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When traditional team sports felt too chaotic for their neurodiverse son, Vincent, Chad and Annie MacAllister found a lifeline on the tennis court. The sport’s predictability unlocked a new passion and sense of confidence for Vincent.

Now, the MacAllister family is paying it forward by breaking down barriers and starting a local ACEing Autism chapter in their hometown of Palos Verdes.

This , discover their inspiring story of community and belonging.

A Father’s Perspective on Tennis, Neurodiversity, and Belonging Chad MacAllister shares how tennis became a path to confidence, inclusion, and community for his neurodiverse son and their family.

For over 30 years, Dr. Christine Caron, Director of Rehabilitation at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children, has been a powerful ally for inclusive movement. From developing innovative technology and sports programming to running an annual Cerebral Palsy Summer Camp alongside Angel City Sports, she is redefining the narrative of inclusion in tennis and adapted sports.

How Dr. Christine Caron Is Redefining Inclusive Movement in Southern California As the Director of Rehabilitation at the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (Luskin OIC) in Los Angeles, Dr. Christine Caron has spent over three decades proving that a disability should never sideline a child from the joy of movement.

Congratulations to San Diego's Noah Zamora for capping off another strong week with a trip to the men's singles final in Rancho Santa Fe! 💪

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Summer Streak 🏆🏆🏆

UCLA Bruin Spencer Johnson claims his third singles title and 15th match win in a row, defeating Noah Zamora 7-6 (2), 7-5 in the Rancho Santa Fe final. 💪

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The SoCal Pro Series closed its ‘Year 5’ chapter with a pair of significant additions to its record book. As it played on over the summer, Ladera Ranch resident Spencer Johnson and Russian Alina Shcherbinina emerged as the circuit’s leading performers.

With two impressive win streaks on the line Sunday, one was maintained and one was stopped.

Spencer Johnson Wins Third Men’s Singles Title, Veronika Miroshnichenko Sweeps Women’s Singles and Doubles in Rancho Santa Fe The SoCal Pro Series closed its ‘Year 5’ chapter with a pair of significant additions to its record book. As the SoCal Pro Series played on over the summer, Ladera Ranch resident Spencer Johnson and Russian Alina Shcherbinina emerged as the circuit’s leading performers. With two impressive win...

One Week, Two Titles 🏆🏆

Veronika Miroshnichenko sweeps the women's singles and doubles titles in Rancho Santa Fe, winning doubles on Saturday with Anita Sahdiieva and taking the singles title on Sunday.

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