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and emotional aspect that comes
with playing. What’s more, he was
able to realize, as he became an
adult, that he loved the game and
would continue with his passion. To
this day, that love has never ended
and Marty still gives both private and
group lessons with tireless energy.
Throughout our interview, I was inspired with how Marty was always
trying to redirect the conversation
from discussing himself to discussing what great programs his organization has partnered with. He is a
pillar in both the Las Vegas and tennis community. He is known for his
generosity and he continues to bring
notoriety to Nevada proving that
there is much more to the Las Vegas
community than just adult themes
and casinos. Marty marveled when
he recalled how he was encouraged
by Ryan Wolfington, who noticed
his tenacity to succeed and incorporated business into tennis. He wanted to help children learn to achieve
greatness. Ryan reports that when
he allowed Marty to run his tournaments, he was able to do it better
than Ryan and was able to bring in a
greater amount of players and interact with everyone in a positive light.
Marty says, with a great smile and
sparkling eyes, “I started the foundation for two young men, Trent A.
and Fredrick P. Both these young
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However, Marty will explain that
it takes three months to get a child
over the hump and to be able to see
the impact and full benefits that tennis offers. It is his belief that through
positive thinking and not giving up,
you can achieve success. Educamen went on to college and now tion, volunteering and kids mentorhave come back to work for the ing other children who have been
Marty Hennessy Foundation.” Marty through the program, is why the
has created a revolving door of suc- tennis program has been successcess and manages to keep the mon- ful. Learning to give back at a young
ey locally for the community. It is age not only helps the tennis prohis belief that if you should train a gram, but it also creates and instills
child in sports, education and peer in children and teenagers the power
relationships, they will succeed. The they have to help society grow and
power of the community cannot be be positive as well.
underestimated and the importance
of building a strong foundation must The Marty Hennessy Foundation
not be forgotten.
would not be successful without
the support of the community and
Marty Hennessy has been able to the donations of gracious sponwork over 25 years in the tennis sors. These sponsors have helped
community as a coach and a won- the children in the program travel to
derful businessman. He has worked see the country and meet senators,
side by side with judges, actors, mu- judges and other elected
officials.
sicians and entertainers. He has had They have provided opportunities
the pleasure of working with a va- to go to a tennis leadership acaderiety of celebrities, most notewor- my and participate in the No Quit
thy is Mr. Tony Bennett, who works Tennis Academy high caliber tennis
closely with the foundation to raise program. The No Quit Academy is
funds to help those children that are ranked as one of the top six acadeless fortunate in the Las Vegas com- mies in the world. Additionally, they
munity. Marty believes that to truly have assisted, supported, mentored
be a part of your community, you and coached over 80 kids to get into
have to give back. Children will nev- top colleges in the nation.
er evolve to be successful adults
without the nurturing, encourage- Marty decided that he should folment and support of elders that take low his gifts and as a result of livtime out of their day to help better ing his dream and passion, he has inthe future of our young people.
creased tennis awareness. Moreover,
he helped bridge gaps so the world
It is difficult to get a child to com- could see that all cultures, races and
mit to tennis and learn the routine ethnicities have the skills to become
and have the needed discipline. top level tennis players.
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