Chicago Mudcats Sport & Social Club

The Chicago Mudcats Sport & Social Club is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing Chicago's youth through service, sports and scholarship. Originally known as Do it Right Baseball, the club was founded in 2009 by former Northern Illinois University baseball player and Lane Tech High School Pitching Coach Justin Stringer. Since 2009, the Mudcats organization has grown from a one-week summer camp to the multi-faceted dynamic sports club it is today.

Currently more than 140 youth participate in Mudcats' brand of travel boys' baseball and girls' fast-pitch softball which touts inclusivity and diversity, and is geared to developing youth of character through competition. Additionally, the Mudats tout:

- more than thirty (30) professional, skilled coaches working closely with participants;
- a community of more than 120 dedicated families invested in the Mudcat experience;
- a robust scholarship program for a minimum of fifteen (15) players that would not otherwise be
unable to participate in the program; and
- a strong community service component allowing players to give back.

By building a connection around sports, education and service, the Chicago Mudcats brings generations of Chicagoans together and is poised to be the premier sports club in the City

The goals of Chicago Mudcats Sports & Social Club, are to:

- provide talented youth with professional baseball/softball training to create players capable of
competing at the highest levels;
- provide these players with the opportunity to build confidence, character and pride through
athletics;
- teach players to respect and love the game of baseball/softball;
- instill the spirit of philanthropy in players;
- provide services that encompasses not only athletics, but after-school programming as well;
- provide Chicago's youth with a “safe haven" where they can connect socially,
become involved in their community, and learn to give back; and
- develop mentoring partnerships and volunteers opportunities for program youth.

Annually, our programming includes:

- ten (10) youth travel baseball teams ranging from 9u to 17u;
- two (2) youth travel girls' fastpitch softball teams 12u & 16u;
- a myriad of training and fitness options offered on a daily basis;
- private & group lessons;
- summer camps at parks throughout the city of Chicago;
- holiday camps; and
- much, much more.

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