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Game, Set, Heal: How a Local Veteran and His Service Dog are Redefining Recovery on the Tennis CourtHANOVER PARK, IL, Oct. 16,…
Read more about Game, Set, Heal: How a Local Veteran and His Service Dog are Redefining Recovery on the Tennis Court→Glenview, IL – Meet Anya Leckerling, a 10-year-old tennis whiz from Glenview who’s got her sights set on becoming a pro! She…
Read more about Glenview teen tennis star Anya Leckerling gets grant to chase her dreams!→One of MTEF’s board members and Todd Martin Youth Leadership’s executive directors Rebecca Johnson was highlighted in an article in RSI Magazine.…
Read more about Rebecca Johnson Shines as Midwest Section Star in RCI Magazine!→CLEVELAND (Sept. 4, 2025) — The USTA Foundation has announced the launch of its first Community Impact Hub initiative, and two Midwest…
Read more about Midwest Tennis Programs Serve Up a Win, Named Among USTA Foundation’s First Community Impact Hubs→2. Sage Williams – Here’s Sage’s Story- My name is Sage and I am 10 years old. I live in Indianapolis. I…
Read more about Winning Words: NJTL Finalists’ Essays→Chicago- The USTA Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation has named Aaliyah Robertson as the recipient of the 2025 Anne Krupp Memorial Individual…
Read more about Aaliyah Robertson Named Recipient of 2025 Anne Krupp Memorial Individual Scholarship→Cameron Wilson from XS Tennis in Chicago had the trip of a lifetime after winning our 1st annual USTA Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation NJTL…
Read more about Chicago student wins essay contest, tickets to watch role model Venus Williams in Cincinnati→On August 10th, we came together at Sonder Brewing in Mason, Ohio, for our vibrant 2025 Pride Event. This was an inclusive…
Read more about Love Is Love at Sonder Brewing. →Our first NJTL Thursday highlight, we are focusing on one of our 2025 MTEF Grant recipients; a foundation that has been empowering…
Read more about NJTL Thursday Highlight: Empowering Detroit Youth with Accelerate4KIDS→Chicago, IL – June 26, 2025 — In a vibrant arcade filled with music, laughter, and connection, Laureus Sport for Good grantee…
Read more about “We Play. We Rise.” Laureus Grantees Celebrate a Year of Youth Impact Through Sport→Celebrating the Future of Tennis, Education, and Community Leadership MTEF is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarships and grants.…
Read more about USTA Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation Announces 2025 Grant and Scholarship Recipients Across the Midwest→The USTA Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation (MTEF) is thrilled to announce the success of its 5th consecutive Foundation 500 Board Fundraiser,…
Read more about Board Fundraiser Surpasses Goal: Raises Over $32,000 to Support Youth Through Tennis & Education→
