ACEing Autism

04/03/2026

Grateful to USTA Midwest for spotlighting how we’re growing inclusive tennis through our Tennis On Campus partnership.

04/03/2026

What happens when you meet every athlete where they are? They find their place. They find their people. And they grow, on their own terms.

Rocky and Eli share the same court, but their paths look different. One started on the sidelines, and now he runs toward every ball. The other found his rhythm over time through trick shots and built from there.

There’s no one right way. No single timeline. Just the space for kids to grow, in a way that works for them. 💙

Read Rocky and Eli’s full story here: https://aceingautism.org/program-highlights/rocky-and-eli-two-paths-on-the-same-court/

04/02/2026

We’re so grateful to USTA Eastern and junior councils across the country for rallying their communities around this tennis pledge fundraiser in support of ACEing Autism.

From April 1–June 15, every game won can help grow opportunities for our athletes, on and off the court.

Register anytime and start playing for something bigger 💙
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players and tournament players: Participate in the ACEing Autism tennis pledge fundraiser!

Simply play tennis to raise funds 🧩 Games won will be counted from April 1 through June 15. Participants may sign up at any point during the fundraising period, though early registration is encouraged.

Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccU2MafGzYMreNFG4rVSO4NjGOr76opLn6-Zuw57eZPTZncQ/viewform

04/01/2026

Every kid has a right to play.

But too many kids with autism are still on the sidelines, simply because the right opportunities don’t exist in their community.

That’s why programs like ACEing Autism matter, and why we need more of them.

If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this is a place to start.
Find a program, start one, or get involved:
aceingautism.org

04/01/2026

03/27/2026

Meet the team… baby edition 🍼👶

The early days of the people behind the mission 💙

03/20/2026

Across the country, thousands of volunteers are making sure kids on the autism spectrum have a safe, joyful place to play tennis. 💙

We keep a 1:1 volunteer-to-athlete ratio so every child gets the individual support they deserve, but that means we always need more caring volunteers. That’s where you come in!

Volunteer with us! No tennis experience needed, just a big heart and a couple of hours a week. 🎾

👉 Learn more: aceingautism.org

03/16/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Philadelphia to the ACEing Autism community! 🎾

Over the weekend, we launched our first program in the city in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Men’s Tennis Team and an amazing group of student volunteers, who helped bring 8 athletes to the court for our very first clinic.

One of the driving forces behind the program is Sydney Smith, a freshman at UPenn who previously served as a Program Director in Calabasas, CA. After seeing the impact of ACEing Autism firsthand, she was inspired to bring the program to her university and expand opportunities for athletes in a new community.

There were also some full-circle moments on court. Ian, an 18-year-old volunteer, participated as an ACEing Autism athlete for five years at another Philadelphia location — and this weekend he returned to the court in a new role, giving back as a volunteer.

Moments like this are what our mission is all about: creating spaces where individuals with autism can grow, build confidence, and find connection through tennis.

A big thank you to the Penn volunteers and leaders who helped bring this program to life. We can’t wait to see Philadelphia grow! 🎾💙

03/16/2026

Philadelphia, we’re here! 🎾

Our newest ACEing Autism program launched this weekend with the UPenn Men’s Tennis Team helping lead the clinic for 8 rockstar athletes.

More communities. More connection. More athletes served. 💙

03/12/2026

Our amazing volunteer leaders go above and beyond to make each athlete feel incredible at the end of every session! 🎉 Check out some of our favorite moments from our spring clinic celebrations!

03/06/2026

Sharing a moment from a few weeks ago at the Delray Beach Open 🎾 Our athletes had the honor of helping with the match coin toss — an unforgettable experience!

02/25/2026