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Empowering Future Tennis Champions

The Drew Hassenbein Foundation, dedicated to our beloved Drew, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping expose underprivileged children to the sport of tennis, sponsoring elite juniors, and helping aspiring pros to become the next USA tennis champions.

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Beyond the Baseline: Mitch Hassenbein`

A tennis court is 78 feet long and 36 feet wide, but for many people, it represents something much larger than that. For Mitch Hassenbein, it’s the place he feels most comfortable. Mitch’s son Drew was one of the best...
May 22, 2024

Beyond the Baseline: Mitch Hassenbein`

A tennis court is 78 feet long and 36 feet wide, but for many people, it represents something much larger than that. For Mitch Hassenbein, it’s the place he feels most comfortable. Mitch’s son Drew was one of the best...
May 22, 2024

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Beyond the Baseline: Mitch Hassenbein`

A tennis court is 78 feet long and 36 feet wide, but for many people, it represents something much larger than that. For Mitch Hassenbein, it’s the place he feels most comfortable. Mitch’s son Drew was one of the best players in the United States,...
May 22, 2024

Dear Drew

“Dear Drew” stories are posted every Friday and have been helping keep his legacy alive.

We love hearing from anyone near or far. Family, friends, teachers, classmates, tennis buddies, opponents or competitors in all sports, teammates, camp friends, coach.

Thanks so much for your support and keeping Drew’s legacy alive.

Sydney Hassenbein

Meet Sydney, Drew’s older sister, his first and forever friend

Dear Drew,

It was the week before the Roslyn JV tennis team tryout, and I couldn’t help but feel a mix of nerves and excitement. It was a moment I had been waiting for, but as the tryout got closer, I couldn’t help but second-guess my tennis abilities.

My parents tried to give me advice, to reassure me of my abilities, but Drew just looked at me and laughed.

Yes, he laughed. He simply said, “Put on your shoes and let’s get on that court”. So, I did just that for the rest of the week, and instead of worrying I did everything I could to prepare. At first, I took offense by his laughter, but really his…