This page offers various learning resources for NJTP students, their parents, and anyone else who wants to get the most out of tennis!
Pathway to Success
For students interested in playing tennis in high school, college, or beyond, NJTP’s Pathway to Success provides an overview of the steps you will need to take in order to achieve your goals.
10-and-Under Tennis
NJTP uses the 10-and-Under tennis format for our beginner- and intermediate-level classes. Our 10-and-Under page discusses what this format is and why we feel it is essential for the development of young players.
Tournaments
Playing tournaments is an important part of a competitive tennis player’s development. Our Tournaments page contains information and resources to help you get started in playing junior tennis tournaments.
Serve, Stroke & Volley (SSV)
SSV offers an ongoing series of local junior tournaments here in the San Fernando Valley, using a standardized tennis skills test to match up players of similar skill levels. Find out more about SSV on our SSV page below.
Health Benefits of Tennis
Here is an article from Tennis Industry magazine describing the various health of benefits of tennis:
- Tennis helps you burn calories, increase strength and improve coordination
- Tennis builds alertness, concentration, and problem-solving skills
- It teaches social interaction skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship
Read the full article by clicking the link below:
Tennis—Adding Years to Your Life, and Life to Your Years!
This article is provided courtesy of SCTA’s Tennis News, with special thanks to Dr. Jack Groppel for his Health Benefits of Tennis article on usta.com.
The link below contains the official rules of tennis, including the layout of the court, scoring, and more. It’s a must-read for all tennis players:
Tennis players should also be familiar with The Code, which gives unofficial rules and guidelines for dealing with many situations that come up during matches:
The Code: The Players’ Guide to Fair Play and the Unwritten Rules of Tennis
What’s the Call? is a USTA series that gives answers to tennis questions and situations that may be unusual or confusing to many players:
USTA’s Instruction page offers great tips on improving various aspects of your tennis game:
You can use USTA’s Net Generation youth tennis websites to find local play days, junior tournaments and team play events in your area:
USTA Net Generation Youth Tennis
These sites also offer information on the 10-and-under (also called Red-Orange-Green or QuickStart) tennis format, which NJTP uses.
Southern California Tennis Association (SCTA)
The SCTA is the Southern California section of the USTA. Their site offers ways to find local tournaments, leagues, and other events in your local area. Membership enables you to play in USTA leagues, tournaments, and other activities.
Their website contains a wealth of information on learning the game of tennis, improving your game, understanding the rules, and more.
Grand Slam Professional Tournaments
There are four Grand Slam tennis tournaments each year:
- The Australian Open
- The French Open
- Wimbledon
- The US Open
Each of the Grand Slam websites features streaming video so you can watch live coverage from your computer or other devices.
Indian Wells / BNP Paribas Open
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells (near Palm Springs) is held in early March and provides a fantastic opportunity for residents of the Greater L.A. area to see world-class tennis matches just a short drive away.
Visit the practice courts during the week and get an up-close view of your favorite top-ranked players hitting one-on-one with their trainers or other opponents.
Watching matches at the smaller courts at Indian Wells is awesome—you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. And you’ll see the biggest stars in tennis playing matches on the larger courts.
Other Professional Tournaments
The Association of Tennis Professionals or ATP (www.atpworldtour.com) is the leading men’s professional tennis organization and runs major tournaments around the world.
The Women’s Tennis Association or WTA (www.wtatennis.com) is the leading organization for women’s professional tennis.
Intercollegiate Tennis Association
The ITA is the governing body for college tennis and oversees NCAA, NAIA, and junior college/community college tennis.
US Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and Professional Tennis Registry
These organizations are the world’s largest associations of tennis-teaching professionals and provide training and certification for tennis instructors.
International Tennis Federation
The International Tennis Federation is the governing body for world tennis and runs the three major team competitions in tennis: the Davis Cup (men’s), the Fed Cup (women’s), and the Hopman Cup (mixed).
Volunteer @ the NJTP!
Do you need community service hours? Or just have some extra time that you’d like to give back to the community? Ask how you can volunteer with our program! Just contact us via e-mail or phone to see how you can help.