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Newsletter
SCTA
OCTOBER 2001
No Frills
A Discussion Of Coaching And Teaching Issues
Mark Winters
he idea was to provide “an
opportunity to toss around ideas
and talk about the most pressing
coaching and teaching issues.”
Moderator and organizer Gene Scott,
owner and publisher of Tennis Week added,
“this is the first of what I hope will become
an annual no frills gathering, not sponsored
by anybody.”
The panel that was assembled included
Nick Bollettieri, Vic Braden, Rodney
Harmon, Robert Lansdorp, Rick Macci,
Dennis Van der Meer, Lynne Rolley and
Nick Saviano. In the field of tennis instruction the names of Bollettieri, Braden,
Lansdorp, Macci and Van der Meer speak
for themselves. Harmon, Rolley and Saviano
have distinguished themselves in a variety of
roles with the USTA, particularly in Player
Development.
As one would expect with such a distinguished group, opinions varied. “The one
thing they agree on is that young tennis players should be identified earlier,” Scott said.
Developing young players was the
focus of discussions. Rolley, in a concise
presentation detailing the particulars, stated
that adequate financial support throughout
the development process is necessary;
availability of peer level competition close
to home; and education of both players and
parents (covering matters such as nutrition,
dealing with the media and so on) are all
on her short list of important items.
Van der Meer believes tennis must
become an exceptional sport. If it does,
then the game will appeal to exceptional
athletes. Harmon discussed the importance
of providing a formula for young players of
T
Robert Lansdorp and Rick Macy were members of
the elite panel. Photo: Mark Winters
Saviano stressed the importance
of both coaches’ education and the
communication process, “you need
to get the coaching talent together
to create synergy and that will
help solve problems.”
color so they too will have opportunities to
make the next level.
Braden, who is involved in studies dealing with brain typing and the role of DNA in
superior athletes, also advocated communication and education. “You have to get people together to identify the problems then
follow up,” he said. “Many feel the USTA is the
enemy, but that isn’t the case. There must be
a way to make coaches accountable.”
Macci said that identifying young athletes is where the game has been headed for
some time. He was more concerned with
the -- “who is going to identify these individuals” -- part of the equation. He added, “if
something (a stroke) is broken at 15, you
can’t fix it.”
Support from the private sector plays a
major role in the development process. “It’s
a team effort,” Macci said. “You can’t leave
these people out if you want to have a successful program.”
When it comes to elite performers,
Macci was direct, “if you don’t have the
horse, it will not win the Derby.” In his mind,
“there isn’t a wrong way or a right way,
there is a better way. And the USTA needs
to identify it.”
Macci went out of his way to praise
Lansdorp. “I’m not going to act as Robert
Lansdorp’s agent, but no one has done
more to sew together groundstrokes,"
Macci said. “His track record is incredible
and he is never recognized. When we look
at developing players, we should put our
money on people who have been there and
done it.”
Lansdorp was adament about introducing youngsters to solid fundamentals. He
lamented that there is no standard for
teaching tennis. “I’m a USPTA Master pro,”
he noted. “Some of the guys who are in this
group should be sued for malpractice. They
just don’t know how to teach the game.”
For Bollettieri, the answer is simple,
“when you put good players with good
players, you get better players. From better
players, you get champions.”
The meeting that took place at the
Roger Smith Hotel did not cover all the
issues facing coaches and teachers when it
comes to developing players. Nonetheless, it
was a positive start. As Bollettieri pointed
out, “we don’t need to talk about what the
USTA didn’t do. We need to find solutions.”
So Close And Yet So Far
Mark Winters
Po-Messerli was down too. “It is very disappointing
because we were so close,” she said after the match.
“It was just a matter of a couple of points. If we had
gotten them, the result would have been different.”
Kimberly Po-Messerli
here was an outpouring of emotion
on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court
following the Lisa Raymond/Rennae
Stubbs 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 victory over
Kimberly Po-Messerli/Nathalie Tauziat in
the U.S. Open Women’s Doubles final. The
winners were overjoyed with their success
because it matched their Wimbledon championship result. For Tauziat there was sadness not just because of the score, but that
the U.S. Open was her last Grand Slam. She
plans to retire at the end of the year.
Po-Messerli was down too. “It is very
disappointing because we were so close,”
she said after the match. “It was just a matter of a couple of points. If we had gotten
them, the result would have been different.”
Raymond admitted, “even though we
had a win against them at Wimbledon, this
was a whole different ball of wax. They’re
playing better than they were two months
ago. Though we got the first set under our
belt pretty easily, it was a battle. We just
dug deep. We just fought and fought. We
had to.”
Besides women’s doubles, Po-Messerli
played mixed doubles with Don Johnson.
The duo dropped a 7-6, 6-4 semifinal decision to Raymond/Leander Paes. In 2000, PoMesserli/Johnson won Wimbledon and in
1999 they were U.S. Open finalists. This year,
she and Tauziat have been finalists at Paris
Indoor, Nice and Birmingham and semifinalists at Wimbledon and Strausbourg.
The final was played early, before a
T
sparse crowd, on the last day of the Open.
Given the fact that singles receives so much
prime time television coverage, it isn’t surprising that a contest of this calibre received little
attention. With individuals such as Venus and
Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay
Davenport in the news, doubles, which is the
game most popular with recreational players,
gets little respect and even less attention.
Po-Messerli’s tale of becoming a doubles specialist is not your typical “I am a
player story”. “It is pretty funny, when I was
in college (UCLA), I did better in doubles,”
she said. “When I turned pro, I did better in
singles. I also played doubles, but I enjoyed
most of my early success in singles. After 8
years, I had enough and decided to play only
doubles.”
Though they are played on a tennis
court, singles and doubles are not alike.
“They are completely different games,” PoMesserli said. “You practice differently for
singles than you do for doubles. You hit different shots and you use the court in a different way.”
Po-Messerli and Tauziat became a tandem almost by happenstance. “We had
known each other for a long time and
Nathalie wasn’t going to play with
(Alexandra) Fusai anymore,” Po-Messerli
said. “At first she was going to team with
Arantxa (Sanchez Vicario), but Arantxa
decided she was going to play a few tournaments with Martina (Navratilova).
Nathalie didn’t like that idea. She wanted to
play with one partner, so we got together.”
Doubles can be tough particularly if
one player is on and the other is off. “I’m
not going to play doubles with someone I
don’t enjoy playing with,” Po-Messerli said. “I
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want to win, but I also want to have fun.
When Nathalie plays singles and is tired for
the doubles, I try to find a way to help her
enjoy the time on the court. Sometimes we
joke. We always talk. Today, it wasn’t much
fun in the first set. When we won the second, it was a lot better. In the third set, we
had opportunities, but were not able to
come through.”
Po-Messerli is not happy with the fact
that doubles receives little interest from
tennis fans. But, she understands why it
happens. “We are not ticket sellers,” she
admitted. “If we had more press, doubles
would become more important. There is
not much glamour in doubles and people
want to pay to watch the players they
know.”
Though a realist, Po-Messerli is quick
to point out that spectators can benefit
from watching doubles. “People can see a
relationship between players on a team,”
she said. “They can see how well the players communicate and deal with situations.”
Looking toward the future, Po-Messerli
and Tauziat, having already qualified for the
year-end Sanex Women’s Tennis Association
Championships in Munich scheduled for the
end of October, will play selected tournaments this fall. "I am going to Europe and
play Filderstadt, Zurich and possibly Linz,”
Po-Messerli said. “Nathalie will be playing
more since she is trying to also qualify in
singles for the Championships.”
With Tauziat retiring, Po-Messerli was
asked who she would team with in the
future. “Right now, I have no idea,” she
said. “I am going to give it a lot of thought
over the next few months. I may decide to
retire too.”
The Southern California Tennis Association
staff and many people from the local tennis
community who are on USTA committees
had a busy U.S. Open. Each day, beginning
the Sunday before Labor Day and for the
balance of that week, there were meetings.
Once the workday was done, most headed
to the National Tennis Center for evening
matches. It is interesting to note that seventy-five percent of the players in the finals
hailed from Southern California and participated in SCTA programs as juniors. That's
a compelling statistic for a game that is as
international as tennis.
As for the meeting side of the ledger,
Plan for Growth, the 4 year-old partnership
between USTA, tennis teaching organizations and the Tennis Industry Association
(TIA) to increase tennis participation, has
produced results. The goal of 800,000 new
players will be achieved by year’s end. Plan
for Growth II starts next year, with USTA
incentives to recruit and retain adults, and
bring kids into Team Tennis. The TIA will
drop the “Free Lesson Blitz” and produce a
player booklet for adults, cooperative media
ad purchases with local Community Tennis
Associations and use the Cartoon Television
Network to highlight Team Tennis for Youth.
The SCTA Membership Committee
wants to test a tiered membership and dues
package, which will offer new members a
menu of benefits.
Echoing the importance of team play
for youth, both the National Junior Tennis
League and Schools Tennis must include a
percentage of their players in USA Team
Tennis (Youth) as a goal.
Be sure to look for changes that affect
juniors and adults in the story “Tournament
Competitors Take Notice.”
Henry Talbert
Executive Director,
Southern California Tennis Association
Junior And Adult Tournament Competitors
Take Notice
This is a partial list of the changes in USTA
regulations that take effect in January of
the coming year:
• Point Penalty System (Regulation III.A.11)
The system changes the penalty
for violations in tournament events from
Warning, Point, Default to Point, Game,
Default.
ISSUE :
• Minimum Requirements for National
Junior Rankings (Regulation X.A.1)
I S S U E : The change applies to Level 6
events which are local junior tournaments.
Results from such events will no longer
count toward a junior national ranking,
thus reducing the number of total participation points required for a junior
national ranking by two points. In the
past, a player was allowed to receive two
points for participation in Level 6 events.
Some Level 6 tournaments may be counted toward national ranking. The SCTA
must apply to have a Level 6 event, with a
strong player field to count for national
ranking for 2002, by October 1st.
• Selection of Players for USTA Super
National Selection List for Boys’ 16,
Boys’ and Girls’ 12 & 14 age divisions
(Regulation III. A.5.e.i)
Players on the Super National
Selection List (SNSL) who have submitted timely entries will be accepted in the
draw as follows: In the Boy’s 16, Boy’s
and Girl’s 12 & 14 - players numbered
1-40 for a 192 draw and players numbered 1-25 for a 128 draw. In the Boy’s
and Girl’s 18 and Girl’s 16, players numbered 1-60 for a 192 draw and 1-40 for a
128 draw.
ISSUE :
NOTE: Entries are no longer based on the
top 25, 40 or 60 that enter, but rather the
players who are numbered 1-25, 1-40 or
1-60. All other players will need to compete in Designated Tournaments to be
endorsed or play National Open events.
Anyone interested in receiving the full
text of changes approved at the USTA
semi-annual meeting held during the U.S.
Open may request a copy from the
Southern California Tennis Association.
Hall Of Fame And IC Team Up
Mark Winters
I
t was called “Newport
in New York” and
showcased the organizing efforts of the
International Tennis Hall
of Fame and the International Lawn Tennis
Club (ILTC). Held at the
Waldorf Astoria on
September 7th, eighteen
Member of Tennis Hall of
Hall of Fame inductees
Fame and newly elected
including Pauline Betz
president Tony Trabert.
Addie, Tracy Austin, Maria
Mark Winters with the Honorable Robert
Bueno,
Rosie
Casals,
Joe
Cullman, Roy Emerson,
Kelleher and Sigrid Draper. Photos: Art Seitz
the Honorable Robert Kelleher, Billie Jean King, Jan
Kodes, Merv Rose, Ken Rosewall, Manuel Santana, Dick Savitt, Vic Sexias, Stan Smith, Fred Stolle,
Tony Trabert and Sidney Wood were in attendance. The gala, which featured a silent auction, raised
over $600,000 for the Hall of Fame. At a separate ILTC gathering Todd Martin received the Bill
Johnston Award and Casals received the Sarah Palfrey Danzig Award (both of which are presented annually for sportsmanship and commitment to the sport).
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M e r c e d e s - B e n z
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Behind The Scenes
Ronit a Elder
A
s Director of Multi-Cultural Participation, the Mercedes-Benz Cup
has allowed me full access to the
tournament for the past three years. In
that time, I have brought young people from
the community to learn about what goes on
behind the scenes. This year’s experience
was particularly noteworthy because it was
the tournament’s 75th anniversary.
Those who took part in the behind the
scenes adventure are among the best young
players in the section. They attend Los
Alamitos High School, John Muir Elementary,
and Long Beach Poly High School. Several
college students were involved, and so were
participants from Safe Passage Foundation
and youngsters from the Harvard Park
Recreation Center.
In this setting, they were able to learn
about all the sides of pro tennis, particularly
the business aspect. Each individual was
asked to share impressions of the tournament. Their appreciation and enjoyment of
the experience was easy to glean from the
following excerpts.
“We got to stay in the corporate suite
and watch a tennis match. Later, we hit with
James Blake. I liked the concert with Eden’s
Crush the best. The last match I saw was
the celebrity match. That match was hilarious. Agassi and Sampras were pantomiming
each other.”
–Albert Barnbum, age 14
“I had the opportunity to see ongoing
matches from close to the player’s benches.
I could feel the electricity and excitement of
the players as they played and took their
rest breaks. I also had the opportunity to
go into the pressroom during post-match
press conferences with the players. It was
interesting to hear Taylor Dent talk about
his quarterfinal match, as well as his future
schedule. I was also present at the press
conference with Xavier Malisse where he
addressed his stamina and perseverance in
the quarterfinals, in which he lost the first
set and came back to win.”
–Rachel Gunther, UCLA Senior
Five other teens and I received a tour.
We were introduced to people who were
Ronita Elder with the Barnum family and friends were able to spend time behind the scenes at the
Mercedes-Benz Cup.
in charge of the tournament. To me, it was
a great experience because I had been to a
tournament just like this one a long time
ago just to watch a match, but this time I
was able to see how the tournament was
put together and how much effort people
put into a successful tournament.”
–Jackie Barnum, age 16
“I had just shaken hands and taken a
picture with Jan-Michael Gambill. I thought I
was going to fall over and die. Man, he is
gorgeous and hot and so fine; oh and he has
a great personality as well.”
–Jessica Lai, age 14
“James Blake was a wild card. If you
want a good role model to look up to, I
suggest that you pick him. He’s cool. He
has a good personality and he’s a great
tennis player”
–Hubert Barnum, age 15
“Once the match was over, it didn’t
matter who won; the fans appreciated both
players with their great efforts and for putting on a show for them. I’ve never truly
appreciated being a tennis fan until I participated in the Behind The Scenes program.
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This was a once in a lifetime experience
because it was more than just people playing tennis. It was the people behind the
scenes who made it possible. There were
thousands of people of all ages who volunteered their time to help run this tournament because of their love for the game of
tennis.”
–Steven Thai, age 15
UCLA
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Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Agassi Caps Sensational Week Winning 75th Mercedes-Benz
Cup Title; Sampras Selected “Champion of Champions”
A
ndre Agassi, a seven-time Grand
Slam winner, defeated Pete
Sampras, holder of 13 Grand Slam
titles, 6-4, 6-2 in the Diamond Anniversary
Mercedes-Benz Cup final. The match was
viewed by a sellout crowd of 7,109 along
with a national television audience on Fox
Sports Net.
Besides Agassi and Sampras, the draw
included three-time French Open champion
Gustavo Kuerten, 2000 U.S. Open winner
Marat Safin, defending Mercedes-Benz Cup
champion Michael Chang, last year’s finalist
Jan Michael Gambill, talented teen Andy
Roddick, along with international stars
Magnus Norman, Carlos Moya and Greg
Rusedski. Nine of the last 10 Grand Slam
singles winners participated in the tournament. During their careers, Agassi, Kuerten,
Moya, Safin and Sampras have each held the
No. 1 ranking position.
Bob and Mike Bryan, the twins from
Camarillo, turned back Gambill and Roddick
7-5, 7-6 to win their first Mercedes-Benz
Cup doubles title.
The 87,161 attendance for the week set
a record. So did the four night and three
day sesson sellouts. “A Night at the Net”
kicked off the historic week. “Team
Sampras” (Sampras, David Spade, Kelsey
Grammer) edged “Team Agassi” (Agassi,
Greg Kinnear, Matthew Perry), 21-20, in a
pro/celebrity doubles challenge. Former
tour star Pam Shriver was the match master of ceremonies and actor/comedian Fred
Willard was the chair umpire.
Proceeds from the event benefit
MusiCares‚ the Recording Academy’s charitable foundation, which focuses on health
and human services for the music community. Pop stars Eden’s Crush put on an
entertaining pre-match show. Jazz legend
Arturo Sandoval performed the National
Anthem. “A Night at the Net” raised nearly
$100,000.
In conjunction with the 75th anniversary, a “Parade of Champions” featuring Jack
Kramer, Ted Schroeder, Alex Olmedo, Barry
MacKay, Allen Fox, Mike Franks, Bob Lutz,
Phil Dent, Brian Gottfried, Ross Cass, Peter
Fleming, Anand Amritraj, Paul Annacone,
David Pate, Scott Davis, Agassi and Sampras
al Men’s Invitational Doubles
involving former MercedesBenz Cup champions. The
teams winning the round-robin
competitions were Dent and
Hank Pfister (the Arthur Ashe
Flight), and Jim Grabb and Jim
Pugh (the Jimmy Connors
Flight).
Other special activities
during the tournament included: The Wilson Clinic where
children had an opportunity to
learn valuable tennis skills from
Jack Kramer was one of the Wilson teaching staff and
the former champions
meet tournament performers;
to attend the final.
Racquet Days which enabled
Photos: Cynthia Lum
Mercedes-Benz Cup winner Andre Agassi.
individuals who donated racquets, (that will be used in entry-level
Southern California Tennis Association programs), to attend the first two day sessions
of the tournament free; Pavilion Kids’ Day
featured Bob and Mike Bryan, as well as
their father Wayne Bryan, a leading tennis
coach, and Taylor Dent giving a clinic where
youngsters, received a gift and had an
opportunity to watch the matches and
learn about the game; Youth Days gave
some 3,000 youngsters, from the Los
“A Night at the Net” drew raves.
Angeles area YMCAs and junior programs,
an opportunity to improve their tennis
skills and meet Mercedes-Benz Cup players
(adidas also did a special Youth Day); Senior
Day which was hosted by Vic Braden and
Brian Gottfried gave indivduals 50 and older
a chance to participate in a brunch, question
and answer session and watch the day’s
matches; Ladies Day, presented by adidas
Kids were the focus at Pavilions Kids’ Day.
and Tony & Tina, provided guests with a
tennis clinic, a luncheon catered by P.F.
took place between the singles and doubles
Chang’s and a fashion show courtesy of adifinals. In an informal spectator’s survey
das, as well as a choice of a manicure or
Sampras was selected the tournament’s
massage by experts, Tony & Tina.
greatest singles champion, and John McEnroe
Proceeds from the Mercedes-Benz
and Fleming the best doubles team.
Cup, held in conjunction with UCLA, beneThe first “All-American Shootout” was
fit the Southern California Tennis
won by former Stanford NCAA champion
Association (SCTA) and UCLA grassroots
Alex Kim, who earned a wild card into the
programs. The 2002 Mercedes-Benz Cup is
main draw. It kicked off the Mercedes-Benz
scheduled July 19-28.
Cup competition. Lavar Harper-Griffith and
For information regarding tickets, hosLester Cook won the Doubles Shootout
pitality, special events or sponsorship packand also earned a main draw wild card.
ages, call (310) 824-1010.
Another popular feature was the annu5
Team adidas included Sophie Goldschmidt, Michael
Lata and Ryan Macaulay.
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Doubles Shootout winner Lester Cook was popular with
League players.
Greg
Rusedski
with
Central
Coast Prix
performers.
Chuck Nelson and Tina Karwasky handled the
Experience while Julia Boserup and Walker Kehrer
were Youth representatives.
Team Tennis for Youth was in the Straus Stadium
spotlight.
Kid’s Day And Youth Days
Great Success
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P h o t o s :
M a r k
W i n t e r s
Community Tennis grant recipients.
Taylor Dent
was taken to
class at the
School Tennis
exhibition.
ver the course of the week, thousands of kids attended the Mercedes-Benz Cup at the Los Angeles Tennis
Center, UCLA. Not only did the youngsters have an opportunity to watch world class tennis, they also had a chance
to play on the short courts set up in Pauley Pavillion. With
an endeavor of this sort, success is based on teamwork. A
deserved thanks is extended to the following who played an
important role in making Kid’s Day and Youth Days wonderful experiences: Sport Wall, Kids Teaching Kids, Wilson
Advisory Staff pros, Sonya Andre, Lee DeYoung, Melissa
Esmero, Dee Henry, Drew Hoskins, Brenda Johnson,
Leonard Johnson, Margaret Kelly, Ty Lynch, Mary
Michiluk, Nabil Najjar, Nana Talevi, Yorland Tellez and
John Thomas.
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Youth Days were fun.
Junior
Satellite
players were
in MercedesBenz Cup
action
during
Between
Match
Activities.
Wilson Super Excellence lived up to its name.
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Junior Player
of the Year,
Most Improved
Player and
Sportsmanship
award winners
were featured.
League coordinators make things happen. Photos: Mark Winters
Palisades Park was part of the action.
Wheelchair tennis was showcased in Between Match Activities.
The 75th anniversary
of men’s tennis in
Los Angeles...Andre
and Pete...Recordsetting crowds...
Former champions...
And the Before/
Between Match
Activities along with
a collection of events
which focused
attention on Southern
California Tennis
Association
programs...
AAF/NJTL participants were fans of Andre Agassi.
adidas Youth Day was special.
Community
Tennis
leaders
with 1966
tournament
winner
Allen Fox.
K-Swiss Summer Grand Prix made fans smile.
Sarah Walker, Jean Noel Grinda
and Petya Marinova were stars
of the salute to College Tennis.
Doubles specialist Jack Waite with Doubles Grand Prix stars.
Senior Recognition found Dee Williams Horne, Pam Austin,
Judy Louie and Charleen Hillebrand in the spotlight.
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Player Development
John L ansville
“First Serve”:
A High School Team Tournament
T he
SCTA Stars: Derrick Bauer, Garrett Snyder,
Malcolm Scatliffe, Matt Loucks, Patrick
Buchanan, Chris Surapol and coach Matias
Polonsky.
Junior Davis
Cup Play
Southern California Tennis Association, CIF Southern Section and Wilson have
started an exciting new event for high school teams. CIF Southern California schools
can nominate teams to compete in tournaments that will take place on October 6th
and October 13th at seven locations throughout Southern California. “First Serve” is
designed for players who are playing high school tennis, but not ranked in the top 150.
The SCTA is optimistic this concept will be successful and can become a part of programs offered by Los Angeles schools, along with institutions in the San Diego and
Central sections.
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Junior Federation Cup Is A Winner
Southern
California last won this
event in 1995. Since that success a
number of sectional teams have
appeared in the finals. This year’s
team cruised into the semifinals.
Facing Southern, the top seeded
Southern California was on its
game leading 3-2 after the singles.
Doubles proved to be disappointing
as Southern swept both matches in
straight sets. The team rebounded
to defeat New England 5-2 to capture third place.
R E S U LT S :
Zachar Pasanen (NE) d.
Matt Loucks (SC) 0-6, 7-6, 6-4
Derrick Bauer (SC) d.
Andres Reyes (NE) 6-2, 6-1
Patrick Buchanan (SC) d.
Hans Plukas (NE) 6-2, 7-5
Malcolm Scatliffe (SC) d. Shantanu
Dhaka (NE) 7-5, 3-0, Retired
Phil Charm (NE) d. Chris Surapol
(SC) 6-4, 6-2
Surapol/Buchanan d.
Pasanen/Charm 6-4, 7-6
Scatliffe/ Garrett Snyder (SC) d.
Boe-Wiegaard/Plukas (NE)
4-6, 6-1, 7-5
Junior
Federation Cup
winners: Natalie
Braverman,
Dianne Matias,
Riza Zalameda,
Angela Haynes,
Brooke Borisoff
and Lori Stern
with coach John
Pierre Fruttero.
With 21 titles in 51 years of competition,
the Southern California Tennis Association
has been the Junior Federation Cup winner
more than any other section. The record is
even more impressive when one realizes
the next closest section is Northern
California with 8 championships, Southern
has seven, and Western and Florida, six
each. With Iris Ichim, Kim Anh-Nguyen and
Dianne Matias leading the way, Southern
California sent one of its strongest teams to
this year’s event. Unfortunately, Ichim was
injured two days prior to the start and
Anh-Nguyen qualified for a women’s professional event in Carlsbad. After a lot of
scrambling, Riza Zalameda and Natalie
Braverman stepped in to replace those
players.
Though the top seed, SCTA was not
really the favorite because the team lacked
experience. After winning two matches,
then claiming a taxing victory over
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Northern California in the semifinals,
Southern California faced Southern in the
final. After the singles, Southern was ahead
3-2. Angie Haynes, playing No. 2, led the
way. She lost no more than four games in
her singles matches during the event.
Braverman kept her undefeated streak going
with another singles win.
Behind by a point, it all came down to
doubles. Southern California won at the No.
2 position to tie the score. Haynes and
Zalameda were down in the third set, but
battled back to give Southern California the
championship with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory.
It is important to note that during the tournament, the section did not lose a doubles
match.
F I N A L R E S U LT S :
Erin Burdette (S) d. Dianne Matias (SCTA)
7-5, 6-2
Angie Haynes (SCTA) d. Jennifer Smith (S)
6-2, 6-1
Kristin Cargill (S) d. Lori Stern (SCTA)
6-4, 6-3
Jaime Peisel (S) d. Riza Zalameda (SCTA)
6-3, 6-2
Natalie Braverman (SCTA) d. Kacie Anson (S)
6-2, 5-7, 6-2
Haynes/Zalameda (SCTA) d. Burdette/Smith
(S) 6-4, 4-6, 7-5
Brooke Borisoff/Matias (SCTA) d.
Cargill/Peisel 6-4, 7-5
P l a y e r
D e v e l o p m e n t
Proper Tennis Attire,
Please!
Best Of The Best
Super National Hard Court results included:
Girls 18’s singles winner Boys 14’s singles winner Girls 16’s doubles winners Boys 12’s singles finalist Girls 12’s singles finalist Boys 14’s doubles finalists Girls 16’s singles third place Boys 14’s doubles third place Boys 18’s singles fourth place Boys 16’s singles fourth place Girls 16’s singles fourth place Girls 14’s singles fourth place Girls 12’s doubles fourth place -
What tennis attire is appropriate for tournament play? The best answer is to give
examples of inappropriate wear. This
includes: tube tops, workout clothes, spandex, ultra baggy shorts, sports bras as tops,
excessively revealing attire, and T-shirts with
alcohol or other inappropriate logos. With
this in mind, players are asked to dress
appropriately for tournaments.
Amber Liu
Gary Sacks
Anne Yelsey/Riza Zalameda
Jason Jung
Logan Hansen
Skate Gorham/Gary Sacks
Lindsey Nelson
Scott Hohenstein/Blake Muller
Lester Cook
Jamil Al-Agba
Riza Zalameda
Jessica Nguyen
Hansen/Maggie Mello
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Summer Success Zone
D ar re n Po t key
S outhern
Girl’s 18
winner
Amber Liu
and her
coach
Emanuel
Udozorh
(“Easy”).
Girl’s 16 Clay Court and Hard Court winners
Riza Zalameda and Anne Yelsey.
Girl’s 12
finalist
Logan
Hansen.
California once again had outstanding representation at the summer
Zone Team Championships. At the 14’s,
held in Delray Beach, Florida, the section
won both the boy’s and girl’s titles. In 16’s
play at Austin, Texas, Southern California
won the girl’s title. In Tucson, Arizona at
the 12’s, Southern California was the winner
of both the boy’s and girl’s team championship. Whenever success is realized, it is
due to the players and people behind the
scenes. For this reason thanks are extended to the following coaches: Adam Brewer,
Terry Chambers, Dave McKinney, Eric
Steidlmayer, Eric Mann, Simon Paek, Brian
Giffin, Mark McCampbell, Daren Richer,
Daryl Ahrens, Anna Hedden, Chuck
Kingman, Bill Reynolds and Tim
Schnaible.
Boy’s 14
winner
Gary Sacks.
Undefeated Boy’s 14 Zonals team: Drew Evert
(tournament director), Jake Smith, Skate Gorham,
Grant Robertson, Dave McKinney (coach); not pictured Wes Burrows and Zach Wolfe.
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Sizzling Year For AAF/NJTL
Challenging
Arlene Barco
Becky Edles–Rye
he Amateur Athletic Foundation/ National
Junior Tennis League’s (AAF/NJTL) year began
with over 150 park directors and tennis
instructors attending an orientation which featured guest speakers Jack Kramer, Pam Shriver,
and vice president of the AAF, Patrick Escobar.
Last summer, more than 6,000 youngsters
were given tennis instruction at 150 locations
throughout Southern California. Four of the
program participants hit with Andre Agassi at
the Mercedes-Benz Cup in a Between Match
Activity. Because the display was so entertaining
Agassi and the crowd didn’t want it to end.
Once the summer lesson schedule was
complete, four Special Activity Days were held.
Three took place at Whittier Narrows Tennis
Center with one held at the Barnes Tennis
Center in San Diego. Over 1,200 participants
were involved in the Tennis Carnivals and
round robin competitions.
In September, 24 locations in the section
began their Year-Round sessions. A novel new
program called Jack Kramer's KIK (Kids
Instructing Kids) was introduced. Fifteen young
people, who have been involved in NJTL, went
through a program where they learned how to
teach tennis. In time, they will work as instructors.
For more information about the Amateur
Athletic Foundation/National Junior Tennis
League call Arlene Barco (310) 208-3838
Ext. 234.
T
AAF/NJTL youngsters had an opportunity to
learn more about the game and have fun.
Youngsters throughout the section were involved.
Special Activity Days were a success.
NAMES•IN•THE•NEWS
Akilah Hall of the Challengers Boys and Girls Club in South Central Los Angeles
was one of 10 winners in the Third Annual National Junior Tennis League Arthur
Ashe Essay Contest. Hall received airfare to New York and had an opportunity to
attend Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day at the U.S. Open. She attended a professional baseball game and a Broadway show as well. At the Belgium Open, which was played
on clay courts, Rick Draney teamed with Mark Eccelston of Great Britain to
defeat Sarah Hunter of Canada/Kevin Whalen of Birmingham, Alabama 6-4,
6-0 in the quad doubles final. At the Swiss Open, Draney/Whalen were finalists in
the quad doubles. Steve Baldwin/Derek Bolton were the Antwerp Open
doubles winners. Baldwin was a singles finalist. Baldwin and Bolton were members
of the U.S. men’s team that participated in the Invacare World Team Cup. Amy
McKnight was on the women’s team. Michael Foulks coached and Danny Fik
was a member of the junior team. Draney played on the U.S. quad team and Jason
Hartnett coached.
ven before the Gar Glenney Cup
started, it proved to be a challenge.
One team dropped out at the last
minute; another lost two players the day it
left for the competition against Northern
California in Tiburon. Add the fact that, the
opponent assembled a formidable team and
it is easy to understand that although SoCal
battled hard, NorCal finished as the winner.
The SoCal participants, particularly the
Girl’s 15’s, showed a lot of heart. Dressed in
matching outfits both days, they donned zinc
oxide (“war paint”) and pulled out a team
win. Kudos to all the participants who competed with determination, class and great
attitude.
E
R E S U LT S :
– Alpine Hills, Portola Valley (coach
Chris Bradley) d. Orange County, Lido Isle
(coach Jon Flagg).
Boy’s 12
– Elk Grove Racquet Club (coach
Dexter Fong) d. Orange County, Palisades
Tennis Club (coach Kevin Maguire).
Boy’s 15
Boy’s 18 – Courtside Tennis Club, Los Gatos
(coach Tim Sunderland) d. San Diego,
Southwestern College Tennis Center (coach
Ernie Gapud).
- Courtside Tennis Club, Los Gatos
(coach Tricia Sunderland) d. Orange County,
Heritage Park (coach Chris Emery and
Carrie Barris).
Girl’s 12
- Ventura, Oxnard Tennis Center
(coach Mark McCampbell d. Courtside
Tennis Club, Los Gatos (coach Tim
Sunderland).
Girl’s 15
- Courtside Tennis Club , Los Gatos
(coach Mark Roberts) d. Orange County,
NOCTC (coach Mary Mras).
Girl’s 18
The Oxnard girls were winners.
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All About Links
Ronit a Elder
“
T
aste of Tennis”, a first time team effort involving
members of the UCLA Alumni Diversity
Outreach Council and the Southern California Tennis
Association, was all about establishing links. The idea
was to focus on improving the physical fitness and
nutrition among students attending schools such as
Canfield Elementary, Carthay Center Elementary,
Marvin Avenue Elementary, Crenshaw High School,
Crozier Middle School, and Hyde Park Elementary.
Students and family members took part in a day of tennis held at the Los Angeles Tennis Center - UCLA.
Deborah Robinson, a personal fitness trainer, Beau Jones and Baywatch star Jose
dancer, and model, kicked off the program with a fitness Solano. Photos: Mark Winters
routine that energized all in
attendance. Norman and Bobby
Tam, Rachael Moss and Brandy
Andrews maintained the level of
excitement, playing a stellar boys
vs. girls match. Ralph Gonzalez,
brother of the legendary
Pancho, was the keynote speaker. He talked about the rich
diversity of tennis in Southern
California. He also showed video
tapes which emphasized the
style and grace of Pancho
Gonzalez, Arthur Ashe and
Richard Verches, Irma Martinez, Beau Jones, Norman Tam, Bobby
Althea Gibson.
UCLA alumni and individuals Tam and Ronita Elder.
from BP (ARCO), Gorilla
Marketing, Linda Garnet, M.A.T.K., Nickelodeon Magazine, Omega Scientific, Neidorf Family
Foundation and EUR took part in the Corporate & Celebrity Doubles Challenge. Baywatch
star Jose Solano and actor Geoff Rivas were the celebrity “names” of note. Fun was the key
component.
The highlight of the inaugural “Taste of Tennis” was the relationships being forged to
develop tennis. Next year, “Taste of Tennis” plans to involve five more schools and ten more
corporations.
Girl Scouts And
estyle.com Classic
Julie Oshiro
Sixty-three Girl Scouts and their leaders
attended the estyle.com Classic. The
experience was made even better
because the group was able to spend
time with Amy Frazier and Janet Lee,
both of whom played in the event. Plans
are being made to make this an annual
Girl Scouts activity.
Amy Frazier and Janet Lee (center) with Girl
Scout Council troops 866, 120, 1042, 916 and
1105. Photos: Dona Garcia-Egger
Girl Scout
Council
of San
Fernando
Valley Troop
1042
Girl Scout Council of San Fernando Valley Troop 1105
Photos: Dona
Garcia-Egger
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Living Up To Its Name
W
ith 244 participants, the 3rd Annual Jackie Tatum Tennis Classic was truly a classic. Played at the
Rancho Cienega Tennis Club (RCTC), located at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center, and named for
a former General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The tournament was outstanding in every way. This was due to the efforts of RCTC members. Celebrating its 44th
anniversary this year, the club has more than 1,000 individuals participating in junior and adult activities.
Tournament winners included: Boy’s 8 – Austin Hunsaker; Boy’s 10 – Clay Thompson; Boy’s 14 – Pierre
Batton; Boy’s 16 – Dan Nguyen; Boy’s 18 – Patrick Wingfield; Girl’s 8 – Jasmin Harvey; Girl’s 10 – Jordaan
Sanford; Girl’s 12 – Jennifer Pan; Girl’s 14 – Samantha Smith; Girl’s 16 – Natalie Jacobs; Girl’s 18 – Andrea
Cormann; Men’s Open – Charles Mosley; Women’s Open – Brahna Pastorini; Men’s 3.5 – George Kimura;
Men’s 4.0 – Kenneth Johnston; Men’s 4.5 – Cory Moore; Men’s 5.0 – Eddie Gonzalez; Women’s 3.0 –
Carmen Hill; Women’s 3.5 – Tandisizine Rhone; Women’s 4.5 – Renea McZeal.
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Boy’s 14 winner Pierre Batton,
Jackie Tatum and Boy’s 14 finalist
Julian Tiangco.
Nation’s Cup Doubles
Ronit a Elder
Victoria Ybarra,
Jessica Lai and
Steven Surjue
were some of the
participants.
The Nation’s Cup was a great experience.
he flags of the USA, Mexico, Ghana, China and Brazil, flags
from 17 nations in all, were proudly flying. The Nation’s Cup
Doubles Tournament showcased tennis on an international junior,
senior, open and family level. In its second year, the event’s goal is to
promote participation in tennis.
The Novice and Advanced family divisions accomplished this
task. Comments of those who participated ranged from “fun - not
T
as cutthroat as a regular tournament” (Anthony Pham) to “it put
tennis in its place, in this community” (Gabriel Jacob).
The Nations Cup was held in conjunction with the African
Marketplace & Cultural Faire, an activity that in the past four years has
twice been on the list of “Top 100 Events in North America”. Fuel Up,
Lift Off L.A along with a 10-minute Community Health Council’s Reach
2001 fitness presentation were also part of AM & CF program.
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Community Colleges:
An Academic and
Tennis Alternative
Mike Meissenburg
his year marks the 100th anniversary of
Community Colleges in America. With
107 institutions, California has the largest
Community College system in the country.
Most of these schools have comprehensive
athletic programs that include both men's
and women's tennis. Individuals with a
Community College background who have
gone on to distinguish themselves in tennis
include: Hank Pfister (a member of the
Southern California Tennis Association’s
Board of Directors); Larry Stefanki (coach
of Tim Henman); Brad Gilbert (coach of
Andre Agassi) and Ken Stuart (owner of
Palisades Tennis Club). Many former
Community College performers have
enjoyed professional success in fields such
as medicine, law, engineering, business and
computer science.
There are many reasons why high
school student/athletes should think about
attending Community College before trans-
T
ferring to a four-year institution.
Ease of Admission: Any student 18 years
of age or holding a high school diploma may
attend.
Cost: Students pay only $11 per academic
unit. The admission policy for foreign students and non-residents differ, and so do
charges (approximately $150 per unit).
Meeting Requirements: A comprehensive schedule of General Education classes,
which are transferable to most four year
institutions, is offered. There is the added
advantage that classes are taught by qualified
professors instead of graduate assistants (as
they often are at four-year institutions).
Classes are usually small and the campus setting is much more intimate than that found at
larger universities. Furthermore, California
Community College graduates who earn
Associate of Arts degrees receive admission
preference into California State Colleges
and the University of California system.
Additional Benefits: Because the system
is so large, student/athletes who want to
live at or near their home, and compete in
familiar surroundings, can easily do so.
Those who are not academically or athletically prepared for a four-year university have
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an opportunity to improve their skills
before transferring.
Student/athletes dissatisfied with their
university experience can make the decision
to attend a Community College and work
on academics and/or athletic pursuits.
Finally, tennis players anxious to participate
in more than one intercollegiate sport have
a better chance of doing so at a Community
College (two of the players on Irvine Valley
Community College women’s tennis team
participate in two other sports including
volleyball, badminton and golf; several of
players on the school’s men’s team also take
part in soccer).
On a personal note, about 90% of the
men who played on teams I’ve coached have
transferred to a university and earned tennis scholarships (at schools like Loyola
Marymount, University of Hawaii, Cal Poly
Pomona, etc.). In closing, I would like to
point out that the Community College
System is great for young men and women
who need time to mature socially, academically and athletically.
Editor’s Note: (Mike and Joan Meissenburg
are the men’s and women’s tennis coaches
at Irvine Valley Community College.)
S a n
D i e g o
D i s t r i c t
Leagues And More
L e s l e y Wa i t e
he 73rd San Diego District Championship served up excellent tennis as summer wound down. A record 798
entrants competed in a myriad of age, NTRP
and family events. Samuel Adam Webster
and Kim Simonsen won the Open singles
titles. Visit www.sandiegotennis.com for
results and photos.
The San Diego Super Senior Doubles
League, sponsored by the SDDTA added a
Women's 3.5 division to go with the Men's
3.5s. Started in 2000 as a pilot program to
provide team competition for performers
65 and Over, weekly matches are played at
Noon from September until November.
Since high noon is a slack time at many
tennis facilities, securing a court reservation is easy. Men's teams include:
Coronado Tennis Center, captained by John
Lepore, Ocean Hills Country Club, captained by Andy Anderson and San Diego
Hilton Hotel Resort, captained by Ed Luce.
Women's teams are: Balboa Tennis Club,
captained by Fran McCloskey, Bay Point,
captained by Ann Dunn, Kit Carson Park,
captained by Darlene O'Brien and Surf &
Turf Tennis Club, captained by Mary Lou
McMillan. Next year, it is hoped the Senior
Doubles League will add a 4.5 division.
Fall Men's Doubles League and “Girl’s
Nite Out” Doubles League are underway.
T
Local winning teams advance to the Sectional
Championships at UCLA December 1 & 2 for
women and December 8 & 9 for men.
Balboa Tennis Club hosts the USA 3.5
League National Championships, October 11
- 14 and will host the USA 4.5 Senior League
National Championships October 25 - 28.
The best grassroots players, from the 17
USTA sections, will take part.
Deadline date for the 2002 USA
Mixed Doubles League is November 20.
Competition takes place Saturday afternoons from January through March. The
player fee is $18.00 (the captain's $16.00 fee
is waived). Participants must have a valid
NTRP rating and be a USTA member.
Leagues are offered at 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and
5.0 levels. A minimum of six and a maximum
of 12 players is required for a team. Call
(858) 755-8110 to register a team.
Yo u t h Te n n i s S a n D i e g o
D
A
T
E
S
October 9 – 14:
U.S. Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships will be held at the Barnes Tennis
Center. Admission is free. Come out and
watch these skilled athletes perform.
October 25 – 29:
Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)
Women’s Regional Championships are
sponsored by Omni, with 17 colleges participating in the tournament. They are:
SDSU, UCSB, University of Arizona, CS
Northridge, USC, UCI, USD, UCLA, ASU,
CS Fullerton, Pepperdine, San Luis Obispo,
Long Beach State, UCR, Loyola, University
T
O
N
O
T
E
of Northern Arizona and University of
Las Vegas. Admission is free and play
begins at 8 a.m.
November 17th:
MatchPoint Ball - “An Evening in Tuscany”,
the Youth Tennis San Diego annual gala,
will take place at the Sheraton Hotel and
Marina. This is your opportunity to spend
an evening among strolling musicians,
streetside markets, while eating wonderful
Italian food. A silent auction and live
auction plus a wonderful band will make this
a memorable night. To make a reservation
call (619) 221-9000.
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Standout
Facilities
Lake Murray Tennis Club in
San Diego and Indian Wells
Tennis Garden in Indian
Wells were two of the 19
sites across the country that
received 2001 USTA Facility
Awards. (Pictured - Indian
Wells Tennis Garden.)
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T o u r n a m e n t
JUNIORS
OCTOBER – DECEMBER
O C T O B E R 2 0 - 21
ALEX CASTANEDO JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
Youth Tennis San Diego
Satellite BG18-10sd
S-$20 Deadline: October 12
Alex Castanedo,
4490 West Point Loma Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92107-1006 (619) 221-9000
S c h e d u l e
NOVEMBER 3 - 4
N O V E M B E R 10 -18
CORONADO JUNIOR CLASSIC
6TH CANYON CREST JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
Coronado Tennis Association
BG18-10s
Daryl Oya, P.O. Box 180115
Coronado, CA 92178 (619) 435-2884
NOVEMBER 3 - 4
NORTH COUNTY TENNIS PATRONS
JUNIOR SATELLITE
North County Tennis Patrons
Satellite BG18-10s
Renee Faulstich,
P.O. Box 230256
Encinitas, CA 92023 (760) 402-8900
N O V E M B E R 3 - 11
O C TO B E R 2 0 - 2 8
8TH SALTZ TA FALL JUNIOR SATELLITE
2ND SAFE PASSAGE FALL CLASSIC
JUNIOR SATELLITE
Lakewood Tennis Center
Satellite BG18-10s
Danny Saltz,
4212 Clubhouse Drive
Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 496-3530
Safe Passage Tennis Program
Satellite BG16-8s
S-$20
Tony Brock, LAJCC Safe Passage, 350 Bixel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 989-2141
O C TO B E R 2 7- N O V E M B E R 4
6TH VENTURA COUNTY JUNIOR
SATELLITE TOURNAMENT
14TH COSTA MESA JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
N O V E M B E R 1 0 - 11
Canyon Crest Country Club
Satellite BG18-8s
S-$25 Deadline: November 6
Brett Stephenson,
975 Country Club Drive
Riverside, CA 92506 (909) 274-7907
N O V E M B E R 10 -18
7TH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR
SECTIONAL DOUBLES
USTA/Southern California - So. California
BG18-10d, MX18-10d
D-$28 Deadline: October 19
John Lansville, P.O. Box 240015
Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115 (310) 208-3838
N O V E M B E R 10 -18
9TH LAGUNA NIGUEL JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
Laguna Niguel Racquet Club
Satellite BG18-8s, BG18-10d
S-$25 D-$28 Deadline: November 3
Mark Spearman, 23500 Clubhouse Drive
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 496-2070 x12
N O V E M B E R 16 -18
MONROVIA JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
Costa Mesa Tennis Club
Satellite BG18-8s, 1st round consolation
Hank Lloyd, 880 Junipero Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 557-0211
Oxnard Tennis Center
Satellite BG18-10s
Mark McCampbell,
801 Hobson Way
Oxnard, CA 93024 (805) 483-2600
N O V E M B E R 1 0 - 11
16TH J.P. YAMASAKI MEMORIAL
JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
WINTER CLASSIC JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
Orange County Tennis Academy
BG18-10s, BG18-12d
S-$28 D-$36 Deadline: October 12
Mike Nelson, Ridgeline Country Club,
1051 Meads
Orange, CA 92869 (714) 771-2410
Satellite BG18-10s
Alex Castanedo,
4490 West Point Loma Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92107-1006 (619) 221-9000
NOVEMBER 3
N O V E M B E R 10 -12
NOVEMBER 23 - 25
MICHAEL AMADOR JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
11TH ARCADIA JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
10TH THANKSGIVING WEEKEND JUNIOR
TOURNAMENT
Urban Village Tennis Center
Satellite BG16-10s
Jennifer Revilla, Urban Village Tennis Center,
4380 Landis Street
San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 641-6107
Rusty Miller Tennis Academy
Satellite BG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18-10d
Rusty Miller,
P.O. Box 2486
Orange, CA 92859 (714)998-4000
California Tennis Association For
Underprivileged Youths
BG18-8s, BG18-10d
Fred Williams, P.O. Box 361396
Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 933-6941
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Monrovia High School
Satellite B18-8s, G18-10sd, B18-10d
Corey Brown, 4935 Ursula Ave. #6
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (323) 293-9091
N O V E M B E R 17 - 2 5
THANKSGIVING VACATION JUNIOR
TOURNAMENT
BG18-10s, BG18-12d
Anne Podney, 4490 W Point Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92107-1006 (858) 581-3632
T o u r n a m e n t
S c h e d u l e
NOVEMBER 23 - 25
DECEMBER 2
D E C E M B E R 2 6 - 31
15TH RACQUET CENTRE FALL JUNIOR
MARRIOTT RANCHO LAS PALMAS
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
11TH SO CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS
JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
Racquet Center-South Pasadena
Satellite BG18-10s
S-$25
Chandler Thomas, 920 Lohman Lane
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (323) 258-4178
Marriott's Las Palmas Resort
BG18-10s
S-$35 D-$30 Deadline: December 13
Harry Fritz,
70940 Valerie Circle
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 831-1867
Calif Tennis Association For Underprivileged
Youths
BG18-8s, BG18-10d
Fred Williams,
P.O. Box 361396
Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 933-6941
NOVEMBER 24 - 25
UVTC NOVEMBER JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
Urban Village Tennis Center
Satellite BG18-10s
Jennifer Revilla, 4380 Landis Street
San Diego, CA 92105 (858) 641-6107
D E C E M B E R 1- 2
5TH CENTRAL COAST JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
Foxenwood Tennis & Swim Club
Satellite BG18-10s, B18-12d, G18-14d,
MX(18,14)d
Kathie Kiser, 1087 Clubhouse Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (805) 937-0085
13TH DOWNEY JUNIOR SATELLITE
TOURNAMENT
Satellite BG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18-10d
Rusty Miller,
P.O. Box 2486
Orange, CA 92859 (714) 998-4000
23RD ANNUAL STONERIDGE JUNIOR
HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT
Stoneridge Country Club
BG18-10sd
Rosann Alva, 17166 Stoneridge Country Club
Poway, CA 92064 (858)487-6668
11TH SALTZ TENNIS ACADEMY HOLIDAY
JUNIOR SATELLITE TOURNAMENT
Lakewood Tennis Center
Satellite BG18-10s
Danny Saltz, 4212 Clubhouse Drive
Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 496-3530
DECEMBER 8-9
D E C E M B E R 2 7- 3 0
2001 CHRISTMAS VACATION JUNIOR
TOURNAMENT
BG18-10s, BG18-12d
Anne Podney,
4490 W Point Loma Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107-1006 (858)581-3632
3RD SCTA DOUBLES GRAND PRIX
MASTERS
USTA/Southern California - So. California
Grand Prix BG18-10d
TBD
John Lansville, P.O. Box 240015
Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115 (310) 208-3838
D E C E M B E R 8 -16
PALM VALLEY JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Palm Valley Tennis Club
BG18-10sd
Gordon Zawton, Blake Wilcox-Palm Valley
Tennis,
39205 Palm Valley Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 322-6624
D E C E M B E R 15 - 2 3
27TH CLAREMONT JUNIOR
TOURNAMENT
The Claremont Colleges
BG18-10s
S-$25 Deadline: December 5
Michael Morgan, 500 E. 9th Street
Claremont, CA 91711 (909)607-3563
A D U L T, N T R P,
SENIOR &
I N T E R C O L L E G I AT E
OCTOBER – DECEMBER
O C T O B E R 18 - 21
22ND OJAI FALL HARDCOURT
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ojai Valley Racquet Club
M35-80s, M40-80d
Ryan Gaston, OVAC-Attn: Ryan Gaston,
409 South Fox Street
Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 646-7213
O C TO B E R 2 0 - 2 8
DECEMBER 25-29
38TH ANAHEIM JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
16TH RACQUET CENTRE WINTER JUNIOR
Pearson Park
BG18-10sd, MX18-10d
Dave Nowick,
237 Citrine Court
Gardena, CA 90248 (714) 402-1006
Racquet Center-South Pasadena
Satellite BG18-10s
S-$25
Chandler Thomas,
920 Lohman Lane
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (323) 258-4178
15
UNIVERSITY CITY RACQUET CLUB
TOURNAMENT
University City Racquet Club
MWsd, MXd, M(4.5,5.5)sd, W(4.5)sd,
MX(4.5)d
Jim Ferrari,
3585 Governor Drive
San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 452-5683
T o u r n a m e n t
S c h e d u l e
N O V E M B E R 8 - 11
N O V E M B E R 17 - 2 5
14TH BRAEMAR SENIOR TOURNAMENT
13TH LONG BEACH SENIOR TOURNAMENT
Braemar Country Club
M30-90s, W30-80sd, M30-80d, MX30-50d
Jeff Richards, 4001 Reseda
Tarzana, CA 91357 (818) 345-3230
El Dorado Tennis Center
MW30-80sd, MX(30-40,50,60,70)d
Cathy Jacobsen-Guzy, Billie Jean King Tennis
Center, 1040 Park Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804 (562) 438-8509
24TH CAL SERIES COMMUNITY
TOURNAMENT
53RD ARCADIA TOURNAMENT
N O V E M B E R 10 -18
MWsd, MXd, MW(2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5)sd
Rusty Miller, P.O. Box 2486
Orange, CA 92859 (714) 998-4000
15TH FLINT CANYON GRAND PRIX
TOURNAMENT
NORTHRIDGE FALL CLASSIC
California State University Northridge
MWs, Md, MXd, MW(3.5,4.5,5.5)s,
M(3.5,4.5,5.5)d
James Ciuffo, 20230 Hamlin Street
Canoga Park, CA 91306 (818) 250-0261
O C TO B E R 2 9 - N O V E M B E R 5
28TH CLAREMONT SENIOR
TOURNAMENT
Claremont Tennis Club
M30-85sd, W30-75sd, MX(30-40,50,60,70)d,
1st Rd Consolation
Barry Friedman,
1777 Monte Vista Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 625-6791
NOVEMBER 2 - 4
PACIFIC COAST CLAY/HARDCOURT
CHAMPIONSHIPS
La Costa Resort & Spa
M(35,45,55,65)sd, W55sd, M(3.5,4.5,5.5)sd,
W(4.5,5.5)sd, MX(4.5,5.5)d
Lynn Lewis,
3312 Caminito Eastbluff, #129
La Jolla, CA 92037 (760) 931-7501
Community Services
MWsd, MXd, M(3.0-3.5,4.5-5.5)s, W(3.5,4.55.5)s, M(3.0-3.5,4.5,5.5)d, W(3.5,4.5)d
Virginia Glass,
P.O. Box 83105
San Diego, CA 92138 (619) 224-5746
NOVEMBER 23 - 25
Flint Canyon Tennis Club
MWs, Md, MXd; Senior M30-85s,
W(30,40,50,60)s,
M(30,40,50,60,70)d,
W(40,50,60)d
Horacio Tamborini, 265 Berkshire Ave.
La Canada, CA 91011 (818) 790-3355
7TH THANKSGIVING WEEKEND CLASIC
N O V E M B E R 10 -18
NOVEMBER 23 - 25
15TH WHITTIER NARROWS NTRP
TOURNAMENT
8TH THANKSGIVING WEEKEND NTRP
TOURNAMENT
Whittier Narrows Tennis Center
MW(2.5-5.5)sd
Eric Stephens, 1201 N. Portrero Ave.
S. El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 442-7358
California State University Northridge
MW(3.0-5.5)s
Ali Ordonez,
13083 Hubbard #3
Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 837-1772
The Racquet Center
M30-85s, W35-60s, M30-75d
Fred Williams,
P.O. Box 8653
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (323) 290-0908
N O V E M B E R 10 -18
COLLAS TENNIS ACADEMY FALL CLASSIC
NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 2
Palm Springs Tennis Center
MWsd,
MXd,
MW(3.5,4.5,5.5)sd,
MX(3.5,4.5,5.5)d
Erick Collas,
P.O. Box 13044
Palm Desert, CA 92255 (760)345-5343
13TH DOWNEY SENIOR TOURNAMENT
Senior M30-90sd, W30-85sd, MX(3040,50,60,70)d
Rusty Miller,
P.O. Box 2486
Orange, CA 92859 (714) 998-4000
N O V E M B E R 14 -18
TOP GUN SENIOR TOURNAMENT
NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 2
Seacliff Tennis Club
M55-70sd
Deadline: October 24
Jim Haley, 6501 Palm Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-9368
USTA FATHER & SON NATIONAL
HARDCOURT CHAMPIONSHIPS
N O V E M B E R 3 - 11
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
FSd
2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
William Kellogg
(858) 454-6500
7TH NORTH RANCH COUNTRY CLUB
TOURNAMENT
N O V E M B E R 17 - 2 5
10TH LA HABRA FALL TOURNAMENT
North Ranch Tennis Club
MWs, Md, Wd, MW(35,45,55,65)s,
M(35,75)d, W(35,45)d
Jonas Wallgard, North Ranch C.C.,
4761 Valley Spring Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91361 (805) 497-9421
La Habra Tennis Center
MWsd, MXd, MW(2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5)sd,
MX(2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5)d
Bill Carpenter,
351 S. Euclid Avenue
La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 690-5040
19TH HILTON PLAZA RC INVITATIONAL
TOURNAMENT
16
Hilton Plaza Racquet Club
MWsd, M(3.5,4.5,5.5)sd
Kurt Haggstrom, 251 N. El Segundo
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-8997
R e s u l t s
25TH ANNUAL MIDWINTER CLASSIC
Pepperdine University
MWsd, HWd, MW30-85sd, MX(3040,50,60,70)d, MW(3.5-5.5)sd, FSd, FDd,
MSd, MDd
Sergiu Boerica, 1759 N Edgemont Street, #6
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 660-3790
Southern California
League Sectional
Championships
Men's 4.5 - Orange County – Lindborg
Racquet Club I (captain Gary Flowers) d.
Beach Cities - Westchester (captain Jon
Moody) 3-2
Men's 5.0 - Beach Cities – Beach Cities I
(captain Hyman Wong) d. San Fernando
Valley – Braemar Country Club (captain Jeff
Richards) 3-0
WHITTIER NARROWS YEAR END NTRP
TOURNAMEMENT
Whittier Narrows Tennis Center
MW(3.0-5.5)sd, MX(3.0-5.5)d
Eric Stephens, 1201 N. Portrero Ave.
S. El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 442-7358
D E C E M B E R 8 -16
21ST INDUSTRY HILLS WINTER CLASSIC
Industry Hills Tennis Center
MWsd, MW(3.0-4.5,5.5)s
Sylvia Rodriguez, One Industry Hills Pkwy.
Industry, CA 91744 (626) 854-2360
DECEMBER 26-30
28TH INTERCOLLEGIATE CLASSIC
Sunny Hills Racquet Club
MWsd
Brian Bartholomew, 1900 Camino Loma
Fullerton, CA 92633 (714) 525-2440
San Gabriel Valley - Pasadena/ Scholl Men’s 3.0
winners.
Men’s 3.0 - San Gabriel Valley – Pasadena
/Scholl (captain Chong Tan) d. San Fernando
Valley – Primadonnas (captain Alfred Gorman)
4-1
Men's 3.5 - Orange County – El Dorado
(captain Romulo Macaraig) d. San Gabriel
Valley - Industry Hills (captain Louis De La
Vega) 5-0
Beach Cities - Beach Cities 1 Men’s 5.0 winners.
Men’s 5.5/Open – San Gabriel Valley (captain Jim Wong) d. Inland Empire – Upland
Tennis Club (captain Brian Matek) 2-0
Men's 4.0 - San Fernando Valley – Outlaws
(captain Mike Lengyel) d. San Gabriel Valley –
Industry Hill (captain Mingwei Chiu) 3-2
REMEMBER:
San Gabriel Valley Men’s 5.5 winners.
7TH SOUTHERN
San Fernando Outlaws Men’s 4.0 winners .
CALIFORNIA JUNIOR
SECTIONAL DOUBLES
Entry Deadline Is
October 19th
Orange County - Lindbourg Racquet Club 1 Men’s 4.5
winners.
P h o t o s :
17
San Fernando Valley Women’s 2.5 winners.
C y n t h i a
L u m
R e s u l t s
Women's 2.5 – San Fernando Valley –
Studio City, Ben’s Bombers (captain Marcia
Berman) d. San Gabriel Valley – Covina
Tennis Team (captain Cathy Carrillo) 3-2
Women's 3.0 - Murrietta – Net-Work 1
(captain Tessie Rivera) d. San Gabriel Valley
– PCC (captain Laura Murphy ) 4-1
Women's 3.5 - San Gabriel Valley –
Whittier Narrows Tennis Center 3 (captain
Carla DeLaurie) d. San Fernando Valley –
Team Shear, Braemar Country Club (captain
Stephanie Shear) 3-2
San Fernando - Braemer Country Club Women’s 5.0
winners.
San Gabriel Valley - Pasadena City College 3.0
winners. Photos: Dona Garcia-Egger
Women's 4.0 - San Diego North County
– Morgan Run Resort (captain Autumn
Snow ) d. San Gabriel Valley – Whittier
Narrows Tennis Center 5 (captain Lorene
Miller ) 3-2
Women's 4.5 - Orange County – The
Club at Rancho Niguel (captain Cheryl
Smith) d. San Diego – Barnes Tennis Center
(captain Carol Roberts) 4-1 (Photo 53)
San Gabriel Valley - Industry Hills 3.5 winners.
San Gabriel Valley - Whittier Narrows TC 3 Women’s
3.5 winners.
Women’s 5.0 – San Fernando – Braemar
County Club (captain Lee Gummeson) d.
Beach Cities – South End Racquet Club
(captain Janet Bezmalinovich) 2-1
Women’s 5.5/Open – San Diego North
County (captain Jill Prolman) d. Beach Cities
(captain Phil Hubbard) 2-0
Mixed Doubles
League Sectional
Championships
San Diego North County - Morgan Run Resort
Women’s 4.0 winners.
Beach Cities - Westchester Park 4.5 winners.
3.0 – San Gabriel Valley – Pasadena City
College (captain Stuart Martin) d.
Bakersfield – Vic’s Victors (captain Victor
Mungary) 3-0
3.5 - San Gabriel Valley – Industry Hills
(captain Johann Wong) d. Inland Empire Redlands (captain Blas Castro) 2-1
4.0 - San Gabriel Valley – ATP 1 (captain
Brad Ou) d. San Fernando Valley – Toluca
Lake (captain Larry Denny) 3-0
Orange County - The Club at Rancho Niguel
Women’s 4.5 winners.
4.5 - Beach Cities – Westchester Park
(captain Jon Moody) d. Orange County Lindborg Racquet Club (captain Bill
Fernandez) 3-0
18
Orange County - Racquet Club of Irvine 5.0 winners.
5.0 - Orange County – Racquet Club of
Irvine (captain Robbie Finlay) d. San Gabriel
Valley (captain Mitch Wang) 2-1
Oct. 21-24
Oct. 25-28
19
OCTA Is Looking For...
Santasiere Will Be
Missed
The Orange County Community
The Southern California Tennis com-
Tennis Association is looking for an
individual interested in organizing
and promoting tennis programs in
the area. This is a part-time position and the hours are flexible. Call
Brad Albert at (949) 240-2104 for
details.
munity lost one of its most dedicated
and caring individuals when Joanna
Santasiere passed away in August. She
was committed to involving youngsters in tennis and keeping them in
the system. Working primarily with
Amateur Athletic Foundation/National
Junior Tennis League in San Luis
Obispo, Santasiere was a remarkable
ambassador for the sport. She will be
greatly missed.
Community
Development
Workshop
“Meeting at the Net, Winning Ways”
is a workshop designed to provide
essential information critical to
Community Development. It will
take place Sunday, November 18th
from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Contact
Becky Edles Rye, (310) 208-3838 Ext.
239 for details.
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P.O. Box 240015
Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115
First Class Mail
U.S. Postage
PAID
UCLA

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