When New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) was founded more than 50 years ago, the brainchild of Arthur Ashe and Skip Hartman, two pillars of the New York City tennis community, the goal was simple: develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the…
Inspiretek, a health technology company focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people, announced today a partnership with the nonprofit New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL). The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the…
We all often hear the cliché that tennis the sport of a lifetime, because you have the ability to play and remain involved with the sport throughout your entire life. Few people embody that concept as much as Brooklyn’s Hector Henry, who is set to turn 87-years-old in early September, but has not missed…
In 2004, Dion Lachmanen took his nephew to Highland Park, which straddles the border between Brooklyn and Queens, for a day of fun and, as an avid tennis fan, he wanted to check out the courts at the park. What he found was 13 courts in disarray. With some missing nets and trash scattered…
The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning has announced the addition of its new executive director of tennis, Rick Ferman, a long-time and well-respected tennis coach. “We have a responsibility to the tennis community in the New York City-area, and our goal is to implement the most outstanding program for all ages possible,” Ferman…
Each month, USTA Eastern selects one passionate advocate who has impacted lives through tennis on a local level. It all begins with a love of the game! These individuals have inspired us with their community tennis involvement. Lawrence Kleger, of Jericho, N.Y., was chosen as USTA Eastern’s Tennis Organizer of the Month for April for…
The annual USTA Eastern Conference in White Plains is always an important and productive weekend, as members of the regions that comprise the Eastern Section gather to discuss the year that was, as well as look ahead to the future. At this year’s conference, it was a time to welcome in many new members of…
George Guimaraes, an internationally recognized nonprofit executive, will join New York Junior Tennis & Learning on January 9 as CEO, announced NYJTL Board Chairman Martin Goldberg today. Guimaraes succeeds Dr. Deborah Antoine, who recently resigned as NYJTL's CEO after more than six years in the role. "NYJTL is thrilled to have George on our team," said Goldberg. "He…
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation announced this week that it will be cutting the costs of its annual adult tennis permit in half. The department plans to drop the yearly cost from $200 down to $100, thanks in part to years…
Joe Ceriello, who developed extensive experience in facilities and program management with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), has been appointed Interim General Manager of the NYJTL Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, it was announced today by NYJTL President and CEO Deborah Antoine. “We are so fortunate that Joe has joined the NYJTL…
