Meet our Professional Skills Coaches and Instructors!
Coach Ted Fijalkowski
Professional Baseball/Softball Coach
Coach Fijalkowski is the Baseball Director for our Academy and has 25 years of Coaching Experience. He played for West Chicago HS as a Pitcher. He was an All-Conference player at College of DuPage. Transferring to St. Leo University in Florida and played in two DII College World Series. Ted is heading our Baseball Department and will be the main contact for everything Baseball.
Call for Lessons - 813-928-4527
Coach Nick Rodriguez
Professional Baseball Coach
Coach Rodriguez has 4 years of Coaching Experience. He played at Hampshire HS Varsity for 3 yrs. helping his team reach the State tournament final 4. He was a college player at Goshen College where he reinforced Putting in the Work to become a Better Athlete is Key, becoming a 2 way Scholarship athlete. Nick is presently Assistant Pitching Coach for the College of DuPage Baseball Team.
Call for Lessons - 847-505-4599
Coach X Labombarbe
Professional Softball Coach
Coach Labombarbe played softball from 8 to 21 years old and never looked back. Following High School she continued playing with D1 & D2 College Players. Coach X has coached t-Ball, Coach Pitch, and 8u Baseball. She is a great addition to round out our professional coaches. She loves the game, and loves teaching at the youngest levels.
Coach John Escareno
Professional Softball and Baseball Coach
Coach Escareno grew up playing baseball in the West Dundee area and lives and breathes all sports, but specifically baseball. He has been around the game for the past 15 years playing and coaching the game. His goals are to make all players he sees better athletes. John has been working with large sports programs and the park district to develop athletes in the Fox Valley Area for many years and also works as a High School Teacher in D300.
Call for Lessons - 847-532-4587
Coach Nic DiMarzio
Professional Baseball Coach
Coach DiMarzio has been playing baseball for 15 years, assisting Hampshire High School’s varsity team to a Regional Championship Game. Nic attended Morton College where he advanced his skills and mechanics for the Pitching Position. Knowing the key to success is Accountability.
Call for Lessons 847-975-6793
Coach Peyton McMahon
Professional Baseball Coach
Coach McMahon has played baseball not only locally but all over the world. Coach Peyton placed in state 3 times at TCLL and is an honored member of the Hall of Fame, and was selected to an International Team representing the USA in Nettuno Italy. He wants to teach kids the Love of the Game.
Call for Lessons - 331-588-3725
Coach Austin Ernst
Professional Baseball Coach
Coach Ernst was a 3 year Varsity starter at Hampshire High School, contributing as both a pitcher and an outfielder. He helped his team to Regional and Conference Championships and finished his Senior year wit a Top 5 ERA in the Fox Valley Conference. Coach Austin continued to compete at the collegiate level on scholarship at Concordia University Chicago. Coach Austin has more than 15 years of experience and enjoys build confidence and strengthening fundamentals in young athletes.
Coach Jack Schane
Facility Director & Professional Coach
Coach Schane is a third coach for our Academy, and is our Director of Facilities. His youth career spanned 14 years with 2 Little League State Championship, 1 regional appearance and is a 3x TCLL Wall of Fame Inductee. As a 3 year Varsity player he helped his HS team to three Regional and 1 Sectional appearance. Coach Jack played at Morton College as a Pitcher Only. His passion is Coaching Youth Athletes.
Call for Lessons - 847-721-1142
Coach Braeden Wegner
Professional Baseball Coach
Coach Wegner is in his 2nd year coaching with LZ360 Bison Academy. He played 2 years of Varsity baseball at Jacob's High School, earning All-conference Honors, and has continued his career at McHenry County College. With a vast foundation in competitive baseball, Coach Braeden brings a blend of on-field experience and professional training to his coaching. He is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of the game, helping players develop both their skills and mental toughness.
Call for Lessons - 630-797-1917
Coach Jack McMahon
Professional Baseball Coaches
Coach McMahon has played baseball his whole life. Coach Jack was a duel sport athlete in High School competing in the State Finals. That experience taught him about performing under pressure and being part of something bigger then yourself. Coach Jack is passionate about helping young athletes grow, not just as players, but as people. He believes in hard work, accountability, and creating a team environment where everyone supports each other. Coach McMahon's goal is to pass on my knowledge to the next generation in confidence, discipline, & skill.
Call for Lessons - 331-588-3727