Joey Polak
St. Louis
Summary
Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator with a proven track record at Maryville University, specializing in offensive strategy and player development. Expert in utilizing technology for skill enhancement while motivating teams to achieve their goals. Committed to fostering talent through effective recruitment and innovative training programs. Eager to continue learning and growing on the field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Maryville University
06.2023 - Current
- Developed training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
- Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans
- Organized recruitment efforts, evaluating prospective athletes' skills and fit for the program.
- Usage of technology in player development (Blast Motion, Trackman, Rapsodo, TruMedia).
Assistant Coach
Maryville University
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with practice planning, offensive development, and worked with both infield and outfielders.
- Gained experience with how to recruit and plan a roster for upcoming years.
Assistant Coach
Quincy Gems
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for preparing players for games.
- Assisted in line up construction, along with managing the game.
- Worked closely with players to ensure they were meeting their coaches expectations for the summer.
Instructor
Complete Game Baseball
11.2015 - 08.2022
- Gave lessons to athletes, along with running camps.
- Assisted with scheduling
Instructor
Balls and Strikes
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Gave lessons to youth athletes
- Utilized technology such as Rapsodo and Blast Motion.
- Learned how to work with different athletes and attain the same goals with them.
Education
Master of Science -
Maryville University
St Louis, MO05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Sports Recreation
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2020
Associate of Science -
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO05-2018
Skills
- Offensive Strategy
- Player Development
- Experience with Technology in Player Development (Trackman, Rapsodo, Blast Motion, TruMedia)
- Team and Player Motivation
- National Recruiting
- Practice Planning and Organization
- NCAA Compliance Understanding
Accomplishments
- Regional Appearances in 2023 and 2024
- (2023) Top 25 in the country in HRs (85), walks (334).
- (2024) Finished 40-19 (Best record in Program History).
- GLVC Tournament Champions in 2024
- (2024) Ranked #13 in Country, Top 25 in HRs (91), HR/Game (1.54), Runs (476), SLG % (.516), and Fielding % (.976)
- (2025) Jace Burton named GLVC Co-Freshman of the Year. Cole Christman and Ambrose Russo earned Second Team All Conference.
- (2026) Dominic Anselmo, Steven Schneider, and Jack Meyer received Second Team All Conference.
- (2026) Jack Meyer finished the season number one in the country in doubles (24).
- Four players signed professional contracts (Jacob Kroeger-Braves 10th Round, Michael Gould-Schaumburg Boomers, Elias Stevens-Gateway Grizzlies, Zeb Roos-Quebec Capitales)
Timeline
Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Maryville University
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Coach
Quincy Gems
07.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Coach
Maryville University
05.2022 - 06.2023
Instructor
Balls and Strikes
08.2021 - 05.2022
Instructor
Complete Game Baseball
11.2015 - 08.2022
Master of Science -
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Recreation
Missouri State University
Associate of Science -
Jefferson College