Rally for Tennis (RFT) exists to harness the power of young people to create opportunity for others. Founded on the simple idea of “kids helping kids,” RFT pairs high school and college students with local NJTL chapters to provide mentorship, encouragement, and the chance to experience tennis as a pathway to growth.

For many of the kids we serve, tennis is more than a game; it’s an introduction to community, confidence, and possibility. Our volunteers step onto the court not only as hitting partners, but as role models and friends. Through these relationships, RFT mentors open doors to new experiences, from visiting a college campus for the first time to envisioning futures shaped by education and hard work.

Alongside mentorship, RFT is deeply committed to raising the resources that make NJTL programs possible year-round. Every dollar we raise goes directly toward essentials like coaching, academic support, equipment, and transportation, the building blocks that allow kids to stay engaged, learn, and thrive. 

At its heart, RFT is about community, kids lifting each other up, discovering their own leadership potential, and ensuring that access to tennis and opportunity is not a privilege but a right. Together, we rally for tennis. Together, we rally for each other.