NORTH CAROLINA TENNIS FOUNDATION

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America is proud to announce a new partnership with ESPN —and we’re celebrating this game-changing collaboration during this epic time of year! ?? For over a decade, ESPN has been breaking down barriers to sports access, ensuring that more kids can play. Now, as part of its new youth sports initiative, ESPN will help empower youth across 400+ Clubs nationwide through ALL STARS play, providing opportunities for young people to reach their full potential through sports. Together, we’re creating safe spaces where young people can thrive, build confidence, and develop the leadership skills needed to become tomorrow’s champions. ?? https://lnkd.in/gFfEeprs

Celebrating Southern’s Outstanding Volunteers! ?? We’re proud to recognize these incredible volunteers from the Southern Section who were honored at the 2025 USTA National Annual Meeting for their dedication and service to growing the game! ???? ??Barbara Williams Service Award – Bonnie Vandegrift, North Carolina ??Janet Louer JTT Organizer of the Year Award – Mark Robbins, Mississippi ??League Volunteer Award – Helen Bohlen Jeter, Georgia (awarded posthumously) ??Seniors’ Service Award – Sue Bramlette, South Carolina ??Volunteer Exceptional Service Award – Robin Jones, North Carolina ??Volunteer Exceptional Service Award – Rex Maynard, South Carolina We appreciate your hard work and dedication to making a lasting impact on the sport we love! ?? #USTASouthern #TennisIsUSTASouthern #VolunteerRecognition #ThankYouVolunteers #TennisIsUs

Before stepping onto the court at the Miami Open and Hard Rock Stadium, Frances Tiafoe took time to give back to the next generation of leaders on and off the court.??? In Delray Beach, he surprised youth from the DELRAY BEACH YOUTH TENNIS FOUNDATION, a NJTL chapter, helping them hone their on-court skills through a clinic powered by the USTA Foundation’s Frances Tiafoe Fund. The next day, he hosted the very first "Tiafoe Talk" with students from FIRST SERVE MIAMI INC—an inspiring session focused on “Big Foe’s Big Four,” lessons he’s learned through tennis and life. As Frances said,?“The more people we can get introduced to the game that usually wouldn’t play is a win for the sport.”?That’s why he continues to show up and we are proud to have him standing with us in our mission. We’re incredibly grateful for Frances’ commitment to the next generation of leaders—on and off the court. #ustafoundation #francestiafoefund #njtl

https://lnkd.in/gATW65QM That thing I would do for free? Help a young person have a happy moment on a tennis court...forgetting about whatever stress may be present at home or school. Please check out our highlight reel of some of RTA's NJTL program from last year.

A full circle career highlight to return to the Center for Creative Leadership to celebrate and be recognized at CCL's Research Heritage event with so many great friends and colleagues!

??Scholarship Alert for High School Seniors with a Tennis background planning to Attend an HBCU in the Fall! ?? Deadline to apply: 3/17

Herb & David Bolick, Co-Founders of Sport Fuels Life recently re-launched their "Tennis Fuels Life" Podcast - check it out! https://lnkd.in/eMhV_yKM

The NORTH CAROLINA TENNIS FOUNDATION Emily H. Preyer Program Grant supports the launch of new tennis programs designed to benefit individuals with physical or intellectual challenges as well as organizations striving to introduce tennis to under-resourced populations. Are you passionate about making a difference through tennis in your community? Do you see an opportunity to expand your organization's reach and introduce the sport to new players, including those with disabilities? Apply now to bring your vision to life! The application deadline is April 18, 2025. https://lnkd.in/eFKmmPhv

Thank you, Heather! As an example, exposure to tennis can be a positive experience for a young person to develop in a variety of ways. Privilge to make this sport, its discipline, and networks available to youth.