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Transforming Lives Through Adaptive Racquet Sports

Empowering athletes of all abilities across Southern California with inclusive training, competition, and community—because ability, not disability, defines the path on and off the court.

Mission

Our
Mission

T3 Adaptive Racquet Sports is dedicated to transforming lives by empowering individuals with physical disabilities through inclusive racquet-sports training, competition, and community.

610

Court Hours
Delivered

356

Training Sessions
Coached

42

Athletes Served

24 New

Adaptive Athletes
Introduced to
Tennis & Pickleball

90

Tournament Entries

2475

Volunteer shifts

Athletes

Our Story

T3 Adaptive Racquet Sports began with a vision: to create a space where children and adults with physical disabilities could experience the same joy, challenge, and camaraderie that tennis and other racquet sports bring.

In Orange County, opportunities for adaptive youth sports were limited. T3 stepped in as the only regularly scheduled wheelchair tennis program in the area, quickly becoming a lifeline for families looking for inclusive athletic opportunities.

Over time, we expanded beyond tennis, adding modalities like para-standing and exploring pickleball and badminton, to give every athlete a chance to find their game. With the support of our community, T3 has helped players earn spots on high school teams, pursue D-1 college tennis scholarships, and compete in regional and national tournaments. 7 T3 junior players are currently ranked in the top 20 with the USTA.
But T3 is about more than wins and rankings. It’s about building confidence, fostering friendships, and proving that every individual deserves a chance to chase their dream, even if that dream rolls onto the court on wheels.

Core
Values

Inclusion

Every athlete belongs, regardless of ability, background, or experience.

Access

We remove physical, financial, and social barriers to participation.

Community

Athletes, families, volunteers, and partners grow stronger together.

Growth

We support continuous development, from first swing to competitive play.

Leadership

We model excellence in adaptive coaching and inclusive program design.

Program Launch Milestones

12-2021

December 2021

Raised $30,000 in six weeks from generous JSerra families to launch the program.

01-2022

January 2022

First two sport chairs delivered, enabling initial athlete participation.

03-2022

March 2022

Arrival of eight new Top End chairs, expanding capacity and players.

04-2022

April 2022

Opening Day: 9 players, 15 volunteers, and 65 donors/dignitaries attend.

Athlete
Breakthroughs

02-2022

February 2022

Landon Sachs becomes the first wheelchair athlete in Orange County history to compete on a high school tennis team.

05-2022

May 2022

Landon receives the JESPY Courage Award.

12-2022

December 2022

Landon earns a USTA Silver Ball (A Doubles) at USTA’s first Wheelchair National Championships.

05-2023

May 2023

Landon becomes the first T3 athlete to earn a Division I college scholarship, signing with the University of Arizona.

03-2024

March 2024

Landon featured internationally on the Tennis Channel.

11-2024

November 2024

John H qualifies for USTA Nationals (GA); earns USTA Silver Ball (B Doubles).

09-2025

September 2025

John H qualifies again for USTA Nationals (Orlando); earns another USTA Silver Ball (B Doubles).

10-2025

October 2025

Steve Bunch switches to pickleball and wins his first medal at the Cincinnati Open.

09-2026

September 2026

T3 Adaptive ends summer season with 7 USTA nationally ranked juniors, 4 adults, and 1 adult ranked in pickleball.

Signature
Events

Labor Day Weekend 2022

Play Day & BBQ with Dee Henry’s La Mirada team: 85+ attendees.

March 2023

First USTA-sanctioned T3 Tournament.

March 2024

T3 athletes march in the 65th Annual Swallows Day Parade, showing resilience in pouring rain.

March 2025

Second Annual USTA T3 Tournament.

June 2026

Inaugural T3 Up-Down Hybrid Tournament.

September 2026

3rd Annual USTA T3 "City of Mission Viejo" Tournament

Get Involved

Be part of what moves our athletes forward.

Whether you play, volunteer, or support the mission, every role strengthens this community. 

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Give monthly and help more athletes enjoy adaptive racquet sports.

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