YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
COMMUNITY TENNIS | USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
COMMUNITY TENNIS
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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APPLY FOR THE 2024/2025 YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL!

We are now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 term of the USTA Southern California Youth Leadership Council. Anyone interested in being a member of the 2024/2025 YLC must fill out the application, including members of the 2023/2024 YLC term.

Click here to apply for the 2024/2025 Youth Leadership Council! The application deadline is Friday, August 16th.

OUR MISSION

To empower junior tennis players in Southern California to take on leadership roles and amplify their impact on issues about which they are passionate.

OUR VISION

To create a network of young, dynamic and ambitious leaders using tennis as a vehicle to make a positive impact in Southern California.

OUR CORE VALUES

Teamwork

Integrity

Service

Inclusion

Community

Sportsmanship

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES

– Develop impactful connectivity between SoCal’s junior tennis population and the USTA Southern California section.

– Foster meaningful collaboration to enhance the delivery of junior tennis programming throughout Southern California.

– Create leadership opportunities for young, ambitious tennis players.

– Empower members with the ability to “give back” to the Southern California tennis community.

– Provide opportunities for community service and credit (when applicable).

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL BLOG

YLC BLOG: SID AND BUDDIES BRINGING JOY TO CHILDREN AFFECTED BY SOCAL FIRES

Blog by Levi Jefferson – At the young age of 12 years old, junior USTA tennis player Siddarta Reynolds from Burbank, California is proving that you’re never too young to start making an impact.

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YLC BLOG: THE WORLD CUP OF TENNIS – THE DAVIS CUP 2024

Blog by Ansel Lee – Since its formation in 1900, the Davis Cup has evolved into a prestigious event that unites countries and fans, making it one of the most anticipated highlights of the calendar.

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YLC BLOG: SECOND SERVE – GIVING EQUIPMENT A SECOND CHANCE TO SERVE

Blog by Levi Jefferson – What began as a desire to help others gain access to tennis has grown into a network of young leaders dedicated to expanding the sport and uplifting underserved youth.

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YLC BLOG: FROM HONG KONG TO TOKYO – ASIA’S INFLUENCE ON PRO TENNIS

Blog by Shivi Goyal – As we close in the men’s (ATP) and women’s (WTA) professional tennis tours, we are met with a few weeks worth of important tournaments in Asia.

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YLC BLOG: JP YAMASAKI TOURNAMENT – HONORING A YOUNG TALENT

Blog by Levi Jefferson – For over 35 years, the Level 4 JP Yamasaki has been one of the most popular and iconic tournaments in the Southern California junior tennis community.

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YLC BLOG: YLC TO RUN JUNIOR CIRCUIT EVENT IN PASADENA

Blog by Drake Nguyen – The USTA Southern California Youth Leadership Council is thrilled to host their first Junior Circuit tournament in Pasadena for 10 & Under players.

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WE WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION & VISION THROUGH OUR COMMITTEES.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Provides opportunities to SoCal youth to play in organized tennis events by removing obstacles to their participation, particularly in underserved communities.

MARKETING COMMITTEE

Provides content and delivery mechanisms for engaging young people in the sport of tennis on the most current and popular social media platforms and on the web.