Tolu Adeleye: Spreading Passion for Tennis and Life

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Summary
For Tolu Adeleye, opportunity is a gift to be nurtured and shared, and sports are a way to even the playing field for kids around the world. That’s why he co-founded AJ Tennis Academy International, using tennis to help kids in emerging economies achieve their potential.

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Tolu Adeleye

Highlights

• While he was born in the U.S., Tolu Adeleye grew up in Nigeria. At the age of 15 he was given the choice to stay with his family or to move back to the U.S. and support himself. He chose to set out on his own.
• He co-founded the AJ Tennis Academy International with a goal to build a world class tennis academy in an emerging country, providing new opportunities for kids.
• A car accident a few years ago left Tolu with a significant brain injury from which he is still recovering, but he is still traveling and working toward his dream for the Academy.
• He is driven everyday by the idea that opportunity is all about inspiration and opening people’s eyes to their own potential.