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Q&A with USTA Foundation Chairman James Blake

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Feb 18, 2015 02:03 PM

Former world No. 4 James Blake talks about his new position as chairman of the board of directors of the USTA Foundation and why tennis and education programs are so important to him. Read More

A Colorado team's crusade to teach the game

Feb 10, 2015 05:15 PM

Akiji Koiwalakai and his faithful companion, Merlin, are bringing the sport of tennis to children in need – and learning all about teamwork in the process. Read More

Blake named USTA Foundation chairman

Feb 09, 2015 01:26 PM

James Blake, the popular U.S. tennis star and former No. 4 player in the world, takes over as the new chairman of the board of the USTA Foundation, replacing Mary Carillo as the spokesman for the USTA’s national charitable organization. Read More

Forty-four organizations receive USTA Foundation grants, scholarships in 2014

Jan 29, 2015 05:40 PM

The USTA Foundation awarded $741,500 in grants – both program grants and capacity building grants – to 44 organizations nationwide to complete its 2014 funding cycle. Read More

San Diego to Host Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp

The San Diego District Tennis Association will host the Fourth Annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp, May 18-24. More than 50 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans are expected to participate. The application deadline is Feb 28. Read More

Sylvia Swartz is a "Hero Among Us"

While speaking with Sylvia Swartz about tennis, it becomes evident early on that she has a true passion for the sport and a unique dedication to helping others. Recently, the Boston Celtics honored Swartz with their "Hero Among Us Award" for her work with the Handi-Racket Tennis program The award recognizes individuals who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others. Read More

USTA honors ACEing Autism with Community Service Award

ACEing Autism has been awarded the 2014 USTA National Adaptive Tennis Community Service Award. ACEing Autism has 32 tennis programs in 13 states serving the needs of about 500 children with autism on a weekly basis. Read More

Young Buddy Up Tennis athletes give back

Will Gibson and Aidan Elliott have recently returned from Youngstown, Ohio, helping the Buddy Up Tennis program open its eighth location. Although only 9 years old, Aidan and Will are “veteran” athletes in the Buddy Up Tennis program and have evolved into the role of peer models. Both young athletes have Down syndrome. Read More

2014 a year to remember for the USTA Foundation

Jan 01, 2015 02:18 PM

It was a tremendous 2014 for the USTA Foundation, enabling the organization to deliver on its mission of serving up dreams to those in need like never before. Read More

Overcoming Adversity, Achieving Success

Dec 03, 2014 04:45 PM

Despite a great deal of upheaval in their lives, the Elmore family had one constant: NJTL. Now the family’s eldest son, Will, with the help of the Las Vegas chapter and a scholarship from the USTA Foundation, is thriving at Villanova University. Read More