Partnerships
The USTA Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation is proud to work alongside changemakers who believe in the power of tennis to uplift communities. Each partnership featured below reflects a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and opportunity—on and off the court. From youth development and adaptive programs to technology access and grassroots fundraising, these collaborations are helping us break down barriers and expand access across the Midwest. Dive into the sections below to see how we’re making it happen—together.
Let’s Work Together
Every one of these partnerships helps us build a stronger, more inclusive tennis community—and we’re just getting started.
We’re excited to share that the USTA Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation is now an official partner of Bloomerang!
For the past three years, we have successfully used Bloomerang’s CRM platform to centralize our donor, fundraising, and volunteer information in one streamlined system. Having a single, secure location for all data has strengthened collaboration across our team, improved reporting, and enhanced our ability to engage supporters effectively.
Because of the success we’ve experienced, we’re proud to formalize our partnership and encourage other organizations to explore what Bloomerang can do for them. From CRM and fundraising tools to volunteer management and communication solutions.
To learn more or if you have questions about our experience, please contact Ashlynn Thomas at Ashlynn.thomas@midwest.usta.com.
We’re excited to share what’s working for us and help others elevate their impact.
NJTL is our flagship youth development program, serving thousands of under-resourced kids each year across the Midwest. Through tennis, education, and life skills programming, NJTL helps young people build confidence, character, and community.
MTEF supports NJTL chapters with grant funding, leadership development, and visibility—so they can do what they do best: make a difference.
Our partnership with Laureus USA takes the impact of tennis beyond the court. With their support, we fund programs that use tennis to promote social and emotional learning, and we equip chapters with tools to measure that impact.
Laureus helps us ensure that MTEF-supported programs do more than teach tennis—they teach resilience, self-esteem, and connection.
Learn more about Laureus USA HERE
Everyone deserves a chance to play.
MTEF supports and promotes Adaptive Tennis programs that serve individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Whether it’s running inclusive clinics, helping coaches get trained, or connecting passionate volunteers—we believe tennis should be for every body.
Join the conversation in the USTA Midwest Adaptive Tennis Facebook group, a grassroots hub for events, resources, and collaboration across the region.
Through funding, community building, and visibility, MTEF helps grow wheelchair tennis programs across the Midwest. We support emerging athletes, help tournament organizers reach more players, and work to expand access wherever possible.
Want to connect with other players and program leaders? Join the USTA Midwest Wheelchair Tennis Facebook group.
MTEF has teamed up with TennisTEC to make tennis more accessible for everyone—regardless of location, income, or ability. This partnership blends community, coaching, and technology to remove barriers and bring tennis to under-resourced communities across the Midwest.
Through local programs, digital tools, and a shared mission, TennisTEC and MTEF are working together to open new pathways into the sport—on and off the court.
“We want to eliminate every barrier that keeps kids and adults from playing this sport,” says TennisTEC founder Tim Buwick.