Youth Tennis Advantage hosts two fun, unique pro/ams annually for donors to participate in.
The Big Hitters
The Big Hitters 2026 -- Saturday, December 5, 12:00 pm at the Berkeley Tennis Club
Registration will open soon!
Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Berkeley Tennis Club for the Big Hitters, a beloved YTA tradition since the 1980s. Partner up with Cal Men's and Women's Tennis Team members for an exciting day of doubles, followed by a reception. Players from 3.5 to 5.5+ are welcome, and we organize draws to ensure everyone has a great time.
Note: this event usually draws some very high-level players. So, if you are a BIG HITTER, this is the event for you!
Space is limited and sells out every year, RSVP now to secure your spot!
- Player donation: $1,000, please consider sponsoring a player or players! (fully tax deductible)
- Sponsorships available -- Contact Mark Kushner, Executive Director, at .
- Date: Saturday, December 5
- Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00pm, with reception to follow
- Location: We are thrilled to be back at the iconic Berkeley Tennis Club
- Parking: Street parking only (please check local parking signs for any restrictions)
- Registration by check: If paying by check, please email to secure your spot(s) and mail check made out to Youth Tennis Advantage to PO Box 330458 San Francisco, CA 94133
- Questions? Call or email Claudia at 415.225.2385 or .
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Photos, Big Hitters 2025 -- photos by Julio Martinez
Photos, Big Hitters 2024 -- photos by Julio Martinez
Photos, Big Hitters 2023 -- photos by Gani Pinero
Photos, Big Hitters 2022 -- photos by Gani Pinero
Photos, Big Hitters 2021 -- photos by Gani Pinero
No event held in 2020
The S.O.S. Pro/Am
Support Our Scholars (S.O.S) Pro/Am -- 2026 Date TBA
A “Pro”/Am Tennis Tournament benefitting Youth Tennis Advantage.
Hit the courts at the beautiful California Tennis Club with local superstar players from around the Bay, all while supporting YTA’s under-resourced youth. A reception follows the tennis. Space is limited, don’t miss this unforgettable tennis experience! Thank you to the Cal Club for sponsoring this annual event.
Date: TBA
Time: 3:00 - 5:30pm tennis, followed by a reception
Location: California Tennis Club
Donation: requesting a $1,000 donation to YTA to participate
Levels: Tennis players 3.5 and up!
Thank you Ron Tong, for being our volunteer photographer!
No event held in 2024
No event held in 2020
YTA Shout Outs
Have you seen these cool YTA Shout Outs?!
The Tennis Channel created this piece about our re-launch of our Hunters Point tennis courts.
Click HERE to hear Frances Tiafoe, Yannick Noah, Rajeev Ram and more tennis superstars congratulate YTA.
NBC Bay Area News created a segment on the Hunters Point Grand Re-Opening
Bill Simons wrote a great piece on YTA Hunters Point in the March/April 2024 edition of Inside Tennis NorCal -- click HERE for the whole magazine, YTA article on page 27.