Oscar Nomination
If you would like to nominate Oscar Wegner for this year's Tennis Industry Association Hall of Fame, go to http://www.tennisindustry.org/hof/ Here's a little background on Oscar's accomplishments:
World-renowned player, coach, author and educator Oscar Wegner is widely acclaimed for his critical impact and outstanding contributions to the sport of tennis. Countries like Spain, Russia, all of South America and lately China and Eastern Europe have converted to his coaching techniques. Over the past 40 years Oscar has played an instrumental role in educating and inspiring tens of thousands of tennis coaches and players at all levels as an:
• Innovator, dubbed the "Father Of Modern Tennis"
• Inventor of Oscar Wegner's Modern Tennis Methodology
• Founder of Oscar Wegner Enterprises & the Modern Tennis Coaching Academy
• Major Contributor to the advancement and popularity of tennis worldwide
Among Oscar's accomplishments:
Played on the International Tennis Circuit from 1963-67 with such legends as
Roy Emerson, John Newcombe, Tony Roche, Manuel Santana and practiced assiduously with the legendary Pancho Gonzales, Pancho Segura and Rod Laver.
Developed and introduced the world to his “Play Like The Pros” techniques aka
Modern Tennis Methodology
Jr. Davis Cup Captain for Spain/National Coach for Spanish Federation in Barcelona
Tennis Commentator on ESPN International and Prime Network (now Fox Sports)
On-Camera Instruction Editor of weekly tennis program "Tennis Television Show"
Star of 40 "Tennis Tips with Oscar Wegner" reaching hundreds of millions of viewers
in 170 countries
Authored best-selling books:
• Tennis In 2 Hours 1989
• You Can Play Tennis In 2 Hours 1992
• Play Better Tennis In 2 Hours 2005
Produced DVD series:
• Tennis 101
• Play Like The Pros
• Master Strokes (vol. 1 & 2)
• 10 Amazing Secrets to Tennis Success
• Advanced Tennis Techniques
• 53 Drills for Better Tennis
• Ultimate Professional Coaching Techniques
Private coach to world-class players such as Bjorn Borg and Guga Kuerten as well as teaching pros, high performance juniors, recreational players and young children throughout the world
Contributed to countless tennis publications and events including USTA seminars during 5 US Open Tennis Championships and 2 ITA Coaches Conventions
Tours the globe giving clinics, lectures, seminars & workshops on his revolutionary method
Publishes TennisTeacher.com
World-renowned player, coach, author and educator Oscar Wegner is widely acclaimed for his critical impact and outstanding contributions to the sport of tennis. Countries like Spain, Russia, all of South America and lately China and Eastern Europe have converted to his coaching techniques. Over the past 40 years Oscar has played an instrumental role in educating and inspiring tens of thousands of tennis coaches and players at all levels as an:
• Innovator, dubbed the "Father Of Modern Tennis"
• Inventor of Oscar Wegner's Modern Tennis Methodology
• Founder of Oscar Wegner Enterprises & the Modern Tennis Coaching Academy
• Major Contributor to the advancement and popularity of tennis worldwide
Among Oscar's accomplishments:
Played on the International Tennis Circuit from 1963-67 with such legends as
Roy Emerson, John Newcombe, Tony Roche, Manuel Santana and practiced assiduously with the legendary Pancho Gonzales, Pancho Segura and Rod Laver.
Developed and introduced the world to his “Play Like The Pros” techniques aka
Modern Tennis Methodology
Jr. Davis Cup Captain for Spain/National Coach for Spanish Federation in Barcelona
Tennis Commentator on ESPN International and Prime Network (now Fox Sports)
On-Camera Instruction Editor of weekly tennis program "Tennis Television Show"
Star of 40 "Tennis Tips with Oscar Wegner" reaching hundreds of millions of viewers
in 170 countries
Authored best-selling books:
• Tennis In 2 Hours 1989
• You Can Play Tennis In 2 Hours 1992
• Play Better Tennis In 2 Hours 2005
Produced DVD series:
• Tennis 101
• Play Like The Pros
• Master Strokes (vol. 1 & 2)
• 10 Amazing Secrets to Tennis Success
• Advanced Tennis Techniques
• 53 Drills for Better Tennis
• Ultimate Professional Coaching Techniques
Private coach to world-class players such as Bjorn Borg and Guga Kuerten as well as teaching pros, high performance juniors, recreational players and young children throughout the world
Contributed to countless tennis publications and events including USTA seminars during 5 US Open Tennis Championships and 2 ITA Coaches Conventions
Tours the globe giving clinics, lectures, seminars & workshops on his revolutionary method
Publishes TennisTeacher.com
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Permalink Reply by John Carpenter on
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Lucile, I would argue Oscar was a "game changer" in tennis even before he got into coaching. One of the historic events that is credited with making tennis popular around the world was the adoption of the Davis Cup home and away rule in 1965. Prior to this time, the Davis Cup was always played in a place and on a surface chosen by the team that won the previous year. This kept the Davis Cup in Australia and the US for many years. In 1965, a young Argentinean player got up in London before the ITF and made a motion and then argued if tennis were to grow, the Davis Cup needed to go to the far corners of the globe allowing the rest of the world to see the world's greatest players. Who made the motion and argued successfully for the rule change that is acknowledged by many to have changed the sport for the better? A: Oscar Wegner.
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Permalink Reply by Lucile Bosche´ on
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Well, John, you don't have to argue with me - LOL! Hey, great point which I totally forget about. Can you include it in your nomination? THE DEADLINE IS MAY 30TH SO PLEASE GET THOSE NOMINATIONS ASAP!!!!
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