THE RACQUET
  the official newsletter of  Timberhill Tennis Club

Timberhill Tennis Club is a members-owned club whose mission is to provide its members with a superior tennis facility and to maintain a welcoming and friendly community for the enjoyment of social and competitive tennis.
President's Parley
by Donna Keim
TTC President
Click right here to see this month's video message from Timberhill Tennis Club's president, Donna Keim.
From the Clubhouse
by Hunter Lipscomb
Director of Tennis Operations
  June is always a month of transition here at Timberhill. Our spring junior and adult classes and leagues finish up, our summer programs begin, and lesson court usage shifts from afternoons to mid-day.  We're also saying goodbye to Kyler Shields, our morning maintenance worker, and our      continue reading
Colby's Corner
You CAN Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!
by Colby Jager, USPTA
  It's never too late to keep improving in this game!  I see a lot of players who think otherwise.  If you have played the same way your whole life you may think it's impossible to improve your game.  You might say things like, "My shots can never get any better because I'm past the age where I....... click here to read 
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topJune 2015
Club News
Exercise Bike!
Friday Night Mixed
Summer Leagues
BREAKING NEWS!
  Congratulations go out to our 3.5 Women's 40+ USTA League team, who won the one-weekend tournament portion of their league.  This earns them a date to play the regular-season winners for a bid to Sectionals.  Way to go, ladies!
Timberhill Video of the Month
The Split Step
by Hannah King, USPTA
Click here so Hannah can explain!

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New to TTC's Pro Staff:  Andrew Pritchard


  Andrew Pritchard started in May as our newest Associate Pro on the TTC Teaching Staff.  Andrew is another home-grown product, growing up playing at TTC and Crescent Valley High School, and taking lessons from Hunter at Tennis West and later Timberhill!  After a successful high school career, Andrew played #1 on the OSU club team for one year, and #1 on the UO club team for 3 years.  Andrew is still a strong competitor, earning a #1 ranking in the 5.0 NTRP division in 2010, and continues to be a force in the Open division tournament in the Pacific Northwest, reaching his best sectional ranking of #4 in 2014. 
  Andrew has coached high school tennis for six years, spending the past five leading the Crescent Valley HS girls team.  He has worked for several years as an instructor at Nike Tennis Camps, and served as a teaching pro at Albany Tennis Club.  He loves working with high performance juniors and adults, but is excited to work with anyone and everyone now that he is back "home" at Timberhill.  We're excited to have him as a part of our Teaching Staff.   Welcome, Andrew!
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SHOES!!

  We have always been able to order tennis shoes (still can, almost any brand!), but now we are stocking the newest in tennis footwear from Head--the men's and women's models of the Revolt Pro.  This is a great-looking shoe with a 6-month sole guarantee,a and is very supportive and performance-oriented.   We have a wide range of sizes to try on for both men and women, so come in and take a pair for a spin.  Oh, by the way, our retail price is $20 LESS than Tennis Warehouse!  

 

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NEW TO TTC:  EXERCISE BIKE!

  Nothing is better for your muscles and joints than a quick warmup before playing. And now, TTC has an easy way to do that!  We have a new stationary bike parked near the grandstand off court 6. A five or ten minute warmup on the bike will help your body ease into the rigors of tennis. This LifeCycle will also track your heart rate and calories burned if you want to take it for a complete workout. It offers different workout modes, like hill-climbing or an easy 'flat' ride.
  However you use it, your knees will thank you! Try it out!
 

   

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AUTOPAY REMINDER

  If you're not already taking advantage of it, I encourage you to enroll  in TTC's automatic payment program.  We can put your bill on an automatic monthly credit card charge, or bank debit.  No more late fees or check writing!  Contact any staff member for details. 

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GRIPS

  As more warm days start to appear, it might be time to take a look at the condition of your racquet's grip.  Is is getting slippery when you sweat or looking worn?  Come in for an assessment, and we can replace that worn grip with a new one or an overgrip in about 5 minutes!

 

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT:  HEAD PWR SERIES RACKETS

   For several years, Head has released their racquets in several different "silos"--a similar frame idea and technology that is scaled from a model that would suit a long, fast swing to one that would suit a shorter, less powerful swing.  This way, a player who likes the idea of playing with Djokovic's racquet, but doesn't necessarily have the swings to support it, can use a model of that racquet that is suited for his or her style of play.  The "game improvement" versions of these racquet silos have been called the PWR series.  These frames are larger and wider and lighter, giving a player much more help with power and more maneuverability.  We have all of these racquets, and many of their less-powerful cousins, in the shop waiting for you to demo.  

These racquets are offered in the following "silos":

 

Prestige PWR

  

  This is from the Prestige silo, represented on tour by Carlos Berlocq, Tommy Haas, and Gilles Simon.  This racquet is a hit with the teaching pros:  it is light and powerful, but can handle a moderately fast swing.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed PWR

 

  This is from the Speed silo, represented on tour by Novak Djokovic.  This racquet has a bit more power, and is fantastic for adding power to serve and hitting solid volleys.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instinct PWR

 

  This is from the Instinct silo, represented on tour by Maria Sharapova and Thomas Berdych.  This is the most powerful racquet of the bunch, and the 2015 model we have is the newest version of the best-selling game improvement racquet we've carried in years.  

 

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SUMMER ADULT INTERCLUB PLAY
  We are currently setting up a couple of matches this summer, one with West Hills Racquet & Fitness Club in Beaverton and one with Eugene Swim & Tennis Club. These will be friendly matches featuring multiple skill levels and some food.  These will be great opportunities to test your skills against new players and have some fun. Dates are to be announced, but we're hoping for one home and one away, in July and August.  Stay tuned!

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FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED 

  Don't forget to sign up for Friday Night Mixed in May!  We'll be playing on Friday June 26 this month, and it is adult mixed doubles from 6:30 to 8:00 pm with an informal dessert potluck to follow.  We've been getting a full three courts for this the past couple of months, so save your spot early!  

Look for signups in the lobby, or save your spot now!   

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SUMMER LEAGUES AT TTC

We're taking signups now for two exciting weekly leagues this summer:

 

Men's Doubles League

This will have a 3.0- division, and a 3.5+ division, and will meet weekly on Thursdays at 7:45 pm beginning July 2.  The league will run for 8 weeks.

 

Co-Ed Singles League

This league will be open to all levels, and will run from July 6-August 21.  The players will play three weeks of pool play matches to determine who they advance to play next.  This will be a fun league with flexibility to fit your schedule.

 

Interested in either league?  Click here to let Hunter know you're interested! 

 

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MEMBER REFERRAL GIFT!

  Remember, lasting until the end of July, refer a new member to the club

and receive a FREE case of ProPenn tennis balls (that's a case,

folks!  24 cans!).  Look for other fun incentives as the year progresses, and thanks for helping spread the word about our great game and great club!

 

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LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

  Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook!  Be the first to hear about upcoming events, watch tennis tips from our pro staff, and chat with other members about what's going on at the club.  You can also get in on occasional special pro shop deals specific to our Facebook friends!

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Club Calendar

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June

Fri 5: Junior Spring Clinics End

Fri 5: Rookie League 6:30-7:45

Mon 15: Summer Junior/Adult Clinics begin

Mon 15:  TTC June Board Meeting, 6:30pm

Fri 26: Rookie League 1:30-2:45

Fri 26 : Friday Night Mixed

Fri 26: Rallyball 2:45-3:45

Fri 26: Rookie League 1:30-2:45

 

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 July

 

Sat's: Women's League (except July 4) 8:15 am 

Thu's: Men's League 7:45 

Wed-Thu,8-9: Pacific Western Junior Challenger (All Day)

Fri 10: Rookie League  1:30-2:45

Sat 11: TTC Annual Cookout, 4-7.

Fri 17: Friday Night Mixed 6:30-8:30

Fri 24: Rallyball 2:45-3:45

Fri 24: Rookie League 1:30-2:45

Sat 25: Summer Rookie Tournament (All Day)

Fri July 31-Sun Aug 2:  Corvallis Champs Tournament (All Day)

 

 

August

 

Fri: 7 Rookie League 1:30-2:45

Fri 14: Rallyball 2:45-3:45

Fri 14: Rookie League (Summer Final) 1:30-2:45

Fri 14: Friday Night Mixed 6:30-8:30

Fri 21: Junior/Adult Summer Clinics End

Thu  20: Last Summer Men's League 

 

 
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From The Clubhouse

  June is always a month of transition here at Timberhill.  Our spring junior and adult classes and leagues finish up, our summer programs begin, and lesson court usage shifts from afternoons to mid-day.  We're also saying goodbye to Kyler Shields, our morning maintenance worker, and our long-time Assistant Pro Patrick Foley, as they both graduate from college and move to new jobs.  

  We say hello to a familiar face in Andrew Pritchard, who joins our TTC Teaching Staff as an Associate Professional.  Andrew will fill many roles, both on-court in our clinic programs and private lessons, as well as in the office and coordiating social events.  When you see him, please give him a warm welcome!

  Another thing we are transitioning to is a new way of marketing the club!  We've been a bit more focused on getting information out through social media, and this summer you can look forward to seeing a TTC commercial when you're watching your favorite grand slam events on television (we're shooting for Wimbledon).  We've eliminated almost all of our traditional print ads in favor of opportunities like expos, community exposure in parades, etc., and connecting with other businesses.  Even if we don't see a huge return in the way of memberships, it will be a fresh and positive look for the club in the community.  

  Landscaping will be a focus for us this summer, as well.  We'll be removing the last of our "problem" trees early this month, and the Facilities Committee will be meeting to evaluate potential landscape solutions for the front of the club, both the driveway entrance and the parking lot surrounds.  Look for that work to begin later in the summer.  

  Enjoy these warmer days, and get out there and play as much as you can!

  

  

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COLBY'S CORNER:  You CAN Teach an Old Dog New Tricks....
  It's never too late to keep improving in this game!  I see a lot of players who think otherwise.  If you have played the same way your whole life you may think it's impossible to improve your game.  You might say things like, "My shots can never get any better because I'm past the age where I can make changes to my game."  Or, "My body is not as young as it once was."

  The fact is you can improve at any age, but as always it takes time and persistence.  The same challenges that a beginner faces are the same challenges that a more seasoned player faces when trying to make changes and improvements in their game.  For example, making a grip change in order to gain more control on a forehand can be a lengthy process.  It takes time to learn the new grip, and more time practicing that grip with repetitions.  The difference is, a new player accepts that it will take time, and that they will miss many shots before they get it right.  But a veteran player finds it hard to accept missing a lot of shots in the short term in order to make significant improvements in the long run.  Even though those improvements can bump them up a level or two in ability.

  In my years of coaching, I have never run into a player of any age that cannot make improvements in their game.  The challenge for me as a coach is not identifying what change is necessary for a player to make, but how to help them mentally accept the challenge and motivate them to work hard accomplishing the challenge during the entire process.  It becomes much more psychological coaching than tennis coaching at that point.  Adversity may come in many forms on the tennis court, but it is often the player's own mentality that ultimately holds them back from seeing vast improvement in their game.

 

 

 

 

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TTC Board and Staff
Board of Directors
  Donna Keim, Pres
  Michael Freeman, V. Pres
  Cathy Frischmannn, Treas
  Sammi Lehmann, Sec
Members at Large
  Brad Teel
  Ray Topping
  Carol Warloe
  Rosco Huebner
  Cliff Feldman


 Administration
Hunter Lipscomb,
  Dir. Tennis Operations
Colby Jager, Hannah King,
David Mildrexler, Andrew Pritchard
  Assistant Pros
Newsletter
Gary Watson,  watsog@comcast.net
Web and Office
  www.timberhillbookings.com
  www.timberhilltennis.com
Office 541-753-1043
Timberhill Tennis Club | 2775 NW 29th Street I Corvallis, Oregon 97330