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SAVE 5% or 10% ON SUMMER 8 or 12 LESSON PACKAGE BOOKED IN JUNE AND JULY!
Use Coupon Code summer8pack or summer12pack at checkout
*Limit 1 per customer. Coupon expires December 31, 2025. Lesson must be booked with coach Javon. Sale ends on July 31, 2025. Package lessons must be booked within 15 days of purchase.
GRIPSPIN TENNIS: EMPOWERING SAN JOSE YOUTH THROUGH THE GAME OF TENNIS
Our Mission
Gripspin Tennis is dedicated to making tennis accessible and affordable for the San Jose community. Through partnerships with USTA NorCal, Bay Area school districts, and local community centers, we offer high-quality tennis lessons, classes, tournaments, and events designed to grow the sport and foster lifelong participation.
Our Vision
We envision becoming a hub for the San Jose community affordable, high-quality tennis programming and events. We aim to create welcoming tennis spaces where players of all ages and skill levels can learn, compete, and grow—fostering a lifelong love of the game while strengthening the local tennis community."
Our Programs
Adult Tennis Classes: Free or low cost introductory clinics for adults age 18+
Junior Tennis Classes: Free or low cost introductory clinics for juniors. Classes vary in age groups.
Private Tennis Lessons: Low cost individual lessons with an experience certified professional instructor
Equipment and Gear Access: We provide donated racquets, shoes, and apparel as well as sponsored new equipment to remove financial barriers.
Academic Enrichment and Life Skills: Through our partnership with USTA’s Net Generation we offer on and off court enrichment programming.
Tournament Player Sponsorship Programs: We provide junior tennis players support in their pursuit in the USTA’s National Rankings Standings by offering financial support for entry fees, travel costs, equipment and gear, and private coaching.
Monthly Community Events: Free events for the community to help promote the sport of tennis and a healthier lifestyle.
Our Impact | 2024-2025 Highlights
100+ youth served across 3 sites
85% participant retention across sessions
15 junior players supported in USTA tournaments
90% of parents report improved self-esteem and focus in their child
Partnerships with 3 local schools (Sunnyvale, San Jose and Mountain View)
50+ adults served across several locations
Partnership with the United States Tennis Association as an official Community Tennis Association
Sponsorship with Wilson Tennis and USTA’s Net Generation to provide 10 and under equipment and after school tennis programming
Why Support Gripspin Tennis?
Too many children are locked out of organized sports due to high costs and limited access. Tennis in particular is often viewed as an elite sport-but it shouldn’t be. A National Library of Medicine report shows that long-term tennis participation has tons of health and mental benefits for adults and children. Lifelong sports like tennis need to be accessible and need the ability to grow in our communities without being too expensive.
Your support helps us:
Keep our programs free or affordable
Expand outreach to more neighborhoods and communities
Hire qualified coaches and mentors
provide safe equipment and better facilities
Build lifelong impact in our youth through our scholarships and support
Let’s Serve a Better Future Together
Gripspin Tennis is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit. Donations and grants directly support programming, coaching, and equipment. We invite you to join us in building equity and excellence through tennis.
Contact
Javon J. Montgomery
Executive Director
javonmontgomery@gripspintennis.com
650-499-9387
www.gripspintennis.org
Meet the Team
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Javon Montgomery
PRESIDENT
Javon Montgomery is a certified tennis coach with almost 20 years of experience. He specializes in training competitive junior players and has helped many reach NCAA Division I, II, and III teams. He has led the USTA NorCal 12’s National Zone Championship Team, captained the Gar Glenney Cup qualifier team, and trained players under 12 for USTA NorCal. Javon also coaches adult players of all levels as head instructor and tennis director, helping them improve their skills.
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Sundar Parthasarathy
VICE PRESIDENT
Sundar has more than 15 years as a full time tennis professional. He specializes in working with competitive and high performance juniors. He has captained several USTA NorCal Nationals teams as well as lead his high school team as head coach to compete in state CCS championships.
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Santiago Montgomery
ASSISTANT TENNIS PROFESSIONAL
Santiago is a former Division 1 tennis player finishing a computer science degree. He played junior nationals and ranked in the top 200 for his age. He trained at top U.S. tennis academies like Sanchez-Casal in Florida, Weil in California, Lui in California, and others. He also trained on red clay in Guadalajara, Mexico, at Academia Club Monte Verde. Santiago has years of experience as an assistant coach and hitting partner, helping players get ready for tournaments.
SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS
Our goal is to offer affordable, quality tennis programs and lessons across the Bay Area for players of all ages and skill levels. Your donations help fund free community tennis classes, pay instructors, cover court fees, insurance, and support scholarships. This support also helps keep low-cost programs running smoothly.
If you want to join as a coach, volunteer, board member, or support us, contact us at admin@gripspintennis.com or 650-499-9387. We welcome your involvement to grow our tennis community.