Junior Tennis

As a former professional tennis player and current coach, some of the questions I receive involve developing confidence and being nervous in tournaments. I explain to most parents that their child is nervous in tournaments because they are unsure of what the outcome will be and they are looking...Read more

With public schools off last week for spring break, Carefree Racquet Club in North Merrick gave local kids an opportunity to play tennis during their week off. Over 300 children ages four and up attended throughout the week, with Carefree donating all proceeds to Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard...Read more

USTA Eastern and USTA Long Island continue with its initiative of getting tennis into the local schools, with the latest example being at Rocky Point High School in Rocky Point, N.Y. Tito Perez conducted the training last week for coaches and teachers, including Rocky Point Athletic Director...Read more

Nassau County Boys High School Preview Syosset Looks to Maintain Its Dominance Syosset High Schools Boys Tennis and “winning” have become synonymous over the last few seasons in Nassau County Boys Tennis. The Braves have won 52 consecutive matches, a streak that includes three straight Nassau...Read more

With both the ATP and WTA tours in the desert of Indian Wells, Calif. for the BNP Paribas Open, the Sportime World Tour rolled on with an event inspired by the tournament. Once again, DJ CM was on hand in the party room keeping parents and the players entertained as they awaited their turns to take...Read more

I find it quite amusing when I attend junior tennis tournaments and see the teenagers huddled around either socializing or trying to snap a photo for social media. Then, suddenly their name is called and they need to rush to the court to play a match. They may win or lose, but if they do not...Read more

SPORTIME and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) announced on Thursday that it will be hosting the third annual College Recruiting Combine on June 23-24 at SPORTIME Randall’s Island. The Combine, a big success in each of the past two summers, will again give select rising high school sophomores...Read more

Maloney Qualifies for New York Open The New York Open is giving local players the chance to compete with the professionals with prequalifying tournaments happening throughout Long Island and New York-metropolitan area. Patrick Maloney, who grew up training with Keith Kambourian at Bethpage Park...Read more

Each year, the USTA Long Island Region recognizes the achievements of individuals, facilities and organizations who have made a positive impact on our community, both on and off the court. Nominations for the 2018 awards are now open, and the region encourages nominations . Awardees should be USTA...Read more

Sportime Kings Park hosted the latest installment of the Sportime World Tour series this past Saturday, as kids came together for a Beijing-themed event. The first World Tour event in almost eight months paid homage to the China Open and saw players taking part in different drills and games as they...Read more