I am humbled and excited by the opportunity to restore these courts and share all the joys that tennis can bring with my Whitewater family. The growth I have experienced - personally and professionally - since the beginning of my tennis journey is immeasurable. It is my dream to provide this same opportunity to the next generation.

Over recent years, I’ve been saddened to see these courts permanently locked due to their hazardous condition. For many families in our community, financial barriers prevent children from being introduced to tennis. I had the privilege to travel for my training and competitions growing up - this is not an option for most. I vowed that I would someday find a way to restore these courts to a playable condition and bring tennis back to my community.

It may be the dream of a student now to earn athletic scholarships to pursue higher education. Perhaps they dream of  

pursuing a professional athletic career. Or, a student may want to just have fun playing with their friends and families. No matter the "why", they deserve every opportunity to explore all that the sport has to offer in a safe, inviting environment. 

It is important to remember where you come from when you find yourself in a position to uplift your community beside you. I am eternally grateful for all I have been given throughout my tennis journey and want to pay it forward; the future tennis players to come from Whitewater deserve these same opportunities and more. 

The Reese Brantmeier Project is about more than sport. Children from diverse backgrounds should be represented in tennis, regardless of their socioeconomic status or identity. We are striving to create an environment where every child feels included, valued, and empowered. Tennis programming in our community would not only teach the fundamentals of a lifelong sport but also instill confidence in the next generation, creating a cycle of service and leadership in Whitewater.