California has 40 community-based ACEing Autism programs, but the locations at UC Irvine and UCLA are unique. Held on the campus tennis courts, both of these programs are registered community service clubs at the universities. As such, they have a board of directors, allowing for continuity of the club and an expansive leadership team. ACEing Autism UC Irvine…
This May, as the nation celebrates National Tennis Month, New Vernon brothers Hudson and Brayden Bonetti are rallying more than just balls — they’re building a movement. Passionate about both tennis and giving back, the Delbarton School teens launched a local chapter of ACEing Autism to help children with autism develop skills and confidence through…
Working in collaboration with the ITA Student-Athlete Council, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is proud to spotlight another student-athlete in our monthly spotlights that aim to highlight the many diverse backgrounds and communities that make up the sport of college tennis. With April being Autism Acceptance Month, the ITA is continuing to spotlight student-athletes who have…
Working in collaboration with the ITA Student-Athlete Council, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is proud to spotlight another student-athlete in our monthly spotlights that aim to highlight the many diverse backgrounds and communities that make up the sport of college tennis. With April being Autism Acceptance Month, the ITA is continuing to spotlight student-athletes who have…
Working in collaboration with the ITA Student-Athlete Council, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is proud to spotlight another student-athlete in our monthly spotlights that aim to highlight the many diverse backgrounds and communities that make up the sport of college tennis. With April being Autism Acceptance Month, the ITA is continuing to spotlight student-athletes who have…
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again highlighted a Community Service Team for women’s tennis for the 2024-25 season. This year, the Kentucky women’s tennis team is represented by fifth-year Lizzy Stevens. Read More
Finding her Voice Through tennis: How Rebecca Falkner Axelrod’s story Rebecca’s journey with tennis began when she was just six years old. Growing up, she was considered largely non-verbal, “I pretty much got kicked to the curb in other sports because coaches didn’t understand nor wanted to deal with me,” she recalls. But everything changed…
For many, tennis is just a game. For Paul Armitage, 19 years old, it’s a transformation. What started as a way for him to have fun and engage with peers has turned into something much more—a journey of confidence, skill-building, and leadership. Through ACEing Autism, a program dedicated to providing tennis opportunities for individuals with…
Meet Jessica Wenzell, a 17 year old volunteer at our Monroe, NC program, who has been dedicating her time for 4 years now. “I always loved working with kids, I used to tutor kindergarten through middle school students and I loved sharing my passion for tennis so this was a great match,” the senior at…
Meet Hayden Smith, a 7-year-old athlete from our Atlanta, GA program. Hayden tried soccer but his mother, LeKeshia Smith, didn’t feel like he quite fit in. So, she was thrilled to find a program her son felt he belonged to when they started at ACEing Autism. “Hayden loves spinning and the volunteers spinned with him,…
