GoNoodle and USTA Introduce Wheelchair Tennis to Classrooms with Charlie Cooper
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ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Building on a shared commitment to making movement inclusive and welcoming for every child, GoNoodle and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) are bringing the talents and perspective of Junior Grand Slam champion Charlie Cooper to millions of students in elementary classrooms nationwide. This initiative, which coincides with the historic 50th anniversary of wheelchair tennis, aims to inspire children to try something new, build confidence, and celebrate the strengths that make each of us unique.
The partnership between GoNoodle and USTA, which began in 2018, has introduced tennis to children through movement-based entertainment designed for elementary classrooms and families. Through the USTA-powered Net Generation channel, GoNoodle brings tennis-inspired activities into everyday learning, connecting physical activity with teamwork, mindfulness, confidence, and the joy of discovering a new sport.
Two new videos featuring Cooper are set to premiere, starting with Mind on the Match 2.0: Palm-Perfect Reflex with Charlie Cooper, which debuted in October. The latest, We Can Do That!, premieres on November 4th, 2026. These videos are part of a broader effort to introduce children to wheelchair tennis and the lessons of perseverance, focus, and confidence that Cooper embodies.
Charlie Cooper, a professional wheelchair tennis player and Junior Grand Slam champion, represents a new generation of athletes advancing the sport and challenging perceptions of what is possible. Through GoNoodle's programming, students can learn from an accomplished athlete whose experience may differ from their own, but whose lessons about confidence, focus, and perseverance are universal.
GoNoodle is a leading kids' movement and learning platform that helps millions of children move, learn, build confidence, and discover what makes them extraordinary. The platform is used in 86% of U.S. elementary schools and is designed to be inclusive and approachable for children with a range of abilities and skill levels.
The USTA, a not-for-profit organization that invests 100 percent of its proceeds in growing the game, owns and operates the US Open, one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world. The USTA's philanthropic entity, the USTA Foundation, provides grants and scholarships in addition to supporting tennis and education programs nationwide to benefit under-resourced youth through the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network.
Through GoNoodle's programming, the legacy of wheelchair tennis reaches beyond the court and into classrooms. For children encountering wheelchair tennis for the first time, Cooper offers a new perspective on what it means to be a professional athlete, sharing his skills and experiences while demonstrating the importance of confidence, focus, and perseverance.
By introducing children to athletes with different abilities and backgrounds, GoNoodle and USTA encourage curiosity, empathy, and respect. The partnership reinforces a powerful message: everyone has something valuable to contribute, both on and off the court.