Youth Leadership Council - USTA Southern California

Youth Leadership Council

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

COMMUNITY TENNIS  |  USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

COMMUNITY TENNIS
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

OUR MISSION

To empower junior tennis players in Southern California to take on leadership roles and amplify their impact on issues about which they are passionate.

OUR VISION

 To create a network of young, dynamic and ambitious leaders using tennis as a vehicle to make a positive impact in Southern California.

OUR CORE VALUES

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Teamwork

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Integrity

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Service

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Inclusion

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Community

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Sportsmanship

Youth Leadership Council

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES

– Develop impactful connectivity between SoCal’s junior tennis population and the USTA Southern California section.

– Foster meaningful collaboration to enhance the delivery of junior tennis programming throughout Southern California.

– Create leadership opportunities for young, ambitious tennis players.

– Empower members with the ability to “give back” to the Southern California tennis community.

– Provide opportunities for community service and credit (when applicable).

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL BLOG

YLC BLOG: APPLYING SUSTAINABLE EATING TO THE ATHLETIC DIET

Blog by Avery Yang – There are a plethora of ways athletes can incorporate sustainable eating habits into their lives while continuing to enjoy nutritious and delicious food.

YLC BLOG: SERVING ADVANTAGE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SOCAL

Blog by Shivi Goyal – Since it first began in 2020, Serving Advantage has helped to profoundly expand the tennis community to those with IDDs, winning national recognition in the process.

YLC BLOG: SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY TENNIS CLOTHING

Blog by Lexi Wang – In the fashion industry, sustainability has become not just a trend but a necessity, driving brands to integrate eco-friendly and sustainable practices with stylish designs.

YLC BLOG: GIVING USED TENNIS BALLS A NEW LEASE ON LIFE

Blog by Lexi Wang – Every year, over 300 million tennis balls are discarded. Fortunately, there are innovative and environmentally friendly ways to give these balls a new life.

YLC BLOG: DONATING TENNIS EQUIPMENT – HOW CAN WE PLAY IT FORWARD?

Blog by Avery Yang – When equipment is retired, many players do not know what to do with them and end up throwing them out to take up space in landfills. Fortunately, there are solutions!

YLC BLOG: SUGGESTIONS FOR FUELING YOUR BODY AS AN ATHLETE

Blog by Shivi Goyal – Though there are many different diets and programs that athletes can use to stay healthy, it can be hard to know which foods are most important for an avid tennis player.

YLC BLOG: WHAT PLAYERS CAN LEARN FROM WATCHING PRO TENNIS

Blog by Jenelle Liu – Especially as a young player, learning by watching is not meant to exactly replicate another player, but rather learning about yourself and your individual style.

YLC BLOG: NOURISHING THE FLAME FOR TENNIS WITH A POSITIVE MENTALITY

Blog by Drake Nguyen – Taking an emotional loss can be hard. But what happens when that loss turns into two losses? Three? Maybe even ten consecutive defeats?

WE WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION & VISION THROUGH OUR COMMITTEES.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Provides opportunities to SoCal youth to play in organized tennis events by removing obstacles to their participation, particularly in underserved communities.

MARKETING COMMITTEE

Provides content and delivery mechanisms for engaging young people in the sport of tennis on the most current and popular social media platforms and on the web.

COUNCIL LEADERSHIP

Halle Parker

Halle Parker
Co-President
Irvine

Madeline Posner

Maddy Posner
Co-President
North Tustin

Lexi Wang

Lexi Wang
Vice-President
Temple City

Siena Huang

Siena Huang
Secretary
Laguna Niguel

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Kelsey Abraham
Bakersfield

Brooke Aloe

Brooke Aloe
San Marino

Tanya Anand

Tanya Anand
Valley Village

Ava Bocek

Ava Bocek
Irvine

Kevin Hanib Corral

Kevin Hanib Corral
Bakersfield

Mira Dean

Mira Dean
Irvine

Siena Huang

Siena Huang
Laguna Niguel

Chaeyule Kang

Yule Kang
San Diego

Parrwat Litigorn

Parrwat Litigorn
Cerritos

Harshini Mahesh

Harshini Mahesh
Tustin

Elijah Noel

Elijah Noel
Bakersfield

Halle Parker

Halle Parker
Irvine

Joya Roy

Joya Roy
Los Angeles

Gabby Shiao

Gaby Shiao
Los Angeles

Ahana Singh

Ahana Singh
Carlsbad

Sydney Smith

Sydney Smith
Tarzana

David Tinajero
Sylmar

Aaron Zhu
Aliso Viejo

MARKETING COMMITTEE

​Shaurya Bairaria
San Diego

Alex Bakhtiari

Alex Bakhtiari
Los Angeles

​Shreya Bharath
San Diego

Shivi Goyal

​Shivi Goyal
Irvine

Margaret Hui

Margaret Hui
San Diego

Aidan Jang

Aidan Jang
Irvine

Madelyn Khun

Madelyn Khun
Arcadia

Rachel Lee

Rachel Lee
San Diego

​Jenelle Liu
Los Angeles

Austin Lucca
Studio City

Drake Nguyen

​Drake Nguyen
Camarillo

Madeline Posner

Maddy Posner
North Tustin

Akul Shivkumar

Akul Shivkumar
Irvine

Prubgeet Singh
Redlands

Lexi Wang

Lexi Wang
Temple City

Lexi Wolf
Los Angeles

Avery Yang

Avery Yang
Yorba Linda