Dupage Training Academy

JIM HALLAHAN - SOFTBALL DIRECTOR

Jim is also the founder of the F.O.S.T (Fast Pitch Offensive Skills Training) and Winter Warm Up Programs here at The DuPage Training Academy. Coach Hallahan brings over 15 years experience as well as a coaching staff that is fast becoming known as one of the finest in IL.

BOB BARRON - HITTING INSTRUCTOR

Bob played professional baseball with SF Giants organization in 1981-1982. He went on to star with the Aurora Home Savings professional fast pitch team where he was named to the First Team All American team in 1984-1988. Bob has been teaching baseball and softball hitting lessons for the past 14 years.

EMILY MONTESANO-JOHNSON - PITCHING INSTRUCTOR

Former Division I College Pitcher at U. of Missouri.4-yr. 1st string pitcher who set many of the Missouri pitching records. She still holds the record for career strikeouts, innings pitched and lowest ERA.

KRISTIE SPIELMAN - PITCHING INSTRUCTOR

Former West Chicago HS standout went 42-0 in her high school career. She went on to star at SIU - Carbondale where she had the 15th best ERA in the nation her freshman year. Kristie has been teaching area girls for the past 9 years and works with all levels of experience. Many of Kristie's current and former students are staring in area high school and college programs.

KAYLA KRAMER - SOFTBALL INSTRUCTOR

Former West Chicago HS Standout who is in the IHSA record books for 10 HR’s in a season. Selected as a Super 60 player her senior year, and was unanimous All-conference. Played for the highly ranked KCC Cavaliers softball team and currently playing at Northern Illinois University.

CHRISTINE BURCHILL - PITCHING INSTRUCTOR

Christine was a stand out pitcher at Driscoll Catholic before going on to play at University of Illinois where she graduated with a degree in education.