Warrior Leadership Academy

Where Champions are Made!

The Warrior Leadership Academy (WLA) is Saint Paul Urban Tennis's comprehensive winter tennis and leadership program for middle school and high school students. Through weekly tennis practice and monthly leadership workshops, WLA helps students build tennis skills, personal leadership qualities, and community connections to build tomorrow's leaders both on and off the court.

Program Overview

Season: November through March
Location: White Bear Life Time
Transportation: Complimentary bus service available from SPUT's office at Eastview Recreation Center
Commitment: Weekly tennis drills plus monthly off-court leadership workshops

Tennis Development

Weekly Training: Weekend evening practice sessions focused on skill development and competitive play

Competition Opportunities: Support for high school team participation plus access to USTA Junior Team Tennis and tournaments

Year-Round Growth: Indoor winter training keeps players sharp during the off-season

Leadership Education

Freshman Year — Self-Discovery & Foundations of Leadership

Students build the basics: self-awareness, integrity, communication, respect, learning agility, vision, collaboration, and resilience — through a Leadership 101 workshop series.

Sophomore Year — Expanding Leadership & Personal Growth

Students explore career paths and networking, financial literacy, community service, and health & wellness through hands-on workshops, including mock interviews and a fall fundraiser networking event.

Junior Year — Leadership in Action

Students plan, execute, and reflect on their own community service project — from identifying a need, to organizing logistics, to measuring their impact.

Senior Year — Mentorship & Teaching Leadership

Seniors give back by mentoring younger students or co-facilitating workshops, passing on what they've learned to the next generation of Warriors.

Every year culminates in an End-of-Year Celebration in March, where students showcase their community projects, earn awards, and celebrate their growth in front of family, mentors, and the SPUT community.

Program Levels & Fees

We believe every student deserves the opportunity to develop as a leader. Our sliding fee structure ensures accessibility for all families, with scholarships available based on need. All scholarship levels are self-reported during registration. Financial assistance is available for any family in need.