Our Mission and Values
Midland Tennis Center Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, exists to provide everyone the opportunity to experience the game of tennis regardless of physical, financial or geographical barriers
Motivation is driven by Vision
Through collaboration of community-based organizations and implementing the programs that will help us achieve our mission, we will make a difference in youth and adults throughout the Permain Basin. Our programs will address obesity, health, wellness and character not only to develop a tennis player but to develop an individual.
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Goals and Purposes
A steering committee was formed to address the following needs for a community tennis center in the city of Midland.
- To fulfill Midlanders’ 1967 vision.
- To address the loss of 30 community tennis courts in the city of Midland.
- To respond to a recent survey for the Parks and Recreation department indicating that Midland’s growing population warrants at least 55 public tennis courts by 2010. The City of Midland only has 2 tennis courts.
- To address the growing obesity problem, increase personal health and character development.
- To increase awareness of the tennis game to students, as well as the accessibility to community courts.
- To provide adequate practice time for after school grassroots programs, as well as junior high and high school programs.
- To provide lighted courts for working adults to enjoy the game of tennis.
- To develop partnerships with Community-Based Organizations, such as Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, High Sky, Casa de Amigos, Head Start, Churches, Charter schools and many more.
- To enhance the quality of life in the city of Midland.
- To make an economic impact on the city of Midland.
- To develop a landmark that will benefit many generations in the years to come.
- To be inclusive and diverse with our board, our volunteers, our committees and our staff to insure that the objectives of our mission statement will be carried out.