Welcome to the Netcord Netpost
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"As they say in sports, the older you get, the better you used to be."
- John McEnroe
News & Announcements ----------------------
>> Netcord TV Set to Debut in September
Netcord TV is set to go live but we need your help. Right now we will feature instructional videos from our team of pros as well as others throughout the country. High-Tech Tennis will provide content gathered from their new service, videotaping your ALTA matches. Visit www.high-techtennis.com to learn more. However, in order to communicate the true meaning of Atlanta tennis, we need the participation of the Atlanta tennis player. We will feature "The Overrule," your opportunity to opine on anything and all tennis. Make it serious, vent your frustrations or simply have fun with a rant. You have already seen that our own Jerry's Rules has gone video with his monthly blog. We hope to have much fun with this so get in front of that camera and let us hear from you soon. Upload your video.
>> The US Open is Underway
The US Open is working toward the end of week 1 with some interesting matches and a few upsets. Visit Jerry Rules Tennis on TV for the schedule. Good luck to the Bryan Bros and other heroes of the huddles masses as always.
>> 2008 Infinite Energy Atlanta Slam
The second annual thrill ride of tennis is back at the Gwinnett Center on Saturday, December 13, 2008. The Battle of the Brothers will unfold before cheering crowds when the world’s #1 doubles team, the Bryan Brothers, duke it out against Atlanta’s own former French Open champions, the Jensen Brothers! Following this dramatic showdown will be a match of epic proportions, featuring tennis star James Blake and America’s next hope, Sam Querrey.
More info and purchase tickets
 >> LeagueTennis.com
The new flexible singles and doubles league in Atlanta. Fall registration is underway. If you like "Tennis on Your Terms" then check out www.leaguetennis.com
>> Netcord Ladies' Day a Huge Success
Our latest Ladies Day at the Fieldstone Subdivision was a huge success with fun had by all. A special thanks to Shauna who helped coordinate and to Fieldstone Tennis Director Scott Honig for opening his doors to Netcord. More than 50 people enjoyed great barbeque compliments of Shane's Rib Shack, toasted to our famous margaritas and enjoyed massages courtesy of Deborah from YouthTopiaMed Spa. Shauna invited us back in the spring when she guarantees more than 100 will attend. The September Netpost will contain information concerning our next event a mixed doubles clinic with time, date and location to be determined.
>> The Club at John's Creek In keeping with our tradition of informing the Atlanta tennis playing community of major happenings, Netcord wanted to make everyone aware of The Club at Johns Creek scheduled to open in late spring 2009. It will be the first private/public facility designed to accommodate the individual needs of all players. It will feature 18 courts, six being indoor, with red and green clay and grass courts. Child care services, fitness training, massage therapy, a full service pro shop, weekly events and more will all be available on site. more info
>> List Your Event: Coan Tennis Association has been listing events on the Netcord site and so can you. List your tennis tournament, clinic, fundraiser or other tennis event on our site. A great way to reach the Atlanta tennis community for a one time fee of $25. Contact us today at events@netcord.com or at 770-552-9709
>> Netcord Offers Clinics at Your Courts
Netcord can improve your tennis game and create a great time doing it. Let us come to your subdivision with our team of certified teaching professionals and we will bring barbecue from Shane's Rib Shack, Michelob Ultra and our world famous margaritas. Drills followed by food and fun similar to our ladies day format but you decide who participates. We can arrange a racquet demonstration, a video critique of your technique and fashion show. We will cater to the wants of your neighborhood. See you soon!
Arrange an event at your courts.
Netcord Site User Features -------------------
>> Existing/New Site Features/Tips
The new View Lineup page is now live for all users. This new page is an enhancement to the lineup section on your teamsites and allows easy viewing of all match dates with one-click choosing to display the week you want.
Don't forget, the new Netcord TV will make its debut this fall (very shortly!). We are looking for your tennis videos, in particular your rants, which will be placed in "The Overrule" section on Netcord TV. Upload your video.
We are continually working on updates for the teamsites and other sections of the site. Email us if you have something on your "Netcord Wish List!"
A Word from Our Sponsors --------------------
Thanks to our sponsors who support Netcord and assist us in providing services, information and events to the Atlanta tennis community. We appreciate your support of our sponsors.
 Clear Choice Telephones, Inc. the new presenting sponsor of all Netcord Events, is one of the four largest dealers in the country for ESI phone systems and are currently the largest dealer in the Southeast for Cbeyond Communications. Clear Choice can help small and medium sized businesses with purchasing, service work and even training. Learn more
 Shane's Rib Shack
Shane's Ribshack has great catering options for your matches and some of the best food in town. View catering options
Monkey Joe's Roswell 
Monkey Joe's is a place where kids can really play, and parents don't have to go out of their way and pretend to have a good time. Monkey Joe's is fun for everyone. Kids can jump, slide, and climb; parents can check email, catch up on the latest news or watch sports; and younger brothers and sisters have their very own area where they're safe and can act like the big kids.
More info and Coupons
 Wares Direct is your source for products to make your summer enjoyable and safe. The heat is here and the mosquitos are out. Protect yourself with easy to use Insect Shield towels insect repellant.
Learn more
 ReserveMyCourt.com is your online tennis court reservation system. No more worrying with lost sign-up sheets, no more conflicts, and no more hoping there is an open court when you arrive. Participating facilities will instantly offer their players access to online and telephone reservations and that is just the beginning. Learn more
solstudio Web Design and Development. Let solstudio build you a professional, creative web site or assist  you in the redesign of your current site. We can help you with all your web needs. Visit us at www.solstudio.com or call us at 770-241-1521.
 PB&J Realty
PB&J Realty. A small firm with BIG results. We dedicate ourselves to you. Contact us today to learn how we can take care of your real estate needs. contactus@pbjrealty.com
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| Featured Sponsor |
Clear Choice Telephones, Inc. the presenting sponsor of all Netcord Events, is one of the four largest dealers in the country for ESI phone systems and are currently the largest dealer in the Southeast for Cbeyond Communications. Clear Choice can help small and medium sized businesses with purchasing, service work and even training. Learn more |
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| Tennis Marketplace |
| Our Marketplace Pages are growing quickly. So for tennis books/dvds, equipment, apparel, gifts and other products and services, visit the Marketplace section today. |
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| Drawing of the Month |
| Last few days to win tickets to the Infinite Energy Atlanta Slam. Make sure and enter now. Learn more/Enter Drawing |
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| Jerry Rules |
As unbelievable as this may seem I'm about to write something positive about the Williams sisters again. In doing so this is also a positive reflection upon Roger Federer (who, I readily admit, is much more easier to write about.) For Federer, it has not been the best of years so far. No Slam titles, being blown out by Nadal at the French, beaten again by Nadal at Wimbledon, the number one ranking gone (maybe never to be seen again). For the Williams sisters it has been more successful. Venus defending her title at Wimbledon, beating Serena in the final and then teaming together to win the doubles. All three came to the Olympics with the goal of taking home a gold medal, preferably in singles but not to be thrown away if it came in doubles. Federer continued his downslide in singles, losing to James Blake. James Blake? Federer must have been ready to chuck his rackets into the nearest trash receptacle and call it a year. Forget the upcoming US Open, just start over at the Australian Open next year. James Blake? You must be kidding me. Same for the Williams sisters, situated on opposite sides of the draw. What could be better than Gold and Silver for the sisters? Only trouble was, they were upset early in singles also. Which brings us to the point of this column. It would have been, indeed, easy for all three to hang their heads and not put forth their best efforts in the doubles. But this is the Olympics. And a Gold Medal is still, just that, a Gold Medal. The Williams sisters romped through through their draw (I know they went three sets in the semis) to win the Gold Medal match in a laugher. Federer teamed with Stanislas Wawrinka to beat some of the best doubles teams in the world, including the Bryan Brothers, to win the Gold. I'm not saying that Federer should scrap his singles career just yet but he could definitely add some Slam titles to his resume by competing in the doubles also. Maybe team with Nadal. Anyway, congratulations go out to all three (actually four, counting Wawrinka). |
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Jerry's Trivia: Send your answer to jerryrules@netcord.com. This month there will be 1 winner. Winners will receive a Netcord t-shirt.
Trivia Question:Name the four players Jonas Bjorkman has won Slam Finals with in Men's Doubles? Hint: Easy to find. |
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Latest Jerry Rules Column:
"Wimbledon 2008 Recap"
Not familiar with Jerry, his rules, columns and wisdom? Jerry Rules |
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Recipe of the Month
Provided by Wild Oats Catering
www.wildoatscatering.com
770.640.6222 |
 Pumpkin Apple Bread with Caramelized Pecans
- 1 Box Pumpkin Bread Mix
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1 cup whole pecans
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3 tb. butter and 3 tb. brown sugar
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2 apples, sliced and cored
Follow directions on the box of pumpkin bread and make the bread (typically you will add 2 eggs, 3 tb. of oil and 1 cup water).
In small pan, melt butter and brown sugar and add pecans, careful not too burn, maybe 3-4 minutes.
Line a bread pan with parchment paper, pour pecans on bottom.
Pour half of pumpkin bread mix on top of pecans.
Add 1/2 of the chopped apples, add rest of mix and end with apples.
Sprinkle apples with 2 tb. white sugar mixed with 1/ ts. cinnamon.
Bake according to directions on box.
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| Want to Advertise or Sponsor? |
Netcord is a great way to reach the large Atlanta tennis community and gain exposure for your product or service.
Sponsor/Advertise: If you would like the multitude of Netcord users to learn more about your business, product or service, visit our Sponsorship Opportunities section to learn more and contact us about becoming a sponsor.
List Your Event: List your tennis tournament, clinic, fundraiser or other tennis event on our site. A great way to reach the Atlanta tennis community for a one time fee of $25. Contact us today at events@netcord.com or at 770-552-9709.
List Your Product or Service: List your product or service in our Tennis Marketplace pages. A great way to reach the Atlanta tennis community. Multiple categories and simple, affordable rates. Contact us today, contactus@netcord.com or at 770-552-9709.
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