More than a sport: Tennis education and health

Youth interest and participation in tennis is growing in the United States, and tennis is among the top nine most popular school sports that girls and boys participate in at the high school level (NFHS, 2012). Tennis also engages both girls and boys, and often facilitates competition across generations. In order to expand interest and participation in tennis, USTA Serves seeks to provide at-risk children with athletic and life experiences that foster educational gains and favorable youth development. Community- based programs provided by the USTA/National Junior Tennis & Learning network and other USTA organization programs aim to enhance the academic achievement and health and wellness of youth tennis participants.