Our Mission

Established in 1962, the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers support for the development of youth tennis in Florida. Our primary goal is to introduce children to the many benefits of tennis, and, among other things, we provide scholarships, grants and awards to deserving players, coaches and tennis facilities.

The YTF is a qualified 501 (c) (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. We strive to find ways to better the game of tennis in the state and welcome your suggestions and your requests. We are particularly interested in novel programs, such as a rural initiative, to reach out and find those niches which are not currently being serviced by the Florida Tennis Association's various programs.

The YTF is an independent organization which presently consists of a Board of Directors with diversified and varied backgrounds who come from all over the State of Florida to represent each of the 8 USTA Florida Regions. We are actively looking to add creative, dynamic and energetic people to our group.

Contact us to learn more about the YTF and our goals to brighten futures.

Latest News

  Each year YTF awards scholarships in the name of John Van Ryn for outstanding support of youth tennis to a few fortunate recipients. See this year's list here.

 It is that time of year again when promising, young tennis players are awarded scholarships to the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, FL this summer. See the latest recipients here.

 The Youth Team Tennis activities are happening at LCCCTA (Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association). Read all about it here.

 Great things are happening in Lake City, FL at the LCCCTA (Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association) thanks to some support from the YTF. Read all about it here.

Congratulations to Pensacola YTF Scholarship recipient Maggie Eddins, who attended the Ed Krass College Tennis Exposure Experience held December 12-13, 2020 at the Beerman Family Tennis in Lakeland, FL. Read more here.

Congratulations to the first of the 2020 Youth Tennis Foundation Kelley Award winners! Read more here.

The Youth Tennis Foundation proudly announces the second Van Ryn Scholarship is Kiara Tiozzo who will be playing tennis at... Read more here.

Welcome Linda Williams as Secretary to the Youth Tennis Foundation Board of Directors. Linda brings much experience to our organization and we are excited to have her join us. Read more about Linda here.

The Youth Tennis Foundation proudly announces the latest winner for our Van Ryn Scholarship is Ben Zipay. Ben will be playing tennis at... Read more here.

Tennis-4-Everyone is back at it in Pensacola starting kids on their tennis "careers" with YTF to thank for sponsorship. Read more here.

YTF sponsors Pensacola Sports' summer program Racquet Roundup for the 11th year. Read more here.

Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association (LCCCTA) has been awarded a $1500 grant to further the development of events and activities in their Association. Read more here.

The 2019 Junior Team Tennis Scholarships have been awarded. Check back here as we update the list of these athletes.