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Midwest NJTL Programs



NJTL (National Junior Tennis and Learning) is supported by the USTA Foundation, the national charitable organization of the USTA. The work done by its member chapters includes after-school tutoring that focuses on academic enrichment, a life-skills curriculum and, of course, tennis.

 

To learn more about the program and how you can get involved, please contact Zoy Brown at zoy@midwest.usta.com.

 

Looking to enroll to become a NJTL chapter for the first time or have questions about becoming an NJTL chapter? CLICK HERE for more information.

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INDIANA

Amigos, Richmond Latino Center 

"To empower the Latinx community to engage actively in Richmond and Wayne County and to promote learning, cooperation and respect across cultures. Our focus is on education, health, and creating cultural connections."

 

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Evansville Area Tennis Patrons 

"Each season, the Evansville Area Patrons organize match schedules, recruit volunteer coaches for each school, and provide balls and t-shirts to the players. Both the boy’s (fall) and girl’s (spring) programs have evolved over the past 18 years and during the 2014-15 school year, 400 middle school students participated."

 

Contact Holly Schneider here for more information. 


Indianapolis Tennis & Education Foundation

"The Indianapolis Tennis and Education Foundation, Inc. (ITEF), formerly the Indianapolis Junior Tennis Development Fund, Inc., continues its focus of doing just that – developing junior tennis and all that it encompasses throughout the entire Indianapolis community."

 

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NJTL of Indianapolis

"NJTL of Indianapolis follows the example set by Arthur Ashe to promote education, good character and healthy lifestyles to children through the sport of tennis."

 

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Rajeev Ram Foundation

"To foster the positive impact of tennis on youth in Indiana."

 

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South Bend Boys & Girls Club

"The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens."

 

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ILLINOIS

Central Illinois Tennis Association

"Central Illinois Tennis Association's mission is to promote and develop the growth of youth tennis in Central Illinois and to cooperate with the United States Tennis Association and other associations in pursuit of these aims. "

 

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Love to Serve Tennis and Education Foundation

"Love To Serve, Inc. Tennis and Education Foundation (LTS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality tennis and education programs that contribute to positive youth development, improve student academic outcomes, and build knowledge and skills for future success in college and careers. "

 

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The ACE Project 

"Our mission is to nuture children living in underserved communities by building character, confidence and competency through the sport of tennis."

 

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Tennis Opportunity Program (TOP)

"Tennis Opportunity Program helps economically disadvantaged children achieve excellence, making the dream of attending college on scholarship a reality."

 

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XS Tennis and Education Foundation

"The XS Tennis and Education Foundation (XSTEF) mission is to provide Chicago's underserved youth with an enriching safe-haven and positive pathway to college through a community-based tennis and academic enrichment program,."

 

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YES Evanston 

"Our mission is to improve the lives of Evanston youth through tennis and academic assistance.

We strive to create opportunities for children in Evanston, especially those with limited resources and those needing extra help in school"

 

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MICHIGAN

 

Motor City Tennis Club

"To promote the sport of tennis in underserved communities in metropolitan Detroit through year-round lessons, leagues, tournaments, and special events, and to provide recreational options, health benefits, social development, and college scholarships for youth participants."

 

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Opportunity Tennis Academy

"To provide an OPPORTUNITY for children from all neighborhoods to play tennis while developing character traits to compete in LIFE." Opportunity Tennis Academy provides an affordable, weekly two-hour program that combines tennis lessons and character building through education.

 

Contact Lynnette Cain here for more information. 


People for Palmer Park Tennis 

"Beyond the restoration, preservation, and beautification goals [of the park], PFPP continues to develop public programming that draws on the invaluable resources in Palmer Park and provides education, recreation, and volunteer opportunities for children, teenagers, adults, seniors, families, community organizations, and schools. "

 

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Todd Martin Youth Leadership

"TMYL exists to prepare young people - especially those from under-resourced families and communities - for success as individuals and as active, responsible citizens, through innovative tennis, education, life skills, and leadership development programming."

 

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Urban Youth Tennis Foundation

"To reach, teach, and mentor urban youth through tennis, with faith-based guidance; teaching character qualities, reading, nutrition, and a healthy life-long sport, with love and encouragement."

 

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West Michigan Community Tennis

"To establish a sustainable nonprofit tennis facility in West Michigan focused on development and programming for existing tennis enthusiasts of all ages and levels, while providing the underserved and underprivileged of our community the programming, opportunity and vehicle to better their position through life-long racquet sports. The foundation of our community’s tennis culture must be rooted in community programming and an accessible facility; the success of one is dependent upon the other."

 

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OHIO

Advantage Cleveland Tennis & Education 

"Providing Cleveland's youth with tennis, wellness, fitness, literacy and creative expression programs to promote hope, healthy living and productive futures."

 

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Buddy Up for Life

"We exist to serve individuals with Down Syndrome by providing a fun, active, and supportive environment for our athletes to grow both physically and personally by engaging in activities that impact athletic, social, and emotional development."

 

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Cincinnati Recreation Commission

"Established in 1927, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission provides recreational, cultural, leisure and educational activities for Cincinnatians of all ages and abilities."

 

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Cincinnati Tennis Foundation

"The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to using tennis and education as a vehicle to positively impact lives. With the cost to develop a player from 5 to 18 estimated at $385,000*, the scholarship program started awarding many players with financial aid, and the Foundation was born. Through its many programs, the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation welcomes and develops players of all ages."

 

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Dublin Tennis Outreach Program (Dublin TOP)

"Dublin TOP or the Dublin Tennis Outreach Program is a student run non profit organization that is giving back to the community through the unique sport of tennis. A group of like minded individuals who found a passion in such an amazing sport, looking to promote it to today’s youth through cost-free tennis clinics."

 

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Inner City Tennis Project

"To foster the development of citizenship, scholarship and fair play in children aged five to eighteen through the use of tennis training, academic assistance, and a nurturing social environment."

 

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THRIVE Through Tennis

"Our mission to utilize tennis as a therapeutic model to positively impact the health and wellness of individuals and our community. Our goal is to allow anyone to be able to enjoy and benefit physically and mentally from the sport of tennis."

 

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WISCONSIN

Grassroots Tennis Program

"Our goal is to develop tennis players in our community.  Economic status does not matter, we just want people that want to have fun and play the game. We strive to have everyone have a chance to play who wants to play and not try to limit them along the way."

 

Contact Todd Anderson here for more information.  


Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation 

"MTEF provides year-round tennis and youth development programs to help students reach their greatest potential. We work to give urban children a safe environment where they can play and excel. We encourage and support academic achievement to help develop lifelong learners. Through life skills training and positive adult coaches and mentors, MTEF empowers students to develop strong characters and critical life skills that will lead them to success."

 

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