Joy Eleby, Tennis Champ, BSN, RN
Joy Eleby is available for injury prevention consultations for anyone interested in longevity as they improve their tennis game.
Background:
Born and raised in Southwest Atlanta. In 1999, Coach William "Wink "Fulton gave me a scholarship to McGhee Tennis camp Center for three summers camp because my family couldn't afford it. Now I'm back to return the favor to the community that made me who I am.
Youth Athletic Development
Joy received a McGhee Tennis Center scholarship in 1999 that changed her life. She couldn't afford tennis camp, and Coach Wink Fulton gave her an opportunity.
Now she advocate for the Agape Foundation to provide those same scholarships to the next generation of Southwest Atlanta athletes.
Expertise:
17 years as Registered Nurse (Trauma ICU at a L1 Trauma facility Grady Hospital)
USRSA Certification Candidate Racquet Stringer
2022 USTA/NTRP 3.0 Doubles Silver National Champion
2023 USTA/NTRP 3.0 Singles National Finalist
5-time USTA/NTRP National competitor
Leadership:
Founder, CEO, Baseline & Greens
Agape Academy/Foundation Board Member
Bethune-Cookman University (Class VP '08, Atlanta Alumni Association Social Media Manager)
Trauma ICU and Quality RN Specialist, Grady Hospital
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
4 time USTA Team Captain
Alzheimer's Caregiver
As a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer's Joy understands the connection between racquet sports and longevity (including brain health). Baseline & Greens aims to build athletic services along with health awareness and education in the Southwest Atlanta region that has been unavailable to previous generations.
Alzheimer's Awareness & Prevention
The Purple Thread
Longevity. Performance. Impact.
Purple represents Alzheimer's awareness. Research shows racquet sports reduce cognitive decline risk by 47% through balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health. Athletic longevity and brain health are inseparable—which is why we're committed to keeping Atlanta athletes playing longer.
We also advocate for youth athletic scholarships at McGhee Tennis Center, ensuring the next generation has access to summer camps and training. We direct our community to support the Agape Foundation's scholarship programs.
The purple strings in your racquet connect health, opportunity, and community—resources Southwest Atlanta deserves but hasn't always had access to.
Every purple string reminds us: we're playing the Long Game together.
How Tennis Helps
Balance & Strength: Racquet sports improve coordination and physical stability, which decline with cognitive disease
Mind-Body Connection: The quick decision-making and hand-eye coordination required in tennis keeps the brain engaged
Cardiovascular Exercise: Tennis is one of the most effective cardiovascular activities for brain health
Hydration & Nutrition: Proper athlete nutrition supports both physical and cognitive longevity
Baseline and Greens Foundation
Please stay tuned for updates. We are in the process of getting out 501c3 status in order totake donations for Alzheimer’s Disease