Strengthening the Future of Youth Wheelchair Tennis with SCTA Foundation Support
T3 Tennis Transforms Youth Wheelchair Tennis in Southern California
We are proud to share that the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation recently featured T3 Tennis on Wheels in their article, “T3 Tennis Transforms Grassroots Wheelchair Training.” You can read the full story here: SCTA Foundation article.
Thanks to a grant from the SCTA Foundation, we are able to continue building one of the only year-round wheelchair tennis programs for youth in South Orange County. Our mission has always been to provide free, consistent instruction for athletes ages 6–18, as well as opportunities for adults to play and grow through tennis.
This support allows us to:
- Offer regular, structured training so our athletes can develop skills and confidence over time.
- Create competitive pathways, with several of our juniors already participating in USTA wheelchair tennis camps and earning national rankings.
- Build community for athletes and families who often lack access to adaptive sports.
- Inspire the next generation of players, following in the footsteps of Paralympians and world-class wheelchair tennis athletes.
We are especially proud of the young players who are dreaming big — athletes like 12-year-old Micah Velte, who is working hard with her sights set on future Paralympic competition. Stories like hers remind us why this program matters.
As co-founder Keith Orahood shared with the SCTA Foundation, our goal is for athletes to “forget about their circumstances and enjoy life through sport.” This grant brings us closer to making that vision a reality for more youth and families across our community.
How You Can Support
If you would like to get involved, there are several ways to help sustain and grow this program:
- Donate to help us provide coaching, equipment, and tournament opportunities.
- Volunteer at practices or events.
- Share our story with your network to help raise awareness for adaptive tennis.
Together, we can ensure that wheelchair tennis continues to thrive at the grassroots level, and that every athlete has a chance to chase their dreams.
