Soccer Skill Schools

The Most Effective Soccer Skills Training Method

Official Partner of Nike Soccer Camps

What do we do?

  • Our mission is to develop the next generation of soccer players by teaching over 65 essential individual skills in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment. We are committed to helping youth players build confidence, improve their technical abilities, and foster a lifelong love for the game. Through personalized coaching, innovative training methods, and a focus on skill mastery, we aim to inspire young athletes to reach their full potential, both on and off the field.

  • Our coaches are skilled professionals who bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to every training session. Each coach is not only highly trained in the latest soccer skill development techniques but also deeply committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where young players can thrive.

  • Our "Numbers Approach" brings the best skill development methods from all over the world to Illinois with particular influence from Brazil, Holland, England and Spain.

    The methodology starts with one player: the individual. Each player is guided toward complete mastery of the ball, encouraged to make decisions of their own, and equipped with skills to help win individual competitions.  Players are then added to the practice progressively (2 players, 3 players and 4 players) to recreate the small numbers situations that take place during every game.

A girl in sports gear playing soccer on a field, running with a smile, with another girl in the background running in the same direction.
Children practicing futsal indoors, with two boys in front and two in the back, one of whom is about to kick a soccer ball.

Our Services

We are proud to be an official partner of Nike Soccer Camps and named as one of the Top 10 soccer camp providers in the US.

Nike Soccer Camps

Badge with text indicating top Nike soccer camp in 2024, voted by US Sports Camps, established in 1975.

Welcome from Our Director

Soccer Skill Schools, formerly known as Illinois Skill Schools, is entering an exciting new chapter. In this video Director Kyle Jones shares why we are rebranding from Illinois Skill Schools what is staying the same and how this evolution allows us to better support players throughout every stage of their soccer journey. From our updated logo and expanded long term vision to our continued local programs and established online coaching resources this rebrand reflects our commitment to developing players on and off the field. As we expand Soccer Skill Schools across multiple states we remain rooted in the values relationships and standards that built our community.

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