CLC She Serves Initiative
Every girl deserves the opportunity to lead.
Empowering girls through sports, leadership, and learning — because every girl deserves a place where she feels confident, supported, and inspired to become the best version of herself.
The initiative
Confidence on and off the court
Our She Serves initiative empowers girls ages 8–18 through year-round sports, education, mentorship, and life experiences that help them build confidence both on and off the court.
Through tennis teams across New York and New Jersey, girls develop more than athletic skills — they discover resilience, leadership, healthy habits, and lifelong friendships.
Our mission is simple
To help every girl believe in her potential, find her voice, and develop the confidence to pursue her dreams.
More than tennis
Sports are simply the vehicle
Our program teaches the life skills that young women need to thrive in school, relationships, careers, and their communities. Girls participating in our program develop:
- Self-confidence
- Leadership
- Emotional resilience
- Healthy decision-making
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Goal setting
- Respect and sportsmanship
- Independence
- A lifelong love of physical activity
Our program
Year-round opportunities across New York & New Jersey
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Tennis Teams
Girls compete in beginner, intermediate, and advanced team programs where they learn teamwork, discipline, and perseverance in a supportive environment.
02
Clinics & Training
Weekly classes focus on skill development while encouraging confidence, positive self-image, and personal growth.
03
Camps
Seasonal camps combine tennis instruction with leadership activities, literacy, fitness, and team-building experiences.
04
Educational Workshops
Interactive workshops build knowledge in physical health and wellness, nutrition, mental health awareness, social-emotional learning, leadership, conflict resolution, college and career readiness, financial literacy, and digital citizenship.
05
Community Service
Girls are encouraged to become leaders by giving back through volunteer opportunities and community events.
06
Trips & Experiences
Educational and inspirational trips — professional sporting events, college visits, museums, cultural experiences, leadership conferences, and outdoor adventures — broaden perspectives and encourage girls to dream bigger.
Building strong girls
Three core pillars
01
Confidence
We help girls discover what they are capable of through positive coaching, encouragement, and achievement. Every practice, match, and challenge becomes an opportunity to build self-belief.
02
Health & Wellness
We encourage lifelong healthy habits through physical activity, nutrition education, fitness, and mental wellness while promoting positive body image and self-care.
03
Social & Emotional Learning
Girls learn how to manage emotions, build healthy relationships, solve problems, communicate effectively, and become compassionate leaders within their communities.
Creating safe spaces
Every girl deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued
CLC creates welcoming environments where girls can:
- Build meaningful friendships
- Be themselves without fear of judgment
- Learn from positive female mentors and coaches
- Celebrate one another's successes
- Develop leadership skills
- Gain confidence to overcome challenges
When girls are surrounded by encouragement and opportunity, they become powerful leaders in their schools, families, and communities.
Scenes from the initiative
On the court, in the community, and beyond
Our vision
More than athletes
We envision a future where every girl — regardless of income, neighborhood, or experience — has access to quality sports programming, positive mentors, and opportunities that unlock her full potential.
Through our growing network of girls' tennis teams across New York and New Jersey, we are building the next generation of confident young women who lead with courage, compassion, and character.
Together, we're creating more than athletes.
We're developing leaders.
Support the movement.
Whether you're a parent, coach, volunteer, community partner, or donor, you can help us expand opportunities for girls throughout New York and New Jersey — one serve, one lesson, and one leader at a time.