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
Teamwork
Integrity
Service
Inclusion
Community
Sportsmanship
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
Co-President
Irvine
Maddy Posner
Co-President
North Tustin
Lexi Wang
Vice-President
Temple City
Siena Huang
Secretary
Laguna Niguel
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Kelsey Abraham
Bakersfield
Brooke Aloe
San Marino
Tanya Anand
Valley Village
Ava Bocek
Irvine
Kevin Hanib Corral
Bakersfield
Mira Dean
Irvine
Siena Huang
Laguna Niguel
Yule Kang
San Diego
Parrwat Litigorn
Cerritos
Harshini Mahesh
Tustin
Elijah Noel
Bakersfield
Halle Parker
Irvine
Joya Roy
Los Angeles
Gaby Shiao
Los Angeles
Ahana Singh
Carlsbad
Sydney Smith
Tarzana
David Tinajero
Sylmar
Aaron Zhu
Aliso Viejo
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Shaurya Bairaria
San Diego
Alex Bakhtiari
Los Angeles
Shreya Bharath
San Diego
Shivi Goyal
Irvine
Margaret Hui
San Diego
Aidan Jang
Irvine
Madelyn Khun
Arcadia
Rachel Lee
San Diego
Jenelle Liu
Los Angeles
Austin Lucca
Studio City
Drake Nguyen
Camarillo
Maddy Posner
North Tustin
Akul Shivkumar
Irvine
Prubgeet Singh
Redlands
Lexi Wang
Temple City
Lexi Wolf
Los Angeles
Avery Yang
Yorba Linda