Tennis in the Schools

Bringing Tennis, Enrichment, and Opportunity Directly Into Schools

AYTEF’s Tennis in the Schools program partners with Title I elementary schools to deliver free tennis instruction and enrichment programming directly on campus. By removing barriers such as cost, transportation, and access to facilities, AYTEF helps students develop athletic skills, academic confidence, and lifelong social-emotional skills.

2025 Impact

67
Youth Participants

94%
Minority Youth Served

97%
Free or Reduced Lunch Status

57
Families Supported

Testimonials

"AYTEF’s commitment to providing enriching, high-quality after-school opportunities aligns perfectly with our mission to foster academic achievement, character development, and overall well-being in our students. Their programming not only promotes physical activity through tennis but also instills confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills that benefit our students beyond the classroom." - Cathie Seibert, Fair Oaks Elementary Principal

"To some AYTEF may just be an outlet to be physical, but for Samantha, AYTEF supported her socialization, built her confidence, and truly advanced her natural development–which would have taken a year–in just a short 3 months." - Testimonial about Samantha, a Tennis in the Schools participant.

How the Program Works

AYTEF integrates tennis instruction and enrichment learning into the school environment through structured weekly programming designed to support the development of the whole child.

Students participate in sessions that combine:

Foundational tennis skill development
Physical activity and movement
Social-emotional learning
Academic enrichment and leadership development

By bringing programming directly to schools, AYTEF ensures students have access to safe, structured opportunities to grow both on and off the court.

Program Sponsors & Community Partners

Tennis in the Schools is made possible through the support of generous foundations, organizations, and community partners who believe in expanding access to sport and educational enrichment for youth.

These partners play a critical role in helping AYTEF remove barriers to participation by supporting equipment, instruction, enrichment curriculum, program delivery, and opportunities to participate in school-affilited events within Title I schools.

Their investment helps ensure that students in underserved communities have access to high-quality programming that promotes physical health, academic confidence, and leadership development.

Bring Tennis in the Schools to Your Campus

AYTEF is actively exploring opportunities to expand Tennis in the Schools to additional Title I schools across South Cobb and surrounding communities.

Schools interested in learning more about bringing this program to their campus are encouraged to connect with our team to discuss partnership opportunities, implementation models, and how we can work together to expand access to sport and enrichment for students.

Interested in partnering with AYTEF? Contact our team to start the conversation about bringing Tennis in the Schools to your campus.