Our Mission
PROH Outreach is a nonprofit community
tennis program designed for families. We use tennis as a tool to build stronger parent-child relationships, improve youth mental health, and create lasting healthy habits. Led by a father-son team and supported by a network of mentors, our program is about more than just tennis—it’s about emotional healing, support, and growth.
PROH Outreach is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using tennis, mentorship, and community to uplift families and help young people thrive—on and off the court!
Our Problem
Too many youth and families in Norfolk lack access to safe, supportive spaces where they can grow emotionally, stay active, and build lasting connections.
While sports programs exist, few are designed to address deeper issues like mental health, family disconnection, and lack of life-building tools.
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Lack of Mentorship: Without role models, young people face anxiety, low self-esteem, and peer pressure alone.
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Disconnected Growth: Most programs focus only on the child, leaving families uninvolved and growth unsupported at home.
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Tennis Stigma: Tennis is often seen as a “privileged” sport, keeping under-resourced communities from discovering its real benefits.
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Emotional Burnout: Kids and parents are carrying more stress than ever. What they need isn't just activity—but healing, mentorship, and a path forward.
Our Solution
At PROH Outreach, we use tennis as a tool—not the goal—to build confident, resilient youth and stronger families. Our flagship program, T.I.M.S. (Tennis-Inspired Mindset Strengthening), blends free tennis training with emotional wellness, mentorship, and family connection.
✅ Free Tennis Training
We remove financial barriers and introduce students to discipline,
movement, and mental focus—no experience required
✅ Mentorship On & Off the Court
Our coaches lead with empathy and lived experience,
serving as real-life role models beyond the game
✅ Emotional Growth Tools
Each lesson teaches life skills like managing frustration,
building confidence, and bouncing back from mistakes
✅ Family-Centered Development
We involve parents in the journey, so growth happens together—
on the court, at home, and in life
✅ Pathways for the Future
From leadership to college prep, we guide youth toward long-term opportunities—
starting with a tennis ball and a growth mindset.
Weekly Tennis Lessons:
Every Saturday
Open to kids ages 5–17
Parents are invited to participate—no experience necessary
Location:
COVA Tennis & Sports Center,
1159 Lance Rd Suite C, Norfolk, VA 23502
What’s Included:
Rackets and balls provided
Trained instructors and mentors on-site
Healthy snacks and water available
Off-court emotional development and wellness activities
