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Data and Research

Health Benefits

  • Average of 9.7 more years of life

  • Aerobic and anaerobic exercise

  • Increases bone density

  • Lowers rate of stress, anxiety & depression*

Psychological benefits

  • Grit

  • Teamwork

  • Sportsmanship

  • Discipline and work ethic

  • Improve social skills

  • Higher self esteem and optimism

Schooling

Kids who play tennis have some of the best grades, lowest suspension rates and substance use across all major sports.****

Benefits to competitive junior tennis

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College graduates have higher lifetime earnings

  • Typical lifetime earnings according to the US Census:

  • High school diploma: about $1.6 million

  • Bachelor’s degree: about $2.8–$3.0 million

College athletes have a higher college graduation rate

  • ​Average graduation rate: 64%**

  • D-I athletes: ~90% Graduation Success Rate

  • D-II athletes: 77%

  • D-III athletes: 88%***

College tennis player have an even higher graduation rate

  • D-I tennis athletes:  94–96% graduation rate

  • D-II tennis athletes: 86–92%

  • D-III tennis athletes: 92–95%***

College graduates & tennis players

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Civic & social engagement

College graduates are more likely to vote, volunteer, donate to charities, and engage in civic organizations than those with only high school degrees.*****

Economically beneficial

College graduation and higher earnings lead to paying more taxes and higher spending. This is economically beneficial to the greater society.*****

Supporting women

94% of women in the C-suite played sports and ~52% played at college level.****

Societal benefits

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Training costs

  • Ballpark cost of college-track tennis training in Northern California:

  • Clinics: ~$2400/month × 11 months ≈ $26,400

  • Privates: $120 × 4/month × 11 months ≈ $5,200

  • Fitness/mental/etc.: $120/month × 11 ≈ $1,320

  • Training subtotal: ≈$33,000/year

Equiptment costs

  • Ballpark annual cost:

  • Rackets: ≈$500

  • Strings + labor: ≈$900

  • Shoes= ≈$1000

  • ​Misc costs (ex: clothing, grips, balls, bag):= ≈$1000

  • ​Equipment subtotal= $3,100

Tournament costs

  • Entry fees: 12–15 events @ $100: $1,200–$1,500

  • Travel: $7,000-$25,000/year

  • ​Tournament travel subtotal: ≈ $8,200-$26,000/year

The Problem

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Grants for tennis costs

We provide grants towards tennis training, equipment and tournaments. Potential grantees can apply for these grants year-round. In reviewing applications we will look at tournaments records, UTR/WTN ratings, family tax returns, and also conduct player/family/coach interviews. 

Mentorship

Grantees get access to more than funds. Our network of coaches and professionals are available to mentor athletes regarding tennis training, college applications and acceptances, college major decisions, and more!

We also help find other grants and opportunities that the athletes can take advantage of.

Fundraising

Invicta Foundation is continuously fundraising so that we may provide even more grants to talented, motivated and deserving tennis players. 

How Invicta helps

 

Sources

*USTA

**NCAA

***National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

****Women's Sports Foundation

*****World Economic Forum

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