Building champions beyond the court.
With tennis as our foundation, we prepare underserved kids for a lifetime of wins—on the court, in the classroom, and beyond.
Building champions beyond the court.
With tennis as our foundation, we prepare underserved kids for a lifetime of wins—on the court, in the classroom, and beyond.
Who we are
Tennis Opportunity Program (TOP) is a 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit dedicated to the mission of helping economically disadvantaged youth succeed on the tennis court and in life. 100% of donations received are used to fund athletic and academic training for our TOP scholars, helping to make the dream of going to college on scholarship a reality.
What we do
We believe the life lessons taught on the court can help students achieve excellence at home, in the classroom and out in the world.
That’s why we’re using tennis to put economically disadvantaged students on the path to college—providing them with the resources they need to help their chances of earning a scholarship.
Greatness may start with tennis, but it doesn’t end there.
How we do it
Our program selects TOP Scholars each spring and provides the funding they need to play the sport they love. We operate on a completely volunteer basis, with 100% of all donations going directly toward covering the cost of:
Academic tutoring
Tennis equipment
Tennis training
Tournament expenses
Apply to be a TOP scholar
Over the net and above expectations.
TOP Scholars are already at the top of their game before they enter our program—they’re hard-working students who are passionate about playing tennis. All we do is give them the fuel and the guidance they need to keep working toward greatness.
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be a TOP Scholar?
60 seconds to learn about TOP
Over $1 million raised
100 hours of lessons
per week for TOP scholars
40 TOP Scholars
currently in the program
Through my experience with TOP, I have seen that the organization is a first class operation that truly changes the lives of its participants.
Billie Jean King
Former World No. 1 Pro Tennis Player
35 scholarships
have been awarded to our TOP Scholars from some of the nation’s most prestigious universities
From picking up a racquet to picking up a diploma.
Volunteer opportunities at TOP
The ball’s in your court.
We’re always looking for people who share our passion for tennis and believe in its ability to shape lives.
We could use some extra hands, whether it’s to help with:
annual events
fundraisers
our Summer Tennis Program.
Some say opportunity knocks.
We say it serves.
Our team
Serving up success.
Our board members come from different walks of life, but they all share a love for tennis and a mission to enrich our Chicago community.
That’s why they help run the Tennis Opportunity Program on a completely volunteer basis.
Our Partners and Sponsors
Contact us
Have questions about our program or how to get involved? Don’t hesitate to reach out using our contact form.
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