A nonprofit putting kids on the court

Free tennisfor every kid.

We hand a kid a racket, pair them with a coach, and get them on a court. No fees. No experience needed. Just show up and play.

Every coach is a trained high school volunteer
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Why we exist

Tennis shouldn't be a rich-kid sport.

Lessons cost a fortune. Court time costs more. Most kids never get a real shot at the game. We started Racket Outreach in 2024 to change that — a couple of high-school players, our home courts at the San Dimas Sportsplex, and a bag of borrowed rackets.

Every Saturday we run free clinics, lend out gear, and put kids on a court with a coach who actually cares. If a kid wants to play, they play. That's the whole idea.

A young player carrying a tray of tennis balls across the court

Who's on the court

Coached by high school volunteers.

Our coaches are local high school students who know the game and show up every week to teach it. Kids get a role model who's been in their shoes, and you get to know exactly who's coaching your kid.

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High school volunteers only

Every coach is a current high school student, not a random adult off the street.

Small groups, 5 to 6 kids

Kids split by skill into small groups, each with their own coach. Nobody gets lost in the crowd.

Structured 2-hour sessions

Every Saturday, on public courts, with a real plan. Parents are always welcome to stay and watch.

How a season works

One thing, done right.

01 / SHOW UP

Free Saturday clinics

Two hours every Saturday at the San Dimas Sportsplex, for a full 12-week season. Beginners and returning kids both welcome.

All levels
02 / GET GROUPED

Split by skill

We sort kids into small groups of 5 to 6, each led by their own high school coach.

5–6 per coach
03 / GEAR UP

Gear is on us

No racket? No problem. We lend rackets, balls, and everything a kid needs to start.

Always free
04 / COMPETE

End-of-season tournament

Every season wraps with a tournament. Kids put it all together, and everyone leaves proud.

The big day

From a parent

“He looks forward to it every single week.”

— a parent, after a Saturday session at the Sportsplex

Put a kid on the court

$40 covers a kid for a season.

Your donation buys rackets, balls, and court time. It goes straight to the kids.

Donate now  → Sign up your kid

For families

Get your kid on the court.

Free Saturday clinics for kids ages 5 to 15 — real coaching, all gear provided. Fill this out and we'll save your kid a spot in the next season.

Sign up a player

Takes about two minutes. It's completely free.

Free, no commitment. We'll email you the season details.

You're on the list.

We'll be in touch with the next season's dates and what to bring. See you on the court.

For high school students

Coach with us.

Know tennis and want to give back? Spend your Saturdays teaching kids the game and building real coaching experience.

You must be a current high school student.Every Racket Outreach coach is a high schooler. That's how we keep it consistent, relatable, and safe for the kids.

Apply to coach

We'll reach out about the next season and get you started.

We review every application and reply before the next season starts.

Application sent.

Thanks for stepping up. We'll be in touch about the next season and next steps.

Support the program

Keep kids on the court.

Every dollar buys rackets, balls, and court time for a kid who couldn't otherwise play. No overhead games. It goes to the kids.

Where it goes

Pick a way to pitch in.

$25
Rackets and balls for one new player
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$40
Covers a kid for a full 12-week season
Give $40
$100
Court time and gear for a whole group
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We reply with the quickest way to send it (Venmo, Zelle, or check).

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Your gift goes straight to courts, rackets, and balls for local kids.

Abel ChenDirector, Racket Outreach
Email about donating(909) 760-8900

Racket Outreach runs under YDRC (Youth Development Research Center), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Questions about giving? Email racketoutreach@gmail.com.

More ways to help

Not just money.

Got an old racket? Know a kid who'd love this? Want to coach? All of it helps.

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On the court

Every Saturday, in pictures.

Nobody posed for these — it's just what a normal Saturday looks like out here.

Saturday Sessions

Winter 2026
Players warming up at golden hour
Young player practicing a serve
Player chasing down a ball
Player ready at the baseline
The whole clinic on court
Rally at the net
Coach running a drill with kids
Young player swinging
Players lined up for a drill
Player tossing for a serve
The Saturday crew
Coach working one-on-one
Player focused mid-point
Group photo on court
Players at last light
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The people

Meet your coaches.

They learned the game on these same courts. Now they're the ones showing up every Saturday to pass it on.

Why high schoolers

Our coaches are barely older than the kids. Honestly, that's the point.

Every coach here is a local high schooler who actually plays the game — and gives up their Saturday afternoons to teach it. We train them before they run a group on their own, and there's always an adult on-site keeping things safe.

Abel Chen

Abel Chen

Founder & Head Coach

A Diamond Bar High School player, Abel started Racket Outreach the summer after his freshman year (2024) — to give his teammates real coaching experience and open the game up to kids across SoCal who'd never otherwise get the chance. He runs the Saturday sessions at the San Dimas Sportsplex.

Ken Qian

Ken Qian

Volunteer Coach

Plays tennis at Diamond Bar High School and volunteers his Saturdays coaching with Racket Outreach.

David Liu

Volunteer Coach

A Walnut High School player who helps run the Saturday sessions at the Sportsplex.

Tony Yuan

Volunteer Coach

Plays for Walnut High School and is out coaching at the Sportsplex most Saturdays.

Jacob Phan

Jacob Phan

Volunteer Coach

A Diamond Bar High School player who gives his Saturdays to coach the next group of kids.

Julianne Kawasaki

Julianne Kawasaki

Social Media Manager & Assistant Coach

Not a school-team player — she plays just for fun. She's in it for the friends and the vibe, and runs Racket Outreach's social media to help get the word out.

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