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Veterans Tennis Corps

Veterans Tennis Corps

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Who: Military veterans and active duty service members with and without disabilities and their families What: Free tennis classes When: Thursdays 12:00 – 2:00 pm Where: JTCC (5200 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740) located two blocks from the College Park Metro Green Line Station The free program is in partnership with No Greater Sacrifice, a military family support organization. In this unique model of learning tennis, high-performance junior tennis players help teach tennis to veterans, and veterans serve as mentors to youth. The main goal of the program is to connect junior tennis players and military veterans to create an environment of positive role models and community engagement. Tennis rackets and sports wheelchairs are provided to those who need them. Beginner tennis players, experienced tennis players, wounded veterans, active duty military, and military family members are all welcome to join.

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Recurring Event
Thursdays 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Contact Info Gabby Hesse ghesse@jtcc.org
Athletes Served Military
Sports Tennis/Wheelchair Tennis