. >> this is the john mcenroe tennis academy on randall's island. john was one of the greatest players to ever swing a racket. his brother mark says that john started the academy to share his love of the sport. >> john's idea is, he wants to bring the buzz back to tennis and create an excellent training environment for kids. >> young players get guidance from world-class athletes like gilad bloom. >> i learned the game from very good pros that had passion, and i got hooked on it, very much like what i'm trying to do here to the kids -- get them hooked on the game so they come back. >> the coaches are all amazing. they really motivate me, and i want to just become a better player. >> i can see how it impacts their lives when they improve and when they achieve goals. and i can see how they become stronger and more ready for life. >> played with either two or four players, the basics of tennis are pretty simple. you want to hit a ball that your opponent can't return. >> you win four points to win a game, you need six games to win a set, and you need two