Posts by Leah Perri

To meet the current needs of our families, Heart of the City has transformed our program center into a Learning Lab during the Covid-19 pandemic, following strict social-distancing protocols. This program provides our student-athletes with a safe space to conduct their e-learning with staff supervision and support, high-speed internet, and snacks/lunches. Interested in making a…

On September 24th, our student-athletes attended a College Soccer Recruitment presentation with recruitment specialist Rob Kettle as well as Calumet College of Saint Joseph women’s and men’s head coach and College of Lake County women’s and men’s head coaches. Student-athletes had a chance to talk with the coaches and ask questions about the college recruitment…

We are pleased to offer a new, fun & energetic recreational program with a strong emphasis on developing ball mastery. Join us for Grassroots Soccer Clinics Tuesdays at the Waukegan Sports Park. Open to players of all skill levels. Illinois “Return to Sports” protocol strictly enforced. Register your player by 9/14!

Sign up your child for our Fall Academy — a soccer program and Fall Learning Lab for in-person e-learning support. **Staff, coaches & tutors will be following strict Covid-19 protocol with all the on field and e-learning activities.  NOTE: If you already registered your player for the 2020-21 travel season, we will apply your registration and…

Help us close the gap for youth in our programs in need of school supplies this Fall now through September 1! Your generous gift is tax deductible. Donate here. Interested in donating items in-kind? Items must be in NEW condition. Contact leah@heartofthecitysports.org to coordinate an item drop-off. Thank you for your support!