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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P695 ROLLAND MOORE TENNIS PRO SHOP CONCESSIONAIRELewis Tennis Inc. 764 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. Naples, FL 34108 (941) 598-3025 9 Request for Proposal # P-sue Rolland Moore Tennis Pro Shop Concession October 4, 1998 LEWIS TENNIS INC. Re: Company Representative Larry J. Lewis President, Lewis Tennis Inc. 764 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. Naples, FL 34108 (941)598-3025 LEWIS TENNIS INC. Programming' Rolland Moore/Fort Collins Note: Details on lessons and programs are included on following pages 1. Lesson Proarams A. Adult 1. Senior 2. Tennis USA programs 3. Aerobic drill L 5. 6. Junior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 9. 10. 4. Daytime & evening Private and group lessons Mini -camps Tennis USA Programs 4 years through 18 yrs. Competitive - junior excellence Summer camps Rainbow Tennis - an exciting goal oriented program No or low cost instruction for disadvantaged Private and group lessons High School Team preparation 2. Other Proamms A. Adult programs 1. USA Team Tennis 2. Leagues 3. Round robin socials 4. Challenge Ladder 5. Tournaments 6. Game arrangement 7. Theme events 8. Tencap rating system B. Junior Programs 1. Tournaments 2. Rainbow Tennis programs 3. Round Robins C. Special Events 1. Mental conditioning 2. Sports medicine 3. Parent/child days 4. Instructor workshops 5. Tennis manufacturer demo days 6. Rainbow tennis extravaganzas 3. Grant Proarams A. Special Olympics B. Wheelchair Clinics C. Visual and Hearing Impaired D. Disadvantaged juniors League Play at All Levels Teams are available for women's, men's and mixed dou- bles leagues, competing at vari- ous times of the day and evening. These teams give the player an opportunity to compete with area dubs in a team atmosphere. Round Robins Round robin events are schedu- led on a regular basis for women's, men's and mixed dou- bles play. Players rotate partners and opponents each round. This is a great way for new players to meet new partners. Challange Ladder The ladder is available for singles, doubles, mixed doubles and for men, women, seniors, and juniors. The ladder is great for encouraging competition. New ratings are posted twice a month. Tennis USA Programs ' TENNIS FREE FOR ALL - A huge carnival event to encourage new players to enter the game. Free for adults and juniors. This would be a kickoff forths season • USA TENNIS 1-2-3 a progression of group lessons for new players USA TEAM TENNIS - competitive play which follows the 1-2-3 program Programs for the Challenged Free lesson programs for the challenged are important in achieving the goal. of including all sections of the community in the facility's activities. Special Oiym- pians, wheel chair players and the visual and hearing impaired are included in these programs. Junior Development for the Disadvanged Free programs for disadvarda- ged children are offered as a means to encourage participation in a healthy alternative to drugs. Program is supported through local sponsors. Game Arrangement Game am3ngement is an impor- tant function of a tennis facility. If players have compatible part- ners they are more likely to stay involved in the game. Special Events Special presentations on sports psychology, physical conditioning and sports medicine educate the player on how to perform at their peak without risking injury. "Demo Days' give players an opportunity to try out racquets in a fun atmosphere. Tournaments Junior and adult tournaments are an important part of the com- petfttve players program. Both sanctioned and non -sanctioned tournaments are held for all levels and ages. The goal of every lesson program is to enhance each player's enjoyment of the game by improving technique, strategy, mental awareness, and conditioning. The programs are designed to help each player reach their goals whether they are to win the state title or to play a fun social game of mixed doubles! Private Lessons Individual lessons are a great way to help you improve your game. Whether you are a begin- ner needing to learn the basic strokes or an experienced player who wants to work on a specific weakness, a private lesson pro- vides the most intensive way to improve your game. Doubles Clinics Learn the art of doubles. Dis- cover the strategies, court posi- tions and ball placements that will make you a formidable dou- bles player. Players participate in drills and strategy sessions designed to quicldy teach you to play and enjoy doubles. Mini Camps Mini camps provide you with an opportunity to work on all aspects of your tennis game over a concentrated period of time. The schedule is varied and fast paced so that you will feel challenged. The camps focus on various themes such as doubles play, stroke production and men- tal conditioning. f Junior Program "Rainbow Tennis" is a goal oriented program for beginning through intermediate juniors where players participate in achieving levels corresponding to the colors of the rainbow. It is a great way for the junior player to learn the fundamentals of the game while experiencing the fun and excitement of this unique program. Junior Excellence Program Toumament playing juniors will find a challenging program of mental and physical conditioning, stroke production, competitive drills, and match analysis to im- prove their competitive edge and help them on their way to the top. of their games. Junior Camps The camps are for all levels and ages of juniors. Players will learn proper fundamentals, improve stroking technique and match play. Sportsmanship and learning to compete will be an important part of the program. Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Clinics Weekly clinics are held for players that have never played the game or are top ranked com- petitors. Beginning, intermediate and advanced players improve. stroke production, strategies, movement, and mental tough- ness. Video Lesson M a picture is worth a thousand words, just imagine what a video is worth. This is a two hour video stroke evaluation program. We start by video taping each stroke as you are now hitting it, then together we evaluate the stroke mechanics, and decide on adjust- ments and changes to improve the stroke. Under the pro's direction you will then practice the stroke, fol- lowed by another video evalua- tion. At the end of the program you will have a "before and after' video tape covering all the basic tennis strokes. LEWIS TENNIS INC. Re: Operational Days and Hours Monday -Friday 8:OOam to 8:OO13m Saturday 8:OOam to 5:OOpm Sunday Closed This schedule would go into effect June 1 and end August 30. 1 would like to keep the shop open and programs running on a more limited basis during the months of April, May, September, and October. I do not have the needed information at this time to specify what those hours would be. October 4, 1998 LEWIS TENNIS INC. Re: Company Philosophy Concerning Customer Service In my current position as concessionaire and Director of Tennis at Pelican Bay Community Park, I have developed a philosophy of customer service that I would incorporate into the position at Rolland Moore. That philosophy is as follows: 1) Each and every person that enters the facility is greeted with the purpose of making them feel wanted and at home. 2) Each and every customer is questioned as to their ability, wants, desires, and time restrictions in pursuing their tennis activities. 3) Each and every customer is made aware of the programs available. 4) The player is signed up for the activities that fit their ability, finances, and time frame. 5) Each employee is trained in their particular area whether it be pro shop assistant or instructor in order to deliver the highest quality of service. 6) When a customer is unhappy with the program they are involved in a change is made when possible, when not, the customer receives a refund. 7) When a customer offers a suggestion, the suggestion is valued and acted upon if deemed to be an improvement'in the operation. LEWIS TENNIS INC. Re: Pricing a. Annual Payment to the City for Pro Shop Concession 5% of Gross Receipts b. Annual Rental Payment for City's Ball Machine, if rented I would purchase my own machine or would purchase City's machine if agreeable. c. Annual Rental Payment for City's ALPHA Stringing Machine, if rented I would purchase my own machine or would purchase City's machine if agreeable. Cost to the public for the following services: a. Ball Machine Rental, per hour $10 b. Private Lessons, per hour (rates designed to give students options) $25/hr (Instructor) $35/hr (USPTA or USPTR Certified Professional) $45/hr (Larry Lewis) It is my intention to spend my time directing programs - not giving private lessons, thus the reason for this price c. Semi -private Lessons, per hour $30/hr (Instructor) (rates designed to give students options) $40/hr (USPTA or USPTR Certified Professional) $50/hr (Larry Lewis) It is my intention to spend my time directing programs - not giving semi -private lessons, thus the reason for this price d. Racquet Stringing, each $18 Synthetic Gut $22-$30 Top Quality Gamma Strings WL614SYAOAa OUTSTANDING TENNIS FACILITY AWARD To: For: PMCAN BAY PARK TENNIS Date Steven K. Champlin Chairman USTA Technical Committee No Text �Q coumz courrrx GovearMEvT DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT October 4, 1998 To Whom It May Concern: 3300 SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD NAPLES, FLORIDA 33999 (941) 353-0404 FAX (941) 353-1002 A CERTIFIED BLUE CHIP COMMUNITY I would like to take a few minutes to introduce Mr. Larry Lewis. I have had the pleasure to work with Mr. Lewis for the past two years and I would like to endorse most highly Mr. Lewis as a facility manager and a teaching professional. Mr. Lewis has been the contracted tennis pro and tennis facility manager for the Parks and Recreation Department at Pelican Bay Community Park for the past two years. During this time he has demonstrated to be one of the most knowledgeable and professional individuals in regard to tennis program implementation, teaching, management skills and facility maintenance that I have had the pleasure to work with during my tenure with the Collier County Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Lewis has implemented many new and exciting programs at the facility and due to his hard work and dedication the tennis facility received a United States Tennis Association honor as one of the best small facilities in the country for 1997. Mr. Lewis is always willing to improve the service to the public and has always considered customer service as his top priority. Mr. Lewis has always been very professional in his approach to the management of the facility and is always striving to make it the best it can be. Since Mr. Lewis has been contracted to run the facility, he has provided the community with big name tennis professionals to perform clinics at the park and these events have produced very positive response from the community. Other programs have also been very successful and the public has been very supportive of these programs. Again, it has been my pleasure to work with Larry. He has been an asset to our programming in the field of tennis for the Department. If I may be of further assistance to you in regard to Mr. Lewis's qualifications, please contact me. My telephone number is (941) 353-0404. Sincerely, -41� -442 Murdo Smith, Recreation Manager Department of Parks and Recreation Cambier's tennis facility recognized By TOM RIFE Sports Editor Some local residents may take the tennis facility at Cambier Park for granted. But pro Larry Lewis wants everyone to know that Cambier matches up with some of the best public complexes in the nation. And now he has the ammu- nition to prove it. The United States Tennis w" Association has singled out the ' Gambier facflf- ty as one of nine winners in its Lewis 1991 USTA Tennis Facility Award competi- tion. Public complexes considered were broken down into the catego- ries of small and large. With its 14 courts, Cambier competes in the from IC ■ Local tennis, 6C group for larger parks The USTA started the recogni- tion program for public facilities 10 years ago. The purpose is to promote the construction of public tennis outlets by parks, schools and industry. "It is our hope that recognition this center receives as a USTA award winner will stimulate the allocation of additional municipal funds for the expansion of the fa- cility and the promotion of recre- ational tennis programs," says Henry Talbot, director of oper- ations of the USTA's Princeton, N.J., office. "The facility we have here is a great one, there's no question about it," Lewis says. "But we're still not even close to being what we could be, even without having to make a large See CAMBIER, Page 6C :-Park-receives -national lay of money," he adds. Before hooking up with the is Community Services De- tment nearly three years ago, via taught tennis in venues ging from Vail and Fort tins, Colo., to Lake Tahoe, Nev., I Cleveland, Ohio. Of the 14 courts at Naples' mtown complex, nine are hard its and five are the clay -like r-Tru surface. Eleven are light- 4- The courts, and their '�¢taintenance, were part of the .,evaluation process for the awards, ,,4s well as the number and quality r.ef the programs — including spe- llbal instruction —offered. In 1990, Lewis said there were xroughly 650 Cambier Park tennis permits issued, accounting for about two-thirds of the facility's overall business. Walk-in players pay a fee for court use. "The large majority of our players prefer to play on the clay courts," Lewis says. "While there is a limit to the amount of space we have to expand in, converting some of the existing hard courts to clay would be of great benefit." Lewis and his staff of four op- erate out of a small pro shop/ office. The daytime staff includes Kay Granger, Jim Ferraro and Linda Lindsey. Supervising the evening play is Victor Zeedyk. Le- wis from time to time is assisted by local instructors Jeff Wagner and Russell Dean. "One of the things that is real- ly needed is a pro shop or small clubhouse that would have res- trooms and a shower area," Lewis recognition says. "I think it would have a big impact on increasing our mem- bership. We have a lot of working people who play who would really take advantage of something like that. . "I've never seen a tennis com- munity like this one;" Lewis adds. s great to see. There's a full range of players, young and old. There's a good atmosphere for tennis here. I think part of that is due to the cooperation among the area professionals." Lewis said future upgrades of the complex should include such things as seating for 500 spectators, improved lighting and landscaping. It's nice to be thought of as one of the best in the country already," he says. "And as Naples _. grows and we get more and more players, Cambier has to keep updating and growing, too." . 8 Lighted Har-tru Courts * Pro Shop * Racquet Sales * Stringing * Lessons OPEN Leagues USA Team Tennis Mixed Night Leagues *Play once a week for 7 weeks Beginner Wed 6:30PM with players of your own ability 3.0 Tuesday 6:30PM *Court time guaranteed without 3.5 Monday 6:30PM calling *Play with a different partner each week *Check pro shop for starting dates Non-member $52 Silver $31 Gold $18 Patrons League & USTA Interclub Leagues *Must be a member of Pelican Bay Park *Leagues are held in fall, winter, and spring *Team practice each week $30 per session (Practice is additional fee) (Turh JOAAB 3025 Round Robins Women 3.0.............Thurs 8:00am Women 3.5.............Wed 9:30am Women 4.0 .....Tues/Thur 9:30am Men 3.0....................Thurs 8:00am Men 3.5....................Thurs 9:30am Men 4.0.....................Tues 9,30am Mixed Beginner .... Mon 9,30am Mixed 3.0&above... Thur 7:00pm 3.0&above... Sat 9:30am Men 4.0......................Fri. 5:30pm Singles Mxd Dbles Night..Fri 6:30pm Silver $4 Gold $2 COURT AND MEMBERSHIP FEES (Add 6%tar) Non-member court fee $6.13 per person/1 %zhrs Gold Membership (no additional ct. fees) Single $375 Couple $575 Silver Membership ($2.50 ct. fee) Single $175 Couple $250 Q0 Monthly Membership (no additional ct. fees) Single $75 ��e��41 (7 DAY IN ADVANCE COURT RESERVATION FOR MEMBERS) Qo� e Seti Tennis Director Larry Lewis USPTA C Head Pro Derin Riley USPTA ✓ TENNIS MAGAZINE TENNIS TIP: Instructional Article 1982 HIT DOWN THE PIPE ,'our highest percentage shot when 'the fine. Why? First because you 'are needed to send theball suc-y You get into a crosscourt rally is to have less margin for error. But besstuliy on a new course.•,. return the ball in the same direction beyond that, it's much tougher to So go with the percentages in from which it came. To help you do hit a ball in a direction that's differ crosscourt rallies and hit down the that successfully, Imagine that ant from the one in which your pipe by meeting the ball squarely there's a pipeline across the net opponent's shot approached you with your racquet face. You won't between you and,your opponent, ' , Relatively small, but Important have to orry as much about and simply hit down that pipe. - changes in racquet angle at contact angles if'you use a pipeline to It's usually a mistake to change the flow of a point b success. P Y going down Larry J. Lewis�� , USPTAJ. ` x Wlckenburg Inn Wlckenburg Ariz m,cw5 t K t t � Z *f r s , = r { ,4G Xyirl+ii,i2r x t4 A A WF-�^F t{- r Y 4)(! P % .� [, xt WCG st rM1'"^Sr•,Y.�{[tp`fS+wF.t !t 4' AYE'S ) r "• Y�Y �}'tr :N MF h n 3 y � Y(' it yF}+�.r4i i Tw yZy'�"4 iCM1% y A 1 Y t'J S l✓ I. T' `'aim'{�>YN.". j?✓ Y p V c�iPN ?E¢ YPi r }}, _ Reviewed and approved by TENNIS magazine% - Instruction Advisory Board' z•• " 900 y}. TENNIS MAGAZINE Instructional Article August 1984 :Balance the scales for solid ground strokes Your opponent is out of position during a rally and a relatively flat drive into the 1_ open comer of the court should cement; ;ahe point for you. Somehow,_ though • .,; "r g your shot finds the net. What happened? Flat ground -stroke drives don't dear the net by as substantial a margin as 'shots hit with heavy topspin. So good r ` Vt t balance and stroking form are essenhaLifr % ;If you find that your drives are catching "'the net or sailing long too"frequently ri A 4 ,you, might be dipping one of Ott" your shoulders at impact and throwing off *� •" "' your balance. `sa To solve the problem on drives, imr_ agine there's a large set of scales bal p anted across your shoulders. Your goal Y :' I to prevent them from tipping by keep. ing your shoulders as level as possible during your stroke. That way, your bal lanced ground -stroke drives will add to your attack. ?^ {stability "mil i .fir 4XV irry 1 . Us Wickenbu Wickenburg, A Reviewed and applwed by a panel of TENNIS magazine bstruction Editors. 2a TENNWAugw l984 LOCAL TENNIS NEWSPAPER Distributed to 2,000 Tennis Players In Naples Edited & Published by Larry & Jan Lewis x,JEIP]ulna Jan/Feb 1992 Tennis No Tennis is a Dance byLany✓. Lewis Do you ever notice how the pros make it look so easy? Not just the tennis pros, but professional ath- letes and top amateurs in all the sports. They move with an ease and grace that most of us only dream about The factors that these athletes have in common are a relaxed motion and a rhythm that can best be described as a dance. So why not dance out on the court, Instead of the usual strug- gle? The idea is to find a rhythm and a relaxed fluid motion in both your movement to the ball and the actual stroke. How do you find a rhythm? A number of years ago, I encoun- tered a tennis pro in Dallas who used a technique he called, the 'rhythm method'. You've probably heard of the term, but not as it is applied to hitting a tennis ball. His technique consisted of returning each shot at the same pace his opponent hit it to him. He returned a slow ball with a slow ball, a fast ball with a fast ball, and so forth. By getting into the rhythm of this opponent's shots this way, he was able to be extremely consistent, rarely missing a shot, and was able to control the placement of his shots; so as to constantly keep his opponent moving. His concent- ration was also excellent because Continued on Page 2 Chris Gamer, Winner of Top Gun Give Something byAan Kuykendai/ In the basic cycle of life we receive and we give back in return. As, infants and as children we receive, love and care from our parents and then when we grow up and have a family we give back in return, providing our own children with love and care. In this fabulous society we live in we receive much and we should give something back. We receive all the comforts and protection of modern society and we try to give back through service to our fellow man in various activities and pro- jects such as charitable organiza- tions, scout work, volunteer nurs- ing, civil club work, etc. So it should be in tennis. From tennis we receive many things -many benefits: Enjoy- ment of fresh air and sunshine. Healthful exercise. Pride of accomplishment in winning a match, a game, a point. Pride In our children when they learn to play, a healthy outlet for their energies - an outlet that makes for a clean, happy life. A source of getting acquainted and making friends Back wherever we go. These things we receive and we should be willing to give back something in return. There is much to be done - to make tennis a better sport for everyone to help create more and better facili- ties - to bring the game to more people - to help the beginner - to develop our youth - to make the United States stronger in this sport in which we should rightfully be the leading nation. We can start in our own family. Are we enjoying the game and leaving a spouse or parent, or children sitting at home? The first step 'should be to help bring the Continued on PageB Ej 140 .� s-1+•4�Y4LL61s�L. ►i►IM ', '. 3 a a er a a� 8 be pf;d naYn $p aea m4erizedhadenge I sddari'�ec�" ed b Gambler art di[ecEo a uson d1 el s lenoisFWAMw tote 'er u IW a Sa da at pp �y a lie c`ombi" ark.,�ete ' thaa$OO,plapers eher ed cNoo"s'adar- �e++B�1nA�1��t: � wlsenois i the _ .rt oontRat a W �e local tennis `eEshe Paetub( O ckets a new 18 ' • e driv 1 P Y `and q tlon �� "wile; of alar ill eVe - - - ee anil Ea e he laddeder a 'M�de LEWIS TENNIS SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP The goal of the Lewis Tennis School Summer Camp is to provide a fun environment for each athlete to learn and perfect the skills that will help him or her reach their potential on the court. The young athlete will learn techniques in tennis that will enhance physical and mental performance in any sport they wish to participate in. The camp also focuses on sportsmanship and healthy, positive, competitive attitudes. The camp is designed for beginning through advan- ced players, ages 7-16 years. Players are encouraged to participate in weekly interclub matches held Wednesday after- noons. PHYSICAL TRAINING TECHNIQUES "6YanechanAce/iyConl rx Techn/que "VdwAaa4mss *,6W1Mach/ems •6f9/anceDii//s "PtayAcebn Dn//s "Supeit1i'edMatch Play MENTAL TRAINING TECHNIQUES •Goa/Selhhg "How to Pedonn 6&&Ar/n Camaet*ti 7 "H0wtoAmwdCho1d1?g ' /m ovnving Con<idence 'Menta//yP�padnglor CavnA NiW "/mpmving Cavaaemdan on Maximum of 6 Students per Instructor TIMES: 9:00-Noon Monday through Friday DATES: June 14 - July 30 COST: $90 per week (You may sign up for one or more weeks) `1 Camp Director Larry Lewis Larry Lewis brings 24 years of professional teaching experience to the students of Lewis Tennis School. He has directed programs at Cambier Park since 1988 and has been involved with some of the country's top tennis facilities over the years. Larry has worked extensively with junior players while directing camps in Colorado, Penn- sylvania and Arizona. In 1986 he traveled to the Peoples' Republic of China to present a series of workshops for China's top junior players and tennis coaches. He has produced the video, "Simple Guide to Teaching Beginning Tennis" as an aid for instructors and parents in working with children. LEWIS TENNIS SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY WOMW AM end aW420Prtg Me srf///s nb//e /JI!//i(0i� doe A7Y//Ji bobn d7 8 &bJ*W 0141Wnrs' Teni R' S pro By KEVIN COLEMAN far The Cabradmn The Great Wail of Chia, stretching 1,500 miles east to west from the Gulf of Chihli of the Yellow Sea to a point in Central Asia, V the oniy structuro on Earth visible from outer *pace. The fortification, which has parts dating back to the eth cen- tury B.C., was originally built to Protect China from the maraud- ing Hum of the North. But I.erry Lewia, a teaching profe=l at the Fort Collins Tennis Center, visions a different use for the earth and masonry piece of architecture. "I would like to see one billion Chinese lined up (and) h=1 1 ground stroke. off the Great Wall," mid Lewis. If the Wall ever becomes a playback for young, aspiring Chl- nese tennis players under leader Deng Xiaoping's social reforma. tion programs, Lewis will have played a small role in the pro. cess. On February 12, the Poudre High School 'graduate will embark on a three-week teaching tour of China with stops In Shang- hai, Kunming and Beijing (Peking). Lewis will conduct two, I6-hour tennis workshops for Chinese instructors — one In Shanghai and one in Kunming — covering everything from equipment and mechanics to mental prepam. lion. "My theme for the trip Is trying to correlate Western Ideas of stroke mechanics and more of the technical Ideas of tennis and try to mesh that with the Eastern ideas of relaxation, balance and meditation — more of the mental aspects of the game," mid Lewis. The 35-yearold said he would like to help the Chinese adopt ten. nis Into their daily routine the way Americana Incorporate physical fitness programs Into their business days. For the last flue yeah, Lewl. has devoted.hlmself to the mental aspects of tennis, authoring men- tal conditioning places for news. Pape" and developing programs or players to help them Improve their mental preparation for a match. "A lot of It is just trying to help to serve up lessons The (bt?radcan, Thursday, )6uary 30, tgm Spor, )3 I; — Chinese stvie To Whom It May Concern: Flo k 0416 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT June 5, 1992 Re: Larry Lewis Tennis Professional Larry Lewis has been the City's Tennis Professional since 1988. Throughout his tenure he has made a variety of positive contributions to the community as well as the City .� of Naples. He has stimulated interest in the sport and increased membership levels within the City's Tennis program. The City is also very proud of the 1991 USTA Tennis Facility award that he received for our program resulting in being identified as one of nine winners in this category. In addition, he has promoted locally oriented programs for youth and has developed a professional level of instruction clinics and challenges. Larry has provided an avenue to address a professional level of tennis instruction and back up support through as onsite pro shop which has been enjoyed by the avid recreational tennis user. His interest and dedication to tennis is visibly apparent through the aforementioned contributions and programs as well as demonstrating the excellence of his capabilities. Sincerely, KJR:dm Kevin J. Rambosk Interim Community Services Director 735 EIGHTH STREET, SOUTH • NAPLES, FLORIDA 33940 NDE CLUB , P.O. Box 1070, Boca Grande, Florida 33921-1070 May 18, 1995 To Whom It May Concern: Phone (813) I would recommend without hesitation Mr. Larry Lewis for any tennis related job whether it be a teaching position or in a managerial capacity. In my opinion, Lary has a wide range of knowledge and experience to draw on which would be an asset to any tennis facility. I had an excellent rapport with him and his regular communication kept me abreast of what was happening in the tennis department. Larry has been our head professional at the Boca Grande Club during the 1994-1995 season. His talent, flexibility and personality allows him to work equally well with all ages from juniors to senior tennis players, from beginners to tournament level. Our clientele at the Club includes some of the most affluent individuals in the U.S. and Europe. Larry showed an outstanding ability in servicing these members and dealing with any problems that arose. He provided a personal touch for the members that is part of the ambiance of the Boca Grande Club. Unique and well run programming is a must for a Club like ours. The members expect it and we feel that Larry has done an excellent job providing it. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Yvonne Anderson General Manager r Lotorlo Strirdand Coordinaror of USA Tennis 1.23 5324 Coronado Pukwny Cope Caol, FL 33Y04 QAP 7 Telephone 941 945-4899 Pager 800 443-0567 Fm 941 945-7690 IJNffht) Swas TENNIS ASStxIATION rMd1 stricklandeflarido.usteimmi USTA/Flaido 954 Mll3434 FwRrm SECTION USIA/Fkenln Fm 954 968 3986 October 6, 1998 RE: Recommendation 1'or Larry Lewis To Whom Tt May Concern Working with Larry Lewis in the past few years has been extremely rewarding. Larry is a true leader who possesses the fun -loving sense of humor that,attracts people of all ages. Larry has shown time after time that he has the enthusiasm and dedication to organize city and county projects. This year Larry's USA Tennis Free -For -All Tennis Carnival was a great hit for young and old. Larry had no trouble recruiting other tennis professionals and lots of volunteers to make this event a special kick-off for new tennis players. As usual Larry went the extra effort and acquired a great band which made the carnival outstanding. Larry's professionalism and experience really came through when he assisted in a large three county effort to obtain national grants from the USTA to promote grassroots tennis. Larry's computer skills and input in planning for the future of tennis is Southwest Florida has been greatly appreciated. His leadership in Collier County and the endless hours he spends helping organize the community tennis association in his county is really paying off. l predict the Collier County CTA will soon be one of the top five LTA's in the Florida Section. Larry Lewis gets involved for all the right reasons. Larry is the kind of person I'd always want on my team and I'm sure he'll be a great asset on yours. Sincerely, Loretta Strickland GE' IN TIE GAME CLINICIAN FOR USTA SCHOOLS PROGRAM Instuctor for School Assemblies and Coaches Workshops �.e Fa' �• y, rya !A( a as i '. A9 A i x"( a ' » s .'r. v.l.. »x'`a 4 "{ i - Sf l tP y�i r 1 > C,,,,,, - \A f f., .4 Wlf id 3'�Y r irr i Y, v rti p 1». t ia^ �" a i l.3 ai�"Ltle.a r 4 r �r s k 9 9 ff � � r � '•, � � y h a J A {, 5 { YG k r �ax�#.�ro..w Jr „fix � 'r• x i, r �f^� it � t _ 4 � February 5, 1992 ` � �,�2 � si Fr...r L� i. TM i 7 ��h �•W��-i tl�,�i.��.�. �pay$�r'�'"5+f ;.aN (td �,�f w : ( -.� �+� .- r r r 'h v v r r* 3 r .� v";Frix d, re fx ^i. SH,P 1'F' ✓r x o- Dear Zarrfu y �l'( s �9 t:F' "31i <."'ti. Z�Fs j d•-h 4 � i J.- ^sa •., e a R ?Yrl`�s'�i7�'f r �s,L;�`' y'`.�.ri `Au `+b 0's'^1Fr'�a'aVd'a 'On' behalf of 'the „Naples `Tennis patrons Foundation and the ,Naples Professipnal 'Iennis,l4ssociation ," ivoald Tike to thank '`ou !ery iauch for volunteering your dime to teach 'the Lake -Park elementary School'Clinic Qver 140 children ' enj,.oyed�.the clsnc 2 r °a' ..4-4i' � .: 6 r ': � v :•. pry Y n: f x.) r .2 '� t Y'- n q 1lga n,' thanks for" donating your t e "°fir 3' •r 1'.. r i W ., key.). Sincerely,' #�s<if i #sV ✓r / s ;r . r orb e yr !C I L •_ 1 T � 1 Y. Alm s�I ( P.O. BOX 815 — Naples, Floricla, 3M ' (8M 2V 4701 LEWIS TENNIS INC. Re: Company History and Experience 1) Larry Lewis has been involved in the professional tennis business for 30 years. 2) Lewis Tennis was incorporated in 1994. 3) Lewis Tennis is currently concessionaire for Collier County at its Pelican Bay Community Park Tennis Facility (8 clay courts and pro shop). The facility was awarded "Outstanding Tennis Facility" in the U.S. by the U.S.T.A in 1997. 4) Lewis Tennis previously was an independent contractor for 6 years directing operations for the City of Naples at its Cambier Park Facility for (5 clay courts, 9 hard, and pro shop). The facility was awarded "Outstanding Tennis Facility" in the U.S. by the U.S.T.A in 1991. 5) Lewis currently is president of the Collier County Community Tennis Association. Please see attached resume and statement of capabilities for additional information. Lewis Tennis Inc. As Director Lary✓. Lewis 7641 wdeibi/IBeachRd. Nap/es, Rhpida 34108 (941f M--X25 ❑ Pelican Bay Community Park, Naples, Florida. Concessionaire for 8 clay court county owned facility and pro shop. Facility awarded one of top public facilities in U.S. by U.S.T.A. ❑ City of Naples, Florida at Cambier Park. Director of Lewis Tennis School. Managed operations for 14 court facility and pro shop. Facility awarded one of top public facilities in U.S. by U.S.T.A. ❑ Cascade Club, Vail, CO ❑ Vail Racquet Club, Vail, CO ❑ Rocky Mountain Tennis School. Operated at the locations of the Cascade Club and Vail Racquet Club in Vail, and the Fort Collins Indoor Tennis Center in Fort Collins, CO ❑ Wickenburg Inn Tennis and Guest Ranch, Wickenburg, Arizona ❑ Farmington Bath & Tennis Club, IGkleer, Illinois ❑ Boca Grand Club, Boca Grande, Florida As Head Pro ❑ Interlachen Country Club, Edina, Minnesota ❑ Fort Collins Country Club, Fort Collins, Colorado ❑ Tahoe Racquet Club, Incline Village, Nevada As an Assistant ❑ Quail Creek Country Club, Naples, Florida ❑ John Gardiner Tennis Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona ❑ United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Profes- sional "1" Rating ❑ President Collier County Community Tennis Association ❑ Naples Professional Tennis Association ❑ U.S.P.T.A. Specialty Courses in Nutrition, Sports Physiology, Sports Medicine, Biomechanics, and Business Management ❑ Colorado State University, Business Page 2 ❑ Ranked 022 in Singles, 412 in 35 Singles, and # 7 in Men's 35 Doubles in Nation by USPTA, 1985 ❑ Ranked 44 Boy's 18 Division in Colorado ❑ Played #1 singles while attending Colorado State University on a tennis scholarship ❑ Naples Tennis News - publisher and editor ❑ Naples Daily News - weekly column on mental conditioning in tennis ❑ Naples Senior Times - monthly column on tennis instruction ❑ Tennis Magazine Tennis Instructional Tip, "Hit Down the Pipe" ❑ Tennis Magazine Tennis Instructional Tip, "Balance the Scales for Sold Ground Strokes" ❑ Scripted, directed, and produced the video -'The Simple Guide to Teaching Beginning Tennis" ❑ Director - Chinese Tennis Association Workshops held in The People's Republic of China for China's tennis coaches top junior players and Davis Cup team ❑ U.S.T.A. schools program clinician ❑ Teacher - workshop for Collier County, Florida P. E. teachers ❑ Director - Tennis Instructional Program - Red Sandstone Ele- mentary School in Vail, CO ❑ Director - Poudre R-1 School District P. E. Teachers Workshop Larry J. Lewis Statement of Capatalities Directed and managed tennis facilities for 28 years. . Tennis dubs ' Manager/a/S/ AS Country dubs ' Resorts ' Public facilities. Responsibilities have included: • Hiring and directing staffs of teaching professionals, facility maintenance personnel, and pro shop personnel Budgeting ' Coordination of prograrnswith the dub managers Extensive use of computer programming: ' Databases of members, lesson participants, and tournament entrants ' City-wide tennis ladder ' Organizationa/S/(//s Newsletters ' Club flyers and promotions Professional teaching career spans 30 years ' Certified Professional #1 by the USPTA • Taught at four of the top tennis facilities in the U.S. ' TeachingAbi/ity Commissioned by the Chinese Tennis Association to direct a series of workshops in The Peoples' Republic of China for China's top coaches, Davis Cup players and junior players ' Produced an instructional video ' Instructional tips published in Tennis Magazine and three newspapers P/ayingAbi/ity Ranked #4 in juniors in Colorado ' Ranked #22 open singles, #12 "35' singles, #7 "35" doubles in the U.S. in 1985 by USPTA. Court A9aintenancts Court and facility maintenance have been a top priority in all my positions ' Maintenance includes hard and soft courts Development and Coordination of these programs: ' Adult and Junior Leagues ' City-wide Computerized Challenge Ladder . Team Tennis Creative Programming Weekly Round Robins ' Free Clinics for Juniors in River Park ' Free Weekly Instnidion for Special Olympians . Weekly Adult and Junior Clinics ' Private Lessons ' Special Presentations on Mental Conditioning and Sports Medicine ' USTA Schools Program Marketing of facilities and programs: . Brochures ' Radio and iGlarketin newspaper advertisements • Mass mailings ' Press releases ' Free g clinics ' Special social promotions Pro Shop Aanagement ' Budgeting • Merchandising ' Sales . Promotion Naples City Championships which draws over 300 players ' United Bank %OUma?/ent Management Tennis Classic which drew the top professionals in the Intermountain Region LEWIS TENNIS INC. October 4, 1998 Re: Company Philosophy Providing Pro Shop Services Dear Selection Committee Members: I welcome the opportunity to direct tennis programs for the citizens of Fort Collins.. I hope to elucidate my philosophy on providing tennis services for Fort Collins and why I view this as an exciting opportunity to use the experience I've gained in my 30 year professional tennis career. I grew up in Fort Collins and attended Poudre High School and C.S.0 where I played Number 1 singles and doubles on a scholarship. I started playing when I was 13 years old hitting on the backboard at C.S.U. The tennis community was small and centralized, with everyone knowing each other and each activity or tournament well supported. I always remember being able to get a pick up game anytime of the day at the C.S.U. courts because those were the only courts in town. As the town grew and courts were built in other areas, the tennis community became more scattered. Ever since Rolland Moore was built 14 years ago, I have viewed that top notch facility as having the potential to be the center of tennis in Fort Collins and the place to bring the tennis community back together. I mention the facility as being top notch because I have directed programs for some of the top facilities in the country (including two public facilities that have been awarded "Outstanding Tennis Facility" in the U.S. by the United States Tennis Association) and I see Rolland Moore as having the potential to be in that category with proper programming. It would be my goal to make Rolland Moore the center of tennis in Fort Collins. It would become the clearing house for activities at all the city's tennis courts. Instructors would be trained at Rolland Moore and then sent to the city's satellite courts to teach and run programs for children and adults. Round robins, tournaments, game arrangement, group and private lessons, camps for children and adults, special events such as mental and physical conditioning clinics would all be held at the facility. Junior tennis will be a major part of the operation. My philosophy on junior tennis is that it is important to remember that the most important thing a child can develop from a tennis lesson or activity has more to do with life skills, than tennis skills. Skills such as sportsmanship, concentration, dealing with winning and losing, goal setting, and discipline. These are skills that will be The lessons are taught taught right along with how to hit a topspin forehand. with lots of positive feedback and encouragement. I would like to include the directing of all City's tennis facilities in my proposal. Thank you for considering my proposal, from you. Sincerely, Larry J. Lewis President tennis programs at all of the and I look forward to hearing Lewis Tennis Inc. 764 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. Naples, FL 34108 941-598-3025 2