West Haven Sports Club

West Haven Sports Club

The West Haven Sports Club began in 2007 after a great response to a Pitch, Hit and Run competition sponsored by Pepsi. Out of that cometition grew two baseball teams for 30 youth participants. Their interest led to an effort to "take back" the baseball diamond where community youth had lost lives on a field underutilized for many years. The West Haven Sports Club brought baseball back to the community after 40 years of absence. Baseball was a hit!

Since then, the Sports Club has expanded to serve more than 400 youth annually. In addition to baseball, we now offer softball, boxing and basketball as well as special events that include archery and swimming.  

The Sports Club uses sports as a vehicle to build self-esteem, conifdence and provide life-skills training through mentoring.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide sports programs to boys and girls with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, academic achievment and the diverse career opportunities available in the field.

Sports Programs

• Basketball  
• Baseball  
• Boxing  
• Softball  
• Football   
• Archery  

Internship Program
We provide internship opportunities for Sports Club alums ages 16 and older as assistant coaches and team managers

Sports Training Opportunities
Youth can participate in a number of sports training and demonstration oportunities throughout the year. Boys and girls are invited to learn new skills in sports that are not traditionally offered in urban communities.

Training Activities

• Chicago White Sox Training Academy
• Basketball Training Camp
• Referee Camp

Other Programs
In additions to sports, we offer programs through Youth in Action that focus on fitness, creative thinking and collaboration among peers

• Dance
• Music & Entertainment
• Young Entrpreneurs Program
• Mable Manning Garden Project
• Math and Science
• Youth Employment
• Mentoring
• Youth Voice

 For more information, please contact Oji Eggleston, oji@nearwestsidecdc.org or (312) 738-2280