New Lenox Girls Softball Association Link: www.nlgsa.org
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Frank
Yaeger (General Manager
/ Director of Softball Operations) 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
2nd 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.
Bob Gillund
(Director of Baseball Operations)
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".