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This baseball camp is for boys entering 5th-8th grade looking to improve their all around game. Coach Brandon Hickey, his staff, and current Varsity Knights will lead campers in the skills of hitting, throwing, fielding, and pitching through various drills, activities, and games.  This camp will help improve your skills and technique in a fun and competitive environment!  Our baseball field is the elevated one on the right at Schaaf Fields-6100 W College Dr, Palos Heights.

Schaaf Baseball Field 6100 W College Dr Palos Heights

Brandon Hickey

Coach Hickey took over Knights baseball in 2023.  He played collegiately at Roosevelt University as a starting pitcher.  He was an assistant at CCHS in 2022 before taking over the next year.  In Coach Hickey’s first season, the Knights won Regionals and advanced to the Sectional final for the first time since 2017!  He can be reached at brandon@alphaprimecomm.com.

This basketball camp for 3rd-5th graders will focus on beginning level skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending.  A variety of fun and engaging drills and games will be used.

CCHS Main Gym

Kevin Pittman

Coach Pittman has been at the helm of the boys’ basketball team since 2006.  In 2023, he earned his 250^th career coaching victory and has recorded many 20-win seasons over the years!  Coach Pittman is also the Dean of Students at CCHS.  He will be assisted by other CCHS coaches as well as Varsity Knights.  He can be reached at kpittman@swchristian.org

This basketball camp for 6th-8th graders will focus on the next level in player development.  A variety of fun and engaging drills and games will be used as players learn skills that will be essential for their success in middle school basketball.

CCHS Main Gym

Kevin Pittman

Coach Pittman has been at the helm of the boys’ basketball team since 2006.  In 2023, he earned his 250^th career coaching victory and has recorded many 20-win seasons over the years!  Coach Pittman is also the Dean of Students at CCHS. He can be reached at kpittman@swchristian.org

This youth football camp will help boys develop their football skills in a low-contact environment.  Boys will do a mini-combine and learn the skills of all positions in order to help them succeed in middle school football and beyond.  Coach Cesario and Varsity Knights are sure to make this a fun and memorable camp!

CCHS Baseball outfield

CJ Cesario

Coach Cesario took over the Knights football program in preparation for the 2024 season.  He played WR at the University of Minnesota, and was a grad assistant there.  In addition, he was a college and high school coach in the Chattanooga, TN area.  Coach Cesario works in the CCHS Recruitment office as well.  He can be reached at ccesario@swchristian.org

This boys volleyball camp is great for boys of all ability levels.  Fundamental skills of passing, setting, and serving will be the primary focus as well as learning rotations and different position-specific skills.  A variety of fun and competitive drills and games will be employed. 

CCHS Main Gym

Matt Morales

Coach Matt Morales became Knights head coach in 2023.  He played collegiately at Lewis University and has coached both boys and girls in both high school and club arenas prior to taking over at CCHS.  Coach Morales is a PE teacher at a public school in Romeoville and also serves on the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association helping to grow the sport of boys’ volleyball in Illinois.  He can be reached at cchsbvb@gmail.com

This baseball camp is for all boys interested in baseball at CCHS.  This camp will help all players improve their individual skills of fielding, throwing, and hitting, as well as offer position-specific drills and training.  In addition, the Knights baseball philosophy of offense, defense, and baserunning will be emphasized.

Schaaf Baseball Field

Brandon Hickey

Coach Hickey took over Knights baseball in 2023.  He played collegiately at Roosevelt University as a starting pitcher.  He was an assistant at CCHS in 2022 before taking over the next year.  In Coach Hickey’s first season, the Knights won Regionals and advanced to the Sectional Final for the first time since 2017!  Coach Hickey's email is brandon@alphaprimecomm.com

This camp is for all boys that would like to play basketball at CCHS.  This camp is essential for Freshman through Seniors to improve their skills and also to learn Knights basketball offensive and defensive principles and schemes.  Varsity will travel to D-One Camp in Hammond, IN during week three of camp (June 24-26) where they will receive specialized instruction and play several games against schools from around the Midwest.  More details on this will come from Coach Pittman.      

CCHS Main Gym & CCHS Slager Gym

Kevin Pittman

Coach Pittman has been at the helm of the boys’ basketball team since 2006.  In 2019, he earned his 200^th career coaching victory as part of his third 20-win season in the last four years!  He will receive assistance from other CCHS basketball coaches as well.  Coach Pittman can be reached at kpittman@swchristian.org

This camp is for all CCHS boys that want to play football.  Essential for success in the fall, this all-inclusive football camp will teach on-field skills and team concepts, and will also have a strong emphasis on strength and speed training by utilizing the weight room.  Please note the camp fee is listed as $0 for registration purposes.  However, there will be a football fee to be paid in June that will cover the cost of this camp along with all expenses for the upcoming season.  As the dates indicate, June Camp in Mon, Tues, Thurs and July Camp is Mon-Thurs.  Please see the football calendar from Coach Cesario for more details on 7-on-7's, Unity Camp, and other potential summer football events. 

CCHS Baseball Outfield

CJ Cesario

Coach Cesario took over the Knights football program in preparation for the 2024 season.  He played WR at the University of Minnesota, and was a grad assistant there.  In addition, he was previously a college and high school coach in the Chattanooga, TN area.  Coach Cesario works in the CCHS Recruitment office as well.  He can be reached at ccesario@swchristian.org

This soccer camps is for all CCHS boys interested in soccer.  The camp is an essential way to prepare for the fall season, which begins just a week after this camp concludes.  Individual skills and team concepts will be trained, and the Knights soccer identity will be emphasized. Additional open field and conditioning opportunities will be available throughout the summer at no extra charge.  Coach Mack will share those details when finalized.

Schaaf Soccer Fields

Danny Mack

Coach Mack took over the boys’ soccer program as head coach in 2020.  Before that time, he was an assistant and the JV coach for three years.  Coach Mack still competes at a high level on a semi-pro team out of DeKalb as a goalkeeper.  He helped lead the Knights to their first ever Sweet 16 berth in 2022!  He can be reached at dannymack0324@hotmail.com    

This camps is for all CCHS boys that want to play volleyball.  This camp will help all boys take the next step in their development.  Various drills will address position specific skills as well as team concepts.  The foundation for Knights Boys Volleyball is laid at this essential camp.  Additionally, the team will play in an evening league at York High School on July 18 & July 25.  More details on that will come from Coach Morales.

CCHS Main Gym

Matt Morales

Coach Matt Morales became Knights head coach in 2023.  He played collegiately at Lewis University and has coached both boys and girls in both high school and club settings prior to taking over at CCHS.  Coach Morales is a PE teacher at a public school in Romeoville and also serves on the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association helping to grow the sport of boys’ volleyball in Illinois.  He can be reached at cchsbvb@gmail.com

This robotics camp is for rising Freshman to join the youth camp to get acquainted with CCHS RoboKnights.  Campers will be introduced to the different elements of robotics to lay a foundation for the season to come.

CCHS A4

Ryan Verver

Mr. Ryan Verver launched the CCHS Robotics Club in 2022.  The team has quickly become popular and highly competitive in our area.  Mr. Verver is also a Chemistry teacher here at CCHS.  He can be reached at rverver@swchristian.org

This co-ed running camp is for cross country and track runners and anyone looking to improve their overall endurance.  Participants of all ability levels are welcome and will be coached at an appropriate level.  This camp meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on alternating weeks throughout the summer.  They meet at the CCHS Track on Mondays and Wednesday and at 40 Acre Woods on Thursdays.  Please reach out to Coach Christiansen (jchristiansen@swchristian.org) with any questions.    

CCHS Track; 40 Acre Woods on Thursdays

Jake Christiansen

Coach Christiansen has been coaching at CCHS since 2013.  During his time at CCHS, the girls cross country team captured multiple IHSA Regional and Sectional titles, placing 5^th in State in 2022 and 6^th in State in 2023!  Additionally, boys track won IHSA Sectional Championships in 2022 and 2023!  Coach C was a standout runner in high school and at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI.  He is a math teacher at CCHS as well.  He can be reached at jchristiansen@swchristian.org.     

This camp is for all athletes that want to improve their strength and athleticism during the summer.  The Camp meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:00-8:15AM throughout the summer (off during July 4 week).  Led by CCHS Strength Coach, Matt Kamp, all athletes will receive training that will help them prevent injuries and increase performance in any sport.  There is no cost for this camp, but registration is required.  Grab a few teammates and commit to getting stronger this summer!

CCHS Weight Room

Matt Kamp

Coach Matt Kamp will run this strength training camp.  He can be reached at mkamp@swchristian.org.

This girls basketball camp is for all CCHS girls interested in basketball.  The camp is essential for the team to improve their skills, learn their offenses/defenses, and grow together as a team.  In addition to the below camp dates, the girls will play in a summer league at Richards High School on June 17,19, and 24 at no extra cost to them 

CCHS Main Gym

Karl Frixen

Coach Frixen took over the girls’ basketball program in 2018.  Prior to CCHS, he assisted at the collegiate level and also was head coach at Guerin Prep Academy and Ridgewood High School.  In his first year at CCHS, Coach Frixen led the Knights to conference, Regional, and Sectional championships!  His email is karl.frixen@ucanchicago.org

This camp is for CCHS girls interested in cheerleading.  Girls will be taught the basics of formations and cheers, along with more advanced skills of stunting and tumbling.  An outside cheer trainer from National Cheer Association will be assisting in the all day camps on July 24-25.  This camp is essential for the growth and development of the team.

CCHS Slager Gym

Katie Jager

Coach Jager joined the CCHS coaching staff in 2019.  She coached for 2 years at Southwest-Tinley before being hired at CCHS.  A graduate of CCHS, Coach Jager also owns her own educational business, K.Samuel Educations in Hair.  Her email is katie.jager5@gmail.com   

This camp is for all CCHS girls interested in playing soccer.  This camp will lay the foundation for continued success in the Spring.  Individual skills and team concepts will be honed.  Additional open field play opprtunities will be available at no extra cost.  Coach Budinger will inform the girls of these additional dates and times.

Schaaf Fields

Keith Budinger

Coach Budinger became the girls head coach in 2023.  Coach Budinger has coached youth soccer all the way up to semi-professional soccer here in Chicago and in his native England prior to coming here.  He can be reached at keithbudinger@comcast.net

This girls tennis camp is for CCHS girls that want to play tennis.  Players of all levels will receive personalized coaching through drills and various games, tailored to their skill level.  Coach Wise and Coach Walker will also be organizing open play at other times throughout the summer at no extra charge.

CCHS Tennis Courts

Megan Wise

Coach Wise joined the Knights coaching staff in 2023.  She is a CCHS alum where she played both singles and doubles and continues to play recreationally.  Coach Wise is the Youth Director at Calvary Church in Orland Park.  She can be contacted at meganw@thisiscalvary.org

This camp is for all CCHS girls that want to play volleyball.  This camp will lay the foundation of the program.  Girls of all levels will be taught skills that are essential for high school success.  They will also be taught proper rotations and position-specific drills that will allow them to excel as a part of the systems that Knights volleyball will run.  

CCHS Main Gym and CCHS Slager Gym

Troy Grevengoed

Coach Grevengoed has led the Knights volleyball program since 2022.  He coached for over 20 years at Richards High School, where he teaches PE, before taking over at CCHS.  In each of Coach Grevengoed’s first two seasons, he was led the Knights to a Sectional Championship!  He can be reached at troy.grevengoed@chsd218.org.

This camp will offer any student an introduction to the awesome world of robotics!  A new and exciting activity at CCHS, this youth camp will help young students learn the basics of the 3D modeling, mechanics, coding, and engineering that goes into making the robots work! 

CCHS A4

Ryan Verver

Mr. Ryan Verver launched the CCHS Robotics Club in 2022.  The team has quickly become popular and highly competitive in our area.  Mr. Verver is also a Chemistry teacher here at CCHS.  He can be reached at rverver@swchristian.org

This youth co-ed soccer camp is for new players looking for a fun week of skill development!  Coach Nate Damstra from Southwest Tinley will run this age-appropriate camp for young soccer players.  All players will participate in a variety of fun drills, games, and scrimmages.  This camp will take place at SCCS-Tinley Park located at 17171 S 84th Ave Tinley Park, IL 60477. 

SCCS-Tinley Park 17171 S 84th Ave Tinley Park, IL 60477

Nate Damstra/nate.damstra@gmail.com

Coach Nate Damstra has been involved with SCCS soccer programs going back as far as 2006.  He has coached both the JV and Varsity boys teams at CCHS. Currently he is helping coach the junior high team at SCCS Tinley Park. He holds a coaching license through US Soccer. His goal is grow the soccer program at SCCS to teach students the beautiful game.

This camp is for boys and girls entering 5th-8th grade that are looking to improve their skills through the fundamentals of the game. Coach Danny Mack and Coach Keith Budinger, along with current Varsity Knights, will lead the campers in a variety of drills, games, and fun activities.  Campers are guaranteed to improve their skills and have a ton of fun!  The soccer field is on the West side of the Schaaf complex at 6100 W College Dr, Palos Heights

Schaaf Soccer Field, 6100 W College Dr Palos Heights

Danny Mack and Keith Budinger

Coach Mack took over the boys’ soccer program as head coach in 2020.  Before that time, he was an assistant and the JV coach for three years.  Coach Mack still competes at a high level on a semi-pro team out of DeKalb as a goalkeeper.  He helped lead the Knights to their first ever Sweet 16 berth in 2022!  He can be reached at dannymack0324@hotmail.com 

Coach Budinger became the girls head coach in 2023.  Coach Budinger has coached youth soccer all the way up to semi-professional soccer here in Chicago and in his native England prior to coming here.  He can be reached at keithbudinger@comcast.net

This youth co-ed soccer camp is for players looking for a fun week of skill development!  Youth players should plan to attend this camp-in addition to the CCHS-run camp July 22-25-to further enhance their skills and prepare for the upcoming season.  Coach Nate Damstra from Southwest Tinley will run this camp for young soccer players.  All players will participate in a variety of fun drills, games, and scrimmages.  This camp will take place at SCCS-Tinley Park located at 17171 S 84th Ave Tinley Park, IL 60477. 

SCCS-Tinley Park located at 17171 S 84th Ave Tinley Park, IL 60477

Nate Damstra/nate.damstra@gmail.com

Coach Nate Damstra has been involved with SCCS soccer programs going back as far as 2006.  He has coached both the JV and Varsity boys teams at CCHS. Currently he is helping coach the junior high team at SCCS Tinley Park. He holds a coaching license through US Soccer. His goal is grow the soccer program at SCCS to teach students the beautiful game.

This camp is for boys and girls entering 5th-8th grade who are interested in the sport of track.  Campers will be taught the basic skills of all track and field events.  This camp will have a focus on the specific sport of track and field, but all athletes are welcome to attend in order to improve their speed, strength, and overall athleticism.  Track coaches Jake Christiansen Jacob Goble will will run this camp with the assistance of current Varsity Knights.

CCHS Track

Jake Christiansen and Jacob Goble

Coach Christiansen has been coaching at CCHS since 2013.  During his time at CCHS, the girls cross country team captured multiple IHSA Regional and Sectional titles, placing 5^th in State in 2022 and 6^th in State in 2023!  In 2019, Coach C also led the boys track team to their first conference championship since 1993.  Additionally, boys track won IHSA Sectional Championships in 2022 and 2023!  Coach C was a standout runner in high school and at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI.  He is a math teacher at CCHS as well. He can be reached at jchristiansen@swchristian.org    

Coach Goble joined the Knights coaching staff as an assistant in 2022.  In 2024, he was promoted to Boys Head Coach.  Coach Goble has coached and trained many youth and high school athletes privately and is a USATF Certified coach.  He helped coach an athlete to a state championship in the Long Jump in 2022, and was an integral part of the Knights Sectional Championships in 2022 and 2023.  He can be reached at gobleclan@mac.com

This girls basketball camp will focus on fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding.  Players will also be introduced to team offensive and defensive concepts that are a part of the Knights girls basketball system.  Coach Frixen, his staff, and Varsity Knights will lead this fun and focused camp.

CCHS Main Gym

Karl Frixen

Coach Frixen took over the girls’ basketball program in 2018.  Prior to CCHS, he assisted at the collegiate level and also was head coach at Guerin Prep Academy and Ridgewood High School.  In his first year at CCHS, Coach Frixen led the Knights to conference, Regional, and Sectional championships!  He can be reached at karl.frixen@ucanchicago.org

This cheer camp will lay the foundation for the cheer skills chants, formations, choreography, tumbling, and stunts.  Coach Jager and the Knights cheerleaders guarantee all involved will have a great time at camp!

CCHS Slager Gym

Katie Jager

Coach Jager joined the CCHS coaching staff in 2019.  She coached for 2 years at Southwest-Tinley before being hired at CCHS.  A graduate of CCHS, Coach Jager also owns her own educational business, K.Samuel Educations in Hair.  She can be reached at Katie.jager5@gmail.com   

This NEW girls tennis camp will focus on the fundamentals of the game.  A variety of drills and fun games will be used to promote development in players of all ability levels.

CCHS Tennis Courts

Megan Wise

Coach Wise joined the Knights coaching staff in 2023.  She is a CCHS alum and an avid tennis player herself.  Coach Wise is the Youth Director at Calvary Church in Orland Park.  She can be reached at meganw@thisiscalvary.org

This camp is for any girls going into 3rd-5th grade that are learning the fundamentals of volleyball.  Coach Grevengoed and current Varsity Knights guarantee skill development and a ton of fun! 

CCHS Main Gym

Troy Grevengoed

Coach Grevengoed has led the Knights volleyball program since 2022.  He coached for over 20 years at Richards High School, where he teaches PE, before taking over at CCHS.  In each of Coach Grevengoed’s first two seasons, he was led the Knights to a Sectional Championship!  He can be reached at troy.grevengoed@chsd218.org

This camp is for any girls going into 6th-8th grade that are ready to take the next step in their development.  More advanced skills that will help players become ready for middle school volleyball will be emphasized.

CCHS Main Gym

Troy Grevengoed

Coach Grevengoed has led the Knights volleyball program since 2022.  He coached for over 20 years at Richards High School, where he teaches PE, before taking over at CCHS.  In each of Coach Grevengoed’s first two seasons, he was led the Knights to a Sectional Championship!  He can be reached at troy.grevengoed@chsd218.org