Russ Gangler

Russ Gangler is an icon and veteran coach in travel baseball, recognized throughout the State of Illinois and nationally for his coaching success. With an overall coaching record of 346-90 in four seasons of coaching travel baseball at an elite level, his nationally ranked Schaumburg Seminoles in 2004 won the USSSA Major World Seriers in Cincinnatti, which also qualified his team for the Elite 16 at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney, a showcase of the top 16 teams in the country. The Seminoles have been one of the top ranked travel baseball teams in the State of Illinois for three straight years.

In 2003 Russ was selected to Manage Team Illinois, a national team which featured the top players in the state of Illinois winning the AAYBA 12 Year-Old National Championship in St.Louis going 10-1 and defeating Team California in the championship.

 

"A dynamic sports leader who is a motivator with excellent communication skills and relates well to young athletes. Currently the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of the Varsity Baseball Team at Marquette High School in Michigan City, Indiana. The Marquette Baseball Blazers finished 24-7 under Rosene's leadership and finished the 2004 season as the Regional Champions for the first time ever. The Blazer team qualified in the "Elite 8" in the State of Indiana and Rosene brings Marquette its first Regional Title for any sport in its school history

---

Ted has been involved with youth baseball for more than 25 years and was the Varsity Baseball Coach at Washington High School. He was also involved with various youth travel teams including the Mount Greenwood Brewers over the last 10 years. During the 2004 baseball season Krga was an Assistant Coach to Dave Rosese at Marquette High Scool in Michigan City, Indiana. At Marquette, Krga helped bring the Marquette Blazers (24-7) their 1st Regional Title and the only regional title in any boys sport!

He was also an assistant to Dave Rosene at St. Ignatius College Prep High School where his son was a stand-out player. Ted coached his son, Mike Krga, who now plays in the minor league Florida Marlins organization. Mike Krga will be stopping by and working with the team until he returns to play for the World Champion Florida Marlins! Ted currently is an Assistant Coach with the Illinois Institute of Technology Varsity Baseball program as a Hitting Coach. Ted has been working with players and helping them perfect their swing and also helps them understand the subtle nuances as they prepare to get ready to hit. There is no better hitting instructor anywhere in Chicago!