Our Impact

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What We Do

We create opportunities for underserved youth across New Hampshire to reach their full potential through free tennis lessons and character-building mentorship. Our programs blend life skills, mindful mentoring, and enriching activities to nurture confident, community-minded individuals.

Just like Arthur Ashe, we believe that tennis is a really powerful way to do that.

Research shows that young people who start sports earlier play sports longer, no matter the level, and have better life outcomes off the court.

Tennis is our choice of sport as it prioritizes individual readiness, both physically and mentally.

John J. Donovan Jr. Memorial Award For Character

John J. Donovan Jr. saw himself first and foremost as a father, embodying loyalty and compassion in all he did. Even after his passing, his legacy continues to inspire. Advantage Kids honors his memory by presenting this award to deserving participants, celebrating the values he exemplified.

Before his passing, John shared a list of "Daddy-isms" with his children, Skylar and Jax principles that shaped his life and serve as timeless guidance for theirs.

Be Different

Never follow the crowd – be a leader and have the courage to think differently and act differently – always question things – never, ever be a follower or strive to be average, or common, or ordinary – nothing ordinary has ever been, or ever will be, extraordinary.

Real Kids... Real Impact

Locations

Coaches & Mentors

Programs

1,000+

Underserved Youth

5,591

Hours Mentorship

8,322

Hours of Tennisors

Support the Need

"Tennis is an outlet for me... It's my safe place where I can move my body, think critically, and have fun. I am so grateful that Advantage Kids offers free tennis, and mindful mentoring for everyone so they can experience the safe place that I have always felt when playing tennis.”