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Welcome to Tennis Players Network August 2008 Newsletter What a month of tennis in GA! What a month of tennis in Georgia! Are you tired of all this tennis and heat and humidity? Me either!!! What a great month of tennis events going on everywhere! Well, we are past our summer’s dilemmas of a complete computer crash and although our ship has “righted” itself, I lost quite a few of our loyal Tennis Players Network faithful players. I didn’t actually lose them, just their email addresses. Many have contacted me and that is great, but I am hoping you can help me get the “word out” that we aren’t ignoring anyone or going on a summer holiday never to return. Passing the newsletter to your tennis friends and team captains is easy and would help me incredibly!!! If you can’t that is okay, I appreciate how busy you are but I had to ask. There are a few links right here in the newsletter to simply forward it. Thank You! FORWARD TO A FRIEND The good thing is I recaptured YOUR email – I hope you enjoy the newsletter, and please let me know of your interests in Georgia tennis that we don’t cover. There is something cool out of every catastrophe, right? Well, with the 100% computer crash, we decided to revamp the entire web site. It is really exciting but I can’t possibly know exactly what you want to know about the most, right? (Telepathic – nope) You gotta let me know! Directions to the clubs, is top of the list but also tennis club events and tournaments seem to be a close second. Okay, the women want coupons and deals from local tennis establishments. There are many events taking place all over the state so come to our calendar often – you could be watching tennis that rivals the US. Open, I swear! That reminds me…If you are going to the OPEN, take photos so we can do some fun stories in September about everyone’s adventures! We are continuing to work hard to get you what you want, and of course deserve. We are actually working on something really, incredibly cool – but I will get to that soon! Stay hydrated, play tough and smart ~ and don’t miss Troy’s article on “the serve!”
	Humbly, Beth McCaskill newsletter@tennisplayersnetwork.com 678-622-3708
P.S. Seriously – drop me a quick email telling me what you would absolutely LOVE to be reading about! Beth.mccaskill@tennisplayersnetwork.com

PRO OF THE MONTH

Coach Turhan Berne

Turhan understands that parents play a key role in a student’s development so it is committed to actively COMMUNICATING with each parent, and with each student through its website, interactive calendar, newsletters, community press, special events and through individual student and parent conference. >>Read More!

“Ultimately I am devoted to developing today’s junior tennis players into confident world class athletes and model citizens. Next Level Tennis can have no greater goal, and no greater satisfaction than when its’ students thrive.”

- Turhan Burne

To learn more about Turhan’s junior development – turhan@nextleveltennis.com

JR. PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Courtney Williams

Age: 15 years old

Height: 5’6”

Born: Marietta, Georgia

Club: Four Seasons Racquet Club

Pro: Doug Pritchard

Started Playing Tennis: 8 years old

School: Grayson High School

Favorite Subject: History

Favorite Aspect of Tennis: Competition

Favorite Tennis Memory: Winning tournament at Collins Hill

Favorite Food: Chicken Fingers

Favorite Band: Cold Play

Favorite Song: Drop in the Ocean

Favorite Non-Tennis Activity: Swimming

Favorite Pre-Match Food: Fruit

Favorite Sport other than Tennis: Swimming

Favorite Tournament: Playing High School Tennis Players Network

If you had one thing you would want others to know about you – “I love playing tennis and swimming and hanging out with all my great friends!”

CLUB OF THE MONTH

Four Seasons Offers:

* 6 Well Lighted Clay Courts
* 2 Well Lighted Hard Courts
* Huge Swimming Pool
* Semi-Private Pool Party Area
* Gazebo and Grill Area for Tennis Parties
* Beautifully Decorated Clubhouse
* Pro Shop with the newest racquets for sale
* Top Teaching Professionals
* Private and Semi-Private Lessons
* Junior Lessons and Drills
* Evening and Daytime Round Robins and Drills
* Pick up matches Daily
* Professional Racquet Stringing
* Large Ice Machine for your Tennis/Pool Cooler
* Snacks and Drinks available in the Clubhouse
* Television Lounge Area
* Table and Chairs for Eating Lunch or Playing Cards
* Very Large Indoor Changing Rooms and Showers at the Poolhouse
* Ample Parking
* Quiet Neighborhood
* Beautifully Manicured Property
* Friendly People
* And Much More....

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TENNIS NEWS

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TIP FROM JIM HARP

Tennis is a very difficult sport, if it wasn’t so many people wouldn’t suck at it! However most errors are mental not physical. How else would you explain the hacker having so much success beating up on the rest of us?

Sorry to put the damper on the weekly lesson. The lessons help for sure but not if you don’t focus.

Keep your eyes on the ball, your mind on your strategy and your racquet aiming at your target. If you win the point who cares if your stroke finishes properly! Look at the pros. The ball is moving at incredible speeds and Federer looks like he is picking up a chicken biscuit.

Well maybe it was a bagel in his last match!! But his eyes are on the ball, always on the ball. In fact you could make the argument that the greatest commonality among successful players is their ability to keep their eyes on the ball, and maintain high levels of focus.

How many times does your pro feed you the “second try” and you get that one in?? Hmmm. You need to bring that same level of focus on the first shot! Make sense?
Good luck out there and remember not to cheat on purpose.

Please don’t skip your lesson, we need the money.

Jim Harp PTR Professional 1A

USA High Performance Coach

678-679-1460 Office
404-213-9282 Mobile

jim@harptennis.com
Harp Performance Tennis Inc.

www.harptennis.com

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FITNESS & HEALTH

"What To Eat Before Exercise"

What an athlete consumes before, during and after exercise is important for comfort and performance during exercise... >>Read More!

MENTAL TOUGHNESS

"Serve It Good!" - By Troy Macisak

Players holding serve isn’t always about having the biggest, and fastest serve. The key to the best servers is they have very good second serves. The placement keeps the opponent off balance, or off the court...>>Read More!