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In addition to our coaches, we also feature some of the best skill specific mentors and instructors in the area. Experience. Knowledge. Professionalism. Dedication. Continued Education. Proven Credentials. Sustained Success. For most it goes without being said, but unfortunately there are still people that simply don't comprehend the history of metro baseball, nor do they acquire accurate information. This is competitive youth baseball, not little league nor recreational athletics. As a result, with the investment a family makes in their child, financial and time, we agree with several other fine programs that you should have the information below, clearly showing you the experience and the proven credentials of the unpaid volunteers that you trust your child with. It's our courtesy and accountability to you. These coaching milestones reflect upon the wonderful growth, improvement and execution of the game by hundreds of children we've been privileged to teach. You sought the information from our link, here it is: | ||
 STEVE KORBEL Founder, Administrator: Lincoln-Way Prospects Baseball 2012 9U/10U/11U/12U: Manager and Head Coach 2011 9U/10U/11U: Manager and Head Coach 2010 9U/10U: Manager and Head Coach 2009 9U: Manager and Head Coach 2008 13U, 2009 14U: Head Coach, Pastime Prospects University of Notre Dame, Executive Ed/Leadership Lewis University, B.A. Degree Joliet Jr. College, 3 A.A.S. Degrees, Magna Cum Laude ASEP Certified, Coaching/First Aid/CPR American CPR Certified, CPR/First Aid/AED Usage IL High School Association (IHSA), Certified IL Elementary School Assocation (IESA), Certified N.Y.S.C.A. Coach Certification #MBR-621939 N.Y.S.A.A. Administrator Certification #MBR-716261 Babe Ruth/Ripken Baseball (BRL/RBI) Certified Coach Member, American Baseball Coaches Association American CPR (First Aid/CPR/AED) Certified Director, 2009 Northern IL Metro League (9U) Director, 2010 Northern IL Metro League (9U, 10U) Director, 2011 Northern IL Metro League (9U, 10U, 11U, 12U) Head Coach, 2010 C.A.B.A. 9U World Series Champions Head Coach, 2010 C.A.B.A. 10U World Series Runner-up Head Coach, 2009 C.A.B.A. 9U World Series Runner-up Head Coach, 2009 C.A.B.A. Nationals 14U 3rd Place Head Coach, Multiple Midwest Regional Champions Head Coach, 3 Consecutive In-House/Rec World Series Winners 2005 Mustang Level, 2006 (Travel Only), 2007 Pinto Level, 2008 Pinto Level Head Coach, 2006 State of IL U.S.S.S.A. Gold Top Gun Team Head Coach, 2006 11U USSSA W/Series 15/78th AAA Rank Exec. Board Member and/or Webmaster, 2003-2011, Youth Level Manager, 2007 Cooperstown Dreams Park 12U Team Instructor, all ages through high school baseball Founder, Belly Button BallSM baseball program National Leader, CharacterNATIONSM Presidential Service Award: 2008, 2009 Gold Presidential Service Award, 2010 Lifetime Service Award Entering 14th season of coaching experience 
 RON BLOUNT 2012 12U: Coach, 1B Coach 2011 11U: Coach, 1B Coach 2010 10U: Coach, 1B Coach 2009 9U: Coach, 1B Coach Joliet Jr. College, L-W Central N.Y.S.C.A. Coach Certification #MBR-687481 Babe Ruth/Ripken Baseball (BRL/RBI) Certified Coach American CPR Certified, CPR/First Aid/AED Usage ASEP Certified, Basketball Yardmaster, Norfolk Southern Railroad, 23+ years Coach, 2010 C.A.B.A. 10U World Series Runner-up Coach, 2009 C.A.B.A. 9U World Series Runner-up Presidential Service Award: 2008, 2009 Silver, 2010 Gold Entering 8th season of coaching experience. 
 JON HORVATH 2012 11U: Coach, Bullpen and Warm-up Coordinator 1996 B.A. in Communications, Loyola University Chicago 2011 11U: Mgr, Romeoville Spartans 2010 10U: Mgr, Romeoville Spartans 2009 9U: Mgr, Romeoville Spartans 2006-2008: Mgr, PONY Baseball 2010: Asst. Coach Romeoville Spartans Youth Football 2011: Asst. Coach Romeoville Spartans Youth Football Pop Warner Certified Coach, Tackle Football 7 year experience/ Sales Engineer- Enterprise Software Entering 7th season of coaching experience 
 MIKE ROAT 2012 12U: Coach, Pre-game Coordinator 2011 11U: Coach, Pre-game Coordinator 2010 10U: Coach, Pre-game Coordinator 2009 9U: Coach, Pre-game Coordinator Concordia University, St. Paul, Bachelors Degree 2010 10U Interim 3B Coach, when required N.Y.S.C.A. Coach Certification #MBR-692628 Babe Ruth/Ripken Baseball (BRL/RBI) Certified Coach American CPR Certified, CPR/First Aid/AED Usage Coach, 2010 C.A.B.A. 10U World Series Runner-up Coach, 2009 C.A.B.A. 9U World Series Runner-up Presidential Service Award: 2008, 2009 Silver, 2010 Gold Entering 8th season of coaching experience. 
 KEN FERREE 9U 2012 Assistant Coach 9U 2011 Bench Coach/Pre-game Coordinator Staff, 2010 C.A.B.A. 9U World Series Champions 3 years Asst Coach, New Lenox Rebels (Shetland, Pinto) 2 Years Asst Coach, ROL Youth Basketball American CPR (First Aid/CPR/AED) Certified Rich South High School (Baseball) Graduate 1995 Missouri Western State University 14 Year Employee with Diamond Security Services Entering 6th season of coaching experience 
 JAKE ZAJC 2009, 2010, 2011: Instructor, Pitching Draft Pick, New York Yankees (1995) Current Varsity Head Coach, Lincoln-Way West Former Varsity pitching coach, Lincoln-Way Central St. Joseph's College 
MIKE VICTOR 2009, 2010, 2011: Instructor, Hitting Former Pro Baseball Player, Frontier League 3 Seasons: Traverse City Bears and Southern IL Miners St. Joseph's College Current Varsity Hitting Coach, Lincoln-Way Central Current Hitting Instructor, Future Stars  Prospects Baseball was the first Illinois full-time travel baseball team to have a complete coaching staff fully N.Y.S.C.A. certified in coaching baseball. Our coaches voluntarily took this initiative under the direction of our organizations administrators, paying for it out-of-pocket as well. Congratulations and great job on your continued education as a coach. |
 RON DAWSON 2012 12U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach & Administrator 2011 11U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach & Administrator 2010 10U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach & Administrator 2009 9U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach & Administrator Western IL University, Bachelors Degree N.Y.S.C.A. Coach Certification #MBR-682824 N.Y.S.A.A. Administrator Certification # MBR-716262 Babe Ruth/Ripken Baseball (BRL/RBI) Certified Coach American CPR (First Aid/CPR/AED) Certified Former Executive Board Member, Youth Baseball Level Former Divisional V.P., Youth Baseball Level Coach, 2007 Pinto Age Level World Series Champs Mgr, 2008 Pinto Age Level World Series Champs Coach, 2008 8-yr old Level Travel All-Star Team Coach, 2010 C.A.B.A. 10U World Series Runner-up Coach, 2009 C.A.B.A. 9U World Series Runner-up Presidential Service Award: 2008, 2009 Silver, 2010 Gold Entering 8th season of coaching experience 
ARMIE GASBARRO N.Y.S.C.A. Coach Certification #MBR-830114 2012 10U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach 2011 9U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach Western Illinois University, Ed.D. Currently earning, Education Leadership Doctoral Olivet Nazarene University, MBA 1996 Western Illinois University, B.A. 1989 Achievements at Western Illinois University: 1st Team “Sporting News” All American, Football 1989 Associated Press All American, Football 1988 1st Team All Gateway Conference, 1988 & 1989 1st Team All Area Football 1984 designated by: Southtown Star Publication, Marian Catholic H.S 1st Team All Area Football 1984 designated by: Hammond Times Publication, Marian Catholic H.S. 6th round draft pick, 1991, World Spring League/NFL Europe Assistant Defensive Coach, Marian Catholic H.S, 1992-1993 Assistant Defensive Coach, IHSA State Champs in 1993 Head Coach, Pinto Youth baseball, 8 years Head Coach, Various youth all-star baseball games Former Divisional VP, Youth Baseball Asst Coach, 8 year old baseball travel All Stars American CPR Certified Head Varsity Coach, New Lenox Jr. Knights Football, 2007-2010 Asst Head Coach, New Lenox Fire, Travel Football Entering 10th season of baseball coaching experience Asst Superintendent of Business -Marquardt School District 15 
 MARTY O'BRIEN 2012 11U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach 2011 10U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach 2010 9U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach Benedictine University, Bachelors Degree American CPR (First Aid/CPR/AED) Certified All-American Collegiate Football Player Chicago Chargers, 1999 Semi-Pro Football Championship H.S. All-Star Football Game, Las Vegas 1996 Coach, FSQ Hawks Youth Baseball and Softball Head Coach, 10U Frankfort Square Wildcats Football USA Certified Coach, Tackle Football Asst Mgr, 2010 C.A.B.A. 9U World Series Champions Chief Engineer, since 1997 Presidential Service Award, 2010 Gold Entering 7th season of coaching experience 
 JACK WILLIAMS 2012 9U: Assistant Mgr/Head Coach 2009, Masters, Educational Admin from Governors State 1996, B.S., Elementary Education, Elmhurst College 1992, Graduate of Lincoln-Way Central H.S. 1988, Graduate Summit Hill Jr. High 2011 Manager, Lemont Indians 8U Traveling Baseball 2011 VP of Operations, Lemont Indians Traveling Baseball 2010 3rd/1st Base Coach, Lemont Indians 8U Traveling Baseball 2003 Lemont H.S. Head Sophomore Baseball Coach/Asst Varsity 2001 and 2002 Lemont H.S. Head Sophomore Baseball Coach 2000 Lemont H.S. Head Freshmen Baseball Coach 2000, Mgr Babe Ruth Regional Champions 1989-2000, Coach in Frankfort Square Current, CPR, First Aid, AED, ASEP, IESA certified 2008-Present, Lemont Park District Commissioner (elected) Appointed Treasure of Board in 2008 Appointed as Committee Chairperson for Recreation, Maintenance, Planning and Educational Committees at some point during term 18 years coaching experience, ages thru H.S.
JIM PATOCK N.Y.S.C.A. Coach Certification #MBR-862629 2012 11U: Coach, Lincoln-Way Prospects 2011 10U: Coach, 1B, NL Rebels Red 2010 9U: Coach, 1B, NL Rebels Red Victor J. Andrew High School 8 years U.S. Marine Corps, Intelligence Specialist 11 yrs, SunGard Availability Services, Operations Manager Entering 8th season of coaching experience 
 KEVIN AIKENS N.Y.S.C.A. Coach Certification #MBR-830311 2012 10U: Coach, 1B Coach, 3B Coach Interim 2011 9U: Coach, 1B Coach, 3B Coach Interim Manager, 2011 FSBA Pinto Fall Ball, 3B Coach Manager, 2011 FSBA Pinto World Series Champions, 3B Coach Manager, 2010 FSBA Pinto Fall Ball, 3B Coach Coach, 2010 FS Raptors 8U Travel All-Stars, 3B Coach Manager, 2010 FSBA Pinto World Series Champions, 3B Coach Manager, 2009 FSBA Pinto Fall Ball, 3B Coach Coach, 2009 FSBA Pinto World Series Champions, 1B Coach Manager, 2008 FSBA Pinto Fall Ball, 3B Coach Coach, 2007 FSBA Pinto Fall Ball, 3B Coach American CPR (First Aid/CPR/AED) Certified Subway Franchisee 1994-Present State of Illinois Certified Foodservice Sanitation #01082094 Illinois State University, (Business) Carl Sandburg High School (Class of 1990) Entering 10th season of coaching experience 
TOM DEVRIES N.Y.S.C.A. Coach Certification #MBR-830604 2012 10U: Coach, 1B Coach Interim 2011 9U: Coach, 1B Coach Interim American CPR (First Aid/CPR/AED) Certified Coach, 2010 FS Raptors 8U travel all-stars Manager/Coach, 2008-2010 FSBA Coach, Frankfort Wildcats 12-0 U9 Football team Carl Sandburg H.S. (Baseball) All-State Conference, 1986 All-Conference, 1986 All-Conference, Football A.A.S., Moraine Valley (Business) Member, Sheet Metal Works Local 73 
 ERIC WELSH 2010, 2011: Instructor, Hitting Certified Personal Trainer Current, Co-Owner Future Stars Baseball Academy 8 seasons with White Sox and Reds organizations Northern IL University 
 BILL MUSSELMAN 2010: Instructor, Catching Current, Future Stars Baseball Academy Current, Diamondbacks Minor League system 2007 Draft Pick, Arizona Diamondbacks Atlantic 10, All-Conference/All Tournament Saint Louis University PUBLIC POLICY FOR VOLUNTEERS! Lincoln-Way Prospects Travel Baseball is the first youth baseball organization in New Lenox, IL to publicly announce that it encourages and supports their administrators and coaching staff, including managers, to participate in any capacity, with any baseball club or organization whereas their contributions as a volunteer can foster the advancement of recreational or amateur sports. Our organization believes families should have choice and quality options as parents not forced to make a choice with whom to coach because of out-dated or restrictive by-laws and policy. Without disrupting their travel team commitment, our staff may help children at any level, in any community without being forced to choose between which child to assist as a volunteer when developmental and instructional programs are offered by different clubs. Athletes first, politics ousted. | |
Provide a safe physical environment. Communicate in a positive way. Teach the tactics and skills of baseball. Teach the rules of baseball. Direct your players in competition. Help your players become fit and value fitness for a lifetime.
Our staff believes that the main coaching objectives are:
Providing an experience whereas head start (9U-12U) and high school prep (13U-14U) expectations are fostered. Furthering the players' fundamental skills. Getting players to perform to the best of their abilities on a consistent basis. Empower our players to play; allow them to learn and grow from mistakes made in practice and games.YOU MAY PAUSE THE MUSIC BY USING THE CONTROL BELOW
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