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Men's Baseball—Coaches
Dan DeCaprio has contributed many of his talents to Chicago area baseball,
including assistant head coach and pitching coach for Lewis University in
Romeoville, where he guided the Flyers to five World Series and 13 regional
appearances in NCAA Division II, amassing a 828-531 record (.609) during his
25-year tenure (1982-2007). In addition, DeCaprio has gained international
attention as head coach or pitching coach of six USA NCAA Division II baseball
teams spanning to 2007 that have competed throughout Europe.
He also has held appointments as assistant coach for the Joliet Jackhammers
(2003); head coach for Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA; 1998); and head coach for
Crete Monee High School (1974-81). In all, DeCaprio has coached 70 players who
went on to sign professional baseball contracts, including nine players who
earned spots on a major league baseball roster. Currently, he assists in
game-day operations for the Chicago Cubs.
DeCaprio was a three-sport
athlete, playing baseball, football and basketball for Rich East
High School in Park Forest. He continued his education at Illinois State
University, completing a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1974. he
earned a master's degree in physical education/athletics administration in 1982
from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
DeCaprio and his wife, Carol, have three
grown children.
Ryan Barranger
Assistant Coach
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