Private Lessons for Stars Players
Welcome to our new process for booking lessons with Stars Coaches! We've simplified the process by using Google's booking pages. Learn a little about our coaches below, including areas they specialize in for lessons, and find links to their booking pages.
Coach Russ Corpolongo
Lessons: Hitting
Favorite team: Yankees
Favorite player: Tony Gwynn
Ketchup on a hot dog: No way!
Coach Russ joined the Stars in 2020, and is an old-school coach with 30+ years, and a few players who’ve gone on to the pros.
Coach Trevor Rockweiler
Lessons: Hitting, catching
Favorite team: Brewers
Favorite player: Abner Uribe
Ketchup on a hot dog: Yes
Coach Rock joined the Stars in 2021, and is a former 3-year varsity baseball player at McHenry High School, where he developed his passion for the game.
Coach Nick Nazario
Lessons: Hitting, pitching
Favorite Team: Cubs
Favorite player: Derek Jeter and Anthony Rizzo
Ketchup on a hot dog: No
Coach Nick joined the Stars in 2023 and brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the field.
Coach Joe Marras
Lessons: Catching, hitting
Favorite team: Cubs
Favorite player: Kris Bryant
Ketchup on a hot dog: Yes
Coach Marras joined the Stars in 2020 after beginning his coaching career with Vernon Hills High School in 2015.
Coach Sam Deluca
Lessons: Hitting and catching
Favorite team: Pirates
Favorite player: Chase Utley
Ketchup on a hot dog: 100%
Coach DeLuca joined the Stars in 2025 and is a former catcher at Warren Township High School with a lifelong passion for baseball.
Coach David Galassi
Lessons: Hitting, catching
Favorite team: Cubs
Favorite player: Pete Rose
Ketchup on a hot dog: Yes, as long as that’s not the only condiment
Coach Galassi joined the Stars in 2026 after a successful high school and college playing career.
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