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The Inspiring Rise of Micah Velte
By Karen Ronney For 13-year-old Micah Velte, the tennis court isn’t just a place to play, it’s where he’s building a future. Born with Spina Bifida, Micah has spent a decade navigating the world from a wheelchair, but on the court, he isn’t just a participant. He has become a rising force. Currently ranked No. 5…
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The Full Circle: The Ivan Thamma Story
By Karen Ronney For Ivan Thamma, tennis started off as a fun way to socialize with other kids at the City Heights Recreation Center in San Diego. Over a decade later, his life has come full circle and tennis has given him a foundation for a bright future… on and off the tennis court. Thamma,…
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Dreams Come in All Shapes and Sizes for Denise Campbell
By Karen Ronney Each afternoon, 12-year-old Denise Campbell faced the same challenge—finding a coach and a place to play tennis. Growing up in Riverside, Denise practiced wherever she could, hitting with family and friends on local courts. Her talent was undeniable. But when the 5 foot 9-inch left-hander needed the next level of training, opportunity…
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SCTA Foundation Supports Team Coaching Workshop in San Diego
By Karen Ronney Each year, many high school tennis programs struggle to provide proper equipment and updated training for their girls’ and boys’ teams. Coaches also are in need practice balls, rackets and coaching education. The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation recently stepped up to help this tennis community by sponsoring the RSPA San Diego…
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Giving Tuesday Greetings from SCTA Foundation Executive Director Linda Milan
What a year of transformation for SCTA Foundation scholarship and grant recipients. We are happy to share good news of their tennis growth, education and overall development. This Giving Tuesday, your support can keep our momentum going strong so we can continue to impact lives and communities through the sport of tennis. In 2025, the…
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SCTAF Scholarship Recipient Fernando Gallego Follows His Tennis Dreams
Story by Steve Pratt- Story Reposted from @USTASocal You ask 15-year-old wheelchair tennis player Fernando Gallego to name his top moment or memory on the court, and there’s no pause or hesitation. Any time you get to rally with someone considered the best at his age in a sport you love, the answer is easy. It was last November…
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T3 Tennis Transforms Grassroots Wheelchair Training
By Karen Ronney When it comes to identifying a need and finding solutions that will change the next generation, T3 Tennis on Wheels has emerged at the top. This nonprofit tennis organization is an adaptive sports program for kids ages 6 to 18 that offers the only regularly scheduled free youth wheelchair tennis instruction and…
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Fall Tennis Around the Corner
Space is filling up fast for both the Junior and Adult training programs with Smash Tennis Boston. Both programs are operated 7 days a week all day and hosted at Waldstein Tennis Center. Junior programs include Developmental (Young Stars 4-7 yrs) and Futures (7-11 yrs) options in addition to the High Performance program for ATP…
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Top 10 Safety Tips for Playing Tennis in the Summer Heat from the SCTA Foundation
By Karen Ronney It is summertime in Southern California, and let us face it, we live in one of the best places in the country to play tennis. There are a plethora of tennis courts, school is out for kids of all ages and camps are in session. Also, families have the freedom to hit…
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Sign Up For the SCTA Foundation’s Amazing Summer Camp Tennis Racquet Scholarship Package by July 30
By Karen Ronney Are you a junior player ages 5 to 11? Or do you know a player who plays red, orange or green ball tennis? If so, we have a a great opportunity for you. The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation is offering the Summer Camp Tennis Racket Scholarship Package. The deadline to apply…