Instructors
DUCKS ACADEMY™ INSTRUCTORS & BASEBALL COACHES
Rich Janor
Director
- Founder of Ducks Baseball and Head Coach of the original Ducks team (2003)
- Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Montini Catholic High School in Lombard, IL
- High School Varsity Coach of the Year in 2011, 2013 (IHSBCA Area)
- IHSA 3A State Finalist (2013) and IHSA 3A Elite Eight (2011)
Bill Smith
Director – Ducks Gold™
- 30+ year veteran of amateur baseball
- Former player and coach at the College of St. Francis in Joliet, IL
- Disciple of the legendary Coach Gordie Gillespie
- Former High School Coach at St. Joseph High School in Westchester, IL
Brian Smith
Director – Ducks Academy™
- Former standout pitcher at Northern Illinois University
- Master’s Degree in Sports Management
- Former Coach of the Madison Mallards (Northwoods League)
- Former Pitching Coach for Windy City Thunderbolts
- Former Manager of the Rockford Rivets
- Current Manager of the Windy City Thunderbolts
- Current WAA Manager of Programing