SUMMER 2024
What we’re all about.
The Bridgehampton Youth Tennis Project is designed to introduce tennis to the 5-12 year olds who attend the summer program at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center (BHCCRC), which serves low income families in the community. The tennis program runs at two separate locations: the program for younger kids (ages 5-8) at the 36×18 ft Youth Tennis Court at the Center, and the program for older kids (ages 9 and up) at the full-size courts of nearby Bridgehampton High School. Approximately 60 kids participate in the program each summer. The program, which is offered free of charge, began with 6 volunteer coaches, and has grown to a network of 30+ coaches.
Tennis Equipment Fundraiser
The Bridgehampton Center is always open for donations to help bolster our program. Please take a minute to read about our fundraiser and help provide individual tennis items to the kids.
History
The Bridgehampton Youth Tennis Project was initiated in fall of 2015 to introduce tennis to kids from low income families in the community, who might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn the sport. I love the sport for all it’s given me throughout my life, and I believe that sharing my passion with others may provide them with some of the same advantages.
To achieve this goal, I raised $52,000 to build a Youth Tennis court at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center (BHCCRC). Since the court was opened in June of 2016, some 40 – 60 children have passed through the eight-week program each year. I’ve received tremendous financial support from the community as well as coaching support from a group of like-minded volunteers without whom this program would not be possible.
–Jack Louchheim
Coaches
The BYTP's success these past four summers would not have been possible without the help of our fellow coaches and volunteers. These players are not only passionate coaches and highly competitive tennis players on the court, but great individuals as well. Each certified coach became USTA certified at teaching Youth Tennis by completing a series of online courses and on-court workshops.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
jackl11962@gmail.com, nmurphy62104@icloud.com
Phone
+1 (631) 965-3157, +1 (631) 461-5291