Intentional Sports is a nonprofit organization that stands committed to inspiring Chicagoās 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.
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.
The Intentional Sports campus is located at 1841 N Laramie Ave in the Austin neighborhood. Surrounding communities include Belmont Cragin, Humboldt Park, and Hermosa. We are dedicated to integrating into this community in every way possible, while also inviting suburban children and families to compete and find enjoyment alongside the West Side youth.
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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.
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Intentional Sports would not be where we are today without collaborating with these amazing organizations that share our values and our vision.
If you would like to partner with us, reach out below.
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Several written news outlets have taken notice of our project! Read some of these articles to learn more details about some of our specific partnerships with amazing organizations and people like the Chicago Fire and Jason Heyward.
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