2024 USTA NATIONAL UNIFIED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP
October 5-6. Congratulations to adaptive tennis athlete, Jay Anderson, and his unified partner, Brian Smallwood on their outstanding performance at the National Championship in Orlando, FL! Jay and Brian finished the tournament ranked 13th in the nation! Click here to view Jay's story
THE POWER OF INSPIRATION, WKYC
April 18, 2023 Our programs were featured in the WKYC Channel 3 'Power of Inspiration Series' with Jay Crawford and Matt Kaulig!
Click on the link below to view. The Power of Inspiration: Thrive Through Tennis program | wkyc.com
SPECTRUM NEWS
July 22, 2021 Our Adaptive and Wheelchair Programs were featured on Spectrum News! Click to see video
Here's what people are saying...
"It's so fun, so rewarding. You could be having the worst day and you come and these guys are so happy and so excited to play!!" Delaney, Thrive Volunteer
"They're really committed to helping us in a kind and respectful and patient way...we feel good about ourselves!" Ivan, Parkinson's Tennis
"My mom signed me up so I can learn to be healthy." Emma, Homeschool Tennis
"The best thing I like about it is the people! You meet different people...everybody is always smiling!" Bruce, Parkinson's Tennis
"Seeing all of these kids with these huge smiles on their faces. To me it brings a lot of joy and happiness for all these kids to have some fun!" Joey, Adaptive Tennis
"It's common knowledge that exercise is one of the best therapies for Parkinsons...it keeps you moving!" Jim, Parkinson's Tennis
"Getting an opportunity to play wheelchair tennis has lifted my spirits, improved my health and ignited my competitive spirits. With the comprehensive instruction provided by Thrive, I am realizing my senior play abilities again. Thrive's wheelchair tennis program has players who come with varying skills and abilities. I'm having a great time working with the coaching staff while they are making this game fun and exciting!" Don J, Wheelchair Tennis
"The wheelchair tennis program has given me the opportunity to play a game that I thought was out of my reach. The program gives me parts of my life back plus an outing, exercise and good company with individuals that have the same disability and also great instructors!" Fred D, Wheelchair Tennis