Monday, December 24, 2012
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After Six Month Absence Nadal Will Return To The Tour Thursday
Rafael
Nadal is now just three days away from ending a six months long enforced
absence from the tennis courts of the world after suffering acute knee
problems, but he is far from confident of making an impressive return.
Tomic Has A Chance To Make Up
Australian
tennis tyro Bernard Tomic has a chance to wipe the slate clean after a
disheartening 2012 season and begin afresh at the Hopman Cup. Next
weekend's start of the international team competition in Perth will be
the chance for the 20-year-old to show that his lack of effort in late
2012 was only a passing phase.
Keys And Williams Are Headed Down Under
American
teenager Madison Keys showed off her substantial potential by winning
the USTA Australian Open Wild card playoff and is headed to Auckland
with a group of other young Americans including Shelby Rogers, Lauren
Davis, Maria Sanchez and Grace Minh.
1969 Hall Of Famer Art Larsen Passes Away
The
Board of Directors and Staff of the International Tennis Hall of Fame &
Museum mourn the loss of a great American tennis champion and World War
II veteran, Art "Tappy" Larsen. He passed away on December 7 in
California, at the age of 87.
Daily Tennis News—Business
Bob
Larson Tennis produces several tennis newsletters. One of these is Daily
Tennis News—Business. This publication is a daily report on the money in
tennis; Who is getting the money, Where does it come from, What do they
do with it and Where does it go.
If you are interested in the business side of tennis, you will find it
interesting. For a free copy of Daily Tennis News—Business, just send
an email to
bob@tennisnews.com and say you want a sample of Tennis Business.
A
Collection of Tennis Images For Sale
A
professional tennis photographer has been shooting for almost 40 years
at all the major and minor tennis tournaments for the wires systems,
daily newspapers, magazines and advertising agencies. He has been to
venues all over the world and has compiled tennis images (archives) of
all the professionals and some juniors. The images have all been
preserved in a temperature-controlled environment and are color
positives (slides), color and black & white negatives and contact
sheets, as well as digital. There are in excess of 400,000 images and
they are for sale. Seller will transfer copyright and will give total
usage to the purchaser. Lists available with players, tournaments,
dates, etc. For more information please contact 954-448-4999.
Tennis Jobs of the Day
One of the most
prestigious clubs in North Carolina with 1,500 members, 2 facilities
totaling 14 courts, 11 outdoor clay courts and 3 indoor hard courts, is
seeking a dynamic high energy creative Tennis Professional.
Collegiate and tournament playing experience is needed in addition
to a minimum 3 years of full time experience teaching juniors of
all levels and women’s competitive teams.
Looking for an
innovative and motivated professional who is willing to help develop,
organize and teach women’s competitive teams, junior programs (of all
levels) in addition to teaching private lessons. The program consists of
150 women team tennis players, 60 men players and over 100 junior
players. There is a teaching staff totaling 3 full time professionals
who all report to the Tennis Director. All 3 pros also help organize
and run social and special events.
This is a chance to
receive the education and experience needed to become a future Tennis
Director. Excellent opportunity for a professional to be under a
Director who has placed numerous individuals in Directors positions
across the country.
Compensation
includes: above average base salary and commission on lessons and
clinics. $60,000 + potential earnings. Benefits include: major
medical, dental, 401(k) matching, meal allowance and vacation. Send
resume with references to: Greensboro Country Club, Attn: Tom
Cascarano-Tennis Director, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408. Or
fax resume to: 336-691-5819. Or email to:
gcctennis@greensborocc.org.
