Success Stories

Discover the inspiring journeys of the young athletes we’ve had the privilege of supporting! Our community is filled with incredible success stories of youth who have overcome challenges, honed their skills, and achieved remarkable milestones on and off the court.

Ivan Thamma

Ivan began his tennis journey at Urban Village at the age of 6. At 9, he earned a scholarship through YTSD to train at Barnes Tennis Center. This opportunity paved the way for him to receive tennis scholarships at UC Davis and SMU, where he played Division 1 tennis. After completing his masters, he returned to BTC, where he has been coaching for 2 years at the academy where he once trained.