# Temple Tennis Community Clinic

https://youtu.be/zh6NYUlm1MA 

Starting at the beginning of October, the men's tennis team partnered with the Temple University [Department of Public Safety](https://safety.temple.edu) for a weekly clinic for students at [Dunbar Elementary School](https://dunbar.philasd.org). Now, a few weeks into the clinic, athletes are already seeing major improvements.

Maj Najvirt Kolaric, a junior tennis player, is one of the athletes behind teaching the students. He says:

“I think they are doing great job, they are very excited you know, Energetic, they listen and there just Genuinely playing very well.”

[TUPD Officer Leroy Wimberly](https://news.temple.edu/news/2021-07-01/how-temple-police-officer-gives-back-north-philadelphia-s-youth), the man behind connecting Temple University with the community and who also helped jumpstart the clinic, said it's not about the university but the community:

"I use our Temple community because it's not just about Temple, it's about the community as a whole."

Students at Dunbar Elementary are eager every Tuesday to learn the fundamental skills of tennis and about Temple: One student told us:

“I would like about like, how to shoot it, how to not miss it and how to not, like, do things wrong.”

“It is a fun experience.”

Providing a fun and memorable experience for both students and athletes is not just a goal, but the cornerstone of Officer Wimberly’s approach to organizing and leading the clinic. His focus on creating a positive, energetic environment helps foster meaningful connections.

"Temple University, one of the big things with Temple was a mission and the mission is integrating into the community and to give them something that can hopefully change their mindset."

Officer Wimberly will also be holding a Christmas event this upcoming December at The Liacouras Center.

Reporter: Anthony Roscioli

Photographer: Shayla Cotterman