I give back to the sport (tennis) that has given me so much
It was evident from a young age that I had some speech issues. My family did not understand how serious…
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A Father’s Perspective on Tennis, Neurodiversity, and Belonging
Long before Chad MacAllister ever joined USTA Southern California’s Board of Directors, he was a father searching for a way…
Where Passion Meets Profession: Trey Mihal’s Advocacy Through Tennis
Across Southern California, Trey Mihal, 33, is helping redefine what intentional inclusion looks like. As a Program Director and Regional…
Using tennis to help children with autism build confidence, friendships and life skills
ON most days throughout autumn and spring, at Rutgers Preparatory School, Delbarton School and Newark Academy – all top girls…
Billiken tennis player Riki Koshimizu starts ACEing Autism program in St. Louis
Riki Koshimizu was a typical high school student in Dallas, focused on his studies, social life and burgeoning tennis career.…
Affordable tennis program for autistic children ‘rewards’ volunteers, students
ACEing Autism is a nationwide nonprofit program that offers tennis group lessons to children on the autism spectrum. For five…
Autism Acceptance Month Spotlight: Bowdoin Women’s Tennis
In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month this April, members of the ITA Student-Athlete Council met with Bowdoin College women’s tennis…
ACEing Autism Serves Local Families Through Inclusive Tennis
Teddy’s parents shared how meaningful the experience had been: “Before this program, he was afraid to even try sports. Now…
New Jersey High School tennis players open their courts—and hearts—through ACEing Autism
On most days throughout the fall and spring, at Rutgers Prep, Delbarton and Newark Academy – all top girls and…
Serving Opportunity: ACEing Autism’s Impact at the Delray Beach Open
For more than a decade, ACEing Autism has made the Delray Beach Open more than just a professional tennis tournament.…
Jenson Brooksby, Advocacy Orgs Join to Help Autistic Community Live Long And Prosper
Tonight, on the eve of the 2026 Nexo Dallas Open, The Nimoy Knight Foundation is uniting the worlds of professional…
A Community Collaboration
In the fall of 2021, when longtime Maplewood resident Sandy LoPiccolo first discovered ACEing Autism through family friends, she had…