Outdoor Programs

The Park District's Decatur Soccer Complex is one of the premier outdoor soccer facilities in Central Illinois. The complex features 2 lighted, premium soccer fields, 4 competition fields, and 2 practice fields. The facility is available for rent. Please call Herb Schuler, MidState Soccer Club Director, at 429-3472 for rates and information.

 

The Decatur Soccer Complex serves as the summer home of the Decatur area's best soccer training program, MidState Soccer Club.  

MidState Soccer Club Camps

 

Summer Soccer Camp

Over 90 soccer players enjoyed the MidState Summer Soccer Camp featuring Mike Banner from the Chicago Fire!  Players received many training tips from the professional soccer player, had the opportunity to ask questions and also score his autograph.  Also, a big THANKS to Mike Kobylinski, Ben Messena, Caroline Bonynge and Chad Jones for being our "Featured Coaches" for the week.

 

Mike Banner & Director Herb Schuler

 

Director Herb Schuler & Joey

Congratulations to Joey for winning a T-shirt autographed by the current Chicago Fire active roster

 

Mike Banner & Mike Shumaker with 5-8 year old players

 

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Led by MidState Soccer Club's nationally licensed Director of Coaching, Herb Schuler, the camp will focus on skills development and enhancement, good sportsmanship and fun with a special appearance by the Chicago Fire's Mike Banner!

 

Mike Banner is in his third season as midfielder for the MLS Chicago Fire soccer team.  He was the Fire's third-round 2007 MLS SuperDraft pick.

 

Other Featured Coaches:  

Mike Kobylinski- Director of Coaching for Little Illini SC and former Assistant Men’s Coach at Eastern Illinois University (NCAA Division One)

Ben Massena- Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Lincoln College

Caroline Bonynge- Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Millikin University

Chad Jones- Assistant Men’s Coach at Millikin University

 

The summer camp will be held July 27 - 30 at the Decatur Soccer Complex.

5:15-6:30 p.m. for ages 5-8

6:30-7:45 p.m. for ages 9-11

7:45-9:00 p.m. for ages 12-18

 

Fee:

$60 Entries received by July 1

$80 After July 1

 

High School Boys Pre-Season Team & Individual Camp

Led by MidState Soccer Club's nationally licensed Director of Coaching, Herb Schuler, the camp will focus on ball and agility work along with scrimmage games to get players' prepared for the upcoming high school season.  The camp, available to all high school boys entering grades 9-12, will be held August 3-6 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Decatur Soccer Complex.  The cost is $30 per player or sign-up as a team of 8 or more from the same high school and receive a reduced fee of $20 per player.  Don't delay - registration deadline is July 27!  Teams and players must pay in full at time of registration. All team registrations must presented together as a group.

 

Click here for High School Boys Pre-Season Individual & Team Camp Information and Waiver

 

Forms

Summer 2009 Soccer Camp

Click here for soccer camp program waiver - if downloading camp registration form from web site, please print this one-page waiver and attach to above registration form. 

High School Boys Pre-Season Individual and Team Camp