HJTEP - The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program
Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program is a Tennis, Education, Life-skill and Wellness Program for
Since 1972, our renowned youth tennis program has offered urban youngsters the chance to learn an unfamiliar sport and sharpen their skills on and off the courts. Participants transition from the Grassroots and Munchkin levels to the Tournament Level. Our top-level players are selected to participate on the Jack Shapiro Team. Admission to the HJTEP programs is on a first-come basis with preference
07/29/2026
Star power on the court for an even bigger cause. πΎβ¨
Mark your calendars for Monday, August 24th! Weβre teaming up with The Family Office & VC Open for a Tennis Pro-Am featuring an unreal lineup of Grand Slam champions, world number 1s, and legendary coaches.
Whether youβre playing alongside them or watching from the stands, you wonβt want to miss this day supporting our HJTEP scholars on and off the court. π€π
ποΈ Tap the link in our bio to lock in your spot today!
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07/28/2026
Parents, it is time to secure your childβs spot! β‘οΈ Applications for our 2026β2027 Indoor Season are officially open. Donβt wait until spots fill up. Click the link in our bio to apply today and keep your young athlete developing, training, and thriving with us through the upcoming season. πΎπ
07/22/2026
World-class sport meets high-level networking. πΎβ¨
Join us on August 24 at the Milstein Family Tennis Center for an exclusive Pro-Am and private cocktail reception featuring tennis legends Bob & Mike Bryan, Danielle Collins, Katrina Adams, Vania King, Vasek Pospisil, and more!
Connect with top founders, family offices, and athletes, all in support of HJTEP.
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Date: August 24 | 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
β³ Registration Closes: August 17
π€ Presented with: , CVC, The Legacy Alliance & community partners.
Seats are limited! Link in bio to register. π
4 sets of pure heart (and sweet commentary) π€ Watch until the end for Emerieβs post-match interview! π«
07/20/2026
Spain may have won the World Cup yesterday, but the HJTEP Futures group is coming for the crown! πβ½οΈ Coach Doug swapped the tennis rackets for soccer balls to dial up the conditioning, and letβs just say the footwork is translating beautifully. Who says we only dominate on the court? ππ₯
Doug
07/15/2026
A massive celebration for TEAM HJTEP as they take on the streets of New York City for the TCS New York City Marathon!
From the court to the pavement, our runners represent the power of sport and mentorship with every step. Help them carry the legacy this November and support their fundraising goals! πββοΈπββοΈπ¨
Meet the team:
β’ Sara Levy-Lambert
β’ Doug Knox
β’ Kenneth Tao
β’ Glendon James
We are so proud of this squad. Join us in cheering them all the way to the finish line! Link in bio to support. ππ§‘π
07/14/2026
Scenes from camp at Fordham! πΎ
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!
Our High Performance 2 group took over the stadium stairs at Fordham University for some serious fitness training with Coach Doug. Summer camp is where the hard work happens, and these athletes are putting in the mileage to elevate their game.
Step by step, we are building champions. ππΎ
07/08/2026
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. π§©β‘
- HP2 Group: Post-tennis yoga and brain power! πΎπ§ββοΈ 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! π
No excuses, just work. π€π₯
Our High Performance 2 group took over the stadium stairs at Fordham University for some serious fitness training with Coach Doug. Summer camp is where the hard work happens, and these athletes are putting in the mileage to elevate their game.
Step by step, we are building champions. ππΎ
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40 W 143rd Street
New York, NY
10037
Opening Hours
| Monday | 4pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 4pm - 8pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 5pm |
