All JMTA players receive important program benefits, included in their tuition, as follows (benefits may vary by JMTA site, and some benefits may not apply to JMTA Mac Red and Mac Orange players):
The Directors who supervise a JMTA player’s group sessions, and, if applicable, that player’s private coaches, are that player's TEAM. They are the “go to” for questions on a player’s development and for tournament schedule planning advice, and more. Each player and their parents will receive regular feedback from the player's TEAM by text, email or phone, when appropriate.
Our supervising coaches take videos of JMTA players in action using video analysis software, provide verbal feedback tagged to the video clips, and use annotation tools to highlight the verbal analysis. These are sent to players and their parents by email. JMTA coaches also review and analyze other practice and match-play videos, both of JMTA players and of professional players, with students, in group settings.
Group athletic training and conditioning, provided by the JMTA Performance team and designed to complement on-court instruction, is offered to all JMTA players before or after each JMTA session. Assessments are conducted at the beginning of the session. One-on-one training, comprehensive assessments, physical therapy, nutrition and hydration consulting and other services are available for an additional cost; see the JMTA Training Enhancements for more information.
Our “JMTA You” program includes integrated on and off-court, group mental toughness training and wellness seminars for players and parents, alongside on-court mental toughness coaching. Developed by Dr. Dan Stankovic, Ed.D., BCB, JMTA’s Director of Mental Performance and Wellness, and delivered by trained JMTA Directors and coaches, JMTA’s mental toughness approach has been designed to prepare JMTA players for all on-court and off-court situations. For one-on-one sessions with Dr. Stankovic, see the JMTA Training Enhancements for more information.
JMTA Directors are available to advise on individual player tournament schedules. Multiple JMTA coaches attend certain USTA and ITF tournaments to support JMTA juniors each weekend. JMTA Students are strongly encouraged to join the USTA and UTR, as these memberships are required to participate in sanctioned/verified tournament play. For a link to SPORTIME’s UTR tournament schedule, click here.
The SPORTIME/JMTA World Tour is our Grand Slam themed competition for our Red, Orange and Green level players, designed to provide a stepping stone into more formal USTA or UTR events. They are included in the cost of program sessions and are held at multiple SPORTIME sites each year. Players from all SPORTIME clubs are welcome to events themed around Beijing, Melbourne, Indian Wells and Paris, providing a fun opportunity to meet and compete in age and level appropriate format team competitions. Click here for more information!
Basic college search/placement support is provided to all JMTA players approaching college age, to help them identify schools that offer programs particularly well suited to their tennis and academic needs. More college placement services are available for an additional cost, including creation of personal recruiting intro videos, coordinated outreach to college coaches, an annual College Recruiting Combine, bringing top college coaches to SPORTIME to evaluate JMTA Players, and more; see JMTA Training Enhancements for more information.
Complimentary open court walk-on privileges; details and restrictions vary by club.
JMTA New York City: Complimentary walk-on open-court privileges are offered to junior players who are enrolled in JMTA programs and are SPORTIME Members in good standing. Don't miss out on the opportunity to practice for free at SPORTIME! (See below for reservation and related policies). JMTA players may reserve walk-on open court times as follows: JMTA Players under the age of 11 may reserve up to six (6) hours in advance (excluding at SPORTIME Randall's Island where players may walk-on to open courts by checking-in at receptions but may not reserve in advance) and may play, at no charge, with a parent or with another SPORTIME Junior Member; Players 11 years of age and older may reserve up to six (6) hours in advance excluding at SPORTIME Randall's Island where players may walk-on to open courts by checking-in at receptions but may not reserve in advance), and may play, at no charge, with another SPORTIME Junior Member. Junior members may not reserve court time on behalf of others and must be present for the use of the reserved court. A $25.00 fee will be charged to junior members for 'no-shows', time changes, cancellations, if the reserving player is not present for the use of the court reserved or if the reserving player plays with individuals other than those referenced above. At SPORTIME Randall's Island, complimentary 'walk on' tennis court time cannot be reserved. JMTA Players may use courts that are open by checking in at the front desk when they are on site.
JMTA Long Island: JMTA players may reserve walk-on open court times as follows: - JMTA Players under the age of 11 may reserve up to six (6) hours in advance and may play, at no charge, with a parent or with another SPORTIME Junior Member; - JMTA Players 11 years of age and older may reserve up to six (6) hours in advance and may play, at no charge, with another SPORTIME Junior Member. Junior members may not reserve court time on behalf of others and must be present for the use of the reserved court. A $25.00 fee will be charged to junior members for 'no-shows', time changes, cancellations, if the reserving player is not present for the use of the court reserved or if the reserving player plays with individuals other than those referenced above. This policy applies to SPORTIME Central Long Island locations only as policies may differ at other SPORTIME locations.
JMTA Westchester: JMTA players can book a court up to 6 hours in advance, Monday thru Friday, and 1 hour in advance on weekends. JMTA players may play with another JMTA player, or Parent, as long as that Parent is a SPORTIME Member, at no cost. If the Parent is a non-member, they pay for half the court court, at the Associate/Non-Member rate. This policy applies to SPORTIME Lake Isle/JMTA Westchester only. Restrictions and policy may vary at each JMTA or SPORTIME location.
If you have any questions about JMTA’s Training Benefits, about our approach to player development, or how junior players and their families can maximize the quality of their tennis experience and their overall enjoyment of our great sport, please contact your JMTA Director.