Group of children and teenagers gathered on a sports court, raising their hands in celebration, with trees and tall apartment buildings in the background.

We’re on a mission to help Brooklyn youth build the skills to succeed.

Our vision is a world where every young person in Brooklyn holds the power to grow through tennis.

  • A group of diverse children and teenagers gathered in a circle on a basketball court, participating in a team-building or coaching activity, with one adult coach in a green shirt.
  • A young girl and a man giving each other a high five on a basketball court, with other children watching in the background.
  • Children playing at a park, including one performing a handstand and others running or walking, with trees and benches in the background.
  • Group of children and adults sitting and lying on the ground at an outdoor tennis court during daytime, some holding tennis racquets, with more children standing in the background.
  • Four people standing indoors, three men and one woman, posing for a photo. The man on the far right holds a blue prize or award. They are dressed in semi-formal attire and smiling. In the background, there are people, a TV screen, and a sign that says 'The Auction'.
  • A person wearing a black hoodie with the logo and text for Kings County Tennis League in Brooklyn, New York, on the back, with a backpack over one shoulder, in an indoor setting.
  • Three girls embracing on a tennis court, smiling, with a young girl sitting in the background holding tennis balls.

Our Story

KCTL got its start in 2010 when our founder Michael McCasland was playing at a neglected tennis court near Marcy Houses. Conversations with kids and families passing by quickly turned into Summer lessons at that same court.

Fast forward to today—KCTL has evolved into a dynamic 501(c) 3 non-profit, expanding to six public housing developments, ten children’s and community centers, and three tennis partner locations in Brooklyn. The KCTL pathway programming continues to grow, offering nearly 1,000 young people ages 3-18 the chance to develop physically, emotionally, and socially both on and off the court.

A group of seven people standing together indoors in front of a backdrop with the logo "Kings County Tennis League" and the text "Bringing Tennis to the Kids." They are smiling and dressed in a mix of casual and formal attire.

KCTL is made possible by a dedicated community of volunteers and staff. We’re powered by the expertise and compassion of our team and board of directors.

Our Initiatives

A group of young girls at a tennis court, wearing navy blue t-shirts with 'Jackie Robinson Tennis Club' written on them, with one girl smiling and holding a tennis racket, and others standing nearby. The court is enclosed by a chain-link fence.

The Gabriel Rissman Award

Three people gathered on an outdoor tennis court, one man and two women, with tennis rackets, engaged in conversation.

Paint the Lines Fundraiser

Our Partners

  • Logo of New York City Housing Authority featuring a stylized building with multiple windows and the words 'New York City Housing Authority' underneath.
  • Logo for the Chigo Foundation with Chinese characters and a swirling red design.
  • Logo of USTA Foundation with blue text and a stylized tennis ball and flames design.
  • Logo of Brooklyn Kindergarten Society featuring a colorful geometric design with a square, star, and diamond shapes, and text stating "Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, Early Childhood Education Since 1891".
  • Logo of The Heights Casino featuring two crossed tennis rackets in green and white, with the text 'The Heights Casino' and '1904' inside an oval border.
  • Logo with the word 'LITT' inside a heart shape, with the tagline 'Love in the Trenches' and the text 'Gabriel Rissman LOVE Fund' below.
  • Logo of the Women's Sports Foundation with stylized initials 'WSF' and the full name written beside it.
  • Furious brand logo with a black stylized 'F' and the word 'FURI' in bold black letters on a yellow background.
  • Logo of Fort Greene Brooklyn Tennis Association featuring a stylized tennis ball and the organization name encircling it.
  • League Apps logo with green text and emblem.
  • Logo of the Aspen Institute featuring a white leaf shape and the word 'aspeninstitute' in lowercase blue letters.
  • Logo of Youth Inc with the word 'YOUTH' inside a circle, followed by the letters 'INC' outside the circle.
  • Logo for Brooklyn Communities Collaborative featuring a stylized bridge and the organization's name.
  • Logo with red and black text reading 'The Family Room'.
  • Winward Academy logo featuring a lightbulb with a stylized 'W' inside.
  • Bottom Line logo with a stylized wave icon and the text 'Bottom Line' in bold font.
  • Logo of ProStar Group featuring a stylized blue star and the company name in black and red text.
  • Laureus Sport for Good logo with a stylized figure of a person with arms raised and a moon or circular shape behind it.
  • The logo of the National Basketball Players Association Foundation featuring a stylized basketball and palm tree with the foundation's name.
  • Logo of The New York Community Trust featuring red and black text.
  • Logo for the Fundplay Foundation with colorful, stylized text on a dark green background.
  • USTA Eastern logo with stylized flaming tennis ball
  • Black and white stencil-style illustration of a person wearing a helmet and glasses, holding a handgun aimed forward, with a dog by their side.
  • Black and white logo with the words "Proud Youth Inc Partner" arranged around the word "Youth" inside a partial circle, all enclosed in a square outline.

Ready to rally? Join us on the court:

A group of girls on a tennis court, smiling and holding tennis rackets, wearing navy blue t-shirts that say 'Jackie Robinson Tennis Club'.

Play

A male tennis instructor counseling two female players on an outdoor tennis court, with a chain-link fence and parked cars in the background.

Volunteer

A group of people celebrating on a sports court, holding up a trophy together. In the background, there are flags of Guatemala and Mexico hanging on a fence, with apartment buildings behind. The people appear joyful and are reaching towards the trophy.

Support