The largest and best youth cheerleading and football program in the city!!!
North Side Youth Football & Cheerleading 2025 Programs
Boys' Spring 2025 7v7 Passing Program
Girls' Spring 2025 7v7 Passing Program
Girls' Fall 2025 Flag Football Program
Fall 2025 Tackle Football Program
Fall 2025 Cheerleading Program
We are in the process of updating the website with accurate dates and information for all of our 2025 programs. If you are interested in any of our programs, please click on the blue bar below.
SPRING 2025 7V7 PASSING PROGRAMS
North Side will be offering both boys' and girls' 7v7 programs starting the end of March. 7v7 is a non contact passing game designed to improve both pass offense and pass defense. Detailed Information will be offered in the very near future on this website.
WHAT MAKES NORTH SIDE YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING SPECIAL?
We are a youth sports' organization that has pulled off the two for one. We are not only considered the best at what we do, but in 18 years we have never turned away one participant for financial reasons. We offer top notch, high quality programs AND financial aid/scholarships to anyone who needs the assistance. We are extremely proud of this and it drives to become better every year.
Does your child want to play tackle football but you have questions and concerns? Text 7735107720 to find out North Side's philosophy on when your child should start playing tackle football.
WHAAAAAAAAAAT? Is this true? Yes it is!
Girls' Flag football became an official IHSA Sport in the Fall of 2024 and, just like with youth tackle football, North Side is leading the way for Girls' Youth Flag Football!
TACKLE FOOTBALL, CHEERLEADING, 7v7 PASSING , GIRLS' FLAG FOOTBALL!!
**We are your one shop stop for EVERYTHING football and cheer!!**
Is your child small? big? fast? slow? It doesn't matter - we have an appropriate spot for everyone who wants to play - every skill level, every socioeconomic background, every size! AND we never turn anyone away for financial reasons!!**
We are about so much more than football - we are a community!
Congrats to our 2022 Varsity team! TCYFL Champs in the highest class of the highest division - accomplished by high level commitment and hard work!
Congrats to our 2023 Varsity U team! TCYFL Class 2A Champs!!! Their exceptional work ethic and commitment took them all the way!
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Important Dates for 2024
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THE GOALS OF NSYF
*provide a safe, enriching, and fun football or cheer experience for players of any skill level or experience*
*maximize every players' football or cheer ability through high level coaching and a focus on teaching all participants*
*have the participants gain an appreciation of team sports and the qualities that go into team sports -
discipline, commitment, effort, camaraderie, and respect*
*create an extremely positive environment and experience for BOTH players and families*
*bring football and cheer to any interested party regardless of their family's economic capabilities*
*bring young athletes together from multiple Chicago neighborhoods in order to expand NSYF athletes' circle of friends and experiences*
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"Maximizing Safety and Success by Experienced Coaches teaching Modern, Superior Technique"
"Your child wants to play but you have questions? Concerns? You don't know the facts or how youth football works and it makes you nervous? You want to learn more about our program?"
Simply send an email to mlohman1@aol.com and get all your questions answered.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL HIGH SCHOOL TO PLAY FOOTBALL
100% of High School Coaches we work with agree that it is beneficial for your child to play football before coming to high school. Read what some of the area coaches have to say about our program.
"North Side Youth Football is a top quality football experience for our youth in the Chicagoland area. The type of player that comes from NSYF onto the High School scene is more than capable of playing the game at a higher, and safer, level. I have been extremely impressed by how well structured and organized the coaches are in the program."
Mike Passarella, Head Coach, Depaul College Prep
"North Side Youth Football is an outstanding organization that prioritizes safety, sportsmanship, and character. As the head coach at Payton College Prep, I was fortunate to work with numerous NSYF alumni. All of those players were thoroughly prepared for high school football and many were key contributors to the success of Payton football."
George Klupchak, Head Coach, Walter Payton College Prep, 2015-2020
"Northside Titan players arrive to our high school program with a strong understanding of football fundamentals and a passion for the game. They bring a level of commitment and discipline that always makes them and their families a great addition to our community. Over the past 3 years I have had the pleasure of coaching over 25 former Titans at Saint Ignatius. Northside Titan football is a top youth football program in Chicago and I highly recommend both experienced tackle football players and beginner athletes to consider joining their football program."
Matt Miller, Head Coach, St. Ignatius College Prep
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Mike Lohman
President
Phone: 7735107720