Kings County Tennis League

A nonprofit organization

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.

In Brooklyn, too many young people lack access to opportunities—from sports to education—that pave the way for achievement.

Our Solution: KCTL brings tennis directly to the neighborhood, helping young people build the confidence that leads to success on and off the court.

We believe even tennis is a team sport, so we strengthen our connections to community. We believe achievement takes practice,  so we show up ready to improve. We believe every champion has an origin story, so we give you the space to tell yours.

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.

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Organization name

Kings County Tennis League

Tax id (EIN)

27-3170420

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.

In Brooklyn, too many young people lack access to opportunities—from sports to education—that pave the way for achievement. Our Solution: KCTL brings tennis directly to the neighborhood, helping young people build the confidence that leads to success on and off the court.