Summer Camps
2026 COALERS SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS
The Coal City School District will host a series of summer athletic camps. Registration for the various camps is open and can be accessed HERE. The cost to participate in a Coal City School District Summer Athletic Camp is $35 per camper, per camp. Summer camps are for Coal City students only. Questions should be directed to the coach overseeing the camp or Athletic Director Brad Boresi at bboresi@coalcityschools.org
YOUTH CAMPS
Tennis—Grades Pre-K-7
June 1-5
8-9:30 a.m.
Coal City High School Tennis Courts
Camp will focus on the proper technique to hit various ground strokes and serves. Other areas of focus will be on keeping score and court coverage, along with court positioning. Various drills and games will be played to develop skills and coordination. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and prizes won during games.
Direct questions to Coaches Matt Leman at mleman@coalcityschoos.org or Jeremy Unger at junger@coalcityschools.org
Girls Basketball—Grades 4-8
June 1-5
9-10:30 a.m.
Coal City High School Competition Gym
Camp will emphasize the development of all basic fundamentals—shooting, ball handling, passing, defensive footwork, teamwork and sportsmanship. There will be contests and each camper will receive a T-shirt.
Direct questions to Coach Brad Schmitt at bschmitt@coalcityschools.org
Wrestling—Grades 5-8
June 1-5
9:30-11-a.m.
Coal City High School Wrestling Room
Campers will learn the proper techniques and set-ups to take their opponent down. They will also learn how to defend their opponent’s takedown attempts. Wrestlers will also learn multiple pinning combinations, set-ups and escape techniques, as well as body awareness, mental toughness, mat awareness and how to take advantage of the opponent’s weaknesses.
Direct questions to Coach Mark Masters at mmasters@coalcityschools.org
Wrestling—Grades 1-4
June 8-12
9:30-11-a.m.
Coal City High School Wrestling Room
Campers will learn the proper techniques and set-ups to take their opponent down. They will also learn how to defend their opponent’s takedown attempts. Wrestlers will also learn multiple pinning combinations, set-ups and escape techniques, as well as body awareness, mental toughness, mat awareness and how to take advantage of the opponent’s weaknesses.
Direct questions to Coach Mark Masters at mmasters@coalcityschools.org
Boys Basketball—Grades 5-8
June 8-12
9:30- 11 a.m.
Coal City High School Competition Gym
Players will develop fundamental skills of basketball. These skills include ball handling, shooting, passing and defense. The camp will be structured as station work, followed by a daily contest and finish with scrimmages. The qualities of sportsmanship, selflessness, and work ethic that they want to see in future Coalers will also be taught. Each camper will receive a T-shirt.
Direct questions to Coach Joe Micetich at joe_micetich@coalcityschools.org
Soccer—Grades 5-8
June 15-19
6-7:30 p.m.
High School Soccer Field
Camp will focus on offensive skills including dribbling, shooting, crossing and finishing. Defensive skills including footwork, positioning, pressure and support. Along with goalkeeping, possession through movement and passing, goalie training, fun games for conditioning, small sided scrimmages daily and a 3 v 3 tournament.
Direct questions to Coach Steven McCleary at smccleary@coalcityschools.org
Cheer—Grades 1-8
June 22-26
5-6:30 p.m.
Coal City High School Competition Gym
Direct questions to Coach Amber Ryle at amberryle@gmail.com
Volleyball—Grades 4-8
July 6-10
8:30-10 a.m.
Coal City High School Competition GymnasiumCampers will work on several fundamental skills throughout the weeklong camp. Defense—passing, defense, serve receive and blocking. Offense—serving, down balls, hitting and serving. Additionally, teamwork will be a focus during the camp
Direct questions to Coach Pam McMurtrey at pmcmurtrey@coalcityschools.org
Football—Grades 4-8
July 13-17
10-11:30 a.m.
Coal City High School Stadium
Campers will be introduced to the Coaler Football program with a focus on offensive and defensive philosophy and terminology, introduction to player positions and fundamentals of the game of football.
Direct questions to Coach Francis Loughran at floughran@coalcityschoosl.org
Softball—Grades 4-8
July 13-17
8:30-10 a.m.
High School Softball Field
Campers will work on offensive strategy—bunts, hitting, base running and steals. Defensive strategy—infield, outfield, pitching, coaching and communicating. As well as team work to have success on and off the field.
Direct questions to Coach Rodney Monbrum at rmonbrum@coalcityschools.org
Baseball—Grades 6-8
July 22-24
9-10:30 a.m.
Coal City High School Baseball Field
Daily emphasis will be on the fundamentals of the game. Monday is offensive day focused on hitting and batting; Tuesday is defensive day focused on infield and outfield play; Wednesday is team day with a focus on relays, cutoffs and run downs; Thursday is individual day with a focus on positions and contests, and Friday is an instructional scrimmage day.
Direct questions to Coach Greg Wills at gwills@coalcityschools.org
HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS
Athletic Conditioning—Grades 9-12
June 1-26 and July 6-31
7-9 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.
Coal City High School Fitness Center
Direct questions to Coaches Brad Schmitt at bschmitt@coacityschools.org or Francis Loughran at floughran@coalcityschools.org
Tennis—Grades 8-12
June 1-5
10 a.m. to Noon
Coal City High School Tennis Courts
Direct questions to Coaches Matt Leman at mleman@coalcityschools.org or Jeremy Under at junger@coalcityschools.org
High School Wrestling—Grades 9-12
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 and 18
8:15-9:30 a.m.
Coal CityHigh School Wrestling Room
Direct questions to Coach Mark Masters at mmasters@coalcityschools.org
High School Soccer—Grades 9-12
July 6, 8, 13,15, 20 and 22
4-6 p.m.
CoalCity High School Soccer Field
Direct questions to Coach Steve McCleary at smcleary@coalcityschools.org
High School Volleyball-Grades 9-12
July 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30 and Aug. 3,4, and 6
8-10:45 a.m.
Coal City High School Competition Gym
Direct questions to Coach Pam McMurtrey at pmcmurtrey@coalcityschools.org
High School Football—Grades 9-12
July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Coal City High School stadium
Direct questions to Coach Francis Loughran at floughran@coalcityschools.org
High School Boys Basketball—Grades 9-12
Contact Coach Joe Micetich at joe_micetich@coalcityschools.org for schedule
High School Girls Basketball—Grades 9-12
Contact Coach Brad Schmitt at bschmitt@coalcityschools.org for schedule