Marta Kostyuk Foundation Launches School Tennis Integration Project in Lviv Region

The Marta Kostyuk Foundation announces the launch of the “School Match Point” project aimed at integrating tennis into physical education classes in Lviv and the Lviv region. As part of the initiative, two competitive selections will be held: one for professional coach-ambassadors, and another for general education schools and physical education teachers who are eager to implement tennis in their curricula.

The goal is to make tennis accessible to children even with limited infrastructure, so that classes can be held in standard gymnasiums without the need for specialized courts. is to make tennis accessible to children even with limited infrastructure, so that classes can be held in standard gymnasiums without the need for specialized courts.

Why this matters

In Ukraine, most teenagers do not reach the recommended level of physical activity: 83% of girls and 71% of boys fall short. Additionally, 68% of children spend more than three hours a day on screens, and 21.9% of seven-year-olds are overweight or obese. The situation is worsened by issues with sports infrastructure, a shortage of coaches, and the destruction of sports facilities. Access to tennis is particularly limited: most courts are located in large cities, while in smaller ones they are nearly nonexistent.

“We live in a time when children move less, attend school less regularly, and have little access to sports. Tennis is not about elitism — it’s about health, discipline, and development. In Ukraine, this sport is often inaccessible: there’s a lack of infrastructure, equipment, trained personnel, and teaching materials. Thanks to our cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ukrainian Tennis Federation, the Lviv City Council, and international partners such as Wilson and the WTA Foundation, who are supporting us with equipment, we can make a real contribution to the development of children’s sports. This year alone, we plan to involve 15 schools and introduce over 5,000 children to tennis, opening up new opportunities for physical development, social integration, and a healthy lifestyle. We’re not just dreaming of change — we’re already making it happen,” commented Marta Kostyuk, founder of the Foundation.

How to join the program

The selection of five coach-ambassadors from Lviv and the Lviv region is currently underway

Professionals who meet the following criteria are invited to apply:

• Valid coaching certification (ITF, Ukrainian Tennis Federation, GPTCA, PTR);
• At least 2 years of experience working with children and adults;
• High level of professional and ethical standards;
• Motivation for mentoring activities;
• Willingness to travel within the region for short-term visits;
• Digital literacy at the confident user level;
• Commitment to healthy lifestyle principles.

Additional advantages include:

• Experience teaching tennis in school or extracurricular settings;
• Participation in programs such as Training of Trainers (ToT) or similar.

The Foundation is looking for coaches who not only know how to teach but are also ready to share their knowledge and support physical education teachers in integrating tennis into school programs.

Selected candidates will undergo special training and provide consulting and coaching support to schools both online and offline. A contract with a negotiated payment will be signed.

School selection is also ongoing

Priority will be given to schools that meet the following criteria:

• Openness to modern approaches in physical education and readiness to become a hub for tennis development;
• Minimum of 250 students;
• Presence of a gymnasium;
• At least one motivated physical education teacher ready to undergo training, work with mentor coaches, and having confident digital skills;
• Willingness to sign a contract for implementing the curriculum and organizing tennis tournaments;
• Capacity to accept and manage tennis equipment within the school’s inventory.

👉 Registration for participation is available on the Foundation’s website

The deadline for submission of applications for both coaches and schools is July 20. Results of the first selection phase will be announced by August 8. Selected candidates will then be invited for short interviews.

The program is planned to gradually expand across Ukraine. The initiative aims to create sustainable conditions for tennis practice, physical development, and improved child health through the support of partners and the state.

About the Foundation

The Marta Kostyuk Foundation is a charitable organization with the mission of making tennis accessible and full of opportunities for Ukrainian youth. The Foundation supports talented young athletes, creates conditions for their development, and actively promotes tennis throughout the country.