Our passion for introducing tennis to families at an early age and stage at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center requires a thoughtful, patient, and developmentally appropriate approach. At the age of 3, children are still developing coordination and receiving skills in gameplay. Instead of emphasizing structured gameplay, “Mommy & Me” tennis classes…
Having the right mental approach to learning is essential to your potential success. Like any sport, tennis will take time to master, regardless of your current level. Approaching the learning process the correct way will help with your journey of becoming a better player. Here are five tips to help in this journey: Playing tennis…
Tennis has evolved dramatically over the years, not just in terms of technology and player skills, but also in the equipment we use. Among the most notable advancements is the introduction of green tennis balls, which play a crucial role for juniors and beginners. After years of working to develop a top green ball program…
When she was five-years-old, Athina Schlepphorst’s parents signed her up for a summer camp in her native England. It was a way for her to stay active in the summer and try new things, but it also turned out to be the launching pad for her to find her passion. The camp included many different…
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…
Earning a Gold Ball at the USTA Championships is a milestone that any junior tennis player from the United States aims to reach. And last summer, Brooklyn native Joshua Dolinsky headed down to Alabama in search of just that at the USTA Clay Court Championships. But instead of coming home with just one Gold Ball,…
The beauty of tennis is that it holds a lot more importance and can have a greater impact than just forehands and backhands, and wins and losses. Being a tennis player allows one to become part of a community with people of shared interests, and oftentimes bridges gaps. For Mariia Vainshtein, moving from war-torn Ukraine…
Weeks after the “Little Mo” Internationals graced the courts in New Jersey, top juniors arrived at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the Bronx to compete in the “Little Mo” Regionals. “The Northeast is an ideal setting for our ‘Little Mo’ Internationals and North Regionals. Since the events take place during the…
Pressure in tennis is unavoidable. It shows up in the form of break points, tie-breakers, deciding sets, and match points. For some players, this constant pressure feels like a threat. For others, it’s an invitation to rise to the occasion. However, the difference between these players doesn’t lie in talent or technique, but instead lies…
Last season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Girls’ Individual Tennis Championships were held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens for the first time in the tournament’s history. It presented a unique opportunity for deserving high school tennis players who qualified, which included the doubles duo…
