Supporting and developing excellence through tennis & education

Helping students dream big, work hard, and achieve their dreams

New HYTEs 2025-26 After-School Program

Making a difference in the community

Making a difference
in the community

Our Mission

To enrich the lives and positively affect the futures of New Haven’s economically disadvantaged youth through a program that incorporates life skills curriculum and academic supports and promotes both character building and the health benefits of participation in athletics through tennis.

Our goal is to prepare our students for a pathway to post-secondary success beginning in elementary school.

Programs

Our Pathway to Post-Secondary Success

Elementary

Introduction to tennis through school P/E classes and full day summer tennis and academic enrichment programs throughout New Haven.

Middle School

Afterschool math & literacy tutoring, full-day summer enrichment programming, and competitive tennis through USTA Junior Team Tennis leagues.

High School

Academic support, entrepreneurial studies & financial literacy, college prep, job and life skills development, high school tennis.

Elementary

Introduction to tennis through school P/E classes and full day summer tennis and academic enrichment programs throughout New Haven.

Middle School

Afterschool math & literacy tutoring, full-day summer enrichment programming, and competitive tennis through USTA Junior Team Tennis leagues.

High School

Academic support, entrepreneurial studies & financial literacy, college prep, job and life skills development, high school tennis.

TENNIS AND ACADEMIC MENTORSHIP

Students receive daily intensive tutoring in core subjects preparing them for academic success in middle school and the tools to succeed in high school and beyond.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT

New HYTEs is committed to stem summer learning loss and keep Greater New Haven students active; both physically and mentally. Our Summer Tennis & Enrichment Program provides students Ages 6-16 with 35 hours of free weekly tennis and academic enrichment programs focusing on reading/writing, math, science and team problem solving activities.

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

Competitive tennis training and play is a foundational component to New HYTEs Character and Life Skills Formation. Students learn teamwork, sportsmanship, dealing with adversity while building their self-esteem.

Entrepreneurial Studies

New HYTEs Entrepreneurial Studies and Financial Literacy Programs are designed to inspire our students the next generation of business leaders and job creators in the Greater New Haven communities.

Testimonials

What Our Parents and students Have to Say

New HYTEs has been a wonderful program for our children. It has taught them not only the game of tennis, but character development, academics, access to important resources, mentorship and community service. The staff are caring and awesome with the kids. This program can and will change lives for the better!

"I’m so happy to be a part of Junior Team Tennis at New HYTEs. I've already improved so much in just a short amount of time.”

“New HYTEs is an amazing resource. I would highly recommend any parent that wants to encourage their child to improve their tennis skills and academic persistence to participate.”

“Very professional coaches. They are dedicated to helping the kids improve their skills. My 13 year-old refuses to miss a practice. We are very thankful for the New HYTEs coaches.”