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Buddy Up Tennis: Where there's a Will, there's a way

Aug 14, 2014 09:00 AM

Buddy Up Tennis is a weekly, high-energy adaptive tennis and fitness program for children and adults with Down Syndrome based in Columbus, Ohio. More than 500 athletes and buddies take to the courts each year with programs in seven cities. The Buddy Up Tennis mantra is, "Where there's a Will, there's a way!" Read More

USTA Foundation teams with Coca-Cola for NJTL

Aug 05, 2014 11:58 AM

The USTA Foundation has received a grant in the amount of $125,000 from The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm for The Coca-Cola Company. As part of the grant, the USTA Foundation will fund $10,000 to 10 NJTL programs nationwide that utilize the A.C.E. Curriculum. Read More

Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp hits new highs

Over 50 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from 20 states participated in the 3rd Annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp at the Balboa Tennis Club in San Diego. One of the larger benefits of the camp is giving the participants the opportunity to meet and become friends with those who have had similar battlefield experiences and other physical and emotional challenges. Read More

Serving up dreams, changing lives

Aug 01, 2014 01:06 PM

USTA Serves is now the USTA Foundation, with a commitment to serving those in need that remains the same – and a power to effect change that is greater than ever. Read More

USTA Serves to grant $330,000 in scholarships

Jul 01, 2014 04:52 PM

A deserving group of students have been selected by USTA Serves for college scholarships, as the organization is pledging a total of $330,000 to promote academic achievement beyond high school. Read More

USTA Serves awards more than $429,000 in grants

Jun 30, 2014 04:47 PM

USTA Serves, the national charitable foundation of the USTA, has awarded more than $429,000 in grants to 46 community tennis and education organizations during its 2014 spring funding cycle. Read More

The tennis experience for Military Heroes

Jun 16, 2014 04:31 PM

USTA Serves is slated to host four regional wheelchair tennis camps through a grant from the United States Olympic Committee. The grants are provided to facilitate the growth of Paralympic sport programming for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. Read More

Rookies Stroud, Anderson a pair for the ages

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May 30, 2014 05:46 PM

Conner Stroud, 14, and Anthony Anderson, 48, made their BNP Paribas World Team Cup debuts for Team USA this week. As the youngest and oldest team members, the two rookies share two passions above all else: family and tennis. Read More

Ingram strives to teach tennis, life lessons to D.C. kids

Apr 30, 2014 03:27 PM

Jeri Ingram has had a colorful journey with tennis. She started as a talented junior and college player, transitioned to a professional career and then became a coach. Now, as director of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, she faces her toughest challenge yet: bringing a strong education to kids. Read More

Retired Navy man Rodusky continuing to serve

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Apr 26, 2014 05:58 PM

Paul Rodusky, captain of the USTA Midwest Adult 55 & Over 7.0 men’s squad out of Ohio, leads a crew dedicated to serve and united for victory. For the U.S. Navy veteran playing in his first national tennis event, it’s a thrill. Read More