Promoting the intersection of sports and schools

Serves for Scholars was started by a group of West Los Angeles community members who not only have an extensive history with racquet sports but also loved the idea of empowering young minds through both high-quality education programs and athletic opportunities.

Serves for Scholars saw an opportunity to use their passion for tennis to raise funds for public schools, helping to provide the resources that students need to succeed. They were also particularly intrigued by the growing popularity of pickleball, a new community sport that brought people together and fostered a sense of unity.

Our Team

  • Daniel Lin

    Daniel is a former Top 50 USTA junior player and a UCLA graduate who is extremely passionate about education reform and funding. As President of the UCLA Bruin Club Tennis Team, he led the team to 2 National Championships. He is currently an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, a leading management consulting firm.

  • Cecil Mamiit

    Cecil is a former professional tennis player from the United States who went on to represent the Philippines. He began his professional career in 1996 and reached a world ranking of No. 72 on the ATP Tour.  Cecil is also the founder of TMX Academy, where has worked extensively with junior tennis players to improve access to tennis.

  • Tommy Tan

    Tommy Tan is a former top 15 USA Badminton junior player and current UCLA senior. He has experience in running badminton charity tournaments throughout the East Bay Area.