SPORTIME, John McEnroe Tennis Academy Scholarship Tryout

For the seventh consecutive year, young hopefuls from across the tri-state area will be out in force at SPORTIME Randall's Island, the John McEnroe Tennis Academy-s (JMTA) flagship location, on Saturday, April 8, as SPORTIME and JMTA coaches seek to discover untapped tennis and athletic talent. The goal of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy Tryout is to award full or partial scholarships to SPORTIME and JMTA programs at SPORTIME Randall-s Island, starting in fall 2017. The event is a joint initiative of SPORTIME/JMTA and the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP). A 501(c)(3) charity, JMTP changes young lives by removing the economic and social barriers to success through tennis. Offering free tennis programs and scholarships to under-resourced kids and dedicated athletes from the NY Metropolitan area, JMTP provides a pathway to success through competitive tennis, often leading to college scholarships, careers in the industry and, for a few, professional tennis careers. Open only to players with tennis experience, ages 6-16, the Tryout will take place on Saturday, April 8 from 5:15 PM ? 9:00 PM, with check-in at 5:00 PM. Participants will be evaluated by a Selection Committee, consisting of SPORTIME/JMTA directors, coaches and leaders, including Lawrence Kleger, JMTA Co-Director, and Patrick McEnroe, who recently joined JMTA as Lawrence-s Co-Director. The Tryout will include tennis and athletic drills and point/match play.