Trainers
Our organization boasts an exceptional coaching staff comprised of former Division I athletes, seasoned high school coaches, and individuals with years of extensive experience. This diverse and highly qualified team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our program, offering our players top-tier training and guidance. Their backgrounds in high-level competition and coaching ensure that our athletes receive the best possible instruction, helping them to develop their skills, strategic understanding, and overall love for the sport.
Thomas Catomer
Owner and Founder
Former Grand Canyon University pitcher and Milwaukee Brewers developmental signee. Has coached at the high school and college level and works with all age groups on mechanics and mindset.
Former Grand Canyon University pitcher and Milwaukee Brewers developmental signee. Has coached at the high school and college level and works with all age groups on mechanics and mindset.
Gary Ramos
Strength and Conditioning
Played Division 3 baseball at North Central University. Builds programs focused on rotational strength and overall athleticism for baseball players.
Played Division 3 baseball at North Central University. Builds programs focused on rotational strength and overall athleticism for baseball players.
Liberty Rivard
Trainer
Outfielder and pitcher at Dominican University. Four-year letterwinner in softball and basketball at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.
Outfielder and pitcher at Dominican University. Four-year letterwinner in softball and basketball at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.
Herb Plucinski
Co-Owner / 13-14U Baseball Black Head Coach
Over 20 years coaching youth, high school, and travel baseball. Also works as a personal instructor for hitting, fielding, and pitching development.
Over 20 years coaching youth, high school, and travel baseball. Also works as a personal instructor for hitting, fielding, and pitching development.
Larissa Ortiz
Trainer
Played catcher and utility at UIC. Works with athletes on offensive skills, game-calling, and defensive fundamentals.
Played catcher and utility at UIC. Works with athletes on offensive skills, game-calling, and defensive fundamentals.
Amanda Daly
Pitching Consultant
Pitched at University of Dayton and Western Illinois University. Coaches pitching and hitting with a focus on mechanics and mental approach.
Pitched at University of Dayton and Western Illinois University. Coaches pitching and hitting with a focus on mechanics and mental approach.
Jazmyn "Jas" Casas
Trainer
Played shortstop at UIC, batting .305 as a redshirt freshman. Works with youth softball players on hitting mechanics, infield fundamentals, and mental approach.
Played shortstop at UIC, batting .305 as a redshirt freshman. Works with youth softball players on hitting mechanics, infield fundamentals, and mental approach.
Kellie Fox
Consultant
Former All-American at UCLA and Arizona and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Specializes in mental toughness and mindset training.
Former All-American at UCLA and Arizona and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Specializes in mental toughness and mindset training.
Coach Nata
Thomas Catomer
Owner and Founder
Former Grand Canyon University pitcher and Milwaukee Brewers developmental signee. Has coached at the high school and college level and works with all age groups on mechanics and mindset.
Former Grand Canyon University pitcher and Milwaukee Brewers developmental signee. Has coached at the high school and college level and works with all age groups on mechanics and mindset.
Jazmyn "Jas" Casas
Trainer
Played shortstop at UIC, batting .305 as a redshirt freshman. Works with youth softball players on hitting mechanics, infield fundamentals, and mental approach.
Played shortstop at UIC, batting .305 as a redshirt freshman. Works with youth softball players on hitting mechanics, infield fundamentals, and mental approach.
Larissa Ortiz
Trainer
Played catcher and utility at UIC. Works with athletes on offensive skills, game-calling, and defensive fundamentals.
Played catcher and utility at UIC. Works with athletes on offensive skills, game-calling, and defensive fundamentals.
Liberty Rivard
Trainer
Outfielder and pitcher at Dominican University. Four-year letterwinner in softball and basketball at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.
Outfielder and pitcher at Dominican University. Four-year letterwinner in softball and basketball at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.
Coach Nata
Herb Plucinski
Co-Owner / 13-14U Baseball Black Head Coach
Over 20 years coaching youth, high school, and travel baseball. Also works as a personal instructor for hitting, fielding, and pitching development.
Over 20 years coaching youth, high school, and travel baseball. Also works as a personal instructor for hitting, fielding, and pitching development.
Gary Ramos
Strength and Conditioning
Played Division 3 baseball at North Central University. Builds programs focused on rotational strength and overall athleticism for baseball players.
Played Division 3 baseball at North Central University. Builds programs focused on rotational strength and overall athleticism for baseball players.
Kellie Fox
Consultant
Former All-American at UCLA and Arizona and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Specializes in mental toughness and mindset training.
Former All-American at UCLA and Arizona and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Specializes in mental toughness and mindset training.
Amanda Daly
Pitching Consultant
Pitched at University of Dayton and Western Illinois University. Coaches pitching and hitting with a focus on mechanics and mental approach.
Pitched at University of Dayton and Western Illinois University. Coaches pitching and hitting with a focus on mechanics and mental approach.
Thomas Catomer
Owner and Founder
Former Grand Canyon University pitcher and Milwaukee Brewers developmental signee. Has coached at the high school and college level and works with all age groups on mechanics and mindset.
Former Grand Canyon University pitcher and Milwaukee Brewers developmental signee. Has coached at the high school and college level and works with all age groups on mechanics and mindset.
Herb Plucinski
Co-Owner / 13-14U Baseball Black Head Coach
Over 20 years coaching youth, high school, and travel baseball. Also works as a personal instructor for hitting, fielding, and pitching development.
Over 20 years coaching youth, high school, and travel baseball. Also works as a personal instructor for hitting, fielding, and pitching development.
Jazmyn "Jas" Casas
Trainer
Played shortstop at UIC, batting .305 as a redshirt freshman. Works with youth softball players on hitting mechanics, infield fundamentals, and mental approach.
Played shortstop at UIC, batting .305 as a redshirt freshman. Works with youth softball players on hitting mechanics, infield fundamentals, and mental approach.
Gary Ramos
Strength and Conditioning
Played Division 3 baseball at North Central University. Builds programs focused on rotational strength and overall athleticism for baseball players.
Played Division 3 baseball at North Central University. Builds programs focused on rotational strength and overall athleticism for baseball players.
Larissa Ortiz
Trainer
Played catcher and utility at UIC. Works with athletes on offensive skills, game-calling, and defensive fundamentals.
Played catcher and utility at UIC. Works with athletes on offensive skills, game-calling, and defensive fundamentals.
Kellie Fox
Consultant
Former All-American at UCLA and Arizona and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Specializes in mental toughness and mindset training.
Former All-American at UCLA and Arizona and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Specializes in mental toughness and mindset training.
Liberty Rivard
Trainer
Outfielder and pitcher at Dominican University. Four-year letterwinner in softball and basketball at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.
Outfielder and pitcher at Dominican University. Four-year letterwinner in softball and basketball at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.
Amanda Daly
Pitching Consultant
Pitched at University of Dayton and Western Illinois University. Coaches pitching and hitting with a focus on mechanics and mental approach.
Pitched at University of Dayton and Western Illinois University. Coaches pitching and hitting with a focus on mechanics and mental approach.
Coach Nata
Contact
firstclassprospects@gmail.com
(847) 873-7384
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Contact
firstclassprospects@gmail.com
(847) 873-7384
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Contact
firstclassprospects@gmail.com
(847) 873-7384