Locations
For more than 25 years, Youth Tennis Advantage's (YTA) unique program has helped thousands of children and teens reach important tennis and academic milestones. During this time tennis and academic programs have evolved, and the number of sites increased, enabling YTA to provide more programming to more children. The direct impact that YTA has provided families results in their children's ability to stay focused, productive, and remain active in a safe environment after school. Regardless of whether YTA kids have learned how to hit a consistent cross-court forehand, how to write an English composition that earns an ‘A’, or both, children from all over the bay area who desire and need YTA services and programs, are likely to find them nearby in one of the many YTA program sites listed here:
As of January 2010 - Sites and Hours of Operation
- 2010 Fall Program Dates: September 7 - December 17
- 2011 Winter Program Dates: January 3 - March 18
- 2011 Spring 2011 Program Dates: Begins March 21
Bear Trax 
UC Berkeley - Hellman Tennis Complex
and Haas Pavillion
Oxford St. & Frank Schlessinger Way
Monday - Friday, 4 - 7 p.m.
Site Director: Thomas White
415.902.9966
Academic Instructor: Cynthia Price
BearTrax is a YTA College Pathway Program, it currently has openings for children age 8-18 who attend this exciting program located on the beautiful campus of UC Berkeley for tennis fun and academic mentors. Led by Coach Thomas White and a dedicated group of UC Berkeley students who took on the challenges of planning and implementing a unique tennis and academic program, BearTrax is designed to provide a motivational college experience for Oakland kids while strengthening their school performance.
Register your child HERE
| Laney College | |
 | Laney College 900 Fallon St., Oakland, CA Monday - Friday 4 - 6 p.m. Site Director: Carlton Jones 510.290.8027 Academic Instructor: Rezina Pradhan |
The YTA program at Laney aims to teach kids the necessary skills to attend college. Aside from basic and intermediate tennis instruction, Laney serves high performing junior players both on and off the courts, and challenges them to achieve their full potential in tennis and in academics. Many YTA youth participating at Laney College have achieved a high sectional ranking with some making a splash on the national junior tennis circuit.
Register your child HERE
| John McLaren Park | |
 | John McLaren Park Mansell St and Visitacion St. San Francisco, CA Monday - Friday, 4 - 6 p.m. Site Director: Carl Mendoza 415.531.1026 Academic Instructor: Wing Yan So |
This site started in the fall of 2008. As YTA and community partners expand and improve this site as part of the 2009 Empowering Community Through Play Initiative, more children and adults will enjoy engaging, healthy and social programs at John McLaren Park.
Register your child HERE
| Mosswood Park | |
 | Mosswood Park 3612 Webster St., Oakland, CA Monday - Friday, 4 - 6 p.m. Site Director: Iesha Stewart 510.436.5320 Academic Instructor: Janet McCarroll |
Mosswood Park is one of YTA's most active sites. Children of all ages enjoy tennis, academic assistance and life skills with the site's great mentors and caring volunteers.
Register your child HERE
