2025 USTA Texas NJTL Impact Award

What does receiving this award mean to you?

"Winning the 2025 NJTL Impact Award is a tremendous honor for our organization, reaffirming the life-changing work we do through tennis and education. It highlights the dedication of our coaches, staff, volunteers, and community partners who work tirelessly to enrich the lives of at-risk youth. This award recognizes the impact we’ve made in helping hundreds of students see Tennis Success as their second home, empowering them with the skills, values, and opportunities to pursue higher education and become future leaders. It inspires us to continue growing our mission, reaching more students, and strengthening our programs to create lasting change."

 - Cher-ri Peña, Executive Director, Tennis Success, Inc.

Presented at the 2025 Awards Luncheon at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center in Plano on Saturday, Feb. 8th:

Tennis Success goes above and beyond to serve the youth of Corpus Christi. It provides free tennis instruction, equipment, and even academic support to over 600 underserved youth across the community. Beyond that, they break down barriers to participation by covering tournament fees and travel expenses, ensuring kids can compete both locally and out of town.

Tennis Success takes initiative by bringing programs directly to schools in attendance-risk areas, combining tennis with academic and cultural enrichment. Their commitment to inclusivity shines through adaptive tennis programs offered in partnership with The Miracle League, ensuring children with disabilities have access to the sport. They’ve also partnered with organizations like the Boys and Girls Club and the Coastal Bend Food Bank, Tennis Success empowers youth to thrive on and off the court. These initiatives have been a winning recipe to help share tennis and education in Corpus Christi and beyond. 

Congratulations to this year’s NJTL Impact Award recipient, Tennis Success!