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
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
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
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
By Karen Ronney When it comes to identifying a need and finding solutions that will grow the next generation of wheelchair tennis players, T3 Tennis on Wheels has emerged at the top of the inclusive tennis heap. This nonprofit tennis organization is an adaptive sports program for kids ages 6 to 18 that offers the
By Karen Ronney The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation celebrates 🎉Disability Pride Month for a Special Adaptive Tennis Social Event on Sunday, July 13, from 9am to 4pm presented by USTA Southern California at the El Dorado Tennis Center in Long Beach. Players of all levels are welcome to participate in these four formats. Para-Standing
By Karen Ronney Phillip Kim’s life journey is one filled with passion, reinvention and community. Growing up in Foster City, California, he picked up a tennis racket at age 12, never realizing the sport would become a cornerstone of his life decades later. For his efforts, he received the Curt Condon Spirit Award by USTA
By Karen Ronney The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation congratulates Dana Mathewson for bringing home two gold medals in the 2023 Parapan American Games. The top-ranked American wheelchair player from San Diego represented Team USA to clinch the singles and doubles titles recently in Santiago, Chile. Mathewson, 32, was also selected to be the flag
By Brenden Fisher In the ever-growing and competitive sport that is tennis, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish yourself and earn recognition on a national level. Gwyneth Britton, however, has flourished in making herself recognizable both on and off the court from a very young age. Born in Long Beach and now residing in Whittier,
By Karen Ronney Tennis was never on Thelma Sepulveda's radar. Growing up in San Ysidro, she had never seen the sport until it was introduced to her at age 11 in a low-cost after-school program. She gave it a chance and it changed her life. Her passion pushed her to ask per parents for lessons. She
