Overall, I do miss the fun of playing tennis. But I think
all of us need to make tennis a lot more fun; tennis needs
to be more about playing the sport versus competing and
training. Once I’m finished traveling 150 to 160 days a
year for work, I will definitely start playing again and join
a “fun” league -- but it must be fun!
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An area rich in tennis, enjoy this special advertising section that profiles
some of the finest country clubs in Greater Tampa Bay. Also, check out
the directory listing of clubs and courts that will keep you informed with
the tennis complexes and parks too.
P IN E L L A S C O U NTY // page 53
H IL L S B O RO U GH C OUNTY // page 61
S A R A S OTA - M A N ATEE C OUNTI ES // page 67
SPECIAL PROMOTION
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B EL L EAI R
CL E ARWATE R
LARG O
PALM HAR B O R
S E M IN O L E
S T. P E T E R S B U R G
TA R P O N S P R IN GS
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PINELLAS
Loews Don CeSar Hotel,
St. Pete Beach, Historic
Hotels of America
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of E XC E L L E N C E
Clearwater
FEATHER SOUND COUNTRY CLUB
A complete
Club offering
amenities to
please the entire
family, as well
as corporate
members.”
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With a personal passion for tennis, new owners
enrich the tennis experience and much more
Feather Sound Country Club has long been
recognized as one of Tampa Bay’s most
prestigious private country clubs. Centrally located between Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa (less than 15 minutes
away), members enjoy a gourmet dining
experience, award-winning championship
golf and high quality tennis complete with
nine Har-Tru courts. This tennis complex
and its active membership have formed
the basis from which regional, state and
national championship tennis teams have
been developed.
And then in March 2014, when local businessman and tennis enthusiast
PROMOTION
Dale Schmidt and his wife Cherie Haigley
purchased Feather Sound, members and
nonmembers alike took notice. Rather
than being satisfied with its established
success, the progressive owners looked
for opportunities to make improvements,
grow membership and bolster the Club’s
exceptional experience.
ENHANCEMENTS UNFOLDED
IMMEDIATELY.
The day after acquiring FSCC, the new
owners began making significant improvements to the Club’s landscaping and building exterior, to enhance the appeal and
Feather Sound Country Club is just 15 MINUTES from South Tampa
ambiance of the already-impressive
clubhouse. Upon arrival, members
and guests are greeted with a
beautiful forest of new palm trees
and opulent landscaping. As active
tennis players in the Tampa Bay
community, Dale and Cherie have
focused great attention on accommodating the needs of tennis members. For starters, a new roller was
delivered to keep the clay courts in
pristine condition. A Lobster PHENOM2 state-of-the-art ball machine
has been purchased and aesthetic
transformations have been made
to the grounds surrounding the
tennis campus. Commencing in
January 2015, plans are to build
a new tennis and exercise/fitness
complex and observation patio with
anticipated completion during the
2nd quarter 2015.
The owners understand many
tennis members lead busy lives
and have a limited schedule; so to
facilitate match play, FSCC offers
numerous programs, socials and
interclub leagues, as well as lights
on all courts to allow for night play.
If you are a new member, new to the
area or simply looking for a compatible hitting partner, the staff will help
arrange a game, clinic or lesson.
Turning to the links, the Joe
Lee signature golf course received aggressive fertilization to
re-establish grass growth. Regularly scheduled aerification of the
greens, along with timely dispensing of chemical and cultural practices, are completed to maintain
a healthy stand of turf grass for
a superior golf playing surface. In
addition, colorful vegetation has
been groomed, and trees have
been trimmed or removed to fully
appreciate the magnificent views
of the golf course and its lush
landscaping.
Feather Sound may be best
known for its tennis and golf, but
its amenities run deep and well
beyond sports. Members also enjoy the benefits of being part of a
Club that promotes and organizes
family activities, social functions
and business networking events.
If you haven’t visited Feather
Sound Country Club lately, you are
invited to take a fresh look around.
While respecting the traditions
that have made FSCC one of the
finest in the region, it is dramatically stepping up to become your
premier Tampa Bay country club in
this new era.
PROMOTION
HIGHLIGHTS
9 Lighted Har-Tru Clay Tennis Courts
18-Hole Championship Golf Course
Driving Range and Pro Shop
Junior-Size Olympic Swimming Pool
50,000-Square-Foot Clubhouse
Dining, Lounge and Event Facilities
Business Center and Offices
Fitness Center
Wedding, corporate and other personal
events may be hosted at Feather Sound
Country Club by the public
who are not members
CONTACT
Membership/Events Manager:
Tamara Galla, 727.573.5666, ext. 225
Tennis Director:
Ed LaVoie, 727.572.6662
Head Golf Pro:
Andrew Corry, PGA 727.572.6677
2201 Feather Sound Dr.
Clearwater, FL 33762
www.feathersoundcc.com
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One of the Finest Tennis Facilities in the Tampa Bay Area
9 Lighted Har - Tru Clay Tennis Courts
Programs to
Fit All Levels of Skill
and Interest
Full Service Pro Shop
Countywide Interclub
League Play
• 18 Hole Championship Course Designed
by Joe Lee
• 7 Acre Driving Range - Tees at Both Ends
• 15 Minutes from South Tampa, NE St. Pete,
and Clearwater
• Fitness Center
Gourmet Dining and Event Facilities
• Junior Olympic Size Pool
Contact Tamara Galla for
Membership Information
727-573-5666
www.Feather S oundCC.com
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2201 Feather Sound Dr., Clearwater FL 33762
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727-823-2225
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650 18th Ave S.
16 Har Tru Courts (Rebuilt in 2014)
4 Hard Courts
6 Tennis Pros, Lessons, Clinics and ROGY
27 League Teams
A Not-For-Profit Organization
DAILY FEE or join for $486/year
Visit our St. Petersburg Tennis Museum
Home of:
YOUR NEW
SWEET SPOT
Innisbrook Tennis Center is a
championship facility offering:
• 11 impeccably maintained
Har-Tru courts
• Two outdoor practice walls
• Seven lighted courts for night play
Four Championship Golf Courses
with 72 Challenging Holes
• A full-service Pro Shop
• Racquetball and Wallyball courts, a
Player’s Lounge, Kids Camp
• And all the amenities and services
you would expect from a prestigious
resort and tennis country club.
Innisbrook Tennis Instruction Programs
and Packages are open to the public.
USPTA certified Tennis Professionals
provide private, semi-private and group
lessons for adults and children targeted
for all levels of play. Host to USTA Play
Days, ROGY Tourn-events and Sanctioned
Junior Tournaments, all events are open
to the public. The Innisbrook Women’s
Open USTA $25K Pro Circuit Event is
also open to the public and a great
opportunity to see world-ranked players
in your own backyard.
Four Restaurant Dining Options
Six Swimming Pools, including
the Loch Ness Monster
Contact the Innisbrook Tennis Center for More Information | 727.942.5241
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS • PAM COLLINS | HEAD PRO • JUDI ALFORD
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Pinellas
CO UNT Y
CLUB
BARDMOOR GOLF & TENNIS CLUB
THE RACQUET CLUB OF ST. PETERSBURG
8001 Cumberland Rd, Largo
727.392.1234 // Bardmoorgolf.com
170 47th Ave, St. Petersburg
727.527.6553 // racquetclubstpete.com
BELLEAIR COUNTRY CLUB
RENAISSANCE VINOY CLUB
One Country Club Lane, Belleair
727.461.7171 // belleaircc.com
501 Fifth Ave NE, St. Petersburg
727.894.1000 // vinoyclub.com
CARLOUEL YACHT CLUB SAFETY HARBOR RESORT & SPA
1091 Eldorado Ave, Clearwater Beach
727.446.9162 // carlouel.net
DUNEDIN TENNIS CENTER
903 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin
727.542.9636 // dunedingov.com
THE CLUB TREASURE ISLAND
400 Treasure Island CSWY, Treasure Island
727.367.4511 // theclubti.com
6150 Augusta Blvd., Seminole
727.391.3318 // seminolelake.net
SEMINOLE REC. CENTER
9100 113th St, Seminole
727.391.8345 // myseminole.com
SHIPWATCH YACHT & TENNIS CLUB
11800 Shipwatch Dr, Largo
727.596.6862 // shipwatch.ytc.tripod.com
EAST LAKE WOODLANDS COUNTRY CLUB
ST. PETERSBURG COUNTRY CLUB
1055 E. Lake Woodlands Pkwy, Oldsmar
727.784.8576 // eastlakewoodlandscc.com
2000 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg
727.867.9105 // stpetecountryclub.com
FEATHER SOUND COUNTRY CLUB
ST. PETERSBURG TENNIS CENTER
1000 Edenville Ave, Clearwater
727.669.1919 // myclearwater.com
MIRABAY RACQUET CLUB
205 Manns Harbor Dr, Apollo Beach
813.645.1000 // mymirabay.com
HIGHLAND RECREATION CENTER
400 Highland Ave E, Largo
727.518.3016 // largo.com
INNISBROOK GOLF RESORT & TENNIS
36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor
727.942.2000 // innisbrookgolfresort.com
ISLA DEL SOL YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
6000 Sun Blvd, St. Petersburg
727.906.4752 // isladelsolycc.com
SOUTHWEST COMPLEX LARGO REC CTR
13120 Vonn Rd, Largo
727.518.3125 // largo.com
GU IDE
SEMINOLE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
3001 Countryside Blvd, Clearwater
727.796.2153 // countrysideclub.com
MCMULLEN TENNIS COMPLEX
C OU RT
105 N. Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor
727.726.1161 // safetyharborspa.com
COUNTRYSIDE COUNTRY CLUB
2201 Feather Sound Dr Clearwater
727.573.6662 // feathersoundcc.com
&
650 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg
727.823.2225 // sptcfirstserve.org
TARPON TENNIS
3320 Crescent Oaks Blvd, Tarpon Spring
727.934.6920 // Tarpontennis.com
TREASURE BAY GOLF & TENNIS
10315 Paradise Blvd, Treasure Island
727.360.6062 // treasurebaygolfandtennis.com
TOTAL TENNIS CENTER
2565 NE Coachman Rd, Clearwater
727.791.8415 // guizartennisacademy.com
YACHT & TENNIS CLUB ST. PETE BEACH
9445 Blind Pass Rd, St. Pete Beach
727.367.5659 // ytcspb.com
YMCA N. PINELLAS BRANCH
4550 Village Center Dr, Palm Harbor
727.942.2000 // ymcasuncoast.org
YMCA OF PALM HARBOR
1550 16th St, Palm Harbor
727.787.9622 // ymcasuncoast.org
PASADENA YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
6300 Pasadena Pt Blvd, Gulfport
727.381.7922 // pyccgolf.com
For additions or changes to listings, please visit the “Contact” page on TampaBayTennisMag.com and provide the necessary information.
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AP OLLO B E ACH
B RAN DON
C A R RO L LWO O D
LUTZ
P L A N T C IT Y
TA M PA
T E M P L E T E R RAC E
VA LRI C O
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HILLSBOROUGH
The Tampa Convention
Center, Downtown
Tampa, mouth of the
Hillsborough River
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Tampa
CARROLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
Tampa’s Premier Private Club
C E N T R A L L Y L O C A T E D in
the heart of Carrollwood Village, the
private Carrollwood Country Club provides endless amenities. Members
enjoy 27-holes of Champion Ultradwarf
greens and a tour-quality practice facility,
as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center, a junior Olympic sized heated swimming pool, a tennis facility and more.
Overlooking the Tennis & Aquatics
Center is The Emerald Greens Condo
Resort. The complex features 50 luxurious two-bedroom, two bathroom units
that are fully furnished. A splash pad,
playground and cabanas add to the experience.
The property includes a spacious
clubhouse and terrace with both casual
and fine dining options. An outstanding
banquet facility makes any wedding or
special event unforgettable.
Turning to tennis where the club’s
commitment to the sport runs deep, programs and tournaments are structured to
encourage player involvement of all ages.
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With 8 lit Har Tru sub surface irrigated
courts, the facility hosts regular social
events and organizes weekly clinics taught
by USPTA and USPTR Certified Tennis Professionals. Along with offering USTA, Interbay, ALOT and Suncoast leagues, there’s
a thriving junior tennis program.
Owned by the boutique management company, Concert Golf Partners,
Carrollwood Country Club has undergone numerous capital improvement
projects highlighted by the regressing
of all 27 holes with Champion Ultradwarf Bermuda Grass. In addition
to resurfacing the putting green, other
notable enhancements include pool
landscaping and furniture, the addition
of two bocce ball courts and a seating
area, tennis court resurfacing and the
construction of a tennis pavilion.
To see how these projects and more
have transformed Carrollwood Country
Club into the most complete facility in
greater North Tampa you are invited to
visit.
PROMOTION
GEAR , GAD GETS + S TYL E //
HIGHLIGHTS
USTA Professional Tennis Lessons
Multiple Tennis League Play
Tennis & Golf Camps
Clinics and Lessons for Children
PGA Golf Lessons
Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Room
Men’s and Ladies’ Tennis &
Golf Associations and Tournaments
Weddings, Banquets and more
CONTACT
Owner: Concert Golf Partners
General Manager: Andy Green
Director of Tennis: Chris Cary
Director Marketing & Membership:
Lauren Rosenzweig
13903 Clubhouse Drive
Tampa, Fl 33618
813.961.1381
www.carrollwoodcc.com
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THIS IS YOUR COURSE
10 Clay Courts
13 Hard Courts
10 & Under Hard Courts
THIS IS YOUR COURT
Programs, Leagues, Round
Robins, and lessons for all
ages and abilities
CHEVAL IS
YOUR PLACE
Cheval Golf and Athletic Club
is THE PLACE TO BE, offering
many facility features, along
with complete programming
for both youth and adults.
Swing by today!
CHEVAL ATHLETIC CLUB
4142 Cheval Blvd., Lutz, FL 33558
813.279.5122
CHEVAL GOLF CLUB
4312 Cheval Blvd., Lutz FL 33558
813.949.4231
www.chevalgac.com
Kevin Brundle
General Manager-Director
Florida’s top 10 & Under public
facility for the Tampa Community
TAMPA TENNIS at HCC
3901 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
813.348.1173
www.tampatennis.net
Faster, easier ways to save.
Welcome to the modern world.
Call 1-800-413-3482 to see how much
you could save on car insurance.
Not available in all states. Savings may vary.
Hillsborough
CO UNT Y
CLUB
APOLLO BEACH RACQUET & FITNESS
MP TENNIS CENTER
6520 Richies Way, Apollo Beach
813.641.1922 // abrfc.com
8419 N Hubert Ave, Tampa
813.882.3620 // mptennis.com
AVILA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
PALMA CEIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
943 Guisando De Avila, Tampa
813.961.1770 // avilagolf.com
1601 S. Mac Dill Ave, Tampa
813.251.3673 // pcgc.org
BRANDON SPORTS & AQUATIC CENTER
WALDEN LAKE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
405 Beverly Blvd, Brandon
813.685.2625 // mybsac.org
2001 Clubhouse Dr, Plant City
813.752.1171 // waldenlakegolf.com
BUCKHORN SPRING GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
PLANT CITY TENNIS CENTER
2721 S. Miller Rd, Valrico
813.662.7144 // buckhornsprings.com
102 N. Wilder Rd, Plant City
813.707.7485 // plantcitygov.com
CAL DICKSON TENNIS COMPLEX
RIVERHILLS COUNTRY CLUB
4000 W Watrous Ave, Tampa
813.282.2902 // tampagov.net
3943 New River Hills Pkwy, Valrico
813.653.3776 // riverhillscountryclub.com
CARROLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
SANDRA W. FREEMAN TENNIS CENTER
13903 Clubhouse Dr, Tampa
813.961.1368 // carrollwoodcc.com
59 Columbia, Tampa
813.259.1663 // tampagov.net
CHEVAL ATHLETIC CLUB
TAMPA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
12 Cheval Blvd, Lutz
813.949.4231 // golfcheval.com
13009 Community Campus Dr, Tampa
813.855.9617 // jewishtampa.com
ELSAWY TENNIS CENTER
TAMPA PALMS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
U of S Florida Dogwood Dr, Tampa
813.679.9394 // elsawytennis.com
5811 Tampa Palms Blvd, Tampa
813-972-1991 // tampa-palmscc.com
FISH HAWK RANCH TENNIS CENTER
TAMPA TENNIS AT HILLSBOROUGH CC
15921 Courtside View Dr, Lithia
813.681.4000 // fishhawkranchtennisclub.com
3901 Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa
813.348.1173 // tampatennis.net
HARBOUR ISLAND ATHLETIC CLUB
TAMPA YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
900 S. Harbour Is Blvd, Tampa
813.202.1950 // www.wellbridge.com
5320 Interbay Blvd, Tampa
813.831.1611 // tampayacht.com
HERITAGE HARBOR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
TEMPLE TERRACE TENNIS CENTER
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz
813.949.6841 // heritageharborgolf.com
6610 Whiteway Dr, Temple Terrace
813.989.7178 // templeterrace.com
HUNTER’S GREEN COUNTRY CLUB
WESTCHASE SWIM & TENNIS
18101 Longwater Run Dr, Tampa
813.973.1000 // clubcorp.com
10405 Countryway Blvd, Tampa
813.855.0662 // westchasewca.com
&
C OU RT
GU IDE
KINGS POINT CLUBHOUSE
1900 Clubhouse Dr, Sun City Center
813.634.9229 // kingspointsuncitycenter.com
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Play
One of the World’s Top Ten Tennis Resorts...
...right in your own backyard!
Whether you want to improve your game or bring your club to our club for a weekend getaway or
clinic, there is not a more prestigious location than the award-winning Tennis Gardens at Longboat
Key Club. Book the Tennis Tune-Up Package* or customize a group package through our Tennis
Concierge for the perfect combination of on-court and off-court activities.
LongboatKeyClub.com / 855.998.9499 / Promo Code: TBTENNIS
*Tennis Tune-Up Package includes daily breakfast, tennis clinic, fitness class
and a $100 resort credit that may be used at any location on property.
B RADE N TON LAKE WOOD RAN C H L O N GB OAT K E Y N O KO M IS O S P R E Y PA L M E T TO S A R AS OTA VENI C E +
SARASOTA
-MANATEE
John Ringling Causeway Bridge,
Sarasota Bay
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Longboat Key
THE RESORT AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB
An unrivaled tennis program and
sensational facility within a resort
The award-winning Resort at Longboat
Key Club in is an exquisite 410-acre island escape located just off the coast of
Sarasota, Florida. In addition to stunning
views and luxurious amenities, Longboat
Key Club possesses an amazing tennis
program and facility.
The club’s tennis director, John Woods,
first gained experience while traveling with
Roy Emerson and Rod Laver in the 1970s
giving tennis clinics to celebrities such as
Robert Duvall and Merv Griffin, along with
other aspiring players. When Woods arrived
at Longboat Key Club in 1976, there were
just six tennis courts, but the resort’s pop-
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PROMOTION
ularity eventually created a need for more.
A $4.5 million renovation in 2009
resulted in the state-of-the-art Tennis
Gardens, which features 20 Har-Tru clay
courts surrounded by stunning contemporary architecture and luscious landscapes.
The courts use the HydroGrid irrigation
method that waters from underneath instead of above. This detail results in a
more consistent surface throughout the
day, less maintenance, and no downtime
for watering. An additional five courts
are located on the Islandside area of the
property adjacent to the lagoon and main
resort center.
Many of the club’s
tennis members
decided to move
to Sarasota after
first visiting as
Longboat Key
Resort guests.”
The USTA named the Tennis
Gardens its 2009 “Outstanding Facility Award,” a sentiment shared by
club members, resort guests and
touring pros alike. James Blake,
Sam Querrey and Kei Nishikori, who
have visited the site for tournament
competition, speak highly of the
site for its distinct amenities.
The Club’s unique combination of recreational tennis players,
which includes over 450 regular tennis members and an ever
changing roster of resort guests,
is a blend that makes coordinating
match play interesting. Woods and
his staff of USPTA-certified pros
offer tennis programs to accommodate singles, couples, families
and groups. From private lessons
to daily clinics, Cardio Tennis, tournaments and other events, if you
can imagine it, Longboat Key Club
can arrange it. Players can even
have their games filmed for instructional review. The teaching pros
work with players to improve their
strokes and will adapt to any playing style all within a fun-focused
environment.
The junior tennis camps held
in the summer offer instruction
for children ages four to 17. The
childrens clinics are so successful that families from around the
world plan their vacations together
so their children can rendezvous at
Longboat Key Club each year.
With elegant restaurants overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, 45 holes
of golf, beaches, a world-class spa,
and Disney World just two hours
away, guests at the AAA Four-Diamond Resort at Longboat Key Club
have many options for activities. But
tennis fans may have a hard time
tearing themselves away from the
pristine courts, clubhouse and tennis-themed restaurant at the Tennis
Gardens.
“I can’t think there would be a
better tennis club or destination
than right here,” says Woods. “I
don’t brag often, but I’ll say that.”
PROMOTION
HIGHLIGHTS
25 Har-Tru courts [5 lighted]
45 holes of golf
8 restaurants and lounges
Spa with 50+ island-inspired services
4,000-square-foot fitness center
9.5 miles of biking,
jogging and walking paths
8 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton Int’l
Airport; 60 miles from Tampa Airport
CONTACT
Membership Director:
Juliette Valin
941.387.1661
220 Sands Point Road
Longboat Key, Florida 34228
941.383.8821
www.longboatkeyclub.com
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C LUB
Osprey
THE OAKS CLUB
A USTA PRO CIRCUIT
Women’s Event
T H E O A K S C L U B Board of Governors congratulates the
members and employees of The Oaks Club for 30 years of continuous service to the Sarasota area and for seven consecutive years of
hosting The USTA Pro Circuit Women’s Event. This event has become
the biggest developmental tennis tour tournament in which acclaimed professional players from around the world compete. Check
out this exciting event held at The Oaks Club in Osprey, just south of
Sarasota, March 25-April 5, 2015!
301 Mac Ewen Drive
Osprey, FL 34229
941.966.2161
theoaksclub.com
PROMOTION
THE OAKS CLUB
USTA WOMEN’S
$50,000 PRO CIRCUIT EVENT
March 29
through
April 5, 2015
SCHEDULE
QUALIFYING
March 29
10:00 a.m.
SEMI FINALS
April 4
11:00 a.m.
CONTINUOUS
TENNIS
March 29-April 5
10:00 a.m.
KIDS’ DAY
April 4
9:00 -10:30 a.m.
FINALS
April 5
12:00 p.m.
FOR TICKET & SPONSORSHIP
INFORMATION CONTACT:
TOM WHITTEN
941-966-3605
THE OAKS CLUB
301 MacEwen Drive
Osprey, FlA 34229
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Sarasota & Manatee
S A R A S O TA C O U N T Y
CO UNT Y
CLUB
&
C OU RT
M A N AT E E C O U N T Y
BATH & RACQUET FITNESS CLUB
MISSION VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
BRADENTON COUNTRY CLUB
2170 Robinhood St, Sarasota
941.921.6675 // sarasota-health-club.com
1851 Mission Valley Blvd, Nokomis
941.488.9683 // missionvalleycc.com
4646 9th Ave. W, Bradenton
941.792.1600 // radentoncc.org
BIRD KEY YACHT CLUB
MISTY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
301 Bird Key Dr, Sarasota
941.953.4455 // birdkeyyc.com
8954 Misty Creek Dr, Sarasota
941.387.4545 // mistycreek.net
CEDARS TENNIS RESORT
BOCA ROYALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
THE OAKS CLUB 1601 Englewood Rd, Englewood
941.475.6464 // bocaroyale.com
301 Mac Ewen Dr, Osprey
941.966.2161 // theoaksclub.com
CASCADES OF SARASOTA
PAYNE PARK TENNIS CENTER
4221 67th Ave Cir E, Sarasota
941.309.7479 // cascades-sarasota-hoa.com
2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota
941.861.5000 // scgov.net
COURTSIDE TENNIS CLUB
PALM AIRE COUNTRY CLUB
512 N Auburn Rd, Venice
941.485.2000 // courtsidevenice.com
5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota
941.351.4117 // palmaire.net
ENGLEWOOD TENNIS CLUB
PLANTATION GOLF & TENNIS CLUB
2280 Englewood Rd, Englewood
941.475.3386 // englewoodtennisclub.com
THE FIELD CLUB
1400 Field Rd, Sarasota
941.924.1201 // thefieldclub.com
THE FOUNDERS CLUB
3001 Founders Club Dr, Sarasota
866.613.1614 // thefoundersclub.com
HERITAGE OAKS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
4800 Chase Oaks Dr, Sarasota
941.926.7602 // heritageoaksgcc.com
HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
5301 Heron Creek Blvd, N. Port
941.423.6955 // heron-creek.com
JACARANDA WEST TENNIS CENTER
1901 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice
941.493.5128 // jacarandatennisclub.com
LANDINGS RACQUET CLUB
5350 Landings Blvd, Sarasota
941.923.3886 // thelandingsofsarasota.com
LAUREL OAK COUNTRY CLUB
2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota
941.378.3608 // laureloak.com
LONGWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB
5802 Longwood Run Blvd, Sarasota
941.351.1750 // longwoodathleticclub.com
THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB
3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota
941.371.6000 // meadowscc.org
GU IDE
500 Rockley Blvd, Venice
941.497.1494 // plantationgcc.com
645 Cedars Ct, Longboat Key
877.670.1778 // cedarstennisresort.com
CREEKSIDE TENNIS CENTER
6318 47th Ave E, Braden River
941.755.0258 // creekside-club.com
EL CONQUISTADOR RACQUET CLUB
4511 Bay Club Dr, Bradenton
941.753.1512 // elconracquetclub.com
ESPLANADE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
5240 Esplanade Blvd, Lakewood Ranch
941.254.1717 // esplanadelwr.com
LAKEWOOD RANCH TENNIS CENTER
8488 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch
941.907.4700 // lakewoodranchgolf.com
SARASOTA SURF & RACQUET CLUB
LONGBOAT KEY PUBLIC TENNIS CENTER
5900 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota
941.349.2200 // sarasotasurf.com
590 Bay Isles Rd, Longboat Key
941.316.8367 // longboatkey.org
SARASOTA YMCA
MANATEE PARKS & REC. CLUB
1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota
941.955.8194 // thesarasotay.org
112 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton
941.748.4501 // mymanatee.org
SARASOTA RACQUET CLUB
THE RESORT AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB
3600 Torrey Pines Blvd, Sarasota
941.922.1591 // sarasotaracquetclub.com
220 Sands Point Rd, Longboat Key
941.383.8821 // longboatkeyclub.com
STONEYBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
RIVER STRAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
8801 Stoneybrook Blvd, Sarasota
941.917.9595 // stoneybrook.net
7155 Grand Estuary Trail, Bradenton
941.932.8680 // riverstrandgolf.com
UNIVERSITY PARK COUNTRY CLUB
ROSEDALE COUNTRY CLUB
7671 The Park Blvd, Sarasota
941.355.3888 // universitypark-fl.com
5100 87th St East, Bradenton
941.756.0004 // rosedalegcc.com
VENETIAN GOLF & RIVER CLUB
TERRA CEIA BAY GOLF & TENNIS CLUB
105 Pesaro Dr, Venice
941.483.4811 // venetiangolfandriverclub.com
2202 Terra Ceia Bay Blvd, Palmetto
941.729.7663 // terraceiabay.com
VILLAGE WALK OF SARSOTA
WALTON RACQUET CENTER
8109 Camminare Dr, Sarasota
941.925.8775 // villagewalkofsarasota.org
5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton
941.742.5973
VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
250 Venice Golf Club Dr, Venice
941.492.9600 // venicegolfandcc.com
WATERFORD GOLF CLUB
1454 Gleneagles Dr, Venice
941.484.6621
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HOME + D E SIGN //
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HOME
fit for a pro
The Monica Seles
estate offers country
club living at its best
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HOME + D E SIGN //
Where abundant natural beauty
meets vibrant city you will find
Sarasota.
“I love the pool area with the outdoor kitchen. It’s so relaxing sitting
out there particularly with the high
screen pool cage, which accentuates
the architecture.”
“It is very special to have a property
as large and private as this within
a country club community. If you
have pets, you can let them out
without a leash as the whole property is walled; it’s a feature that I
really appreciate.”
“I like playing tennis whenever I
want, even at night under the lights.
I also enjoy having the gym next to
the court so I can play tennis, work
out and get a massage all at home.
It’s very convenient.”
“The tennis court has multiple
purposes — it’s great for throwing
events.”
—MONICA SELES
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“Sarasota is paradise,” says Joel Schemmel,
sales associate, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “The area is renowned
for not only our beautiful Gulf beaches
and country club communities, but also
our cultural activities, vibrant downtown
area, proximity to IMG Academy and new
world-class rowing facility at Nathan Benderson Park.”
As one of the most dynamic real estate
markets in the nation, prospective homebuyers from across the country and around
the world are keeping tabs on new property listings and sales activity. Schemmel
is currently fielding inquiries about a very
unique Laurel Oak Country Club estate.
“Laurel Oak is a private, member-owned golf and country club community featuring two championship golf
courses, 12 HarTru tennis courts, a heated swimming pool and a 45,000-squarefoot clubhouse. It’s an active community
that offers something for everyone and
for residents of all ages,” says Schemmel,
adding that within this community he is
listing the home of Tennis Hall-of-Famer
Monica Seles.
“I love the privacy and security,” says
Monica. “Plus, having all of the amenities
at the house, like a tennis court and a gym,
all with a wall around the entire property,
are special. And the oak trees -- they are
absolutely beautiful!”
With its exceptional setting, there’s so
much focus on the exterior of the home,
but the inside is just as unique. Schemmel
says the dramatic formal living and dining
spaces are complemented by a more casual kitchen and family room that provide
plenty of options for entertaining, as well
as casual daily family life.
“The floor plan is very functional with
two en suite bedrooms on one side of the
home and the master, additional bedroom
and an office on the other side, as well as
an upstairs bonus room,” says Schemmel.
The gorgeous updates, classic finishes, and expansive living and entertaining
spaces make this Laurel Oak estate one
of a kind.
PROPERTY BACKGROUND
2895 Dick Wilson Drive
MLS: A3991478
Year Built: 1993
Sq. Ft: 5,781
Bedrooms: 4
Bath: 5.5
Fireplace: No
Offered at: $1,849,999
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HOME + D E SIGN //
AMENITIES & FEATURES
Gated country club community • Nearly 2-acre walled and gated estate • Full-sized
lighted tennis court with covered seating area • Basketball court • Resort-style
pool with spa • Two-story lanai • Covered outdoor kitchen • Sauna • Dramatic
two-story entryway • Marble tile floors • Paver decking on driveway, walkway and
lanai • Four-car side entry garage
“My favorite rooms are the family
room and massage room. The family
room is open to the kitchen and has
big sliding doors to the pool; I have
always found it very peaceful.”
“The massage room is super quiet and
so relaxing. After using the sauna,
which is right next door, I would get
a massage. It’s like having a spa in
my home.”
—MONICA SELES
CONTACT
Joel Schemmel: Schemmel Property Group
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
trulia.com/profile/joel-schemmel-agent-sarasota-fl-8694474
50 Central Ave, Suite 110, Sarasota, FL 34236
941.587.4894
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Play tells me where they
are making contact on
the racquet face, which
gives me an idea if they’re
watching the ball or are
out of position.”
MIKE PRATT, MP Tennis, Tampa
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David Mitchell of Tampa plays tennis twice a
week, focusing on improving his 3.5 NTRP singles game. “I’m beating men who are rated
4.0, so I expect to move up within the next few
months,” David said. He has been playing the
sport for nearly 10 years, but it wasn’t until he
switched racquets to the BABOLAT PLAY a year ago
that he experienced significant progress. “It is
absolutely the main reason I’m playing better.”
As the world’s first “connected” racquet, Play
is equipped with sensors in the handle that collect hard data about strokes, including shot power and ball-impact location (sweet spot) along
with spin level, total and effective play time, endurance, technique and consistency.
Information is transmitted through a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone or from a
USB to a computer where the data is viewable
on any device. Initially, David was surprised to
learn where he was striking the ball.
“I was hitting a lot off center, so I worked to
improve my percentage of hitting in the sweet
spot,” David said, which proved to be an easier
“fix” than other aspects of his game, like power.
“The power data makes me feel bad about
myself!” David laughed. “Now I recognize and
appreciate how hard the pros really hit. Sometimes I hit as high as 70 [miles per hour], but
not often. I definitely need to work on power.”
The data pertaining to spin level offered him
the most profound information: 90 percent of his
backhands were being hit with slice.
“The spin feedback wakes you up real quick.
When I saw that my style of play was one dimensional, I realized it’s not good and I needed to
change.”
Today, the 41-year-old focuses on variety and
“changing it up.” Currently, he’s hitting his backhands with 50 percent spin and 50 percent flat.
“I’m a lot happier with my flat passing shot.
My backhand is one of my greatest weapons,
and I’m more comfortable hitting that than my
forehand.”
THE SPIN FEEDBACK WAKES
YOU UP REAL QUICK. WHEN I
SAW THAT MY STYLE OF PLAY
WAS ONE DIMENSIONAL, I
REALIZED IT’S NOT GOOD
AND I NEEDED TO CHANGE.”
DAVID MITCHELL
David says the Babolat Play doesn’t tell him
how to improve his shots -- that’s for the teaching pros -- but it heightens his awareness of his
game and provides information necessary to
track success.
“I’m constantly learning more about my game
and improving. The more I improve, the more I
win. It’s a fun process.”
HOUSE AD
// LE AGUE
TEAM spirit
If you enjoy organized competition with athletes of a similar skill level, and meeting
new people in the process, then consider joining a tennis league. The following
pages showcase teams that have unified and have gone the distance.
Oct. 24, 2014, Harbour Island
Athletic Club, Tampa, USTA
18 & Over 4.5 team celebrate
after their national title victory
in Indian Wells, Calif.
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LE AG UE //
GOING THE Distance
Focus, heart, practice and talent, were just a few ingredients
present in the Tampa team that captured a national title
USTA ADULT 18 & OVER 4.5 NATIONAL WINNERS
Harbour Island Athletic Club, Tampa
Capt Chris
Bartos enjoys
massage gift
from team.
THE TEAM
Captain Chris Bartos, Tampa
Judi Alford, Palm Harbor
Lilivette Arroyo, Land O Lakes
Lisa Balsera, Tampa
Tami Florin, Windermere
Alexandra Gade, Tampa
Iris Kraft, Palm Harbor
Natalie McGill, Satellite Beach
Lisa Nicoll, Tampa
Karen Olson, Oldsmar
Mary Ann Porter, Tampa
Linda Thomson, Palm Harbor
Lisa Balsera and
Alex Gade
Natalie Mcgill and Lili
Arroyo partnership.
L-R: Chris
Bartos and
Tami Florin.
“Every person was dedicated
to this goal for the entire
year. We practiced with each
other, against each other
and coached each other. We
all supported each other
whether we were playing line
1 or sitting on the sidelines.
Each person was important.”
CHRIS BARTOS
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“All of the teams were
good and we could not
afford to slack off.
Tami pulled an almost
impossibly big win for us.
I knew then that anything
was possible. Watching
her fight to win made me
want it more. It made me
tough. I wanted to fight
just as much to help our
team like she did.”
“We have this running joke where we send pictures
stating, “still celebrating!” The first is a thumbs up
from me in my first class flight home. Then with the
team banner draped over me at a massage that the
girls gave me as a thank you for captaining.”
LILI ARROYA
CHRIS BARTOS
Capt. Chris Bartos
“still celebrating” in
first class flight home.
“Choosing your team
members is the most
challenging and most
important. The most
rewarding was watching
the friendships grow
and sharing in the
winning moments.
The joy when you
win that last point
is exhilarating. The
celebration is amazing.”
“The whole thing
is still an amazing
shock to me. I
look at my friendsteammates and say,
‘Did we really win
Nationals?!’ I don’t
think I’ll ever get
over it; I get goose
bumps every time I
talk about it!
“Tami is the only
non-Tampa player;
she’s my bestie that
I brought over from
Orlando. No one plays
with more heart and
determination than
Tami. I knew winning
a national title was on
her bucket list and I’m
glad we were all able to
make it happen.”
NATALIE MCGILL
Judi Alford and Karen Olson
clinch title with doubles win.
CHRIS BARTOS
CHRIS BARTOS
“When we got back
in town, the team,
along with about 40
friends, celebrated at
the Blue Martini.
Our captain brought
the banner and we
were dancing with it
on the dance floor!”
Team pic
after winning
sectionals.
Lisa Balsera and Linda
Thomson celebrate at
Blue Martini in Tampa.
KAREN OLSON
“For every match
you had to focus,
stay in the present
and strategize how
to overcome your
opponent.”
LISA BALSERA
Team pic after winning nationals.
karen Olson and her mom.
“I was still playing my singles match when I heard
everybody scream and celebrate that we had won. I just
wanted to run off my court and celebrate with them, but I
stayed on my court and finished my match with a big smile
on my face!”
“I am a very consistent and competitive singles player, and I really
enjoy playing singles. Although our captain wanted to put me in
doubles at least once to give me a break, I knew it was a better
strategy/line up for the team to have me in singles.”
ALEXANDRA GADE
ALEXANDRA GADE
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USTA
CHAMPIONS OF SECTIONALS
ADULT 65 & OVER
MIXED 40 & OVER
SECTIONALS April 11-13, 2014; NATIONALS March 2015
SECTIONALS May 16-18, 2014; NATIONALS Nov. 14-16, 2014
7.0 SARASOTA-MANATEE CO., SERENDIPITY RACQUET CLUB, SARASOTA,
CAPT. JULIE HARRIS: Julie Harris, Elizabeth Dale, Karen Ingrando,
Anna Losey, Beverly Bollman, Lorraine Lynn, Nancy Sneed, Suzanne
Brosnan, Helga Williamson, Jill Bressler, Carol Larocca, Marilyn
Snodell, Linda Long.
8.0 HILLSBOROUGH CO., LAKE PADGETT BATH & RACQUET CLUB, LAND O’ LAKES,
CAPT. MARY PAUL: Mary Paul, Paul Zack, Thomas McLean, Vijay Paul,
Josh Melton, Sandra Lamas, Sylvie Roy, Ethel Murphy, Jorge Tirado,
Sylvain Gauthier, Darin Garner, Mildred Pineiro, Paige McLean.
MIXED 40 & OVER 9.0
SECTIONALS May 16-18, 2014; NATIONALS Nov. 21-23, 2014
8.0 HILLSBOROUGH CO., BUCKHORN SPRINGS TENNIS AND SWIM CLUB,
VALRICO, CAPT. JAY BORTNER: Jay Bortner, Marshall Veatch, Gene
Pike, Ralph Lennen, Ed Harrar, Donald Fell, Marvin Shienbaum, Barry
Shollenberger, Fred King, Roger Estrada, Samuel Rosenbleeth.
9.0 PINELLAS CO., MCMULLEN TENNIS COMPLEX, CLEARWATER, CAPT. DAVE
KING: Back L-R: Ron Wiser, Jim Smeichewicz, David King; Front L-R
Brenda Sturm, Kim Cashman, Darla Gatesman. Not pictured: Drew
Wager, Kay Caldwell, Chris Allen, Stephanie Means.
MIXED 55 & OVER
ADULT 40 & OVER 4.5
SECTIONALS Nov. 14-16, 2014
SECTIONALS July 18-21, 2014; NATIONALS Oct. 31-2, 2014
4.5 HILLSBOROUGH CO., CHEVAL COUNTRY CLUB, LUTZ, CAPT. RICK BEARDSLEY:
8.0 PINELLAS CO., ST. PETE TENNIS CENTER, ST. PETERSBURG, CAPT. JOHN GREEN:
Ellen Johnson, Kathy Casteel, Peter Bonfa, Rhonda Smiechewicz, Susan
Hobbs, Kay Caldwell, Randy Chapman, David King, Christine Jones, Anthony
Ruggiero, Clark Higgs, Janice Stone, Joseph Starnes *League division does
not advance to nationals
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Richard Beardsley, Kirk Archer, Luis Romero, Jeffrey Evans, James
Evans, Richard Larcomb, Sean Vickery, David Hennessee, Fernando
Gonzalez, Felix Tromp, Alejandro Mucino, Shon Craig, Michael Laccabue,
Michael Teixeira, Christopher Muller, Patrick Whittlesey, Steven
Ehrenpreis, Jamie Mckibban, James Morgan, Matt Laccabue. COMBO 50 & OVER
SECTIONALS Dec. 12-14, 2014
7.5 PINELLAS CO., ST. PETE TENNIS CENTER, ST. PETERSBURG, CAPT. JANET
MATTHEWS: Josie Barber, Ruth Barnett, Kay Caldwell, Patricia Conroy,
Katie Healy, Christine Jones, Ellen Johnson, Clara Reynolds, Linda Riffe,
Norma Rizzo, Frances Strazzulla.
7.5 SARASOTA-MANATEE CO., BATH & RACQUET CLUB, SARASOTA, CAPT. MATTHEW
KLUDING: Robert Ness, Marc Pelletz, Cliff Menezes, David Mortimer, Glenn
Sosa, Richard Osney, Doug White, Andy Hratko, Michael McDurfee, Bob
Glantz, Paul Lambert, Adrian Gadd, Mark Davy, Todd Smith, Lane Trotter,
Randy Brodsky.
8.5 HILLSBOROUGH CO., AVILA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, CAPT. BARNEY BAILEY:
Darin Garner, Jeff Ralph, William Malone, Albert Alhadeff, Michael
Kosloske, Marvin Wilhite, John Knierman, Richard Larcomb, Martin
Revello, Tony Yamnitz.
For a complete display of champions, visit tennislink.usta.com
LE AG UE //
UTSA + Flex
ADVICE, HUMOR AND PERSPECTIVE
RUTH ANN OTT USTA Pinellas Co.
Usually captains call me when their opponent
doesn’t have a full team on scheduled match day and
they’re requesting to reschedule. I advise the captains
to impress upon the players to be prepared to play all
scheduled matches, including the Advanced Championship
date. After all, the USTA wants points won by playing.”
BENJAMIN FRIENDLY USTA Sarasota-Manatee Co.
MIKE PRATT MP Tennis Ladder
John Redcay, otherwise known as
“Iron Man,” is a very dedicated ladder player
who, with about 1700 ladder matches to his
name, never denies a request to compete.
So when a new ladder player within Iron
Man’s challenge range said that he called
“everyone” and couldn’t get a match, we
knew he hadn’t called everyone. After our
encouragement, he called John, and was
stunned. “John said that he already has a
match tomorrow, but if I give him time for
some water he’ll play me as soon as his
first match is over!” Hence, the nickname:
Iron Man.”
BARBARA JONES
USTA Hillsborough Co.
One time a player
showed up for league
play wearing the wrong
team uniform and
another one was playing
a night league after work
and forgot her shoes. A
lot of players have gone
to the wrong facility for
their matches, including
me. We eventually have
to laugh at ourselves!”
THOMAS S. JOHNSON USTA Pinellas Co.
LEAGUE CONNECTION
Since players generally ask me about ratings, scheduling and rules,
I find that I need patience, some conflict resolution skills and the ability
to interpret the rules. My advice to players: enjoy the game and follow
the rules.”
CO UN TY
Hillsborough
Hillsborough
Hillsborough
Pinellas
Pinellas
Pinellas
Sarasota-Man
Sarasota-Man
Multiple
Multiple
F OR M AT
USTA Mixed, Combo
USTA Combo
USTA Mixed, Combo
USTA Women, Combo
USTA Men, Combo
USTA Mixed
USTA Mixed, Combo
USTA Adult
MP Tennis Ladder/Flex Singles
Ultimate Tennis/Flex Multiple
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C O N TAC T
Barbara Jones
Alan Williams
Sylvie Roy
Ruth Ann Ott
Jeanne Matthews
Thomas Johnson
Benjamin Friendly
Ginger Ayres
Mike Pratt
Scott Nunn
A player called me at home, and the first thing
he asked was if I had legal representation or if I should
be served with papers directly as he was planning on
suing me, USTA Florida and USTA National for fraud. I
explained that Sectional regulations required the course
of action I had taken, and he angrily responded, “That
excuse did NOT work for the Nazis at Nuremberg and
will NOT work for you!” When I asked him if he really
was comparing USTA League tennis to the Holocaust,
he paused, said “No” and from there we had a civil
conversation. While it was not funny at the time, the
absurdity of it makes me laugh to this day.”
SCOTT NUNN Ultimate Tennis Flex
Twenty five years ago, our playoff format would
have made for a good reality TV show, “Tennis Survivor.”
We held the round of 16 and quarterfinals on Saturday,
followed by the semifinals and finals on Sunday, the best
two out of three sets. A friend told me, “Four matches
in two days is REALLY tough on older people.” I said
something flip like, “Maybe you should get in better
shape!” Now, at 48, I understand. Our playoff format
has long since been restructured and enjoyable for all
players, not just the young tennis warriors.”
Photos top row, L-R: Mike Pratt, Benjamin Friendly, Scott Nunn;
bottom row, L-R: Ruth Ann Ott, Barbara Jones, Jeanne Matthews
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LE AG UE //
INTERCLUB League
SPRING ‘14 CHAMPS
A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN, A-DIV. APOLLO BEACH RACQUET & FITNESS, APOLLO BEACH:
Front L-R: Chrissy Dorothy, MICHELLE BRAMLETT CAPT., Anne Smith Co. Capt.,
Lisette Leroux; Back L-R: Linda Mellinger, Debbie Bell, Vicki Knauff, Anne Harris,
Sonya MacMillan.
ADVANTAGE LEAGUE, MCMULLEN TENNIS COMPLEX, CLEARWATER: L-R: Marilyn Renner, Fran
Briskman, Kay Lockhart, Marilyn Green, DEBBIE RAMKER CAPT., and Terri Kiefer.
PINELLAS N. COUNTY LEAGUE, EAST LAKE WOODLANDS HEN, OLDSMAR: Front L-R:
Andrea Reilly, Rocki Daly, Ann Petracco, Rose Chervitz, and Helen Rothberg; Back L-R:
Jill Wild, Leslie Vann, Maureen Hourigan, Margarita Ramos, and KATHY HENDRICKSON CAPT.
A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN, B-DIV. TAMPA PALMS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 1, TAMPA: Front
L-R: Wendy Seybold, DOLORES JUGO CAPT., Pamela Gonzalez; Back L-R: Bonnie
Miller, Yvette Miljus, Carmen Heggen.
INTERBAY LEAGUE, CHEVAL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, LUTZ: Front L-R: Robyn Hebard,
A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN, C-DIV. FISHHAWK RANCH TENNIS CLUB, LITHIA: Front L-R: Pam
DeDe Agnew, Faith Sincich, Laurie McVay, Connie Dorton, Melissa McNamara, Vera
Murphy-Trayner; Back L-R: Trish Frost, CHRISTINE HOFFMAN CAPT., Heidi Milan, Stacy
Dupell Co-Capt., Sissy Saunders, Sylvie Roy, and Nichole Hebrank. Not pictured: Melanie Jablonski, Kay Krueger, and Stephanie Cimeno.
Smith, Robin Itzkowitz, DANIELLE GREENE CAPT., Agnes Lirag; Back L-R: Chris
Price, Jennifer Watson, Michelle Whitt, Ann Stuck, Norma Solters, Liz Sackel.
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SUNCOAST LADIES TENNIS LEAGUE, A-TEAM ST. PETERSBURG TENNIS CENTER, ST. PETERSBURG: Front L-R: Suzanne Ehrlich, Kristin Foelgner, Kathy Moll, Gaby Montero, Sally
Marshall; Back L-R: Cecelia Vestergard, Betsy Cureton, Ann Worthington, Nancy Bahls
and Susan Hobbs.
SUNCOAST LADIES TENNIS LEAGUE, B-TEAM, HARBOUR ISLAND ATHLETIC CLUB, TAMPA: L-R:
Michele Bailey, Co-Capt. EVANGELIA SWINDLE CAPT., Patricia Handly, Sharon Marino,
Laura Wyatt, Kim King and Alice Teagle. Not pictured: Teresa Armas, Leslie Chrysochoos, Kellie Cyr, Pam Gassler, JoAnn Strober, Lynne Thomas, Lynda Velanovich.
PINELLAS COUNTY SATELLITE LEAGUE, VINOY RESORT & GOLF CLUB, ST. PETERSBURG: L-R: Lain-
ie Ritch, Debbey Wilson, Susan Barnes, Diane Friel, Trish Timmerman, Ali Tralins, NATALIE
KUBICKI CAPT., Amy Forney, Ashley Fox and Eva Herdegen.
RACQUETEERS, SEMINOLE LAKE LAKERS, SEMINOLE: L-R: Sandy Martin, Donna Dicus, Vicki
Tuller, Kristine Nelson, Cindy Apter, Carolyn Seckinger, RUTH BARNETT CAPT., Trish Conroy, Trish Montrone, Tori Thrower, Ann White, and Carol Claudon. Not pictured: Gail Pierce SUNCOAST TENNIS LEAGUE | 2014 FINAL DIVISION TEAM STANDINGS:
50’s
60’s
60’s
60’s
60’s
60’s
Div
Div
Div
Div
Div
Div
L-1
L-1
L-2
L-3
L-3
L-4
Payne Park Cardinal, Sarasota
Payne Park Blue, Sarasota
Payne Park Green, Sarasota
Courtside Blue, Venice
Longwood Athletic Red, Sarasota
Heron Creek Green, North Port
60’s
60’s
60’s
70’s
70’s
70’s
Div
Div
Div
Div
Div
Div
L-5
L-6
L-7
L-1
L-2
L-3
Village Walk Red, Sarasota
El Con Gold, Bradenton
University Park Green, Sarasota
Payne Park White, Sarasota
Serendipity White, Sarasota
Serendipity Silver, Sarasota
70’s Div L-4 Waterford White, Venice
75’s Div L-1 Longboat Public Maroon, Longboat Key
75’s Div L-2 Courtside Purple, Venice
80’s Div L-1 Jacaranda Platinum, Venice
80’s Div L-2 Plantation Platinum, Venice
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LE AG UE //
INTERCLUB League
ADVICE, HUMOR AND PERSPECTIVE
MARIBEL GROSS
Suncoast Ladies Tennis; Suncoast Singles
I love watching tennis. I love playing
tennis. I love talking about tennis ... As a
league chair, some of my greatest relief
comes after I call an ‘All-League Rainout’
and it actually rains! It keeps players from
asking: ‘What was she smoking!’ ”
STEEN CARSTENSEN
Suncoast Tennis League
Rafael Nadal once said,
‘Tennis is a hard sport. There is
a lot of competition, and you play
alone.’ The beauty of league is that
you have your doubles partner and
friends on your team for support
and to share that sweet of victory.
And, one important piece of advice
for league players: Always pick a
captain who can find the best place
to have lunch after the match!”
LINDA BISHOP
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LEAGUE CONNECTION
As Chairlady, it’s important
to have a good rapport with every
captain, so I communicate a lot with
them, be it about the rules or the
weather. When it comes to on-court
advice for the ladies on my team, I
always say, ‘Play the ball, not the
person.’ ”
MARY KLEIN Interbay Ladies Tennis
One day, I was playing a tennis match adjacent to a rain wet Har-Tru
court, and one of our mishit balls was heading for the muck. I dashed over to
try and flick it away from puddle, but instead of saving the ball, I slipped and
went sliding on my back for about 10 feet! I was covered from head to toe in
green clay while wearing what else, but all WHITE!”
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In order to have the best
experience possible in league
play, your focus as a player should
always be on the events in a match
that you can control. Don’t get
caught up in gamesmanship, but
instead be a positive contributor
both on and off the court.” MEL HOWARD-SCHMIDT
Tri-Cities Women’s Tennis League
The Sarasota area continues
to see a steady growth in population,
which has positively impacted the
league. Currently, the league has grown
to 93 teams representing 29 clubs (both
private and public) with approximately
1,600 players; it includes the north-south
area from Bradenton to Englewood and
the east-west area from The Cedars on
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NCAA DIVISION I
NCAA DIVISION II
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS, Tampa
FLORIDA SOUTHERN MOCCASINS, Lakeland
M-Coach Trey Heath; W-Coach Trish Riddell
863-680-4246/fscsouthern.edu
M-Coach Matt Hill; W-Coach Agustin Moreno
813.974.2125/gousfbulls.com
MENS’ AND WOMENS’ WIN CONFERENCE
With a 19-7 overall record, the mens’ squad finished No. 23 in the
nation and won the American Athletic Conference title. Standout
Roberto Cid finished his debut season ranked No. 32 by the ITA,
after going 24-6 in singles and posting a 17-5 record in doubles
with teammate Sasha Gozun. Meanwhile, the Lady Bulls, coached
by Agustin Moreno and Kelly Anderson, claimed the American Athletic Conference title. Highlights include an NCAA individual singles
appearance by Loreto Alonso Martinez. —Tom Zebold, Staff Writer
L-R: Tony D’Angelo, Austin Comings, Charles Garneau, Vladimir Barabash,
Emanuel Lueber, Benoit Paradis, Luke Palmiotto, Nathan Leavitt, Carl Lundberg.
Roberto Cid, 2014 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year
Sitting L-R: Olivia Spagnuolo, Jill Doerfler, Magda Riutort, Dominique Friedrichs.
Standing L-R: Joalis Dominguez, Christie Nunnemann, Pamela Paradis, Victoria
Spagnuolo, Sabine Goge, Laura Wichmann, Crystal Copeland.
L-R: Assistant men’s coach Brandon Wagner, Paul Polarczyk, Ignacio Gonzalez-Muniz
[5 -holding sign], Vadym Kalyuzhnyy, Federico Sabogal, Oliver Pramming, Roberto Cid,
Sasha Gozun, Everth Dzib [holding sign], head coach Matt Hill, team trainer.
L-R: Head coach Agustin Moreno, USF President Judy Genshaft, Alessandra Bonte,
Olaya Garrido-Rivas, Olga Martinez, Loreto Alonso-Martinez (first girl in back), Hailey
Grillo, Fanny Fracassi, Vera Bessonova (second girl in back), Kayla Rizzolo, assistant
coach Courtney Anderson.
Sabine Goge, who finished her four-year collegiate tennis career spring 2014, was
a nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. A native of Cesis, Latvia, Goge
held a 3.98 cumulative GPA in finance. In her senior year of tennis, she posted
a 16-2 overall record, including going 14-2 at the No. 2 spot and was 2-0 at the
No. 1 spot. Goge was also named a First-Team All-SSC selection in doubles with
her playing partner, junior Magda Riutort [Petra, Spain] and earning Second-Team
All-SSC honors in singles.
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M+W Coach Chris Frusci
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L-R: Melanie Gray, Anri Ueno, Olivia Erlandsson, Chelsea Smithback, Jazz
Whittaker, Cailynn Madsen, Sophea Danh.
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PHOTO COURTESY DESIREE KYRIAZIS
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