EDUCATIONAL SPORTS INTERNATIONAL

Sign up your child for a great soccer experience with Educational Sports International. Your 4-6 year old child will be registered with our introduction to soccer class. We will offer two separate sessions - Session 1- Thursdays & Fridays from 3:45-4:45 & Session 2- Thursdays & Fridays 5:00-6:00. We will start Thursday, April 24th & Friday April 25th & continue for 5 total weeks THRU May 29th & 30th (with June 5th & 6th as rain dates if necessary). Each session will focus on teaching new soccer skills. The first half of the session will focus on soccer skills instruction and training and the second half of the session will be scrimmage activity. You can pay right here online.

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Empowering Youth Through Sports Management Excellence

Educational Sports International specializes in organizing youth sports soccer leagues, fostering a love for being a part of a team and participating in a great team game in the heart of Chicago.

Sign up your child for a great soccer experience with Educational Sports International. Your 4-6 year old child will be registered with our introduction to soccer class. We will offer two separate sessions - Session 1- Thursdays & Fridays from 3:45-4:45 & Session 2- Thursdays & Fridays 5:00-6:00. We will start Thursday, April 24th & Friday April 25th. The sessions will continue for 5 total weeks- May 1st & 2nd, May 8th & 9th, May 15th & 16th, May 22nd & 23rd, May 29th & 30th (with June 5th & 6th as rain dates if necessary). Each session will focus on teaching new soccer skills. The first half of the session will focus on soccer skills instruction and training and the second half of the session will be scrimmage activity. Every participant will receive a jersey, an end of season team medal and a pizza party.

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Empowering Youth Through Sports Management Excellence

Specializing in youth sports leagues and events management in Chicago.

Educational Sports International prides itself on thorough sports instruction with an emphasis on teamwork, skills instruction and fun.

Our organization is lead by Brad Carlson, a Physical Education Teacher and coach with over 25 years of experience. Brad brings enthusiasm to our program and enjoys leading kids in sports.

It is also lead by our Chief Operating Officer of Programming, Joe Henry, with twice the years of experience. Mr. Henry has dedicated his professional career to educating and working with young people in sports. He has most recently worked for the Chicago Park District and in partnership with Manchester City Football Club. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and successful in planning, strategizing and completing top level programs. ESI is fortunate to have Joe as a top level executive in its programming.

Recent Organizational Experience

Extensive experience in park and school districts across Chicago and suburbs.

Focused on community engagement.

Chicago Park District

2015 - Present

Collaborated with local authorities to enhance community recreational facilities and programs. Offered multiple youth programs that revolved around the game of soccer. Worked in conjunction with an English Premier League Football youth development program.

School District 39

2023 - Present

Experience as the head coach of the 7/8th grade co-ed varsity soccer team since August 2023. Developed practice outlines, activities and schedules to support athlete engagement, growth and development.