TENNIS AFFILIATIONS
TMDF is a chapter of the U.S. Tennis Association/National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL). We operate our programs in partnership with the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department and Court One Athletic Clubs.
For more information on our partners, please go to:
United
States Tennis Association (USTA). The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing
body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport's growth on every
level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open.
United States Tennis
Association/Midwest. The mission of the USTA/Midwest Section is to "promote, develop and service the
game of tennis", focusing on the establishment of competitive, developmental, educational and recreational
programs for individuals of all ages and skill levels without regard to race, creed, color or national origin.
The USTA/Midwest Section also promotes health, character, fair play, sportsmanship and social responsibility
through tennis.
National Junior Tennis and
Learning (NJTL). The USTA's National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL), founded by Arthur Ashe in 1969,
instills in kids and young adults more than just tennis. NJTL focuses on life skills, character
development, tutoring, mentoring, nutrition counseling, and more. Our network of over 500 chapters
spans the nation and includes at least one chapter in 46 of the 50 largest markets in the United States,
including Puerto Rico and British Columbia. While we specialize in large urban markets, many chapters
operate in suburbs and rural areas. In all, 69% of the more than 200,000 youth we reach annually are
from multicultural backgrounds.
Todd Martin Tennis. Todd Martin Tennis (TMT),
located at Sawgrass Country Club, provides varied levels of instruction with experienced coaches who are able to meet the needs of all
players, from beginners to Division I athletes to elite professionals, including former ATP World #1 Novak Djokovic.
TMT also partners with junior development programs throughout the United States and internationally, offering collaberative/consulting
programs.
The
City of Lansing, Michigan. The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department has worked with the Todd
Martin Development Fund: by providing opportunity literature,
registration services and use of their
facilities at Letts Community Center, Eastern High School, and Wainwright Elementary School for our programs.
Court One Athletic Clubs.
Court One's mission is to offer members and their guests an opportunity to improve the quality of their
lifestyle through comprehensive fitness programs and recreational sports activities, delivered with a personal
touch. Court One has partnered with the Todd Martin Development Fund, allowing use of their facilities. They
have provided us with a webpage on their website for years.

