Guide to the Top Tennis Clubs & Programs
Advantage Tennis Clubs – Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club
450 West 43rd Street, New York, NY
Between 9th & 10th Avenues
Open Daily: 5:30am–Midnight
(212) 594-0554
AdvantageTennisClubs.com
Advantage Tennis Clubs (HCK Recreation, Inc.) is one of New York City’s oldest and most respected indoor tennis and racquet organizations. With more than 50 years of history, three premier locations, and a robust network of programs and camps, Advantage has long shaped the city’s tennis landscape. We proudly serve players from age four to ninety, always striving not to be the biggest provider in New York—but the best.
Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club offers year-round, temperature-controlled indoor tennis on five beautifully surfaced hard courts, all conveniently located in the heart of Midtown.
FEATURES & PROGRAMS
Five Indoor Hard Courts
→Private & Group Lessons for All Ages and Levels
→Game-Arranging
→Leagues
→Kids Tennis Camps
→Singles & Doubles Match Play
→Stringing Services
→Locker Rooms
→Discounted Indoor Parking on Premises
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club membership includes full access to the Manhattan Plaza Health Club, featuring: Fitness Classes, Climbing Gym, Full Fitness Center, Glass-Enclosed Swimming Pool, Sauna & Steam Room
Advantage offers several membership options, including the Advantage Passport Multi-Club Membership, granting access to Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, Sports Park, and New York Tennis Club.
Call (212) 594-0554 to learn more or explore Passport Membership opportunities.
Advantage Tennis Clubs – New York Tennis Club
3081 Harding Avenue, Throgs Neck (Bronx), NY
Open Daily: 7am–11pm
(718) 239-7919
AdvantageTennisClubs.com
Founded in 1886, the New York Tennis Club is the oldest active tennis club in New York. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Bronx, NYTC offers six HarTru courts and a serene escape just 30 minutes from both the Upper East and Upper West Sides. It’s a haven for tennis lovers seeking a peaceful, community-focused club experience.
FEATURES & PROGRAMS
→Free Parking
→Adult Beginner Learning Programs
→Game Arranging & Clinics
→USTA-Sanctioned Tournaments
→Advanced Junior Development Program
→Updated Clubhouse & Lounge
→Locker Rooms
→Stringing Services
Passport Membership includes free summer court time on reserved courts at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and New York Tennis Club, plus membership privileges at Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club.
Call (718) 239-7919 to reserve court time and explore our programs.
Advantage Tennis Clubs – Roosevelt Island Racquet Club
281 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY
Accessible via the F Train or the Roosevelt Island Tram from 60th St. & 2nd Ave.
Open Daily: 7am–11pm
(212) 935-0250
AdvantageTennisClubs.com
Roosevelt Island Racquet Club is New York City’s hidden gem offering temperature-controlled indoor tennis year-round. Just minutes from Manhattan and Long Island City, the Club features 12 well-maintained HarTru courts and a spacious, comfortable clubhouse.
FEATURES & PROGRAMS
→Beginner Tennis Lessons
→Intermediate Group Lessons
→Advanced Match Play
→Cardio Tennis
→Social Events
→Junior Development for Ages 4–17, All Levels
→Summer Tennis Camps
→Comfortable Lounge
→Locker Rooms
→Gym & Fitness Area
→Stringing Services
→Free Parking
A Roosevelt Island Racquet Club membership includes free summer court time on reserved courts at RIRC and New York Tennis Club, complimentary game arranging, and a variety of social perks throughout the year.
Call (212) 935-0250 to learn more about membership and all our offerings.
Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning
1720 Crotona Avenue
Bronx, N.Y.
(718) 247-7420
caryleedstennis.org
caryleedsinfo@nyjtl.org
The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning houses a two-story, 12,000-square foot clubhouse, educational spaces, and access to 20 courts (10 bubbled for winter/indoor use) and two stadium courts that seat up to 800 spectators. Led by a world-class team of tennis professionals offering programs and private lessons for juniors and adults of all skill levels, the Center also hosts summer camps, tournaments and community-based events.
The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning is the flagship home of New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL), the largest youth tennis and education non-profit in the nation. In serving its larger mission, the Cary Leeds Center provides 6,000 hours of free tennis court time to the community.
Centercourt® Tennis Academy Overview
Chatham, Florham Park, Gillette, Marlboro – New Jersey
Centercourtacademy.com
(973) 855-3111
Conrad@CentercourtClub.com
Centercourt® Tennis Academy
Centercourt Tennis Academy boasts the toughest playground in the Northeast and has created a true culture of excellence as proven by results: with countless players competing at the highest Collegiate Levels and several Full-Time Alumni playing at the Professional Level, including ATP Rising stars Michael Zheng, Samir Banerjee, Nick Kotzen, and WTA’s Alexa Noel.
The quality and intensity of programs and the personalized competitive scheduling, as well as hosting a full calendar of USTA / UTR / ITA tournaments, makes Centercourt Tennis Academy the top choice.
Centercourt® Racquet Sports Clubs
Established in 1974, Centercourt® Club & Sports has become a leader in sports programming in the Northeast. Our portfolio consists of 8 sports training facilities focused on delivering top-level, year-round training. Centercourt’s Performance Tennis home base is located in Chatham, N.J., just 45 minutes from New York City with transportation and boarding options available.
Our world-class coaches have walked the pathway and take pride in delivering only the best cutting-edge Player Development Programs, personalized to the needs of each athlete. Centercourt’s methodology is well-proven with the number of graduates finishing in the Top 10 ITF Juniors, including 3 Wimbledon Finalists. Our specialized approach, teamwork, and world-class facilities make Centercourt a great place to call home. Our staff of globally respected coaches boast decades of experience at the highest levels.
Academics + Strength & Conditioning
Our Strength & Conditioning Programs are a true point of difference at Centercourt. With global leaders training players daily, our athletes are physically and mentally at their peak thanks to regular fitness testing, reporting and program adjustments and prioritization of individual developmental needs.
Centercourt promotes a culture of excellence and strong emphasis on academics and work ethic. Our scholar-athletes have committed to Ivy League and other top Division I programs. Centercourt offers schooling through ICL Academy, Laurel Springs and the Dwight School.
Communication
We firmly believe in holistic development and strong communication between players, parents, and coaches. Parents are welcome to contact us anytime for meetings outside of planned Face-to-Face Development Meetings annually.
Competition
Competition is the backbone of development. Players compete locally, nationally and at the ITF level regularly. Full-time athletes become proficient technically through SMAP Video Analysis, and undertake regular seminars on Mental Toughness, Match Analytics using 135 Tennis IQ Analytics and Swing Vision Data, Nutrition, Additional key developmental areas and guest speakers and experts. We use cutting-edge technology for Match Play Charting, Feedback and Analytics. We pride ourselves on Program Innovations.
Environment
We strive daily to ensure that our environment always feels like home to our players. Our core priorities are challenged, growth-oriented and being tough in every situation. Our unique facilities are the best in the region—clay, hard, indoor, outdoor—ensuring players get everything they need. Our Fitness Centers are world-class, and we maintain the highest standards of coaching through mandatory ongoing Coach Education.
Centercourt® Pathway
The pathway starts early with our specialist NEW! Red Ball Development Center. We have a dedicated area for young players to become athletes under specialist coaching. Elite foundations are formed through technical skill development, tactical development, key footwork patterns, cutting-edge teaching methods and established and proven curriculum.
Visit Centercourtacademy.com for more information on After-school programs, specialized weekend training and full-time academy.
Chris Lewit Tennis Academy
3997 VT-100
Londonderry, VT
(914) 462-2912
ChrisLewit.com and YouTube.com/ChrisLewit
Chrislewit@gmail.com
Chris Lewit Tennis Academy (CLTA) is a serious high-performance training center set in the natural paradise of Vermont. Our academy features European-style red clay courts, indoor hard courts, a full gym, and a comfortable clubhouse—allowing players to train year-round, regardless of weather. Families love visiting nearby Manchester, an internationally known mountain destination filled with charming shops and restaurants. We welcome both visiting players and families interested in relocating to train with Chris daily.
CLTA offers full-time, part-time, and short-term training options, including our world-renowned boarding summer camp. We also run holiday and school-break programs throughout fall, winter, and spring. Every athlete works directly with Chris—he is fully on court with students each day, which sets CLTA apart and attracts families from around the world.
Chris Lewit is widely regarded as one of the top junior development coaches in the United States. He is the author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis 2.0 and Winning Pretty, and has spent over 20 years studying with many of the most influential coaches in Spain and Europe. His training blends deep technical and biomechanical expertise with the most cutting-edge European development methods.
In addition to his coaching accomplishments, Chris has a strong academic background, having studied literature at Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia University. He is currently pursuing a PhD in kinesiology and biomechanics, integrating advanced sports science into his coaching methodology and continually pushing the evolution of high-performance tennis training.
Chris has recently coached No. 1 American junior and Gold Ball winner Maggie Sohns, Ukrainian phenom Vlada Hranchar, numerous top-10 nationally ranked juniors, Little Mo National Champion Elana Zaretsky, national finalist Henry Holtz, and several elite players progressing toward the pro tour. He is also recognized for his exceptional ability to develop the foundations of young prodigies.
CLTA’s method is rooted in the Bruguera System, the Toni Nadal Approach, and the William “Pato” Alvarez model. Chris is one of the few coaches worldwide certified in all three systems, offering students authentic and world-class Spanish training.
The academy integrates advanced sports science, including athletic testing, technical and biomechanical assessment, strength training, talent identification, injury-prevention programs, and high-speed video analysis.
Come experience the highest level of Spanish-style training and elite technical development year-round at CLTA—where every player is treated like family.
CourtSense Tennis Training Centers at Tenafly and Bogota Racquet Club
195 County Road, Tenafly, N.J., (201) 366-2317
156 W Main St, Bogota, N.J., (201) 366-2898
CourtSense.com
CourtSense offers the most up to date tennis facilities in Northern New Jersey and provides a comprehensive program of tennis instruction delivered by professional full-time coaches, using the finest techniques and technologies. With CourtSense, you’ll achieve your personal best, because our training is of the highest professional caliber—and easily tailored to suit your age and skill level. Children under 10 years of age benefit immensely from a proper training foundation—eliminating poor techniques that could limit their game later in life. We love helping juniors and adults achieve their goals on and off the tennis courts, and our ultimate goal is for everyone that steps into our facilities to learn something new while leaving with a smile on their face.
CourtSense Tennis Training Centers have a whole range of activities to support junior and adult tennis lovers. From red-ball tennis and afterschool clinics to high-performance full-day program including a partnership with the Dwight School and ICL Academy, Hit to Fit tennis, internal and USTA leagues, and private and group sessions, we have something to suit everyone. CourtSense students have access to 15 indoor tennis courts with new LED lighting, world-class strength and conditioning centers and luxury players’ lounges. The indoor facilities have also been updated with state-of-the-art UVGI systems that are constantly sanitizing the air inside the facilities and making sure that air is of the highest quality.
CourtSense’s club in Bogota, N.J. primarily specializes on the high-performance and tournament players. We have worked with players who have become ATP- and WTA-ranked players, U.S. Olympians, as well as many college scholarship athletes, and currently work with a few pro players that are improving their ATP and WTA ranking, and some of the top juniors in the Eastern Section. CourtSense’s high-performance coaches, in collaboration with its fitness staff, have developed a program that maximizes athletes’ strengths, both on and off the court. The goal is to use tennis as a vehicle to teach life lessons by tapping into the spirit of every player, with passion, expertise and character. We want our juniors to be the best tennis players they can possibly be, but at the same time, be prepared to be successful in anything they want to be once their tennis careers are over. We also have a partnership with the Dwight School and ICL Academy that all our high-performance players can take advantage of.
Another unique aspect to the CourtSense’s facilities is the fitness programming provided in partnership with Magnus – Sports Performance. Magnus’ team has the ability to assess, correct, enhance and reassess an athlete–giving you everything you need to compete at the best of one’s abilities. The Magnus Team has a long experience working with top tennis athletes. CourtSense members have access to cutting-edge strength and conditioning technology, private sessions, nutritional counseling and mental toughness training.
Evert Tennis Academy
10334 Diego Drive South
Boca Raton, Florida
https://www.evertacademy.com/
(561) 488- 2001
mateo.garces@EvertAcademy.com
The Evert Tennis Academy (ETA) is located in the Mission Bay area of Boca Raton, Fla. With 23 courts, pristine grounds, state-of-the-art-equipment, a caring staff and family atmosphere combine to make ETA a beautiful and unique training environment.
As the proud home to more than 15 Grand Slam participants and over 100 Division I college athletes, the Evert Tennis Academy has a proven record of success in developing champions at the highest levels. Chris Evert, tennis legend and winner of 18 Grand Slam titles, and John Evert, world-renowned developmental coach and academy director, believe in designing personalized programs that consist of a strategic balance between technical, tactical, mental and physical training. They pride themselves on handpicking some of the finest developmental coaches working in the sport who are dedicated to the instruction, development and success of each athlete
Academy and Developmental Programs
The Academy Program at Evert systematically addresses every aspect of a player’s game through a daily regimen of technical, tactical, mental and physical training. The Morning Training Session is composed of drilling, and strength and conditioning. The program is continued in the afternoon with a focus towards competition and tactics. The Developmental Program at Evert Tennis Academy is designed to take players to the next level by providing a very exclusive, individualized program and the difference between it and the Academy Program lies within the daily 1:1 lesson. Boarding students ages 12 to 17 enrolled in the Full-Time, Weekly or Camp programs, stay in our on-campus three-story dormitory. Each dorm room houses up to two students during the school year and up to four students during Camp and Summer Sessions with boys and girls being housed in separate buildings.
Evert Tennis Academy conveniently provides one-on-one airport transportation for its boarding students, for a fee (subject to change), to all three area international airports: (PBI) West Palm Beach (35 minutes), (FLL) Fort Lauderdale (35 minutes), (MIA) Miami International (55 minutes). All transportation coordination is handled directly through the Academy, making it stress-free and easy for you.
Please contact Evert Tennis Academy at (561) 488- 2001 for more information or e-mail mateo.garces@EvertAcademy.com.
Gotham/Stadium NYC
725 Exterior Street at East 152nd Street and the Harlem River
Bronx, N.Y.
(718) 665-4684
StadiumTennisNYC.com
Gotham Stadium NYC is located just minutes from Manhattan, several blocks south of Yankee Stadium at East 152nd Street and the Harlem River. This popular facility is quickly shaking its label as “the best-kept secret in New York City tennis,” featuring 16 cushioned, US Open-style Deco-Turf hard courts, including 12 indoor courts, which are open for indoor play from October through April.
The “Gotham Stadium Bubble” continues to reign as one of the largest tennis bubbles or tennis domes of this type in the world, covering an area of more than four million cubic feet and a footprint of more than 75,000-square feet. The “Bubble” features high 65 ft indoor ceilings and spacious backcourts. These offerings please the playing public and aspiring junior players from throughout the metropolitan NYC region including beginners and advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced tournament level, interscholastic and collegiate players who train and compete at and call Stadium Tennis Center their “home court.”
Stadium Tennis Center also offers complimentary on-site parking to the north of the facility. The on-site Clubhouse will welcome you to host special events, birthday parties, and tennis gatherings for all of your family and friends, and the updated Pro Shop offers all your tennis necessities. The Clubhouse also features clean, secure locker rooms and lounge areas, Wi-Fi computer access, a workspace where children can do schoolwork and read.
This highly-touted facility offers a full complement of tennis programs for juniors and adults of all skill levels and ages. In partnership with Gotham Tennis Academy, a leader in developing and operating tennis programs in New York City and the Hamptons, Stadium Tennis Center employs high level, experienced tennis professionals from all over the world who have established a strong sense of ownership in the success of the total Stadium Team. Stadium’s Elite High Performance and Junior Development Programs including the Gotham Stadium NYC Summer Camp and the 10 & Under Junior Program are proven programs that get results in a fun, supportive atmosphere. For adult players, fast-paced group clinics, liveball and cardio tennis workouts are offered daily, in addition to indoor seasonal court rentals, private lessons, game-arranging, and leagues
For more information about Stadium Tennis Center at Mill Pond Park, visit StadiumTennisNYC.com or call (718) 665-4684.
MatchPoint NYC
2781 Shell Road, Brooklyn NY 11223
(718)769-0001
9000 Bay Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 866- 1031
findyourgame@matchpointnyc.us
MatchPoint NYC is the sports and fitness destination for the entire family, located in Brooklyn, N.Y. only 20 minutes away from downtown Manhattan. Spread across 120,000-square-feet, MatchPoint’s premier health and fitness complex features a cutting-edge tennis facility that includes nine indoor tennis courts.
MatchPoint’s Tennis Coaching Team is led by Numrud Nino Muhatasov, co-founder and director of MatchPoint NYC (a former coach of top WTA and ATP players, former captain and number one singles and doubles player for the St. John’s University Tennis Team, Big East Conference Finalist and two-time Most Valuable Player). MatchPoint NYC’s world-class junior tournament training programs (by invitation only) are comprised of highly-ranked players on national and international levels. The club offers personalized coaching for each player, plus private lessons, intensive drills, match play, tennis-specific fitness conditioning and mental conditioning. MatchPoint has a wide range of programs for all levels, including adult leagues, QuickStart, Junior Development (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) and private lessons taught by accredited USPTA-certified coaches.
MatchPoint NYC’s WiFi-enabled Café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Relax and unwind after a game, grab a bite to eat or relax while you watch your child on the court. Enjoy a healthy snack or get refreshed with a smoothie at the juice bar. Stop by the Pro Shop if you forgot something or if you need your racquet restrung. Free parking is also offered on premises.
Additional club features include a luxury full-sized gym, three group fitness studios, a Junior Olympic pool, a basketball court and a variety of youth and adult recreational and competitive training programs.
MatchPoint NYC-certified instructors and personal trainers are friendly, approachable and ready to assist in your individual fitness objectives. The group swimming and exercise classes in Matchpoint’s specialized studios or outdoor field, health metrics assessments, and one-on-one training will get you the desired results in your quest for a healthier lifestyle.
Ross School Tennis Center
20 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, N.Y.
Ross.org/Tennis
TennisCenter@Ross.org
(631) 907-5162
Ross School Tennis Center (RSTC) is the premiere training center in the Hamptons, boasting a beautiful tennis facility that is open to the public and located on the Ross Upper School Campus in East Hampton, N.Y. The Tennis Center features six HarTru courts that are enclosed by a bubble from mid-fall through mid-spring, allowing for year-round play. The Tennis Center features state-of-the-art amenities such as spacious locker rooms, lower level lounge, convenient snack bar, and ping-pong tables, and the staff provides a fun and supportive atmosphere that allows for the greatest amount of success.
After-school programming, a dynamic program for junior players, and specialized summer programs are offered to make Ross Tennis Center the place to play tennis in the Hamptons.
After-school Programs (Pre-K–Grade 12)
→Nursery–Grade 4: Specialized one-hour training program where players build a strong foundation through a variety of game-based and cooperative activities using 10U age-appropriate (Red, Orange, or Green) balls and nets that will prepare them for eventual full-court play.
→Grade 5–Grade 12: Players build off their 10U foundation to further develop fundamental skills and techniques as they transition into yellow balls and prepare for full-court tournament competition. Ball control, strategy, and work ethic are all emphasized in this 90-minute session of drills and point play. Players in kindergarten and higher are required to play twice per week in this program.
→RSTC Yellow+ is for players over 12 years old who play either on a JV or Varsity school team. There will be practice every day for two hours after school. Tryouts can also be evaluated by an RSTA coach if you are not yet a team member. Participation at both UTR and USTA tournaments is encouraged but not a requirement.
→Lessons and Court Rentals: Ross Tennis Center also offers adult clinics, court rentals, and private and group instruction for all ages and levels. The Tennis Center is also used for a variety of special events and is available for private parties.
SPORTIME Randall’s Island
Home of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and the Johnny Mac Tennis Project
1 Randall’s Island
New York, N.Y.
SportimeNY.com/NYC
NYC@sportimeny.com
(212) 427-6150
SPORTIME Randall’s Island is the largest and best indoor tennis club and training facility in the world, featuring 29 climate-controlled, hard and soft-surface courts, housed in buildings and bubbles. The club now also offers 6 dedicated pickleball courts. Located on Randall’s Island in Manhattan, the club is the flagship location of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), named one of the top five academies in the Country.
SPORTIME Randall’s Island features more than 250,000 square feet of tennis courts and amenities, including 10 indoor and five indoor/outdoor Laykold tennis courts, 7 indoor HarTru soft-surface clay tennis courts, and 7 indoor/outdoor HarTru clay tennis courts that feature HiQ sub-irrigation technology. All indoor/outdoor courts, including a stadium court, are lighted at night when outdoors. This extraordinary club also features: a functional training and fitness center; comfortable lounge areas with excellent viewing; a pro shop featuring top brands and 24-hour stringing; spacious locker rooms; a café serving healthy food, snacks and beverages; and classrooms, flexible event spaces and meeting facilities.
In addition to tennis, SPORTIME Randall’s Island offers 6 beautiful, new dedicated Pickleball courts on which players of all ages and skill levels can learn, compete or just play for fun with friends. Program offerings include group instructional clinics, private instruction, social open play sessions and competitive tournaments throughout the year. Our NYC pickleball facility is also the ideal venue for pickleball events such as birthday parties, corporate outings and professional competitions. SPORTIME Randall’s Island is the best indoor pickleball facility in NYC. Plus, transportation is available!
In 2010, SPORTIME and New York tennis legend John McEnroe launched JMTA at SPORTIME Randall’s Island. The Academy is led by New York tennis legend Patrick McEnroe, assisted by SPORTIME’s Executive Director of Tennis, Mike Barrell, and joined by many other world-class directors. The athletic development and tennis coaching staff includes more than 60 experienced professionals from around the world.
SPORTIME/JMTA is proud to have developed hundreds of players who have received scholarships or favored admission to top colleges and universities through their tennis. Some of these programs include Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, MIT, Brown, Louisiana State University, Auburn, William and Mary, Tufts and Vanderbilt, to name just a few.
In addition to world-class green and yellow ball group training for top juniors, and juniors of all levels who want to reach their tennis potential, SPORTIME/JMTA offers a wide variety of programming for our younger, developing players, including SPORTIME Bounce for preschoolers, JMTA’s trademarked Mac Red Ball and Mac Orange Ball programs and more.
Also based at SPORTIME Randall’s Island is the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), a 501(c)(3) organization, which, in partnership with SPORTIME, provides scholarships to motivated and deserving young players and introduces the sport of tennis as a lifelong health, fitness and social activity to thousands of under-resourced New York City area kids. JMTP’s mission is to change young lives by removing the economic and social barriers to success through tennis.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Flushing, N.Y.
NTC.USTA.com
(718) 760-6200
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open Tennis Championships, is the largest public tennis facility in the world. It is, most certainly, a “Tennis Welcome Center.” The Tennis Center is open to the public year-round for court rentals and offers exciting programming, as well as numerous events throughout the year.
Programs are offered for all ages and levels, as well as clinics, private lessons, leagues, tours, field trips, summer camps, corporate events, birthday parties, and tournaments. The NTC also supports all USTA Community Tennis and Player Development initiatives.
The professional staff of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center also conducts community tennis programs, including 11 & Under Tennis for children 11 years of age and under to learn tennis in a fun and dynamic way; USTA Junior Team Tennis for youth match play; USTA League Tennis for competitive, level-of-play competition, and an official Cardio Tennis site for on-court heart-pumping fitness.
There is an extensive summer camp program which provides basic tennis instruction starting as young as 11 and under up through and including Academy level players. Camps include instruction and fitness programs; the encouragement of good sportsmanship leading to general character building for the children of all ages and levels. These services are provided at a nominal cost, making it affordable for youngsters who would not otherwise get the chance to attend camp or receive tennis instruction. Lastly, the Project ACES (Alternative Classroom Environment for Students), implemented at the NTC in 2009, is geared towards children from schools from the New York City Metropolitan Area. This program provides students the opportunity to visit the NTC and learn about the history and the game of tennis. The kids are given a tour of the entire site, including Center Court in Ashe, a video presentation on the history of tennis and the great players of the sport, followed by an hour of on-court tennis instruction.
