Softball
Programs

Become A Volunteer Coach!

Volunteering to coach a youth athletic team is a great way to be involved with the community and play an important role in providing a positive experience to our youth. The more parents are involved with the program, the more valuable the experience. It takes numerous coaches to provide each player with the attention they need to improve. All head coaches receive training in positive coaching techniques. To get involved, contact your team’s supervisor.

Private/Group Softball Lessons

All skill levels are welcome! Improve your game with our knowledgeable staff. To learn more about private or group lesson programs, contact [email protected]. Lessons must be prearranged with a coach prior to booking.

Private Lessons: $60 per 45-minute lesson 

Group Lessons (No more than 2 players): $45 per player for 45-minute lesson

Learn More About Our Private Lesson Coaches

Kelli Warren

Baseball, Softball & Volleyball Coach

Kelli Warren is a dedicated softball coach and former collegiate athlete whose journey in the sport began at the 10U level, where she first fell in love with the game. Her early passion laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to softball, culminating in a successful playing career at the collegiate level. During her time as a student-athlete, Kelli played for three years, extended due to COVID-19 eligibility, and earned All-Conference honors .

Now serving as the Assistant Softball Coach at her alma mater, Kelli brings a player-first mindset to her coaching. She believes in developing athletes from the ground up, focusing on strong fundamentals while tailoring her approach to each player’s unique strengths and abilities. Her philosophy emphasizes adaptability and individualized growth, ensuring that every athlete has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Meghan Ramseyer

Softball Coach

Meghan Ramseyer is very passionate about fastpitch softball and is always ready to inspire girls to love it just as she does.  Coach Meghan has been playing softball for most of her life.  She joined a fastpitch softball travel team at the age of eight and was eventually recruited to play in college, competing for both Trinity International University and Rockford University.  She completed her bachelor’s degree at Rockford University, earning a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Management and a minor in Coaching, graduating Summa Cum Laude.  Coach Meghan has four years of experience coaching travel fastpitch softball with the Skokie Slammers, and has also served as the JV Head Coach for Nazareth Academy (LaGrange, IL).

Meghan was the first baseman for Niles West’s Softball Team when they won the Class 4A Regional Championship (2019).  She earned the Niles West Softball Team Leadership award (2020). While playing for Trinity International University, she earned a defensive team award as the first baseman, having the highest fielding average on the team (2022).  As a travel softball coach, Meghan led her 12U Skokie Slammers Team to a National Championship (2022).

Meghan’s goal as a coach is to teach athletes the value of hard work, teamwork, and personal growth—both on and off the field.

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Mike
Divincenzo
Athletics & Centennial Ice Arena Manager
847.579.3198
Eric
Golmon
Athletic Supervisor
847.579.3129
Troy
Hoffmann
Athletic Supervisor
847.579.3124
Taelor
Schmitz
Athletic Supervisor
847.579.3128