MCB Tennis Foundation Announces 2025 “Little Mo” Tournament Schedule
The Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation has announced its 2025 “Little Mo” tournament series schedule.
The press release reads:
The “Little Mo” is truly a “one of a kind” tournament for young tennis players held in honor of tennis legend Maureen “Little Mo” Connolly Brinker. Our events are focused on new friendships, great sportsmanship, and competitive matches – approximately 2,500 youngsters from over 70 different countries each year. We hope you and your family will be able to join us!
The “Little Mo” began in 1976 as a local tournament for Dallas youngsters and later grew to include players from all over Texas. In 1998, it expanded nationwide and became known as the “Road to the Little Mo Nationals”, one of the premier series of junior tournaments for girls and boys ages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. The Road is now in its 28th year as a yearlong circuit of regional and national tournaments for players who reside in the USA and its territories. It is the only circuit of its kind for talented, high-performance girls and boys in the United States who compete against others born in the same year.
The Road will begin in the spring and summer with the four “Little Mo” Regionals (North, South, East, West) held in different cities across the United States. Yellow (regular) ball divisions will be offered for girls and boys ages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in addition to a green dot option for ages 8, 9, and 10. The top four yellow ball players (semifinalists) in each age division from each regional tournament will advance to the prestigious “Little Mo” Nationals in Austin, Texas from September 26-29, 2025. These players will form a 16-size draw in each age division at the Nationals. The top 160 players who reach the Nationals are the youngest and brightest future stars in American tennis!
We are looking forward to seeing all of our players again this year and welcoming new families for all of the fun, festivities, and memories on and off the tennis court!
Thank you so much for your support of the “Little Mo” and a special thank you to our tournament sites, volunteers, and proud sponsors: Jersey Mike’s Subs (“Title Sponsor”), Tennis Competitors of Dallas (TCD), Wilson Sporting Goods Company (“Official Racquet, String, and Ball”), Lucky in Love Kids (“Official Apparel”), Ethos School (“Official Sponsor”), Palm Beach County Sports Commission (PBCSC), and Arlington Sports Commission (ASC).
“Little Mo” East Regionals
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
April 26-28, 2025
“Little Mo” South Regionals
Arlington Tennis Center
Arlington, Texas
May 24-26, 2025
“Little Mo” West Regionals
Berkeley Tennis Club
Berkeley, California
July 19-21, 2025
“Little Mo” North Regionals
Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning
Bronx, New York
August 31 – September 2, 2025
28th Annual “Little Mo” Nationals
Austin Tennis Academy
Austin, Texas
September 26-29, 2025
2025 “Little Mo” Internationals (Colorado, New Jersey, Florida)
In 2006, MCB created the “Little Mo” Internationals for USA players to experience different styles of play and meet others from various countries and cultures from around the world. This flagship event was first held in Texas and it has evolved over the years into three different tournaments held in Colorado, New Jersey, and Florida. Today, the Internationals attract thousands of talented girls and boys (ages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12) who travel from across the United States and worldwide to compete against others born in the same year. The “Big Mo” divisions have also been added in Colorado and Florida for ages 13, 14, 15, and 16. These unique events are held at some of the most prominent and historic tennis clubs in the United States, which helps to create an unforgettable experience and enjoyable vacation for the entire family. There are also many fun tourist attractions and sights to see near our three international tournaments such as Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, US Open, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, Disney World, Epcot, and beautiful beaches.
This year, our host sites will be the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado (July 4-9), the West Orange Tennis Club in West Orange, New Jersey (August 16-20), and the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (December 5-10). In Colorado and Florida, yellow (regular) ball divisions will be offered for girls and boys ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 in addition to a green dot option for ages 8, 9, and 10. In New Jersey, yellow (regular) ball divisions will be offered for girls and boys ages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in addition to a green dot option for ages 8, 9, and 10. The “Big Mo” divisions for ages 13, 14, 15, and 16 will not be offered due to limited courts in New Jersey. All players will have an opportunity to participate in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles in addition to many exciting and memorable activities such as the Player Clinic, Player Parade, Group Photo, Opening Ceremony, Player Gift Exchange tradition, “Mo” Coins, Player Party, “Little Mo/Big Mo” Booth, and much more. Last year, the “Little Mo” Internationals in Florida featured approximately 600 players from over 60 different countries and territories worldwide!
12th Annual “Little Mo” Internationals in Colorado
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colorado
July 4-9, 2025
14th Annual “Little Mo” Internationals in New Jersey
West Orange Tennis Club
West Orange, New Jersey
August 16-20, 2025
19th Annual “Little Mo” Internationals in Florida
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
December 5-10, 2025
2025 “Little Mo” Slam
Win the Tallest Trophy in Junior Tennis (6 Feet Tall)!
Have you ever dreamed of winning the tallest trophy in junior tennis? In 2013, MCB created the ultimate challenge for any player (ages 8-12) to win the “Little Mo” Slam. The Slam was created in honor of Maureen Connolly’s Grand Slam win in 1953 – winning all four major championships (Australian, French, Wimbledon, and US Open) in the same calendar year. If a “Little Mo” player can win their yellow ball division at all three “Little Mo” Internationals (Colorado, New Jersey, Florida) in the same year, they will receive the tallest trophy in junior tennis (6 feet tall) and the title of “Little Mo” Slam Champion! The Slam continues this year with the 1st leg held at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado (July 4-9). The 2nd leg will be held at the West Orange Tennis Club in West Orange, New Jersey (August 16-20). The 3rd and final leg will be held at the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (December 5-10). There have been 12 players who have accomplished this magnificent feat in the past 12 years. We hope you will join us for one or more of our international tournaments this year! Any “Little Mo” or “Big Mo” player who wins their yellow ball division (Singles only) at the “Little Mo” Internationals (Colorado, New Jersey, Florida) will receive a special travel grant during the tournament – more details to be announced at the tournament!
These travel grants are sponsored by the Tennis Competitors of Dallas (TCD) in Dallas, Texas and we are so thankful for their continued support of junior tennis!
