Homewood Flossmoor C/O 2022 Illinois State Commit
I began working with Coach Smoke in 2017 at the age of 14. During those years, Coach Smoke has truly enhanced my game. I like to believe I was a pretty good defender all of my life but after I started working with Coach Smoke. When I first with Coach Smoke I also had quick hands, he taught me how to fundamentally use them to improve infield. Coach Smoke took the skills I possessed and elevated them to new heights, correlating drills that translate to real game situations. A fun fact, I received my very first college offer from a Coach Smoke Workout Video. I truly value the coaching and leadership from Coach Smoke and I look forward to continuing to grow and develop my game through Coach Smoke Athletics!

White Sox ACE, JEM Baseball Training and Jackie Robinson West
Coach Smoke has changed the trajectory of my pure talent to being fundamentally sound as well as shifting my approach as an infielder. I’ve been able to not only grow but also execute difficult plays due to his sound instruction and fundamental teaching. The lessons he provides are challenging and engaging and I learn something new every drill.

West Englewood Tigers
I started working with Coach smoke when I was 8yrs old, I am now 11. Coach Smoke is a great mentor and coach. He motivates me to be the best I can be and to always give 100% in every training session. I really love playing baseball and I can tell in Coach Smoke that he really loves to teach the game. We have a lot of fun together in our training, he allows me to be me while always stressing the importance of staying sharp in my skills. I’ll never forget that our 1st time together training, a drill from that session was featured on MLB Networks #SandlotToTheShow segment. I can truly say I am a better infielder because of Coach Smoke.

13U Sparks Softball Class of 2026 Whitney Young
For the last 3 years, I’ve had the privilege to work with Coach Smoke. From day one he raised my limits and challenged me. Despite training alongside all boys, he never underestimated me and made sure we worked to break barriers many female athletes face. He reminded me to never set myself short in every session. Coach Smoke is very optimistic and truly pushes me to dream big and work on achieving my goals. His love for what he does truly shows in every one of my sessions with him. He is such an amazing coach!