WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Serving Youth Tennis provides free high-quality tennis instruction to youth in the Tampa Bay area. Programs at SYT offer young athletes time and space to learn new skills, build lifelong friendships, and develop into responsible and productive members of society.
In addition to being the most accessible youth sports training program in the area, SYT creates a safe space where students can spend structured, supervised time with their peers outside of their neighborhood and off the streets.
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The strength of our program relies on your generosity. Your contributions allow us to support our athletes and continue to develop offerings that serve the community.
Will you help?
Invest in your community by making a tax-deductible donation to Serving Youth Tennis today.
WHAT YOU'RE FUNDING
Serving Youth Tennis (SYT) offers a wide range of opportunities for youth in the Tampa Bay area—on and off the court. From weekly tennis instruction and summer camps to mentorship, meals, and academic support, we’re committed to investing in the whole athlete. Your support helps us provide these programs at no cost to families, making them accessible to all, regardless of financial background.
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WEEKLY TENNIS PRACTICES
SYT provides weekly programming for all skills.
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​Beginner Class- to teach fundamentals and introduce new players to the game.
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Tuesday and Saturday Practice- bringing together athletes across age and ability levels to train and grow in community.
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Team Practice- for our most dedicated and competitive players, offering more intensive coaching and match preparation to help them excel in tournaments and beyond. ​
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SUMMER CAMP
Our no-cost summer camp runs one week and provides youth with consistent, uplifting programming during the summer months. Annual costs are approximately $5,000, which covers space rentals, healthy snacks and hydration, camp shirts, themed programing, awards and more. ​
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TEEN NIGHT
One of our most powerful and popular events, SYTeen Night costs around $400 a month to host. These gatherings offer our teens fun activities, a healthy meal, and most importantly- faith based mentorship that encourages a Christ-centered life and strong moral foundation. Teen nights are always free for attendees, and serve as a cornerstone of our mission.
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MIAMI OPEN
Each year, SYT takes athletes on an unforgettable trip to the Miami Open, one of the most exciting professional tennis tournaments in the world. This trip cost approximately $10,000 annually, covering transportation, tickets, meals, and program shirts for all participants. For many of our athletes, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that broadens their horizons and deepens their love for the sport.
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OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
As an all volunteer organization, SYT runs with minimal overhead- but there are essential operational costs, including background checks, insurance, business fees, and more. Our coaches often contribute more than 20 hours per week, and we strive toward the goal of compensating them in a way that reflects their dedication and impact.
YOUR IMPACT
Contributions to Serving Youth Tennis are an investment in your community. Donations to our program directly support high-quality tennis instruction at no cost to the participants, monthly teen nights that provide activities and healthy meals, free summer camps, and the team that is making it all happen.
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We can guarantee that your donation will be used to help us achieve our mission.
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looking ahead
As we grow, our vision is to expand both the reach and depth of our programs other to better serve our youth and their families. .
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COURT SPACE
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One of our biggest goals is to expand the number of courts we use, allowing more space for athletes to train, run drills and gain valuable match experience. This would involve additional court rental fees and associated costs beyond what we currently incur at our existing locations.
MORE PRACTICE DAYS
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We currently hold practices three days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Saturday Mornings). In the future, we aim to offer tennis programming every night of the week, giving our athletes even more opportunities to grow, compete, and connect with mentors.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
We understand that academic and athletic success go hand-in-hand. Our goal, is to incorporate academic support into our program-tutoring, homework help, and mentorship for athletes who need a boost in the classroom.
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
Transportation is a barrier for some families. In the future, we hope to provide transportation from schools to our tennis courts, ensuring every athlete who wants to participate has the chance, regardless of their family's situation.
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Thank you for your support!
All contributions to Serving Youth Tennis are tax-deductible; we are a 501(c)3 organization. If you have a comment or question about a donation, please email us at info.servingyouthtennis@gmail.com
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