Program

Phase 1

Years 2023 Through 2026

In year !,CATE will implement targeted school outreach programs in partnership with inner city elementary schools to introduce the sport of tennis to children aged 6 through 10 yrs.

(Grades 1 through 5) during their daytime in-school PE classes and recess, or through after-school programs in on-site school hard floor facilities (e.g., gyms, basketball courts, recreation rooms, etc.) Interactive lesson plans will be utilized to achieve two goals:

  1. Engaging the children through a combination of teaching basics of the sport and fun physical games, generating excitement and interest while also instilling familiarity with physical exercise.
  2. Identifying innate talent and fostering skill development by providing additional training to selected children through CATE’s Athlete Development Program.

Elements of CATE’s School Daytime Programs will include:

  • On-site training sessions for kids during recess, or PE, or afterschool by professional CATE coaches
  • USTA’s QuickStart program for kids 10 and under
  • Tennis equipment including racquets, balls, nets, training cones and dugouts

Phase 2

Beyond 2026

CATE intends to achieve its initial 5-year objectives and be well on track towards its 10-year goals.  With the CATE Sports Academy in place, CATE will be able to significantly expand its partnerships with the community schools and organizations, providing both on-premise training opportunities and also in-facility programs. In addition, after having honed its ADP platform over the first 5 years with tennis as the main sport, CATE will be in position to fold in other complementary, competitive sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, squash and track. With its own facility, CATE will also expand its repertoire to include revenue generating programa and partnerships targeted at youth, adults, coaches and the community. These include: 

  • Sports Training: Youth & adult group and private lessons; with scholarships made available to kids from local under-resourced communities.
  • Tournament Play: Host paid competitive tournaments across applicable sports. E.g., for tennis: 40+ weeks of USTA and UTR tournament play, USTA Player Development Wild Card Playoff, USTAF NJTL Excellence Cup, USTAF NJTL Excellence Team Workout.
  • Hosting Local Universities & High Schools: Many local colleges/universities and high schools lack needed sports facilities.
  • “Training the Trainer” Coaches Training: Online training courses, in-person workshops, certifications, mentorship.
  • Fitness Center Classes: Utilize the fitness center to host fitness training sessions, both virtual and in-person.
  • Utilizing Hard Court Spaces: Leveraging the racquetball and basketball courts to host other sports on an as-needed basis during off-peak usage hours. E.g., supporting classes for yoga, Pilates, spinning, Zumba, martial arts, etc.
  • Community and Corporate Events: Involve the community in sporting competitive and exhibition events.
  • CATE Sports Academy established
  • 100 local school partnerships annually during school year across grades 1-12, representing access to over 35,000 children during the school year
  • Collaborate with 40 local community tennis programs in hosting community awareness events to introduce sport of tennis to youth and their families
  • Develop team of 100 competitive athletes within the ages of 5-18, with comprehensive competitive sports training at CATE Sports Academy

CATE Athlete Development Program

Core to CATE’s success is Coach Pfungwa’s Athlete Development Program that is designed to support selected potential athletes, who demonstrate the desire and athletic potential, with the comprehensive coaching in the child’s early development years, and eventually further supporting with age-appropriate physical, mental, and sportsmanship training. Key elements of ADP will include:
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