The Eastern Colorado Tennis Association is proud to offer the USTA’s signature “National Junior Tennis and Learning” program for introducing tennis to kids 6 – 16. The program’s goals are to teach young people the importance of character, education and becoming productive citizens, by using tennis to teach life lessons.
What Is the N.J.T.L.?
The National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network was founded in 1969 by tennis legends Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell, and philanthropist Sheridan Snyder. The program’s goals were to teach young people the importance of character, education, and becoming productive citizens, by using tennis to teach life lessons. The NJTL is a flagship program of the USTA Foundation, the national charitable organization of the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
The Eastern Colorado Tennis Association has a shared goal of changing the lives of young people through the powerful combination of tennis and education.
NJTL lessons run every Monday morning at the Optimist Park Tennis Courts
Red Ball 9:15a – 10:25p $10.00 each lesson
Orange Ball 10:30a – 12:00p $10.00 each lesson
Green Ball 10:30a – 12:00p $10.00 each lesson
Yellow Ball 10:30a – 12:00p $10.00 each lesson
Payment: Cash or check made out to Eastern Colorado Tennis Association
Kids who play tennis:
- Are less likely to binge drink and smoke.
- Are less likely to use drugs and get into trouble.
- Are less likely to be overweight and at-risk for life-long health issues.
- Learn about themselves and the etiquette of competition.
- Can pick up competitive skills that will last them a lifetime.
The best thing about tennis is that it grows with you, with a wide array of racquets, balls and courts to match your level of play and athleticism. This allows you to play your game your way – from your first time out until deep into retirement.
Here is a look at the different levels of tennis
Juniors 6-8 years old: Kids will be taught hand/eye coordination and motor skills with mini-nets and Red Balls in a fun and game based approach to learning.
Juniors 9-10 years old: Kids will be taught proper footwork patterns and mechanics in a fun, game based environment using the Orange Balls and the 60′ court.
Juniors 11-13 years old: Players will be taught all aspects of tennis with the Green Dot ball as they progress to the regular yellow ball on the full court.
Juniors 14-17 years old: Players will be taught all aspects of tennis with the Yellow Ball as they progress to the regular yellow ball on the full court.
Adults: We are always looking for volunteer parents to have fun helping us out!
Contact us at tennis@ectafun.com for more information.
NJTL lessons run every Monday morning at the Optimist Park Tennis Courts
Red Ball 12pm – 1:30p $10.00 each lesson
Orange Ball 10:30a – 12:00p $10.00 each lesson
Green Ball 10:30a – 12:00p $10.00 each lesson
Yellow Ball 10:30a – 12:00p $10.00 each lesson
Payment: Cash or check made out to Eastern Colorado Tennis Association
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