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Illinois High School Football Coaches Association - 2026 Elite Clinic of Champions

ATTENTION NEW THIS YEAR! All registration activities will be handled by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA). They offer:

  • Credit Card registration - Link here - IHSFCA Website
  • Check Registration - All (school) checks make checks payable to 'IHSFCA'
  • School Purchase Orders - Please make check payable to 'IHSFCA' with address: 1009 3rd Ave, Sterling Il. 61081

Clinic Dates:

  • March 26 - 28, 2026

Clinic Attendees:

NEW THIS YEAR! In order to attend the 2026 Elite Clinic of Champions, individuals will first have to register as a member of the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. By becoming a member, you are also paying for the spring clinic ahead of time. Deadline to register for the clinic online is March 20th. However, because schools/individuals may have submitted dues back in the fall, the IHSFCA is requiring all clinic attendees to re-register specifically for the clinic. *Please direct all questions to Kevin Crandall, email: ihsfcaexd@gmail.com

Clinic Payment Options:

ATTENTION! Moving forward all clinic registration payments will be processed by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Link here -IHSFCA Website

  • Membership Costs:

  • 1 - 5 Coaches - $65/Coach
  • 6 - 9 Coaches - $390 for staff
  • 10+ Coaches - $650 for staff

Featured Speakers:

Bret Bielema, Head Coach, University of Illinois (BIO)
Brendan Daly, Linebackers Coach, Kansas City Chiefs (BIO)

Additional Speakers:

Illinois Staff (Quick Link)

Clinic Location:

I Hotel & Conference Center - WEBSITE
1900 South First Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820

Clinic Schedule:

Clinic Schedule (Single Page) - PDF version

Illinois High School Football Coaches Association - Hall of Fame Luncheon

Hall of Fame Luncheon tickets can be purchased on the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association website. Link here -IHSFCA Website *Hall of Fame tickets are not included in the clinic registration.

Hall of Fame Date:

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Hall of Fame Cost:

$25 / Ticket

Hall of Fame Location:

I Hotel & Conference Center - WEBSITE
1900 South First Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820

Interested in being an Exhibitor?

Vendors interested in being an exhibitor at this event should contact:
Brian Hassett
Exhibit Chairman, IHSFCA
Email: Bhassett@streatorhs.org

Hotel Rooms:

For hotel, shopping and restaurant options go to Visit Champaign County or Hyatt Place Champaign websites.
  • I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center - WEBSITE
    1900 South First Street
    Champaign, Illinois 61820
  • Holiday Inn Champaign - WEBSITE
    101 Trade Center Drive
    Champaign, Illinois 61820
    Phone# - 217-398-3400

Visiting Champaign?

For hotel, shopping and restaurant options go to Visit Champaign County or Hyatt Place Champaign websites.