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: WHY YOU SHOULD COMPETE WITH SPORTSMANSHIP
Blog by Drake Nguyen – To compete with sportsmanship means to compete in a fair, honorable manner. Sportsmanship strengthens an athlete’s honesty, confidence, virtue, and character.
YLC BLOG: YLC EVENT BRINGS TENNIS TO LOCAL CHILDREN IN INGLEWOOD
Blog by Madeline Posner – The combined efforts of two YLC committies came together in a well-executed event at Edward Vincent Jr. Park intended to promote tennis and wellness.
YLC BLOG: FINDING A BALANCE BETWEEN SCHOOL AND TENNIS
Blog by Architha Arunraj – As junior tennis players get older, it becomes harder to balance school and tennis. Finding balance between the two takes a long time and lots of trial and error.
YLC BLOG: USTA SOCAL PARTNERS WITH JACK AND JILL FOR EVENT
Blog by Madeline Posner – USTA Southern California hosted the kickoff event to its collaboration with Jack and Jill of America on Sunday, February 26 at the Griffith Club.
YLC BLOG: WELCOME TO THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 2023
Blog by Ruby Addie – Welcome back to the 2023 year of the Youth Leadership Council! We are happy to introduce our up-and-coming blog, spearheaded by this year’s marketing committee!
WE WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION & VISION THROUGH OUR COMMITTEES.
Marketing & Public Relations Committee
Provides content and delivery mechanisms for engaging young people in the sport of tennis on the most current and popular platforms.
Mentoring & Team Events Committee
Provides greater opportunities for juniors to play tennis by organizing team events specifically designed for them, as well as providing 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.
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.
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Ruby Addie
Culver City
Architha Arunraj
Temple City
Shreya Bharath
San Diego
Madelyn Khun
Arcadia
Coco Merritt
Los Angeles
Drake Nguyen
Camarillo
Madeline Posner
North Tustin
Ayanna Shah
San Diego
Lexi Wang
Temple City
Milo Whitehead
Los Angeles
Christina Zhang
Irvine
MENTORING & TEAM EVENTS COMMITTEE
Daniela Borruel
Buena Park
Mika Ikemori
Huntington Beach
Aidan Jang
Irvine
Braun Levi
Los Angeles
Arturo Martinez
Los Angeles
Hari Raghavan
Irvine
Adam Salhab
Irvine
Morgan Shaffer
Orange
Anna Slavuk
Irvine
Ashley Yang
Irvine
COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
Zander Abrams
South El Monte
Andrew Arkow
Los Angeles
Simon Catanzaro
Santa Monica
Derrick Green
Inglewood
Katherine Hui
San Diego
Chaeyule Kang
San Diego
Paul Kurgan
Santa Monica
Halle Parker
Irvine
Nischal Spurling
Los Angeles
Rishi Vridhachalam
Irvine