Thank You to Our Sponsor – Watkins Mechanical!A huge thank you to Watkins Mechanical for sponsoring this episode! If you're in need of top-quality HVAC services in the Beaufort area, look no further. Whether it’s repairs, maintenance, or a brand-new system, their expert team has you covered.📞 Call them at (843) 476-6970🌐 Visit their website: watkinsmechanical.net━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎾 Chambers Chatter Ep. 10 – Giving Back Through Tennis: Larry’s Mission 🎾In this episode of Chambers Chatter, we highlight Larry Sheper, a lifelong tennis coach from Beaufort SC who is known for giving back through tennis. Larry’s mission has impacted hundreds of kids through his free tennis clinics, nonprofit work, and dedication to the Beaufort community.As the founder of Sheperd Tennis and Learning Academy and the One Love Tennis program, Larry shares his inspiring journey from local player to tennis champion, his work as a tennis mentor, and his legacy of community outreach. His passion for youth tennis has helped shape the lives of players from age 2 to 93.If you're interested in tennis stories, community leadership, or supporting local heroes, this episode is a must-watch.📍 Based in Beaufort, SC📞 Contact: 843-441-2935🏫 Learn more: Sheperd Tennis and Learning Academy✅ Topics in this video:Giving back through tennisTennis coach Larry SheperYouth tennis in Beaufort SCOne Love Tennis programTennis champion storyFree tennis clinicTennis mentor impactCommunity outreach through sports━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Chapters:00:00 – Welcome to Episode 10 of Chambers Chatter00:11 – Meet Larry Sheper: Beaufort’s Tennis Icon00:34 – Growing Up in Beaufort & Finding Tennis01:08 – From High School to College Tennis at Grambling State01:21 – Competing on the Satellite Tour01:33 – Returning Home & Becoming a Certified Tennis Instructor01:56 – Coaching at Green View Park & Benedict College02:18 – Training at the International Tennis Academy in Miami02:30 – Returning to Beaufort to Give Back Through Tennis02:44 – A Family Legacy: Generations of Tennis Players03:17 – Inspired by His Uncle’s Opportunity04:02 – Starting Tennis at 13 & Staying Injury-Free04:23 – Daily Clinics and Community Engagement04:45 – Free Saturday Clinics: Snacks, Gear, and Mentorship05:21 – Reaching All Skill Levels & Ages05:43 – “Everybody is Somebody” – The One Love Tennis Philosophy05:55 – Childhood Memories Growing Up in Beaufort06:39 – Gullah Festival & Community Life07:11 – Serving Beyond Tennis: Feeding the Homeless, Supporting Veterans07:59 – Summer Camps Across the Lowcountry08:34 – Tennis for Toddlers: Starting Young08:45 – Still Competing: 28 National Clay Court Titles09:29 – International Play: Representing Beaufort in Mexico City10:02 – Coaching at Beaufort Academy: 7 State Championships11:06 – A Shoutout to Sponsor: Watkins Mechanical11:18 – Behind the Scenes: Volunteers and Board Support11:42 – Hosting the Shepherd’s Tennis Out-of-School Tournament12:15 – How to Volunteer or Donate to Support the Mission12:47 – Coaching Students from Age 2 to 9313:41 – Remembering a Longtime Student and Local Legend14:28 – Family Support & Daughter’s Tennis Journey15:03 – His Mother’s Unique Way of Supporting Him15:38 – Life Lessons After a Tough Loss16:46 – Winning His First Water Festival Tournament17:10 – Seeing Arthur Ashe & the Inspiration to Teach18:04 – Meeting Althea Gibson & a Call to Serve the Community18:49 – Earning Coaching Certification & Starting the Mission19:13 – Facing Doubt and Choosing Tennis Over Baseball20:32 – Full Circle: Proving the Doubters Wrong20:56 – 20 Water Festival Wins & Legacy in Beaufort21:08 – Final Thoughts on Giving Back & Staying Local21:19 – How to Get Involved with the Sheperd Tennis and Learning Academy21:34 – Closing Thoughts & Thank You to Larry Sheper