From mock interviews to conversations about the different roles of associates in their stores, the Big Lots team made a BIG impact on our students. Practice makes...

Two determined college students and a desire to unite the tennis, Down syndrome, and Washington University communities. This is the best way to describe Jonathan Song and...

Buddy Up for Life is honored to partner with Healthy New Albany to bring our Cooking For Life classes.  From the state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, to our amazing...

In a journey from Buddy Up Tennis Coach to Buddy Up Connection, two of our amazing Coaches took on a different role in our organization in the...

To capture and keep the attention of a large Zoom group via unique engagement strategies is no easy task, but our extraordinary Buddy Up Virtual instructors have...

"Our organization is focused on providing a wholistic experience that equips our Athletes with all of the tools needed to reach their fullest potential." ~Beth Gibson, Buddy...

College tennis teams have been amazing on-court partners in many of our Buddy Up Tennis communities, but in the fall of 2020, an added element manifested: off-the-court...

As an organization dedicated to learning and providing ongoing health and wellness opportunities for our Athletes, Buddy Up Tennis is grateful for the support and partnership of...

Sheila Broadus had a traditional start to volunteering with Buddy Up Tennis, her daughter and her were looking for service hours that they could fulfill for USTA...

At Buddy Up Tennis, we are fortunate to work with many passionate young people every day. We meet them on the courts through Buddy Up Tennis, but...

Technology has connected all 25 Buddy Up Tennis locations in ways that we never imagined possible. We have transformed our 90-minute tennis and fitness clinics to an...

For years, Columbus Athletes have been welcomed to the courts by Taylor Ruby and her infectious smile and energy. From high school Buddy to college Buddy to...

Athletes Will Gibson and Sarah Davis love two things: being in front of a camera and Buddy Up Tennis. As family members of Buddy Up Tennis leadership,...

Volunteer Board Member and Coach, Rob Griffiths was honored as a Columbus Foundation's National Number One for 2019! Rob is the Associate Vice President of Distant Education at the...

The invaluable experiences that Buddy Up Tennis provides for our Athletes are made possible by the funds raised by members of our community, including parent volunteers, high...

Buddy Up Tennis is more than just tennis: It is a significant movement, propelled by volunteers, leading the way both on and off the courts in 24...

With over 800 Buddies nationwide, there are countless volunteers who have been instrumental in the success of the Buddy Up Tennis movement since its inception in each...

Senior year of high school has brought two Buddy Up Tennis Columbus Athletes to center court and center field! Maria Magnacca celebrated her final match as a...

Candace Kane, Community Relations Director for Buddy Up Tennis, nominated Gibson for Everyday Heroes because of her dedication and how she goes out of her way to help so...

Kathleen McGuff and John Purnode both began their Buddy Up Tennis journeys as Buddies in middle school in Columbus, OH. Over the years, the two grew into...

The Improveneers made their big stage debut on July 26th in Akron! The Improvaneers is the first-ever all Down syndrome improv group, and four out of the...

Buddies play an integral role in our weekly Buddy Up Tennis clinics. Many of the Buddies across our locations “grow up,” with Buddy Up Tennis as they...

During the year, you can find Coach Amanda Hughes teaching our youngest Buddy Up Tennis Athletes on the Future Stars Court in Columbus or traveling to a...

High school junior, Nick Schwab volunteered for two weeks at Buddy Up Summer Camp 2018 in Sarasota and had so much fun with our Athletes that he...

On World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), Murfreesboro Coordinator Lori found a way to combine her passion for Buddy Up Tennis and her professional career as a Physical...

Dallas Athlete Ryan Walsh (13) may be new to the courts, but he is not new to the sports arena! Ryan enjoys many sports. “I play football...

Delaney made 25 personalized Easter Baskets and donated a portion of her sales to the Buddy Up Tennis 3.21 Fundraising Campaign

Mar 15, 2019

Passionate about her Saturday morning experiences at Buddy Up Tennis Cincinnati, Kristina Bauer wanted to share her love of the program with her classmates, and started a Buddy Up...

The Lorain community of Athletes and Buddies is a tight knit one. Audrey and Carollyn, two of these strong Buddy Up Tennis team members, dedicated their Summer nights to...

Gianluca Audia, 13, of Hanover, New Hampshire, has been volunteering in some capacity since the age of seven. This past April, he focused his skill and passion...