Author: Sachi Kurup

For immediate release NEW YORK (August 5, 2021) – New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is proud to announce that Louis Marx, Jr. has endowed college scholarships for NYJTL program participants. The initial Marx Scholar Athletes will be selected later this year and will receive an aggregate of $20,000 in scholarships. The selection criteria will include strong character and leadership skills, sportsmanship, commitment to the game of tennis and demonstrated financial need.

The Louis Marx, Jr. Educational Scholarships will be in addition to NYJTL’s Victor Kiam “Going For It” scholarships awarded annually for more than a decade at the NYJTL Mayor’s Cup final awards ceremony.

“I am excited that Mr. Marx Jr. has chosen to create additional college scholarship opportunities to support NYJTL children,” said NYJTL Chair Bob Horne. “Creating a pathway for youth to fulfill their collegiate aspirations is at the very heart of our mission.”

Mr. Marx, Jr. has been a successful venture capitalist for over 60 years, investing in a variety of industries. He is the son and heir of the late Louis Marx, who rose to prominence in the 1950s owning the largest toy company in the world at the time, Louis Marx and Company. Mr. Marx, Jr., a graduate of Princeton University, has more recently devoted himself to philanthropy and contributes robustly to arts, education, and medical organizations. He is also a very accomplished tennis player and the recipient of NYJTL’s 1996 Leadership Award, which was presented to him by his friend, Nick Bollettieri.

About NYJTL:

The mission of New York Junior Tennis & Learning is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. Since 1971, NYJTL has changed lives through tennis, education, healthy living, and character development programs. Today, it is the largest youth tennis and education non-profit in the nation, reaching more than 85,000 K-12 New York City youth.

NYJTL provides after school programming in approximately 30 schools and community tennis programming at approximately 40 sites throughout New York City in the summer months and at additional sites that operate during the school year. In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, at which it provides free and commercial tennis programming year-round as well as life skills, character development and healthy living lessons. All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.

NYJTL is looking forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022 (delayed due to COVID)!

Contact:

Joe Ceriello
Chief Marketing and Development Officer
jceriello@nyjtl.org
(917) 693-6672

For immediate release (New York, June 30, 2021) – New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is pleased to announce that Udai Tambar has been elected President & Chief Executive Officer effective August 9, 2021.  Mr. Tambar has devoted much of his career to serving youth, including serving as Chief of Staff and Director of Youth & Children Services for the NYC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and as the Executive Director for South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!), which provides comprehensive youth development services for NYC’s under-resourced South Asian community.  Mr. Tambar most recently served as Vice President, Community Health at Northwell Health.

“My life’s work has been dedicated to serving low-income children and providing them with the tools to reach their fullest potential,” said Mr. Tambar.  “I believe that I can build upon the tremendous work of NYJTL with my experience to utilize the powerful combination of tennis and education to better serve the community and empower the next generation of NYC youth.”

Mr. Tambar graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts and received a Masters in Public Affairs from Princeton University.  He most recently attended Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Program receiving a certificate in Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management.

“Udai’s exceptional experience with youth programming, his comprehensive understanding of NYC’s afterschool programs, and his demonstrated passion for helping children achieve their goals make him the right choice to lead our organization,” said Bob Horne, NYJTL’s Board Chair.  “Next year NYJTL will celebrate 50 years of service to NYC’s children, and under Udai’s leadership we will embark upon our next phase of developing and implementing even more impactful programming for under-resourced youth.”

Mr.Tambar will succeed George Guimaraes, who led the organization successfully through the pandemic and worked to ensure that NYJTL’s resources were available to NYC children despite unprecedented challenges.  After five years devoted to leading the organization, Mr. Guimaraes is retiring to spend more time with his family.  “The entire NYJTL organization, on behalf of the thousands of children that we serve, thanks George for his many contributions over the past five years,” said Mr. Horne.

About NYJTL

The mission of New York Junior Tennis & Learning is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court.  Since 1971, NYJTL has changed lives through tennis, education, healthy living, and character development programs.  Today, it is the largest youth tennis and education non-profit in the nation, reaching more than 85,000 K-12 New York City youth.

NYJTL provides after school programming in approximately 30 schools and community tennis programming at approximately 40 sites throughout New York City in the summer months and at additional sites that operate during the school year.  In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, at which it provides free and commercial tennis programming year-round as well as life skills, character development and healthy living lessons.  All NYJTL community tennis and afterschool programs are offered at no cost to its participants.

NYJTL is looking forward to celebrating its 50^th anniversary in 2022 (delayed due to COVID)!

Summer Rising!

This Summer the ACES Afterschool Program is opening 15 Summer Rising sites serving 1,500 kids! Summer Rising is a free summer program for any NYC student in grades K–8. Students will get the opportunity to go outside, learn, and engage with their peers. All students participating in the program will have access to academic classes and enrichment programming, including field trips, arts activities and outdoor recreation. Students will also engage in daily community building and social emotional learning activities.

Save the Date!

In dedication to the late Mayor David N. Dinkins, this year a socially-distanced NYJTL Mayor’s Cup will return to the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning from June 19 to 26! Learn more about the tournament!

NYJTL Internship Program

This summer NYJTL will participate in the Internship to Employment Program facilitated by CUNY. We will host an 8-week internship, with the goal of exploring the potential for a permanent position at NYJTL for the interns. The internship will run from July 12, 2021 until September 3, 2021.

CLC Bubbles are Down!

The bubbles at the Cary Leeds Center have come down! The center will continue its season outdoors! Learn more about what the Cary Leeds Center offers.

This year, NYJTL will be participating in Summer Rising, a New York City’s free summer plan for any child in grades K-12 who wants to participate.

Program Overview

• Summer Rising will be available throughout New York City to every student grades K-8, including students with disabilities.
• All programs will be run by local school leaders and trusted community-based organizations.
• Summer Rising programs are full day and in-person experiences.
• All programs will create a bridge back to school in the fall and give parents peace of mind as they return to work.
• The environment will be safe and supportive. Staff members are prepared to respond to children’s social and emotional needs.
• Summer programs will offer academic support, arts, recreation, and social-emotional support.
• All K–8 students participating in programs will have access to academic classes and enrichment programming, including field trips, arts activities and outdoor recreation. Students will engage in daily community building and social emotional learning activities.
• Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be served to each student.

Register Here!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NEW YORK, NY – [May 06, 2021] New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL), and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) will work together to promote and deliver injury prevention education and screening programs to NYJTL coaches, participants and select Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning programs.

“This is a huge opportunity for all of our coaches and families,” said Jay Devashetty, Director of Player Development at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, “I am particularly excited to see the positive impact this training will have on the long-term health and well-being of our kids.”

HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. HSS has been ranked No. 1 in orthopedics for 11 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report (2020-2021) and has also been among the top-ranked hospitals for both orthopedics and rheumatology for 29 consecutive years.

“We are extremely excited to partner with NYJTL on this very important initiative,” said Dr. Andrew Pearle, Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS. “Preserving the musculoskeletal health of young athletes is among our top priorities and this collaboration will provide NYJTL coaches with the resources they need to keep children throughout New York City safe and healthy.”

Through this partnership, NYJTL coaches and participants will  learn about the health benefits associated with physical activity and how to maximize those benefits by reducing the risk of preventable injury. The cutting-edge injury prevention education and screening programs delivered by HSS will help to keep children on the court and promote long-term healthy living.

About New York Junior Tennis and Learning:

The mission of New York Junior Tennis & Learning is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court.  Since 1971, NYJTL has changed lives through tennis, education, healthy living, and character development programs.  Today, it is the largest youth tennis and education non-profit in the nation, reaching 85,000 K-12 New York City youth. NYJTL celebrates the diversity of the children who participate in every program, providing three million hours of year-round tennis and education programming serving youth from all five New York City boroughs.  All NYJTL Community Tennis and Afterschool programs are offered at no cost to participants.

About HSS:

HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 11th consecutive year), No. 4 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2020-2021), and named a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2020-2021). HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics by Newsweek (2020-2021). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. The global standard total knee replacement was developed at HSS in 1969.

An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Global Innovation Institute was formed in 2016 to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 130 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.