Located in Crotona Park in the Bronx, Centre Court Logistics offers high-performance tennis training for aspiring young athletes, led by Coach Pat Asante. Asante has been coaching in New York City for over twenty years, and has developed top ranked players at Beacon High School and Riverdale Country Day School, as well as those who have gone on to Division I schools and even the ATP World Tour. Not only is he passionate about the game, but he's developed a comprehensive training approach that goes so far as to teach kids about the math of the tennis court—like how many steps they'll actually need to train for to have the stamina for a match. The program also focuses on strength training, conditioning, nutrition, and mental toughness.

The upcoming Centre Court Recruiting Combine is a two-day selection process for children who are dreaming about playing at the elite level, and the families who are ready to cheer them on. The first day is a town hall-type meeting that's free of charge, where parents have the opportunity to connect with the coaches. Westchester moms and dads can attend the meeting at Hyatt Place Yonkers at 7:00pm on Thursday, July 27, while New Yorkers can head to Columbia University at 6:45pm on Monday, July 31. The second day of tryouts is all about performance evaluations and will be held at Cary Leeds Tennis Center from 6:00am to 10:00am on Saturday, August 12, with a $195 fee per child. The evaluations are designed to analyze players’ attitude and skill set, as well as their commitment to high performance coaching. If accepted, kids are placed into a program based on their age and skill level.

Most parents will agree that children are like sponges, and Coach Asante believes that's why kids are able to truly master tennis when given the opportunity and, ultimately, the time. So, if your aspiring young tennis star is ready to get serious, learn more about Centre Court Logistics and mark your calendar for tryouts!

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