Why Simon cares about AK & our work: I was 11 when I first went to an Advantage Kids program, and once I went for the first time, I never failed to come back. I care so much about Advantage Kids since I’ve had first hand experience with what they offer to underserved youth, as I was one of them. They introduced me to the amazing sport of tennis and I loved it so much that I ended up coaching for their programs. Once I became a coach for Advantage Kids I immediately began to see the impact which we have on the children. I got the opportunities to be a young role model to many of the children, playing with them, having fun with them, and introducing them to tennis just as the head coach had once done for me. I hope to inspire as many kids as possible while getting them into a fun sport with their friends. A sport which will last a lifetime, one that will keep them happy and healthy.