Our idea is to use tennis as a way to gain and hold the attention of young people in the inner cities and other poor environments so that we can teach them about matters more important than tennis....Through tennis, lives can be changed and spirits reclaimed. ~Arthur Ashe, National Junior Tennis League Co-Founder
The National Junior Tennis League of Indianapolis' purpose is to fulfill Arthur Ashe's vision of offering low-cost tennis and life skills instruction to children, regardless of socio-economic circumstances.
Upcoming Programs
- NJTL is introducing a new Spring Beginners Program. Click here for details.
- NJTL's second session winter program for intermediate and advanced players will conclude on March 14. Click here for details of final class times.
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Recent News
- NJTL of Indianapolis receives USTA/Midwest Section 2009 NJTL of the Year. Click here for more information.
- Four 2009 NJTL participants named USTA/Midwest Section Winners for Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. Read Story
- NJTL instructor receives 2009 Excellence in Summer Service Education Award. Read Story
- NJTL of Indianapolis wins National NJTL of the Year. Click here to view the video.
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Upcoming Events
- Click here for information about the 2010 Walking for Dreams Event on Sunday, May 23. Help NJTL raise funds to keep program costs low and to continue making a positive impact on Central Indiana youth.
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NJTL celebrates its successes over the past 36 years. Here are a few quotes sharing the positive impact that NJTL has had on the lives of Central Indiana Youth:
"I love how the program focused on life skills. As a teacher myself, I know kids may not always discuss what goes on in schools/sports but that doesn't mean it isn't working. Please keep focusing on them!" ~ 2008 NJTL Parent
"The great thing about NJTL is that we teach so much more than tennis. On a daily basis, I encouraged the kids to make healthy choices and presented them with a goal each week, like to not drink soda. I would also share a 'life skill' every week, such as being respectful, trying your personal best.... I like to think that each kid ends the hour, not only having improved at tennis, but having gone away with a a principle that can carry on for a lifetime." ~ 2008 NJTL Instructor
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