Ages 7 to 17
Elementary through high school. Coaching is matched to each player's level.
Quad City Tennis Foundation
Serving the Next Generation
Free tennis and pickleball lessons for Quad Cities kids ages 7 to 17. Coaching, equipment and court time are all covered.
Who We Are
A Nonprofit Started by Quad City Tennis Club
The Quad City Tennis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Quad City Tennis Club in Moline. We exist so cost never decides which kids get to play.
Licensed club instructors teach every class. Lessons, loaner gear and court time are free, so families can say yes without worrying about the bill.
Why It Matters
Why Tennis & Pickleball Matter
Both are sports kids can play for life. They also teach lessons that last well beyond the baseline.
- Healthy habits. Kids build fitness, coordination and balance while having fun.
- Confidence. Each new skill is a win they earned themselves.
- Friendship and teamwork. Doubles teaches kids to communicate, encourage each other and win or lose with grace.
- Focus in school. Goal setting and self-management carry from the court to the classroom.
Who We Serve
Built for Quad Cities Kids
Kids ages 7 to 17 across the Quad Cities. Our focus is underserved and at-risk youth who might otherwise go without lessons, equipment or court time.
No Experience Needed
Beginners are welcome. Players move up through four Grip levels as they improve.
Free for Families
No fees for lessons, loaner gear or court time. Shoes and a t-shirt are available to kids who need them.
Programs
Five Ways We Reach Kids
Every program is free and taught by licensed Quad City Tennis Club instructors.
After-School
Weekly coached sessions
Kids head to the courts once the school day ends. Classes run about 1.5 hours a week for 8 weeks.
In-School Instruction
Our coaches visit local schools
Students try tennis and pickleball during the school day. It is an easy, low-pressure first step onto the court.
Youth Development Pathway
Red, Orange, Blue and Black Grip
Players earn each Grip level as their skills grow. Every level adds life skills like goal setting and self-management.
Summer Camps & Clinics
When school is out
Camps and clinics keep kids active and improving through the summer break. Players at every Grip level are welcome.
Community Outreach Events
Free and open to families
Free events let kids and parents try both sports together. They are a relaxed way to meet our coaches.
Where Your Support Goes
Every Dollar Keeps Lessons Free
Donations cover the three things a young player needs most.
Coaching
Licensed Quad City Tennis Club instructors lead every class and guide each player through the Grip levels.
Equipment
Loaner racquets, paddles and balls for every class. Shoes and a t-shirt for kids who need them.
Court Time
Indoor courts at Quad City Tennis Club, so weather rarely gets in the way of a lesson.
See the full planHow the foundation puts every gift to work, program by program.
Read the Plan (PDF)Our Impact
Every Season Adds Up
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Give a Kid Their First Lesson
A $50 gift covers introductory lessons and basic gear for a new player. Families never pay to play.