Baldwin School Tennis Coach Makes Unique Offer

Baldwin School Tennis coach Jeff Sacks wants to keep the Valley Forge Elementary School tennis courts from being removed, and he's willing to put his money where his mouth is.

"To prevent demolition of the tennis courts, I will pay for any and all costs to maintain the courts at Valley Forge Elementary school," Sacks wrote in an email to Patch.

The offer comes in response to Tredyffrin-Easttown School District's plans to remove the courts to avoid maintenance costs and offset new parking spaces at the school. A demolition scheduled for March 23 was postponed hours beforehand in response to a community outcry.

Sacks lives within walking distance of the courts and plays on them frequently. He said the courts are necessary for people like him who don't belong to country clubs and can only use public courts. 

There is one condition attached to his offer, and one request. He'll take on the financial responsibility only if the district gives him discretion as to what maintenance is necessary. He would also ask to rename the courts.

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