Community Impact

A morning of leadership, learning, and tennis came together at JTCC on March 21 as 16 young leaders from the Greater Suburban MD Chapter of Jack and Jill of America stepped into an experience they will not forget.

The visit began with a personal tour led by JTCC CEO Martin Blackman, followed by an energetic clinic led by Blackman and Coach Kenneth, where participants sharpened their skills and experienced JTCC’s training environment.

The spotlight recently shined on JTCC’s community impact which was featured on All Access With Andy Garcia, hosted by the acclaimed actor and filmmaker best known for his iconic roles in The Godfather Part III and Ocean’s Eleven.

Garcia has built a distinguished career highlighting powerful stories and meaningful community impact. His documentary series spotlights organizations making a difference across the nation.

On September 10, JTCC proudly unveiled a plaque above the entrance to Building One for the JTCC Keith Robert Larson Scholarship Fund- honoring a legacy of passion, resilience, and community.

Keith was a longtime member and an enthusiastic supporter of JTCC programs, and although he is no longer able to play tennis, his passion for the game lives on.

A record number of nearly 300 students ages 5-18 participated in nine weeks of JTCC’s Community Champs (formerly Game On!) Session I learning tennis fundamentals and gaining invaluable life skills in a rewarding experience filled with rallies, laughter, and growth.

After a fun-filled session learning the game of tennis, 262 students, ages 6-12, graduated from the Spring Game On! session that wrapped up June 9.

JTCC was recognized on April 14 as the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) Chapter of the Year during the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. For its work specifically with under-served youth, JTCC was selected from among more than 250 NJTL chapters nationwide as the NJTL of the Year for positively impacting youth through the powerful combination of tennis and education.