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USTA Foundation receives $110,000 grant for junior programs

Jul 09, 2015 03:10 PM

It’s advantage: tennis at NJTL chapters across the country as the USTA Foundation received $110,000 in grants from JPMorgan Chase & Co. In total, 10 chapters will receive $10,000 each, with one winning chapter eligible to receive an additional $10,000. Read More

Agna breaks barriers, brings tennis to Cuba

Jun 22, 2015 02:12 PM

Jake Agna saw a need in his local community and helped start an NJTL program for kids in Burlington, Vt. Now he is taking that same passion for tennis and kids to a new locale: Cuba. Read More

Renowned broadcaster Macatee named to Foundation board

Jun 08, 2015 02:37 PM

Bill Macatee, renowned for his work with CBS Sports and Tennis Channel, has been named as the newest member of the USTA Foundation board of directors. In this role, Macatee will serve as an ambassador to promote the Foundation’s mission to utilize tennis and education to help those in need. Read More

Former Chairwoman Carillo to be honored by ITF

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May 21, 2015 04:23 PM

Former American doubles standout and past USTA Foundation chairwoman Mary Carillo will receive the International Tennis Federation's highest honor, the Philippe Chatrier Award, during the 2015 ITF World Champions Dinner on June 2. Read More

Bohman builds burgeoning career from the Foundation up

May 19, 2015 12:00 PM

Courtney Bohman, a one-time Marion Wood Baird college scholarship winner, has emerged as a promising young professional and credits her time playing tennis as the launching point for building the skills necessary to succeed in life. Read More

Foundation, Department of Veterans Affairs align for tennis

Apr 22, 2015 03:54 PM

The USTA Foundation is partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make tennis more readily available to VA patients. Read More

Yang channels cultural values into court excellence in St. Paul

Apr 10, 2015 05:18 PM

Coach Koua Yang is delivering lessons both on and off the court for the St. Paul Urban Tennis Foundation in Minnesota. Yang, a member of the Hmong culture and former refugee, has given his all to tennis and teaching to show that the game can provide young players a foundation for life. Read More