About The Founder
Brandon “Coach Smoke” Williams is a Chicagoland community member, born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. Brandon is an alum of Simeon Career Academy and Grambling State University, where he played as an all SWAC second baseman and successfully obtained his Bachelors in Sociology. Brandon’s inspiration and love of baseball started while playing on the Jackie Robinson West Little League team. Brandon aspires to support student-athletes of all demographics and show the use of baseball as means to achieve more in life. Brandon’s goals are to enhance young men and women athletes' skills and abilities, instill confidence and build character through intense training. Brandon’s specialty is infield, and he is currently a well-known coach for the White Sox Ace program and distinguished throughout the baseball community. Coach Smoke Athletics values young student-athletes with a positive mindset to conquer the game of baseball. The right positive mindset is all it takes to develop a strong athlete’s character, as the skillset will follow.
C.S.A is interested in the development of positive, confident, determined, and motivated individuals by using a game to create opportunities for all demographics. Rather big or small, short or tall, beginner or elite, male or female, here at Coach Smoke Athletics skillset is secondary to mindset. A positive mindset is all we need to develop strong character and a Masterful skillset. Coach Smoke Athletics most importantly is here for YOU!!!