Chicago Celtic SC is a premier youth soccer club based in Chicago that is dedicated to developing technically skilled players in a competitive and supportive environment.
- Ages
- 8–19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 8
Where on the ladder
Level 5
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Illinois Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists US Club Soccer. We have not confirmed that from the body’s own member list, so we do not call the club sanctioned.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
U8-U15 Boys and Girls
U8-U15
The U8-U15 Program is designed to maximize player development within a safe, fun and challenging environment. Teams compete at appropriate levels in various leagues and local tournaments.
High School Boys
The Boys High School Program is designed to maximize each player's talent and potential, teach core values, and help them reach their highest personal goals. Players and families are shown a pathway to college and given resources for collegiate recruiting.
High School Girls
The Girls High School Program is designed to maximize each player's talent and potential, teach core values, and help them reach their highest personal goals. Players and families are shown a pathway to college and given resources for collegiate recruiting.
Summer Skills Program
6-18 years old
The Summer Skills Program is open to all players, both inside and outside the club, between the ages of 6-18 years old. Sessions focus on ball mastery, dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting/finishing.
Winter Training Program
The Winter Program is a 10-week initiative focused on enhancing each player's technical abilities, including ball mastery, dribbling, passing and receiving, and shooting/finishing.
Foundation Phase
8U-10U
The Foundation Phase focuses on ball mastery, confidence and love for the game, building strong technical foundations and developing confidence in 1v1 situations.
Development Phase
11U-14U
The Development Phase focuses on technique under pressure and game understanding, including developing the player within the team and understanding build-up play and positional roles.
Performance Phase
15U-19U
The Performance Phase focuses on tactical understanding, performance and consistency, with high-level technical execution, tactical awareness and competitive match play.
Tryouts
2026–27 season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
FREE
Coaching
Who coaches here
7 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Adam McLemore
Club Director
Team Evanston SC; AYSO - Northwind SC; MLS Youth Summer Camps: Chicago Fire
TOVO Institute - Methodology; United Soccer Coaches - Youth Club Administrator; The Coaching Manual - Level 1
USSF National B License
Dominique Davis
Staff Coach
Harry S Truman College: Head Women's Soccer Coach; North Shore Country Day School: Assistant Varsity Head Coach; Senn High School: Assistant Varsity Head Coach; Trevian SC: Academy Director; Sports Made Personal: Individual and Small Group Trainer
DePaul University 2005-2009; Eclipse SC
USSF D License
Kenneth Silk
Staff Coach
Chicago Blast - Staff Coach; Chicago KICS; Team Evanston SC; Glenview SC
NSCAA National Diploma · NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping Diploma · NSCAA Special Topics Course: Reading the Game · FA Youth Module 1
Martin Duffy
Staff Coach
FC United SC; Glenview SC; Park Ridge SC; Team Evanston SC; OPRF Soccer Club
B.A in Accounting and Business Finance; Masters in Accounting
USSF D License · NSCAA National Youth
Sami Boudakh
Staff Coach
Chicago Thunder (NSL Men's 2nd Division); Lewis University: Women's Assistant Coach; Team Evanston SC: Staff Coach; FC-1 Academy: Staff Coach
B.A. in Marketing, Lewis University
USSF C License
James Cook
Staff Coach
Francisco Estrada
Staff Coach
Triton College: Women's Head Coach; Park Ridge SC: Staff Coach; Team Evanston SC: Staff Coach; Loyola Academy: Freshman Boys
USSF National B License
Where they play
11 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Lil' Kickers & Skills Institute - Morton Grove
8200 Lehigh Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053 · Turf
Redmond Park
Austin Foster Park
Edison Park Elementary
Hitch Elementary School Turf
Turf
Resurrection High School
Read-Dunning Park Turf
Turf
Riis Park - Turf Field
Turf
Rosedale Park - Futsal Courts
Notre Dame College Prep
LoVerde Recreation Center
10 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
FREE
Add-ons
Player Travel/Hotel Accommodations, Uniforms.
Get in touch
How to reach Chicago Celtic SC
7528 N Oketo Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
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