South Suburban Wildcats of Lincoln-Way: Welcome

The South Suburban Wildcats organization was started to give girls the opportunity to play travel basketball while keeping in mind that many of these girls also play other sports. We understand their need to concentrate on school, enjoy family time and realize that it is impossible to give up every weekend to basketball. The organization was started in March of 2007, an idea that ultimately transformed into the South Suburban Wildcats. The organization was built on the premise that all costs would be split evenly, including tournaments and games. The organization is a member of the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) and participates in the top area tournaments. Our Fall/Winter session that runs from October or December to March includes girls' teams at the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels. We practice and play home games in the surrounding Lincoln-Way area. We try to seek out as many local tournaments as possible. However, there are several located in the North Suburbs and just east of the border into Indiana.    

The South Suburban Wildcats is a not-for-profit organization whose only focus is girls' sports. Focusing on “girls only” dictates everything we do; from the way the organization trains, and practices, to its motivation of the players.  

The South Suburban Wildcats organization is a positive and respected program choice for girls competitive travel basketball. We strive for the best, but realize the importance of family and school. Our programs are restricted to girls living within the Lincoln-Way District 210 residential boundaries, making  the Wildcats a feeder program for the Lincoln-Way district. We have the full support of the administration and coaches of all area 210 schools. We are and will continue to be an independent organization, knowing that staying focused on girls' basketball will allow players to benefit from the individual attention that is very important to development and understanding the game.  

We offer the highest quality programs, with a cost structure that sets a new standard for travel sports. 

Questions or requests for information should be directed to John Kroen at jkroen@southsuburbanwildcats.com.  Go Wildcats!!

6th Grade Wildcats Sweep Bloomington Field - Win First Tournament Championship 

The 6th Grade Wildcats started the season on a positive note sweeping a field of tough Central Illinois teams.

Congratulations to the 6th grade Wildcats and good luck in St. Charles next weekend! 

WILDCATS TURN "BLACK-OUT" INTO A SEA OF PURPLE AT NORTH'S HOME OPENER 

Thanks to all the Wildcats and their parents, brothers and sisters for coming out to Lincoln-Way North to cheer on coach Sam Nekola and the Lincoln-Way North Phoenix in their home opener against Plainfield North.

While the Phoenix missed a win by a few tenths of a second, it was great to see and hear all the Wildcats cheering on the high school girls.  It was the biggest showing of Wildcats pride in the history of the organization - it was impressive!!

Now that we've had some fun and celebrated some big wins in our first week, let's get ready for the next round of games and the start of our tournament season.

Go Wildcats!!!!

South Suburban Wildcats of Lincoln-Way Mission Statement
To serve the community by providing an opportunity for girls to develop and enhance their skills in a competitive environment that reinforces the important values of integrity, sportsmanship, competition, leadership, respect, fairness and dedication. We emphasize individual growth as a part of team and organization success. The Wildcats organization trains individuals and teams using positive feedback, repetition and input from players, local coaches,high school and college age individuals with a proven track record of success to achieve team, individual and organizational goals.

The South Suburban Wildcats organization strives to develop:

• LEADERS, who can take charge of a situation under pressure, reach a higher level through sweat, effort and sacrifice while leading the way through good example on and off the court;
• SPORTSMANSHIP, showing enthusiasm, spirit and courage all the time, taking advice and criticism in an effort to improve, being humble and gracious both on and off the court and respecting the opponent;
• COMPETITORS, who possess a determination and desire to win, having pride, never giving up, hustling all the time, wanting to be # 1 and always giving maximum effort;
• ATHLETES, being well conditioned through proper training, looking forward to every practice, working hard every play, improving individual skills to support team success, understanding the game and studying the plays;
• WILDCATS, thinking in terms of “we” instead of “I”, sacrificing for the good of the team and respecting the organization and your teammates.

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