NJTL

The USTA/National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network is a nation-wide group of community tennis organizations seeking to develop the character of young people through tennis and education.

NJTLs Are Unique

NJTLs offer a variety of on-court programming and also educational and life-skill components designed to enhance a player’s overall development. These educational components are diverse in nature, but can vary from things like mentoring, drug and alcohol counseling, to things like computer skills training, health and nutrition, and college preparation.

The NJTL is a great way for kids to get exercise, make friends, and have fun in a team-oriented and safe environment.

Northern California

NorCal Staff | May 1, 2017

What is the goal of National Junior Tennis & Learning?

Founded in 1969 by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell, and Sheridan Snyder, this growing network of tennis providers share similar values, ideals, and goals by:

Reaching out to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to play tennis
Instilling the values of leadership and academic excellence in todays youth.
Giving all kids (regardless of income, race, gender) the opportunity to fully develop their tennis skills so they can derive a life time of enjoyment from the sport

USTA Foundation Grants & Scholarships

The USTA Foundation believes in giving back, in supporting programs that utilize tennis and education to build brighter futures and more vibrant communities, and to support students who have excelled as they pursue a college education.

To date, the USTA Foundation has awarded more than $19 million in grants and scholarships to more than 270 programs, benefitting thousands of children and adults throughout the country. Learn More

2019 NJTL And NIKE Camp Scholarships

There are 24 scholarships available for the NJTL camp (12 boys and 12 girls). There are 6 scholarships available for the NIKE Camps (3 boys and 3 girls).

If you are accepted for the Nike Scholarship you may choose any Nike camp in NorCal, as long as they have the availability to accommodate.

20th Annual NJTL Essay Contest

Enter and you could win a trip to New York City for Kids' Day! The information for the 2019 contest coming soon.

Please join USTA NorCal in congratulating the following winners of the 2018 Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. These student athletes wrote essays that stood out among their peers in Northern California.

The winner from the Northern California section are:

Hillary Phu, San Francisco

Andrea Morales, Berkeley