tEAMS & cOACHES
Kyle
Johnsen
7U Red
Johnsen has a decade of coaching experience with the Angels and a total of 12 years coaching high school baseball and basketball. He currently serves as the Head Basketball Coach at Catholic Memorial and is an Assistant Baseball Coach at Greendale High School.
Jeff
Kradecki
8U Red
Coach Kradecki has been coaching for 2 years with the Milwaukee Angels and joins us for his 3rd season working closely with Coach Lutz and the Milwaukee Angels Coaching staff. He attended South Milwaukee High School where he was a multi sport athlete and is looking forward to sharing his passion for sports with his young sons and the future Milwaukee Angels.
Nick
Bekeris
8U White
Bekeris has been coaching with the Milwaukee Angels for 2 years and has 7 years of total coaching experience. He has coached youth teams in baseball, basketball, and football, including Swift flag football and St. Paul’s basketball team. A graduate of Nathan Hale High School, Nick played basketball and football during his high school years. He continued his athletic journey by playing college basketball at WCTC and later played professional arena football for the Milwaukee Bone Crushers.
Nick
Abbrederis
9U Red
Abbrederis is entering his fourth year coaching with the Milwaukee Angels and brings a decade of experience in youth sports. His coaching journey includes working with the Franklin Sabers (Elementary & Middle School), Franklin Crew, Franklin Little League, and Milwaukee Angels, with a focus on both football and baseball.
Connor
Kalinowski
9U White
Kalinowski is in his first year coaching with the Milwaukee Angels, bringing previous experience from Greenfield Rec, where he coached T-ball, Coach Pitch, and led camps for young athletes. His coaching journey spans both Greenfield and The Halo, where he focuses on building foundational skills and a love for the game. A graduate of Oak Creek High School, Connor went on to play college baseball, gaining valuable experience that he now shares with his players.
Jamison
Madson
9U Blue
Madson is a dedicated youth coach with experience leading basketball and baseball camps at the high school level. A Scholar Athlete from Mukwonago High School, he played four years of baseball and one year of basketball. While he has no college or professional playing experience, Jamison is driven by a passion for making a positive impact in kids' lives. He lives by the quote, “If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?” by Joe Montana.
Eric
Carabello
10U Red
Caraballo has been coaching the MKE Angels for 3 years and will lead our 10U team this season. His baseball journey spans both professional and collegiate levels, including 15 years as a catcher in Puerto Rico and 5 years as a top softball catcher. Erick played college baseball at Southeastern Community College in Iowa and Jarvis Christian College in Texas.
Nick
Wycklendt
10U Red
Coach Nick grew up in Glendale, WI and attended to Nicolet High School where he was a four-year letter winner in baseball and three-year all conference pitcher. After HS, Nick had the opportunity to play at St. Norbert College before finishing his college career at Marquette University, where he played club baseball. Wycklendt has coached high school baseball for 17 years, six of which were as an assistant at Grafton before earning a head coaching position. The past seven years, he’s led New Berlin Eisenhower Varsity Baseball. Nick has also spent five years on the travel baseball circuit in the area.
Justin
Mech
10U White
Coach (Justin) Mech is stepping into his role as Head Coach for the Milwaukee Angels, marking his 1st year in this position after 6 years as an assistant coach with youth teams from 8U-13U. A Brookfield Central High School alumnus, Justin played football and basketball during his high school years. While he did not play college sports, he has worked alongside and learned from highly regarded coaches and experienced players, gaining insights into successful coaching techniques.
Mike
Jacobson
11U Red
Jacobson is beginning his sixth year with the Milwaukee Angels, bringing nine years of coaching experience in youth, high school, and college baseball. He has previously coached with the Rays (13U), UW-Whitewater, Oak Creek High School, and the Angels. Michael, a former player at Oak Creek High School and UW-Whitewater, has professional experience in baseball and softball, including multiple championships and MVP awards.
Ty
Ramirez
11U White
Ramirez Sr has been with the MKE Angels for 11 years and brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the field. His extensive background includes coaching with the Milwaukee Angels, Midwest Halos, and S2N across Southeastern Wisconsin. A former athlete from Cudahy High School, Coach Ramirez excelled in both baseball and football. Professionally, he serves as a Program Director for Youth Sports, which aligns with his passion for teaching the game he loves.
Nick
Heiser
11U Blue
Nick Heiser has over 8 years of coaching experience, including time with the MKE Angels helping out as an assistant coach. He started and ran the Elkhorn Renegades program, coaching 11u-14u teams in Elkhorn. He attended Elkhorn High School, where he participated in baseball and cross country. In college, he played baseball for two years while in the Navy.
Logan
Rezash
12U Red
Rezash will be returning for his fourth season as a coach with the Milwaukee Angels in 2024-2025! Logan brings a wealth of experience coaching both youth and high school athletes, having previously played and worked with the Milwaukee Angels and Midwest Halos as Director of Baseball Operations. A Greendale High School alumnus, Logan excelled in baseball and went on to play at McHenry County College and Lindenwood University. His impressive achievements include being named Woodland Conference Player of The Year in 2016, Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Student-Athlete of The Year in 2019, and Lindenwood University Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2021.
Kevin
Kehoss
12U White
Coach (Kevin) Kehoss is entering his 5th year with the MKE Angels and has been the Head Baseball Coach at Pius XI Catholic High School for 26 years. A 1991 graduate of Pius XI Catholic High School, Coach Kehoss excelled in baseball, basketball, and football. He continued his baseball career at Odessa College, Indian Hills Community College, and Carthage College. Throughout his coaching career, Coach Kehoss has achieved remarkable success, including 430 high school victories, a 2001 State Championship, and recognition as the 2001 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Coach of the Year. He also led his team to a State Runner-up finish in 2018, earning District Coach of the Year and Wisconsin State Coach of the Year honors that same year. Set up lessons with Connor by emailing: connor@midwesthalos.com.
Josh
Diorio
12U Blue
Diorio began with the Milwaukee Angels in 2019 as a player under Coach John Lutz and continued with the program through the partnership with Cody Smith, Trevor Theissen, and the Midwest Halos. Since 2021, Coach Diorio has been actively involved with the Angels' staff at camps and clinics, gaining valuable coaching experience. After high school, Coach Diorio was offered the chance to coach a youth Angels team during a summer before college, a role that proved to be a perfect fit. Coaching players ages 7 through 12, Coach Diorio focuses on teaching baseball skills as well as respect and integrity, aiming to develop both skilled players and well-rounded individuals. A Whitnall High School graduate in Greenfield, WI, Coach Diorio earned First Team All-Conference honors throughout varsity baseball, along with All-District First Team and Honorable Mention All-State recognition in senior year.
Tyler
Burns
12U Grey
Burns is returning for his second year with the Milwaukee Angels for the 2024-2025 season. Last year, he helped various teams while assisting the Milwaukee Angels' 11-12 age group along with running summer camps focused on skill development and instilling a love for baseball. A Mukwonago High School standout in baseball, golf, and football, Tyler chose coaching over a traditional college path to pursue his passion for the game.
Austin
Koberstein
12U Navy
Koberstein joins the Milwaukee Angels for his first year of coaching, bringing two years of experience with Oak Creek Zone Baseball, where he worked with 10U and 11U youth teams. A graduate of Oak Creek High School, Austin played both baseball and football, earning recognition for his dedication and sportsmanship, including being part of a WIAA State Tournament Team that received a Sportsmanship Award.