The JTCC Big Hitters program is an adults only overnight training experience. We seek to give you the opportunity to play and train with coaches who develop touring pros, inside the center that helped empower Frances Tiafoe. A cohort of eight adult players will participate in a customized, best-in-class experience, anchored by amazing cultural and athletic outings in Washington, DC.
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The Immersion
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Get multiple days of training, a welcome dinner, and an incredible outing to the Mubadala DC Open. Join JTCC from 7/31 to 8/2 for an amazing experience both on and off the court.
Over the course of two days, JTCC coaches will provide on-court teaching, evaluation, and assessment. Additionally - players will join JTCC for an amazing outing blending the incredible DC restaurant scene with unforgettable sports and culture experiences.
Our most intense package JTCC offers its adult players. Get everything that the other packages offered but with more training sessions, restaurant experiences, and a VIP outing to the Mubadala DC Open.
Our Alumni
The High Performance Program is one of the best out there. The coaches taught me the value of dedication and hard work. I'd tell anyone to join JTCC.
US Open Semifinalist · Career-High #10
JTCC gave me the foundation to compete at any level. The training, the discipline, the people — it shapes who you become as a player and a person.
WTA Top 25 · Beat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka
Coming back to JTCC as a coach feels like coming home. I want to give the next generation what this program gave me.
Former ATP #53 · 15+ Years on Tour
JTCC has helped me with development, providing national camps, sectional camps & everything to develop young players. Even though we have big goals in tennis, they make sure we get an education off the court. They develop champions, but even people who go off to Ivy League schools.
US Open Jrs Champion · WTA Top 100 at Age 20
World-Class Coaching
JTCC High Performance is led by some of the most trusted junior development coaches in the country — professionals who have guided players to the high school, college, and professional levels. Collectively certified by the ITF, USTA, RSPA, and PTR.
CEO
Martin Blackman brings to JTCC more than two decades of leadership experience in High Performance tennis development, including a decade as General Manager of USTA Player Development, where he led initiatives that transcended American tennis.
President, Director of Coaching
Vesa has overseen the development of hundreds of JTCC players competing in all levels of tennis; USTA, ITF, NCAA, ATP, WTA, Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Grand Slams, and Olympic Games. Under his leadership, JTCC has been named the National Development Program of the Year in 2013 and 2017 by USTA.
Head of Girls' & Women's Tennis
Paula has coached and mentored JTCC national champions and top ITF players. She leads the training and development of all High Performance female athletes at JTCC.
Head of Boys' & Men's Tennis
Asaf developed multiple Top 10 ITF Juniors, USTA National Champions, NCAA Champions, Junior Orange Bowl Champions, and Former #1 USTA National Junior Players. He coached a Top 100 WTA Player and was the Youth Olympic Games Team Captain of Israel.
Senior Coach
Denis is a JTCC alum and had a successful 15-year career on the ATP Tour. His career-high was #53 in the world, and he represented the U.S. in the Davis Cup and Olympic Games. Now he's back.
Senior Director of Coach and Curriculum Development
Iosua brings over 20 years of experience to the JTCC community. He elevates JTCC coaching by transforming strategy into clear systems, empowering coaches to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences that grow players, programs, and the community. Iosua deeply understands coaching and adult development.
Senior Director of Athlete Development
TC has a NSCA strength and conditioning specialization and DBC Fitness Level 1 certification. TC plays an instrumental role in all JTCC fitness programs and has traveled with Frances Tiafoe on the ATP Tour over the last four years.
White-Glove Service
JTCC attracts top talent from all over the world. The Big Hitters camp during the Mubadala DC Open is a great opportunity to experience all that JTCC has to offer and get an up-close-and-personal engagement as a VIP guest at an ATP & WTA 500 Level Tournament.
A brief intake before arrival shapes your training, dining, and time between sessions.
Book your travel and hotel, share the information with us. Everything else is handled by our team of devoted staff. You think only about the tennis in front of you.
Your Big Hitters experience is anchored by VIP outings to top restaurants, sporting events, museums, and all that Washington, DC has to offer.
A customized training plan, an album of memories, and a welcome kit to go home with you.
Mission Moment
Our Why
JTCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on creating opportunities, building communities, and unlocking the potential in every individual through tennis and academics. A portion of every Big Hitters experience supports our young players, adaptive tennis athletes, veterans, and members. They are the people who train alongside the players whose names you already know, and who could not be here without us.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple: Trust Your Training. We value the person first and the tennis player second — because champions in competition are built by champions in character. Every decision we make, from how we coach to how we support life off the court, reflects that commitment.
"We develop champions in competition and in character — instilling life skills, discipline, and a commitment to excellence that extends far beyond the tennis court."
— Vesa Ponkka, President, JTCC
A can't miss opportunity
JTCC has plans to offer 4-6 big hitters camps every year. Don't miss out on an opportunity to experience all that JTCC and Washington, DC has to offer.
NOW ENROLLINGOpen to adult players with 3.5 NTRP or higher.
Sign up to get early access to future Big Hitters eventsFrequently Asked
Find quick answers to the questions guests ask most about the JTCC Big Hitters program. From your first on-court evaluation through your departure, training, development, and recovery, we've covered the essentials to help you understand what to expect.
Big Hitters is invite-only. Request an invitation or book a 15- to 30-minute concierge call, and we will help you choose a package.
Advanced adult players at NTRP 3.5 and above. Cohorts are capped at eight and grouped by level.
Personalized coaching, practice with our coaches and young talent, recovery, a welcome kit, an Album of Memories, a concierge team, and a customized training plan. The experience also includes outings to premier tennis tournaments and other sporting events, shows, museums, and Michelin-rated restaurants.
Choose the Weekend (2 days), the Immersion (3 days), and the Full Draw (4 days). We build the rest around you.
While the Big Hitters package does not include accommodation fees, we recommend that all Big Hitters’ guests stay at The Hotel at the University of Maryland. It is a 4-star hotel that includes a spa, on-site restaurant options, parking, and is only a 5-minute drive away from JTCC’s College Park campus, where you will be training.
The weekend: $3000
The immersion: $4200
The full draw: $5200
The hotel is booked by you and billed directly to you. If you book with The Hotel, we have negotiated an affordable partner rate. JTCC also provides coverage for the majority of meals, including lunch on campus during your training days, a welcome dinner for our immersion and full-draw guests, and a breakfast credit at The Hotel if you choose to stay with our preferred partner.
A fully refundable $500 hold secures your place and is applied to the total.
JTCC is located in College Park, MD. 20 minutes from downtown DC. We offer a partner rate at the Hotel at the University of Maryland a short 5-minute drive from JTCC’s campus. Guests are responsible for booking their own accommodations.
Big Hitters is an exclusive opportunity that we will offer 4-6 times/calendar year based upon interest and availability.
Yes. JTCC is a 501(c)3 public charity and a portion of every experience supports our young players, adaptive athletes, veterans, and members. A portion of payment for Big Hitters will be tax-deductible and guests will receive an acknowledgement letter from JTCC for that tax-deductible portion.
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