Kevin played collegiately at Concordia University.  He was drafted by the New York Mets in the 26th round of the Major League Baseball draft in 2003.  He enjoyed a successful 11-year Minor League career.   In 2005, he was the Mets Organizational Player of the Month in July.  In 2008, he was Can Am League Player of the Month in July.  In 2009, he had a 28 game hitting streak, made the All-Star Team and earned the Northern League Defensive Player of the Year.   In September of 2010 he earned Northern League Player of the Month. 

After retiring for competitive baseball, Kevin become an elite instructor.  He works with Little Leaguers, travel players of all ages and coaches for Hinsdale Central.  Kevin was a prominent figure with the Red Dogs last year and teaches hitting, fielding and agility.  Kevin is all about getting the fundamentals right and having a blast while doing it.

Kevin will also Manage the Devils 15U Black team this year.

Email: riossbaseball@yahoo.com

Cell: 714-458-4998

2005 Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)

2007 Oakland A’s (MLB)

2008 Japanese Baseball League

2000-2011 5 Major League Organizations

San Diego Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates

Oakland A’s

Philadelphia Phillies

Tampa Bay Rays

4 time Minor League All-Star

College All-American (2000) & Hall of Fame (2019) (Lewis University)

Founder of JJ Furmaniak Pro Performance Training - Training Advanced Infield, Hitting and Pitching movements.

Email: jjfurmaniak@outlook.com

Cell: 630-921-0303

Proud father of two wonderful boys, Roman 13 and JJ 12. High School Health/Wellness teacher CPR/First Aid/AED Safety Instructor at Plainfield East In PSD 2002 since 2001.

High School Trainer with the Cardinals for over 10 years, now with Devils. Coached freshman, sophomore and then Head Varsity baseball coach at Plainfield Central H.S. 2001-2007.  Assistant Varsity coach at University High School in Normal, IL won Class A state championship in ‘98. Instructor for the White Sox Training Academy since 2002. Graduated from Illinois State University B.A., Governors State University M.A. Educational Admin.

Quote:

”I continue to learn each day from everyone. Each athlete is different so each athlete should be approached as an individual. There is no one right approach for all athletes. The minute you think you know everything you know nothing.” 

Email: chrisfrankiewicz@hotmail.com

Cell: 708-567-1360

Chris was a two-time All-State pitcher/first baseman at Lockport Township  High School. As a high school player, Chris committed to the University of Arkansas to pitch in the Southeastern Conference. However, after the Royals selected him in the 7th round of the 2001 MLB Draft, Chris decided to forgo his commitment to Arkansas and sign professionally.

Chris pitched 11 years of professional baseball with the Royals and Padres organizations before retiring in 2011. Since then, he has stayed involved in the game through private instruction and scouting for professional organizations. Chris has coached privately since 2004, and most recently served as a scout with the Cleveland Indians.

Chris believes that not only is the physical factor important to the progress of a player, but the mental game plays a huge part in advancing to the next level. 

Email: christopher.m.tierney@gmail.com

Cell: 312-545-1364

Luke is entering his 8th season as Varsity Hitting and Outfield Coach for 2021 State Champion Plainfield East High School. He also runs the Strength and Conditioning Program for all sports at Plainfield East. 

Luke Collins was a middle infielder at Yorkville High School, where he earned All-Conference Honors as a Senior.  He continued his baseball career at Elmhurst College playing first base.  During his 2013 college season, Luke led the CCIW in home runs, while slugging .532.  He also played summer baseball throughout college with the Chicago Zephyrs in the Midwest Collegiate League, where he earned League All-Star honors and an All-Tournament Team honor at the NABF World Series.  

Luke is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, Certified Personal Training through ACSM, OnBaseU level 1 hitting, and Blast Motion Certified instructor. 

Email: collinsln12@gmail.com

Cell: (630) 373-1385

Justin Cox has coached and taught individual/team baseball lessons for 10+ years at the youth, high school and college level. He has been around the game his entire life. Justin has trained athletes from 6 to 22 years old and is comfortable with the newest of baseball players to the most advanced.

Justin has coached travel baseball for the past six years in Illinois. His teams have been ranked in the top ten in Illinois, top 20 in Midwest the previous four seasons at the 9-12u levels. Justin teaches all aspects of the game, but specializes in middle infield/corner infield and hitting. Justin teaches the mental approach to the game as well as the physical fundamentals because baseball is a game of failure, so our youth needs to learn to fail forward while having fun.

Justin Cox played D1 baseball at Troy University in Alabama. He was a middle infielder that had to adapt and play the outfield as well. Justin was a High School All-State Shortstop/Second baseman in NC. He played two summers in the NECBL (Northeast Collegiate Baseball League) wood bat league and was a two-time league all-star. Justin played one year in the Coastal Plain League for the Asheboro Copperheads. Justin played 2B, 3B and RF while at Troy University.

Email: jbcox8@gmail.com

Cell: 630.415.6111

-22 years of high school coaching experience

-part of coaching staff that won 2 spring state championships, along with 6 summer state championships, as well as a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finish at Lyons Township from 2000-2016

-Worked at all levels in high school teaching pretty much every aspect of the game

-Current Varsity Assistant Baseball coach at Maine South High School since 2017

-10+ years coaching youth travel

-almost 20 yrs of working youth camps/ and doing private lessons

- Can work with CATCHERS

Email: baseballkings99@yahoo.com

Cell: 708.623.4985

Luke Adams grew up playing in the Hinsdale Little League, and was a 4x all star player from ages 9-12. Since his HLL time, he went to Hinsdale Central and finished his senior season being selected to Illinois First Team All State team 2022. 

Although Luke was committed to Michigan State for baseball, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 12th round of this year’s MLB Draft and decided to forgo his college career to chase his professional MLB dream that he has had since being a little kid. Now, while he is on a 3 month break before spring training next year, Luke would love to give back to his home town and share his knowledge to your young future all star!

Email: Lukeadams_98@icloud.com

Cell: 312-213-7713