About Impact Activities
IMPACTING COMMUNITIES
THROUGH QUALITY ACTIVITIES
Founded in 2011, Impact Activities manages and develops public tennis and pickleball facilities across Texas and California — bringing world-class programming to every community we serve.
OUR STORY
Impact Activities was established in 2011, with our first facility being The Courts of McKinney, TX — an 11-court facility that expanded to 23 courts in 2019, becoming the largest outdoor tennis facility in the region.
In 2015 we acquired the contract with the City of Fort Worth (McLeland Tennis Center — 16 courts, including 2 climate-controlled indoors), and in 2018 partnered with the City of Dallas to manage Fretz (15 courts), Samuell Grand (18 courts), and L.B. Houston (16 courts).
In 2019 we added Hamilton Park and Weeks Park in Wichita Falls, and in 2020 we invested in adding pickleball courts across every facility we manage. Today, we operate 10 locations across Texas and California.
Summer 2026 · Company News
IMPACT ACTIVITIES ACQUIRES LIFETIME ACTIVITIES
In the summer of 2026, Matt Hanlin — Founder and President of Impact Activities — acquired Lifetime Activities, a Northern California racquet sports and recreation operator founded in 1993 with more than three decades of community programming behind it.
Founder Dana Gill assumed the role of CEO Emeritus, remaining connected to the organization he built and led for over 30 years, while Matt stepped in as President and owner.
Together, the two companies now operate municipal tennis and pickleball facilities across North Texas, Coronado in Southern California, and six Bay Area communities — one of the largest municipal racquet sports footprints in the country.
Founder & President
MATT HANLIN
Matt Hanlin is widely regarded as an expert in his field. As a player, he was a former practice partner to Serena and Venus Williams, an All-American at the University of Washington, the school's winningest player of all time, and a top-#400 ATP world player.
Matt has been a guest speaker at the Texas Recreation and Parks Society annual conference, the USTA Texas annual conference, and the Dallas Professional Tennis Association coaches workshop. He has served as an advisory staff member for both Head and Wilson racket companies, as a USTA liaison during their national convention, and as a nationally selected "Mentor" for the USTA's inaugural mentorship program in 2019. In 2016, Matt was elected President of the Dallas Professional Tennis Association.
With 20+ years of hands-on experience across every facet of tennis facility operations — staff, retail, retention, programming, marketing, and budgeting — Matt and his seasoned team bring a complete perspective to public tennis management.
Our Nonprofit
THE IMPACT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Changing lives through every swing, step, and serve.
The Impact Community Foundation is our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, created to empower underprivileged youth in Texas and Nigeria through access to sport. Scholarships, coaching, travel support, and equipment help young tennis and pickleball players build skills, confidence, and opportunity.
By breaking down financial barriers, the Foundation creates a pathway to success on and off the court — including programs like Empowering Children in Texas, Buddy Up for Life, Support Nigeria, and ACEing Autism.
Community First
Making sport accessible and affordable for every member of the community.
Quality Instruction
USPTA-certified pros delivering top-tier coaching at every skill level.
Local Presence
10 facilities across Texas and California for convenient, nearby access.
Inclusive Environment
Welcoming players of every age, background, and ability level.
BOB DAY HONORED NATIONALLY
Bob Day Tennis Complex was named one of 41 USTA Outstanding Facility Award winners nationwide in the Public Courts: Large Tennis Centers category, honored at a reception during the 2026 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
“Each one represents the very best of our sport, serving as a welcoming place where people come together.”— Katy Rogers, USTA TexasRead the USTA announcement
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
A track record of excellence, honored by the USTA, USPTA, and the communities we serve.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2026 USTA Outstanding Facility Award — Bob Day Tennis Complex (Public Courts: Large Tennis Centers), honored at the US Open
- 2018 USPTA National Community Service Award — Lessons for Life Recipient
- 2018 USPTA Texas Community Service Award — Lessons For Life Recipient
- 2016 President of the Dallas Professional Tennis Association
- 2015 USPTA Texas Large Tennis Facility Manager of the Year
- 2013 USTA Texas Organization of the Year — Impact Activities
- 2013 Community Service Award for "Hitting The Books" Underprivileged Kids Program
- 2013 Coached 200 school teachers how to coach 25,000 students in North Texas
- 2012–Present: Coached over 15,000 children for non-profit in North Texas
- 2012 USTA Outstanding Large Facility Award — received at US Open
- 2012 USTA No.1 Nationally Featured Facility Award — received at US Open
- 1994–Present: Renewed every City Contract, growing revenues year over year
- Started new tennis programs in 6 schools across the country
- Facilitated a 30% tennis expansion at the Sheraton Harbor Island, San Diego
- Involved with 25+ organizations, clubs, schools, and tennis businesses across the US
- 2010 Liaison between USTA and Sheraton during their annual convention
- USPTA and USTA long-standing members
- 2006 Organizer of exhibition at the $1.3M WTA event, Carlsbad, CA
USTA & USPTA Honors
Multiple national and Texas-level awards for facility operations, programming, and community service.
Trusted Municipal Partner
Managing public tennis assets for the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, McKinney, Garland, Wichita Falls, and Coronado.
Tournaments & Programs
Hundreds of sanctioned tournaments and community events every year, plus programs for 15,000+ children.
OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS
We partner with leading brands and organizations to deliver the best experience for our players.
JOIN THE IMPACT
Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or training for competition, we'd love to see you on the courts.
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