Another fantastic High School Tennis Takeover at Barnes is officially in the books—and what a night it was! On Friday, April 3rd, more than 60 high school players from across San Diego came together at the Barnes Tennis Center for an evening filled with energy, connection, and plenty of fun. From the moment players stepped on the court, the atmosphere was buzzing! Each court featured a community instructor leading a unique drill or game, giving participants the freedom to

Youth Tennis San Diego was proud to take part in the second annual City Sports Day , continuing our mission to make tennis accessible to youth throughout the San Diego community. On Saturday, March 7, families and young athletes gathered at Park De La Cruz  in the City Heights neighborhood, for an afternoon dedicated to youth sports and community connection. The event brought together several professional and community organizations, providing free sports sessions for young

At Youth Tennis San Diego , we are proud of our commitment to growing the game of tennis and creating meaningful opportunities for players throughout our community. On Saturday, February 28th, more than 30 community players of all ages joined us at the Barnes Tennis Center for our annual After School Tennis Doubles Tournament . Participants of all ages, enrolled in our After School Tennis (AST) programs, were invited to compete in this free community event — and for many pl

Tennis begins with LOVE, and this Valentine’s Day, we celebrated that love on the courts at our winter session of High School Tennis Takeover, at the Barnes Tennis Center. The event wasn’t about rankings. It wasn’t about varsity spots, league standings, or who won the most points. It was about connection. More than 70 high school students from across San Diego came together for an evening designed not to showcase competition, but rather to celebrate the powerful ways te

Lots of fun was had on the tennis courts this week at the San Diego Open Pro Tournament , and our Rise Up Leadership Academy students were right in the middle of the action! Rise Up Leadership Academy students, on court with local SD Open players - Noah Zamora, Denis Maijorov and William Kleege Our students were invited on a special field trip to the Barnes Tennis Center  to experience a professional tournament firsthand, and what a day it was! Youth Tennis San Diego proudl

Some say a picture can tell a thousand words—and as you look through our photos from this past year, we hope you’ll see the joy, growth, and community that defined After School Tennis (AST) in 2025. Through our AST community programs, we reached thousands of youth, sharing the gift of tennis while creating positive opportunities and lasting connections. We hope you enjoy the photos highlighting what we believe was our most impactful year yet, marked by expansion into new sch

The holiday season is a time for connection, celebration, and giving back—and this year, Youth Tennis San Diego was proud to bring that spirit to the community youth in City Heights! On Friday, December 19th, more than 100 youth players and their families joined us for our annual free holiday tennis celebration , where the love of the game met festive fun, from start to finish. From the moment kids stepped onto the community courts, the energy was high, the smiles were const

Youth Tennis San Diego is kindly asking for your support in providing a new gift this Christmas  for our inner-city tennis players. Every donated toy will be wrapped by YTSD staff and presented to a deserving child during our annual Holiday Tennis Festival  this December. At the event, youth of all ages will join us on court for tennis games, fun drills, prizes, and a special visit from Santa—who will personally deliver each child’s gift. Drop-off location:  Barnes Tennis

This October, Youth Tennis San Diego combined the thrill of tennis with the spooky spirit of Halloween, creating a morning full of laughter, movement, and community connection on the courts! On Saturday, October 18th , more than 50 junior players from across the community joined us at Urban Village Rec  for our annual Halloween Tennis Festival . Our dedicated team of community coaches and youth volunteers from "Team Volunteers In Action", led an action-packed morning of Hal

Youth Tennis San Diego had the joy of celebrating another successful year of After School Tennis (AST)  at our annual Gala, Saturday Octobe r 11th, at the Barnes Tennis Center. At t he heart of the evening was Kathy Chabot Willette , founder of AST and a true champion for youth in our community since the program started, back in 1989. Kathy was presented with the Lifetime Dedication Award , recognizing her decades of leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to making

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