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YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
COMMUNITY TENNIS | USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
COMMUNITY TENNIS
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
APPLY FOR THE 2024/2025 YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL!
We are now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 term of the USTA Southern California Youth Leadership Council. Anyone interested in being a member of the 2024/2025 YLC must fill out the application, including members of the 2023/2024 YLC term.
Click here to apply for the 2024/2025 Youth Leadership Council!
OUR MISSION
To empower junior tennis players in Southern California to take on leadership roles and amplify their impact on issues about which they are passionate.
OUR VISION
To create a network of young, dynamic and ambitious leaders using tennis as a vehicle to make a positive impact in Southern California.
OUR CORE VALUES
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Teamwork
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Integrity
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Service
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Inclusion
![USTA_Icons_Black_Artboard_182 USTA_Icons_Black_Artboard_182](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/USTA_Icons_Black_Artboard_182-qantdsql7yap9593s1lym9rj53mslvkcxfjp4bpcnw.png)
Community
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Sportsmanship
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YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES
– Develop impactful connectivity between SoCal’s junior tennis population and the USTA Southern California section.
– Foster meaningful collaboration to enhance the delivery of junior tennis programming throughout Southern California.
– Create leadership opportunities for young, ambitious tennis players.
– Empower members with the ability to “give back” to the Southern California tennis community.
– Provide opportunities for community service and credit (when applicable).
YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL BLOG
YLC BLOG: YLC TO RUN JUNIOR CIRCUIT EVENT IN PASADENA
Blog by Drake Nguyen – The USTA Southern California Youth Leadership Council is thrilled to host their first Junior Circuit tournament in Pasadena for 10 & Under players.
YLC BLOG: AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH COMMUNITY PLAY DAY
Blog by Alex Bakhtiari – This Saturday, April 6th, embrace the spirit of inclusion and the joy of tennis at the Serving Advantage Community Adaptive Tennis Play Day.
YLC BLOG: WHM – A CONVERSATION WITH JOSLYNN BURKETT
Blog by Maddy Posner – As Women’s History Month comes to a close, Joslynn Burkett celebrates women’s accomplishments through her own experiences in tennis and beyond.
YLC BLOG: HOW AI IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE SPORT OF TENNIS
Blog by Jenelle Liu – While many people worry about what the future of AI holds, it may actually be beneficial for players, coaches, and audiences alike to take advantage of the rapid changes.
YLC BLOG: APPLYING SUSTAINABLE EATING TO THE ATHLETIC DIET
Blog by Avery Yang – There are a plethora of ways athletes can incorporate sustainable eating habits into their lives while continuing to enjoy nutritious and delicious food.
YLC BLOG: SERVING ADVANTAGE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SOCAL
Blog by Shivi Goyal – Since it first began in 2020, Serving Advantage has helped to profoundly expand the tennis community to those with IDDs, winning national recognition in the process.
YLC BLOG: SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY TENNIS CLOTHING
Blog by Lexi Wang – In the fashion industry, sustainability has become not just a trend but a necessity, driving brands to integrate eco-friendly and sustainable practices with stylish designs.
YLC BLOG: GIVING USED TENNIS BALLS A NEW LEASE ON LIFE
Blog by Lexi Wang – Every year, over 300 million tennis balls are discarded. Fortunately, there are innovative and environmentally friendly ways to give these balls a new life.
YLC BLOG: DONATING TENNIS EQUIPMENT – HOW CAN WE PLAY IT FORWARD?
Blog by Avery Yang – When equipment is retired, many players do not know what to do with them and end up throwing them out to take up space in landfills. Fortunately, there are solutions!
WE WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION & VISION THROUGH OUR COMMITTEES.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Provides opportunities to SoCal youth to play in organized tennis events by removing obstacles to their participation, particularly in underserved communities.
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Provides content and delivery mechanisms for engaging young people in the sport of tennis on the most current and popular social media platforms and on the web.
COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
![Halle Parker](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halle-150x150.jpg)
Halle Parker
Co-President
Irvine
![Madeline Posner](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/posner-150x150.jpg)
Maddy Posner
Co-President
North Tustin
![Lexi Wang](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/lexiw-150x150.jpg)
Lexi Wang
Vice-President
Temple City
![Siena Huang](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/siena-150x150.jpg)
Siena Huang
Secretary
Laguna Niguel
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
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Kelsey Abraham
Bakersfield
![Brooke Aloe](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/brooke1-150x150.jpg)
Brooke Aloe
San Marino
![Tanya Anand](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tanya-150x150.jpg)
Tanya Anand
Valley Village
![Ava Bocek](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ava-150x150.jpg)
Ava Bocek
Irvine
![Kevin Hanib Corral](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kevin-150x150.jpg)
Kevin Hanib Corral
Bakersfield
![Mira Dean](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mira-150x150.jpg)
Mira Dean
Irvine
![Siena Huang](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/siena-150x150.jpg)
Siena Huang
Laguna Niguel
![Chaeyule Kang](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/kang-150x150.jpg)
Yule Kang
San Diego
![Parrwat Litigorn](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/parrwat-150x150.jpg)
Parrwat Litigorn
Cerritos
![Harshini Mahesh](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/harshini-150x150.jpg)
Harshini Mahesh
Tustin
![Elijah Noel](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/eli-150x150.jpg)
Elijah Noel
Bakersfield
![Halle Parker](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halle-150x150.jpg)
Halle Parker
Irvine
![Joya Roy](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/joya-150x150.jpg)
Joya Roy
Los Angeles
![Gabby Shiao](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/gabby-150x150.jpg)
Gaby Shiao
Los Angeles
![Ahana Singh](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ahana-150x150.jpg)
Ahana Singh
Carlsbad
![Sydney Smith](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sydney-150x150.jpg)
Sydney Smith
Tarzana
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David Tinajero
Sylmar
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Aaron Zhu
Aliso Viejo
MARKETING COMMITTEE
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Shaurya Bairaria
San Diego
![Alex Bakhtiari](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/alex-150x150.jpg)
Alex Bakhtiari
Los Angeles
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Shreya Bharath
San Diego
![Shivi Goyal](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/shivi-150x150.jpg)
Shivi Goyal
Irvine
![Margaret Hui](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/margaret-150x150.jpg)
Margaret Hui
San Diego
![Aidan Jang](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/jang-150x150.jpg)
Aidan Jang
Irvine
![Madelyn Khun](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/madelyn-150x150.jpg)
Madelyn Khun
Arcadia
![Rachel Lee](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/rachel-150x150.jpg)
Rachel Lee
San Diego
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Jenelle Liu
Los Angeles
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Austin Lucca
Studio City
![Drake Nguyen](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/nguyen-150x150.jpg)
Drake Nguyen
Camarillo
![Madeline Posner](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/posner-150x150.jpg)
Maddy Posner
North Tustin
![Akul Shivkumar](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/akul-150x150.jpg)
Akul Shivkumar
Irvine
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Prubgeet Singh
Redlands
![Lexi Wang](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/lexiw-150x150.jpg)
Lexi Wang
Temple City
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Lexi Wolf
Los Angeles
![Avery Yang](https://www.ustasocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/avery-150x150.jpg)
Avery Yang
Yorba Linda