🎾 About the Side by Side Tennis League

The Side by Side Red Ball Tennis League is a beginner-friendly doubles program where an adult and a youth team up to play, learn, and grow together. Using the Red Ball format with smaller courts, slower balls, and an easy-to-learn style, we make tennis accessible, fun, and welcoming for all skill levels. Each season combines skills Tennis 101 clinics, match play, and a championship celebration, creating an experience that’s as much about connection as it is about the game.

💛 The Heart Behind the Mission

At its core, Side by Side is about mentorship and meaningful relationships. We believe young people thrive when they have caring adults who show up consistently, encourage them, and share new experiences. Whether you’re a parent, mentor, grandparent, teacher, coach, or community volunteer, this league offers a space to build trust, share laughs, and create lasting memories on and off the court. Every rally, high five, and post-match huddle is a chance to strengthen bonds and inspire growth.

🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 How to Join or Get Involved

For Grown-Ups: Signing up is simple! Make arrangements with your buddy and register as a team! Your “buddy” can be anyone you have a positive connection with: a child you mentor, your son or daughter, your grandchild, or even a neighbor with guardian approval. If you’re an adult who would like to be matched with a youth participant in need of a partner, we also welcome volunteers to serve as buddies. Fill out our interest form to receive program details, available dates, and scholarship information, and get ready to step onto the court — side by side.