Counselors

Ryan McLaughlin - President/Founder

Specializations:

  • PE Teacher at Field Park

  • Works with Street Soccer USA - Chicago

Ryan has 4 kids with his wife Nicole, 1st grade teacher at Laidlaw. He enjoys playing soccer and hockey.

Christian Klotz

Specializations:

  • PE Teacher in Summit

  • Football coach at Argo

Christian grew up in Western Springs (Laidlaw) and has always been involved with sports.

Danny Berg

Specializations:

  • Math Teacher

  • 2 Time High School All American Lacrosse Player

Danny grew up in Western Springs (Field Park) and has always been a great athlete. He also tutors any grade in Math.

Emily Spillone

Specializations

  • 2nd Grade Teacher at Field Park

  • University of Illinois Swim Team

  • Masters Degree in Administration/Supervision

Emily and her husband, Danny, live in Western Springs with their puppy Mack.

Patrick Duncan

Specializations:

  • Special Education Teacher at Laidlaw

  • Soccer Coach

  • University of Illinois Soccer Club

Patrick is an excellent soccer player and enjoys coaching and playing whenever he can.

Jason Holzwarth - Plainfield Location

  • 17th year teaching Elementary PE (Freedom Elementary, Plainfield)

  • Coached H.S. basketball for 10 years

  • Currently coaches youth soccer and basketball

  • Played basketball, baseball, football, and soccer while growing up in Bartlett, IL

  • Enjoys playing guitar and drums, taking his dog Staley for walks, watching Da Bears, playing softball and basketball, and being a Dad

  • Jason lives in Plainfield with his wife, Sara and their two daughters, Lily and Ella.  

Christian Cores - Plainfield Location

  • 4th year teaching Elementary PE (Walkers Grove Elementary, Plainfield)

  • Played football, wrestling, track, basketball and baseball while growing up in Naperville.

  • Enjoys going hiking, being active and playing with his 3 dogs; Duke, Buddy and Tank