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World Famous Coach Gavin Hopper to Join David Porter as Speakers at Foundation Awards Banquet on December 11
World Class International Junior Exhibition Set for December 12 at CORP Tennis Complex
Adult and Junior High Performance Clinics Scheduled for December 12 & 13

LEARN TO TRAIN HOW THE PROS TRAIN!!!

Dr. Gavin Hopper, an ATP and WTA internationally renown coach will join USPTA President and national Coach of the Year David Porter as featured speakers at the Hawaii-Pacific Tennis Foundation's Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet at the Okinawan Center in Waipio Gentry on Thursday, December 11 from 6 to 9 pm. Hopper, a professor in sports science at Australia's Bond University will talk about "Life on the Pro Tour". Dr. Hopper has coached over a decade on the ATP and WTA Tours and has coached such notables as Pat Cash, Monica Seles, Mark Philippousis, Wally Masur, Amanda Coetzer, Malivia Washington, Iva Majoli, Tommy Haas and others. Hopper's presentation will feature examples of excellence and humor.

Dr. David Porter, USPTA national president and Men's and Women's coach of the perennial national champion BYU-Hawaii tennis teams will speak on "the Qualities of a Champion". Porter, always an informative and entertaining speaker, will discuss what it takes to succeed not only in the tennis world, but in life generally.

Hopper will conduct a High Performance Junior Clinic on Friday, December 12 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. The group is limited to a maximum of 8 players and will feature world class drills and training how the world's top professionals train. Hopper's experience as a coach of world champions will help show clinic participants the tools for success and achievement. The clinic will conclude at 7:30 pm with an exhibition featuring Jade Hopper, one of the best 12 and under girls in the world. Jade is the youngest athlete to ever sign an endorsement contract with Fila. Ranked #1 in Australia 12 and Under for 2002 and 2003, Jade is considered by many as the best 12 and under girl in the world. She has represented Australia individually and in international team events since the age of 10. She has tournament wins worldwide and has played international exhibitions since 7 years old, including sessions with Monica Seles and Anna Kournikova. Jade is also the youngest ever recipient of the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) Scholarship.

The exhibition and junior clinic will also feature 11 year old Ben Mitchell. Ben is ranked #1 in Australia in the 11 and under boys division and #2 in the 12 and unders. He has won international events and has represented Australia in international team competition since age 10.

The exhibition will start at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 12 at CORP and is free to the public.

While the Friday High Performance Junior Clinic is limited to 8 junior players, Dr. Hopper is opening up a clinic for adults and other juniors on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. The session will work on stroke production, physical training and strategy with a focus on training how the top professionals training. All participants will eat a cookout lunch at 12:30.

The cost for clinic participants is $50 for Foundation members and $65 for nonmembers. Tickets for the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet are still available at $50 for the general public and $45 for Foundation members. Those wishing to attend the Awards Banquet and Clinic will pay only $85 for both events. To reserve a spot for the Banquet or any of the clinics, or for more information, e-mail the Foundation at dav@hawaiitennis.org or call (808) 677-1334.