Youth Leadership
Council
Our Mission & Vision
The USTA Southern California Youth Leadership Council’s primary mission is to empower junior tennis players in Southern California to take on leadership roles and amplify their impact on issues about which they are passionate. It’s vision is to create a network of young, dynamic and ambitious leaders using tennis as a vehicle to make a positive impact in Southern California through work in the community.
YLC 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: SID AND BUDDIES BRINGING JOY TO CHILDREN AFFECTED BY SOCAL FIRES
Blog by Levi Jefferson – At the young age of 12 years old, junior USTA tennis player Siddarta Reynolds from Burbank is proving that you’re never too young to start making an impact.
YLC BLOG: THE WORLD CUP OF TENNIS – THE DAVIS CUP 2024 PREVIEW
Blog by Ansel Lee – Since its formation, 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 leaders dedicated to expanding the sport and uplifting underserved youth.
Community Engagement Committee
Andrew Chan
Rancho Palos Verdes
Mira Dean
Irvine
Connor Fracisco
Los Angeles
Siena Huang
Laguna Niguel
Madeleine Jackson
Newport Beach
Harshini Mahesh
Tustin
Tristan Pham
Newport Beach
Joya Roy
Los Angeles
Gaby Shiao
Los Angeles
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
Temple City
Marketing Committee
Calista Chun
Manhattan Beach
Shivi Goyal
Irvine
Evelyn Hwang
Irvine
Levi Jefferson
Thousand Oaks
Ansel Lee
Newport Beach
Akul Shivkumar
Irvine
Prubgeet Singh
Redlands
Emily Stutsman
Los Angeles
Avery Yang
Yorba Linda
