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1 Excellence Player Information Form Print Clearly Print Clearly Print Clearly Print Clearly Print Clearly Print Clearly Print Clearly Please Return This Form Tomorrow!!! First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Home Phone Student Cell Phone Mother Cell/Work Father Cell/Work Father First Name Mother First Name Birthdate month/date/year Member # Credit Card # (nonmembers) Exp Date Student Parent (Mom) Parent (Dad) (PRINT CLEARLY) (PRINT CLEARLY) (PRINT CLEARLY) Please Return This Form Tomorrow

2 Past Tucson Racquet Club "The Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club Jr. Excellence Program has offered the finest in quality instruction for the past thirty-three years. Jr. Excellence Participants Our professional staff has set the highest standards by which all other programs in the Southwest are measured. Our dedication to excellence has resulted in scores of sectionally and nationally ranked players. The finest instruction with outstanding instructor ratios make learning both easy and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you at the Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club!" For Whom The Junior Excellence Program is by invitation only and intended for the dedicated tournament tennis player. Players are required to make the commitment of time and effort to be the best they can be. Those in Excellence need to be ranked in the Southwest (or the ability equivalent) and actively working toward future ranking. The Staff The Tucson Racquet Club is proud to offer the finest tennis instruction in the Southwest. Our senior staff includes: Gary Engelbrecht, Sam Ciulla, Gretchen Schantz, Mike Gleason, Danon Beatty, Nelson Payne, Gregg Baker, Brian Ramirez, Bruce Connors, Alan Barrios, Tom Ou, Bill Wright and more. Karen Buchsbaum Jim Grabb Peter Ramsay Tim Hale Gary Cohen Jennifer Voorlas Cindy Buchsbaum Pat Brick Bruce Lyle Banni Redhair Pat Guion Court Gettel Andy Caldwell Graham Swanson Claire Cox Kati Edwards Melissa Hale Adam Meister Taro Watanabe Nicole Kunz Jill Ridley Kerry Patterson Chris Kunz Sri Kosaraju Brad Goldstein Eric Josephs Tracy Arnold Sara Robbins Scott Borenstein Allison Sosnow Vanessa Abel Anita Loyola Max Pollack Kristy Doran Kendra Strohm Shannon Smith Claire Soper Tricia Kempton Chad Gettel Jim Landon Lisa Scadron Claudia Loyola Sudhakar Kosaraju Travis Carson John Nanosky Mike James Junior Excellence Fall 2014 The Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club About The Program August 18 December 14, 2014

3 The Program The Jr. Excellence Program is designed for the total development of the Junior tennis player. Private lessons provide individual attention. Clinics reinforce the skills learned in the private lesson. Play strategies are emphasized in structured games and during playday matches. Tournament trips are scheduled throughout the year to provide coaching and match analysis. The Jr. Excellence Program provides a total learning environment. Excellence students participate in a weekly program consisting of: One Hour Private Lesson Individual strokes and styles of play are emphasized specific to the students needs. Drill Clinic Instructor controlled drills are used to polish existing strokes, develop movement, and create play situations. An outstanding 4 to 1 instructor ratio assures plenty of individual attention. Team Practice Team practice will emphasize different skills than the drill clinic. Live ball drills, structured games and play situations will be used to develop play strategies and court sense. Two Playdays Students apply what they learned in lessons and clinics to real match situations. Playday is organized and closely monitored by Gary and other staff members. Getting a Lesson Time Please contact your pro as soon as possible to confirm your lesson time. Times will be given out on the following priorities: 1) you have first choice on keeping last year s time 2) returning students who wish to change times 3) new students. Makeup Policy Clinics canceled because of weather will be rescheduled if needed (we have 3 days set aside for rain and tournament misses factored into the cost of the program). If you miss clinic for your own reasons there is no makeup (ie. sickness or minor injury). A full staff is always maintained at clinics. Private lessons must be made up. The Club has a 24 hour cancellation policy that will be enforced! Dates and Times The program runs for fifteen weeks beginning August 18 and ending December 14. There are two one-week breaks October 6-12 and Nov 24-Nov 30 All clinics and playdays begin at 4:30pm and end at 6:30pm. Clinic Schedule Private Lesson Schedule at your convenience. Drill Clinic Monday 4:30-6:30pm for top half of the ladder. Tues. 4:30-6:30pm for bottom half of ladder. Team Practice Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm. Playdays Monday 4:30-6:30pm for bottom half of the ladder. Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm for top half of the ladder. Thursday 4:30-6:30pm for all players. Cost The program cost for members is $1294 or $1429 for nonmembers. There are three options for payment: 1) Average Monthly Billing: Members: pay $259 per month five times (Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.). Nonmembers: $286 per month five times (Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.). 2) Pay in Full Up Front: Receive a 5% discount. 3) Custom: Design your own payment plan. Members will be automatically billed on their accounts. Nonmembers will be billed to the credit card number on the application. Jr. Excellence Fall 2014 name age phone (h) (cell) Address city state zip member # (or credit card # for nonmembers required) Exp. Date parent signature Cost August 18- December 8 (15 weeks) Member $259 per month paid 5 times (Based on $92/week) Nonmember $286per month paid 5 times (Based on $101/week) Clinic Times and Days Private Lesson Schedule at your convenience. Drill Clinic Monday 4:30-6:30pm for top of ladder. Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm for bottom of the ladder. Team Practice Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm Playdays Monday 4:30-6:30pm for bottom of ladder. Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm for top of the ladder. Thursday 4:30-6:30pm for all players. Dates Begin Fall Semester August 18 End Fall Semester December 14 Breaks October 6-12 and November 24 Nov. 30 Return to: Excellence The Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club 4001 N. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ (520)

4 E X C E L L E N C E J R. D E V E L O P M E N T Rules & Expectations Expectations You are here because you want to want to be here! You are making a commitment to be the best you can be. You have resolved to make a commitment of time and effort to meet your goals. If these are not your goals, you are in the wrong clinic. The Three R s Respect for self, Respect for others, take Team Concept On Time Responsibility for your own actions! All for one --- one for all. We practice as a team we travel as a team, eat as a team and support each other as a team. Your performance and attitude affects others if you work hard, others around you work hard. If you do not give your best effort it is not fair to the others on your court. Support your teammates by hitting with everyone older, younger, better, lower. Generally court assignments are based on ability and ladder position. Periodically consideration is given to age, gender, and social groupings. Placement is also based on effort, attitude, and work ethic. Do not complain about pairings- the law of averages will prevail it s the law. If you have a recurring problem speak to Gary in private at an appropriate time. * Never late. Not 1 second. Penalty = 1 MILE! NO EXCUSSES. Court assignments are made at the beginning of clinic. If you come late it may lead to awkward court assignments for you. If you are permanently late for a recurring reason let Ball Pickup Gary know and we will save a spot for you. Pick first, drink later! Pickup quickly. Remember you are part of a team. In live ball drills, if one picks up, all pickup. Drink Breaks Get quick drinks between drills. Drink when switching courts. Clinic Conduct: First Violation (no warning) 100 step ups. Second Violation 200 step ups. Third Violation suspended from the club for a week and the dreaded parent consultation. A flagrant violation of our rules and expectations could result in an accelerated penalty assessment. Three Strikes And You Are Out any violations going to a third warning will result in suspension from the Club for a week no refund or makeup. Hitting a ball in the direction of another player whether unintentional, in anger, or in fun is a violation. Language violations include the obvious words and the following: sucks, freakin, and sound-a-likes (i.e. ship). Words not found in the Macmillan s Children s Dictionary are illegal. A really bad word will lead to expulsion for the day and a Whining Rule consult with parents before returning. Whining, verbal commentary of how bad you are playing, or negative physical expression is to be considered a violation of our conduct rules. Negative behavior drags all players down and takes all the Leaving Early Other fun out of clinic. Let us know if you need to leave early so we can plan accordingly. Leaving early will require a written excuse from a parent. Report injuries to whoever is in charge and to your individual instructors as you rotate. Do what you can with no whining listen to your body. Bathroom, go before clinic. Borrowing tennis balls from tennis pros is prohibited. The pro shop sells them. A serve bucket is permitted with our blessings. TURN YOUR CELL PHONE OFF, DO NOT BRING IT ON TO THE COURT. PHONES THAT ARE SEEN OR HEARD ON THE COURTS WILL BE CONFISCATED WITH A $10 FINE. Court Behavior Ladder Match Conduct: All USTA Rules apply. Match play will be governed by the USTA Point Penalty System. There is no warning-point, GAME, and MATCH. The finest qualities of sportsmanship and integrity are expected. Cross Court Talking is violation. Talk at appropriate times ball pickup, changing sides, break time. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE AND WILL WORK FAITHFULLY TO FULLFILL THE EXPECTATIONS ASSOCITED WITH JR. EXCELLENCE. PLEASE RETURN TO GARY NEXT DAY. PARENT SIGNATURE STUDENT SIGNATURE

5 J R E X C E L L E N C E Jr Excellence COST INFORMATION Fall Semester, 2014 COST: Members $259 monthly paid 5 times. Total Semester cost: $1294 Nonmembers $286 monthly paid 5 times. Total Semester cost: $1429 (Important: The cost of Jr. Excellence is based on the per week cost (see below). It is not a monthly program. It is paid by the month simply for convienience.) The Fall Semester comprises 15 weeks of Jr Excellence. The weekly regimen includes a one (1) hour private lesson, four (4) hours of clinic, and four (4) hours of supervised play. PAYMENT: Jr Development can be paid in one of several ways. 1. Average Monthly Billing: Members pay $259 for 5 months. (Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.) Nonmembers pay $286 for 5 months. (Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.) 2. Full Payment: Full Payment: 5% discount for full payment upfront. 3. Custom: Design your own payment schedule -- talk to Gary. MEMBERS: Members will be billed automatically 5 times on the Average Monthly Billing plan. NONMEMBERS: If paying monthly you will need to pay by credit card only (No Checks. No American Express.) The Excellence Application will have a space for your credit card number. Nonmembers will automatically be billed on their credit card each month. The first payment is due with your first participation in August. ACTIVITIES/COST BREAKDOWN: Weekly activities Member Non-Member (1) hour private $50.00 $55.00 (2) hour clinic $18.00 $19.00 (2) hour clinic (team practice) $12.00 $13.00 Playday 1 $6.00 $7.00 Playday 2 $6.00 $7.00 Per Week Cost $92.00 $ program weeks Semester I Total $1380 $1515 Built-in clinic misses (rain etc.) -$ $86.00 Total Semester Cost $1294 $1429 (5) Monthly Installments $259 $286 NOTE: 1. The Fall Semester begins August 18 and ends December 14, There are two scheduled breaks, October 6-12 and November 24-December We have several rain days built into the cost of the program that will not be made up. Tucson Racquet &Fitness Club 4001 N. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ (520)

6 The quality of a person s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence. Vince Lombardi Excellence Goals (Please consult with your pro, parents, and any other resources to formulate your goals.) Dream Goal All significant human endeavors are first preceded by a dream. dreams are the fuels of accomplishment. AE What is your long-term tennis dream goal? What is potentially possible if all your limits are stretched to the maximum? Dream Goal This Year Dreams alone make for a dreamer. Goals are the blueprint for achieving your dreams. --JH 2010 What is your dream goal for this year? What is possible if all limits are stretched this year? Realistic Goal This Year What are your short-term goals for the coming year based on current skill level and potential for improvement? (ranking, team play, who do you want to beat, etc.) Realistic Performance Goals For This Year List five parts of your game that you see as potential areas for improvement for the coming tennis year. Can be strokes, mental, strategy, style of play, conditioning, scheduling, etc Success comes before work only in the dictionary. The secret to success: hard work. CL The means to achieving your goals are the specifics of effort, discipline, and dedication put forth toward achieving your goals. What are you going to do this year to accomplish your goals and dreams? (practice schedule, physical training, tournaments, hours played, etc.) Two stonecutters were asked what they were doing. The first said, I m cutting this stone into blocks. The second replied, I m on a team that s building a cathedral. SamCiulla You are a part of a team working with a common purpose. What can you do individually to contribute to the success of the group? Please return signed goal sheet to your private pro before your next lesson. Parent Signature Player Signature

7 E X C E L L E N C E J R. D E V E L O P M E N T Moving Up! LADDER RULES PLAY DAY Format. Matches will be assigned using different formats on different days. start from top start from bottom three things start from middle round robin groups five things ladder madness mini tournaments Challenge up to five available spots unless otherwise designated. If the challenger wins: 1. Challenger moves half-way up toward the challenged player 2. The challenged player moves half way down toward the challenger NEW 3. The challenger then moves one spot ahead of the challenged player Any win against opponent below you counts 1 ladder spot. Doubles counts 1 Ladder Spot Three thing counts 2, 1, -1 Ladder Spots Balls will be provided. USTA and Excellence rules apply unless stated otherwise Timed Matches: all matches are timed matches Cuilla Breaker: when time is called finish the game you are on, if you get to deuce play one point, if tied in games play a three point Cuilla Breaker. leaving a match early for any reason is a default 30 SECOND RULE: Changing sides? You are not given 90 seconds. Caution 30 seconds goes fast!! Leave early? To leave playday early is prohibited without written parental permission. Report your score before leaving-a score not reported by the end of playday is a match not played. What constitutes a match? A 6 game total or a 3 game lead! Negative Reaction Rule. If upon finding out who you play you show a negative reaction. You could hurt someone s feelings and self-esteem. Violation = 100 SU If You Pay, You Must Play. You are here to play. Plain and simple. If you do not want to play that is an issue between you and your parents to be dealt with before you come to the club. If you do come you will play. Public Opinion Abolished. We are not here to practice Democracy. We are here to practice tennis. If you have an opinion it must be expressed in private at an appropriate time. Violation = 100 SU CHALLENGE ON YOUR OWN 1. Contact the opponent and arrange a match. 2. Players may challenge up to 5 places ahead. 3. Players not on the ladder may challenge onto the ladder at any spot - if the challenger wins, they take the place of the loser. If the challenger loses, they are placed at the bottom of the ladder. 4. Negligence by either party will lead to an automatic default. However, a challenge may be canceled with the consent of both parties 5. Both players bring a can of new balls. The winner keeps the unopened can of balls. 6. All matches are best 2 of 3 sets unless arranged otherwise. 7. A player does not have to play more than one match during a 14 day period. Otherwise, challenges must be accepted. 8. A challenger is not allowed to challenge the same person twice without playing two other matches before rechallenging. 9. Report scores on playday only or leave a written message for Gary. TOURNAMENT MATCHES If you play someone in an outside tournament the result counts for our ladder. You are responsible to report the score.

8 July 28, September 07, 2014 Excellence Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 1 Aug 2 Aug 3 SUMMER CAMP SESSION 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 13 Aug 14 Aug 15 Aug 16 Aug 17 Nelsons FreeDay PlayDay Nelsons FreeDay PlayDay Nelsons FreeDay PlayDay Arizona Jr Challenger (Ref) Aug 18 EXCELLENCE BEGINS Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 21 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Arizona Jr Challenger (Ref) Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27 Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug 31 New Mexico Masters (Alb) Sep 1 Labor Day Sep 2 Sep 3 Sep 4 Sep 5 Sep 6 Sep 7 NO ECELLENCE TODAY New Mexico Masters (Alb) Tucson Jr Open Tuc Please go to the USTA Southwest to register for tournaments. (Do not wait for an entry form!)

9 September 08, October 19, 2014 Excellence Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Sep 8 Sep 9 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 El Con Jr Open (ElCon) Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 20 Sep 21 Hybrid (Ref) Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 SuperSet (TRC) Sep 29 Sep 30 Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 TUSD CAMP Excellence Vacation Mesa Jr Open Oct 13 Columbus Day (Observed) Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Phoenix Challenger (PHX) Please go to the USTA Southwest to register for tournaments. (Do not wait for an entry form!)

10 October 20, November 30, 2014 Excellence Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Oct 20 New Event Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Daylight Savings--set back 1 hour Phoenix Challenger (PHX) Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Halloween Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Election Day Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 Jeff Myers (PHX) Nov 10 Nov 11 Veterans Day Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Jeff Myers (PHX) SuperSet (TRC) Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 22 Nov 23 ShootOut (Ref) Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26 Nov 27 Thanksgiving Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Western States (Ref) USTA Selection (Ref) USTA Open Regional (PHX) Excellence Vacation Please go to the USTA Southwest to register for tournaments. (Do not wait for an entry form!)

11 December 01, January 11, 2015 Excellence Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 3 Dec 4 Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 7 USTA Selection (Ref) USTA Open Regional (PHX) Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 12 Dec 13 Dec 14 EXCELLENCE ENDS Dec 15 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 19 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Christmas Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Holiday Camp Holiday Camp Dec 29 New Event Dec 30 Dec 31 New Year's Eve Jan 1 New Year's Day Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 4 Holiday Camp Holiday Camp Jan 5 EXCELLENCE BEGINS Jan 6 Jan 7 Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 10 Jan 11 Please go to the USTA Southwest to register for tournaments. (Do not wait for an entry form!)