Andy is the General Manager here at "Let It Rip". He played his travel ball for the 2 time AAU State Champion, Bartlett Bandits. He attended Bartlett High School, where he gained Upstate 8 All-Conference, and All- Area honors, along with being selected to the North Suburban All-Star team. He played his freshman year of college ball at Lewis University, before accepting a scholorship from Chicago State University, playing 3 years at the Division I level. Andy has been an instructor at Let It Rip since our doors opened in Jan. 2007.

Mike has 7 years of professional baseball experience at the Minor and Major League levels, incuding the Chicago White Sox (2005-06), the Joliet Jackhammers (2006), and the Schaumburg Flyers (2007). He has 8 years of coaching and instructional experience at the collegiate and professional levels.

Kim was a four year starting varsity pitcher at Mother McAuley High School in Chicago. There, her honors included being named team MVP, Prep athlete of the week by the Chicago Tribune and the Daily Southtown, and was a 3 time GCAG All-Conference player. Kim was twice selected for the GCAC All-Tournament team and holds several conference records. She continued her softball career at St. Xavier University, in Chicago. While there, she was chosen for the CCAC All-Tournament team, recieved the "Coaches" Award, and also a "Gold Glove" award. Kim played her travel ball with the Bandits

Jeff is a local product of Lincoln-Way Central, where he was the 2000 Summer State Champion MVP. In 2001 he recieved All-State honors. Jeff was a starting shortstop for the University of Iowa for 3 years, and finished his final year at UIC in Chicago where he was named to the 2005 Nebraska Lincoln Regional All Tournament team. Jeff was a 3 time team captain, and followed up his playing career with a 2 year stint as an assistant coach at UIC.

Jamie was a 4 year starter at Mother McAuley High School in Chicago. She played her college ball at North Central College, where she was selected CCIW "All - Region" 1st Team, and holds school records for most sacrifices, assists, and stolen bases

Are YOU a Baseball or Softball instructor looking for a professional environment where you can maximize your teaching skills, and your players learning experience ? Then "LET IT RIP" is where YOU should be teaching. Our facility can help you, help your players become the best they can be.

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