"Imagine you are the person you've always wanted to be." Now seeking Teens who want to lead! Do you want to make a *real* difference? Earn your community service hours in an actually meaningful way! We are looking for mindful mentors to volunteer 40 hours this summer with younger kids. No tennis or yoga experience needed - we'll train you. You get a great reward package, too. Interested? Introduce yourself below!
Become a Mentor:
Advantage Kids was founded in 2012 after a "friendly dinner" our Founder, Dr. Bob Ronstadt, hosted with an intimate group of tennis lovers. He says a couple hundred bucks got them started teaching Lakes Region tennis. Now, it's a whole community of donors, trusts, corporate partners, foundations, and individuals that keep Advantage Kids serving the entire state!
Meet Dawn Dragon, the passionate and dedicated Executive Director of Advantage Kids. Her unwavering commitment to impacting today's youth with thoughtful intention is the driving force behind her pursuit of excellence in all matters AK.
Board President Tim James is a Lakes Region local who rose up through community tennis, attended Bollettieri Tennis Academy, and went on to lead a successful business and tennis career.
“One of the highlights of my tennis life was the opportunity to play with Segura.” – Bob, retired founder of Advantage Kids, owner of Gilmanton Tavern, Board Member, (and, when we're very very lucky, Tennis Coach)
Pictured here with a custom made trophy given to her by Advantage Kids participants Leila and Daniel, Coach Sue is being recognized as the “BEST Coach” . . . and we agree! She's also a very good Board Member, friend, and mentor.
Board Member Joseph Matarese has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare and information technology services industries.
Board Member, Area Manager, Head Coach Kent Hemingway runs the entire Mount Washington Valley Advantage Kids region, arranging year-round programs for kids in the northernmost part of the state.
Suzanne Vitko, Board Member of Advantage Kids and USTA New Hampshire, AK Seacoast Area Manager, lives and breathes the sport of tennis.
Today Baker, Yogi and Board Member, is devoted to social good. From instructing yoga and mindfulness for the Lakes Region summer programs to working for social justice and women's organizations in Boston, she leads with compassion.
Board Secretary Kathy Peverly joined the AK board a little over a year ago and is passionate about our unique Tennis + Yoga program.
Alek is an honorary leader at Advantage Kids, having at 16 years old organized the first ever Rally for Tennis teen-lead fundraising tennis tournament and digital fundraiser. He has a leadership role with our organization whenever he wants it!
Board Member, Area Manager, Head Coach Kent Hemingway runs the entire Mount Washington Valley Advantage Kids region, arranging year-round programs for kids in the northernmost part of the state.
Pictured here with a custom made trophy given to her by Advantage Kids participants Leila and Daniel, Coach Sue is being recognized as the “BEST Coach” . . . and we agree! She's also a very good Board Member, friend, and mentor.
"If I were ever limited to doing but one tennis program, this would be the one that I would choose." - Coach Scott, 25+ years experience, Manchester & Nashua programs and Mindful Mentors
Tennis Coach and Screenwriter Justin Chaffee is a busy guy, coaching the entire Mount Washington Valley for Free! Tennis + Yoga year round programs.
Coach Brian Beck is a USPTR and USPTA Certified Tennis Pro, and the Head Coach of all Dover and Seacoast Area Tennis + Yoga, Match Play, and Jamboree offerings
Chris Chaffee played tennis at Fryeburg Academy from 1999 – 2003 and was ranked alternately #1 and #2 in singles. He continues to coach and play, and is the Coach for Mount Washington Valley Tennis + Yoga programs.
“One of the highlights of my tennis life was the opportunity to play with Segura.” – Bob, retired founder of Advantage Kids, owner of Gilmanton Tavern, Board Member, (and, when we're very very lucky, Tennis Coach)
There are a lot of ways to get involved, and we are always recruiting new partners. If you're a business owner or part of a corporation who might be interested in partnering at our Corporate Sponsorship Level, check out those rewards here! You can also reach out to Dawn or Brittany directly or click the donate button to make a unique, individualized, or one-time contribution.
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