Intentional Sports | Youth Sports Programming in Chicago

Intentional Sports is a nonprofit organization that stands committed to inspiring Chicago’s youth through the power of sports. Our mission is to provide equitable opportunities in sports, wellness, arts, and education through programming that is rooted in excellence, respect, and service.

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Updates and Events

Discover some of the latest updates and events we've got at Intentional Sports!

Chicago Fire FC break ground on new youth community center in west side neighborhood | MLSSoccer.com

Former Chicago Cubs Star Jason Heyward Kicks off Partnership With Intentional Sports

Who We Are

A child on the west side is 6x more likely to quit sports due to costs

Who We Are

There are real problems in the city of Chicago. Luckily, we are problem solvers by nature.

Intentional Sports is located at 1841 N Laramie Ave in Chicago. We transformed 10 acres that were vacant for 45 years into a vibrant campus for sports, education, and wellness because we believe everyone deserves the chance to PLAY.

FOR THE COMMUNITY

WORLD-CLASS campus

SAFE-HAVEN FOR CHILDREN

SEE WHAT MAKES THE INTENTIONAL SPORTS CAMPUS DIFFERENT

Who we are

our team

The leadership team at Intentional Sports consists of former athletes, businesspeople, and creative visionaries; but the common thread connecting us all is our passion for creating community and building bridges to change.

meet the team