Celebrating Our Student Athletes April 16 marked National Student Athlete Day. At NYJTL, we’re proud to support young people as they grow through tennis and education, building skills that prepare them for lifelong success. According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, high school student-athletes achieve higher grades and are significantly more likely to attend college. […]
Celebrating Her Impact: Women’s History Month at NYJTL
NYJTL celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring the achievements, leadership, and voices of women who inspire change both on and off the court. The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis and Learning welcomed the women’s tennis teams from Temple University and Yale University for a clinic with NYJTL students, followed by a Q&A session. The day […]
NYJTL Celebrates Black History Month Through Tennis, Education, Arts, and Community Service
Arthur Ashe, the founder of NYJTL, remains the only Black man to have won the US Open, Wimbledon, and the Australian Open. Yet, his greatest legacy extends beyond the court. Ashe was dedicated to empowering Black athletes and viewed tennis as a gateway to education and opportunity—principles that shape NYJTL’s mission today. This February, students […]
Pathways to Success
NYJTL’s new tennis pathway begins with grassroots programs like the Community Tennis Program (CTP) and extends to the Scholar Athlete Program and beyond. But what does “beyond” truly mean? For NYJTL, “beyond” means supporting alumni as they transition to college and early adulthood. In recent years, NYJTL students have attended prestigious universities like Syracuse and […]
36th Annual NYJTL Mayor Dinkins Cup: A Celebration of Youth Tennis and Scholarships
Sunday, June 9, marked the grand finale of our 36th annual Mayor Dinkins Cup at the Cary Leeds Center, showcasing the talents of over 550 young athletes from public, private, and parochial schools across all five boroughs. Named in honor of NYC’s first Black mayor and our dedicated board member, David N. Dinkins, the event […]
Hundreds of Bronx Teens Participate in Mental Health & Wellness Event at NYJTL’s Cary Leeds Center
On May 18, 2024, NYJTL hosted an impactful event in partnership with Generation S.O.S. at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning. This initiative, part of NYJTL’s Mental Health & Wellness Day, drew hundreds of teens from the Bronx and surrounding areas to participate in a powerful, interactive program aimed at raising awareness and […]