Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that the underlying process associated with cardiovascular disease may begin during childhood and adolescence, highlighting the importance of prevention long before adulthood.
EDD Fit & Fuel Tennis addresses this critical window by pairing youth ages 5-17 with culturally aligned former Olympians, former NCAA Division I athletes and nutrition professionals who use movement, mentorship, healthy food experiences and whole food, plant-based lifestyle education to encourage healthy habits that can support lifelong wellness.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Hosted at Sugar Creek Park’s Tennis and Recreation Center in Charlotte, EDD Fit & Fuel Tennis delivers two free, three-hour sessions per program, offered three times annually (June & July Mecklenburg County Park & Rec Youth, August open to youth 5-17 public registration).
Youth ages 5–17 spend the day moving, playing, learning basic tennis and fitness skills, and taking part in age-appropriate whole food, plant-based nutrition education, fueled by healthy snacks and fresh produce.
Participants leave with take-home bags that include additional plant-based healthy meals, produce, family-friendly recipe cards, and nutrition resources to share with their families, along with access to mentorship opportunities beyond the program, supported by culturally aligned coaches, nutrition professionals, volunteers and caring staff from Mecklenburg County & Power is Giving!
A CULTURALLY-ALIGNED COACHING MODEL
The EDD Fit & Fuel Tennis program is co-led by former Division I tennis athletes primarily from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and an onsite whole food, plant-based nutrition professional.
Tennis and fitness instruction are delivered by coaches who share lived experience and cultural alignment with communities most impacted by lifestyle-driven chronic illness, while welcoming and serving all participating Mecklenburg County youth ages 5–17 enrolled in Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation summer camp programs through our collaborative partnership.
This approach builds trust, reinforces accountability, and ensures instruction is high-quality and culturally relevant.
REGISTRATION
2026 PROGRAM DATES FOR MECK COUNTY CAMPERS
JUNE 26, JULY 17, 2026
PLEASE ASK YOUR CAMP IF THEY ARE ATTENDING OUR PROGRAM
2026 PROGRAM DATE OPEN TO PUBLIC
AUGUST 8, 2026
AGES 5-17 ONLY
