About Us

Team Zone Athletics was started in January, 2023 by Jeana Bain. She has been a volunteer for youth tackle football and cheer for almost 10 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Minor in Recreation Administration from the University of St. Francis and a master’s degree in Leadership Studies from Lewis University. While focusing on raising her family for the last 15 years, she also has 14 years’ experience working at the Joliet Park District in the fitness industry. It is through working at the Joliet Park District and volunteering with youth sports, that she was able to identify the need for flag football in the community.

With her kids getting older, and aging out of youth tackle football, Jeana decided to use her experience and education to create a business that focuses on youth sports on a larger scale. She wanted to create something that benefits all youth organizations and the community. Her vision is for athletes from youth tackle and football cheer organizations in the Joliet (and surrounding areas) to come together and play in one stadium against each other, creating a competitive, exciting atmosphere. Jeana believes in the importance of giving back. Therefore, for every team that signs up from a local youth football and cheer organization, Team Zone Athletics will donate $250 back to their nonprofit organization. This ensures that not only the athletes benefit from playing, but area organizations benefit as well.

Jeana’s vision extends to offering high school flag football, where she feels there is a need. Athletes from different high schools will come together, create healthy rivalries, and compete for the championship. She can't wait for all these athletes to GET IN THE GAME!