New York Junior Tennis & Learning

susan lao a year ago

The tennis program is good in some places but in some places the support coaches asking a deal to clean up putting away their stuff before they can practice extra time . They should also help too not just sitting and chatting. This happen in Juniper park hope.

Xiao F Wen a year ago

I really regret signing up my child for this program. It feels like there are two types of students here — the ones who are already familiar to the staff, and the rest of us. For the “familiar” kids, everything seems great — small group sizes, friendly greetings, real coaching attention, and even the parents are treated warmly. But for new students like us, it’s completely different. The staff barely greet us, and the kids are often yelled at loudly for not understanding instructions. The group sizes are chaotic, especially for younger children, and the coaching feels unprofessional. After a full month, my child was still stuck on the very basic moves, with no real guidance or encouragement. The coach often looked frustrated and unmotivated. This program gives good resources and care only to people they already know. If you’re new, you and your child may just be ignored or left behind. I honestly feel it’s a waste of time. Please think carefully before sending your child here.

Veronica Saints 2 years ago

Total waste of time. This program is NOT open to all abilities. Coach Joyce did a FANTASTIC JOB discouraging a prospective player & parent from returning to THIS program. My son is on the spectrum and that was the first thing I communicated to Coach Joyce. After I told her that, she told me the best time for me to bring him would be 4 pm instead of 3 pm (which was the time we showed up>3pm). Then she later changed the time again back down to 3 pm because she said she “wasn’t aware he was on the spectrum.” That’s the first thing I told her.‼️ But since we were there she would take him. She wanted to just have my son in the court with the other kids while I was suppose to wait outside. THAT was the First 🚩 I explained to Coach Joyce that with this new change new people etc my son needed his support system which was me so I would be going in the court with him. Coach Joyce had the children do some warmup exercises and games. Coach Joyce kept trying to 🚩drill my son to perform everything exactly to the “T” which: 1. Caused attention to be focused on him from the other children (now he’s self-conscious and feeling a bit embarrassed)‼️ 2. Kept having him repeat the drills until he did

Michael Aiken 3 years ago

This program is excellent; some reviewers need to read their mission statement. NYJTL is not a tennis academy or day camp; it is an open-enrollment opportunity for all children in New York to learn to play tennis -- for free. That means you will interact with all types of coaches at all skill levels, all sorts of children, and, unfortunately, all kinds of parents. What I like about the senior coaches is that they try to maintain some basic level of discipline, which can be hard when dealing with dozens of kids and parents coaching from the sidelines and others that treat them as babysitters who they can tell what to do. Furthermore, if you want your child to improve their skills, take a few minutes to reinforce the skills the coaches teach them at home. Any coach, or teacher for that matter, always invests a little extra in those students who are really trying to listen and learn. And, once again, this program is FREE. Thank you, NYJTL. Now you little brat: ready position...unit turn...racquet back...follow through!

Elizabeth Breland 6 years ago

For over 10 years, my children have been benefitting from the amazing instruction given by the coaches of this organization. They've developed a love for the game and wake up each weekend ready to play! NYJTL coaches are knowledgeable of the sport. But more importantly, they are kind, and patient. They bring out the best in their students. I appreciate all they do!