A's and Aces

A's and Aces

A's & Aces is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit public charity whose mission is to provide academic/literacy support, life skills and tennis instruction to Orleans Parish public school students. Tennis is a fun incentive that motivates children to participate in an education initiative, and is a "tool" used to teach character development and the student-athlete concept.

Loyola service learning students will assist 1-4th grade children with life skills, reading, homework and/or tennis. We use the USTA’s QuickStart Tennis programming (portable short courts with small rackets and large foam balls) on the elementary school playgrounds. The model varies according to each school’s situation, but usually we rotate the groups after about 45 minutes with half of the children having tennis instruction and the other half receiving academic assistance. Enthusiasm is required, but training will be provided so no tennis/tutoring experience is necessary.

A’s & Aces’ Partner Schools

Milestone SABIS Academy of New Orleans

Arthur Ashe Charter School

Lafayette Academy Charter School

Edward Hynes Charter School