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    <title>Racquet Sports Industry</title>
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   <updated>2013-04-28T21:12:23Z</updated>
    <subtitle>RacquetSportsIndustry.com is the official web site for Racquet Sports Industry magazine</subtitle>
 

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    <title><![CDATA[Our Serve: Tennis &hellip; For Your Life!]]></title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6043</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-02T06:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:12:23Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[To truly grow tennis, we need to emphasize this sport&rsquo;s best selling tool: health and fitness.]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>RSI</name>
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        <![CDATA[To truly grow tennis, we need to emphasize this sport&rsquo;s best selling tool: health and fitness.]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Letters</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6044</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-02T05:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:11:52Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[ 10U Mandate &lsquo;The Right Thing to Do&rsquo; I thought your &ldquo;Our Serve&rdquo; editorial on 10 and Under Tennis (&ldquo;Take a Second Look at 10U Tennis&rdquo;) in the April issue was right on, well-stated and needed! Change is always difficult,...]]></summary>
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        <name>RSI</name>
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        <![CDATA[ 10U Mandate &lsquo;The Right Thing to Do&rsquo; I thought your &ldquo;Our Serve&rdquo; editorial on 10 and Under Tennis (&ldquo;Take a Second Look at 10U Tennis&rdquo;) in the April issue was right on, well-stated and needed! Change is always difficult,...]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Industry News</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6045</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-02T04:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:10:58Z</updated>
    
    <summary> Marketplace Fairness Act Passes Senate There may be good news soon for brick-and-mortar tennis pro and specialty shops. In March, the U.S. Senate, by a large bi-partisan majority, voted for an amendment to the budget bill that would require...</summary>
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        <name>RSI</name>
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         Marketplace Fairness Act Passes Senate There may be good news soon for brick-and-mortar tennis pro and specialty shops. In March, the U.S. Senate, by a large bi-partisan majority, voted for an amendment to the budget bill that would require...
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<entry>
    <title>Retailing 120: Create an Extraordinary Tennis Shopping Experience</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6046</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-02T03:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:10:08Z</updated>
    
    <summary> A great store environment, including display fixtures, lighting and outstanding displays, are essential to attracting shoppers to your specialty tennis retail store today, but they are only the beginning. Here are some tips to bring your store environment to...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>RSI</name>
        <uri>http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/</uri>
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        <category term="Business/Marketing" />
    
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         A great store environment, including display fixtures, lighting and outstanding displays, are essential to attracting shoppers to your specialty tennis retail store today, but they are only the beginning. Here are some tips to bring your store environment to...
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<entry>
    <title>Retailing: Retail Appeal</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6047</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-02T02:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:03:07Z</updated>
    
    <summary>In a multi-channel retail world, how do you stand out from the rest of the crowd? Three tennis retailers serve up strategies.</summary>
    <author>
        <name>RSI</name>
        <uri>http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/</uri>
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        <category term="Business/Marketing" />
    
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        In a multi-channel retail world, how do you stand out from the rest of the crowd? Three tennis retailers serve up strategies.
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<entry>
    <title>Sports Apparel: Trends in High-Tech Fabrics</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6048</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-02T01:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:09:07Z</updated>
    
    <summary>The latest material innovations take performance to a whole new level</summary>
    <author>
        <name>RSI</name>
        <uri>http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/</uri>
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        <category term="Clothing" />
    
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        The latest material innovations take performance to a whole new level
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<entry>
    <title>Facility Managers: Building the Bridge Between Tennis and Fitness</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2013/05/17_facility_managers_building.html" />
    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6049</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-02T00:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:08:25Z</updated>
    
    <summary> In the last several decades, almost any tennis club that could has added a fitness program to their agenda. The extent of that addition depends on the space and the interest of their members. The space that is available...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>RSI</name>
        <uri>http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/</uri>
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        <category term="Business/Marketing" />
    
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         In the last several decades, almost any tennis club that could has added a fitness program to their agenda. The extent of that addition depends on the space and the interest of their members. The space that is available...
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<entry>
    <title>Footwear: Polish Up Your Shoe Sales</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6050</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-01T23:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:07:44Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Provide customers with the models, prices, and especially service, and they&rsquo;ll beat a path to your door.]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>RSI</name>
        <uri>http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/</uri>
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        <category term="Footwear" />
    
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        <![CDATA[Provide customers with the models, prices, and especially service, and they&rsquo;ll beat a path to your door.]]>
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<entry>
    <title>Distinguished Facilities: Five Alive!</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6051</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-01T22:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:03:54Z</updated>
    
    <summary>The outdoor facility winners are excellent examples of hard-court construction.</summary>
    <author>
        <name>RSI</name>
        <uri>http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/</uri>
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        <category term="Courts/Lighting" />
    
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        The outdoor facility winners are excellent examples of hard-court construction.
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<entry>
    <title>Playtest: Gamma Moto 16</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2013/05/14_string_playtest_gamma_moto.html" />
    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6052</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-01T21:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-05-01T01:26:40Z</updated>
    
    <summary> Gamma Moto 16 is a heptagonal (seven-sided) geometric co-polyester monofilament developed for the aggressive baseline player who seeks massive spin and control. According to Gamma, the co-poly material used in Moto is very responsive and provides lots of feedback,...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>RSI</name>
        <uri>http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/</uri>
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        <category term="Playtests" />
    
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         Gamma Moto 16 is a heptagonal (seven-sided) geometric co-polyester monofilament developed for the aggressive baseline player who seeks massive spin and control. According to Gamma, the co-poly material used in Moto is very responsive and provides lots of feedback,...
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<entry>
    <title>Your Serve: Mentoring for Tennis Professionals &#8212; Where Is It?</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://1.6053</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-01T20:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-28T21:02:20Z</updated>
    
    <summary>A longtime industry pro says everyone wins with a structured mentoring program.</summary>
    <author>
        <name>RSI</name>
        <uri>http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/</uri>
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        A longtime industry pro says everyone wins with a structured mentoring program.
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<entry>
    <title>Longoria extends record streak in at the Alamo</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://2.6059</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-01T03:27:33Z</published>
    <updated>2013-05-01T12:11:23Z</updated>
    
    <summary>SAN ANTONIO &#8212; In the shadows of the Alamo, the top female professional racquetball players in the world battled it out in the Championship Final. Two HEAD Penn players met face to face, but only one woman could come out...</summary>
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        <name>RSI news</name>
        
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        <category term="Players" />
    
        <category term="Tournaments/Events" />
    
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        SAN ANTONIO &#8212; In the shadows of the Alamo, the top female professional racquetball players in the world battled it out in the Championship Final. Two HEAD Penn players met face to face, but only one woman could come out...
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<entry>
    <title>CSI star to visit Andre Agassi Prep</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://2.6058</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-01T03:26:24Z</published>
    <updated>2013-05-01T12:09:18Z</updated>
    
    <summary><![CDATA[Students at Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy will meet CSI: Crime Scene Investigation star Elisabeth Shue. Students will participate in a Q &amp; A session and learn about a career in the arts....]]></summary>
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        <name>RSI news</name>
        
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        <category term="Tournaments/Events" />
    
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        <![CDATA[Students at Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy will meet CSI: Crime Scene Investigation star Elisabeth Shue. Students will participate in a Q &amp; A session and learn about a career in the arts....]]>
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</entry>

<entry>
    <title>Antigua Group partners with Doug Cash</title>
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    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://2.6057</id>
    
    <published>2013-05-01T03:24:50Z</published>
    <updated>2013-05-01T12:06:51Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Peoria, AZ &#8212; The Antigua Group, Inc., the official apparel sponsor of the 2013 Family Circle Cup, today announced the beginning of a partnership with tennis industry veteran Doug Cash. With the agreement, Cash will help promote the Antigua Tennis...</summary>
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        <name>RSI news</name>
        
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        <category term="Apparel" />
    
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        Peoria, AZ &#8212; The Antigua Group, Inc., the official apparel sponsor of the 2013 Family Circle Cup, today announced the beginning of a partnership with tennis industry veteran Doug Cash. With the agreement, Cash will help promote the Antigua Tennis...
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<entry>
    <title>Willenborg named PTR College Coach of the Year</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/news/2013/04/chuck_willenborg_named_ptr_col.html" />
    <id>tag:www.racquetsportsindustry.com,2013://2.6055</id>
    
    <published>2013-04-28T23:28:03Z</published>
    <updated>2013-04-29T17:30:12Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Hilton Head Island, SC &#8212; Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show...</summary>
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        <name>RSI news</name>
        
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        <category term="Coaches" />
    
        <category term="Home Display" />
    
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        Hilton Head Island, SC &#8212; Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show...
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