youth Sports
TRAIN. PLAY. THE J WAY
We offer a wide range of fun, engaging, and skill-building activities for children of all ages and abilities. Our experienced coaches provide a safe and positive environment where kids can develop their athletic skills, learn teamwork, and boost their confidence. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to enhance their talents, our program offers something for everyone, promoting fitness, friendship, and a lifelong love of sports. Join us for an exciting season of growth, fun, and play!
Preschool Sports
J Athletics Academy Jr.
We are shaping our future through community, activity, and integrity by providing sports programming that focuses on teamwork, fundamentals, and a love for the game.
Come learn to play basketball flag football, soccer and t-ball and more with your friends and the J coaching staff. We will have fun and stay active while learning the fundament skills of these sports.
Youth Soccer
TRAIN. PLAY. THE J WAY.
The J’s Youth Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high-level competition. The J soccer leagues are for all skill levels and help provide an opportunity for participants to have fun, learn the sport, and develop life skills including a lifelong love of the game.
The fall youth soccer has concluded the J will offer youth soccer again in the spring.
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Youth Basketball
TRAIN. PLAY. THE J WAY.
The J way of playing basketball works to develop character athletes through competitions and training that support sportsmanship and fair play. Here at the J, we focus on the overall development of each athlete from the basic fundamentals to game strategies. The J way allows all athletes to play, learn, and grow regardless of age or skill level.
Youth Tennis
Zahler Funk Tennis Facility at the J
The Zahler Funk Tennis Facility at the J is a dynamic tennis haven featuring 8 LED Lighted Tennis Courts, creating a welcoming environment for players of all levels. The facility hosts a variety of teams, including 7 Ladies TCD teams, 4 Men’s USTA Teams, 2 Ladies USTA Teams, and 1 Ladies Metro Team. Programs cater to all ages, with adult beginner classes, daily clinics, and Quick Start programs for Preschool Classes.
Junior Development sessions run throughout the year, offering Red, Orange, and Green Ball programs on select days. The Tennis Academy (yellow ball) provides a structured approach to skill enhancement. The J Tennis Pro Shop, open 7 days a week, is stocked with quality apparel, shoes, and tennis equipment. Rena Grubstein oversees the shop and provides services such as racquet restringing.
Under the leadership of Polo Cruz, the Tennis Camp Director, the J fosters an inclusive and skill-focused tennis community. Lessons cater to all age groups, ensuring tennis is accessible from 3 to 103.
For inquiries and information, contact Alan Abbruzzese, aabbruzzese@jccdallas.org, (214) 239 7156
Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, the J invites you to join their vibrant tennis community, unleashing your passion for the sport at the iconic Zahler Funk Tennis Facility.
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Tennis Pro Shop
- Monday – Thursday: 8 am – 8 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 8 am – 5 pm
- Sunday: 8 am – 6 pm
Levels of Play
New Player: Has no or limited tennis experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
Beginner Player: Needs on-court experience. Has stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.
Beginner Player: Learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
Beginner-Intermediate Player: Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but strokes lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power. Needs work on depth and variety.
Intermediate Player: Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play and has improved court coverage.
Intermediate-Advanced Player: Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.
Advanced Player: Starting to master the use of power and spins; can handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve.
Youth GYMNASTICS
Jump, tumble, and roll!
For more than 30 years, the JCC of Dallas has offered year-round recreational and team gymnastics opportunities. Our facility includes a spring floor, vault table, 40-foot tumble track, uneven bars, balance beams, rings, preschool equipment, and more.
The J gymnastic program focuses on fundamentals and skilld evelopment. Programs are available for everyone—girls and boys, preschoolers through adults, and beginners through competitive-level gymnasts.
Our mission is to provide a fun and encouraging environment where gymnasts can learn new skills, challenge themselves, and build lasting friendships.
If you have questions, please contact us at 214-239-7190 or email gymnastics@jccdallas.org.
Gems Gymnastics
Your Place to Shine
The JCC Gems Gymnastics team is a recreationally competitive program focused on instilling confidence, strength, teamwork, and hard work in our athletes. Team gymnasts practice two to three days per week and attend competitions in the TGGA and TAAF leagues (primarily Xcel levels). Gymnasts advance at their own pace through individualized coaching in a healthy, nurturing environment. Benefits of JCC Gems competitive gymnastics include building lasting friendships and skills to last a lifetime.
A JCC family membership is required for the team. Team fees include a deposit, tuition, apparel, and competition fees.
If you are interested in having your daughter evaluated for our team program or would like more information, please contact our Team Director, Michael Lin, at mlin@jccdallas.org.
registration
process
Registration Process:
Registration is considered received once all enrollment steps below have been submitted. We will reach out to you with a status update once we have reviewed registrations and have made initial groups. If we are able to enroll your child, you will have 2 business days to log on to your account and make the payment.
If your requested classes are full, you will be added to our wait list for all class options you list.
Enrollment Steps:
- Youth Authorization Form
- Class Request Form
- Create an Account – if your child is new to the J, please create an account in our registration system
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