Youth Leadership Council - USTA Southern California

Youth Leadership Council

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

COMMUNITY TENNIS  |  USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

COMMUNITY TENNIS
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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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! The application deadline is Friday, August 16th.

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

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Community

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Sportsmanship

Youth Leadership Council

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: THE WORLD CUP OF TENNIS – THE DAVIS CUP 2024

Blog by Ansel Lee – Since its formation in 1900, the Davis Cup has evolved into a prestigious event that unites countries and fans, making it one of the most anticipated highlights of the calendar.

YLC BLOG: SECOND SERVE – GIVING EQUIPMENT A SECOND CHANCE TO SERVE

Blog by Levi Jefferson – What began as a desire to help others gain access to tennis has grown into a network of young leaders dedicated to expanding the sport and uplifting underserved youth.

YLC BLOG: FROM HONG KONG TO TOKYO – ASIA’S INFLUENCE ON PRO TENNIS

Blog by Shivi Goyal – As we close in the men’s (ATP) and women’s (WTA) professional tennis tours, we are met with a few weeks worth of important tournaments in Asia.

YLC BLOG: JP YAMASAKI TOURNAMENT – HONORING A YOUNG TALENT

Blog by Levi Jefferson – For over 35 years, the Level 4 JP Yamasaki has been one of the most popular and iconic tournaments in the Southern California junior tennis community.  

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.

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

Halle Parker
Co-President
Irvine

Madeline Posner

Maddy Posner
Co-President
North Tustin

Lexi Wang

Lexi Wang
Vice-President
Temple City

Siena Huang

Siena Huang
Secretary
Laguna Niguel

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Andrew Chan
Rancho Palos Verdes

Mira Dean

Mira Dean
Irvine

Connor Fracisco
Los Angeles

Siena Huang

Siena Huang
Laguna Niguel

Madeleine Jackson
Newport Beach

Harshini Mahesh

Harshini Mahesh
Tustin

Tristan Pham
Newport Beach

Joya Roy

Joya Roy
Los Angeles

Gaby Shiao

Gaby Shiao
Los Angeles

Sydney Smith

Sydney Smith
Tarzana

Connor Yang
Los Angeles

Sofia Vongsouvanh
San Diego

Shia Watts
Los Angeles

COMPETITION COMMITTEE

Desyray Chan
Los Angeles

Andrew Clouse
El Segundo

Rohan Grewal
Irvine

Logan Pham
San Diego

Lexi Wang

Lexi Wang
Temple City

MARKETING COMMITTEE

Calista Chun
Manhattan Beach

Shivi Goyal

Shivi Goyal
Irvine

Evelyn Hwang
Irvine

Levi Jefferson
Thousand Oaks

Ansel Lee
Newport Beach

Akul Shivkumar

Akul Shivkumar
Irvine

Prubgeet Singh
Redlands

Emily Stutsman
Los Angeles

Avery Yang

Avery Yang
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