HJTEP - The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program

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

given to returning students and Central Harlem residents. While learning tennis, our players are hitting the books as well as the courts. We urge them to do all they can academically, to complete high school and to enroll in college. A 2.0 GPA is required in our program, but our participants average a 3.1 GPA. Our Tennis Against Obesity (TAO) program is designed to help schools, students and parents recognize, address and combat a growing obesity epidemic. TAO has four keystones: fitness, nutrition, discipline and fun.

Serving up magic on the court! 🎾✨We teamed up with WTA and Morgan Stanley for an unforgettable play event! Our Harlem Jr...
08/31/2026

Serving up magic on the court! 🎾✨

We teamed up with WTA and Morgan Stanley for an unforgettable play event! Our Harlem Jr. Tennis & Education Program kids brought so much energy, passion, and heart to every single drill, showing everyone what pure hustle looks like.

A huge thank you to Judy Murray for once again running an incredible program and dropping gems on drills, tips, and form.

Extra love to Leylah Fernandez, Asia Muhammad, and Clervie Ngounoue for coming out to coach and assist Judy with everything during their super busy US Open week! Big shoutout as well to the amazing Morgan Stanley volunteers for keeping the day running so smoothly. 💙

Building games, growing leaders, and strengthening our community, one swing at a time. 🏆🙌

Still smiling from our first-ever Pre-US Open Pro-Am!We are so proud to host such a wonderful event bringing the communi...
08/27/2026

Still smiling from our first-ever Pre-US Open Pro-Am!

We are so proud to host such a wonderful event bringing the community together for an incredible cause. To all the amateurs and special guests who joined us: your support and energy made this day truly special.

A massive thank you to all of the amazing pro tennis stars who came out, supported, showed so much love and care, and had a absolute blast on the courts with us! Your time, talent, and passion elevated the whole day.

We also want to give a huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who believed in this event and made it possible. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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08/27/2026

For , the Come Play event isn’t just a stop on the calendar. It’s about bringing tennis directly to communities that need it most. 🎾✨

Hearing her speak in Harlem today about breaking down barriers and empowering the next generation of young athletes was such an inspiration. Huge thanks to and for making grassroots access a priority! Such an incredible day

08/26/2026

Monday’s Pro-Am was one for the books! ⛳️ Just a small sample of the action. The full photo dump is coming soon, so stay tuned!

What an unforgettable day at The Harlem Open! 🎾✨Yesterday we took over West 120th Street between Malcolm X Blvd and Mt. ...
08/23/2026

What an unforgettable day at The Harlem Open! 🎾✨

Yesterday we took over West 120th Street between Malcolm X Blvd and Mt. Morris Park West and turned the entire block into tennis courts! From our dedicated coaches and talented student-athletes to incredible members of the Harlem community, everyone came together to learn, play, and celebrate the game.

A special thank you to Assemblyman for stopping by and showing love to HJTEP as always!

Shoutout to Marcus Meets Malcolm and all of our partners for making this community event so special. See you on the courts! 💥

08/20/2026

Harlem is on the news! 📺✨

Eyewitness News covered our laptop giveaway with AT&T and Tech:NYC Tuesday evening, capturing the incredible energy in the room as 200 local students received new technology for their futures.

The coverage highlighted the amazing community effort, including inspiring remarks from Senator Chuck Schumer, Council Member Yusef Salaam, HJTEP Executive Director Katrina Adams and Assemblyman Jordan Wright as they spoke to our youth. Press play to check out the feature! 💻🎥

08/20/2026

Bittersweet vibes on the courts last week! We said goodbye to our graduating seniors as they wrapped up their final summer camp before heading to college. 🎾✨

Rising senior Kaya sat down with Bintu, Akari, and Eva for a new episode of Alumni Interviews with Kaya to get their best reflections and words of wisdom. 🎬

We are so proud of you all and know you’ll crush this next chapter! 🎓💙

200 laptops, 1 incredible day for Harlem! 💻✨Yesterday was pure joy. Thanks to the amazing teams at AT&T and Tech:NYC, 20...
08/19/2026

200 laptops, 1 incredible day for Harlem! 💻✨

Yesterday was pure joy. Thanks to the amazing teams at AT&T and Tech:NYC, 200 young people in our community now have the essential technology they need to support their education, unlock new opportunities, and thrive.

We were deeply honored to be joined by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, Council Member Dr. Yusef Salaam, and Assemblyman Jordan J.G. Wright, who all stopped by to share powerful words of wisdom and show their unwavering support for HJTEP and Harlem youth!

We are so grateful to partner with AT&T and Tech:NYC to help close the digital divide, and to share this gift alongside our friends at the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation and The Abyssinian Baptist Church.

Huge thank you to:

🎙️ Senator Schumer, Council Member Salaam, and Assemblyman Wright for inspiring our kids

🏛️ Abyssinian Baptist Church for opening their beautiful space and hosting us so graciously

🌟 Dr. Tamara Hill-Bennett for stepping in to MC and bringing the warmth

🤸‍♀️ Somer Alston and the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation team for being stellar ground partners

👏 Our dedicated HJTEP team, including our executive director Katrina Adams for perfect-pitch remarks

Days like this show the true power of community coming together for our youth. Here is to many more milestones ahead! 💙🎾

Harlem showed UP for Harlem Week! 🎾✨Two days, non-stop energy, and pure community love. Our weekend clinic brought out l...
08/17/2026

Harlem showed UP for Harlem Week! 🎾✨

Two days, non-stop energy, and pure community love. Our weekend clinic brought out local kids to celebrate Harlem Week, sharpen their skills, and learn the game alongside our incredible coaches and alumni.

Quick Highlights

🎾 Harlem Week Vibes: Local youth filling the courts and putting in work all weekend.
🎾 Giving Back: Alumni and coaches pulling up to mentor, lead drills, and inspire the next generation.
🎾 Pure Hype: High fives, big rallies, and endless smiles from start to finish.

Huge thank you to everyone who showed out for Harlem Week and made it unforgettable. Harlem tennis is just getting started! 💥

Drop your photos from the weekend in our DMs or tag us in your posts!

Our hearts are with Colombia following the recent earthquake. 🇨🇴❤️We are rallying behind our wonderful board member, Car...
08/13/2026

Our hearts are with Colombia following the recent earthquake. 🇨🇴❤️

We are rallying behind our wonderful board member, Carolina Velez, to help gather essential aid for the families affected by this tragedy.

Swipe through to see the full list of needed items, local drop-off spots (accepting through Saturday), and ways to donate directly via Zelle or verified relief organizations.

Every action helps. Thank you for standing with Colombia! 🙏✨

Address

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

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+12124913738

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