Tennis with purpose
Choose your price. Change a kid's game.
Every Rally Counts offers pay-what-you-choose tennis lessons on public courts. Instead of a fixed price, you decide what you can give, and every dollar goes straight to Greater Newark Tennis & Education to help young people in Newark access the game. What started as one volunteer session has grown into a simple way for our community to make tennis more affordable for the kids who need it most.
of our goal raised for GNTE
An independent student-led initiative supporting youth tennis access in the Tri-State area.
Newly partnered
Play the game. Grow the game.
Every lesson is pay-what-you-choose. Book a session, decide what you can give, and that amount goes straight to Greater Newark Tennis & Education. There's no fixed price and no minimum, just a simple way to get on court and open the door for the next player too.
How it works
A simple way to take part
Every lesson runs on the same pay-what-you-choose model, from booking to helping the next player get on court.
Book
Request a pay-what-you-choose lesson, any level, any age, no fixed fee to start.
Rally
Meet Jonah for your lesson on a public tennis court in the Tri-State area.
Give
Pay whatever price you chose. Every dollar goes straight to GNTE.
Multiply
Share your experience so more players discover pay-what-you-choose tennis.
The mission
Four ways the work happens
Rally Sessions
Pay-what-you-choose lessons, from beginner-friendly support to match practice on public courts.
Equipment Access
Collection of racquets, balls, bags, grips, shoes, and other usable tennis equipment.
Volunteer Network
Recruiting student athletes, adult players, and community members to give time, equipment, or expertise.
Transparent Impact
Clear, verified reporting of sessions, volunteer hours, donations directed, and equipment collected.
Impact
Verified results
Directed to GNTE
Racquets collected
Ball cans collected
Last updated August 6, 2026
Reviews
What people are saying
“I had a really fun lesson with Jonah. He helped with my forehand and backhand, and gave me really helpful tips.”
“Jonah was patient, encouraging, and really knew how to connect with my son, making the lesson fun and productive. I love the concept behind Every Rally Counts: you choose what to contribute, and it goes toward helping more kids access tennis. We'll definitely be back.”
Beneficiary
Supporting tennis access in Newark
Greater Newark Tennis & Education works with young people in Greater Newark through tennis, education, mentorship, and life-skills programming. Every Rally Counts directs the financial contributions it inspires straight to their official donation page.
Every Rally Counts is an independent student-led initiative supporting Greater Newark Tennis & Education. References to GNTE identify the intended beneficiary and do not imply formal sponsorship or endorsement.
The founder
Why I started Every Rally Counts
Jonah Blumenthal is a New York City student, varsity tennis captain, and longtime junior performance player. He has spent years on court chasing the sport at a competitive level, and just as many years on public courts, where a good rally is available to anyone who shows up with a racquet and a little patience.
Meet Jonah →Equipment access
A racquet can start a lifetime of play.
Usable equipment sitting in a closet can become someone's first racquet. Here's what we accept:
- Racquets
- Tennis bags
- Tennis balls
- Grips and overgrips
- Athletic shoes
- Strings and basic accessories
