Since its inception two years ago, the after-school tennis program has become one of the most successful and popular after-school activities in the school district. Highlights include participation by the UCSB Men’s tennis team and Westmont women’s tennis team, as well as players for the various local high-schools. SBTP also identifies promising players from the program and offers summer scholarships to local camps and clubs.Around sixty young players are introduced to the sport of tennis through the SBTP after-school program every semester, many of whom would otherwise never have been exposed to the sport. These new players not only learn the physical skills of the game, but also soft skills, such as resilience, critical thinking and teamwork that will help them on whatever path they choose for life.