Meet Our Jr Coaches
NSGTE’s Junor Coaches Program dates to our inception in 1995 and is one of our most successful programs! This program gives our young players from the Junior Tennis Team (JTT) the opportunity to get experience in coaching tennis to their younger peers, become leaders and mentors.
Joshua
Joshua is 16 years old and in the 11th grade at Norwalk High School. Joshua really enjoys listening to music.
Marcos
Marcos is 18 years old and in the 12th grade at Norwalk High School.
Naomi
Naomi is 16 years old and in the 10th grade at Norwalk High School. Naomi is a national ranked player and enjoys shopping.
Benjamin
Benjamin is 16 years old and is in the 11th grade at Stamford High School and enjoys playing video games.
Ashlee
Ashlee is 17 years old and in the 12th grade at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk. Ashlee enjoys going to dinner dates with her friends.
Angel
Angel is 15 years old and in the 10th grade at JM Wright Techincal High School. Angel enjoys playing chess.
Maha
Maha is 15 years old and is in the 10th grade at Norwalk High School.
The Junior Coaches Teach the Key Points of Tennis:
Tennis Techniques: Forehands, Backhands, Serves, Volleys, Overheads
Footwork: Starting a group warm up, Ready positions and Simple Movement
Sportsmanship: Portray Positivity, Be Helpful to Players & Coaches
The Junior Coaches Learn Skills of Communication:
Learning to be Open
Effectively Communicating Emotions
The Junior Coaches Learn to Become Role Models:
Creating Close Bonds with Younger Players
Mentoring Younger Players in Tennis & Education