Location & Facility
Grit + Grace Sports Academy runs basketball skills and conditioning sessions at Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serving athletes from nearby South Suburbs.
Small class caps • NAYS-certified coach • CPR/First Aid • First session free for new athletes
Gym Location
Oak Lawn Pavilion – Court 4
9401 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Most Grit + Grace sessions currently run on Court 4. We’ll confirm the exact court and any schedule changes by email before each session.
Parking & Drop-Off
- Free parking available in the main Oak Lawn Pavilion lot.
- Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early for first-time check-in.
- Enter through the main doors and follow signs to Court 4.
- Parents are welcome to stay and observe from the seating area.
What to Bring
- Court shoes or clean gym shoes
- Water bottle (labeled, if possible)
- Optional: personal basketball (we also provide balls)
- Positive attitude and willingness to work hard
Service Area
Grit + Grace Sports Academy serves athletes from Oak Lawn and nearby South Suburbs. Most families are within a 10–20 minute drive of Oak Lawn Pavilion.
If you’re close enough to get here after school or on weekends, your athlete is close enough to train with us.
Common home gyms / neighborhoods:
- Oak Lawn
- Alsip & Chicago Ridge
- Evergreen Park & Hometown
- Burbank & Bridgeview
- Worth & Palos Hills
- Oak Forest and nearby communities
First Time at Grit + Grace?
We want first visits to feel welcoming, not confusing. Here’s how it usually works:
- 1. Register online. Book a session on the Sessions & Schedule page. First session is free for new athletes.
- 2. Check your email. We’ll send a confirmation with date, time, and any updates about court assignments.
- 3. Arrive a little early. For your first session, aim to arrive 10–15 minutes before start time to handle check-in and questions.
- 4. Quick warm-up, then training. We group athletes by age/level and move into ball-handling, shooting, and movement work.
- 5. Follow-up. After a few sessions, we’ll share honest feedback about how your athlete is progressing and best next steps.
Have a question before driving over? Contact us here or email hello@gritandgracesports.com and we’ll help you plan your first visit.