OUR PURPOSE:
A's & Aces is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in 2008 with a mission to provide academic assistance, life skills and tennis to New Orleans public school children. A sport-based youth development model is used to engage and retain under-served youth and others who have lacked access to quality academic assistance and tennis, and help them succeed on a pathway to college and beyond.
A's & Aces is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in 2008 with a mission to provide academic assistance, life skills and tennis to New Orleans public school children. A sport-based youth development model is used to engage and retain under-served youth and others who have lacked access to quality academic assistance and tennis, and help them succeed on a pathway to college and beyond.
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2008-2018
A's & Aces was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in January 2008, and hosted the first outreach event in May at Tulane's Goldring Tennis Center. 
A's & Aces
Tennis Industry 2017 National Junior Tennis & Learning Organization of the Year 
A's & Aces was honored as 2017 National Junior Tennis & Learning Organization of the Year by Tennis Industry magazine. The publication’s January 2018 issue is the magazine’s 17th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. The Award was presented at a banquet held at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans ballroom. Click here to read the article about A's & Aces in Tennis Industry, on p.37.
A's & Aces Receives
2017 Zurich Classic Community Impact Award 
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Tennis Life Skills Academics
Some may, initially, think that tennis is "just a game" and is the least important component of A's & Aces' tripartite mission. Actually, tennis is the key. It unlocks barriers. Sports-Based Youth Development is recognized as an unparalleled way to engage underserved, disadvantaged, and minority populations. While character developing life-skills and academic support are critical to having successful, productive lives, the sport of tennis also provides the ability to build social, academic and career networks through playing a fun, life-long, global, non-contact, co-ed, team and individual sport. This provides incredible benefits to our participants - and for society.
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than government in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all kinds of discrimination.”
– Nelson Mandela, May 25, 2000
– Nelson Mandela, May 25, 2000
USTA National Junior Tennis & Learning "Chapter of the Year"
From over 600 NJTL chapter organizations across the country, the United States Tennis Association honored A's & Aces as the National Junior Tennis & Learning "Chapter of the Year" for 2012-13 and produced this video in connection with the award.
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