First Serve Breakfast

A casual opportunity to learn about ICT’s mission-centric programs and vision for the future, with optional drills led by some of ICT’s favorite pros.

Thank you to our 2024 Host Committee:
Vicki Bachmann, Mike and Jeannine Cox, Gage Family Foundation, Linda Pellowski, Linda Stratton, and Anonymous (1). Committee still in formation; see below to join.

Thank you to everyone who attended First Serve Breakfast this year. At the event, guests were asked 3 Words to describe InnerCity Tennis. Here’s what they said:

See Photo Highlights from 2024’s First Serve Breakfast.

InnerCity Tennis is one of Minneapolis’ foremost youth development through sports organizations, with programs across Minneapolis that support our city’s kids in laying their foundations for physically, socially, emotionally healthy lives. Join us for a light breakfast, to hear how ICT is currently working across our city, and to learn what lies ahead.

The Honorary Host Committee are those individuals that contribute $250 or more prior to the event – i.e. individuals who are personally willing to assure that First Serve Breakfast is a success before the event even takes place. Contact ICT Associate Director John Bussey with questions.

  • Introduction to ICT Community Programs by Executive Director John Wheaton
  • Panel discussion with ICT’s School and Community Programs Coaches facilitated by Program Manager Raheem Simmons
  • Vision casting and request for input exercise facilitated by Associate Director John Bussey

  • 7:00 – 8:00 ❘ Tennis Drills (optional)
  • 8:00 – 8:15 ❘ Coffee and Patisserie 46 pastries
  • 8:15 – 9:00 ❘ Program
  • 9:00 – 10:00 ❘ Tennis Drills (optional)

  • Seating – There is no assigned seating at First Serve Breakfast. So feel free to sit where you like.
  • Attire – Come dressed for your day – whether that means business attire or tennis shorts.
  • Tennis Drills – If you’d like, bring your racket (or borrow one of ours), and hop on the courts to hit with ICT Pros, our Community Coaches and other guests before or after the program. Time on court will be fun, social, and welcoming to all skill levels. Expect to run and hit lots of balls – but not to get dedicated coaching. Locker rooms and showers are available on site.
  • Parking – Parking is available for free in the Dr. Rev. MLK Jr. Park lot, and significant additional parking can be found on Nicollet Ave.
  • Charitable Ask – At the conclusion of the event there will be a request for attendees to privately give a gift, pledge, or consider making ICT a part of their annual charitable plans. There will be no public giving moment (i.e. a “Fund-a-Need” or auction).