LAKE VIEW ATHLETICS

Building Strong Athletes, Strong Character, and Strong Community

OUR MISSION

We empower young athletes to reach their full potential, both on and off the field. Through the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth, we aim to create a positive and inclusive environment where every participant can develop skills, build character, and foster lifelong friendships. Our commitment is to inspire a love for baseball, softball, and soccer while instilling important life lessons that extend far beyond the game.

WHO WE SERVE 

We proudly serve boys and girls ages 4–17 from Lake View and surrounding communities, offering recreational baseball, softball, and soccer programs for all skill levels, from first-time players to returning athletes. Every child is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to grow at their own pace in a fun, team-focused environment.

1500 +

Families Served Every Year

60 +

Years of Youth Athletics

ABOUT US

Lake View Athletics is a Type-B, 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth sports organization dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and a strong community through athletics. Each year, we proudly serve approximately 1,500 families from Lake View and nearby areas including Hamburg, Blasdell, Derby, Orchard Park, and West Seneca.

We offer recreational baseball, softball, and soccer programs for boys and girls ages 4–17, led by caring volunteer coaches who focus on skill development, teamwork, and character — not pressure. Our athletes learn fundamentals, confidence, sportsmanship, accountability, friendship, and the value of effort and perseverance.

Our teams practice and play at our Lake View athletic complex on Burke Road, along with shared Town of Hamburg facilities at the Nike Base, giving families access to safe, quality fields and plenty of room to grow.

We take pride in creating an environment where kids can love the game, improve through positive coaching, and — when interested — advance to school, travel, and higher-level competition. Many of our athletes and officials continue on to play or officiate at advanced levels, which speaks to both the quality of training and the supportive community behind them.

If you’re looking for a place where your child can learn, have fun, and feel supported both on and off the field — we’d love to welcome your family.

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Where players learn fundamentals, build friendships, and grow through supportive coaching and game play.

Learn more about our softball programs.

 

Players age: 7+

Building strong ballplayers through hands-on coaching, skill development, and a love for the game.

Learn more about our baseball programs.

 

Players age: 7+

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soccer

Where every player can learn, improve, and enjoy the game through encouragement and great coaching.

Learn more about our soccer programs.

 

Players age: 4+

We're passionate about youth sports

We believe the expert in anything was once a beginner. We offer a safe learning environment for all youth interested in having fun and improving their skills

It's not how big you are it's how big you play!

"Our family joined Lake View last summer and we’ve had an awesome experience. The organization is well run, communication is clear, and our son’s travel coaches truly invest in both skill and character. Their time, effort, and genuine care really shows — we’re proud to be part of this community."

— Perry Family

"Lakeview Athletics has been a fantastic experience for our family. We’ve participated in soccer as well as both travel and house baseball, and the quality across all programs has been excellent. The baseball fields are well maintained, and communication from the coaching staff is truly top-notch. Coaches are supportive, organized, and genuinely invested in the kids’ development. It’s a great environment for children to learn the sports, build confidence, and develop their skills. We highly recommend Lakeview Athletics to any family looking for a positive and well-run youth sports program."

— Spence Family

"We absolutely love Lake View Athletics baseball program - both the in house and travel programs are outstanding. The coaches do a fantastic job developing athletes at every level, focusing on skill development, teamwork and confidence. The players are encouraged to work hard, support one another and have fun! It's a positive, well organized program that truly puts the athletes first!"

— Sterlace Family

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors is a dedicated group of volunteer leaders from within the Lake View Athletics community, committed to guiding the growth and success of our youth sports programs. They work behind the scenes to support our mission, strengthen our organization, and ensure that every athlete has access to a positive, development-focused experience. Their passion, time, and commitment help shape the future of sports in Lake View and keep our community-focused values at the heart of everything we do.

MIKE KANICK

President

Bio

KENAN DZEMIDZIC

Vice President - Travel Director & Pee Wee Director

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JEN SHINE

Secretary

DEVIN KELLY

Treasurer

GARDY LOW

Member

MIKE BURKE

T-Ball Director

JENNIFER SZUSTAKOWSKI

Member

JESS THEAL

Member

STEVE GOODRICH

Softball Director

MARK LAMMERHIRT

Rookie Director

ROB SANK

Member - Scheduler

DEREK PERRY

Member

SEAN TODTENHAGEN

Member

SOCCER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MATT HAMILTON

President

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AMY JONES

Vice President - Minor Director

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LAURA MARKEL

Secretary

JEREMIAH BURBEE

Treasurer - Major Director

WILLIAM TRASK

Member

JENNIFER SZUSTAKOWSKI

Member

ADAM ANDRIJCZUK

Member - Rookie Director

KENAN DZEMIDZIC

Member

LUIS CONTRERAS

Member - Midget Director

DAVID ROUSSEAU

Member

GREG BLETTE

Member - Squirt Director

KASEY WHITE

Member - Instructional Director

SCOTT HILL

Member

Field Location

We're located at 6560 Burke Rd. Lake View, NY. We also share soccer fields at the Hamburg Town Recreation Center (Nike Base) on Lake View rd.

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