Derrick L. Wilkerson - Youth Sports Coordinator
The Metropolitan School District of Pike Township believes in providing all students with the opportunity for mental, physical, and emotional growth through participation in a well-developed Pike Youth Sports program. The program is based upon active articulation involving the high school, three middle schools, and 20 youth sports education programs in Pike Township. The administration, coaches, and staff will work together to ensure that the sports program supports and enhances the educational philosophy of the MSD of Pike Township.
We encourage you to register your child to participate in the various programs offered by members of the Pike Youth Sports family. If you have any questions, contact Derrick Wilkerson at 317-387-2624.
Pike Youth Sports News
Pike Youth Basketball League
The purpose of the Pike Youth Basketball League is to provide students with an opportunity to play the game for recreation. Students at every level from beginners to experienced are welcome. It is also a feeder program for the girls' and boys' divisions of the Pike Indy Hoops program. These components collectively support the overall mission of building a foundation for the Pike varsity program. The PYBL has a Boys 3-4 Grade Division and a Boys 5-6 Grade Division. In the Girls Division, the PYBL serves grades 4, 5, and 6. The PYBL fall/winter season starts with games
To learn more about the PYBL go to http://www.pikeyouthathletics.com/
PIKE YOUTH BASKETBALL TRAVEL PROGRAM
The Pike Youth Basketball Travel program is an extension of the Pike High School Boys Basketball program. The Pike Youth Basketball Travel program focuses on grades four, five and six. Every year in late September or early October, each team is selected and coached by an individual associated with the Pike High School Boys Basketball program. The goal of this program is to provide high level training and prepare our athletes at the intermediate level prior to competing for any of our three feeder schools.
Contact Pike High School Boys Baksetball Assistant Coach, Phil Collins with questions regarding the Pike Youth Basketball Travel program.
Email: pacollins@pike.k12.in.us
Pike Youth Football League
The Pike Youth Football League has 3 divisions:
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1st -2nd grade division
- 3rd-4th grade division
- 5th-6th grade division.
The PYFL welcomes all students.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Pike Youth Football League is to provide a quality tackle football sports education program for student-athletes from First to Sixth grade.
The goal of the PYFL is to teach the fundamentals of football while instilling the positive values of sportsmanship, teamwork, self-esteem, and confidence. These values provide a solid foundation for strong character and citizenship in the Pike Township/Indianapolis community.
PYFL Phone: (317) 387-2624
Email: dlwilkerson@pike.k12.in.us
Register: www.pikeyouthsports.com
Travel Football Team
The Pike Youth Football League selects the best 5th and 6th-grade football athletes for the the Junior Red Devils. The Head Coach is James "Papoose" Marshall. The Director of Operations is Carrington Smith. The Jr. Red Devils compete in the Indiana Elementary Football Association. We play in the MIC against North Central, Ben Davis, Warren Central, Lawrence and more. Team Tryouts are held in the spring.
- Jr. Red Devils Registration Fee is $175
- Players are provided 2 sets of game jerseys and red pants, a travel bag, individual position coaches, game film study
- The same offensive and defensive system as the Pike Varsity Team is used to compete in the Indiana Elementary Football Association, the best youth football league in the state
- Regular practice inside Pike Stadium
- We play 8 “A” games plus the playoffs and 4 “B” games
- Most games are played in a high school stadium
Register at http://www.pikeyouthathletics.com/ .
Coach James "Papoose" Marshall Papoose7373@gmail.com
Dir. of Operations: Carrington Smith CSmith@pike.k12.in.us
COLTS NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Join the largest youth flag football organization in the country. This 7-practice/6-game season held on Sundays is a 5 vs. 5, non-contact, recreational, co-ed format. The League tries to limit teams to 10-11 players to maximize playing time. This is an exceptional program for first-time players who want to learn the fundamentals of football and it is a wonderful opportunity for players who want to continue enhancing their skills before taking the next leap into tackle football. There are no try-outs. Everyone participates!
Website: https://www.coltsnflflag.com/
Phone: 317-759-2691
Email
PIKE YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB
It’s time to wrestle! We’re inviting all students from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade to participate in the Pike Youth Wrestling Club. No previous experience needed. For more information contact us.
Coach Spence Spencer
Email: sspencer@pike.k12.in.us
Office: 317-387-2706
Cell: 317-698-5459
JR. RED DEVIL CHEERLEADERS
The Jr. Red Devil Cheerleaders is a youth cheer program for students from grades Kindergarten to 6th grade. Athletes can register to participate during football season or basketball season. They can also register for both seasons. Participants can expect Saturday morning games and seasonal events such as: Cheer Camp, Jamboree, Youth Recognition Night, Homecoming Carnival, Classic Pep Rally, and Pacers Pre Game Show. Practice time is normally from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on designated week days. First game is 3rd week of August or TBA. Athletes may also participate in post-season all-star cheer competition.
Program Coordinator: Amber Means
Email: jrreddevilscheer@gmail.com
Phone: 317-397-8050
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Eagle Creek Baseball and Softball
Eagle Creek offers baseball, softball and tee-ball programs.
Website: http://www.eaglecreekll.com
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/eaglecreekll/
Phone: (317) 721-8353
President: Patrick Terry
Email: patrickterry@allstate.com
TRACK & FIELD/XC/ROAD RACING RUN CLUB
The Eagle Creek Endurance Project (ECEP) is an organization dedicated to introducing a healthy and competitive lifestyle of running to all ages. We strongly encourage adults to get involved as well (ALL AGES). The club is focused on introducing and developing each individual to participate in track & field, cross country, and road racing at their highest level. Head Coach Lance Garvin has 30+ years of coaching experience, multiple state & national qualifiers. He is a certified USATF Level 2 Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, USATF Level 3 Endurance, and World Athletics Elite Level 5 Endurance certified coach.
USA Track & Field sanctioned club. Membership Number 16-1466
For more information contact:
Coach Lance Garvin
Website: https://www.facebook.com/EagleCreekEnduranceProject/
Phone: Coach Garvin 317-696-3550 or 317-287-2660
PIKE AQUATIC CENTER PROGRAMS
Pike Township Swim Club's Mission Statement:
To offer a safe, supportive, and competitive environment to youth in our diverse community to foster the ideals of sportsmanship, self-discipline, and fun.
Pike Swimming Lessons offers children the opportunity to learn how to swim & learn how to swim better! Starting with swimmers at the age of four, our progressive lesson program reinforces to participants and families the importance of water safety as we teach the participants how to swim better! Opportunities for group lessons and private lessons are available throughout the year!
Website: www.pikeswimming.com
Jocelyn Cochran - Program Director
Phnoe: 317-387-2699
Pike Township Swim Club is an USA Swimming sponsored swim club that offers the opportunity for any competitive swimmer to compete with the best swimmers across the Indianapolis area, the state of Indiana, and at the national level! Athletes trying out for Pike Swim Club must be able to swim at least one length of the pool (25 yards) to be eligible for the team. Pike Swim Club operates over the course of the year, primarily in two seasons:
o The Short Course season traditionally takes place between the months of September through March.
o The Long Course season traditionally takes place between the months of April through early August.
Website: www.pikeswimming.com
Charles Grace - Club Director
Phone: 317-387-2689
PIKE SOCCER CLUB
Pike Youth Soccer Club, Inc., is committed to providing the best possible environment for the youth of its community through fun, fair play, and player improvement. Pike Soccer Club was founded in 1979 by parents to provide and promote the game of soccer within the community.
Soccer is taught in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Players are 4 years to 18 years. There are true age divisions for Under 4, U5, U6, U7, U8, U10, U12, U14, and high school U15-U18. Separate Boys and Girls teams are formed. There are no tryouts and no one is “cut” from a team. Practices are generally held once per week.
Website: Youth Recreation & Travel Soccer Club | USA of Indiana
Hotline: 317-767-0699
CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION
Purpose
The Catch the Stars Foundation empowers youth to achieve their dreams by providing goal-setting programs that promote fitness, literacy, and youth development. Our programs are targeted to youth throughout Indianapolis, with a specific emphasis on supporting and assisting under-served and low to moderate-income communities throughout our city.
Olympic Gold Medalist and WNBA All-Star Tamika Catchings created the Catch the Stars Foundation in the spring of 2004.
Website: http://catchthestars.org/
Phone: 317-329-8424
NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE
Arthur Ashe co-founded the National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) in 1969 with Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder. Their vision was to “use tennis as a way to gain and hold the attention of young people…so that we can teach them about matters more important than tennis…Through tennis, lives can be changed and spirits reclaimed.”
During the summer of 1969, Indianapolis resident and tennis patron, Barbara S. Wynne, started an inner-city tennis program at Riverside Park for Indianapolis youth. Four years later, the “Riverside Upswing” program became the Indianapolis chapter of NJTL. NJTL of Indianapolis strives to teach children Ashe’s ideals and the impact he made on the world so that they may carry on his legacy.
Pike Township Classes: TBA
Website: About | indynjtl.org
Phone: 317-429-9965
Email: dax@indynjtl.org
VOLLEYBALL
Our Goal…to introduce kids to the sport of volleyball and provide skills development and training for athletes from 3rd to 8th grades. Traditionally, we provide a series of volleyball workouts, clinics, and camps during the spring and summer months. To learn about the camps, clinics and our youth volleyball program see the links below.
PHS Website: https://www.pikehsathletics.com/Team/b9034d06-68db-41b0-bc28-03d0e0e5df64/Volleyball%20(V)
Pike Youth Sports Website: www.pikeyouthsports.com
Contact: Johnathan Dawkins
Email: JoDawkins@pike.k12.in.us
Phone: 317-388-7927