The following links are a best practice guide to becoming more involved in your community.  They will show various examples from the previous seasons of programs that were rewarded grants. 

NEW! February 25, 2008 – Katie At The Bat – Founder and President Lisa Hoffman (1997 Rolex/ ITA Achievement Award recipient) is launching an exciting new KATB Tennis Program with a fourth grade class from Southwest Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania Women's and Men's Varsity Tennis Teams.  The children are really excited to participate in the clinics planned with the Penn players and then to cheer them on in a big match against Harvard in April.  The Katie At The Bat Team will also be supplying classroom tutors as well as introducing a curriculum which integrates self-esteem, nutrition, fitness, inter-personal skills and academics.  www.KatieAtTheBat.org

Pepperdine University Tennis Champions Plan Father’s Day Tennis Clinic for D.C. Youth

Advantage Virginia Program at VCU- Overview of VCU's plan to help the city of Richmond become a leader in the tennis community.

Kids' Day at Univ. of Virginia- Day of tennis clinics and fun followed by men's matches.

Serve Up Some Hope- The Ohio State Women's Tennis Team involvement with the Stephanie Spielman Breast Cancer Research Fund.

ITA-USTA Grants: Community Outreach & Team Tennis Booklet