Tennis & Opportunity for Liberia

Support Alfred Saah Kandakai Jr.'s Tennis Mission in Liberia

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From a Refugee Camp to a

Mission of Opportunity

My name is Alfred Saah Kandakai Jr. I was born in Liberia and started playing tennis at age five in a refugee camp in Ghana. We had no proper courts, no gear, and no real support but we had passion. I was lucky. My father was my first coach, and that saved us money on lessons we couldn’t afford. He believed in me when tennis seemed out of reach.

At age 13, I left everything I knew - my family, my friends, and my home—to come to the United States for a better future. I trained at Academia Sánchez-Casal in Barcelona and Florida. I also received help from Mamba Point Hotel and NJTL of Trenton, who gave me the support and equipment I needed.

It was hard being in a new country, even though I had family here like my mom. I still felt alone and missed home every day. But I stayed focused and used that struggle to push forward.

Every Gift Builds Opportunity

Help Coach Alfred go back to Liberia in 2026 to launch the AlSaah Tennis Academy - Liberia Initiative. Your donation goes directly towards rackets, shoes, balls, tennis gear, coaching & mentorship, fixing & building tennis courts, and creating travel opportunities for competition.

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Why This Matters Now

Now, I run AlSaah Tennis Academy in West Windsor, New Jersey. Our program helps young athletes build skill, character, and confidence.

But I haven’t forgotten where I came from.

In January 2026, I plan to go back to Liberia to launch the AlSaah Tennis Academy – Liberia Initiative.

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What Your Support Makes Possible

Your donation directly helps us:

Provide rackets, shoes, balls, and essential tennis equipment:

• Offer consistent coaching and mentorship

• Repair and build safe, playable tennis courts

• Create opportunities for travel and competition

I know what it’s like to dream without access.
I know how much just one opportunity can change a life.

With your support, we can create those opportunities—together.

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Your donation helps us create access to tennis, mentorship, and opportunity for young players who would otherwise never step on a court.

Every contribution supports equipment, coaching, court development, and the growth of AlSaah Tennis Academy — both here and in communities that need it most.

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