Tennis Outreach Programs

Mission

Empowering youth for lifetime success through tennis, education, fitness and character development, regardless of economic circumstance.

Core Values

Throughout all levels of our junior programming, we integrate the teaching of TOPs’ SPIRIT core values. By championing these values, we empower youth to make better choices on and off the court.

SPORTSMANSHIP: Accountable for one's actions.  Observing the rules correctly and truthfully

PERSEVERANCE: Determination to continue despite the physical and mental obstacles faced, both on and off court. 

INTEGRITY: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching. 

RESPECT: Conducting oneself in a thoughtful and considerate way. 

INSPIRATION: Actions speak louder than words.  Lead by example. 

TEAMWORK: Working together to achieve a common goal

Description

TOPs has been serving the community for over 20 years and we need your support as we serve over 3,500 unique youth through school outreach, adaptive tennis for those with autism and for the hard of hearing, financial assistance, and so much more!  

TOPs programming integrates tennis, fitness, life skills and character development to serve all kids. We serve youth of all economic backgrounds but have a special focus to serve low income and at-risk youth. 

Studies have shown that positive, structured after-school activities increase a student's likelihood to succeed academically, improved confidence, self-image and school attendance.

Tennis is the ideal sport to reach our youth, because it is a lifetime sport and provides great cardio for preventing and fighting obesity. Tennis is both an individual and a team sport. Our programs promote socialization, fair play, overcoming adversity, sportsmanship and more. Additionally, TOPs provides free, off-court enrichment programs taught by local experts. Examples of enrichment topics include nutrition, financial literacy and many more.