Our Mission

To promote and grow the sport of tennis in Lake City and Columbia County, Florida by providing accessible, inclusive, and engaging programs that inspire a lifelong love for the game. Through education, community engagement, and sportsmanship, we strive to create opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels to develop their abilities, build meaningful connections, and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.

Our Vision

Through education, community involvement, and competitive opportunities, we strive to foster a love for tennis, encourage healthy lifestyles, and build a strong, connected tennis community in Lake City and Columbia County, Florida. We are eager to see a tennis facility built to both grow the game of tennis in our community, and to serve as a tournament facility hosting local, regional, and national tennis tournaments.

Core Values

• We believe tennis is a lifetime sport that contributes to good health, character and responsible citizenship.

• We believe in providing opportunities for everyone to participate, regardless of skill, age, physical ability, gender, ethnic ethnicity, economic background, or sexual orientation.

• We believe that our mission can best be achieved through teamwork with staff, volunteers, community advocates, and strategic partners working together to advance our mission.

• We believe in being good stewards of our financial and human resources and creating clear value in all that we do.

• We believe in a fun, positive culture that values new ideas and methods, without fear of failure.

Our Tennis Programs

• James Montgomery Youth Summer Tennis Camps

• Fall Youth Tennis Camps Sponsored by YTF

• Spring Youth Tennis Camps Sponsored by YTF

• Summer Youth Tennis Camps Sponsored by YTF

• Richardson Community Center Tennis Clinics

• Boys & Girls Club Tennis Clinics

Awards & Recognition

• President, Dolly Robinson, Named USTA Florida’s Volunteer of the Month (September 2018)

• Vice President, Mike Null, Named USTA Florida’s Volunteer of the Month (November 2019)

• Secretary & Tennis Pro, Linda Williams, Named USTA Florida’s Volunteer of the Month (October 2022)

• LCCCTA Featured in USTA Florida’s Newsletter (April 2023)

• Board Member & Tennis Pro, Mark Mansbach, Named USTA Florida’s Volunteer of the Month (November 2024)