The mission of the Youth Leadership Council is to empower junior tennis players to take on leadership roles and amplify their impact on issues about which they are passionate.
Create a network of dynamic and ambitious leaders using tennis as a vehicle to make an impact in Southern California.
Teamwork
Integrity
Service
Inclusion
Community
Sportsmanship
We will accomplish our mission and vision through our committees:
1. Community Service Committee
Provides opportunities to Southern California youth to play in organized tennis events by removing obstacles to their participation, particularly in underserved communities.
2. Mentoring and Team Events Committee
Provides greater opportunities for juniors to play tennis by organizing team events specifically designed for them.
Provides junior tennis players a framework for using the skills developed in tennis to enhance other aspects of their lives by matching them with older players who can offer connection, advice, and counsel.
3. Marketing Committee
Provides content and delivery mechanisms for engaging young people in the sport of tennis on the most current and popular platforms.
Co-Vice Presidents
President
Secretary
Andrew Arkow, Chair
Rancho Santa Fe
Katherine Hui
San Diego
Kylee Limpias
Bakersfield
Rishi Vridhachalam
Irvine
Sophia Colavin
Encinitas
Stacey Samonte
Whittier
Derrick Green
Inglewood
Drew Singer
Briana Colavin
Sophia Colavin
Encinitas
Brantley Ryan, Chair
Riverside
Coco Merritt
Los Angeles
Aiden Jang
Anna Slavuk
Irvine
Ayanna Shah
Paul Kurgan
Ruby Addie
Morgan Shaffer
Drake Nguyen
Ashley Yang
Irvine
Grace Gamal
Villa Park
Jodi Chang
Torrance
Mika Ikemori
Huntington Beach
Architha Anuraj
Temple City
Christina Zhang
Irvine
Cydney Yamamoto
Palos Verdes Peninsula
Daniela Borruel
Jane Lee
Irvine
Madeline Posner