BRAVES RED 10U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach:  Chris Mueller

Chris is a lifetime Northbrook resident with 10+ years of competitive baseball experience, and has been coaching various age groups in Northbrook for 5+ years. The 2010 season marks Chris' second with the Braves organization.

BRAVES BLUE 10U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach:  Kent Knebelkamp

The 2010 season is Dan's second with Braves as a coach. His previous experience includes several years of coaching within Glenview baseball. Dan’s knowledge and dedication to the sport are well known and will be tremendous assets to the program.

BRAVES BLUE 11U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach:  Scott Carpinelli

Scott brings a wealth of college and semi-pro baseball experience to the youth level for the Braves. His coaching experience reaches 15 years back before being blessed with three healthy children (13, 12 and 10) who are all active in baseball/softball. Scott will be instrumental teaching the Braves philosophy of baseball to youths who want to learn how to play the game "the right way", which includes conduct off the field.


BRAVES WHITE 11U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach:  Doug Scott

  Doug is a long time Northbrook resident with deep coaching experience extending from junior college to youth baseball with over 10+ years of coaching for both Northbrook and the Braves. In addition, Doug works as a baseball instructor at Glenbrook Sports Academy as well as a coach at Loyola Academy in Wilmette. His Braves’ teams have notched several tournament victories over the last several years including Cooperstown in 2006 and the MSBL Championship in 2007.

BRAVES RED 12U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach: Kyle Mitter

Before joining the Braves, Kyle was active in youth baseball development for Northbrook baseball at the house league level, as well as travel level for various age groups. His hands-on approach and positive attitude towards skill development are key attributes within the Braves program.

Bill is in his second year coaching for the Braves. As Northfield Parks director, Bill possesses a unique understanding of youth sports and the necessary tools for success. In addition, Bill is involved with high school baseball at Loyola Academy in Wlimette where he coached for several years.

 BRAVES WHITE 12U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach: Dan McGuire

Dan is in his second year in the Braves program. His background includes three years as starting catcher at La Lumiere School in Laporte, Indiana where he earned all state honorable mention and all area honors. Additionally, Dan has been actively coaching and working with youth baseball teams in the Wilmette and Glenview park districts prior to joining the Braves. He and his wife have two children, Charlotte age 12, and Dylan age 10. Other hobbies include coaching football for the Wilmette Park District and helping out the Northfield basketball program. 

BRAVES GRAY 12U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach:  Helen Melnick

Helen is in her third year of coaching for the Braves. Her focus on player development includes helping establish into the game a sense of self-responsibility, compassion and sportsmanship – a missing component in youth sports today. 

BRAVES RED 14U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach: Charlie Prieto
 
 Charlie has been a successful youth and high school baseball coach for over 25 years with Evanston Township High School, Evanston youth baseball associations (EYBA & EBSA), the Wilmette/New Trier youth baseball program, and now with the Highwood Braves. Charlie's Braves teams bring a combined 92-32 record along with several tournament victories and back-to-back MSBL division championships to the 2009 season which marks his third year coaching within the Braves organization.  Charlie played baseball at Quigley North High School in Chicago and St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota.

BRAVES BLUE 14U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach:  Joe Colucci 

BRAVES WHITE 14U TEAM WEBSITE
Head Coach:  Joe McNamara 

Joe is in his first year coaching the with the Braves organization. He brings over 8 years coaching experience with Arlington Heights Travel program. He brings a wealth of knowledge along with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. He enjoys teaching on and off the field while working with assistant coaches to provide a great experience and love for the game.