Coaches & Staff in Fort Wayne | Mad Apple Sports

OUR DIRECTORS

Leadership Built on Decades of Experience

From college coaching to championship-level playing careers, our directors bring proven results and unwavering commitment to every Mad Apple athlete.

Lindsay SchottDirector

Lindsay Schott

Director of Softball

Amber BowmanDirector

Amber Bowman

Director of Development

Kaylie HammelDirector

Kaylie Hammel

Assistant Director of Softball

Sharlette BrownOperations

Sharlette Brown

Operations Manager

SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Performance Training Led by Coach Jose

Jose Valdes Sandoval

Jose Valdes Sandoval

Sports Performance Coach

A native of Frankfort, Indiana, Coach Jose is committed to developing athletes both on and off the field. A graduate of Frankfort High School, he was a multi-sport athlete playing baseball, basketball, and soccer, giving him a strong foundation in multi-sport athleticism. After high school, he pursued his bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science, with a minor in Nutrition, and played baseball for the University of Saint Francis, where he further honed his passion for fitness and sports performance. Coach Jose also earned his Master's in Business Administration from Saint Francis, solidifying the leadership and organizational skills that now play a key role in his coaching philosophy. Having been in the shoes of the athlete, he understands the physical and mental challenges that come with training and competition. "As someone who's been on both sides, as an athlete and now as a sports performance coach, I now know the power of proper training. I've lived the grind, felt the wins, and learned the hard lessons. That's why I'm here today — I am here to help the next generation unlock their full potential. Speed, power, and explosiveness aren't just buzzwords, they're gamechangers! Whether it's on the field, court, or track, those are the qualities that set athletes apart. I'm here to build them up, push them forward, and celebrate every win along the way."

TEAM COACHES

Coaches Who Develop Champions

Our team coaches lead practices, run game-day strategy, and mentor athletes through every season at Mad Apple's Fort Wayne facility.

Kyle MetzgerTeam Coach

Kyle Metzger

18U Head Coach

Paiton Iliff18U

Paiton Iliff

18u Head Coach

Gordie Allen16U

Gordie Allen

16U Head Coach

Amber Bowman16U

Amber Bowman

16U Head Coach

Eric Hills16u

Eric Hills

16U Head Coach

Tonya Douglas16u

Tonya Douglas

16u Head Coach

Brayden Lickey14u

Brayden Lickey

14u Head Coach

Derek Seiler14U

Derek Seiler

14u Coach

Nate Moraveji14U

Nate Moraveji

14U Head Coach

Nancy Gordon12U

Nancy Gordon

12U Head coach

Phil Nicolet12U

Phil Nicolet

12U Head Coach

Whitley Roehrman10U

Whitley Roehrman

10U Head Coach

Brook Meinika10U

Brook Meinika

10U Head Coach

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