Our Staff & Instructors
Todd Arthur
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Katie Smulevitz
Executive Director of Operations
Michael Buckley
Director of Baseball & Softball Training and Development
I played 4 years at Dominican University where I was mostly a catcher and a first-basemen. After college I immediately got into coaching where I have coached at the Junior High level as a head coach, and am currently a varsity assistant coach at Lincoln-Way Central. I specialize in Catching, Hitting, and Infield.
Austin Konagel
Director of Baseball Training & Development
This will be my 6th year of coaching in the Vipers organization. In addition to Vipers, I was an assistant coach Lincoln-Way East JV, 2 year assistant coach at Martino Junior High and I am currently the head coach at Old Quarry Junior High and Lemont High School JV. In high school, I played for Lincoln-Way North and in college I played for Loras College in Dubuque, IA. I am looking forward to start being a trainer and being in our new facility!
Randy Goss
Director of Softball Training & Development
I been a youth baseball & softball coach since 2012 with the Tinley Park Bobcats, Windy City Ice, & Lincoln Way Vipers. I completed my coaching education through Ripken Baseball Softball and has a background in strength & conditioning training. I focus my training on consistent execution of the fundamentals with emphasis on the controllables and mental fortitude to build confident & successful athletes.
Josh Mutter
Baseball Trainer & Development specializing in Pitching, Hitting, Core, Strength & Agility, & Physical Therapy
Elena Sakellaropoulos
Lead Softball Instructor for Fielding, Hitting, and Development
Kacyee Hart, PT, DPT
Physical Therapy, Strength & Conditioning, and Pitching Instructor
Marla Gibson
Fitness Trainer, Group & Personal Training
Harry Torgerson
Pitching Instructor
Scott French
Pitching Instructor
I have played baseball and pitched for over 45 years and still play. Spent some time in the low-level minors and independent leagues as well as semi pro baseball. My focus on pitching/training is arm care, proper mechanics, proper form, arm mechanics and consistency with adjustment's.
Bob Gillund
Pitching Instructor
Nate Davis
Pitching Instructor