Owner of Puma Academy in Kenosha, WI. Former SS at Heartland Community College/Illinois State University. Former D2 Coach at UW-Parkside current Father of 2
November 20, 2023 at 1:25pm our family welcomed Jayce Joshua Colon.
Absolutely nothing compares to being a father, now being able to be one to a baby boy is everything. My family thanks everyone for their support,encouragement and love these last 9 months. We appreciate you all!
Memorable day at the ballpark, Jayce’s first MLB game, our 1st game this year and caught up with old teamate
@Brock_A_Stewart
and watched him deal in the 7th throwing 🔥🔥. One of the good ones who made time for myself and others before today’s game.
Excuse my reaction, my wife with baby
#2
was trying to sleep. I remember having a conversation with
@NicklasWilliam1
about returning to
@WVCBaseball
to be the dude and how he was going to do everything he could to get back to Colorado. THIS is perseverance and belief in self!
Happy Fathers Day to all!! My life’s mission is to give my kids all that my father gave me. He is forever my hero and my idol.
My Fathers Day weekend was spent on the baseball field doing what I love. Tournament championships and wins are forgotten, impact stands the rest of time
Quotes from
@AaronCusimano
last night “If you think practice is optional, so is playing time” “I’m going to play the players I trust, I trust the ones I see in here working”. That’s why he’s an asset to our program and HS guys. This is not “pay to play” u gotta earn it!
I’m the luckiest guy in the world with this sweet heart!! To all my coaches out there who work long hrs and sacrifice so much, take time to make memories with your family! It’s ok to slow down! Players, know how much we love you that we sacrifice family time to be with you!!
Had over 40 players show up to not only get an opportunity to showcase their ability but also to hear directly from 8 college coaches what they are looking for during the recruiting process, position instruction, and offensive instruction. Huge thank you to all who took part!
As we wait the arrival of baby number 2. I have reflected on my personal journey to this point as well as my family’s. We are not here if it’s not for all the amazing people and support we have. To all of our coaches and staff who are stepping in and stepping up. Thank You!
Had a conversation with one of my players tonight regarding joy of the game. To any player out there who is struggling, frustrated, down. Remember the joy of the game! You play baseball because you love it!! Never forget that! It will get you through the toughest of times.
It’s official!! Getting this call from
@reesedutts
was just what I needed to lift my spirits. This is the WHY! Kid trusted the process to the fullest, bet on himself, and never wavered in his belief. The next chapter begins! I can’t wait to watch it all unfold!
I was not surprised when I got this call from
@TJ_Williams008
. There has been soooo much work done by this kid when nobody was watching. 3 sport athlete in HS who never used it as an excuse to miss getting his work in for baseball. This kid is the real deal on n off the field.
This time of the year is my favorite. Holidays and alumni back in town! Appreciate all of these guys stopping in to get their work in and hop in with our players during practice. Nothing better than catching up with my guys and seeing their improvements! They
#TrustedTheProcess
What a big time performance by
#Uncommitted
24’
@JackOlson28
. Top 91mph on the bump today and had a 101.9 exit velo. This kid is just scratching the ceiling!! Hard work pays off and this kid has taken things to the next level!!! Just the beginning!!
Team has something special. Core of this group has been in our program since 13u and some even longer! They trusted the process and it’s paying dividends. 7-0 on the weekend with contributions from every player! Resilient, Tough, and Competitive. Everything you want in a team
The amount of work that went into turning a dream to a reality from this kid is unbelievable. You can’t wish your dreams true, you have to work for them! Honored to hear the news from
@NicklasWilliam1
this morning himself. This kid is special and this is just the beginning!
300x5 after going 270x6. I’m not where I was, but this is where I’am. Was feeling motivated after our boys got AFTER it last night!
@ACHSBaseball1
the video is for you!
Huge congratulations to
@HaydenJamison3
@MitacekMason
@JackOlson28
as they have officially signed their NLI. The work is just beginning for these 3 but the work they have put in up until this point is inspiring! More to follow soon!!!
🔥🔥🔥It’s that time of year! Excited to see these guys and more this off season! These are just a couple of our alum who are at or headed to the next level to do big things!
Great things come to those who know to get what you want you have to work for it!!! This kid has done nothing but put his head down and work since he got in our program. Had a dominating summer and is going to the perfect place for him!
@ryancopelandNIU
got a gem! It’s go time!
I am very excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Northern Illinois University. I would like to thank all my coaches, family, and friends who have helped support what me to get me to this point!
@ACHSBaseball1
@PumaAcademy_
Very excited to announce we are hosting our 2nd annual Winter Collegiate Showcase!
Last years event had over 40 kids, 2 players were offered scholarships on the spot and from it 7 players were identified and recruited to the current school they are committed to!
Spring/summer is right around the corner. Those who did not put the work in will standout immediately. You can’t be upset for things YOU don’t get after the work YOU didn’t do!
Players who have, trust your work! Trust your preparation! The game rewards those who have sacrificed!
Not everyday you have the opportunity to have a big leaguer and 1st rounder at your facility. Fellow
@RedbirdBaseball
alum and now Brewer
@OwenMiller8
and his brother
@NoahMiller_21
were in training. 2 guys who you can tell live and breathe the game! Good luck this spring fellas!
Pictures don’t do it justice, but new lightning is coming along! Can’t wait for this to be finished for our players! 1st big step in completely changing the layout of our facility!
#BigThingsComing
I can’t express how proud I’am of this kid. I’ve literally watched him grow up since he was 11yrs old. What he did then and does now is HIT! The best is yet to come for you
@joe_bline34
! As long as you keep your head down and continue to work, sky is the limit!
I am very excited to announce my commitment to Rock Valley College to further my academic and athletic career! I would like to thank God, my family, my coaches, and my friends that have helped me get to be the player I am today.
#GoldenEagleBall
@herrenc
Appreciation post to all alumni who stop by the facility to not only work but say hi and catch up. Proud of you all! Those who hopped in groups to show our current players how guys work at the next level and offer advice, that is priceless! Your experiences help the next group!!
Thank you
@VinnyRottino
@Isaiah_Glidden
and
@PBRWisconsin
for another great event at our facility. Plenty of guys left their mark on this event and showed they are ready to take the next step. I’m proud of our players and their effort today.
Our 17’s are now 6-0
@PerfectGameIL
HS Summer Championships. Complete team effort up until this point! Guys who haven’t pitched coming in and giving innings. Clutch at bats and a big HR from
@ChrisMcMahon44
to extend the lead in the semis!! Don’t stop now boys!!!
24’ LHH OF Rory Dutton. Since end of summer hes put on 5lbs of muscle and dropped his home to 1st by .15
Top of the lineup profile with +bat to ball skills and plate discipline. Dual sport athlete as a wrestler
@PBR_Uncommitted
@PBRWisconsin
@BUncommitted
@PG_Uncommitted
This kid has turned in quality start after quality start all summer. Another 11ks with only 2 BB. For the summer he’s now at 22.2 inn, 2.4 era, 39ks, 9BB. Will only continue to trend 📈and still
#uncommitted
Quality look at RHP Jack Olson (Antioch, 2024;
@PBRIllinois
) this afternoon, who struck out 11 batters in his 5.2 IP.
6-foot-3, 190-pound frame.
FB ranged from 87-89 mph, T90. Spun in a SL and a CB, flashed a CH thrown with intent.
#BadgerState
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@PBR_Uncommitted
Sooo much to be thankful for this year most important is this girl! Cannot thank our players and families enough for trusting in our program! Hope everyone has a safe, food filled, and fun filled holiday!
17u is now in the Final 8 at ABC’s in Indy behind some BIG time pitching performances!!! The latest from
@JackOlson28
.
6.2in, 2hits,1er, and 16ks🔥🔥🔥
Offense has been all about clutch hits and tough at bats.
@WeidnerCarson
and
@joe_bline34
each with 5 hits this far and 3rbis.
What a weekend! Big thank you to
@VinnyRottino
and all of the staff
@PBRWisconsin
for putting on a great event at our place. We had over 35 talented players show up. A bunch of personal PR’s from our guys and eye opening performances! The future is bright!!
Huge congrats!! I have no doubt in my mind
@rorydutton1
is going to take this opportunity and run with it! High character, motor and baseball IQ. The best is yet to come!!
I’m excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Bryant and Stratton College. I’d like to thank all of my family, friends, coaches, and teammates for supporting me along my journey.
#GoCats
@AlexTomter
@BSCBaseballWI
@PumaAcademy_
If you are doing what everyone else is doing/wearing/saying you are not different. Be different, be labeled as “weird” because you are disciplined, driven, motivated and focused on your goals. Unsuccessful/lazy people won’t understand your “why” and THATS the difference.
Finished a workout already today. Running a business and a facility, a wife and infant at home. No excuse to not take care of my body so I can take care of my responsibilities for a long time. Players what excuse do you have to not get in and work? Are you really committed??!
I’m sorry but a team goes 3-1 with a pitcher who throws a CG with 1 hit, 14ks and has another player record 4 hits in 4 games with 6 rbis and 4 runs and not one of them is mentioned on here?!!
𝐏𝐁𝐑𝐓 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬📓
Take a look at which soon-to-be juniors stood out to our scouting staff from this past weekend's
#PBRatTheRock
. Plenty of
@PBR_Uncommitted
talent, within. 👇
🔗:
Players, I recommend you get used 2 training on your own. Take swings off the tee, lift, sprint with nobody but yourself. At least twice a week, u will find out how to control that little voice in your head. When things get tough, THATS who will show up, YOU! Train U 2 B tough.
To all my seniors. THANK YOU! You all are my why and I can’t thank you enough for the memories you have given me. I’m proud of each and every one of you. I will always be here to support you. I love you all. Finish your last spring by leaving it all on the field!
Another recruiting talk in the books! Giving our players and parents honest and transparent feedback about the recruiting process. Thank you to everyone who showed up, hopefully you took away something to assist in the process!! Now players go out and get it!! Off season begins!
Another humbling call coming from an alum who bet on himself and turned himself into a D1 pitcher. Pitch ability through the roof with this kid and a bulldog mentality to go with it! Huge congrats
@tjohnson_68
could not be more proud and excited for you!!
Progress is progress, no matter how big or small!
Things are coming along! Cables are being set for walkways and to get cages up. In the meantime we are cleaning up the aesthetics of the facility!
One of the fastest, and most complete players we have ever had continues to get better! TJ is a game changer and program changer! 19/19 in SB putting his 6.3 60yd to use! 4 years need to jump on this kid! Oh and he’s a SS playing OF with 0 errors.
Good luck to all players this week at HS tryouts. Remember, it doesn’t matter who you play for this summer or what your “ranking” is. What matters now is representing your community and HS. Be the 1st to show up and last to leave. Lead by example in all you do!
We are firm believers in great character and work ethic can open up great opportunities! Could not be more happy and excited for you
@feldkamp_dylan
. The very best is yet to come and I know you will take full advantage of this opportunity!!
I am very excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic future at Heartland Community College. I would like to thank my family, friends, and all my coaches along the way that have supported me to get to this point!
#HawksFly
2 days and 2 opportunities to be with players and their parents for signing their NLI. I’m always humbled when my players ask me to be apart of their big day. THEY are the ones who put in the work, who sacrificed their time, and who performed!
This guys stock is 📈!! What’s great is he’s also focusing on becoming a complete pitcher and not just about the velo which is continuing to rise. Can’t wait to follow him this spring and this summer!
#Uncommitted
24’
RHP Jack Olson (Antioch, 2024) sat in the 88-90 mph range (91.3 max) on a FB that gets rise and run. Also showed breaking ball feel on an aggressive SL and on a CH thrown with intent.
A 6-foot-3, 190-pound
@PBR_Uncommitted
junior.
#ILPAS23
👤 PROFILE:
View Rory Dutton's FieldLevel baseball recruiting profile
#uncommitted
24’ uncommitted still looking for a home. OF 6.7-6.8 with plus baseball IQ. LHH who is a difference maker at the top of the lineup. 2 sport athlete (wrestler) ultra competitive!
The kid has played with a chip on his shoulder his whole life and it shows how he plays every inning of every game! This kid is what our program has always been about. Players who have been doubted and have something to prove. He’s turned himself into a big time prospect!
Hard not to like Soph. MIF/CF TJ Williams (
@HCC_Hawks
) - does a little bit of everything and plays at 100% effort all the time.
Bunted for a hit earlier, slaps a single here. Multiple SB on the day, too.
++ runner, capable of playing multiple spots defensively.
@PBR_JUCO
National Juco Player of the year! What a year, but not surprising with the work ethic of this kid. Now he’s living his dream and looking for a breakout year
@MSUBaseball
!
Good luck to these 2 guys as they kick off their season on the big stage! Success leaves clues, nobody has been in the facility during winter break more than these 2.
@reesedutts
you are built to be the Friday night starter!
@NicklasWilliam1
you were born to be in that uniform!
Can’t wait to see
@TJ_Williams008
back in the infield this year! The kid is a walking highlight reel! I’ve seen a lot of baseball and at 17u he made 2 of the best plays I’ve ever seen a SS make back to back! 6.29 60yd and lock down defender who’s uncommitted
@HCC_Hawks
.
Shoutout to
@TJ_Williams008
for getting recognition. Nobody works harder! He is an all time best in both character and talent! The
@KUBaseball
commit is following up his huge freshman yr with a big SO campaign. In 40 games is hitting .412, 46runs, 63 hits, 9 2B, 33rbis, 21sb.
Honestly confused with all of a sudden seeing 26’ players commit. Is the new rule not implemented yet??! Kids who don’t even know how to navigate through HS yet or even shave are making a decision like this??… I’ll never get it.
If it’s important to you, then you will make time for it. If not then it’s just talk. Want to get stronger? Lift. Want to get faster? Sprint. Want to gain weight? Eat. Want to lose weight? Eliminate unhealthy food. Want to hit? Hit. Want to throw harder? Practice throwing hard.
17u stays 🔥🔥🔥the boys are pitching it and competing at the plate!!
Pitching has been next level so far.
@feldkamp_dylan
5in, 2hit, 8ks, 0 er.
@JackOlson28
goes CG, 2 hits, 0er, 10ks on 1 BB and Landon Theron 5in, 3er, 6ks!
Puma 16u wins in dominating fashion 11-2 at WWBA Iowa.
@ajneargarder
with another big outing 5in 2er, 8 k’s. Devin Dutkiewcz goes 2in, 1 hit, 2 ks. Offense had 10 hits. Evan Leafblad 3 hits and Slayton Smith with 2. Preston Jones sparks the offense with an inside the park HR.
Great teammates celebrate others successes and don’t dwell on their own failures. Picking teammates up when you are not having a great day is an asset as you progress in your career. Nobody likes the teamate who is miserable to be around when things aren’t going well for them.
Solid Sunday in the books!! 18u softball finishes their season with a 2nd place finish at Midwest National. 16u finishes 3-1 at PBR Summer Championships and our 13u Black team goes 4-0 and back 2 back tournament wins! This weekend takes their record to 31-14-2 🔥🔥
17u finished up
@PBRWisconsin
#Badgerstate
2-1-1. Complete team win to finish with
@rorydutton1
going 6in, 0er,5 ks. Offense was led by
@BradBomkamp24
2-2, 2 runs,2rbis Kyle Despaquele 2-3, rbi and Rafael Villalobos 1-2,2runs. Great defense behind great pitching!
Congratulations
@austin_loberger
Couldn’t be more proud! Your journey hasn’t been easy but has been one you should be extremely proud of!! What a perfect fit!! Big things ahead!!
I am proud to announce my commitment to the University of Illinois Springfield to continue my athletic career. Thank you to
@GoldenEagleBSBL
for believing in me and thank you to everyone who has pushed me along the way!
Kid continues to improve every year. Absolute work horse behind the plate who controls the staff and game with the best in the state. Quick release and quick hands will definitely show up at the next level. Loud contact all weekend and summer.
@AndySrokaPBR
@PBRWisconsin
C Hayden Jamison (Union Grove, 2024;
@PBRWisconsin
) has had a knack for hard contact throughout the weekend. ⬇️
Compact 5-foot-11, 195-pound frame with strong hands at the plate.
Worked a number of quality at-bats hitting out of the clean-up spot for
@pba_wi
#BadgerState
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It’s Monday. This week be grateful for what you HAVE. Don’t spend time thinking or worrying about what you don’t have. Appreciate the opportunities you have today!
Gonna brag about this kid! Huge congrats to
@BurbeyCaden
on his commitment! Has been a long road and awesome journey to be a part of. The maturation of this kid this year has been amazing to see! All he needed was an opportunity and now he has it! Just the beginning Burb!
I am extremely excited to announce my athletic and academic commitment to Bryant & Stratton College!💙🤍. I’d like to thank all of my coaches, teammates, friends, and family for pushing me and supporting me through my journey.
@AlexTomter
@laughlin2222
@PumaAcademy_
So proud of you J!! There’s no doubt in my mind that you will take this opportunity and make the most of it! Keep playing the game hard and working at it that much harder and your dreams will be attainable! Now the real work begins!
I am very excited to announce my commitment to the College of Lake County to further my academic and athletic career! I would like to thank God, my family, friends, and all of my coaches that have helped me reach this goal and supported me along the way
#golancers
💚💙
Another great weekend from our 13u Black squad. This team gets after it! 1-10 are gamers who never quit. They have been challenged this year vs some tough competition and continue to rise to the occasion. 13-6-1 on the year they are just getting started!
Austin Loberger RHP for Rock Valley throws a sharp late breaking slider to strikeout a Morton hitter. Loberger has a low 3/4 delivery FB 84-86 with tail and good sink. Big sharp late slider 73-75 is tough on RHH. Good stuff with a different look.
@GoldenEagleBSBL
Not surprised!! When talent has work ethic and passion. These things are possible! Knowing
@reesedutts
he’ll tell you he hasn’t been good enough and he’s still working! Keep it rolling!
With his first season in a Spartan uniform ongoing, Reese Dutton has established himself as one of the top pitchers in the Big South, ranking second in the league in ERA at 2.62 entering last weekend!
Dutton has been named the Male Newcomer of the Year!
#SpartanArmy
⚔️
What are you doing this “time off” before your winter off season starts?!? Show up different, show up better, show up with momentum and not starting from scratch.
Lift, sprint, eat, sleep and repeat!
Congratulations
@feldkamp_dylan
!!! This is the kind of kid you want on your team and in your program! Does all the right things off the field, extremely coachable and highly competitive! That mix is unstoppable Dylan!
One the best SS to come through our program hands down. This kid impacts every part of the game! Pretty cool in this same game our SS from last year
@Sacchetti04
is at 2B!
TJ Williams SS for Heartland and Kansas commit shows off his athleticism with a nice body control play to throw out a Bryant and Stratton runner. Williams has a good glove with sure hands to make plays. He can also swing the bat and contribute offensively
@HCC_Hawks
To all those attending
#KenoshaPreSeasonID
for
@PBRWisconsin
today. Get after it!! Failure is not having a bad round or bad rep, it’s not going all out to the best of your ability. Looking forward to the talent that will be at our facility this year. Good luck to all!
⏰Alumni ⏰
It’s that time of the year again! I’ve had a couple guys already reach out.
We will be opening the facility/weight room for all alum starting tomorrow!
Days/Times
Mon/Tues/Thur 10:30am-1pm
Daily 3:30pm-5pm
Saturday/Sundays (space is limited)
9am-12pm.
Last day to register! For those 23’s still looking for an opportunity. 24’s who are wanting to start the recruiting process. 25’s who are looking to get on schools radar. 26’s who want the showcase experience and opportunity to be in front of their peers and schools! Register now
What a great day at the ball park! Had an 8 inning scrimmage between our 15,16,17u players and it was extremely competitive and clean. What a great way to end the fall. These guys will get a couple weeks off and then we’ll get after it this off season!! Future is bright!
Recruiting Seminar for our program players and families in the books! Thank you to all the who showed up with questions! Now Monday the grind starts to get our players ready for the next level!!
@theethanclark14
🔥🔥Could not be more proud of this kid! I always look forward to hearing from him! Hard work wins! The kid is tearing it up as a true freshman for
#4
ranked
@MSSUBaseball
who rake as a team! This is just the beginning!
Alumni
@reesedutts
coming off the NJCAA Pitcher of the Year and 1st Team All American is not just an impact arm that will help on the field but an impact teammate! Looking forward to watching not only him but this group this spring!
There is no better human being to be coaching young men through the game of baseball than
@jcoop_13
!! One of my all time people and baseball minds.
@CavClubBaseball
is lucky to have him and we are super jealous!
Congrats to coach Jason Cooper and this group. They finished 34-9 on the summer with 4 championships. 34 wins is a Cavs record. Definitely a group to keep your eye on. Congrats fellas!!
Players if you want to play at the next level and you are only doing the bare minimum. Do you REALLY want to play at the next level. Success takes sacrifices. Learn to push through and work when you don’t “feel” like it. Or when u have to do it alone. YOU determine YOUR success!
After committing to Michigan State, all he did was the very next game go 3-3 with a hr and go on a tear where he somehow bumps his then .420 avg to now .464!! 😱 This kid has set some high goals for himself, starting to reach them!
It’s not the way you guys wanted it to end but couldn’t be more proud of Seniors
@onowak12
and Nathan Williams, and the motor behind the dish
@HaydenJamison3
. You all have had a great run and represented yourselves and families 1st class always!
Oregon Sectional | FINAL: No. 7 Union Grove 4️⃣ | No. 11 Waterford Union 0️⃣
It’s Nowak who closes it out on the mound, getting out of a bases loaded jam with a strikeout to end it.
Our 2nd 24’ softball player off the board!! Huge congrats to
@KeianSwift
on her commitment to Elmhurst University! Your work ethic, determination and perseverance has been amazing to see these last couple years! Best is yet to come!!
#WhosNext
!
11am to 7:30pm
Long day at the office. Bittersweet day
Adversity reveals character and who trusts the process. A bunch of lessons learned personally this summer. If you aren’t learning and growing you ain’t doing it right!
Players at all levels. DO NOT measure your worth by your performance. Instead measure your worth by your effort, your competitiveness, your attitude and your character. Great, Good, and Bad performances will come and go but who you are is what sticks with those around you.
Could not agree more about
@theethanclark14
. Big time competitor who is a great hitter because he WORKS to be a great hitter. He really takes hitting seriously and has always hit when it matters!
If you get in the habit of showing up during the days you are tired, weak and don’t want to. You’ll become a better version of yourself because you’ll know how to compete when you aren’t at your best! That is the separator at the next level. Can you perform with adversity??