Resources in Action

USTA Colorado 

Resources In Action

Grant dollars from USTA Colorado and the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation make a difference in the lives of people across the state. Here are stories from some of these tennis programs and the people impacted by them.

R.F. Magon Academy uses tennis to increase student achievement on and off the court

Painting blended lines and building permanent 10 and Under Tennis courts is changing the face of tennis for kids

Denver Urban Youth Tennis provides high performance tennis training to under-served, inner-city children

Mitchell Tennis Club takes tennis beyond PE to make an impact in a new community

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R.F. Magon Academy uses tennis to increase student achievement on and off the court Students at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy are part of a unique school which requires daily tennis as part of the school’s curriculum because of the important things the sport teaches. Read more.

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Painting blended lines and building permanent 10 and Under Tennis courts is changing the face of tennis for kids The USTA offers funding assistance to tennis facilities and organizations looking to paint permanent lines for 36- and 60’ foot QuickStart Tennis Courts, designed for children 10 and under. Read more.

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Denver Urban Youth Tennis provides high performance tennis training to under-served, inner-city children Wayne Emerick, a founder of The Denver Urban Youth Tennis Academy, has always felt that all kids who want to play at a competitive level should have access to high level coaching. This program, in cooperation with Denver Parks & Recreation, City Park Racquet Club and local teaching professionals, is doing just that. Read more.

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Mitchell Tennis Club takes tennis beyond PE to make an impact in a new community PE teacher and coach Tyler Crippen used all of the USTA resources available to get kids and families in his neighborhood on the tennis court learning and playing a sport they normally may not have tried. Read more.