Rising Aces really started in my own back alley— just me, a couple of rackets, and my kids giggling through their first swings.

Sybille Khayat

After nearly 15 years in the corporate world, I decided it was the time to follow what truly made me smile — the sound of little ones discovering the game I’ve loved my whole life.

As a mom, a former champion, and a tennis instructor, I’ve spent plenty of time turning everyday moments into tiny tennis lessons for my own kids — tossing a ball, swinging for fun and celebrating every rally right outside our garage. Watching their excitement sparked an idea — while many programs, including preschools, offered soccer and music, few programs gave young children the chance to fall in love with tennis early on.

That’s why I started Rising Aces — to bring the same joy, giggles, and “first swings” I shared with my children at home into little playgrounds and courts.

Our Mission 🔎

At Rising Aces, our mission is to open the world of tennis to little hands through engaging and age-appropriate lessons. We imagine a future where tennis feels as natural as any playground game. We give children the foundation to grow both on and off the court.

About Us 🎾

Rising Aces was created with one simple idea: tennis should be just as fun and accessible as soccer, music, or dance for little ones. Designed specifically for preschoolers and kindergartners (ages 4–6), our program blends early childhood development with the fundamentals of tennis. Led by a USPTA-certified instructor who has taught children of all ages, classes are created specifically to give little children the tools to build balance, coordination, and gross motor skills— all while learning to love the game.