VISION
Our Mission and Values
Aces in Motion uses tennis to promote character development, academic achievement and a healthy lifestyle to people of all abilities, with a focus on under resourced communities. We Use Tennis and the Principles of Sport to Build a Community of Children, Youth, and Adults that Work, Learn, and Play Hard Together
AIM is developed as an evidence-based youth sport program that puts best practices into action. Drawing from principles related to sport, youth development, cultural and community capital, and trauma informed practice, our approach is designed to “elicit the maximum development of potential within the context of a training program that exposes youngsters to constructive relationships” with supportive adults. We draw from the cultural and community heritages of our constituents to infuse values, skills, and opportunities to work toward a just society within our students, staff, volunteers, Board, and partners.
We partner with students and families from schools all over Alachua County:
Lincoln Middle School
Howard Bishop Middle School
Eastside High School
Gainesville High School
Santa Fe High School
Loften High School
PACE School for Girls
Resilience Charter School
Caring and Sharing Learning School
Kanapaha Middle School
PK Yonge Developmental Research School