Our vision

Strengthening the lives and enhancing the character of Tulsa youth through tennis and education, with access for all.

More than Tennis

At First Serve Tulsa, we offer children an opportunity to grow in self-confidence, to enhance their life skills, and to boost their health while learning and enjoying a sport they can play for a lifetime.  First Serve Tulsa can be the secret weapon for children who lack equal opportunities in access to education, equipment, facilities, and training.  We offer low cost or no cost tennis and education through spring break camps, summer sessions, and after school programming.

First Serve Tulsa is not just about learning to play tennis.  We are a National Junior Tennis Learning (NJTL) organization recognized by the USTA.  And with the continued support of the USTA, we will be using the Academic Creative Engagement (A.C.E.) Curriculum in the programming that we offer.  A.C.E. is designed to improve kids’ attitudes and behaviors around math, literacy, and school climate.  When combined with a tennis program, it provides children with academic success, health and wellness, and social and emotional skills.

First Serve Tulsa and LaFortune Park Tennis Center also support a program called The League of Exceptional Players.  The mission of this “League” is to provide a fun and instructional tennis program to all children and adults with special needs.  Our “League” parents have developed much needed friendships with other parents, and our youth volunteers have gained a desire for serving others. Recognition for The League of Exceptional Players include the Oklahoma and USTA Missouri Valley Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion awards.

First Serve Tulsa has support from the largest tennis community in the state, the local and national USTA, several foundations that support children and education, and individuals that want to empower our students and their families toward success.  First Serve Tulsa is USTA Oklahoma’s 2021 Outstanding Diversity Achievement award winner.

First Serve Tulsa is a 501c3 non-profit organization.