When Tennis Success was founded in 2000, it offered free tennis lessons to underprivileged children who lived mainly in the north and west sides of Corpus Christi. These were children in the most significant danger of succumbing to the negative aspects of poverty. Tennis Success was an alternative outlet to what was present in their neighborhoods and schools. To keep youth off the streets and from participating in unhealthy activities, our organization introduced tennis as a new sport and helped kids explore how much fun it could be. We desired to keep children safe and in school and to broaden their horizons to new possibilities. Tennis is a fun sport youth can play throughout their lifetime. More importantly, teaching kids to live healthier, more positive lives while pursuing their dreams is at the core of what Tennis Success is about.