Winter 2025–26 Season: Program Launch & New Opportunities

As we close out an incredible fall season, the CJ Brown Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our Winter 2025–26 Program, a 10-week indoor season designed to keep players active, engaged, and developing all winter long. With a continued focus on belonging, accountability, and pride, our winter programming provides quality training and game experiences in a supportive, energetic environment.

Winter Training Programs (10 Weeks Beginning January 12, 2026)

The winter training schedule features a dynamic range of sessions designed to develop technical skills, motor coordination, confidence, and love for the game. Sessions will take place indoors, providing a warm, safe environment for year-round growth.

All programs are capped (limited to a set number of participants) to maintain quality instruction, given the limited indoor space. Early registration is critical for each player’s participation.

Winter Program focuses

• Technical Skill Development (U6–U14)

  Focus on dribbling, ball control, passing, receiving, and finishing in a small-group setting.

• Futsal Foundations

  Fast-paced footwork, creativity, and decision-making are perfect for building technique and confidence.

• Movement & Agility

  Leveraging the FIFA +11 techniques, CJBF will integrate coordination, balance, agility, and injury-prevention activities adapted for young athletes.

Weekend Indoor Game Days at Tuley Park

Our indoor winter game series provides players with weekly opportunities to apply what they learn in training through small-sided games designed to maximize touches, decisions, and fun.

Players must register for the games separately from their training program! If you want to play games, you must register for the training program and games.

Game Day Details

• Location: Indoors at Tuley Park Gymnasium

• Format: Small-sided games 3v3 to 5v5

• Schedule: Saturdays throughout the 10-week program (starting Jan. 17th, 2026)

• Focus: Skill development, quick decision-making, teamwork, and positive coaching

Parents and families are encouraged to attend our weekend games.

Why Winter Programming Matters

Consistent engagement during the winter months is crucial for:

• Maintaining physical activity and skill development

• Continuity with the players’ learning and social connection to the group

• Building confidence and motivation

• Supporting social-emotional well-being during Chicago’s coldest months

• Creating structured, positive spaces for kids to stay active and connected

With experienced coaches, age-specific curriculum, and a fun, indoor environment, CJBF is committed to providing accessible and quality winter programming for every participant.

Registration Information (now open!)

Registration now open!

Spaces will fill quickly! Please register early to secure a spot.

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Images from Winter 2025