About CTS Youth

Our story, our mission, and the community we serve.

CTS Youth Sports team members
Est. 2019 Chicago, Illinois
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CTS Youth Sports program photo
CTS Youth Sports program photo
CTS Youth Sports program photo
Our Story

One Team. One Family.

📋 501(c)(3) · Tax ID: 20-3866419 · Tax-deductible

CTS Youth Sports was founded in 2019 with a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves access to the life-changing benefits of youth sports — regardless of socioeconomic background, race, gender, religion, or ability.

Based in the Chicago area, we've grown from a grassroots initiative into a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 500+ young athletes across multiple sports programs.

"Changing the world, one youth at a time."

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Our Journey

How We
Got Here.

From a small community initiative to a certified nonprofit impacting hundreds of lives.

2019
Founded
CTS Youth Sports launches in Chicago with a mission to make youth athletics accessible to all.
2020
501(c)(3) Status
Officially recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit, opening doors to grants and tax-deductible donations.
2022
Expansion
Grew to 12+ active sports programs serving youth across soccer, basketball, football, and baseball.
Today
500+ Youth Served
Continuing to grow our reach, programs, and community partnerships to empower more youth every season.

Our Values

Teamwork
Winning and growing together
Discipline
Building lifelong habits
Perseverance
Pushing through adversity
Leadership
Shaping future leaders
Integrity
Doing what's right always
Inclusion
Every child belongs here
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Our Community

Who We Serve.

CTS Youth Sports programs are open to youth of all backgrounds, abilities, and skill levels.

Young Athletes
Ages 5–18 of all skill levels and backgrounds
Families
Affordable programs with no child turned away for cost
Schools
Partnering with local schools for in-school programs
Businesses
Corporate sponsors and community partners
Volunteers
Coaches, mentors, and event helpers welcome
Alumni
Former participants giving back to the community
The People Behind The Mission

Meet Our Team.

Dedicated leaders working every day to empower youth through sport.

Steven

Steven

Executive Director
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Stand with us.
Stand with every child.

Changing the world, one youth at a time.

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