Basketball Trainers
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
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.
Madie Nitsch
Madie is a proven basketball coach with both the playing experience and coaching expertise to develop high-level athletes. As the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Carthage College since 2022, she plays a vital role in player development, practice planning, and recruiting, ensuring student-athletes are prepared for success on and off the court. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in fundamentals, emphasizing skill development, discipline, and basketball IQ. A standout player herself, Madie started 82 games at Carthage, finishing her collegiate career with 1,075 points (19th in program history), 162 three-pointers made (sixth in program history), and an 84.2% free-throw percentage (second-best in program history). Her on-court excellence earned her First-Team All-CCIW honors in 2017-2018, two CCIW All-Conference Second-Team selections, and three CCIW Winter Academic All-Conference awards. With a passion for fundamentals and a track record of success, Madie is dedicated to shaping the next generation of basketball players.
Contact Information
Email- madie@thefarmball.net
Baseball Trainers
Derek Hall
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
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
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
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.