The Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation is proud to announce that Ethos School is the "Official Sponsor" of the 2024 "Little Mo" East Regionals in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; the 13th Annual "Little Mo" Internationals in West Orange, New Jersey; the 27th Annual "Little Mo" Nationals in Austin, Texas; and the 18th Annual "Little Mo" Internationals in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida!

"Ethos is excited for the opportunity to be part of the prestigious and legendary Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation in our efforts to support junior tennis," said Scott Hutchinson, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Ethos School. "'Little Mo' is the gold standard and we are proud to be part of the rich and historical tradition that they have built. Our partnership will allow Ethos to support all junior players competing in 'Little Mo' on their educational journey by providing online school options for players looking for high-quality course content in a flexible environment tailored to student-athletes."

"We are so proud to announce Ethos as an 'Official Sponsor' of the 'Little Mo' tournaments, and we look forward to working with their fine online school in connecting young talented tennis players with outstanding academics," said Carol Weyman, MCB Executive Vice President. "Ethos provides an ideal way for high level players to continue their education while traveling and competing in tournaments throughout the school year."

About Ethos School:

Ethos is an innovative online school with high-quality, flexible online courses tailored to student-athletes' individual needs. They provide online classes for grades 4-12 as well as an AI-based personal tutor, TrekAI. Ethos is next-level learning for next-level athletes. Learn more at: www.ethosschool.org/athletes.

"Ethos is the perfect educational platform for our daughter's tennis training and school priorities. With weekly assignments and interactive video sessions with genuine teachers, it offers a normal classroom experience. One of her teachers even recognized her on TV during the Australian Open, which made her feel valued and supported beyond the online classroom environment." - Mark (Ethos parent)

Win a Complimentary Entry to the 11th Annual "Little Mo" Internationals in Colorado Springs, Colorado (June 28 - July 3, 2024)!

How to Enter the Raffle:

Register your player for the "Little Mo" Internationals in Colorado no later than Friday, June 7 to receive one entry in the raffle. To register, please click here. *Players who have already registered for the Colorado international tournament will automatically receive one entry in the raffle.

Additional Entries in the Raffle:

1. Post our Colorado ad on Instagram and tag: @littlemoclub on your story for 5 additional entries in the raffle (limit 1 tag per player - see ad below).
2. Sign up for an Ethos School course for 10 additional entries in the raffle (limit 1 course per player - more details below).
3. Schedule a complimentary Academic Counseling Session with Ethos School for 10 additional entries in the raffle (limit 1 session per player - more details below).

Raffle Deadline:

The deadline for raffle entries is Friday, June 7 at 11:30pm (Central Time).

Raffle Winner Announcement:

We will announce the lucky winner on Tuesday, June 11 on the "Little Mo" Club Instagram page (@littlemoclub).

Good Luck in the Raffle!

Come Join Us in Colorado Springs for a Fun Family Vacation, Outstanding Tennis, and the 1st Leg of the "Little Mo" Slam!

11th Annual "Little Mo" Internationals in Colorado

U.S. Air Force Academy

Colorado Springs, Colorado

June 28 - July 3, 2024

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 7 at 11:30pm (Central Time)

Fun Things to Do in Colorado: Take the cog railway to the top of Pikes Peak, see the beautiful red rock formations at the Garden of the Gods and the waterfalls at Seven Falls, enjoy a spa day or a round of golf at the historic Broadmoor Hotel (a 5-star resort), tour the Air Force Academy and Cadet Chapel, check out the U.S. Olympic Training Center, visit the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo or enjoy the Cave of the Winds! Also, Denver is a 1.5-hour drive north of Colorado Springs where you can see the Colorado State Capitol, tour the U.S. Mint, visit the museums and aquarium or experience some river rafting and hiking!

"Little Mo/Big Mo" Perks: Activated!

As an "Official Sponsor", Ethos School would like to give all of our "Little Mo" and "Big Mo" players some special perks! Specifically, they will be waiving their $95 enrollment fee in addition to offering all players a complimentary Academic Counseling Session!

Perk #1: Get your $95 enrollment fee waived at checkout

As a part of the Ethos School family, your child will grow, learn, and be challenged in engaging online courses. Their high-quality courses include an extensive catalog of Advanced Placement courses, seven World Languages, and multiple Dual Credit courses. Additionally, Ethos teachers routinely maintain an 80% AP test pass rate, compared to 60% nationally.

Enroll for the Fall Semester by August 7th to have your enrollment fee waived at checkout!

Do you have any questions about enrollment or specific courses? If so, please send an email to: info@ethosschool.org. You can also call 1-833-333-8467 (ext. 1) and one of the Ethos representatives will get in touch with you.

To have your $95 enrollment fee waived and your enrolled course count for additional entries in the raffle, you must send an email to Scott Hutchinson at: SHutchinson@ethosschool.org. Please note that cancelled courses will not count for additional entries.

Perk #2: Plan out your child's academic journey by scheduling a complimentary Academic Counseling Session

Click on the button below to schedule a complimentary Academic Counseling Session with Dr. Crystal Downs, Ethos School Academic Dean, to plan out your child's academic journey. All families will have the opportunity to discuss specific courses, teachers, and any other questions they may have about Ethos.

To have your scheduled session count for additional entries in the raffle, you must send an email to Scott Hutchinson at: SHutchinson@ethosschool.org. Please note that cancelled sessions will not count for additional entries.

Check out the Ethos School academic course list for 4th-12th grade students:

A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors:

The "Little Mo" tournaments are hosted by MCB in memory of its tennis champion namesake, Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker. Born in San Diego, Maureen became the first woman to achieve the Grand Slam of tennis in 1953 by winning all four major championships (Australian, French, Wimbledon, and US Open) in the same year. She was well-known for her powerful groundstrokes from the baseline, which earned her the famous nickname "Little Mo" - a comparison to the explosive firepower of the battleship USS Missouri, also known as "Big Mo". Only five players in the history of tennis have won the calendar Grand Slam, and Maureen is still the only American woman and the youngest at age 18 to have accomplished this magnificent feat. She won an amazing nine consecutive championship titles (three US, three Wimbledon, two French, one Australian - undefeated in 50 matches).

Unfortunately, her spectacular career would be short-lived due to a horseback riding accident in 1954. While she could no longer compete at an elite level, Maureen's legacy as a legendary tennis star would continue through the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation (MCB). Founded in 1968 with her dear friend Nancy Jeffett, MCB's mission would be the promotion and support of junior tennis development worldwide. That same year, she was inducted into the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. Sadly, Maureen lost her valiant battle with cancer the following year and passed away at the young age of 34. Although her tennis career only spanned three years, many premier sportswriters consider Maureen Connolly to be the finest of all female players for her achievements on and off the court. In 2019, she was honored by the United States Postal Service with her very own "Little Mo" Commemorative Forever Stamp.

Today, MCB continues to support the growth of junior tennis by organizing numerous "Little Mo" tournaments throughout the United States annually for talented girls and boys (ages 8-16). These events are designed to provide outstanding competition at the regional, national, and international level while also encouraging players to develop new friendships, learn good sportsmanship, and most of all, have fun. The "Little Mo" tournaments are also unique in that young players have the opportunity to gauge their ability against others born in the same year from around the world (i.e., 8's play 8's, 9's play 9's). MCB strives to empower young athletes by giving travel grants, "Mo" Coins for prizes, and also Sportsmanship and Kindness awards to deserving individuals in honor of Maureen's legacy. The Foundation also contributes financially to many notable programs including the National Junior Tennis League for inner-city youth and Invest In A Child for deaf and wheelchair tennis.

Over the years, many well-known collegiate players and famous tennis professionals have participated in the "Little Mo" tournaments including Andy Roddick, Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Belinda Bencic, Madison Keys, Leylah Fernandez, Dominic Thiem, Emma Raducanu, Sebastian Korda, Christopher Eubanks, Jenson Brooksby, Brandon Nakashima, Vasek Pospisil, Borna Coric, Mackie McDonald, Denis Kudla, Ryan Harrison, Taylor Townsend, Donald Young, Steve Johnson, Sofia Kenin, CiCi Bellis, and Ana Konjuh among many others. Roddick won the "Little Mo" in 1992 (age 10) and he said, "the 'Little Mo' was my first big win!" Gauff won the "Little Mo" in 2012 (age 8) and she said, "the 'Little Mo' is where the belief began." This is all wonderful news for junior tennis and we are so proud that the "Little Mo" continues to be one of the most popular events for young players around the world.

MCB has promoted the development of junior tennis for over 55 years and continues to benefit countless numbers of young players worldwide. It is our mission to provide a special and meaningful experience at all of our events while also inspiring outstanding attributes at a young age such as fair play, good character, integrity, sportsmanship, kindness, giving back, and an "attitude of gratitude". Thank you so much for your support of the "Little Mo" tournaments and the legacy of Maureen Connolly Brinker. Thousands of players compete in the "Little Mo" tournaments annually and we hope to see even more youngsters play this wonderful "sport for a lifetime" this year. We would also very much appreciate your help in spreading the word about the "Little Mo" so we can continue to impact future generations of young players. The MCB Tennis Foundation is led by its directors: Cindy Brinker Simmons (President), Brenda Brinker Bottum (Vice President), and Elizabeth Jeffett (Vice President). Carol Weyman (Executive Vice President), Matthew Cody (Tournament Operations Manager), and Tiffany Hollebeck (Tournament Operations Coordinator) organize the "Little Mo" tournaments. For more information about the "Little Mo", please visit our MCB website at: www.mcbtennis.org and click on "Tournaments". Play "Mo" Tennis!

We hope you will find some time to enjoy the 1978 "Little Mo" movie (made for TV) about Maureen Connolly. The movie is about 2.5 hours long and features some major movie stars like Mark Harmon, Leslie Nielsen, and Glynnis O'Connor. It is a wonderful movie for the entire family and is very inspirational for young players who love the game of tennis. Thank you so much for sharing the "Little Mo" story with your child as it will help make their "Little Mo" experience more meaningful.

To watch the "Little Mo" movie, please click on the popcorn icon!