MACEY BROOKS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A former member of the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Oakland Raiders, Macey Brooks is currently the Executive Director of Elite Sports Performance. Macey is one of the founding members of ESP and focuses his time in the following areas:

• Football Position Training
• Speed and Agility Training
• Weight Training
• Youth Programming

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TADD GIBSON - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

A former UIC standout who still ranks in the top 10 in many pitching categories at the University.  Tadd brings years of teaching experience to ESP.  Tadd specializes in Baseball pitching.

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KEVIN SULLIVAN - DIRECTOR OF BASEBALL/SOFTBALL OPERATIONS

Kevin Sullivan brings 10 years of professional playing experience, as well as 10 years of teaching experience.  Kevin spent seasons in the Cubs, White Sox, Phillies and Rockies organizations. Kevin specializes in the following areas:

• Baseball/Softball Hitting
• Baseball/Softball Catching
• Baseball/Softball Fielding

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TONY WILLIAMS - PRESIDENT OF TRAINING AND EVALUATION

A two time Rose Bowl/Big Ten Champion at the University of Wisconsin, Tony Williams directs all the performance and fitness training at ESP.  Tony spent time as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Iowa and as a Scout for the Chicago Bears.  Tony specializes in:

• Weight Training
• Speed and Agility
• Jui Jitsu
• Football Position Training
• Adult Fitness

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MARK DALESANDRO - PRESIDENT OF BASEBALL/SOFTBALL OPERATIONS

Mark brings 15 years of professional playing and teaching experience to ESP.  Mark spent time in the Major Leagues with the White Sox, Angels, and Blue Jays.  During his time as an instructor, he has helped train some of the top players in the area.  Mark specializes in the following:

• Baseball/Softball Hitting
• Baseball/Softball Catching
• Baseball/Softball Fielding

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KEN DANIELS - CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

TOM TRAYSER - BASEBALL PITCHING INSTRUCTOR

Former University of Illinois pitcher Tom Trayser brings his expertise to ESP.   Besides helping young pitchers with indiviudal instruction, Tom also coaches at Nequa Valley High School in Naperville, IL. Tom specializes in Baseball Pitching

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CHRISTINE BOUFFARD - PERSONAL TRAINER AND SOFTBALL PITCHING INSTRUCTOR

Former Valparaiso Softball Standout Christine Boffard brings close to 10 years of softball teaching experience to ESP.  Having coached softball at the College, High School and youth levels, Christine has experience working with all ages. Christine also brings years of Personal Training experience.

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J.J. FURMANIAK - HITTING/FIELDING

Former Major Leaguer J.J. Furmaniak has 10 years of experience teaching young players.  An All-American at  Lewis University, Furmaniak was drafted by the San Diego Padres.  Furmaniak reached the Majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2005 and Oakland Athletics in 2007.  He spent this past season in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

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LINDSAY HEJETMANEK - SOFTBALL PITCHING

Private pitching instructor since 2000, Hjetmanek brings years of teaching experience to ESP.  Hejetmanek, currently the Head Softball Coach at Oswego High School, also has years of playing experience at many different levels.

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ISAAC VALDEZ - HITTING/FIELDING INSTRUCTOR

A professional instructor for over 10 years, Isaac Valdez brings years of experience to ESP.  After playing at the collegiate level, Valdez spent time coaching at the high school level.  Valdez specilizes in baseball/softball hitting and fielding lessons.

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JASON WIERTEL-BASEBALL PITCHING

Jason Wiertel, a graduate from Carthage College in 2002, has years of experience teaching young pitchers.  Wiertel ranks in the top ten in a number of categories at Carthage College.  He is currently the pitching coach at Lisle High School in Lisle, IL.

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MONICA WRIGHT - SOFTBALL PITCHING INSTRUCTOR / FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Monica Wright, a former pitcher for the University of Indiana, brings years of pitching experience to ESP. Wright achieved success at both Morrison High School, as well as with the Hoosiers of Indiana.  Wright also brings a backgroud in personal training, which will be utilized in various fitness classes.

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ALLISON ANNALA - TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR

As a four year letter winner in Gymanstics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Annala brings experience at one of the highest levels.  With an educational background in the athletics field, Annala has increased her knowledge through her studies.

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ROB WILLIAMS - ESP TRAINER

Rob Williams, a former player at the University of Massachuetts and the University of St. Francis football teams, as well as Arena2 professional football experience, Rob brings a variety of coaching and training experience to ESP. He is currently Defensive Coordinator at Whitney Young High School in Chicago, IL.

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