Johnny Mac Tennis Project

Althea Gibson The loser says ‘it may be possible but it’s difficult’ and the winner says ‘it may be difficult but it’s possible’. Althea Gibson, Tennis Legend Althea Gibson broke down racial barriers and paved the way for equal opportunities when she competed in the U.S. National Championships in 1950. The historical significance of Gibson’s inclusion in the biggest event in American professional tennis was a game changer and a momentum builder for equality.... #BHM #blackhistorymonth #tennis #JMTP #tennishistory #blackhistory

What I love most about tennis is that the sport teaches you a lot about yourself. I think tennis will play an important role in my life. - Leigh Oyebog, JMTP scholarship recipient #tennis #jmtp #jmta #sportime #teamjmtp #teamjmta

JMTP Quarterly Newsletter is out TODAY! Are you on our mailing list? Email [email protected] to be added and stay up to date with the Johnny Mac Tennis Project! #tennis #jmtp #jmtp #teamjmtp #teamjmta #sportime #sportimerandallsisland

I know that love is ultimately the only answer to mankind’s problems. - MLK #tennis #jmtp #jmta #sportimeny #MLKDay #teamjmtp #teamjmta #sportime

JMTP Scholarship Recipient Izyan Zizou Ahmad, @tennis_ace_zizou , won his first B14 Tournament this past weekend at Sportime Harbor Island. Zizou is only ten years old and currently has a UTR of 7.74 . Michael Ward, Sportime Randall’s Island General Manager and Zizou’s coach, said: I am so proud of Zizou. He is only ten years old and won his first Boys 14’s tournament while only dropping four games in four rounds. Keep up the hard work! ... The entire JMTP and JMTA teams are proud to have Zizou as part of #teamjmtp #teamjmta