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Summer Youth Tennis Program Teaches Life Skills and More

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Sara Gupta, a junior at Central High School, has taken the reins of the Tennis for Success program, designed to teach kids tennis and valuable life skills outside of the sport. The program, which begins on Monday, July 7, is open to kids ages 11-14 and aims to help students become "student athletes" with skills like teamwork, confidence, athleticism, and more. Gupta, who has taken over after her older sister Alisha founded the program two years ago, is determined to help kids develop a strong foundation for high school and beyond.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tennis for Success program is led by Sara Gupta, a junior at Central High School, who took over the program after her sister Alisha founded it two years ago.
  • The program is designed to teach kids tennis and valuable life skills outside of the sport, including teamwork, confidence, athleticism, and more.
  • The program is open to kids ages 11-14 and runs from July 7 to July 24, Monday through Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The program has games, activities, and incorporates mental health support through a partnership with a psychology student from Missouri Western University.
  • Many students who have participated in the program have gone on to play tennis in high school.
  • The program is a "pay if you can" initiative, thanks to fundraising efforts and sponsorships.
  • The program provides all necessary supplies, rackets, and equipment for participants.

Statistics:

  • The program runs from Monday, July 7, through Monday, July 24.
  • The program is designed for kids ages 11-14.
  • The program operates Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The program has incorporated mental health support through a partnership with a psychology student from Missouri Western University.
  • Many students who have participated in the program have gone on to play tennis in high school.

Sources:

  • "Summer youth tennis program to start Monday, July 7." News-Press NOW, n.d.
  • "Tennis for Success program brings youth together for sports and fun." News-Press NOW, n.d.

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