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HJTEP - The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program

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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.

11/02/2026

HAPPY MARATHON MONDAY! 🏃✨

Yesterday, our four incredible Running for Legacy team members took on 26.2 miles at the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon, proudly representing HJTEP and the young people we serve!

Thanks to the energy and cheers at our 120th & 135th St cheer stations, our runners felt the true power and pride of Harlem every step of the way.

Huge congratulations to Glendon Sanders, Sara Levy-Lambert, Kenny Tao, and Douglas Knox! 🏅

They crossed the race finish line, but our fundraising goal isn’t finished yet!

If you were inspired by their grit, cheered along the course, or believe in empowering the next generation of champions on and off the court, there’s still time to donate. Let’s push our total over the finish line together today!

👉 Click the link in our bio to donate now! 💙

Special thanks to our Legacy Builder Harlem Business Supporters: Red Rooster Harlem, Lido, BIXI, & The Fox Harlem 🙌

10/31/2026

ONE DAY TO GO! 🚨 The countdown is officially down to 24 hours!

Tomorrow, our four unstoppable runners take on 26.2 miles for Running for Legacy at the TCS NYC Marathon! 🏃‍♂️💨

We need our community, families, and partners to bring full-force energy tomorrow. Come join us at our cheer stations to carry HJTEP’s runners through their final push toward the finish line! Bring your hand-held signs, loudest cheers, and all your HJTEP pride! 📣

Track our runners on race day:

Glendon Sanders: #21383
Sara Levy-Lambert: #65247
Kenny Tao: #11784
Douglas Knox: #35119

💙 There is still time to support! Help us cross the finish line of our fundraising goals by making a donation before the deadline tomorrow, October 31st! Link in bio to give. 👟✨

10/28/2026

After five straight years of lottery denials, Active Duty service member Glendon Sanders never gave up on his dream to run the TCS New York City Marathon. Now, he’s lacing up for 26.2 miles with team Running for Legacy to support Harlem Jr. Tennis & Education Program!

For Glendon, leadership and mentorship are at the core of everything he does. Watch the full Q&A to hear how his military background shapes his training, why he’s running to create life-changing opportunities for youth, and what running for HJTEP means to him.

Tap the link in our bio to support Glendon’s run and help him cross the finish line for HJTEP! 🗽🏃🏾

10/27/2026

As Coach Doug prepares for the TCS New York City Marathon in just 5 days, he is still putting in work right here with our Futures group.

Balancing 26.2 miles of training with coaching the next generation takes serious dedication. Watching him push our kids to build their strength, agility, and endurance reminds us why he is such an incredible mentor for HJTEP.

As he gets ready to cross that finish line, let us keep the momentum going! Support Doug and our Running for Legacy team by making a donation at the link in our bio. Every contribution helps us empower more kids on and off the court.

Let us send all the energy to Coach Doug as he heads into marathon week! Drop some encouragement for him in the comments.

10/26/2026

The countdown is ON! 🚨 In just 6 days, our four unstoppable runners take on 26.2 miles for Running for Legacy at the TCS NYC Marathon this Sunday, November 1! 🏃‍♂️💨

We’re inviting our community, families, and partners to bring full force energy to our cheering sections and carry HJTEP’s runners through their final push to the finish line.

Join us at either (or both!) of our Cheer Stations:
📍 120th St & First Ave (Official TCS NYC Marathon Charity Partner Station) | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 NE Corner of 135th St & Fifth Ave (HJTEP’s Cheer Station) | 11:45 AM – 4:00 PM

Bring your hand-held signs, loudest cheers, and all your HJTEP pride! 📣 Let’s show our runners what the Harlem community’s support means.

Track our runners on race day:
Glendon Sanders: #21383
Sara Levy-Lambert: #65247
Kenny Tao: #11784
Douglas Knox: #35119

There is still time to support each runner’s fundraising goals! Please consider making a donation by October 31st.

LINK IN BIO💙👟

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10/22/2026

Behind the scenes of an unforgettable week! 📸✨

While tennis builds strength and discipline on the court, days like this build the rest. Last week, our HJTEP students spent an incredible day at Morgan Stanley touring the building, networking, and picking up essential financial literacy skills for the future.

We want to send a huge thank you to Ms. Renee for organizing such a phenomenal experience for our students. Her dedication and commitment to them and the program is truly unmatched, and it is just as vital to their growth as the work our coaches do on the court.

Between what Ms. Renee does off the court and what our coaches do on it, these kids have a team behind them that guarantees their futures are nothing short of bright. 💛🎾💼

Swipe to see some highlights! 👉

10/21/2026

From searching for public courts as a kid to playing Division I tennis at Harvard, Kenny Tao knows how far access can take a young athlete. Now, he’s lacing up his HOKA Mach 6s to take on 26.2 miles for team Running for Legacy at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.

Watch the full Q&A to hear why running for HJTEP is personal to him, how his tennis mindset carries into marathon training, and how he’s working to reach his $5,000 fundraising goal for the next generation of champions.

Tap the link in our bio to support Kenny’s run and donate to HJTEP! 🎾🗽

10/15/2026

Crossing the finish line takes a village! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️✨

We are beyond grateful to our incredible Running For Legacy Team for taking on this marathon journey for our youth!

A huge THANK YOU to our Harlem Legacy Builders and local business supporters who make this work possible:

✨ BIXI
✨ Lido
✨ The Fox Harlem
✨ Red Rooster

Your generosity, leadership, and commitment empower our community every step of the way. Mark your calendars for November 1st as we cheer on our team! 🗓️🏅

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10/07/2026

Meet Sara Levy, an HJTEP alum who trained with our program from 2010 to 2014 and is now coming full circle to take on the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon for Team HJTEP! Sara knows firsthand how the discipline and quiet confidence learned on our Harlem tennis courts stay with you for a lifetime, and she is channeling that exact mindset into conquering all 26.2 miles with a $10K fundraising goal.

Just as Sara is giving back to the program that helped shape her, we have the opportunity to champion her journey. With 1,200+ youth served annually in Harlem and across NYC, every stride Sara takes fuels a powerful mission. Your support directly champions academic enrichment, social-emotional development, and world-class tennis instruction that empower our students to serve, ace, and win in life.

Let us rally behind Sara and help her smash her $10K goal so she can cross this finish line strong.

Link in bio to donate and support Team HJTEP today!

10/02/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ⏱️👟 Exactly 30 DAYS until the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on November 1!

Team HJTEP is training hard, logging the miles, and getting ready to conquer the five boroughs as an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon.

Every step our runners take helps empower the next generation of leaders through HJTEP. Your support directly fuels our youth development, tennis, and academic programs, creating lasting impact both on and off the court.

Let’s cross the finish line together! Support our runners and help us reach our goal.

🔗 SUPPORT OUR RUNNERS — Link in bio!

Let’s go, Team HJTEP! 🎾🏃🏾‍♀️💨

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

Telephone

+12124913738

Website

http://www.hjtep.org/

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