Check out some resources about the benefits of tennis and sports, as well as information on the history of San Francisco tennis in diverse communities.
By: Youth Tennis Advantage
Studies show social, health, and psychological benefits associated with positive experiences with sports at a young age.
By: Youth Tennis Advantage
See the stats on how tennis participation positively influences the lives of U.S. Youth across all socioeconomic levels.
By: UCLA Social Sciences
Read about Ashe’s early life, formative years, professional accomplishments, career milestones, family life and community activism.
By: Yolanda Hester, UCLA
Learn about African American activists in US Professional Tennis during the segregation of the ’50s – ’60s and how they led the sport into an “Open Era”.
By: Bill Simons, Inside Tennis
“A Black Woman Mattered” – read about the legacy of this pioneer in activism and professional tennis. Gibson inspires us in so many ways.
By: PCSFN Science Board
Research shows that participating in
youth sports can lead to immediate and long-term benefits for youth, their families, and communities.
By: University of San Diego
This article offers a high-level overview of the benefits of sports in child development and mental health.
By: Laura Wenus, SF Public Press
Exploring why San Francisco residents of color have 56% less park space than white neighborhoods.
By: Sara Youngblood Gregory
This Mayo Clinic study a look at the links between longevity and exercise, as well as the many benefits sports offers.
Explore our collection of educational resources designed to deepen your understanding of the importance of preserving recreational spaces in the Bay Area. From research on the benefits of physical activity to guides on how to advocate for your local parks and playgrounds, these materials offer tools and knowledge for community members, educators, and advocates. Whether you’re looking to get involved or simply learn more, our resources are here to help you take action and make a difference.
It’s been a bewildering, challenging, exhausting experience, often more painful than pleasurable. But I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
San Franciscans for Sports and Recreation (SFFSR) is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and promote recreational facilities and activities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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