Essay Grant Ceremony, COVID-19 Survey Results, TGR Workshop Recordings & more!

2020 NJTL Essay Grant Virtual Ceremony

On Saturday, September 26th, we recognized this year’s Essay Grant awardees in a special virtual ceremony featuring our Chairperson of the Board Chris Evert, former Chairperson of the Board James Blake, and Daymond John, a member of the Foundation’s Celebrity Council. Another member of the Celebrity Council, Thaddeus M. Bullard, known as WWE Superstar "Titus O'Neil," gave this year’s keynote address along with remarks from Deloitte’s Chief Inclusion Officer, Dr. Terri Cooper and NY Managing Partner, Roger G. Arrieux Jr.

Click here to watch the recording of Saturday's fun event!

Read more about each awardee, including their essay submission, here.

COVID-19 Second Survey Results

This summer we issued a second survey to our NJTLs, in order to gauge the overall posture of the Network. We received 200 responses, which we utilized to create the 2020 USTAF COVID-19 Survey Memo (updated August 2020).

View the report summary here.

TGR Foundation Workshop Recordings

The TGR Foundation (a Tiger Woods Charity) held 3 workshops on September 15th, 18th, & 23rd, on a number of topics and resources important to the NJTL Network. If you were not able to attend any of the workshops, each of them were recorded and are available for your viewing at the following links.

September 15th: Best Practices in Interacting with Youth Remotely – Basic Introduction to Remote Learning

Recording link here.

September 18th: Migrating In-Person Practices to a Remote Setting

Recording link here.

September 23rd: Touring TGR EDU: Explore – Free Resources for Educators, Families and Students

Recording link here.

Mark your calendars for additional upcoming TGR webinars. View More.

Important Information & Announcements

1) Guidance will be provided to NJTL's on 2020 Star Levels and the next enrollment cycle in November.

2) Save the Date - The National Capacity Building Virtual Graduation will be held on 11/18/2020 at 6 PM EST. More details to come!

3) SafePlay Compliance is required for all NJTL staff and volunteers who have regular, ongoing in-person or virtual contact with minors. As a reminder, an annual training is required and refreshed background check every two years in order to be compliant. Please verify your SafePlay compliance status here.

4-Star NJTL Chapter Spotlight

We are highlighting our 4-Star chapters for their efforts across the country serving thousands of kids in the communities they impact. This week's 4-Star spotlight is shining on Gainesville Area Community Tennis Association based in Gainesville, FL.

Gainesville Area Community Tennis Association (Aces In Motion)

The Aces in Motion (AIM) NJTL program is the largest GACTA program and is designed to partner with under-resourced youth and people with special needs living in Gainesville, FL. We provide a safe and positive place where the youth of the community can attend a whole child focused after-school program and receive educational assistance, social/emotional skills, and tennis opportunities to lead healthy productive lives and a fulfilling career. Learn more.

Tennis Industry United

Stay connected with Tennis Industry United, updated September 21, 2020, for additional resources.

Questions?

Please reach out to us via email at njtl@usta.com if you have any questions or need assistance and the appropriate member of the Foundation team will respond to you.