Through workshops, on-going intensive training, and expert guidance, local USTA Foundation NJTL chapters grow stronger and more sustainable. The Foundation has supported more than 70 NJTL chapters that have impacted thousands of kids as result of this program.

In 2021, the Foundation plans to launch a revised menu of resources available to support Capacity Building. More information forthcoming in Fall 2021.

Achievements

Launched in 2014, the inaugural Capacity Building Cohort succeeded in assisting 29 chapters.

• 76% of the 2014 Cohort increased their NJTL budget
• 66% increased their NJTL Star Level
• 5 chapters achieved the highest NJTL Star Level of Four Stars
• Additional increases in weeks of programming, partnerships, participants and staffing
• The cohort increased its capacity across 5 benchmarks measured annually for leadership capacity, learning capacity, management capacity, operational capacity and tennis capacity

Key Areas of Growth and Training

1. Organizational Identity

2. Strategic Thinking and Planning

3. Tennis & Educational Programming

4. Organizational Development

5. Human Capital

6. Evaluation & Assessment