Annual Men's Soccer Camp Dates Set

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The annual Illinois College Men's Soccer Camps will take place in June, it was announced today by Head Coach Evan Philpott.

The Kid's Summer Camp will take place June 2nd-4th for grades kindergarten through eighth grade. The cost is $65 for the week. Registration can be found HERE. 

The camp is a three-day camp forecasted by Philpott along with assistant coaches John Antoine and Dan Keller. Coach Philpott is in his fourth year at IC and was previously head coach at Jacksonville High School, where he took the soccer program to new heights. Coach Antoine is also entering his 4th season at IC.

The camp will focus on individual and technical skills, including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Sessions feature player development in small and large groups, with opportunities to fine-tune skills individually and within a team. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be emphasized, and fun games and contests will be played throughout the camp. Campers will receive a camp T-shirt and soccer ball (sizes 3, 4 & 5). There will be an awards ceremony and team picture taken on the final day of the camp. Campers are asked to please bring soccer cleats, tennis shoes, shin guards, and a water bottle.

The Men's Summer ID Camp will be held on June 7th for high school freshmen through seniors (as of Fall, 2025). The fee for the camp is $50. Registration information can be found HERE. 

The Summer ID camp is an opportunity for prospective student-athletes to showcase their soccer skills and abilities. IC's Summer ID camp is aimed at high school and club players who are looking to play at the collegiate level. Training will include instruction by Coach Philpott and Coach Antoine, including small-sided matches (7v7, 6v6 etc.). IC's Summer ID camp will allow players to compete at a high level and experience playing with other prospective student-athletes. The matches will be designed for student-athletes to display their talents for IC's coaching staff to see.

Attendees will receive an IC Soccer dri-fit (Small - XLarge) top, and campers are required to bring indoor shoes as well as cleats.

Both camps will be held at IC's England Stadium.
 
Additional information for the camps can be found HERE.