Tennis Central

Who We Are

Tennis Central is a non-profit organization whose mission is to combine Tennis & Education to change lives of youth in Lancaster.

Our core values are:

• To make tennis available to youth with a focus on under resourced and at-risk youth. 
• To build character and confidence through tennis and education. 
• To teach life skills, leadership and healthy lifestyles. 
• To form partnerships that optimize community resources. 
• To foster an inclusive environment that emphasizes healthy competition.

Tennis Central offers programs that impact over 2000 youth annually, provided at low or no cost.

Participants:

• 99% Graduation Rate 
• 97% Say they learn to focus better and feel better mentally and physically after playing tennis 
• 98% Say they learn patience and respect for others 
• 100% Say they want to attend college

We are part of a network of National Junior Tennis and Learning Chapters under the United States Tennis Association Foundation who was just awarded the ESPN Sports Humanitarian Award in 2017.

Discrimination Policy: All rights of participation in Tennis Central and its tennis and education programs shall be open to students, athletes, coaches, teachers, trainers, administrators, officials, volunteers, and all other persons without regard to race, age, creed, sexual orientation, color, national origin, or sex.