New Drill DVD in the PTR Drill Series!

Get your free copy of... PTR presents Drills for Intermediate Players. This DVD will be sent free to domestic members who pay their dues  by the renewal deadline of August 31st.

Don’t forget, the new membership year for US members is Sept. 1 – Aug. 31st.   So, be sure to get your dues submitted on time so you can get your free Drill DVD.  

You can call toll-free and talk with our staff at 800-421-6289 or you can go online and renew on our secure server at
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Spyke Henry was named the 2008 Washington Kastles Tennis Coach of the Year. Spyke's Wilson High School Boys and Girls teams were undefeated in both the 2007 and 2008 seasons.  He's won the DCIAA title 11 of the last 13 years and has a career record of 98-2.  More importantly, in keeping with the World TeamTennis Kastles' founding principles, Spyke's non-profit organization SAFE works with at-risk youth on character and academic performance.

Dick Bashaw coached the Stowe High School Boy's Tennis Team to the 7th straight Division 11 Championships. The team made history by having all players from one team (Stowe) in the State Individual Tournament, in singles and doubles. The State Tournament is comprised of all levels of players from Vermont. Dick's record for the last four years is 59-1.

Christopher Trieste Named Skyline Conference Coach of the Year

A long time PTR member, Mount Saint Mary College Head Coach, Christopher Trieste, (New Windsor, N.Y.) was named the Skyline Conference Coach of the Year.  Chris led the Blue Knights to their first ever Skyline Conference Championship as the team eared a 5-4 victory over St. Joseph's College.  In addition to the program's first Skyline title, Chris led the Blue Knights to a school-record 14 wins and the team's best winning percentage ever (0.933).
 
The Coach of the Year Award was the first for Chris in his six years at Mount Saint Mary College.

PTR Wins Two 2008 APEX Awards

PTR was presented with two 2008 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence) for TennisPro. This is the 20th Annual APEX Awards,  a competition for writers,  editors, publications staff and business and nonprofit communicators.

One APEX was for the January/February 2007 issue was in the Magazines & Journals category and won for Writing. The other, for the March/April 2007 issue, was in the category of Magazines & Journals - Print Over 32 Pages. Peggy Edwards, PTR Director of Communications, is the editor of TennisPro.

Renew Your PTR Membership Online!

US members – remember, your new billing membership cycle begins September 1st.  With your timely renewal for your 08/09 dues you'll receive a Free Gift. The success of our PTR Drills for Beginners DVD, we have produced Volume II in the series. Renew for 08/09 prior to September 1st, (US members only) and you’ll receive free copy of...

PTR Presents Intermediate Drills

With all the many benefits, PTR Membership is a great value!  Your online subscriptions to TennisOne, Daily Tennis and Coaching Minute more than compensate for the membership dues you pay.   Add TennisPro Magazine and several of our other benefits and you can see why PTR is such a value-added membership.

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