Each June, and other times throughout the year, Brian Vahaly moves to the forefront of the pro tennis conversation. Each year, his perspectives become all the more imperative to, frankly, save young LGBTQ lives.
As a healthy byproduct, kids growing up LGBTQ, whether they recognize that yet or not, can observe his example and know that there's a seat at the table of tennis for them. That they belong alongside other youth and adult players of various racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, and other dimensions of difference.
"It takes a little bit of courage up front, but ultimately, I think we're creating the right building blocks," Vahaly told Tennis United co-host and active pro Vasek Pospisil, noting that there's certainly more work to be done. Here's his full segment on that weekly program: