05/27/2026
Earlier this month, Coach Butch Hines, Founder of the MCW Zambia Tennis Program, and Kabinga Pande, MCW Board Vice President, traveled to the MC-Zambia Community Center in Chanyanya to support the Zambian Tennis Project.
With the generous support of the Professional Tennis Registry Foundation and friends of Coach Butch Hines, the team hit the ground running to deliver essential training gear, equipment, and resources to the trainers and children.
✨ Highlights from the Coach Hines and Kabinga's Visit:
• 200+ Pairs of Sneakers Distributed: Thanks to an incredible collection effort by Nina and her classmates, over 200 kids received brand-new sneakers and socks!
• The Upgraded Court is Live: With construction upgrades officially complete, Zambia-based Coach Duncan led the youth through a rigorous, full-scale tennis training program designed to build skills both on the court and in the classroom.
• A Holistic Approach: Beyond tennis, the comprehensive program in Chanyanya continues to empower local youth through literacy, sewing, computer literacy, and gardening.
🚀 Looking Ahead
As our players grow, so do our goals! To keep up with the incredible talent emerging from the program, our next major milestone will be expanding the facility with a second tennis court.