Congratulations to Net Gain organizers.
Net Gain is an after-school tennis program for at-risk/disadvantaged kids in Mountain View currently on-going at the Rengstorff Park tennis courts. It is a six week program that is meeting, rain (Community Center) or shine, Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM; it started on November 5th and runs through December 12th. The goals of the program are to introduce tennis to other segments of the community that would not generally be exposed, promote "Community, Competition, and Character" as well as good sportsmanship and positive self-esteem.
Net Gain is the result of several members of the community teaming with the Mountain View Police Activities League, the city's Community Services Department Recreation Division, Mesa de la Comunidad, and the Mountain View Tennis Club. We currently have 15 coaches who are working with 29 children from Mountain View middle schools; we have aspirations of growth and expansion to include additional academic components. In addition to spending time on the courts with the children, the volunteers have put in many additional hours organizing and planning the clinic, and soliciting sponsors and donations from local businesses and individuals.
On the last day of the clinic, we are going to hold a fun tournament (weather permitting) at the Rengstorff Park tennis courts (3:30-5:30 PM). In addition we will be having an Awards Celebration Pizza Party at the end of the clinic for all the participants and their families. We would like to invite you to join us. It will be held Wednesday, Dec. 12th, 6:00–7:30 PM at the Mountain View Police Department Auditorium, 1000 Villa Street.
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