March 2005
Founded: 1972                                                                                                    Founder: Bill Briggs

Message from the Director

The devastation and loss of life that befell the people of Indonesia, Sri Lanka and other Eastern countries was unimaginable.  Chances are that most Americans have been moved emotionally to make a contribution to the Tsunami Fund.

        We in New York are only now getting over the tragedy of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001.  We felt that no greater tragedy would surpass it but 155,000 people perished in the Tsunami.  But for the grace, it could have been you or I.  Some might say it was by chance or random selection of birth.  Certainly here is an opportunity for us to decry what has happened and wonder once again why?

        Over $20 billion  have been raised for people we will have never seen and will never meet.  There is no inhumanity to man here, only love and concern enough to restore  one's faith in the human race.

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Munchkins’ Tennis Tip

       While the participation in the U.S. Open is a far reaching goal of an imaginative parent, studies have indicated that the best way to get there is to begin with fun.  First, understand the value of group dynamics and positive peer pressure for the munchkin’s age group.  Activity that includes games and running appeal to a child's natural desire to compete and should be adopted for every lesson.  Tossing the soft ball develops eye hand coordination.  Hitting the softball is effective because it is bigger,   slows down after the bounce, and requires less strength to hit than the tennis ball.  Every effort given by the child is worthy of abundant praise and encouragement regardless of the outcome however making sure that they are reaching for attainable goals.  The Let’s Have Fun approach instills a like ability for the game while planting the seeds for proper footwork and ball striking kills.                         

                                   Coach Robert Atkinson

Summer Tennis Camp

Advantage of Summer Tennis Camp

       Designed for a child who might be competitive Concentration of skills will enhance muscle memory and skill level improvement

        Challenges youngster to perform at higher level Personalized lesson

        The Academy skill levels are Beginner, A, B, C3, C2, C1, D2, D1.  In the Y&T design model, the camp participants upon completion of the camp will bypass levels at the following rate schedule:

Call (718) 658-6728

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The Gold Tennis Ball Awards

In recognition of their contribution to the advancement of the Program, the Academy is proud to announce the 2005 Gold Tennis Ball recipients adding to the list of extraordinary people: 

        Travis Best, NJ Nets

        Earl Galbreth, Owner, Ablecraft Corp.

        Jazzy Joyce, Emcee, Hot 97

        Walter Berry, Fmr-Pro Basketball Player

Honor Roll of Gold Ball Winners

Brian Adams, Ernie Anastos, Jackie Arrington, Jeff Aubrey, Anna Austin, Yvonne Bandison, Vivian Bennett, Mark Breland, Donald Clark, Leroy Comrie, Vivian Cook, Maurice Dubois, Tom Early, Merle English, Floyd H. Flake, Woodie Gist, Clinton Graham, Woodie Head, Shirley Huntley,  Kevin Jemmott, Andrew Jenkins, Carl Lee, Ananda Lewis, Helen Marshall, Bill Martin, Dominic R. Mascara, Carl Mattone, Henry McCoy, Bill McCreary, Chuck Meara, Gregory Meeks, Lois Menyweather, Larry Miller, Rob Parker, Cal Ramsey, Michael Reali, Yvonne Reddick, Lew Rudin, Cruz Russell, Bill Scarborough, Jay Schweid, Eugene Scott, Claire Shulman, Malcolm Smith, Ada L. Smith, Archie Spigner, Lori Stokes, John L. Thompson, Dennis Walcott, Scott Walters,  Rudy Washington, Gerald Waterman, Donna Webb, David Weprin, Cheryl Wills, Brice Wilson, KD Wilson, Elwanda Young, Jack Zulack