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Hello :
The month seems to have flown by again, maybe because each day has seemingly felt the same as the last. The weather has been great, with record temperatures on more than one occasion. Still, the heat has not deterred people from getting out to play tennis and continue to work on their game. Way to go.
Big congratulations to the Winners Tennis 3.0 USTA Senior ladies team for their championship, winning the Southern California sectionals. They will now be competing at the Nationals in Palm Springs starting October 5-7. Good luck and continued success!
As for other competition the girls' high school season is in full flow with the top schools still heading the rankings. The notable change this year is La Jolla High has moved divisions and now Bishops will be competing against Cathedral Catholic and Canyon Crest Academy for the Division 2 title. The league is also introducing a new regional section for the top team to compete to determine the best high schools in Southern California.
See you on the courts! 
 Greetings from MattWhat Follows the U.S. Open
With the U.S. Open in the rear view mirror...(read more)
Greetings from Joel 
*** Be back next month ***
Greetings from Landon
Andy Roddick's Retirement
It's a shame that Andy Roddick had to retire... (read more)
Greetings from Dean
Serve and Volley
Most players stay back on the baseline... (read more)
Special Columnist
Dr. Todd Plutchok, DC, CCWP
The Three P's
Pasta, pizza, and peanut butter...(read more)
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We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Sincerely,
Matt . Dean . Joel . Landon . Steven
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New Clinic Schedule
(as of 01/01/12)
Please call to confirm (858.754.1160)
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Mon 8:30-10:00am Adult clinic
Mon 10:00-10:30am Adult mini-clinic *
Tues 6:30-8:00pm Adult workout
Thurs 8:30-10:00am Adult clinic
Fri 8:30-10:00am Adult clinic
* mini-clinics will focus on different
strokes every week
(modified schedule due to tennis leagues)
TBD Beginners clinics
Additional clinics can be added upon request!
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Note: Adult clinics will be theme-based, rotating from week to week with topics such as doubles strategy, mixed doubles clinic,
serve & volley training, etc.)
Minis . Juniors . High School . Tournament
Mon.Wed.Fri 3:30-4:30pm Minis Mon.Wed.Fri 4:30-6:00pm Juniors Tue.Thurs 4:00-5:30pm HS.Tournament * Sat 3:00-4:30pm HS.Tournament * Sun 10:00-11:00am Minis * 30-minute conditioning following each session Additional clinics can be added upon request!
As always, we are available for individual or small group lessons. Please call us to book (858.754.1160)
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 Greetings from Matt
What Follows the U.S. Open
With the U.S. Open in the rear view mirror many of us might wonder what to focus our attention on for the rest of the year. Andy Murray has finally won a Grand Slam title and has elevated himself as one of the best players in the men's game today. Serena Williams has won yet another Grand Slam title, demonstrating that she is the best player in the women's game, and as long as she applies herself to achieving her goals will remain the best.
Some of the tournaments that might capture our attention in October would be the women's WTA China Open in Beijing Sept 29 - Oct 5, the men's ATP Master Series event in Shanghai Oct 10 - Oct 14, the ladies season ending championship in Istanbul Oct 23 - Oct 28, followed by the men's Master series event in Paris.
Of interest on the ladies side:
- The women finish almost a month earlier than the men, finishing their year on Oct 28
- Caroline Wozniacki just won the Korea Open, her first title in over a year. She is a former world number one player, who has suffered a loss of form over the last year.
- Ana Ivanovic has steadily made her way back up the rankings and is currently ranked 12th. With her increased confidence and some well-timed results, she could see herself climb higher before the end of the year.
Of interest on the men's side:
- Rafa Nadal might miss the rest of the year all together and there are concerns about him bring ready for the Australian Open next year.
- Andy Murray has points to defend in Japan and Shanghai, where he won both titles last year. This should help his confidence as he finishes this year.
- Roger Federer also had an incredible finish after last year's U.S. Open. He won titles in Basel, Paris, and the season ending championships in London.
- Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, had an incredible beginning of the year last year but faltered down the stretch. Still, I believe he will be a contender in every tournament he plays this time around.
Usually during this time of year, the top players are winding down after such a long season. However, there is one final tournament for both men and women where the top eight players compete to see who ends the year as number one in the world. There have been years when the number one spot was never in question because players had such remarkable year. This actually happened last year when Novak Djokovic was number one. This year could see a dogfight to the end.
As it stands right now the top players are:
Ladies:
1. Victoria Azarenka
2. Maria Sharapova
3. Agnieszka Radwanska
4. Serena Williams
5. Petra Kvitova
6. Angelique Kerber
7. Sara Errani
8. Na Li
Men:
1. Roger Federer
2. Novak Djokovic
3. Andy Murray
4. Rafa Nadal
5. David Ferrer
6. Tomas Berdych
7. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
8. Juan Martin Del Potro
It should be an exciting end to 2012 and it will certainly be fun to watch.
Thanks again for all your continued support.
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Greetings from Joel
*** Be back next month ***
See you soon, mates!
Joel Myers
Tennis Director
Manchester Grand Hyatt
Sheraton Harbor Island
(949) 485-8679
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Greetings from Dean
Serve and Volley
Most players stay back on the baseline after their serve in singles and doubles. To put more pressure on the returner, especially in doubles, coming to the net right after the serve is very effective. Using more spin and less power allows more time to follow the serve into the net. I like to hit a topspin serve to the backhand side in order to have an easier return to try to volley. Following the ball into the net makes it difficult for the opponents to pass the players at the net and helps your partner to be more aggressive as well.
Make sure to split step just before the return is hit just in case the ball coming off their racquet is a lob or has been hit with a different angle than expected. If it is a short ball then follow it up to go forward toward the net for an easier shot. If they hit the return well and force you to take the volley just beyond or at the service line, remember to move forward after the first volley and try not to get caught in no-man's land or staying on the service line. As soon as possible try to move closer to the net for an easier shot to win the point.
Look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Dean Hodsman
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Greetings from Landon
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Andy Roddick's retirement
It's a shame that Andy Roddick had to retire from tennis to truly be appreciated. A onetime world number one, a Grand Slam singles champion, and a Davis Cup stalwart for the U.S., he spent nearly a decade in the top 10 and won 32 titles. He will be missed.
Reactions to his retirement:
Mary Joe Fernandez: I'm still choked up about it. I didn't see it coming this quickly. I mean, it's hard, two of my favorite champions [Kim Clijsters] going out. So, it's hard to process...His dreams came true, he became No. 1, he won the Davis Cup, he won the U.S. Open. I'm going to miss him.
Serena Williams: I was thinking, 'Please change your mind.' Ever since I have been on tour, it feels like Andy has been there. He has been great for American tennis, great for the US Open, doing so much, playing so well, just being such a great player. He has a great attitude and a lot of people look up to him. It's incredibly sad for me to lose a friend on tour. It's going to be hard.
Roger Federer: He could have gotten that title [referring to Wimbledon]. That's what I said about him in 2009. He deserves this title as well. In my mind, he is a Wimbledon champion and a wonderful ambassador for the game. I'm thankful for everything he's done for the game, especially here for tennis in America.
Ryan Harrison: The consistency of every day -- every day, working, being out there, putting in time and effort. It's 100 percent... If you're going to do it halfway, there's no point in doing it at all. That's what he taught me. That's what he's done throughout his career and that's what he's all about.
James Blake: His career has been incredible. He's been such a stalwart in Davis Cup. I can never repay him for winning me a Davis Cup, for being the anchor on that team, clinching every match that year, just about. It's a great friendship. That will continue, but we'll miss his career, his charisma on the court, his excitement, what he brought to the game. He was a leader in the locker room, leader hanging out at Davis Cup, playing cards, doing whatever. He's definitely just a great leader.
Sam Querrey: He's been my biggest role model the last 10 years playing tennis, watching tennis. He's been a great guy, a great leader to us all. Nice and kind, really generous to the up-and-comers. For me, for Harrison, for the 18-year-olds now, he's just an unbelievable champion, a Hall of Famer, just a great guy, great person for the sport the last 12 years.
Wife, Brooklyn Decker: I know one person who's really excited about Andy Roddick's announcement [referring to their bulldog pet, Billie Jean].
Andy Roddick: I won't be a deadbeat dad anymore [referring to bulldog pet, Billie Jean].
Roddick is now focusing his time on his Foundation. Recently, the Andy Roddick Foundation raised over $1 million at its annual gala. He has now raised well over $10 million to help fund youth programs at a new 10,000 square-foot, eight-court tennis and learning facility in Austin. He has always made 'giving back' a part of his career. His Foundation was established to affect the lives of youth in under-served communities through education and sports-based mentoring to prepare these youths to succeed in life.
In 2004 he was awarded the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for his charity efforts. Other award recipients have included Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter, Gustavo Kuerten, Carlos Moya, Roger Federer, Ivan Ljubicic, James Blake, Rafael Nadal.
Good luck!
See you on the courts!
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The Three P's
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Chiropractic Care and the Road to Good Health
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We need to make sure we have every advantage so as to do well in our increasingly stressful world. Good health is a key factor that impacts all aspects of our daily affairs. Therefore, taking steps to ensure optimal wellness provides a payoff in multiple arenas.
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These steps include making sure we're eating nutritious foods. Importantly, these steps also include getting regular chiropractic care. Nutritious foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, organic grains, healthy sources of protein, and plenty of water, provide the building blocks for active cells, tissues, and organs. Regular chiropractic care helps ensure that these valuable resources get used properly. When information is flowing freely between the nerve system and the digestive system, thanks to regular chiropractic care, you're able to put that good food you're eating to work.
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Pasta, pizza, and peanut butter. We've all been there. For some of us, these three delicious, yet nutritionally limited, pantry items constituted our three main food groups for months, if not years of our 20s and 30s, possibly even our 40s. But there comes a time when the party's over and we need to deal with reality in the form of tight clothes that used to fit nicely, expanding waistlines, and other unwanted signs of overweight and general lack of fitness.
The fact is that each of the three Ps is high in nutritive value when they are composed of organic ingredients. Pasta that is not organic probably is manufactured from processed flour and has lost most of its original nutritional quality. The same is true for pizza and peanut butter. Organic pizza actually covers three food groups - grains, fruits and vegetables, and dairy. Organic peanut butter is high in protein and essential fatty acids. So the three Ps are good for you. The problem, of course, is when they represent the majority of your weekly food intake.
What is a "well-rounded, healthful food plan", actually? The basic answer is provided by the well-known food pyramid. The federal government (the U.S. Department of Agriculture) has recently replaced the traditional food pyramid with MyPlate, which is simplistic and not necessary an improvement.
The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has designed a Healthy Eating Plate graphic which is more detailed and provides better guidance. The general rules are to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, fill one-quarter of your plate with whole grains, and fill one-quarter of your plate with a protein source such as fish, chicken, beans, and/or nuts. The Healthy Eating Plate reminds people to drink plenty of water and to use healthy oils. The graphic contains information on choosing whole grains and how to select healthy fruits and vegetables.
Overall, this tool is an excellent resource and may be used in combination with the Healthy Eating Pyramid, created by the Department of Nutrition at HSPH. When a family takes the action steps recommended by these tools and applies the "five to stay alive" rule (the recommendation to eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables each day),1 both adults and children will be well on their way to improved health and wellness.2
Eating a well-rounded diet takes some effort. That's a main reason why so many adults default to the three Ps. Pasta, pizza, and peanut butter are not only fun to eat, they are also easy to prepare. But over time, relying on the three Ps for your nutritional needs will lead to problems.3 In contrast, the guidelines recommended by the Healthy Eating Plate, in association with "five to stay alive" principle, will provide a delicious, nutritionally sound food plan. We greatly assist our long-term health and that of our children when we begin to recognize the value of these guidelines, and are willing to spend a little extra time and effort at the market and in the kitchen to put the recommendations into action.
1Liu RH: Potential synergy of phytochemicals in cancer prevention: mechanism of action. J Nutr 134(Suppl 12):3479S-3485S, 2004
2Wang YC, et al: Reaching the health people goals for reducing childhood obesity: closing the energy gap. Am J Prev Med 42(5):437-444, 2012
3Drewnowski A, et al: Sweetness and food preference. J Nutr 142(6):1142S-1148S, 2012
Stay well, stay strong!
Dr. Todd Plutchok, DC, CCWP
Dr. Plutchok is one of the Sports Rehab Practitioners at The League Sports Rehab & Chiropractic Clinic, specializing in Active Release Techniques (ART) biomechanics, and full sports chiropractic treatment.
Active Release Technique Provider
www.TheSportsAndWellnessDC.com
Twitter: DoctorPlu
Office: (858) 452-3734
Fax: (858) 452-6666
The League Sports Injury Rehab
4510 Executive Dr. Plaza 5
San Diego, CA 92121
www.TheLeagueRehab.com
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