COMMUNITY PROVIDERS
COMMUNITY TENNIS | USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY PROVIDERS
COMMUNITY TENNIS
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WE ACHIEVE MORE TOGETHER.
Community providers play a critical role in delivering tennis programming to children across Southern California, often reaching underserved communities and serving as the first point of entry for budding young tennis players. As a tennis provider–including NJTL chapters and Community Tennis Associations–programs within our section receive essential benefits that help foster and maintain the growth of tennis in our local communities.
COMMUNITY TENNIS PROVIDERS
If you are interested in becoming a community tennis provider, USTA Southern California offers staff training, tennis equipment, and a detailed curriculum. Use the tabs below to learn more!
USTA Southern California offers community organizations and after-school providers the opportunity to host (at no expense) an in-person professional development session, which will be run by USTA SoCal staff. To qualify, the host must bring together ten people for two hours, and an activity space such as a gym, tennis court or blacktop.
To setup a professional development session, please contact Community Tennis Manager Kevin Finkelberg at finkelberg@scta.usta.com.
– Full Red/Orange/Green Curricula
– Youth 23” Racquets (10)
– Youth 25” Racquets (10)
– 18 Red Felt Balls
– 18 Orange Felt Tennis Balls
– Barrier Tape
Click here to fill out the form requesting your own community kit!
The community curriculum is a “Learn to Play” program with a focus on warmup, character development, athletic and tennis skill development, and play. Net Generation Red/Orange/Green curriculum available in English and Spanish.
To learn more about this free curriculum, please contact Community Tennis Manager Kevin Finkelberg at finkelberg@scta.usta.com.
PETE BROWN JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM
Compton
“Our primary goal is to get these kids prepared for life and opportunities. We teach them that it’s not what the community can do for you, but what you can do for the community, as far as giving back to make the community better.”
AGAPE TENNIS ACADEMY
Fountain Valley & Oxnard
“The idea is to go all the way however they want to do it. If it's just high school, college, or even go pro. We would like to have them to grow in the sport as much as they want to!”
SANTA MONICA TENNIS COLLECTIVE
Santa Monica
“Santa Monica had a pretty storied history of tennis. My goal was to create a comprehensive tennis community, that bridges socioeconomic and physical ability, offering opportunities beyond just winning a tournament.”
