High School Ambassadors - Class of 2021

Seniors: Jack Alexander Clauss, Zachary Fox, Arnav Gupta, Anika Ajay Joshi, Anbo Li, Joshua Padgett, Derek Yan

Our 25 ambassadors hail from all over the  Mid-Atlantic Region, from Baltimore, Md. all the way to Hamilton, Va., and in between. This year’s program participants are an impressive group of high schoolers that include three returning ambassadors, one that runs a youth-based nonprofit and another that has a racquet-stringing business. All of the ambassadors play tennis either on their high school team or in competitive tournaments around the region.

Returning ambassador Derek Yan is excited to return to the program. "I had an amazing time last year serving as the Mid-Atlantic High School Ambassador and helping to promote the sport of tennis to juniors around the region during difficult times. This year, I want to continue this wonderful mission, which is why I've returned to the Ambassador program," he said.

This year’s program will run from June until August and the ambassadors will participate in virtual events,  in-person events, and will use social media to promote and connect with others about tennis.  

USTA Mid-Atlantic is looking forward to spending this summer creating community with our High School Ambassadors. Be sure to follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on what the Ambassadors are up to.

USTA Mid-Atlantic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps people and communities grow stronger, healthier, and more connected through tennis. Learn about our impact in the Section and how you can help bring tennis to more communities throughout the region.