Coaching Staff

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Coach Chardy is a former standout NCAA Division I pitcher for both Auburn University and Louisville University, and was honored as a Gatorade Player of the Year nominee during her senior year at Oak Park River Forest High School (OPRF).

Her coaching career spans youth through collegiate athletes, with a strong focus on developing both physical skill and mental toughness. In addition to private instruction, Coach Chardy served as a lead instructor at D-BAT, one of the nation’s premier baseball and softball training facilities, where she specialized in pitching mechanics and performance development for athletes of all ages.

She is also a Certified Mental Performance Mastery Coach through the Brian Cain organization, and brings a holistic, athlete-first approach to every training session.

Coach Nick Chigas serves as the Baseball Pitching Coach for Prime Athletic Club, bringing over 20 years of experience in coaching, player development, and game management. 

A former standout at Oak Lawn High School and collegiate pitcher at Robert Morris College, Coach Nick went on to lead pitching staffs at Oak Lawn High School and Moraine Valley Community College. 

Nick has spent two decades training youth athletes and officiating as a respected umpire, and offers a very well-rounded perspective on the game.

Sherman brings a wealth of experience both on and off the field. A 6’2″ middle‑infielder from Fenwick High School (Oak Park, IL), he went on to play college baseball at the College of DuPage, Missouri Baptist University, and Roosevelt University in Chicago. 

Sherman has also developed countless young players through his work at D‑BAT Training Facility. As an instructor there, he specialized in infield mechanics and hitting fundamentals, helping athletes refine their footwork, glove work, and bat path through individualized lessons.

At Prime Athletic Club, Sherman leads our hitting and infield training for both baseball and softball programs. His teaching approach emphasizes game‑speed footwork, rhythm, accurate transfers, and efficient decision‑making—all while building confidence and situational awareness.

Coach Danny is the author and creator of the Prime Warrior Academy — a comprehensive mental performance training system for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents. He has also developed the Warrior Academy Manual, Coach’s Drills & Skills Guide, and the Warrior Parent Handbook — all of which are used across Prime Athletic Club programs to build mental toughness, leadership, and long-term confidence.

Danny is also the author of The Mental Minute, a monthly newsletter focused on practical, actionable mental performance tools, trusted by athletes and families throughout the Prime community.

As a Certified Mental Performance Mastery Coach, Danny has trained under elite-level coaches and former MLB professionals, bringing evidence-based strategies to all youth-level,  high school, and college-level athletes. He works directly with players in both individual and team settings, helping them master focus, routines, emotional control, and self-talk — the same mental skills used by the best in the game.

Danny also supports the development of Prime’s coaching staff and regularly leads in-person clinics and workshops as part of the organization’s holistic approach to athlete development.

Gabe’s journey in baseball began behind the plate as an NCAA-level catcher, and he now leads our player development program with energy, insight, and a deep understanding of the game’s mechanics. Hailing from Broadview, IL, Gabe initially starred at Proviso East before transferring to Willowbrook High School. He went on to play college ball at Jackson State University and later at Delaware State University, where his passion for coaching emerged.

In 2015, Gabe coached and developed freshman players in Wyoming’s American Legion system, then led his 2017 freshman team to a Wyoming AA State Championship as head coach pawathletics.com. After moving back to Illinois in 2019, he trained catchers and hitters at Strikes Baseball Academy, rising to Player Development Lead. He later served as Strength & Conditioning Coordinator and bench coach at Fenton High School. In 2022, Gabe took over as Head Coach at Corliss High School, where his impact earned him Coach of the Year honors in his first season.

At Prime Athletic Club, Gabe spearheads our Player Development efforts for baseball and softball athletes. Known for his high energy and individualized training style, he works hand-in-hand with athletes on catching, hitting, throwing mechanics, footwork, and mental preparation.