The annual Nov. boys and girls event showcases freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior players from Illinois. College programs across the U.S. are represented each year at the event, which is hosted on 175,000 sq. ft. of indoor field turf.
Reminder: Once all spots fill, registration closes. Limited number of spots each year. Registration opens Oct. 7, 2025 and closes normally around end of October.
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Event features: High school girls events (9 am-11:30 am), goalie combine by Stan Anderson of CampShutout.com (11:30), boys events (12:30-3 pm)
Extras outside of game play: Stan Anderson from CampShutout.com runs the goalie combine, a 60-minute combine specific for goalies; player testing combine (National Scouting Combine); all players and/or parents able to take part in informational session before the event and during the event, which is held during its team "bye." Focus areas: Recruiting for all levels, self care, social media dos and don’ts. Speaking lineup will include college coaches and professional athletes.
Speakers have included: Bradley University coach Tim Regan, who played in the MLS before moving to the front office (recruiting changes); Chicago Fire nutritionist Michele Fumagalli, who played for Notre Dame and the Chicago Red Stars (self care); retired Naperville police detective Rich Wistocki (social media); and ATL United goalie Brad Guzan, who played in two World Cups for the U.S., also was in attendance (preps to pros).
Background
The massive event continues to be a big hit each year with college coaches, as more than 100 total college coaches (D-I, D-II, D-III, NAIA, JUCO) attended last year's event representing some of the following states: Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska. Coaches love the fact they can watch multiple games at once and see players from all over the area in one stop.
Per feedback from college coaches, we will have the following this year:
Boys and Girls Rising Star Classic (FR-SO)
Boys and Girls Senior Star Classic (JR-SR)