Our programs
Our Program Pyramid
All of our programs are 100% free for students and their families thanks to the support and partnership of local businesses and individuals. Our Program Pyramid shows how students are introduced in After-School Tennis and Education Program and Summer Camps then can 'move up' to our more selective/intensive programs that accelerate growth and development.
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After-school Tennis and Education program
Tennis Development
Character and Life Skills
Character and Life Skills
Tennis is the "hook" that keeps students engaged in our program. Using a games-based approach, everyone can learn the basics of this life-long sport!
Character and Life Skills
Character and Life Skills
Character and Life Skills
All students complete a 16-lesson life skills curriculum in the classroom prior to going on court for their daily lesson!
Physical Exercise
Leadership Development and College Pathway
Leadership Development and College Pathway
Physical fitness is a major component of becoming the best version of oneself. We provide sports-development drills and activities that enhance hand-eye coordination, agility, balance and overall physical health.
Leadership Development and College Pathway
Leadership Development and College Pathway
Leadership Development and College Pathway
A 30-minute classroom lesson begins each day's program that teach students about character and developing a growth mindset. Our goal is get young people excited about school, college and all opportunities available to them!
Ambassador Program
High School Ambassadors as Volunteers, Mentors and Junior Coaches
The SVB Tennis Foundation Ambassador Program is a select group of high school students who wish to grow their tennis game while giving back to the younger students in their community. Ambassadors must complete an application in order to be accepted to the one-year commitment. Ambassadors are offered weekly group and private lessons, a membership at the Mouratoglou Academy of Zephyrhills, and equipment needed to perform their best. Each Ambassador is required to commit to a specific number of hours volunteering in our Tennis and Education After-School Program. Ambassadors become junior coaches, mentors and tutors to young students.
Junior Ambassador and Bridge Programs
Selective year-round training for high potential students
Students are recruited from our Elementary and Middle School programs to join intensive, year-round training at Zephyr Park and Mouratoglou Academy. These students are mentored by ambassadors and are on a pathway to play on their high school teams, college and beyond!
Summer camps
SVB Summer Camp Partnerships
By partnering with existing free and subsidized camps, we can continue to serve students throughout Pasco County. Our coaches and ambassadors travel to each camp location bringing all equipment needed to run our life-changing programs!
Our Summer Camp partners include, but are not limited to:
City of Zephyrhills' 'Summer REC'
Pasco County Parks and Rec
Lewis Abraham Boys & Girls Club of Lacoochee
Pasco County Schools 'STAR' Camp
scholarships
Sarah Grace Vande Berg Memorial Scholarship
The SVB Tennis Foundation began as solely a scholarship program for graduating seniors from Zephyrhills High School, Sarah's alma mater. We continue to offer three scholarships annually to student-athletes graduating from ZHS who plan on attending secondary education. The application opens late winter and closes May 1.
Congratulations to past winners:
2025 - Dylan Fleshood, Jenna Goodman, Jonah Whalen,
2024 - Billie Boyd, Isabella Negrete, William Poe, III
2023 - Rachel Diaz, Savannah Scheuerman
2022 - Brooke Baldus, Emily Kirk, Madison Poe
2017 - Brianna Dupre
'love serving autism' program
Ensuring accessibility for all students
We offer free year-round programs for students with autism. Through a partnership with 'Love Serving Autism' organization, our coaches and volunteers are trained in working with autistic students and are prepared to modify programs to ensure success for all participants.