activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Educational and Wellness Resources at Events Youth Mental Health Education & Peer SupportThe organization provides educational materials, interactive discussions, safety resources, and mental health awareness tools at its Triples Tournaments.
- Fundraising Tennis Tournaments Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsSERVE THE FUTURE AZ organizes annual tennis tournaments, including the Spring Smash Triples Tournament and the Winter Triples Tennis Tournament at Phoenix Country Club, which serve as the organization's largest annual fundraisers to support its year-round youth tennis and life-skills programming.
- Youth Development and Educational Support Youth Mental Health Education & Peer SupportThe organization provides educational materials, interactive discussions, safety resources, and mental health awareness tools at its Triples Tournaments to support the holistic development of underserved youth.
- Youth Tennis and Life-Skills Programming Youth Tennis with Academic SupportSERVE THE FUTURE AZ provides year-round tennis and youth development programs to approximately 900 students from Title 1 schools in the Phoenix Union School District and its feeder schools, focusing on lower-income and minority communities. The program uses tennis instruction, structured events, and certified coaching to instill self-confidence, perseverance, leadership, responsibility, and character, while also providing a safe space, equipment, snacks, and water after school.
capacity building · 1
- Instructional Video ProductionThe organization produces and shares an instructional video specifically for Triples Tennis.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Athlete Safety and Holistic Well-Being holistic athlete well-beingPartners with organizations to protect athletes’ physical, emotional, and mental health, promoting safety through education on abuse prevention, healthy boundaries, and mental health awareness.
- Character and Skill Development via Certified Coaching character_and_skill_developmentCombines certified tennis instruction with intentional character development to build confidence, mental resilience, and personal growth, emphasizing sportsmanship, education, and the transfer of skills to academic and real-life settings.
- Free Access Programming for Eligible Youth free_access_programmingRemoves financial barriers by offering free programming to students in grades 5 through recent high school graduates who attend qualifying schools.
- Holistic Athlete Well-being and Safety holistic_athlete_well-beingThe organization prioritizes the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of its athletes by partnering with other organizations to strengthen safety, awareness, and protection. This includes educating coaches and students on recognizing warning signs of abuse, understanding healthy boundaries, and promoting mental health awareness to create a safe and supportive environment.
- Holistic Athlete Well-being and Safety holistic_athlete_well-beingThe organization partners with other organizations to strengthen safety, awareness, and protection for young athletes, focusing on their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This includes educating coaches and students on recognizing warning signs of abuse, understanding healthy boundaries, promoting mental health awareness, and fostering a culture of accountability.
- Inclusive and Team-Based Engagement through Social Tennis social_sports_engagementSERVE THE FUTURE AZ uses a social, chaotic, and accessible version of tennis, including a mandatory three-player touch rule per rally, to promote teamwork, inclusive participation, and engagement among all participants, regardless of skill level.
- Inclusive and Team-Based Participation Model team-based_participation_modelDesigns programming with inclusive rules—such as a mandatory three-player touch per rally—and uses a social, accessible version of tennis to promote teamwork, engagement, and belonging among youth of all skill levels.
- Inclusive and Team-Oriented Tennis Engagement social_sports_engagementSERVE THE FUTURE AZ utilizes a social, chaotic, and accessible version of tennis that promotes teamwork and inclusive participation through rules like a mandatory three-player touch per rally. This model aims to engage a wide range of participants and foster collaborative skills.
- Sports-Based Youth Development (Tennis) sports-based_youth_developmentSERVE THE FUTURE AZ uses tennis programming, combined with mentorship and character development, as a vehicle to teach life skills, build confidence, foster personal growth, and develop leadership qualities in underserved youth. The organization believes that skills learned on the court, such as resilience, focus, communication, and managing pressure, can be transferred to participants' everyday lives and academic settings.
- Sports-Based Youth Development Through Tennis sports-based youth developmentUses tennis as a vehicle to foster personal growth, teaching life skills such as resilience, communication, self-awareness, and leadership in underserved youth through structured on-court programming and off-court mentorship.
- Targeted Community Outreach and Free Access targeted_community_outreachThe organization targets its free programming towards students from lower-income and minority communities by focusing on Title 1 schools and their feeder schools. This approach ensures that underserved youth have consistent access to supportive and engaging programs year-round.
- Targeted Community Outreach and Free Access targeted_community_outreachThe organization targets its free programming towards students from lower-income and minority communities by focusing on Title 1 schools and their feeder schools, ensuring that underserved youth have access to consistent support and engagement year-round.
- Targeted Outreach to Underserved Communities targeted_community_outreachFocuses programming on students from lower-income and minority communities by prioritizing participation from Title 1 schools within the Phoenix Union School District and its feeder schools to ensure equitable access.
- Year-Round Engagement for Consistent Support year_round_engagementProvides continuous, year-round programming to maintain stable relationships and consistent developmental support for underserved youth.
- Youth Leadership Development Through Relationships youth leadership developmentFosters confident, resilient young leaders by combining tennis instruction with mentoring relationships that create pathways to leadership experiences and personal opportunity.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Courage First Partnership
Collaboration with Courage First and Childhelp to ensure athlete safety, provide abuse prevention education, and offer confidential support for young athletes
Spring Smash Triples Tournament
Spring fundraising tennis tournament that supports tennis and life-skills programming for underserved youth in Phoenix
Winter Triples Tournament
Annual fundraising tennis event featuring 3-on-3 "triples" matches that supports year-round youth programming; includes community engagement and sponsor recognition
Youth Tennis & Life-Skills Program
Free on-court tennis instruction and off-court mentorship for students from Title 1 schools, focusing on confidence, leadership, and personal growth
relationships · 25
who they work with
- Arizona Tennis Charities Partner — 2026 sponsor of Serve the Future's Spring Smash Triples Tournament.
- Arizona Tennis Charities Partner — Supporting organization for the Winter Triples Tournament.
- Broadcom Partner — Jeremy Rossbach, Chief Technical Evangelist at Broadcom, volunteered his marketing expertise and connected the organization with ONUG.
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline Partner — Courage First Athlete Helpline was developed by this organization.
- Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe for Athletes Partner — Partnered to strengthen safety, awareness, and protection for young athletes in Phoenix.
- Courage First Partner — Teams with Serve the Future to protect young athletes in Phoenix.
- Courage First Athlete Helpline Partner — Partnered to strengthen safety, awareness, and protection for young athletes in Phoenix.
- EasyPeasy.Chat Partner — Omar B. offered free chatbot services to Serve the Future.
- Foundation for Global Sports Development Partner — Courage First Athlete Helpline was developed by this organization.
- Garcia Family Foundation Funder — 2026 sponsor of Serve the Future's Spring Smash Triples Tournament.
- Garcia Family Foundation Partner — Supporting organization for the Winter Triples Tournament.
- LifeKind Health Partner — Supporting organization for the Winter Triples Tournament.
- Miracle Mile Delicatessen Partner — Supporting organization for the Winter Triples Tournament.
- Murphy Cordier Casale Axel PLC Partner — Supporting organization for the Winter Triples Tournament.
- NoScope Studio Partner — Ethan Weibman offered discounted AI video creation and ongoing support to Serve the Future.
- ONUG Partner — Highlights Serve the Future as its Charity Spotlight.
- ONUG Partner — Partnered with Serve the Future to raise awareness and funds through the AI Networking Summit Fall 2025, including raffles, branded giveaways, and dedicated outreach space.
- Open Networking User Group (ONUG) Partner — Featured Serve the Future at their AI Networking Summit, providing a platform and visibility.
- Phoenix CC Partner — 2026 sponsor of Serve the Future's Spring Smash Triples Tournament.
- Phoenix Country Club Partner — Host of the upcoming Serve the Future Triples Tournament.
- Phoenix Country Club Partner — Venue for the Winter Triples Tournament.
- Phoenix Union High School District Partner — Partnership to deliver programming in the district and its feeder schools.
- Phoenix Union School District Partner — Serves students from schools within the Phoenix Union School District and its feeder schools.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts instructional content for Triples Tennis on YouTube.
- cPacket Networks Partner — Supporting organization for the Winter Triples Tournament.