HJTEP - The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program

Scenes from camp at Fordham! 🎾

Our HP2 crew is bringing the ultimate energy to the courts this summer. From pushing through tough drills to cheering each other on, these athletes prove that teamwork makes the dream work. We are grinding hard, laughing louder, and making the most of every single day together.

Swipe through to see what happens when high performance meets pure fun!

A little bit of fast-paced competition, a little bit of zen. Check out what our groups were up to in the classroom!

- Futures Group: Racing against the clock with The Uzzle! This block-matching puzzle game had everyone putting their spatial reasoning and quick-thinking skills to the test. 🧩⚡

- HP2 Group: Post-tennis yoga and brain power! 🎾🧘‍♀️ Our crew learned how yoga benefits the brain and cooled down with some mindful movement after a hard workout on the courts.

Proud of these kids for stretching both their minds and their muscles! 🌟

Week 1 in the books for our grassroots crew! ☀️🎾 From the pre-match hype to the team huddles, these kids brought incredible energy to their very first week of summer camp. We’re so excited to watch them grow on the courts!

Two cities, unforgettable memories, and a whole lot of talent. 🎾🔥

We’ve been on the move with our HJTEP rockstars! First up, Lara and Amanda took on Orlando at the USTA Foundation Camp, fighting hard for a wildcard spot in the prestigious Clay Court Nationals.

Then, we headed to Cincinnati! Savannah, Samantha, Sean, Michael, and Jaydel got the incredible experience of competing in a team event right where the pros play at the Cincinnati Open.

From training camps to center courts, these kids continue to inspire us every single day. The future of tennis is bright! 🌟👇

Summer camp just hits different at . ❤️

Week 1 brought the heat, the hard work, and that familiar HJTEP energy we love. So proud of our crew for crushing the start of another amazing summer on these courts!

🏆 WEEKEND WINNERS ALERT! 🏆

Huge congratulations to our incredible HJTEP players for absolutely dominating the courts this weekend!

👉 Swipe to see our champions:
1️⃣ Titan Isom: Shutting it down at the USTA Junior Circuit: Roosevelt Island Racquet Club Summer Series and taking home the Coed 10 & Under Singles Green Championship! 🥇
2️⃣ Bodhi LeStar Rosenberg: Bringing home the hardware from NJ! Bodhi captured the USTA 10 & Under Tournament Championship at Middlesex County College in Edison, NJ! 🥇

The hard work pays off, and the future of tennis is looking incredibly bright. Let’s hear it for our champs in the comments! 👇💥

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🏃🏾‍♂️✨ What an incredible way to honor the day! We laced up our sneakers and hit the pavement for the Juneteenth 5K with HJTEP, and the energy was absolutely unmatched.

A massive shoutout and thank you to Quacey for organizing such a seamless, powerful, and impactful event. Your hard work made this huge success possible! 🙌🏾❤️

Happy Juneteenth, everyone! Today and every day, we celebrate freedom, resilience, and community. ✊🏾🖤❤️💚

Reflecting on an amazing day at our Free Tennis Combine! 🧡🎾

From the 8:30 AM intro clinics all the way through to our 11th and 12th graders getting vital college recruitment info, the day was a beautiful showcase of talent, growth, and community.
We are so proud of every single student who showed up, stepped onto the court, and gave it their all. 👏✨

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible Coach Simone, who facilitated the entire program seamlessly. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to these athletes!
Thank you as always to the for their continued sponsorship and belief in our mission. Until next time! 👋