Tennis as Development Vehicle

Provides free tennis recreation, education, and training programs for underserved populations, including disabled individuals and families, in New York City and on Long Island.

Provides tennis instruction, coaching, and competitive play opportunities for youth and adults.

Provides free, structured tennis instruction to youth ages 5–18 across all five boroughs of New York City, with programming offered in spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons. Sessions are age- and ability-based, last 1 to 1.5 hours, and occur at multiple community sites citywide, including indoor facilities during winter months.

Supports long-term success for 10,000 children annually through mentoring and integrated programming in tennis, academic enrichment, healthy living, and character development, delivered by a staff of approximately 400–500 employees.

Manages enrollment for free tennis programs through an online-only registration system via LeagueApps, streamlining participation for families with multiple children and requiring separate registration for each program site.

Operates the Leeds Center, a 12-court tennis facility in Crotona Park, Bronx, which provides 6,053 free community tennis court hours annually and offers lessons, adult and junior programs, and advanced training for high-performing youth.

Conducts capacity-building programs that train physical education instructors in tennis instruction, reaching 75,000 children across all five boroughs of New York City.

Provides tennis rackets and other necessary equipment to participants during instruction at all program sites, ensuring access to gear regardless of personal resources.

Resells US Open tennis tickets with special permission from the United States Tennis Association, using proceeds to fund free tennis instruction, practice, competition, and values education for young people.

Hosts year-round tennis tournaments and events for program participants, including the Hartman Cup Tournament following the winter program and seasonal competitions across all four seasons. The organization also sponsors and manages the Mayor's Cup Tennis Tournament for over 600 students from public, private, and parochial schools.

Allows participants aged 11 or 12 and older to use tennis courts outside of scheduled lesson times when supervision is not required and courts are available, promoting continued engagement and practice.

Offers comprehensive educational services including diagnostic assessments (e.g., Exact Path), individualized learning plans, private tutoring, homework help, virtual coworking sessions, and access to college preparation platforms like Winward Academy. The program maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA requirement and supports students to achieve an average GPA of 3.1, with 97% of graduates enrolling in college and 65% receiving financial aid or scholarships.

Organizes community events such as Juneteenth walks and marathon participation to raise funds and awareness, engaging students and families in activities that support youth development, leadership, and program sustainability.

Delivers holistic wellness supports including stress-reduction and mindfulness practices such as meditation and cognitive awareness workshops, one-on-one counseling with a resident social worker, financial literacy education, and nutrition guidance for youth and parents. Programming emphasizes emotional resilience, mental well-being, and healthy lifestyles.

Provides tennis instruction to youth aged 5 to 18 from Central Harlem and other parts of New York City through a tiered program that progresses from beginner levels using modified equipment and courts to elite competition, including a Tournament Team requiring high academic and athletic performance. Participants typically remain in the program for 7 to 10 years.

Annually awards college educational scholarships to high school seniors, with awards totaling $1,090,000 to 50 students in 2024, $980,000 to 53 students in 2023, $362,500 to 39 students in 2022, $425,950 to 51 students in 2021, and $340,000 to 35 students in 2020.

Funds over 270 community-based organizations across the U.S. that serve young people through tennis and education initiatives.

Manages and maintains clay tennis courts at the Sedgwick Farm neighborhood in Syracuse, New York, offering recreational activities including organized matches, tennis lessons, and seasonal camps for members of all skill levels.