"I quickly discovered that teaching was less about the nuances of tennis and more about inspiring students to understand that change was within their own power."
Pass Coach
As students achieve on the tennis court, so does their self-esteem. This empowerment, plus education, leads to success. High school students choose to be enrolled in online college prep lessons to take part in our program. Winward Academy's award-winning, personalized learning platform is used to build teen's knowledge and confidence.
PASS partners with local Title 1 schools PE departments to introduce tennis to every student . Students / families who choose to commit to our program can get free rackets, shoes and clothing along with their lessons.
As students achieve on the tennis court, so does their self-esteem. This empowerment, plus education, leads to success. High school students choose to be enrolled in online college prep lessons to take part in our program. Winward Academy's award-winning, personalized learning platform is used to build teen's knowledge and confidence.
Nearly all our programming is based out of this beautiful, 25 court, award-winning facility. PTC is a key partner and the official "home" of PASS. We are allowed to do weekly classes, community events and summer camps. The conference center is the perfect place for students to take Winward lessons in conjunction with tennis lessons.
Responsible students earn the right to be trained as ball kids, which requires significant commitment. The Sun Devil Ball kid program (3rd-8th grade) is the only one of its kind in the entire nation. Older student are trained to serve at the AZ Tennis Classic, a tournament that consistently features 30 of the top 150 men in the world. This tournament is a perfect way for our students to volunteer and give back to the community.
“I learned that if you try, you can accomplish new things and it will encourage you to try harder.”
Machan School (7th Grade)
PASS (Programs for After School Success) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit program and is completely funded by community donations and philanthropic giving.
