It all started with one net, three rackets and ten balls… Two men, Julius Kyboe and Vince Mwereza, cousins, fathers, and tennis coaches, doubled up in 2012 and said, “ if we’re going to do anything for our community, why…
https://www.gofundme.com/f/transforming-lives-through-tennis It’s Saturday morning, a bit chillier than the usual days of the heat and smog in the city of Kampala, where Julius (project coordinator), Betty (friend) and myself drive about one hour southwest outside of city to the village…
I say we, as this has felt as though you are on board helping lug around 140lbs items to distribute to nearly over 200 children of Tennis For All Uganda — and with a huge smile! With this finally all packed,…
In the efforts of taking a leap forward, ways that affect us is how we can help or make a difference not only for ourselves, however importantly, also for others? Having been amazed at the tireless efforts and success of…
“Empowering female tennis players to be leaders on and off the court.” In part of the Nova Scotian experience during the stay at home order in Quebec, a new program was on the cusp of blooming. A program tailored to…
In the midst of the Canadian winter season, the boom of popularity and interest of tennis escalated during the pandemic – particularly in the Maritimes. When Quebec was forgoing a curfew and stay-at-home order in the months of January –…
Meanwhile still in isolation and trying to get a little bit of tennis out whenever possible. Working on the ‘hands’ spect of the game where sitting down on the ground really isolates on working on your touch and control. This…
Everyone has a story. There is always something unique in everyone and wherever they are going. The way I see it, tennis is a complete vessel of connections, travel, and discovery. Without the sport, it would have been a whole…
As we are approaching the two-month mark of lockdown, this past weekend I have just embraced how how lucky it is to be in Africa during this time. I’m currently located on the island of Seychelles where being on this…
Having dreams of making it out to the Maldives in style, there was only one way to get there…. tennis! Traveled to the Maldives taking over two winter seasons as a private tennis coach in 5-star luxury resorts.