MVP (Sports-Based Youth Development Programs)

MVP (Sports-Based Youth Development Programs) includes MVP Youth Baseball & Softball for boys and girls ages 4-14. The program is divided into Fall Ball, Winter Clinic, and Spring Training/League Play, and it includes tutoring and civic engagement. MVP Winter Clinic runs from January through March each year.

Programs

• MVP Youth Baseball & Softball — 4-14 · For boys and girls. Divided into Fall Ball, Winter Clinic, and Spring Training/League Play. Includes tutoring and civic engagement.
• MVP Winter Clinic — 4-14 · January through March each year
• Successful Youth Leaders (SYL) — 15-19 · For young adults. Focuses on cultivating community leaders by enhancing developmental assets; participants receive professional instruction, supervision, and financial compensation.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–14 years old
• General schedule: Lost Boyz Inc. provides two programs throughout the year. MVP Youth Baseball & Softball is divided into Fall Ball, Winter Clinic, and Spring Training/League Play.

About the provider

Lost Boyz Inc. was founded in 2009. LaVonte Stewart is the Executive Director. The program uses team sports as a foundation and includes tutoring, civic engagement, mentoring, and community enrichment. It serves Chicago youth, including youth from South Shore, Pilsen, and Humboldt Park, and supports youth violence prevention.

Last updated November 10, 2026.