The Todd Martin Development Fund combines the tennis teachings of the USTA, the values of Arthur Ashe, and replicates methods of other organizations that expose kids to what lies outside their world through trips. The research behind the different levels of tennis balls shows that kids maintain better form when the equipment fits their size and ability properly. Whenever a parent would as why their kid isn't using the official ball and a smaller racket, i would explain how in every other sport kids start off with smaller equipment and a smaller field and now tennis is making that adjustment too.
I also thought it was important to show the impact that Arthur Ashe has had on this country. He did so much for the sport of tennis, AIDS research, and race relations, yet many young people don't really know his name. People recognize the name Jackie Robinson, but it is easy to argue that Arthur Ashe did more both on and off the playing field. His unselfishness and high character is what the instructors of the Todd Martin Development Fund try to replicate and teach to the campers.
I also thought it was important to show the impact that Arthur Ashe has had on this country. He did so much for the sport of tennis, AIDS research, and race relations, yet many young people don't really know his name. People recognize the name Jackie Robinson, but it is easy to argue that Arthur Ashe did more both on and off the playing field. His unselfishness and high character is what the instructors of the Todd Martin Development Fund try to replicate and teach to the campers.