The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the National League Cities (NLC) selected Grand Rapids, Los Angeles and Orlando to run pilot initiatives using organized tennis instruction to promote children’s physical activity while developing social-emotional skills that will last through their lifetimes. Under the pilot program, these cities will incorporate quality tennis instruction based on
Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Orlando Bring Tennis to Afterschool
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