activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Academic Support and College Readiness for High School Students College Preparation & Empowerment ProgramsOffers academic support, including free access to Winward Academy for ACT prep, and hands-on support for college readiness, scholarship applications, FAFSA, and academic strategies for high school students from Title 1 schools. This includes workshops and mentorship in partnership with Arizona State University and Barrett, The Honors College.
- Academic enrichment and online learning accessProvides high school students with free access to Winward Academy, an online learning platform for individualized ACT preparation, resulting in an average 20% improvement in English and Math scores. Also offers summer academic enrichment programs integrated with tennis instruction.
- College readiness and scholarship support College Preparation & Empowerment ProgramsOffers comprehensive college readiness services to high school seniors, including assistance with college and scholarship applications, essay writing, FAFSA and financial aid forms, and academic planning. Hosts workshops on honors programs and competitive scholarships, and provides ongoing mentorship to alumni through a partnership with Arizona State University and Barrett, The Honors College.
- Life skills and mentorship programming Unified Sports School ProgramsTeaches life skills and physical education through on-campus units at Pensar Academy and connects youth with inspirational role models, including athletes and educators, to support personal development. Participants also receive equipment such as uniforms, rackets, and shoes to support engagement.
- Provision of Tennis EquipmentProvides participants with essential tennis equipment, including a ball kid uniform, tennis racket, and ball kid shoes.
- Summer Tennis and Academic Enrichment Program Youth Tennis with Academic SupportOffers summer programming that combines tennis instruction with academic enrichment at Pensar Academy.
- Year-round Tennis Programs for Youth Youth Tennis with Academic SupportProvides year-round tennis programs, lessons, and tournament opportunities for low-income middle and high school-aged youth, including free weekly lessons at the Washington Activity Center and a full physical education unit at Pensar Academy.
- Year-round tennis and academic support program for youth Youth Tennis with Academic SupportProvides low-income middle and high school-aged youth with year-round tennis instruction, weekly lessons, and tournament opportunities, combined with academic support, leadership development, community service, and job training. Programs are offered at multiple locations including the Washington Activity Center and through partnerships with schools like Pensar Academy.
- Youth Mentorship and Development Youth Mentoring ProgramsConnects children with inspirational role models, including athletes and educators, and provides leadership development and job training for high school students.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- College Readiness and Access college readinessPrepares students for higher education by connecting them with universities, scholarships, and summer opportunities, and by providing specific college readiness skills, aiming to create equitable opportunities for social and economic mobility.
- College and career readiness acceleration college readinessPrepares students for higher education and social mobility by connecting them with universities, scholarships, summer opportunities, and targeted programs such as Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University.
- E-learning for Educational Attainment e-learning platformProvides low-income students with access to an e-learning platform through a partnership to help them achieve their educational goals.
- Equitable access to education via e-learning partnerships e-learning platformExpands educational opportunities for low-income students through a partnership with Winward Academy to provide access to an e-learning platform aligned with academic goals.
- Game-Based Teaching for Skill Development game-based teachingEmploys a game-based teaching format to effectively develop tennis skills and build confidence in young participants.
- Game-based learning to build athletic and personal confidence game-based teachingEmploys a game-based teaching format to simultaneously develop tennis skills and youth confidence, making learning engaging and effective.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Sports holistic development through sportsUtilizes sports, specifically tennis, as a vehicle to instill discipline, teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving skills, while offering continuous support and connecting youth with role models to foster personal and educational growth.
- Holistic youth development through sports holistic development through sportsUses tennis as a vehicle to teach discipline, teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving, while providing continuous support and connecting youth with role models to foster personal, educational, and leadership growth.
- Intergenerational Interaction for Community BuildingLeverages interactions between different generations to positively impact youth and strengthen community bonds.
- Intergenerational community building intergenerational interactionsLeverages intergenerational interactions to strengthen youth development and foster community cohesion through shared experiences and mentorship.
- Life and Leadership Skill Building for Community LegacyEquips children with essential life and leadership skills to empower them to continue the organization's positive impact within their communities.
- On-site Programming for Integrated Education and Sports on-site programmingDelivers Physical Education units, tennis/education summer camps, and special events directly on-site at partner institutions to integrate sports and educational activities.
- On-site integrated sports and education programming on-site programmingDelivers Physical Education units, tennis instruction, summer camps, and special events directly at partner schools like Pensar Academy to ensure accessible, embedded youth development.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
ASU & Barrett, The Honors College Partnership
Encourages and supports students to enroll at ASU and Barrett, The Honors College, by hosting admissions and scholarship workshops and providing guidance on honors programs.
College Readiness Program
Offers hands-on support for high school seniors preparing for higher education, including assistance with college and scholarship applications, essay writing, FAFSA, and financial aid forms.
High School Program
Provides weekly tennis training, academic support, community service opportunities, leadership development, job training, and potential employment for students from Title 1 high schools.
Pensar Academy Partnership
Teaches a full physical education unit on campus for K-8th grade students and offers summer programming blending tennis instruction with academic enrichment.
Tennis Program
Provides year-round programs, lessons, and tournament opportunities for low-income middle and high school-aged youth, using a game-based teaching format to develop skills and confidence.
Washington Activity Center Partnership
Offers free weekly tennis lessons for middle-school youth in the neighborhood and collaborates on community events.
Winward Academy Partnership
Provides high school students with free access to Winward Academy, an online learning platform for individualized ACT prep, including peer-led study groups and diagnostic tests.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- All About Tennis Partner — Collects in-kind donations for the program through a donation box in their store.
- Arizona State University Partner — Katie Salgado is a PhD candidate at Arizona State University and leads the college readiness program, connecting students with universities.
- Arizona State University Partner — Maintains a growing partnership, including a strategic alliance with Barrett, The Honors College, to provide admissions insight, host workshops, and offer guidance on honors programs and scholarships.
- Arizona State University Barrett The Honors College Partner — Established a strategic alliance to encourage and support students to enroll at their school and provides resources for college readiness.
- Arizona State University’s Barrett, The Honors College Partner — Huda Adnan is a second-year Biomedical Sciences major at Arizona State University’s Barrett, The Honors College.
- Arizona State University’s Barrett, The Honors College Partner — Lisa Tran is a first-year student at Arizona State University’s Barrett, The Honors College.
- Barrett, The Honors College Partner — Maintains a strategic alliance with PASS, providing representatives to share admissions insight, hosting application and scholarship workshops, and offering guidance on honors programs and competitive scholarships.
- Chase Bank Partner — Collaborates on the Return the Serve community day at the Washington Activity Center.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Collaborates on the Chase Bank Return the Serve community day at the Washington Activity Center.
- Northwestern University Partner — Trang Tran will be attending Northwestern University.
- PENSAR ACADEMY Partner — Works directly in the school to expand free access to tennis and educational programming, including teaching a full physical education unit and offering summer programming.
- PHOENIX TENNIS CENTER Partner — Serves as the official home of PASS, providing courts, instructional space, storage, and hosting community events, and supports both athletic training and education programming.
- Pensar Academy Partner — Allows PASS to conduct Physical Education units, summer camps, and special events on-site.
- Phoenix Tennis Center Partner — Joe Ragland is the Director of the Phoenix Tennis Center and hosts the nonprofit program at PTC.
- Ragland Tennis Services Partner — Manages the Phoenix Tennis Center, which serves as the "Official Home" for PASS.
- Southwest Tennis Foundation Funder — Provides targeted grants for community programs.
- Stanford University Partner — Alma Rodriguez will be attending Stanford University in the Fall of 2026.
- USTA Foundation Funder — Provides tennis, education, and mentorship grants.
- USTA Southwest Funder — Provides innovative program grants, equipment, and travel grants.
- University of Florida Partner — Sujan Parab is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at the University of Florida.
- WASHINGTON ACTIVITY CENTER Partner — Works directly in the neighborhood to expand free access to tennis and educational programming, including providing free weekly tennis lessons for middle-school youth.
- Winward Academy Partner — Partner mentioned in the "Services We Provide" section.
- Winward Academy Partner — Provides an e-learning platform for low-income students.
- Winward Academy Partner — Provides free access to an online learning platform for ACT prep to PASS high school students.