Established in 2003, AYTEF is a National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) nonprofit, accredited under the United States Tennis Association (USTAF), that provides free and low-cost tennis, academic, and life-skills programs to under-resourced youth near Title I schools. AYTEF uses sport to promote whole child development and wellness and seeks to empower youth to develop positive physical, academic, social, and emotional skills. AYTEF’s programs and operating procedures are driven by the best practices and guiding principles of afterschool and Sports Based Youth Development (SBYD) programs. 

AYTEF operates a thriving year-round tennis, academic, and life-skills program at Fair Oaks Tennis Center located on Booth Road in Marietta, GA. The median household income in this community is $46,699, and the poverty rate is 21%. The racial and ethnic population of this zip code is 48.4% Hispanic and 25.6% Black or African American, and there are 8 Title I elementary schools within approximately 4 miles of Fair Oaks Tennis Center. In service to this community, AYTEF offers afterschool tennis programs 5 days per week, virtual and in-person academic enrichment 3 days per week, and also offer monthly community engagement events as well as community summer camp opportunities. In partnership with Cobb County Parks & Recreation and USTA Foundation, AYTEF has become a cornerstone of the community surrounding Fair Oaks, offering vital tennis and education programs that benefit youth and families in transformative ways.