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 !
Player Development Specialist
BK SIEDENTOPF
BK was born and raised in Hammond, IN. She grew up on the softball field with a family of ball players. She lead her hometown team to an undefeated State Championship and competed at the top levels of travel softball for the Indiana Rebels and Indiana Raiders programs. BK has coached for 25 years, giving one on one instruction to girls 6 to 21 years old, focusing on fundamentals and mental toughness. Her priority is developing competitive athletes that are prepared for any challenge! In 2010, she built the Crete Crush organization and developed a program that took her team to a top 10 World Series finish. Her focus is always preparing for the next level! She coaches for South Suburban College, finishing in the top 5 of their Region 4 years running. Current head coach for Full Tilt 18U PGF team and program coordinator for our Full Tilt Softball program. She is a mom of 6 with lives full of competitive sports, mom is a cancer warrior, and a firm believer that with God and hard work ALL things are possible!
Player Development Specialist
Sam Momcilovic
Introducing Coach Sam Momcilovic. Sam returns for his 2nd year with our organization, inheriting the 14U Flash Baseball team for the '22-23 season! This year's team currently stands at 17-16-1, playing mostly on the gold/open circuit. Sam serves as our Catching Coordinator for our facility, offering private lessons to athletes all over Northwest Indiana as well as the head JV coach at Hanover Central High School. Coach Sam looks to build off of a very solid core group of players!
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 the head coach. He spent 2 years at Wabash College battalions injuries. Starting this fall he will be offering private hitting, fielding, and pitching lessons.