Hopefuls Come Out for JMTA Scholarship Tryouts
Young tennis hopefuls from across the New York-metropolitan area gathered at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) at Sportime Randall’s Island to compete for a chance at a scholarship to the JMTA programs.
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Players ranging from ages six through 17 sought to earn a scholarship for the upcoming 2023-2024 season at JMTA’s locations in Long Island, New York City and Westchester.
Participants are evaluated by a Selection Committee, consisting of SPORTIME/JMTA directors, coaches and leaders, including JMTA Co-Directors Lawrence Kleger and Patrick McEnroe. The tryout includes tennis and athletic drills, point/match play and athletic/fitness testing.
“We look forward to our scholarship tryout day each year, as it is an opportunity to meet new talented athletes and their families,” said JMTA Co-Director Patrick McEnroe. “Our mission is to provide access to quality tennis programs for those who may not otherwise have that opportunity. We are excited to welcome young players to the Academy and look forward to another great tryout.”
The goal of both the tryout and the combine is to find young players who are deserving of full or partial scholarships to attend SPORTIME and JMTA program, starting in Fall 2023.
The event is a joint initiative of the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) and SPORTIME/JMTA. JMTP, a 501(c)(3) charity, changes young lives through its commitment and efforts to remove racial, economic and social barriers to success through tennis.
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The organization provides free tennis programs and scholarships to under-resourced young athletes from the NY Metropolitan area, providing a pathway to success through high level coaching and competitive tennis opportunities. The ultimate goal is to lead these young people to college scholarships, careers in the industry and, for a few, professional tennis careers.
