Day 1️⃣ of the Bedford Cup is underway at JTCC!

75 players from 11 Division I schools across the Mid-Atlantic are now competing in singles and doubles action that will take place through the weekend.

We’re especially proud to welcome back JTCC alumna Lauryn Hall, who’s representing Morgan State University, as she competes on her home courts once again.

The Bedford Cup is an annual regional women’s tennis tournament series sanctioned by the ITA.

Swipe to see photos from today 👉

Earlier this month, incoming JTCC CEO Martin Blackman sat down with Brett Haber & Jim Courier for an engaging conversation on the Tennis Channel to talk about his new role and the future of our organization.

🎾 From his roots as JTCC’s Director (2004–2008) to overseeing USTA Player Development for more than a decade, Martin has helped shape American tennis at every level.

In this interview, he shares:
✅ Ken Brody and Ray Benton’s vision to combine tennis, education, and mentoring
✅ The importance of JTCC’s alumni community and the mission of giving back
✅ His excitement for JTCC’s capital expansion, featuring six new indoor courts, four outdoor courts & a new main building.

Thank you @tennischannel for featuring Martin and spreading the word about JTCC! 🙌

Four JTCC players had a week to remember at the USTA Foundation Haber Career Week/Amex Cup that took place from Aug 30-Sept 5 🙌

Shristi Selvan, Stefanie Smart-Abbey, Shaun Fernando, and Yared Alfred joined 24 players from NJTL chapters across the country for an unforgettable experience.

Highlights included hitting the courts at the US Open, exploring the Central Park Zoo, watching matches from the Presidential Suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and visiting top companies like ABC Studios, H/2 Capital, and Morrison & Cohen.

Thank you to @ustafoundation and JTCC Junior Performance Program Manager Terence Tche for accompanying the players and making it a week of tennis, learning, and service that created memories to last a lifetime. 💙

📸 @arulramsriram

Yesterday, we proudly unveiled the plaque for the JTCC Keith Robert Larson Scholarship Fund above the entrance to Building One, honoring a legacy of passion, resilience, and community.
 
Keith was a longtime member of the JTCC community and an enthusiastic supporter of our programs, and although he is no longer able to play tennis, his passion for the game lives on.
 
Through the support of his father, Bob, and fellow JTCC member Dick Charlton, the JTCC Keith Robert Larson Scholarship Fund was created to empower the next generation of high-performance athletes. 
 
The fund provides need-based scholarships for players committed to excellence on and off the court. Last year, Nico Pedraza was announced as the first recipient of the scholarship fund, receiving up to $10,000 annually until he graduates from high school. 
 
A second recipient will be announced soon. 
 
If you would like to honor Keith’s legacy and invest in the future of high-performance athletes, please click the link in our bio.

✨ From College Park to Arthur Ashe Stadium ✨

24 JTCC players representing our wheelchair, para standing, veterans, and Special Olympics programs took the court at the US Open on Sept 3.

As part of the USTA Net Generation on-court experience, they showcased the fun and energy of tennis in Arthur Ashe Stadium—right before the quarterfinal night session.

We’re proud of our players for bringing the game we love to one of the biggest stages in tennis. 💙💚

#JTCC #TennisForEverybody #USOpen

Congratulations to the JTCC players, some pictured above, on their results in @usta and @ustamidatlantic tournaments this past weekend!

Sid Arora
L2 C Doubles Finalist in College Park, MD

Steve Bobadilla
L2 A Doubles Champion in College Park, MD

Pat Bower
L2 C Finalist in College Park, MD
L2 C Doubles Finalist in College Park, MD

Gerardo Chomba
L2 A Doubles Champion in College Park, MD
L2 A Champion in College Park, MD

Spencer Davis
L2 A Finalist in College Park, MD
L2 A Doubles Finalist in College Park, MD

Dainer Robinson
L2 D Finalist in College Park, MD
L2 D Doubles Champion in College Park, MD

Natalie Sullivan
L2 D Doubles Champion in College Park, MD

Matthew Wolinsky
L2 D Doubles Finalist in College Park, MD

Emma Flury
L5 Co-Ed 10U Flight A Champion in College Park, MD

Campbell Costello
L6 G16s Group 3 Champion in Fredericksburg, VA

Sai Patibandla
L6 B18s Red Draw Finalist in Falls Church, VA

Jasper Chen
L7 B16s Champion in Olney, MD

Jasmine Guillen
L7 G12s Champion in Olney, MD

Naomie Tinney
Jr Circuit Coed 12U Green Ball Group 4 Finalist in McLean, VA

Joy Abban
Jr Club Champion in College Park, MD

Selma Cadar
UTR PTT Champion in Boise, ID

#tennis #championship #tennisforeverybody #trustyourtraining

🎒📚 Kicking off the school year with learning beyond the classroom!

This week, JTCC School students took part in two amazing off-site experiences:

🧬 A field trip to the National Museum of Health & Medicine in Silver Spring, exploring medical science and history with hands-on exhibits.

🤝 A service project with Food for All DC, where students packed over 100 grocery bags for families in need.

Director Mark Santangelo summed it up best: “I was very proud of how the students stepped up… showing teamwork, curiosity, and respect. All in all, we are off to a great start of the year!”

#TennisForEverybody #CommunityImpact #BeyondTheCourt

🚨 Big news for the game we love.

The USTA Foundation’s new Community Impact Hub initiative is bringing $6 million in funding to NJTL chapters like JTCC—and we’re all in.

Highlights:
🔹 JTCC is 1 of just 10 locations across the country chosen to drive this movement
🔹 Each NJTL will train 300 coaches by 2027
🔹 35 million tennis players will participate nationwide by 2035

JTCC Community Outreach Manager Evan Morsell said it best:
“As a result of the community impact hub initiative, we’re able to accomplish our mission here at JTCC of providing Tennis for Everybody by training coaches and developing students in the communities we serve.”

Featured in Forbes, this initiative is about more than tennis. It’s about equity, opportunity, and building the next generation of leaders on and off the court.

#CommunityImpact #JTCC #TennisForEverybody