Grassroots Soccer Clinics Tuesdays, 9/15 – 10/6

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!

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Now introducing: Fall Academy! Aug. 10 – Nov. 5

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…

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Donate $25 to Support our Back-to-School Initiative!

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!

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Covid-19 Food Relief for Families

In addition to providing virtual programming to keep youth active, connected to their coach-mentors and on track with their post-secondary goals, we have identified food security as a critical need for our families. Most recently, we provided nearly 500 meals to Heart of the City families through a partnership with Green Town Tavern. We assembled…

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David Motley receives IYSA Volunteer of the Year award

Congratulations to Heart of the City Board Member, coach, and volunteer extraordinaire David Motley on being named Volunteer of the Year at the 2020 Illinois Youth Soccer award banquet.  David, thank you so much for all that you do for Heart of the City. We would not be where we are today as an organization without your hard…

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