Southside Youth Development

The Southside Sharks win!!🦈🔥

We kept the undefeated streak alive tonight at Emma Wheeler Homes, and the energy was off the charts—we actually had so many supporters show up that the hot dog truck sold out! 🌭🚫

The highlight of the night? Aiden taking home the game ball for his first-ever home run! ⚾️💨

This kid has Southside in his DNA. After years of watching through the fence begging to play when he was too young, he’s now in his second year with SYD and proving that patience and hard work pay off. Tonight wasn't just about the scoreboard, it was a beautiful display of community and the power of showing up for our youth!

A few shots from our Opening Day at Frost Stadium!

The Southside Sharks 🦈 battled to a 6–6 tie with the Angels in a nail-biter to kick off the season.
The day was full of teamwork, energy, and moments that challenged the kids to battle through adversity.

One of our players even had the honor of catching the first pitch from former Chattanooga Stars Negro League player David Crutcher.

A great day learning about the history of baseball, building confidence, and making memories that will last⚾️

🚨 Still Hiring – Applications Close Feb 20 🚨

SYD is still accepting applications for our
Program & Operations Coordinator — our second full-time role!

This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who loves working with youth, believes in the power of baseball as a tool for mentorship and character development, and wants to serve under-resourced communities with purpose and excellence. From coaching and relationship-building to real-world logistics and program leadership, this role is designed to grow as SYD grows. If you’re mission-driven, dependable, and excited to make a real impact – we’d love to hear from you. ⚾❤️
HOW TO APPLY:
Follow this link for full job details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10gb_7OmBvFmzRdPZgCOerXitgpi2pdvt/view?usp=sharing

or scan QR code on the picture. You can also find us on LinkedIn.
📅 Applications accepted through February 20, 2026