New Lenox Girls Softball Association Link: www.nlgsa.org

Bob Gillund (Director of Baseball Operations / Advanced Pitching Instructor) started his baseball career as a pitcher at Andrew HS, then pitched at the College of St. Frances and Olivet Nazarene University. After completing a successful college career, Bob signed with the Atlanta Braves. He later worked as a pitching coach at Andrew HS. During Bob's 17 years as a coach, his teams compiled over 400 victories and won the Illinois State Championship in 1991 and 1992. He has had outstanding success in developing young pitchers at every level. He has numerous players playing at the major college and pro levels. His training techniques are second to none. One of his top pitchers, Kris Honel, was described as "the most polished pitcher coming out of the major league draft".

Garrick Pranchke (Advanced Hitting Instructor) is one of the top coaches in the area. He played and coached at Grand Valley State where he was an All-Conference 3rd Baseman. He has coached the Upper Deck Cougars for the last 4 years where 22 out of his 23 players are currently playing college baseball throughout the country.

Keith Nawrocki (Pitching Instructor) graduated from Andrew HS and St. Joe's College. He signed with the N.Y. Yankees and played for the Kalamazoo Kings. Keith is now one of the top pitching instructors at the academy.

Greg Wear (Pitching & Hitting Instructor)

Chris Sigourney (Pitching & Hitting Instructor)

Jim O'Dette (Pitching Instructor)

Matt Kuecher (Catching & Hitting Instructor)

Dave Murray (Hitting  & Fielding Instructor)

Alex Zarate (Hitting Instructor)

Lonnie Patterson (Pitching Instructor)

Scott Spoolstra (Hitting Instructor)

Frank Yaeger (Director of Softball Operations / Advanced Hitting Instructor) has coached and managed girls travel fastpitch teams for 15 years. Frank is one of the top girls hitting instructors in the area. He has coached several Division I, II & III level players along with top high school players to his credit. Most recently, Frank successfully trained Caitlin Gidcumb whom was the Freshman Player of the Year 2007, All-Area, and 2^nd Team All-American at Olivet Nazarene University. He brings his expertise in Customer Service and managerial skills to the everyday operations of the Ball Park. Frank's passion for sports and his ability to communicate with the public make him the ideal Manager for our facility.

Mike Watt (Advanced Pitching Instructor) started his Fastpitch softball career in the mid 60's in Central Illinois. In the 70's through the 90's Mike pitched for men's A and AA teams such as the Kankakee Feds and Tobey Truckers. Mike also pitched for the Men's Masters team, Nohren Farms, where he participated in state and national tournaments finishing as state champions and in the top 5 in national tournaments. Mike has been coaching fastpitch for the last 12 years.

Jen Raferty (Softball Pitching Instructor) graduated from Mother McAuley HS and St. Xavier University as a 4 year starting pitcher in both institutions. She currently works at the White Sox Training center and is assistant softball coach at Marist HS. Jen has several pitching honors and was voted St. Xavier's MVP in 2001.

Jennna Yaeger (Softball Pitching Instructor) graduated from Lincoln-Way HS and UIC as an all around player. She has coached the Girls Travel Ball at the 10U level. She currently is a Teacher and Softball Coach at the Bourbannais Upper Grade School (7th-8th Grade). Along with her pitching knowledge, she coaches Track and trains the students in Speed & Agility.