net generation at the 2018 us open - usta · net generation at the 2018 us open the us open...
TRANSCRIPT
1
Net Generation at the 2018 US Open
The US Open provided a grand stage for
our juniors to demonstrate what it means
to be a Net Generation player! We’re so
grateful so many of our players and
providers were able to participate
including the following Metro programs:
Cary Leeds Center (NYJTL), Cunningham
Tennis, City Parks Foundation, Court 16,
ER Tennis, John McEnroe Tennis
Academy, Kings County Tennis League,
Matchpoint Brooklyn, Riverside Clay
Tennis Association, Sportime Harbor
Island and West Side Tennis Club
November 2018
Meet Sean Worth
Sean Worth & Associates is a
highly regarded insurance
industry leader. This is a
well-established Allstate
agency and proudly serves
customers all over New York.
With all kinds of local
insurance advice, Sean is
someone you can count on to
help protect what’s good in
your life.
Get a free quote and receive
a Head/Penn tennis bag!
2
NY “Lil” Aces in Action
The NY Aces were in full swing and wearing their classic tennis whites
at the historic Westside Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens.
This program includes several dedicated tennis instructors teaching
incredibly motivated kids. The NY Aces have done a great job
promoting the game of tennis since they were founded.
Metro League Sectionals Success
The competition was tough and the spirit was strong. We proudly share
the champions of each of the USTA League flights from Metro:
18 & Over Women’s 4.0 captained by Lisa Newell & Nicole
Tavernier
18 & Over Mixed 8.0 captained by Nelly Lee & Angelo Dalla
Ragione
40 & Over Mixed 8.0 captained by Nelly Lee & Angelo Dalla
Ragione
US Open Arts Courts and Highland Park Tennis Association
US Open partnered with Chase to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
US Open for a #USOpenArtCourtsxChase campaign that included
renovating 5 courts in 5 different cities across the country!
The final artistic collaboration with Chase was revealed at Highland
Park Tennis Courts in Brooklyn. Highland Park is a USTA Foundation
National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapter. Now the kids
who participate in their programs will be able to play on works of art!
Doting Dad Who Supports his Daughter and Many Other New York City kids
New York City teacher Shawn Chandler grew up playing and loving
basketball. He learned a lot from the sport, but when his daughter,
Summer, tried tennis at the age of three years, he learned even more
unique life lessons that particularly resonated with him as teacher and
father.
As Summer’s affinity and talent for tennis became apparent, Shawn
took her to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), which offered
her a scholarship to train at the tennis academy on Randall’s Island.
“On the court, tennis players need to learn to make fast decisions with
no outside guidance,” said Chandler. “As a teacher, I know these
experiences build self-confidence and can be powerful teaching tools in
problem-solving and dealing with challenges on their own.”
Through Summer’s training at JMTA, Shawn was introduced to a
USTA program called Junior Team Tennis (JTT). JTT is a junior
program that provides individual technical tennis skill and strategy
development in a team-centered atmosphere. JTT is available for boys
and girls, ages 6 to 18; co-ed teams are organized by age, and give junior
players a chance to engage in match play in spirited and supportive
team setting.
“About two years ago, JMTA and USTA Eastern reached out to me to
see if I could help put a JTT team together at the academy,” Chandler
said. “I had come to know a lot of the parents who had children
participating in the Johnny Mac Tennis Project programs. So I helped
put two teams of the youngest kids together, serving as captain for one,
which was great because the kids could get that team experience in.”
Chandler enjoys his role as a JTT parent volunteer. “It’s been a great
way for these kids and parents to develop their own special community.
With JTT, kids get the best of both worlds – playing individually but
also working together as a team. Merging these two perspectives
together is the ultimate learning and character-building experience.”
New York Open Wildcard Tournament
The New York Open, which is an ATP World Tour 250, is held annually
on Long Island. This year, USTA Eastern has partnered with the
tournament and players will have a unique opportunity to interact with
the tournament and pursue a wildcard into the singles and doubles
main draw with the creation of a new College Wildcard tournament.
USTA Eastern has decided to invite our top college and university
tennis programs to the tournament. Universities that have confirmed
are Columbia University, Cornell University, St. John’s University,
Army, Wagner and The New York Institute of Technology.
The singles event will be held from November 16-18 at the USTA Billie
Jean King National Tennis Center. Spectators are welcome and we are
encouraging alumni to come out and show their pride!