HOTC Elite
162 youth | 10 teams | Boys & Girls ages 7-19
Heart of the City Elite is a competitive soccer program based in Waukegan, IL for boys and girls (U8-U19). Athletes perform at higher levels of play with a focus on player development.
Our program combines competitive soccer with life skills training and college/career-readiness programming. View our Mission & Values as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as well as our Program Continuum for a comprehensive list of program offerings.
Program features:
- Dynamic and high level curriculum to prepare players for the next level
- Year-round training, league play, and tournaments, both local and some out-of-state (college showcase tournaments included for high school teams)
- Highly qualified USSF licensed staff, including former college players, high school and ODP coaches
- Educational field trips & life skills opportunities for younger teams
- College soccer recruitment program led by our recruitment specialist
- Comprehensive college and career-readiness support
- Established relationships with college coaches and recruiters
- Low fees, scholarship opportunities and flexible payment plans
Get to know our professional coaches.
Click here to see the US Soccer age group chart.
Club Goals
• Develop complete soccer players that play an intelligent brand of soccer
• Develop players to support winning high school soccer teams
• Develop players to support the state, regional and national ODP squads
• Create a developmental pathway to play at the highest level
• Support and develop our coaches
• Build a lifelong love and commitment to the game of soccer
Interested in playing or coaching for HOTC Elite? Contact our Director of Operations, Dean Smith
847-623-6200 ext.104
dean@hotcsoccer.org