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The Brock Foundation, Inc. a 501(C)(3), reactivated in 2021 as Tennis on the Run Academy, to expand tennis and recreation opportunities for youth.

Mission: To develop preventive after school programs for low to moderate income elementary, middle, and high school students using tennis as a vehicle.

Our Goal: to create tennis opportunities for youth in the Greater Cincinnati Area.

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The program created in memory of Jack Brock, who was one of the first African Americans born in the village of Glendale, Ohio and whose skill and talent as a basketball & tennis player as well as Coach brought tennis to its diverse community at a time when class and race tended to segregate the town and Greater Cincinnati area. Coach Brock was known as a mentor to many youths in the community. Brock hosted Arthur Ashe in 1969 at Summit Park in Glendale, where the champion tennis professional graciously practiced with local tennis players.

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Tennis on the Run Academy In-School and After-School Tennis Program where students are able to participate weekly with help of tennis coaches and volunteers, they receive support and healthy snacks after-school before classes.

Tennis on the Run Academy since 2021 has served upwards of 1500 kids with tennis in our comprehensive tennis programs.

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