'A lot of us actually care about their wellbeing': West Side Police and Youth Sports Conference brings kids cops together on the court and off
On Chicago's West Side, there's a effort to create community for kids through sports and this year, those kids are getting guidance from a unique place.: Teams coached by Cook County Sheriff's police officers. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek has more on two groups learning a lot of lessons through their on the court experience.The basketball players of Ericson Elementary have come a long way in their inaugural season.
The coaching staff which includes six sheriff's officers. Other sheriff's office employees, plus school staff, are included as new to the role of coaching as the players were to playing. As part of the Westside Police & Youth Sports Conference, measuring the growth of a season is as much about the tangibles of basketball.
"I can say, 'hey, listen. I did that. I've been where you are. I literally went to the same school, had the same problems, faced the same issues. I overcame, adapted and you can do the same'," Reives said.
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