Tennis training programs provide comprehensive coaching for players of all ages. Their comprehensive programs cover every aspect of the game from building strong fundamentals to developing advanced technical strategies for competitive play.
These elite programs provide intensive coaching from top coaches while also giving students access to both tennis and academic studies simultaneously.
IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s premier sports education brand with on-campus and online programming that assists student-athletes throughout their development journey. When they step foot onto campus, students are empowered to win their future – be it college success or beyond! Founded by Nick Bollettieri in 1978, the Academy’s tennis, golf, baseball, soccer and football programs help all ages of student-athletes realize their full potential both on and off the field.
Students enrolled at IMG Academy benefit from an engaging curriculum designed to foster academic development, athletic improvement and life skills – while simultaneously helping develop leadership abilities and understanding of their role as athletes within society. Students learn to balance athletic goals with schoolwork while forging lasting friendships with athletes from around the globe.
IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida is an elite sports training facility and academy for high school students that features summer camps, weekend programs, year-round academies and more. Situated on 450 pristine acres, IMG Academy caters to players of all ages and skill levels–professional players as well as amateur. World-renowned coaches and trainers help your child improve their game at IMG Academy.
IMG Academy not only specializes in top-tier training for student-athletes, but they are also experts at offering personalized college recruitment services for them. Their team of recruiters are committed to finding each athlete the perfect college fit, be it at a Power 5 program or mid-major program. With access to over 70 sports, their recruiting services have assisted hundreds of student-athletes secure scholarships at schools all across America.
IMG Academy is widely-renowned for its tennis and golf programs, but its football program is quickly making waves in high school football circles. Their football team boasts several five-star recruits from 247Sports Composite Recruiter for 2024 class alone! Additionally, IMG Academy’s football team has won several national championships over time making IMG Academy one of the premier football academies nationwide.
HJTEP
Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) is a non-profit that uses tennis as a tool to inspire youth to learn and succeed. Their programs combine tennis instruction and competitive play with academic support, college preparation, scholarships for those in financial need, as well as providing scholarships. You can support HJTEP by making one-time donations online or via mail; making estate plans that include HJTEP; or including their name with financial advisors when planning. HJTEP will also provide sample language and resources when discussing philanthropic intentions with financial advisors.
HJTEP has been operating since 1972 and serves youth ages 6-18 in high-risk inner city neighborhoods. Their doors remain open 365 days of the year, and staff emphasize education, character building and self-development through tennis as a vehicle of social change that builds positive and healthy communities.
Organization offers several programs to benefit its community, including Beginner’s Camps, Tournament Training Camps and Summer Tournament Series. Beginner’s Camp is tailored for beginning students and offers instruction and games designed to develop basic skills while bi-weekly field trips round out its offerings.
The Summer Tournament Series is an innovative new program for advanced players that runs four hours daily during July and August at HJTEP’s Advanced Classroom Environments (ACE), designed to address HJTEP students’ disproportionate amount of summer learning loss. Scheduled to debut during summer 2013 implementation is planned. Rubrics measure how well academic skills have been retained over time during their summer journeys.
Evert
Evert Tennis Academy is an acclaimed world-class training facility that provides several programs for junior players. These include summer and holiday camps, academic year boarding, private lessons and private coaching – all designed to develop physical, mental and strategic skills essential for success on court.
The academy is a joint collaboration between Chris Evert’s family, his legendary tennis career, and IMG, the world’s premier sports marketing firm. Based out of Boca Raton in Florida, this academy combines world-class coaching with cutting-edge training methods.
Players enrolled in the Developmental Program benefit from a customized, bespoke plan designed to take them to their next level of tennis play. This program includes daily 1:1 lessons with a developmental coach as well as comprehensive fitness and nutrition support from our academy’s coaches who are committed to developing both college- and professional-level players as well as encouraging good character building practices among their pupils.
At Evert, students are taught to work together as part of a team during competitions such as tournaments. With its eight-acre campus situated within a residential neighborhood surrounded by lakes, manicured lawns, and Floridian foliage – along with one of few academies offering boarding services – this facility encourages teamwork among its students.
Evert’s Head Doubles Coach and former Top-10 player herself, Gigi Nicholson specializes in integrating strength and conditioning training with their overall training regimen. Her focus lies on strengthening muscles with exercises to increase mobility. As a result, students will have improved flexibility and agility which will allow them to execute more precise shots on court.
Before each training session, students undergo a 15-minute dynamic warm-up designed to increase core body temperature, joint mobility, neuromuscular stabilization (balance) and reaction time. Their coach will give instructions during this phase on how to perform specific drills or movements.
The school offers an active calendar of social activities and events throughout the year. Students will have opportunities to meet other tennis players while engaging in recreational activities such as swimming and hiking, plus tutoring services from Get That Grade Tutoring to improve English skills – these classes will prepare children attending Evert Tennis Academy Summer Camps for exams such as the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, public speaking skills development as well as leadership capabilities.
SPORTIME/JMTA
SPORTIME boasts some of the finest tennis facilities in Long Island, New York City Westchester and the Capital Region. Boasting over 150 indoor and outdoor courts on various surfaces, SPORTIME provides an expansive selection of programs, classes and experiences suitable for players of all ages and skill levels. Members may reserve seasonal indoor court time with or without private coaching for seasonal membership rates; rent hourly court time at significantly discounted rates or take advantage of designated complimentary court time at any SPORTIME location.
JMTA’s internationally certified tennis coaches employ innovative game-based training methods to enhance players of all ages and abilities in age-appropriate groups. At higher levels of instruction, serious junior players are prepared for tournament and high school/college play, while older players gain insight into their weaknesses so they can compete at their peak potential.
The Under 10 Pathway, specifically tailored for our youngest players, helps develop all aspects of a player’s physical, mental, and strategic game from day one. Students move through clearly-outlined stages of development based on an internationally accepted progression of court sizes, red and orange balls, and net heights; making it possible for kids to begin actually playing tennis from their very first lesson!
After players complete the Red One Pathway, they begin training on full red courts, beginning with simple tracking skills and progressing toward understanding of its tactical geography. Next up in training are EXCEL Green programs where players continue honing their strokes while working through various ball-reaction situations.
Mike oversees the management of SPORTIME’s indoor and outdoor tennis facilities, sports & fitness centers, amenities & more at each location, along with strategic leadership to the Company coordinating operations policies & initiatives with SPORTIME’s CEO & Senior Leaders. Mike is also accountable for overseeing SPORTIME’s accounting department including budgeting processes & proforma projections with SPORTIME CFO, banker relationships as well as general financial support at each SPORTIME location.