The beginning of Senior Director of Player Development Komi Oliver Akli's tennis journey is as inspiring as it is heartbreaking. "I didn't have anything, man. I used to play tennis barefoot, participate in tournaments with big holes in my shoes, and play with broken...
JTCC Senior Director of Player Development Ali Agnamba and his illustrious tennis coaching career has reached a new pinnacle. From representing his native Togo in Davis Cup competition and being a hitting partner for Venus and Serena Williams as a junior, Ali Agnamba...
From the tennis court to the boardroom, Katrina Adams’ impact on tennis is encapsulated by a series of historic firsts. The former professional player won 20 career doubles titles and was ranked in the world top 10 during her 12-year career. Adams is the first African...
The Racquet Sports Industry (RSI) has named JTCC’s Jordan Zimmerman “2021 Junior Tennis Champion of the Year.” The prestigious national award was the result of Zimmerman's innovative idea to promote teenage girls to be active and engaged in their community during the...
While most are focused on setting goals at the beginning of the year, one JTCC player is already achieving his. On January 3, JTCC Full-time Champs player Stiles Brockett secured his first national title, and with it the coveted gold ball hardware, at the USTA’s Boys...
2021 has been a year to celebrate at JTCC thanks to our supporters! Despite the challenges of COVID, JTCC coaches, staff, and players created new opportunities to fulfill our mission of making tennis accessible for everybody. Two recent events underscore the...
Looking for a unique and powerful method to improve your mental fortitude on the court? In 2022, align your game with MindBody Tennis, created and led by JTCC Coach Houston Ward. The class is designed to help players improve their mental game through integrating...
A JTCC member since September, Richard Herskovitz’s story is one of inspiration and courage. In 2005, Herskovitz fell ill and was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, an extremely rare infection. With only 500 known cases annually in the United States, Herskovitz's...
Dear JTCC Members and Family, We hope everyone is enjoying indoor tennis and is preparing for a wonderful holiday season. JTCC is still committed to keeping everyone safe while at JTCC so we are writing to inform you and remind you of our current COVID-19 policies...