Who Are We?
A State Coaching Organization that is intent on representing all coaches of the state of Illinois. Founded 1928; continuous service to date. National Affiliation - (NHSACA) National High School Athletic Coaches Assoc., (NOCAD) National Association of Coaches Association Directors.
What Do We Do?
Sponsorship of All Star Activities in Football and Baseball since 1975
Print Newsletters for Coaches at least 3 times annually
contains All-Star Nomination Forms and Clinic Registration Info
contains application form for ICA Scholarship
advance notice of any All-Star Competition
Clinics in Golf, Wrestling and Track
ICA Golf Hall of Fame
Awards to All State Championship Coaches
Meritorious Service Awards to retired coaches upon nomination and selection.
Serve the Illinois High School Association by helping in various activities.
Make nominations to the IHSA for participation on Sports Advisory Committees.
Plans for the Future
To Expand All Star Competition to include other sports
Continue on-going professional relationship with existing coaches groups throughout the state and nation
Improve opportunities for all athletes and coaches throughout Illinois
Continue expansion of Awards Program to honor deserving coaches and athletes
State Sports Chairmen
Baseball -Dave Rodgers East Peoria (309) 699-7982
Cross Country- Jerry Parsons Normal U-High (309) 452-4299
Golf Chris -Neville Pekin HS 309-347-4101 ext 6302
Football -John Elder Alexis (309) 482-5561
Wrestling -Mike Manahan Bloomington(309) 275-0215
At Large -Windy Childs 1-800-796-7363
At Large -Carlin Nalley Lisle (630) 969-7432
Athletic Admin. -Skip Tarran Reed-Custer HS (815) 458-2166
G Basketball -John Gross Richwoods HS (309) 693-4400
B Basketball- Steve Allen- Chatham Glenwood HS (217) 566-3361
Membership- Sara Kinney Chillicothe JH (309) 274-6266
Track- Ken Jakalski Lisle HS (630) 971-4386
Softball -Greg Easter Peoria (309)691-3434
Soccer- Ed McNally Mother McAuley HS (630) 262-3886
Volleyball-Swimming, Tennis-Open