Tennis

Play free.
Grow in faith.
Lead with purpose.

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AIA TenniS helps athletes compete freely, grow spiritually, and use their platform for God’s mission—on and off the court.

OUR MISSION

Since the 1970s, Athletes in Action Tennis has used the game of tennis to bring the life-changing message of Jesus to athletes worldwide. We serve college and professional players, helping them grow in faith, navigate performance pressures, and use their platform for God’s mission.

Our vision: Christ-followers on every team, in every sport, in every nation.

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WHY WE SERVE

Play Free

Tennis can be full of pressure, identity struggles, and personal challenges. We help players compete freely, overcome fear, and enjoy the game with confidence.

Grow In Faith

Brokenness exists in every area of life—but the gospel of Jesus brings hope and transformation. We guide players to grow spiritually through mentoring, discipleship, and coaching.

Lead With Purpose/Victory Beyond The Court

Players have influence on their teams and communities. We equip them to use their platform for God’s mission, helping others experience hope and follow Jesus.

Our guiding principles

Faith

We depend on God, seeking to maintain wholehearted devotion to Him.

Oneness

We cultivate humility, build diverse relationships, and champion the voices of others, reflecting the unity modeled by Jesus.

Growth

We are committed to the maturity of the people God has entrusted to us, focusing on discipleship and character development.

Fruitfulness

We strive to be good stewards of what the Lord has entrusted to us, focusing on effectiveness and the transformation of lives through Christ.

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Get Involved

Click the link below to explore exciting internship opportunities and part-time or full-time tennis staff roles—join us and be part of something great! 🚀🎾

📅 Need help overcoming mental blocks, competing freely, and growing in faith?

🔗 Book a FREE 30-minute call with Sports Chaplain Chad Simpson or Danielle Stickley to see how we can help you as a player, coach, or team by emailing us

CONTACT US

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Chad Simpson- Tennis Director/Chaplain

chad.simpson@athletesinaction.org

Danielle Stickley- Women's Tennis Accelerator/Chaplain

danielle.stickley@athletesinaction.org

Emily Simpson- Nutritionist

emily.simpson@athletesinaction.org

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