YLT Goals

Youth League Tennis was created by Laura Kassirer, a former Wimbledon player,
to give youth the opportunity to play organized, social, competitive tennis in their own community,
regardless of their level or financial means.  Scholarships are provided for financially disadvantaged youth.

Youth League Tennis hopes to receive charitable donations and corporate sponsorships  through
special fund raising events and generous supporters.  All donations are tax deductible. 
These funds will be used to market and run YLT in disadvantaged communities where all participants will be provided financial scholarships and Wilson tennis racquets.  YLT will also utilize public courts as sites in these communities to provide local play, which will require expensive facilities fees.

YLT is committed to bringing families quality tennis programs, that are convenient for parents and fun for kids!  We motivate kids to play and reward them for their improvement. 

YLT continuously advises families on the numerous opportunities available to them,
including special events, professional tournaments, local camps and private instructors, and the USTA.
 

2003 Expansion

Youth League Tennis expanded into San Diego in the Spring of 2003 and into Northern Cal in the Fall of 2003.

Youth League Tennis ran at approximately 50  California sites and registered over 2000 junior tennis players in 2003.  Approximately 42% of these tennis players were beginners.

Youth league Tennis ran in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Riverside County, Carmel, San Jose, Danville, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, Cupertino, Marine County and Sacramento

 

2004 Expansion Goals

Youth League Tennis plans to expand to South Florida, Texas and Hawaii in the Fall of 2004 and to continue to add California sites. YLT expects to register over 5000 youth tennis players ages 7-14 in 2004.  Over 50% of these junior tennis players are beginners. 

adidas became a new sponsor of YLT in the Spring of 2004, joining Wilson Sporting Goods.  Purple Singles Champions win the opportunity to be on the adidas junior national team and receive a generous gift from adidas!