About

About AYTEF

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Since 2003, the Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (AYTEF) has been committed to enriching the lives of underserved youth through tennis and education. We are a nonprofit organization using the power of sport and learning to create opportunity, build confidence, and strengthen communities.

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Our Story

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AYTEF began with a simple mission: to provide free, high-quality tennis and academic support to youth in some of our most underserved neighborhoods. For many years, we operated out of Washington Park Tennis Center, offering after-school programs and hosting Serve & Connect events that brought together local youth and law enforcement for positive interaction and connection through tennis.

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When the pandemic disrupted traditional programming, AYTEF responded with resilience. In December 2020, we launched a new chapter at Fair Oaks Tennis Center in Marietta, GA, where we now serve as a hub for consistent, year-round programming that blends sport, education, and life skills.

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Where We Are Today

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AYTEF serves approximately 400 youth annually, providing 46 weeks of tennis instruction and educational enrichment each year. Our programs are rooted in Sports-Based Youth Development (SBYD), designed to nurture each child’s physical, academic, and emotional well-being.

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Through strong partnerships with Cobb County Parks & Recreation, the USTA Foundation, and local schools and volunteers, AYTEF has become a trusted resource in the Fair Oaks community, offering access, mentorship, and support for youth and their families.

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As a proud member of the USTA National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network, we are inspired by Arthur Ashe’s vision of equity through sport and continue to uphold those values in all we do.

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