Start a Program
getting started
Community Process
As you review the information below, keep in mind that every location has at least two leaders in order to provide the best support possible for our parents, participants, and volunteers. All high-school Program Directors are required to have at least one adult as a co-leader, on and off court.
Program Directors are responsible for planning and running a successful weekly tennis program using the ACEing Autism curriculum. They are responsible for recruiting volunteers and participants, logistics, and communication with the incredible community they form while running the program.
All great things start with a conversation and connection. If you’re interested in learning more about starting a program, the best thing you can do is review the First Serve Community Manual and complete our Program Director Application so we can start a conversation with you!
We love to plan ahead, so all community-based program launches are planned 4-6 months in advance. You will receive support from the ACEing Autism staff during all steps of the process.
Step 1
4-6 months prior to launch.
Step 2
4-5 months prior to launch.
Step 3
3-4 months prior to launch.
Step 4
1-2 months prior to launch.
Step 5
What We Provide
Liability Insurance
Autism on-court support (as needed)
Marketing support
What We Ask From You
A commitment of at least 2 years
To find a location, volunteers, and a minimum of 5 participants
Ability to run 2 sessions a year with a length of 6 weeks per session
Leadership from at least 2 individuals
School-Based Process
Our school-based program can be delivered by your PE teacher, a teacher with an interest in tennis, an ABA therapist, or, when necessary, we can help to fill the position with a local tennis pro.
All great things start with a conversation and connection and we would love to tell you more about how our program can benefit your school, teachers, and students. If you’re interested in learning more about starting a program, the best thing you can do is schedule a meeting and review the First Serve Manual (provided in the meeting confirmation) so we can start a conversation with you!
Step 1
3-6 months prior to launch.
Step 2
2-3 months prior to launch.
Step 3
1 month up through launch
What We Provide
On-court training (includes curriculum)
Liability Insurance
What We Ask From You
A commitment of at least 2 years
Participant data collection and submission
Ability to run for 6+ hours each semester
Digital training resources