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Category: Associations & Organizations - Company: USPTA (U.S. Professional Tennis Assoc.)
"On Court with USPTA" Receives Gold Award

"Blueprint for Junior Success" is award-winning episode

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Poornima S. Rimm
3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One
Houston,
(713) 978-7782
pr@uspta.org

12/05/06 - “On Court with USPTA,” the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association, received the Gold Award in the MarCom Creative Awards 2006 competition. The award-winning episode “Blueprint for Junior Success,” which aired on The Tennis Channel, won in the category of video/film/TV program (cable).

“On Court” is a 30-minute instructional show featuring USPTA-certified professionals as guest instructors. The USPTA became the first tennis-teaching organization ever to produce and air an educational television series on playing and teaching modern tennis on The Tennis Channel in 2003. Since then, more than 30 shows have been produced that provide instruction about technique, strategy and other facets of the game, such as fun and fitness.

“Blueprint for Junior Success” featured guest professional Rick Macci, a USPTA Master Professional. The episode incorporated key elements that contribute to the success of a junior tennis player including building the correct foundation, developing good footwork skills and having a good attitude. It also examined the junior competitive ladder, USTA’s progressive development phases and USPTA’s general performance components.

The Gold Award is presented to entries judged to exceed the high standards of the industry norm. About 16 percent of the entries received this honor.

Joseph Birkmire is the director and editor of “On Court with USPTA.” Brad Wadsworth is animator/graphic designer. Birkmire, Wadsworth and Tim Beyer are the videographers. Tim Heckler, USPTA’s CEO, is the show’s executive producer. Fred Viancos, USPTA director of professional development, is narrator.

Check local listings for The Tennis Channel availability and show times for “On Court with USPTA.” DVDs of “Blueprint for Junior Success” and all other “On Court” episodes are available for purchase online at www.uspta.com.

The MarCom Creative Awards is an international awards competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals. This year over 5,000 entries were submitted. Entries are judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals who set the standards for excellence and look for those in the industry who exceed those standards.

Founded in 1927, USPTA strives to raise the standards of the tennis profession while promoting greater awareness of the sport. USPTA offers more than 30 professional benefits to its 14,500 members worldwide, including certification and professional development. With more than 300 days of educational opportunities throughout the year, USPTA offers the most comprehensive continuing education program in the tennis industry. For more information, call (800) 877-8248 or visit www.uspta.com.

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