The Eastern Section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA Eastern) is proud to announce Dwight Global Online School as the Official Program Sponsor of Level 3 (L3) Elite Junior Tournaments. In this capacity, Dwight Global will maintain a robust presence at these events and help improve overall player experience, including contributing giveaways, featured speakers…
One of the biggest reasons your kid may not be improving is that his or her practice is not optimal. There can be a lot of reasons why a player’s practice is not working to provide the necessary stimulus needed to develop quickly and efficiently. In this article, I will discuss five common reasons that…
The return of serve is arguably the second most important shot in tennis, after the serve, yet it is probably the most under practiced, underappreciated, and undervalued shot in the game. In my annual program at my academy, players can train 25 hours per week with me, and I’ve structured the day so that…
Earlier this spring, the top junior tennis players from across New York City competed at the annual Mayor Dinkins Cup at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, the flagship home of the New York Junior Tennis & Learning organization. The Mayor Dinkins Cup is the largest interscholastic tennis competition in the country, an…
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…
There is no doubt that navigating the junior journey in tennis is one of the most complicated tasks for any parent and coach to understand. Obviously doing what is best for the player is the top consideration however we need to also understand that various ages and stages allow for a slightly different focus from…
Growing up in the middle of a tennis academy, Leo Carmo’s life has always revolved around the sport. Ever since he can remember, he was walking around on the clay courts of the Ross School Tennis Academy (RSTA) while his father, Vinicius, the academy’s Director of Tennis, orchestrated and operated its programming. “I’ve been playing…
With the U.S. Open in full gear, it’s great to look back at the history of the tournament and all the amazing champions that have come before. And in 2023, it provides a perfect opportunity to honor the 70th anniversary of one of the sport’s most incredible accomplishments: Maureen Connolly’s Calendar Grand Slam in 1953….
Coaches and teachers don’t do what they do in order to earn recognition, or to receive awards and honors that focus on them. But still, to be honored by an organization for the efforts you put forth, and to have the work you do get noticed means a lot to anyone in those positions. So…
The registration deadline for the 12th Annual “Little Mo” Internationals has been extended till Monday, July 31 at 12:30 a.m. EST. The “Little Mo” Internationals is scheduled for August 20-24 at the West Orange Tennis Club in West Orange, N.J. The event is open to any player worldwide aged eight-12, and to date, the tournament…