The Nashville Catholic Tennis League (NCT) is a program supported by the Diocesan Athletic Council, USTA-TN and Tennis Nashville. It was designed:
- As an introduction to Tennis for students in parochial schools in grades K-8.
- A way for those already familiar with the sport to improve.
- A means to promote tennis, which is a lifetime sport, with many social and health benefits.
- A method of preparing young players for high school tennis.
The Nashville Catholic Tennis League (NCT) is comprised of students and members from Christ the King, Holy Rosary, Overbrook, St Ann, St. Bernard, St Edward, St. Henry, St. John Vianney, St. Joseph, St. Matthew, St. Pius and St. Rose Lima in grades K-8. Formed as an introduction to Tennis for students in parochial schools, grades K-8. The NCT coaches see this as a positive way for those already familiar with the sport, to compete at the Middle School Level in preparation for High School competition.
K-4 grade players meet for instruction and games, before the 5-8 grade players engage in match play. Awards are presented every spring to the school with the most points, as well as the boy and girl individual point winners. A sportsmanship award is given as well. The younger players are presented with participation medals!
Current Session: Spring 2021
Dates: NCT will meet 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/15 at Centennial Sportsplex (5/22 rain makeup)
K-4 times: 9:00am - 10:15am
5-8 times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Registration: Cost is $45 & all NCT players will receive a free USTA junior membership! Spots are limited due toCovid-19 restrictions.
Link: https://form.jotform.com/210067442364147
Registration Questions: contact Tyler Strong (615-636-4556 or tylerstrong@ustatn.com)
League Questions: contact Danny Castro (dancast58@hotmail.com)
2020-2021 Coaches: Danny Castro, Pope John Paull II; Helen Neuhoff, St. Cecilia Academy; Andy Brunelle, St. Rose Lima.
To read more about the coach’s bios, open the NCT webpage under Junior Tennis. Or click here.
