Basketball Trainers

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Noah Portalatin

Noah Portalatin, a standout alumnus of Lake Forest High School, made a name for himself in his senior year by shooting an impressive 49% from beyond the arc. Recently, he has embarked on a training career, where he has quickly gained recognition for his dedication and effectiveness. Despite starting just last year, Noah has already worked with athletes ranging from young beginners to Division I talents and even professional players. He prides himself on building a strong foundation in the fundamentals of basketball and believes that rigorous practice is key to developing confidence and success in games. Currently, Noah is a rising sophomore on the Lawrence University men's basketball team, where he continues to excel both as a player and a mentor.

Contact Information

Cell number - 224-727-2081

Email- noahportalatin99@gmail.com

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Kelsey Coshun

Kelsey has 15 years of experience in her basketball career, including playing professionally in England and currently in France. She is an alumni of Carthage College, where she played for four years and earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in Youth Work Leadership and Practice from Nottingham Trent University in England. With four years of coaching experience, Kelsey's focus is on teaching players the fundamentals of the game and helping them perfect their skills. Her coaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive environment that fosters growth. Kelsey is committed to demonstrating to athletes the positive impact that sports can have on a young person's life.

Contact Information

Cell number- 262-960-1142

Email- coshunk@gmail.com

Josh Washburn

With 20 years of playing experience across the country. 10+ years of physical training experience. Learning from some of the best basketball/athletic trainers in the world Josh brings a wealth of knowledge to The Farm. Josh attended University of Minnesota Duluth and graduated from Carthage College. He graduated averaging 23 points per game and leading the conference (CCIW) in 3 pointers made. Josh takes pride in helping and teaching others. He will work with you to improve your skills and help you become elite in your sport.

Contact Information

Cell number- 262-496-6602

Email- Jwashburn30@yahoo.com

Baseball Trainers

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Derek Hall

For the past 15 years Coach Derek Hall has been a head coach for the Lake Forest Baseball Association. He was an NCAA Division 1 player for the University of Tennessee at Martin in the Ohio Valley Conference. Coach Hall graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2005, and has been coaching baseball ever since. He began his coaching career at The North Shore Baseball Academy in Highland Park, and also taught at Slammers Academy, Bat Speed Academy, and CrossFit Freedom, all here on the North Shore. Coach Hall was a Lake Forest High School standout for three years, he then transferred to Avon Old Farms Prep School in Connecticut on an athletic scholarship, during which time his team won two League championships.

Contact Information

Cell Number- 847-651-8872

Email -  derekjeffreyhall@gmail.com

Frank Sarillo

Coach Sarillo is currently a coach at Lake Forest Scouts and before that he was at Northern Knights Baseball (College Exposure) program. While there he assisted in developing 15-17 year old athletes in growing their baseball and life skills to give them the best opportunity to earn a college scholarship. Prior to Coaching at Northern Knights he founded and coached at Grayslake Rams (Pride) girls travel softball.

Contact Information

Email- frank.n.sarillo@gmail.com

Nate Harris

Nate Harris, is highly experienced coach specializing in athlete training and development. Nate holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and boasts several years of experience in honing the skills of aspiring athletes. Nate's athletic journey began in high school where he distinguished himself as a three-year varsity student athlete. During this time, he garnered accolades such as a 2-time all-conference player, MVP, holder of 4 all-time school records, and maintained a career batting average above .300. Post high school, Nate pursued collegiate baseball at Mchenry County College, showcasing his skills as a Shortstop and 2nd Base player. Now, as a dedicated coach, Nate brings his wealth of experience and passion for athlete development to every training session. His goal is to inspire and guide athletes to unlock their full potential and achieve excellence in their respective sports. Join Nate on the journey to athletic success!

Contact Information

Cell Number- 815-347-6290

Email- harrisnate534@yahoo.com 

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Josh Cruz

Josh Cruz has over eight years of experience coaching travel baseball across the Lake County and Chicagoland area, working with teams such as Lake County Lightning, Deerfield Travel Baseball, and Chicago Elite. He has coached players from as young as 8u to athletes at the Division 1 level. With three years of collegiate playing experience at the Division 2, NAIA, and Division 1 levels, Josh brings valuable insight to his coaching. His focus is on player development, emphasizing mechanics and fundamentals, while instilling a mindset of hard work and helping players maximize their talent to its fullest potential.

Contact Information

Email- cruzzer8080@icloud.com

Miles King

Coach Miles is a baseball enthusiast who has been passionately playing the sport since he was young. He has played both college and high school baseball and has been coaching young athletes since the age of 18. His love for the game is evident in the commitment and dedication he brings to his coaching sessions.

Contact Information

Cell number- 630-880-9337

Email- lightningbaseball19@gmail.com

Lee Weld
Coach Weld joins The Farm from the Northern Knights Baseball (College Exposure) program and Player’s Edge Baseball Academy. Lee grew up in Dana, IL and went to Fieldcrest High School where he earned All-State and All-Conference honors. He went on to play Division I college baseball at Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he was a relief pitcher for 5 years that included a redshirt year for an injury. At Southern, he finished 9th in career appearances with 76 and had a career 4.98ERA.  Coaching the Central Illinois Outlaws, Lee coached two MLB Draft Picks, with one (Mason McCoy) reaching the MLB in 2023. Two of the teams that Lee has had the privilege of coaching, 21 of the student-athletes have went on to play college baseball. Lee gives pitching, hitting, and defense lessons. Coach Weld has a strong interest in developing players to the best of their abilities on and off the field.

Contact Information

Cell Number- 815-202-4125

Email- leeweld29@gmail.com

Softball Trainers

Frank Sarillo

Coach Sarillo is currently a coach at Lake Forest Scouts and before that he was at Northern Knights Baseball (College Exposure) program. While there he assisted in developing 15-17 year old athletes in growing their baseball and life skills to give them the best opportunity to earn a college scholarship. Prior to Coaching at Northern Knights he founded and coached at Grayslake Rams (Pride) girls travel softball.

Contact Information

Email- frank.n.sarillo@gmail.com

Strength, Speed, & Agility Trainers

Lauren Herrmann

Coach Herrmann is originally from Hampshire, IL, and graduated from Hampshire High School in 2018, went on to play basketball for all 4 years while at Carthage College. She graduated from Carthage College in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science. Lauren is the Women's Basketball Graduate assistant coach at Carthage College, while getting her master's degree in Sports Leadership. She has over 5 years of experience training and working with athletes.

Contact Information

Cell Number- 224-242-0863

Email- lauren@thefarmball.net

Nate Harris

Nate Harris, is highly experienced coach specializing in athlete training and development. Nate holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and boasts several years of experience in honing the skills of aspiring athletes. Nate's athletic journey began in high school where he distinguished himself as a three-year varsity student athlete. During this time, he garnered accolades such as a 2-time all-conference player, MVP, holder of 4 all-time school records, and maintained a career batting average above .300. Post high school, Nate pursued collegiate baseball at Mchenry County College, showcasing his skills as a Shortstop and 2nd Base player. Now, as a dedicated coach, Nate brings his wealth of experience and passion for athlete development to every training session. His goal is to inspire and guide athletes to unlock their full potential and achieve excellence in their respective sports. Join Nate on the journey to athletic success!

Contact Information

Cell Number- 815-347-6290

Email- harrisnate534@yahoo.com 

Josh Washburn

With 20 years of playing experience across the country. 10+ years of physical training experience. Learning from some of the best basketball/athletic trainers in the world Josh brings a wealth of knowledge to The Farm. Josh attended University of Minnesota Duluth and graduated from Carthage College. He graduated averaging 23 points per game and leading the conference (CCIW) in 3 pointers made. Josh takes pride in helping and teaching others. He will work with you to improve your skills and help you become elite in your sport.

Cell number- 262-496-6602

Email- Jwashburn30@yahoo.com