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USTA/Middle States Section announces:
Annual USTA Middle States Tennis Conference
Scheduled for March 5-7, 2004 at Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
FEASTERVILLE, PA – Pam Shriver leads an impressive array of speakers that have been lined up for the 2004 Middle States Tennis Conference at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Cente in Hershey, Pa., March 5-7. Anyone who teaches or plays tennis, is a parent of a junior player, is a volunteer, or is a fan of the sport will enjoy the camaraderie, fun, and educational opportunities offered by this unique weekend tennis conference.
The conference is co-presented by the USTA/Middle States Section, the Middle States Division of the US Professional Tennis Association, and the Professional Tennis Registry. Many of the speakers are renowned as tennis experts in their respective fields, including Jim Baugh, president of the Tennis Industry Association and former president of Wilson; Todd Snyder, head trainer for the USA Davis Cup team who formerly worked privately with Pete Sampras; and Eric Small, a nationally recognized expert in pediatric adolescence sports medicine. Numerous sessions, including a Parent-Junior Forum, will also take place. A partial list of speakers and their topics follows:
Pam Shriver - Reflections on My Life in Tenis as a Player, Volunteer and Analyst
Jim Baugh - Making the Tennis Welcome Center Experience a Hit in Your Area
Eric Small - Sports Nutrition: What Works and What Doesn't for Optimal Performance
Feisal Hassan - Racquet Acceleration & Control Training
Ajay Pant - What Your Customers Really Want
Marty Devlin - Ol' Buddy's Favorite Drills and Why - Creating a Fun & Positive Introductory Experience
High School Coaches Forum with successful high school coaches as panelists
Parent Junior Forum with Martin Blackman, Mitch Alpert, and Dan Gould
Attendees can attend a Welcome Reception on Friday followed by a team tennis social at the Hershey Racquet Club, attend educational seminars throughout the day on Saturday, and dance the night away after the annual awards celebration on Saturday night. Last year, over 350 participants attended the conference.
The conference brochure can be viewed online at www.middlestates.usta.com. In addition, online registration is available for the first time on the same Web siite. Additional information may be obtained by calling the USTA/Middle States office at 215-322-6789.
The cost for the full weekend conference is $100, and the additional cost for the Saturday Awards Party is $30. The cost to attend just the Saturday seminars is $80. In addition, special coaches workshops are available on Friday by USPTA and PTR for an additional fee. The Hershey Lodge & Convention Center is offering a special room rate for conference attendees of $100 for single or double occupancy. Questions regarding room reservations should be directed to Reservations at the Hershey Lodge at (800) 437-7439.
USTA/Middle States, one of 17 USTA sections throughout the nation, encompasses Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey (exclusive of a 35-mile radius around New York City) and northwestern West Virginia. USA/MS is dedicated to carrying out the goals of the national association within its region. The USPTA and PTR are organizations of tennis teaching professionals.
For more information contact: Ann LoPrinzi, USTA/MS Communications,
215-322-6789 or log on to log
on to http://www.middlestates.usta.com
; loprinzi@ms.usta.com
PRESS RELEASE
Release No. 10-2004
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Additional info:
Dear Tennis Welcome Center,
The Middle States Tennis Conference 2004 theme highlights Tennis Welcome Centers, with very relevant sessions planned to give tennis facilities new and innovative ideas in welcoming new players, featuring
Thanks for your efforts to grow tennis by becoming a Tennis Welcome Center! Hope you can join us in Hershey.
Ann LoPrinzi Director of
Communications/Marketing USTA/Middle States Section 1331
O'Reilly Drive, Feasterville, PA 19053
Telephone: 215-322-6789 Fax: 215-322-7004
Be sure to visit http://www.middlestates.usta.com and sign up for the usta.com electronic newsletter. When asked to edit your interests, choose Middle States.