Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida

Look at all those smiling faces with racquets in their hands! Awesome work Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association! 🎾

The Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association is back teaching great tennis skills to great kids! We love supporting organizations that raise the next generation of tennis players! 🎾

In the Jan/Feb 2026 issue (pg. 62)YTF Board member Sue Zipay was honored and remembered for her very interesting life in sports. Sue was a board member for YTF for 20 years and contributed in a huge way to the world of Florida Tennis.

Read more here: http://ytf-fl.org/images/Sue%20Zipay%202026.png

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🎾 New Year = New Award!🎾
We are proud to recognize the two outstanding recipients of the 2026 Van Ryn Award from YTF! These awardees demonstrate commitment to the sport of tennis with unbeatable determination and grit!

2026 Male Recipient: Nikolas Kumira, Lakeland, FL

2026 Female Recipient: Charlize Schmitd, Orlando, FL

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable tennis players!. We are excited to see what they can accomplish in the years ahead!
👏 Congratulations to the 2026 Van Ryn Award recipients! 👏

Read more here: http://ytf-fl.org/John%20Van%20Ryn.html #2026

🎉 New Award Announcement: 2025 & 2026 Kelley Award Recipients 🎉
We are excited to announce the latest recipients of the Youth Tennis Foundation Kelley Awards:
* Brooke J. Alston
* Isabella Blake

Please join us in congratulating and encouraging these tennis players on their accomplishment!
👏 Congratulations to the latest Kelley Award recipients! 👏
Read more here: http://ytf-fl.org/junior%20team%20tennis.html

Do you live in the Lake City area or know someone who does? Kids will learn real tennis skills while having lots of fun! 🎾 Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association

LCCCTA’s 2026 Youth Tennis Camps--Go to lcccta.org to register

🎉 Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Jack Blair Award Recipients 🎉

We are proud to recognize four outstanding recipients of the 2025 Jack Blair Award from YTF! These individuals exemplify the spirit of determination, teamwork, and dedication that the Jack Blair Award represents. Through their commitment, hard work, and positive impact, each recipient continues strive to be the best they can be.

* HARRISON FRETZ
* WILL WOODEN
* DANIELLE WEI
* SAMUEL ROSALES STEPHEN

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable tennis players and thanking them for the inspiration they provide. We are excited to see what they can accomplish in the years ahead!

👏 Congratulations to the 2025 Jack Blair Award recipients! 👏
Read more here: http://ytf-fl.org/YTF%20College%20Tennis%20Academy.html #2025

🌟 Storytime just got even more exciting!
Our amazing board member Maura Moynihan has released a brand-new children’s book, “Murphy Bear Coaches Little Tennis”, the 4th in the Murphy Bear series. It is filled with adventure, nature, color, and heart.
We couldn’t be more proud—and we can’t wait for families to enjoy it! 📖💛 Purchase it on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/fCwXDA3

Murphy Bear Coaches Little Tennis Miss Angel Hare the tennis pro asks Murphy Bear to coach her little kids class. The Sandycove courts are always full so they made a mini court. Murphy invents a homemade net. When an owl appears, nighttime mischeif sets in with a full strawberry moon. Inspired by truth, join the fun with friendsh...

Congratulations to the male recipient of the 2025 John Van Ryn award - Matthew Hewitt from Florida Southern College Moccasins!
Read more here:
http://ytf-fl.org/John%20Van%20Ryn.html #2025

Congratulations to the female recipient of the 2025 John Van Ryn award - Isabelle Buhain from Southeastern University!
Read more here:
http://ytf-fl.org/John%20Van%20Ryn.html #2025

The 2025 Women's Bedford Cup was held at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on October 3-5. Guess who won? Read more here:
http://ytf-fl.org/YTF%20Bedford.html