Community Impact
We are dedicated to making tennis accessible to all youth in the San Diego area, regardless of their background or skill level. Through a wide range of outreach programs, YTSD helps foster a love for the game, while promoting values like teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.
Testimonials!
Lindsey Vosburgh
AST Director
"I LOVE being a player's first tennis coach! I believe your first coach is the most important, as they share with you the joy and love for the sport that can potentially last a lifetime. Without a fun first coach, a player may never return to the courts. I have been lucky enough to watch my players grow into young adults, many continuing their tennis journey at the high school and college levels of play. A few even return to our courts and become instructors for our programs, giving back to the program that started it all for them so many years ago."
Mattie Gosling
Former AST Kid, Mattie Leads AST at Urban Village Program
"AST has been a part of my life since I was 4. Experiencing the love of the community when I was younger has inspired me to share that same love with kids now. Seeing the kids improve and have fun brings me so much joy. I don't know where I would be in my tennis journey without AST. AST provides kids and coaches with something to look forward to each week. I can't wait to continue helping the kids in AST and growing the community."
Manny Gomez
AST Youth Adaptive Tennis Programs Instructor
"I love to coach the adaptive clinics because adaptive sports changed my life. I would love to help change other people’s lives as it did mine!"
Free & Low-Cost Tennis Programs
We offer tennis instruction, camps, and tournaments for youth in underserved communities, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of the sport.
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J.U.M.P
Through our Junior Tennis Underwriting Master Plan (J.U.M.P.), kids in San Diego can now compete in USTA-sanctioned L7 and Junior Circuit tournaments for free, breaking financial barriers and fostering an inclusive community. Learn more HERE!
Scholarships & Financial Aid
We believe that cost should never be a barrier to participating in the sport. YTSD provides scholarships and financial aid to ensure that every child has the chance to play, regardless of their background.
School & Community Partnerships
YTSD partners with local schools, youth organizations, and community centers to bring tennis to where kids live and learn. Our programs allow kids to learn fundamental tennis skills and improve their fitness in a fun, supportive environment.
Mentorship & Personal Development
Beyond the tennis court, we focus on developing well-rounded young people. Through mentorship programs, leadership training, and life skills workshops, we help youth grow as individuals and prepare them for success both on and off the court.