“Our mission is to facilitate positive character and education development for Philadelphia area youth through tennis, to maximize each child’s full potential on and off the court, and promote a community around the sport.” 

Down the Line and Beyond (DTLB) is a United States Tennis Organization (USTA) affiliated National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that organizes free tennis, education, and character development programs for 1000 children in underserved parks and communities within the city of Philadelphia.  

DTLB, with the assistance of CITRS, an organization that structures and implements effective character education and development, has built a curriculum for its programs that fosters integrity, self-control, justice, fortitude, positive attitude, humility, respect and good sportsmanship.  The character development curriculum is essential to every Down the Line and Beyond activity.