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Maryland's Junior Tennis Champions Center named 2024 NJTL of the Year

Apr 17, 2024 12:00 PM

For 25 years, JTCC has helped grow the sport of tennis by providing a comprehensive tennis pathway for players of all abilities that emphasizes excellence on the tennis court, in the classroom, and in the community. Read More

Charlie Pasarell, NJTL co-founder, honored with 2024 NJTL Founders' Service Award

Apr 17, 2024 12:00 PM

More than 50 years ago, Charlie Pasarell teamed with Arthur Ashe and Sheridan Snyder to launch the National Junior Tennis and Learning Network to bring tennis to under-resourced kids. Now, he's been honored with the NJTL Founders' Award for his service to the sport. Read More

2024 Billie Jean King Cup players welcome NJTL kids for clinic at USTA National Campus

Apr 10, 2024 06:00 PM

The U.S. Billie Jean King Cup team took time out of their preparations for the upcoming qualifying tie against Belgium to host a tennis clinic for nearly 50 youngsters from a pair of USTA Foundation NJTL chapters. Read More

Frances Tiafoe joins Houston youth for clinic in support of Frances Tiafoe Fund

Frances Tiafoe at the Frances Tiafoe Fund clinic in Houston.

Apr 02, 2024 12:00 PM

The latest activation for the USTA Foundation's Frances Tiafoe Fund took place in conjunction with the ATP 250 in Houston with students from the Houston Tennis Association. Read More

Frances Tiafoe joins Dallas youth for on-court clinic to support the Frances Tiafoe Fund

Feb 07, 2024 10:00 AM

Frances Tiafoe and the USTA Foundation hosted the first on-court activation for his eponymous Frances Tiafoe Fund in Dallas with the Dallas Tennis Education Academy. Read More

Ginny Ehrlich named new USTA Foundation CEO

Oct 24, 2023 12:15 PM

Ginny Ehrlich, an accomplished and successful leader of charitable organizations in the sports, youth, and education space, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the USTA Foundation. Read More

2023 NJTL Essay Contest winners inspired by Althea Gibson

2023 NJTL Essay Contest winners in New York City.

Sep 06, 2023 12:30 PM

Ten student-athletes, ages 10 to 18, were chosen as the winners of the USTA Foundation's 24th annual National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) Essay Contest, presented by Deloitte, after writing an essay centered around one of Gibson's most famous quotes. Read More