Temple University Athletics
Tennis Teams Participate in SquashSmarts
11.19.13 | Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple men's and women's tennis teams recently teamed up with SquashSmarts to spend a day volunteering with the organization. SquashSmarts offers caring individuals a unique opportunity to connect with and improve the lives of young student-athletes. Volunteers may choose among academics/enrichment, squash/fitness, or general service. The Owls participated this past Saturday, November 16.
Founded in 2001, SquashSmarts is a free intensive out-of-school time program changing the lives of Philadelphia's public school students. SquashSmarts is a 501c3 non-profit academic and athletic mentoring program with a proven track record of keeping kids in school, in shape, and on track for graduation.
SquashSmarts works with 5th-12th grade students who are selected based on commitment, effort and attitude, not athletic or academic ability. Operating out of two facilities, the Lenfest Center (North Philadelphia) and Drexel's Daskalakis Athletic Center (West Philadelphia), students attend practices three days each week focusing on SquashSmarts' Five Pillars: (1) Academic Support, (2) Squash Instruction, (3) Fitness and Nutrition, (4) Personal Achievement, and (5) Leadership. Students also participate in competitive squash opportunities, community service projects, cultural outings, and special events.
An eight-year commitment to each child ensures long-term success by providing a team, a family, a safety net and a sense of belonging. Strong one-on-one relationships with staff and volunteers are the key to fostering every child's success and breaking the cycle of Philadelphia's public school drop-out rate.
For more information on SquashSmarts, please visit www.squashsmarts.org.
For more information on Temple tennis, visit www.owlsports.com, www.facebook.com/Temple-University-Mens-Tennis, www.facebook.com/Temple-University-Womens-Tennis, www.twitter.com/TempleTennis (women) and www.twitter.com/Temple_MTen.
Founded in 2001, SquashSmarts is a free intensive out-of-school time program changing the lives of Philadelphia's public school students. SquashSmarts is a 501c3 non-profit academic and athletic mentoring program with a proven track record of keeping kids in school, in shape, and on track for graduation.
SquashSmarts works with 5th-12th grade students who are selected based on commitment, effort and attitude, not athletic or academic ability. Operating out of two facilities, the Lenfest Center (North Philadelphia) and Drexel's Daskalakis Athletic Center (West Philadelphia), students attend practices three days each week focusing on SquashSmarts' Five Pillars: (1) Academic Support, (2) Squash Instruction, (3) Fitness and Nutrition, (4) Personal Achievement, and (5) Leadership. Students also participate in competitive squash opportunities, community service projects, cultural outings, and special events.
An eight-year commitment to each child ensures long-term success by providing a team, a family, a safety net and a sense of belonging. Strong one-on-one relationships with staff and volunteers are the key to fostering every child's success and breaking the cycle of Philadelphia's public school drop-out rate.
For more information on SquashSmarts, please visit www.squashsmarts.org.
For more information on Temple tennis, visit www.owlsports.com, www.facebook.com/Temple-University-Mens-Tennis, www.facebook.com/Temple-University-Womens-Tennis, www.twitter.com/TempleTennis (women) and www.twitter.com/Temple_MTen.
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