HI-FIVE BARRINGTON, IL
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keep kids active, moving, involved and engaged
Hi-Five uses sports as a tool to promote positive character in our youth through our coaching. Our coaches create a safe and fun environment. We use positive reinforcement with all of our coaches and help children understand the “why” when playing sports. We are a low-pressure sports environment without yelling and screaming. We want to turn kids on to sports, and not off. We use sports for kid’s entertainment and keep kids active, moving, involved, and engaged.
Hi-Five uses sports as a tool to promote positive character in our youth through our coaching and what we call "Youth Sports Entertainment".
OUR TEAM
Whitney is a passionate entrepreneur, devoted wife, and loving mother, now stepping into the youth sports industry as a Hi-Five Sports franchisee. With a background in acting and modeling, she has always been driven by creativity and the ability to inspire others. As a dedicated stay-at-home mom and homemaker for over a decade, Whitney has poured her heart into raising her two children, Ira III and ILyas, and creating a strong, faith-filled home. Whitney believes in the power of mentorship, teamwork, and community. Through Hi-Five Sports, she is excited to provide kids with a fun, encouraging environment where they can develop confidence, build friendships, and learn valuable life skills through sports. Partnering with her husband in this new venture, Whitney is committed to making a positive impact on families in Haslet, Texas, and beyond. Her goal is to create an engaging, family-friendly sports experience that fosters both athletic development and personal growth in every child who joins Hi-Five Sports.
Ira is a creative entrepreneur and solid mentor, bringing his love for sports and leadership to the next generation as a Hi-Five Sports franchisee. Originally from Detroit, Michigan Ira was a multi-sport athlete, he played football, basketball and ran track, earning varsity letters in football and track. Ira is a graduate of the University of Toledo with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology. Throughout his academic journey he excelled, achieving a 4.0 GPA at every level of education. He has been married for 13 years and is a proud father to two children, Ira III and ILyas, and and along with Whitney has created a faith-filled home. Ira understands firsthand the impact that sports can have on a child’s development. As a husband and father, Ira values teamwork, discipline, and character-building, which align perfectly with Hi-Five Sports’ mission to provide fun, engaging, and skill-building experiences for kids. With years of experience in engineering and problem-solving, he brings a strategic mindset and strong leadership to his new venture. Now, based in Haslet, Texas, he is excited to create a positive, family-friendly sports environment where kids can learn, grow, and have fun. His goal is to not only develop young athletes but also inspire confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game in every child who joins Hi-Five Sports.