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The Six Most Indispensable Shots in Doubles By Fred W. Layman III, USPTA Elite www.FredLayman.com      www.FredLaymanTennis.com 1) Chip Cross Court Return of Serve : This shot is focused on moving to the net on the return of serve and pressuring the service team to react quickly. Typically, it is done on 1st serve as the 2nd serve should be an aggressive baseline attacked shot. However, the shot can be used effectively on both serves. Be prepared to hit another of the key indispensable shots next, the mid court volley. Then close the net and win the point. 2) Offensive Lob : This shot is utilized when you are in a good position to hit a winner with your topspin lob. This shot is most effective when both your opponents are at the net and you are not rushed to hit the shot. This shot is used as weapon to take over the net from your opponents or hit a clear winner.  Having a topspin is the most effective way to utilize this shot but many players whom ...

iBuddy Club, Inc. and Entertainment® announce strategic partnership to engage clients with one of the most proficient Mobile Fundraising Solution Tools on the planet. Fred Layman , CEO of iBuddyClub, Inc. introduces a pioneering mobile experience that allows fundraisers to achieve new levels of communication, awareness and immediacy for their audiences, year in and year out. By utilizing In-App Campaigning features that includes a compound giving platform with touch notification; and combinesthousands in Entertainment® savings,iBuddyClub Mobile strengthens the audience reach for the fundraisers, and paves the way to bring passive, residual and renewal income streams to large NPO’s as well as schools, and athletic fundraisers in over 10,100 cities and towns. This Mobile Fundraising technology creates a space that includes In-App Campaigning components. iBC mobile not only iConnects and brands the fundraiser to the community of donors, fundraisers and businesses, this remarkable pl...

Fred Layman III, USPTA Elite 1) Chip Cross Court Return of Serve: This shot is focused on moving to the net on the return of serve and pressuring the service team to react quickly. Typically, it is done on 1 st serve as the 2 nd serve should be an aggressive baseline attacked shot. However, the shot can be used effectively on both serves. Be prepared to hit another of the key indispensable shots next, the mid court volley. Then close the net and win the point. 2) Offensive Lob: This shot is utilized when you are in a good position to hit a winner with your topspin lob. This shot is most effective when both your opponents are at the net and you are not rushed to hit the shot. This shot is used as weapon to take over the net from your opponents or hit a clear winner. Having a topspin is the most effective way to utilize this shot but many players whom have a good touch can hit a ball slightly out of the reach of their opponents overhead to win the point. WARNING, if yo...

Championship tennis player, instructor and business executive, Fred Layman III has watched, competed in, and taught tennis with the insight and emotion of a man, who has made a life out of his love for a game. Fred was a three sport athlete at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, where he was the first tennis player to place in state from Jefferson County and the first to receive a tennis scholarship to college. Fred played at Bethany College, in Kansas, for world renowned Sports Psychologist, Dr. Bryce Young, where he fell in love with team play and found a talent for coaching. Over the years he honed his coaching philosophy based on foundational mechanics and performance, with the belief that success and winning would be a by-product of those efforts.  His emphasis is on a cooperative style of coaching that recognizes the importance of providing leadership to a player but also recognizes the athletes input on swift decision making.This larger role for players allo...

Giving the Full 360 Hospitality Experience Daily Fred Layman loves serving others. He lives by team values, principals, and quality standards to create a fun and engaging club atmosphere. This is the cornerstone of his success. Fred is strategy driven and executes effectively and he believes that well done is better than well said. Fred is a passionate and determined leader who has gained over 25 years of experience as a highly regarded Operations Managervia his association with respected private clubs throughout North America. Fred is a 25-year USPTA Elite Professional, a title held by less than 10 percent of tennis insiders and has authored curriculum’s that have been adopted by USPTA and USTA. Fred has used his extensive experience with lifetime sport facilities to create a unique skill set that enables him to know exactly what a club is lacking, and what a club needs. Fred is considered one of the golf, tennis, swim, and fitness industry’s top club consultants and has found...

Championship tennis player, club owner, instructor, business executive, and entrepreneur, Fred W. Layman III has successfully bought and managed businesses and real-estate for over twenty years. Despite being “ Fred Layman  the third,” Mr. Layman is an original. Much of the success he has enjoyed is the result of patient teaching methods and faithful guidance from the people who have passed through his life as family, friends, employers or simply role models. Fred Layman  has a servant’s heart and is committed to making a difference in the lives of others. As a hospitality expert, building relationships and enriching lives is his daily acumen. By bringing a higher and more consistent level of service with unwavering commitment to excellence, Mr. Layman builds open and honest relationships within the business and community. Mr. Layman has an impressive word-of-mouth reputation and massive experience and knowledge in launching and growing successful businesses. His knack...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - North Augusta, South Carolina, resident Frederick William Layman, Jr., collegiate football player, successful businessman, avid golfer, beloved husband and father, has died of complications from lung cancer on September 30, 2008. He was 76. Layman is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jane Murray; four children, Leah Layman (Tony) of Martinez; Robin Layman of Denver;  Fred Layman  III of Evans, and Jill Layman (Fahri Diner) of Menlo Park, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and his siblings Richard Lee Layman (Iris) of Pittsburgh and Robert Andrew Layman (Elizabeth Phelan) of Kihei, HI. He is predeceased by his parents,  Fred Layman , Sr., and Leah Quay Schaup both of Pittsburgh, PA. A longtime member of the Augusta community, Fred was an avid golfer with two “holes in one” to brag about at the 19th Hole. He enjoyed pairing up with his favorite golf partner, his wife Jane. They were members of North Augusta Golf and Country Club, and former members of West La...

Jeffco Public Schools announces a strategic partnership with coupon giant Entertainment® and their mobile solutions partner iBuddy Club, Inc. (iBC), to engage their students, classrooms, activities, and athletic organizations with one of the most proficient Mobile Fundraising Solution Tools on the planet. www.JeffcoWins.com A Jeffco Public Schools Traveling Coupon Book, Mobile Application. By capitalizing on the “Give and Save” fundraising methods of the past, JeffcoWins.com offers our students the ability to sell our brand inside and outside of Colorado. Comments Diana Wilson, Chief Communications Officer at Jeffco Public Schools. The platform offers deep contracted discounts in 100% of the USA’s top markets with digital giving technology that allows for not, 1, not 2, not 3 but FIVE income streams, 24/7/365. JeffcoWins.com is a revolutionary fundraising platform that will have an ongoing impact on the community and it’s “Chain of Use” participants, says Jim Th...

Fred Layman, CEO of Earth Smart Media, LLC, brings a fresh mobile experience to fundraisers, businesses and the community through mulitple mobile application. Fred Layman explains, “Mobile is the front door to your business and Mobile is where your customers are, and they’re not shy about engaging with brands that offer them something of value. In return of that value, businesses monetizetheir advertising,and compete with big box and national chain merchants.Therefore, small businesses should have EarthSmartMedia.com as their mobile engagement marketing partner.” Earth Smart Media (ESM) is a five-star mobile marketing platform for small to medium size business that allows advertisement on multiple products in real time. ESMbrands the business on the Mobile Application of choice, in the market of your choosing. By doing so keeps your company always within arm’s reach of visiting, local, and loyal, community conscious supporters 24/7/365. Fred Layman goes on to say: “We understa...

Vision is where experience and innovation come together, and Layman Custom Homes is bringing a unique brand to the Augusta home building market. Founder,  Fred Layman  III is committed to building homes of the highest caliber for homeowners seeking to live well. Based on his “Living Well” mantra, Layman works to provide a luxurious lifestyle, attention to detail, integrity relationships and a quality, results oriented experience for his clients. Layman Custom Homes Company was expressly formed to cover the luxury home market in the greater Augusta area. Beautiful, creative designs are evident in every home.  Fred Layman  III is personally committed to deliver his clients vision with the highest quality and best value, with efficient and pleasurable means. The custom homes feature open flowing living spaces, which provide for gracious relaxing lifestyle. The superb workmanship and attention to detail are evident in every room. Layman Custom Homes Company...

Fred Layman comes out on top againas US Southern District Court Judge, Randy Hall, found in his favor against Courtney Settle and Southwest Golf, Inc. Layman’s complaint states that in 2009 Courtney Settle (a Dallas, Texas resident) fraudulently represented himself as a buyer for multiple properties owned by Layman’s various entities. The complaint stated that Courtney Settle contracted to purchase income producing property. Mr. Settle was to pay the mortgage bank and Layman was carrying his equity for five years.The complaint further states that Mr. Settle wrongfully negotiated modifications that brought one of the properties into foreclosure. These actions caused a series of events that  Fred Layman  was unaware of and unable to cure in time. Further in the complaint it states that Layman has since paid off the debt but not after damaging his personal and business line of credit, reputation, and accumulating tens of thousands in attorney and late fees. “I am happy Judge...

Fred Layman III is the Co-Founder and Chief Operations and Innovations Officer of iBuddy Club, Inc.,(iBC) and Vaction Friendly LLC a mobile solutions, marketing, and fundraising technology company launched in 2012. After years of professional experience in marketing, development, and athletic club industry, Fred found a way to merge his passion for community service with his business skills. By pioneering a fundraising technology that defies previous methods, into a state of the art Proprietary Mobile Application, iBC, Inc. helps community organizations maximize technology, and social media as a fundraising tool. iBuddyclub.com , and this Proprietary Mobile Application helps community organizations maximize technology, and social media as a fundraising tool. iBC’s mission invests in the community by partnering with business merchants to bring awareness to the fundraisers cause on a daily basis. Taking the inventory and financial responsibilities out of the hands of the coach, ...