Tennis for All Youth · Columbus, Ohio

Empowering kids to play, and thrive on their own terms.

Aces for Access breaks the cost barrier so every kid gets a swing at the game: free rackets, free coaching, and free court time, backed by a team that genuinely loves this sport and wants to see kids grow stronger through it.

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Experienced volunteer coaches, our "Aces," ready to lead our first clinics
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Of every clinic will be free: equipment, coaching, and court time included
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The year we're launching our first free clinics in Columbus, Ohio
Who we are

Started with one racket, grown into a team.

Aces for Access was founded by Prathiksai Amathi, a varsity tennis player at Olentangy High School who simply wanted every kid in Columbus to have a shot at the game he loves. It started as one student's idea, and as it grew, other coaches, players, and volunteers joined in and made it their mission too.

"Put a racket in a kid's hand, teach them the game, and you give them a place to grow stronger, on the court and off."

Tennis gave Prathik discipline, patience, and confidence, and he wants every young athlete to have that same chance, regardless of what their family can afford. He's joined by a founding team who share that same drive: Aditya Balaji, Jashwin Pisini, Pariksith Pothamsetty, Harsha Ganduri, and Vihaan Singharia. For our whole team, this work comes from a shared love of the sport and a real desire to help kids build strength, both physical and mental, while giving back to the community that shaped us.

Aces for Access is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing completely free tennis equipment, court access, and coaching to underserved youth across Columbus. We're just getting started, and our first clinics are still ahead of us.

Donated tennis racket ready to be given to a young player
Equipment donations
Coach holding a tennis ball and racket, mentoring a young player
Coaching & mentorship
What we run

Three ways we get kids on court.

01 / 03 Young player holding a tennis racket, standing on a sunlit court
Clinics

Free Group Clinics

Open sessions for ages 10–18, combining fun, fitness, and stress relief through the power of tennis.

02 / 03 Coach on a tennis court holding a racket, ready to teach
Coaching

Coaching & Mentorship

Six experienced coaches, our Aces, offer expert guidance and encouragement, ready to nurture growth on and off the court.

03 / 03 Player standing on a tennis court holding a racket, gear in hand
Equipment

Equipment Donations

Free tennis rackets and gear, so no child is sidelined by cost, theirs to keep, long after the clinic ends.

What we do

Four commitments, every clinic.

Every session we run is built around the same four promises to the families who show up.

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Offer evidence-based stress relief through physical activity via coaching.

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Donate accessible equipment and court time, free of charge.

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Employ dedicated, background-checked volunteer coaches.

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Run personalized group clinics and one-on-one lessons.

Working together

Open to partnership, wherever kids need a racket.

Columbus is our home court, but the mission doesn't stop there. We're glad to work alongside other clubs, academies, and nonprofits who want to get more kids playing.

Equipment sharing

When we have spare rackets, balls, or gear, we pass them along to other programs so nothing sits unused in storage.

Coaching resources

Our clinic plans, drills, and mentorship approach are free for other youth programs to borrow and adapt for their own courts.

Academies worldwide

We're open to connecting with tennis academies anywhere, helping students grow stronger, on the court and in confidence.

Run a program, club, or academy that could use a hand? We would love to hear from you.

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Get on the list

Sign up to hear first.

We're building our first clinics in Columbus right now. Tell us who you are and we'll reach out with dates, locations, and next steps as soon as they're set.

FAQs

Common questions.

Contact us via email or phone to sign up for free group sessions or coaching. No experience or equipment necessary.

Yes, all our clinics, gear, and coaching are offered at no cost to underserved youth across Columbus.

We pair tennis with real mentorship from our volunteer coaches, building confidence, discipline, and healthy ways to work through stress on and off the court.

Absolutely. Every participant receives a free racket to continue playing independently, long after the clinic ends.

Reach out through the contact form below or by phone. We welcome volunteer coaches, racket donations, and court-time sponsors.

Get involved

Want to be part of the team?

Let's talk tennis.

We're here to help you get involved and support young players in Columbus and beyond. Reach out directly or use the form.

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