Monday, December 14, 2015

The January issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The January 2016 issue of *Tennis Industry* magazine is in the mail. Here’s what you can expect to find:



Friday, October 23, 2015

The Nov/Dec issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The November/December 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.

Here's what you can expect to find:



FEATURES

Wish List for the New Year
Mixing It Up
Pickleball and Tennis
Numbers Game
Getting a Grip!

DEPARTMENTS

Our Serve
Industry News
Letters
TIA News
Racquet Tech
Community Tennis
Grassroots Tennis
Tips & Techniques
String Playtest: Babolat M7 17
Your Serve, by Kevin Theos

INDUSTRY NEWS

Dave Haggerty elected ITF president
USPTA headquarters to move to Lake Nona
Babolat introduces “connected” wristband
Court surface uses recycled tennis balls
Hall of Fame capital campaign exceeds goal
Vitalsox introduces hot new socks
Youth Tennis event held at US Open
Van der Meer, Gullikson into USPTA HoF
People Watch
Canadian doctors “prescribe” exercise
NCAA Div. 1 Chps. to use no-ad scoring
Short Sets
PTR HoF to induct Billie Jean King

USPTA ADDVANTAGE

TheTrueWarrior
USPTA World Conference Wrap up
Pay Yourself First
Remembering Rich
CEO’s Message
Vice President’s Message
Endorsee News
Beyond the Court
Inside Coaching
Master Pro Corner
Career Development
Member News

Click here to read it online for free.

Friday, June 12, 2015

The July 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The July 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.

Read it on-line now.

Included in this issue:

FEATURES

Champions of Tennis Honor Roll: As we take nominations for Tennis Industry’s 2015 annual awards, we look back at the p.22 impressive roster of past winners.

Nylon vs. Poly: With the advancements and new introductions in co-poly strings, are nylon-based strings still relevant? The short answer: Very much so.

Inside Game: Tennis helps round out the offerings of two award-winning indoor facilities.

2015 Guide to Ball Machines --

Play the Long Game: A ball machine can be an incredible teaching tool and a great source of revenue—and can help strengthen the game.

Ball Machines on the Market: Our comprehensive guide lists the ball machines currently on the market, along with features, benefits and prices.

DEPARTMENTS

Our Serve
Industry News
Letters
TIA News
Racquet Tech
Footwear
Tennis History
Cardio Tennis
Ask the Experts
Tips and Techniques
Your Serve, by Rod Heckelman

INDUSTRY NEWS

Timothy Russell named new CEO of ITA
Tennis Magazine celebrates golden anniversary
Grand Canyon University adds PTM program
Sony Smart Tennis Sensor launches worldwide
USPTA to incorporate Platform Tennis Association
IART Symposium set for Sept. 18-22
ITA partners with Oracle
Hall of Fame rebrands with new logo
PTR adds two corporate members
Gael Monfils stars in new Asics tennis campaign
USTA NE creates ‘Boston Social Tennis League’

ADDVANTAGE

Musculoskeletal Injuries in Tennis-Teaching Professionals

New Initiative Rewards USPTA Pros who Recruit New Members

USPTA World Conference

Opposed Slate of 2016-2017 National Board

PLUS --

CEO’s Message
President’s Message
Inside Coaching
Endorsee News
USPTA Benefits
USPTA World Conference
USPTA News
Career Development
Member News

COVER PHOTO BY ELIZA JACOBS

Thursday, May 07, 2015

The June 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The June 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.



Read it on-line now.

Included in this issue:

FEATURES

Basic Training: Driving sales in your store often involves a simple formula.

Advancing the Cause: Stay up to date on the latest racquet technologies, frame materials and construction techniques.

Adding Years to Your Life: Long known as the sport for a lifetime, tennis is the sport of a longer, healthier, more complete lifetime.

Group Sales: Going after the team business — whether for clubs, leagues or schools — can be
a nice boost for your store.

Private Enterprise: These residential winners are great examples of tennis-court construction.

DEPARTMENTS

Our Serve
Industry News
Letters
TIA News
Racquet Tech
Retailing Tip
Your Players: Sun Protection
Facility Management
Ask the Experts
String Playtest: Tecnifibre Black Code 4S 17
Your Serve, by Hunter Lipscomb

INDUSTRY NEWS

Martin Blackman tapped to head USTA Player Development
USTA breaks ground at Lake Nona site
North Carolina sportswriter wins Tennis Media Award
PTR adds senior, junior educational programs
USTA presents awards at Annual Meeting
Sport Court named USPTA official 36', 60' court
World TeamTennis 40th season to start in July
Legendary coaches honored at Easter Bowl
‘Ad-In Bin’ collects used balls for recycling
Peoplewatch
Adidas introduces Y-3 Roland Garros Collection
Short Sets

ADDVANTAGE

Building Champions of Character through Tennis

Tulane’s Rick Dickson to Headline USPTA Awards Luncheon

Silent Auction Returns to World Conference

Magic Seven

CEO’s Message

Past President’s Message 46 Endorsee News

Inside Coaching

USPTA World Conference 56 USPTA World Conference 58 Career Development

Member News

Friday, March 20, 2015

The April 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The April 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail. Included in this issue:
  • Our Serve: Try It, You’ll Like It …
  • Industry News
  • Letters
  • RacquetTech: Weave Your Way to Consistency
  • Retailing 136: Your Path to Profits
  • Junior Play: Team Spirit
  • Racquet Service: It’s Time for A Tune-Up
  • Apparel Trends: High-Tech Fabrics Take Performance to a Higher Level
  • Distinguished Facility-of-the-Year Awards: Soft Goods
  • Racquet Selection: Finding the Perfect Fit
  • Playtest: Tecnifibre XR3 17
  • Your Serve: Respecting the Wisdom of a Lesson Taught Years Ago
Plus, USPTA ADDvantage magazine.


Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The February 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The February 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail. Special to this issue is the Outlook 2015 section. If you can't wait for it to arrive, check it out online here.

FEATURES

  • Behavior Modification?: Changing members’ behavior is a tricky situation for any facility manager.
  • Triple Threat: Tennis Industry and the ASBA present the best in tennis court construction and design.

OUTLOOK 2015

  • Racquets: It’s all about the fit with all the options, it’s still up to the dealer to help customers select the perfect racquet.
  • Shoes: Stepping Up the Game The new shoe showcase features vehicles that perform and look good, too.
  • Strings: In Search of Perfection Technology in strings continues to get better, while marketing is getting more focused.

DEPARTMENTS

  • Our Serve
  • Industry News
  • Customer Service
  • TIA News
  • Retailing Tip
  • Executive Point: Steve Simon 22 Recreational Play
  • Ask the Experts
  • String Playtest: Head Gravity 40 Your Serve, by Frank Giampaolo

INDUSTRY NEWS

  • Calif. Products buys three companies
  • PTR Week, Symposium set for Feb. 17-23
  • Under Armour signs Andy Murray
  • Promote programming with a USTA Tennis Play Event
  • Former tour players create new Diadem strings
  • Antigua launches spring line
  • PowerShares Series sets 2015 dates, venues
  • PBI pros to become USPTA certified
  • Peoplewatch
  • ASBA elects new officers and directors
  • Tennis Summit, TOM Conference set for Indian Wells
  • Short Sets
  • ITA coaches support shortened format

ADDVANTAGE MAGAZINE FEATURES

  • Prince & USPTA – A Partnership of Innovation
  • USPTA Foundation Awards Record 31 Grants in 2014
  • PeterBurwashInternational Joins USPTA Family
  • Compression Apparel Enhances Performance, Recovery On and Off the Court

ALSO FROM ADDVANTAGE MAGAZINE

  • CEO’s Message
  • First Vice President’s Message
  • Endorsee News
  • Beyond the Court
  • USPTA News
  • New USPTA Endorsee
  • Master Pro Corner
  • Career Development
  • Member News