http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=C_EivVPBxuE As part of the festivities to celebrate the International Tennis Federation's 100th birthday, the ITF will launch the inaugural World Tennis Day today. World Tennis Day will revolve around a series...
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JTCC News -We seeking a full-time employee to run our after school community outreach programming. For full details, click here. -On Sunday, May 5 (from 2 PM-4 PM), a free Tennis Festival geared towards children ages 5 to 13 will take place at the Tennis Center at...
USTA Junior Competition and Sportsmanship Committee update
The USTA Junior Competition and Sportsmanship Committee released the following statement last night in regards to proposed changes in the structure of junior competition: The Junior Competition & Sportsmanship Committee of the USTA had a positive and productive...
JTCC Annual Gala Set for May 15 at Swedish Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, DC
The GEICO Champions Celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 15. It is the major annual fundraiser of the Junior Tennis Champions Center that benefits its community outreach initiative Game On! Co-hosted by Swedish Ambassador Jonas Hafström and former world No....
JTCC is seeking a Community Outreach Manager
Take charge of JTCC’s community outreach program with focus, passion, organization, and leadership. JTCC is looking for a Community Outreach Manager (COM) who desires to grow and build a career at JTCC. The COM will report to the CEO and take direction from the...
USTA Serves report reinforces benefits of youth playing tennis
USTA Serves, the national charitable foundation of the United States Tennis Association, today announced the results of the USTA Serves Special Report, More Than a Sport: Tennis, Education and Health. The study, conducted among high school students, is the first...
Vesa Pönkka chats with Chuck Kriese on ‘American Tennis’ podcast
JTCC Senior Director of Tennis and 2011 USOC Developmental Coach of the Year Vesa Pönkka (pictured above in blue) joined JTCC Senior Director of Competition and Coaching Chuck Kriese last month on Kriese's American Tennis podcast. Below is a partial transcript of...
JTCC Senior Advisor Mats Wilander Receives Hall of Fame Ring
Following his match in the Delray Beach ATP Champions Tour event yesterday, JTCC Senior Advisor and Hall of Famer Mats Wilander received his gold International Tennis Hall of Fame ring. Wilander was inducted in 2002 but the Hall of Fame did not distribute...
Date Set for Annual JTCC Talent Festival
On Sunday, May 5 (2 PM-4 PM), the Junior Tennis Champions Center will host a free Tennis Festival geared towards children ages 5 to 13. The Festival aims to introduce the sport of tennis, encourage youth to lead an active lifestyle and to test general athletic...