ABOUT E&E ATHLETICS
E&E Athletics is a Chicago South Side-based sports organization dedicated to bringing adults together through organized sporting events and tournaments across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.
We believe competition should be accessible, exciting, and welcoming to athletes of all skill levels. Whether you’re a competitive athlete, recreational player, or simply looking to get back into the game, E&E Athletics creates opportunities to compete, connect, and enjoy sports.
Our mission goes beyond hosting tournaments. We aim to bring competition closer to communities by connecting with local teams, businesses, organizations, and individuals to discover what sports and experiences they want in their areas.
Through professionally organized tournaments, fair competition, and memorable sporting experiences, we’re building a community where everyone has a reason to compete.
“We Don’t Just Host Competition. We Create Reasons to Compete.”
Our Mission
To provide accessible, professionally organized sporting experiences that promote competition, recreation, integrity, and community.
OUR ADULT DIVISION TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE
Recreational Competition
Enjoy organized sports in a welcoming environment where participation, teamwork, and the love of the game came first.
Competitive Competition
Challenge yourself against other athletes and teams in structured tournaments designed to reward performance, preparation, and teamwork.
Community & Connection
Meet new people, build relationships, represent your team or organization, and connect through shared sporting experiences.
WHAT WE BRING
Professional Tournament Management
Organized registration, structured scheduling, digital brackets, and real-time tournament updates that keep competition running smoothly.
Live Scoring, Statistics & Digital Experience
Live scores, team standings, game results, player and team statistics, and championship brackets keep athletes and spectators connected to the action. Dedicated stat keepers help capture individual performances.
Qualified Event Personnel
Referees, scorekeepers, stat keepers, event hosts, and support staff dedicated to providing an organized and enjoyable tournament experience.
Cash Prizes, Championships & Awards
Compete for cash prizes, championship titles, trophies, medals, and individual recognition. Prizes and awards vary by event, giving athletes something meaningful to compete for.
Multiple Sports & Competition Formats
Basketball, volleyball, flag football, soccer, pickleball, softball, and more. Competitive and recreational tournament opportunities for adults ages 18 and older.
Beyond the Game
Athlete recognition, E&E TV coverage, championship moments, and community connections that create an experience extending beyond the final whistle.
Meet the Founder
Anthony Easterling
Founder & CEO, E&E Athletics, LLC
Anthony Easterling brings a decade of educational leadership and more than eight years of coaching experience to E&E Athletics. Based on Chicago’s South Side, his work has focused on mentoring young people and creating opportunities through sports.
His coaching experience spans basketball, volleyball, flag football, chess, and soccer, with an emphasis on player development, discipline, teamwork, and character.
Anthony founded E&E Athletics to provide professional, well-organized tournament experiences where athletes can compete, grow, and build community.