Our Approach

ICT’s mission is to develop and unleash the potential of youth on and off the tennis court by engaging and serving a supportive community.

High Five with Coach Laura

At InnerCity Tennis we believe that every kid needs and deserves a coach-mentor, the encouragement of a team and a welcoming community.

Since 1952 we have offered programs that use tennis to tap into the deep potential within each child through no-fee and scholarship-eligible youth programs. Our coaches and volunteers engage kids in a fun, safe environment to instill mental, physical and values-based tools that serve them on and off the court.

We teach essential life skills and promote healthy habits, growth in personal character, and a commitment to lifelong learning and community service. The skills and personal values that youth participants develop through our programs will serve them throughout their entire lives.

Our comprehensive programming includes everything from no-fee, one-time drop in programs to intensive training for players with the talent and drive to become elite high school or college competitors. There is an entry point and a pathway to success for each child who steps onto the court.

InnerCity Tennis is a non-profit, mission-focused, tax-exempt (501c3) organization that delivers both financial and social returns to further our mission. Our tennis center, together with the contributions of our generous donors, provide the critical financial support needed to deliver ICT’s life- changing programs for youth.

We simply couldn’t do our work without our dedicated adult tennis community and the many volunteers who share our passion for helping young people realize their potential. Thank you all.


Diversity & Inclusion

InnerCity Tennis (ICT) is committed to diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that individual differences should be respected and valued as qualities that strengthen our culture and help us accomplish our mission. In this regard, we strive to maintain an environment free of prejudice and harassment. Harassment is verbal, written or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group and has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. ICT reserves the right to take any action necessary to uphold a safe and respectful environment. ICT also encourages reporting of all perceived incidents of discrimination or harassment, and it is the policy of ICT to promptly and thoroughly investigate and address such reports.