Private Lessons
Single Lessons: $45
10-Lesson Bundle: $425
Baseball (or softball) lessons are a great way to get the one-on-one instruction and attention that's needed to improve hitting, pitching, fielding, and catching. You can help identify the areas your child needs to work on, and our instructors will create a customized lesson plan based on your child's needs. Through our proven teaching method your child will practice using drills and receive constructive feedback from our instructors. This method helps your child achieve his or her goals quickly!
*Coach James Nohos private lessons are $55 per half-hour lesson.
Meet Our Talented Instructors
Player Development Specialist
Adam Enright
Player Development Specialist
JOE DECEAULT
Joe started his athletic career as a dual sport athlete at Victor J. Andrew High School in Illinois. As starting shortstop under IHSA Hall of Fame Coach, Frank Ganser, he earned MVP (2005), served as Team Captain (2005-2006) and received 2x 1st team All-Conference & All-Area shortstop in addition to IHSA 1st team All-State in 2005. Simultaneously playing as starting quarterback, he also took IHSA All-State Quarterback in 2004, Nike All-American Midwest Quarterback representative at the University of Oregon and ESPN Elite 11 Illinois Quarterback Finalist in 2005. He went on as starting shortstop for South Suburban College under NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame coach Steve Ruzich/2008 captain, playing every inning of every game for 2 years straight. He then moved over to Robert Morris University under Mike Kashirsky where he earned the 2009 CCAC 1st Team All-Conference infielder, NAIA Honorable Mention All-American (.408, 60 runs, 26 doubles), and currently holds the university record for most doubles in a season (26). In 2015 Robert Morris University inducted Joe into their Athletic Hall of Fame. Previously he worked as the Head Assistant and varsity 3rd base coach for Robert Morris University and as Assistant Coach for the Dupage County Hounds in the Midwest Collegiate League in addition to camp instructor under John Cangelosi at both the Bo Jackson Dome in Lockport, IL & Perfect Swing in Darien, IL. He currently coaches in Northwest Indiana for both the Indiana 219ers Baseball Club (12U) as well as Flash Baseball (10U) and will work as a mentor for athletes of all sports under the APF brand.
Player Development Specialist
Jim Nohos
Jim Nohos has been coaching baseball in various capacities throughout The Region for more than 20 years. Players of all ages at all levels of baseball including college level and numerous professional athletes have reported to Jim for pitching lessons. In 2010 he took the National High School Baseball Coaches Association title of Assistant Coach of the year for his position pitching coach for Andrean High School where they took state championships in both 2010 and 2014. In 2007 as the head coach for Hanover High School, he led the Wildcats to their first Conference Title in over 30 years! In addition to serving as an assistant coach for Lake Central, Griffith, and Hobart high schools, he’s coached summer travel ball for several premier organizations. His 16-year-old team ranked third in the nation at the Babe Ruth 16-year-old World Series in 2000. Fast forward to 2019 and his 16U ranked on a national level by Perfect Game and placed 5th in the BCS Tournament in Florida.
We think he’s going to be a great asset to all our athletes and we’re pumped to welcome his pitching services right here at Athletic Performance Factory !
Private Softball INstructor
Alyssa Jordan
Player Development Specialist
Julian Rutherford
Julian Rutherford is a Griffith High School and Wabash College graduate. At Griffith, he was a 4-year starter, earning all area and conference awards. The 2023 season will be his 5th season coaching travel baseball and his 2nd year as head coach. He spent 2 years at Wabash College battling injuries. He will offer private hitting, fielding, and pitching lessons starting this fall.
Pitching; Fielding
Eloy Melero
Coach Eloy Melero is a Bishop Noll and University of St. Francis graduate. He grew up in the Playmakers and Chiefs organizations. At Bishop Noll he was a three year bullpen player. Coach Eloy decided to walk on at South Suburban College where in his sophomore year he earned Academic All-American honors. He then transferred to St.Francis and finished out his playing career while earning his Bachelor's Degree in Education. Coach Eloy is currently the Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Bishop Noll High School. Coach Eloy will also have an integral part in the development of our 13U Flash 23/24 teams.
Hitting; Fielding; Pitching (up to 12U)
Carlos Lopez
Coach Carlos Lopez has dedicated 20 years to playing baseball and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. He’s known for his work ethic and leadership on and off the field. As a coach he focuses on the growth of his players by pushing them to take the next step towards their full potential. Coach Carlos has played for teams such as The Playmakers and the Indiana Chiefs. He started professionally giving back to the game last year as Head Coach for the Griffith JV team while also assisting the Varsity players during practices. Carlos has also helped this past year with the Flash 12U and 10U teams. Here at APF he can be seen often helping with infield classes and hitting.