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We combine the powers of lacrosse, mentorship, and academic support to promote personal growth, school success, and postsecondary readiness for youth in historically underserved communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/86988cf3-e0b7-4db4-b388-cd36b0a9ea86/OWLS_May13_-25.jpg Home - Outreach + School Partnerships Getting kids in the game Each year, OWLS Outreach programs Introduce lacrosse to students within our school partnership network by way of formal PE curriculum and seasonal clinics, developing foundational athletic skills, social emotional learning, and encouraging lifelong engagement in sports and personal growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/6dfeeb0a-1035-48b1-a894-9d26b8db00a3/gal.jpg Home - OWLS Junior Academy Academics + Interscholastic Play Support middle school students with quality interscholastic lacrosse programming, educational enrichment experiences, and individualized academic intervention to prepare them for admission into best-fit high schools and lifelong success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/48c3afdd-3e3a-4dd8-af2b-b54a8f071015/JC3.jpg Home - OWLS Academy Scholars Educational Advancement OWLS Academy is a year-round intervention program focused on enriched academic support, career exploration, service-learning, and post-secondary education access. 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Angelotta started OWLS in 2011 after he returned to the U.S. and earned his Master’s in Education from DePaul University. During his research, he developed a passion for sports-based youth development and the emerging field of trauma-informed coaching. Soon enough the first OWLS site was identified in St. Malachy School (Near West Side), where Sam eventually became a full-time teacher and the school’s first Athletic Director, running OWLS programming after school and on Saturdays. In 2016, Angelotta began working full-time for OWLS in order to expand school partnerships, and improve educational and social outcomes for our participants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/6cbd3e4b-7d7e-427f-9779-49ae7b1183d9/Copy+of+BryceWoodsonStaffPhotov2.jpg Team & Boards - Bryce Woodson Chief Program Officer A Hampton Roads, Virginia, native, Bryce first began playing lacrosse in the first grade. As a four-time letter winner at The Ohio State University, he graduated with a bachelor of science in education, while earning the role of captain for the 2011 men’s lacrosse team. Bryce’s professional career began as a physical educator, and in the years since has coached at the youth, high school, and club levels throughout the country. He joined OWLS from the governing body of the sport, USA Lacrosse, where he was the Midwest Regional Manager. At USAL, Bryce led the delivery and implementation of lacrosse programs and services throughout the region’s massive chapter network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/a9f5d73c-8173-4f9f-9a60-41d702ee2cfb/IMG_2707+%281%29.jpg Team & Boards - Tony Karam Program Manager Tony Karam is a dedicated sports-based youth development professional with a strong background in lacrosse, coaching, education, health and wellness, and youth mentoring. 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An experienced lacrosse coach and upstate New York native, Tony played collegiately at SUNY Geneseo and Herkimer Community College, where he served as team captain. https://www.owlslacrosse.org/thanks-for-your-donation daily 0.75 2022-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/1666950987526-TUNGIW8IPE282VGB36UV/AdobeStock_355411529.jpeg Thanks for your Donation https://www.owlslacrosse.org/impact daily 0.75 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/1f060589-dfe0-4252-b337-0db61f4f415b/OWLS+Lacrosse_24-25+School+Year_Impact+Report+copy.jpg OWLS Lacrosse Impact - THE OWLS IMPACT At OWLS Lacrosse, we are committed to transparency and accountability in how we use donor contributions to create meaningful change. Below, you’ll find our latest Impact Report, showcasing the outcomes of our work, followed by our audited financials, IRS Form 990s, and Illinois AG990-IL reports to ensure full financial accountability. Our programs provide opportunities for Chicago youth through lacrosse, mentorship, and education. We invite you to explore our latest Impact Report to see how we’re making a difference. Download the OWLS 2024-2025 School Year Impact Report – HERE ✔ 5000 + programming hours provided at no cost to participating families ✔ 78% increase in enrollment in OWLS Academy programming for 4th-12th grade students ✔ 417 Student-Athletes Served https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/6dfeeb0a-1035-48b1-a894-9d26b8db00a3/gal.jpg OWLS Lacrosse Impact - Financial Transparency & Accountability We ensure responsible financial management so that donor contributions directly support our youth programs. Below are our audited financial statements, IRS Form 990s, and Illinois AG990-IL reports, which provide a full breakdown of our revenue, expenses, and program investments. Audited Financial Statements Audited Financials – FY 2023 Audited Financials – FY 2022 IRS Form 990 Filings IRS Form 990 – FY 2023 https://www.owlslacrosse.org/contact daily 0.75 2022-11-09 https://www.owlslacrosse.org/volunteer daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://www.owlslacrosse.org/press daily 0.75 2024-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/bcf16e71-d272-47ec-8936-333671ed83ff/brycecbs.jpg Press - CBS Story (Video) CBS News Story October 19th, 2024 | LINK: Lacrosse program aims to grow interest in sport among Chicago students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63511a830056ec2033ce1baa/327a184e-b83b-45fc-b1bc-cc1b27c7527b/insidelax1.jpg Press - OWLS Inside Lacrosse Feature OWLS Featured in Inside Lacrosse October 15th, 2024 | LINK: Pokorny Shines as Notre Dame Tops Harvard in 2024 Playing for Peace, Benefitting OWLS