A native of Jacksonville, Philpott graduated from JHS in 2007 and from Eastern Illinois University in 2011 after a four-year playing career with the Panthers.

“I feel both honored and privileged to accept this position. Illinois College has always held a special place in my heart, as I grew up next to the campus and it was there that I first developed a love for the game of soccer,” Philpott said. “I hope to help build a strong culture of togetherness and harmony within the soccer program. I cannot wait to be a part of the Blueboy soccer family and the bright future that lies ahead.”

The head coach at Jacksonville High School since 2012, Philpott transformed the Crimson program. In seven seasons at the helm, he was 105-52-1 with one Central State Eight title and two regional titles. The 2016 team went on to finish fourth in the state in Class 2A. In total, 54 members of JHS earned all-conference honors under Philpott’s guidance and four earned IHSSCA All-State recognition. He was named the IHSSCA Region 7 Coach of the Year in both 2014 and 2016 and was inducted into the Jacksonville High School Hall of Fame earlier this year.

Tyler Linscott will lead the IC men’s and women’s tennis programs beginning with the upcoming 2019-20 seasons. Linscott was a successful Division III player and has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Linfield College.

A native of Tucson, Arizona, Linscott began his college career at Whittier College in California. He was a member of the men’s tennis team for three seasons and the squad reached as high as 19th in the nation during his time with the program. When Whittier’s head coach took a position at Linfield, Linscott went with him, finishing his career by playing No. 1 singles and doubles for the Wildcats and earning First Team All-Northwest Conference honors.

After wrapping up his playing career, Linscott joined the coaching staff at Linfield, serving as an assistant men’s tennis coach for the past two seasons. Prior to coaching in college, he had gained experience by working at the Smith Perry Tennis Academy in Tucson for over three years.