ACEing Autism Takes Center Court, Twice
Some kids dream about playing where the pros play. This summer, ACEing Autism athletes actually did it. Twice. First Stop:…
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Court of Dreams clinic shows children, adults with disabilities basics of tennis on US Open courts
Long before the first serve in the US Open Women’s Final on Saturday, there were different players on the iconic…
One Texas. One Tennis: Isabela Vargas
For Isabela Vargas, tennis is a place of magic, focus, and deep personal connection. What began at age seven as…
ACEing Autism through adaptive sports
One in 31 kids in the U.S. has been diagnosed with autism. ACEing Autism is helping neurodivergent kids practice physical,…
ACEing Autism tennis program returns to Charlottesville for second year
A Charlottesville tennis program designed for children with autism and other developmental disabilities is returning for its second year. The…
Cincinnati Open hosts Community Weekend
Children play tennis with mentors before the official start of the first day of the Community Weekend at the Cincinnati…
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…
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…