Croton Harmon Community Tennis Association - Junior programming

Junior Programming

We're excited to continue our offerings this year for our youngest athletes.

M’Balia Bangoura is returning for a second season with the Croton Tennis Association as our Junior Development Head Pro. She is a certified PTR tennis pro originally from Bradenton FL. She is an experienced competitor, ranked among top juniors in the U.S. and the state of Florida, achieving multiple high school championships in singles and doubles, and earning a D1 tennis scholarship to The University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

M’Balia (pronounced Balia) has been a coach and ITF hitting partner since 2016, teaching at Nike Tennis Camps and The Resort at Longboat Key Club in Florida, as well as the Tennis Club of Riverdale in New York. She is skilled in player development, strategy and performance enhancement, and is committed to helping players reach their highest potential.

 

SIX SATURDAYS CLINIC - all levels

This summer, our junior tennis clinics are running on Saturdays from July 11–August 15, 9am–12pm at the Pierre Van Cortlandt Courts. All sessions are now 60 minutes with groups capped at 8 players (4 per court) — a change we're making based on feedback from last summer.

Register for your preferred time slot but please note that we may adjust placements based on group size or skill level. Program pricing covers all six sessions; drop-in spots are available for $30 per class, subject to availability.

9a-10a, ages 7-13, $125

10a-11a, ages 7-13, $125

11a-12p, ages 7-13, $125

 

JUNIOR LESSONS

Available all summer starting in June. Check-out our Lessons page for more info.

 

FAMILY DAY

Returning This Year — Family Tennis

We'd love to have you join us! Parents and children are invited to learn tennis together, led by CHHS Varsity Coach Joe Paterno. No experience needed; all levels are welcome.

June 13, 2026 | CET Hard Courts

This is a free open to our community.

Spots are limited, so be sure to register in advance.

 

JUNIOR DROP-IN CLINIC - STROKE OF THE WEEK -- NEW IN 2026!

We're excited to offer our high school age players the opportunity to improve their game with CHHS Varsity Coach, Joe Paterno. Clinic will focus on specifc stroke each week so players can improve their game.

Fridays, July-August, 90 minutes, 4-5:30p

$30 per session - clinic will run with a minimum of 3 players