The Chicago Hellcats is a Competitive Youth Travel-based organization that offers youth football and cheer to kids from all over the city of Chicago. Our home is West Chatham Park located on the city's south side, but we field children from all over the city, surrounding suburbs, and neighboring Indiana. In addition to teaching the game of football, we offer year-round mentoring and tutoring. Developing scholar-athletes is our primary objective. We participate in the Spring and Fall Seasons and train in the Winter and Summer. We keep our youth busy and engaged. Please note that there are no refunds.

We stand apart by being highly successful without sacrificing sportsmanship, character or integrity. We uplift and empower our athletes by providing the following:

- That our athletes are coached using the principles of positive coaching

- That our kids have fun at practice and games.

- That our kids feel like an important part of the team regardless of performance.

- That our kids learn "Life lessons" that have value beyond the playing field.

- That our kids learn the skills, tactics and strategies of the game and improves as a player.


Our program plays in two different Leagues; The Chicagoland Unlimited AYF.

In addition to sports, we offer year round mentoring and tutoring as well. Developing scholar athletes is our main objective.

Our Coaches are USA Football Certified and background checked as well as our staff members. 

Our mission is to set the standard in sports  in the state of Illinois. We use sports as a tool to gather, organize, mentor, motivate and educate our youth. . 

Our commitment is to leaders to our communities, constantly improving our services, bridging communities and families of all backgrounds. 

Our unwavering commitment to supporting our kids is our guide as we continue to improve and innovate, so our youth can foster a love for the game for generations to come.