Welcome
Since 2002, MTEF has served over 17,200 Milwaukee children who otherwise would lack a safe, productive, and healthy after-school and summer environment. Our high quality literacy and tennis programming not only builds academic skills and improves fitness but also emphasizes First Serve Life Skills development, which instills the confidence needed to succeed in school and in life.
Summer Tennis & Reading Program
Delivered in close partnership with the Milwaukee Public School Department of Recreation & Community Services and the Milwaukee County Parks, MTEF delivers a citywide neighborhood-based program for all levels of reading and tennis.
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After-School Programs
TEAM (Tennis, Education, and Mentoring) is an intensive school-year tennis, education, and life skills development program. TEAM successfully addresses the critical needs of urban youth through a partnership with students, parents, schools, and youth-serving organizations.
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First Serve Program
First Serve is MTEF's most comprehensive year-round program, utilizing three progressive life skill levels - game, set and match. This invitation-only program requires a three-year parent and student commitment. A national student-athlete competition rewards excellence in the classroom and on the tennis court.
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The MTEF Tennis Ball
2010 MTEF TENNIS BALL FUNDRAISER
This year’s event, will be held on Friday, September 24th at Milwaukee County Zoo’s Peck Pavilion.
Quote of the Day
“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” ---Arthur Ashe
Get to Know...
KENNETH SYKES
MTEF WELCOMES OUR PUBLIC ALLY
Hi everyone! My name is Kenneth Sykes! I will be working for the Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation as the programming coordinator. One of my responsibilities will be to assist your child and family during the 2009-2010 year, motivating and guiding them to academic and tennis success!
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