NWO Elite Baseball was born out of passion in 2020. Passion for the game. Passion for the talent in this part of Ohio. And, passion for giving young men the chance to play at the highest level of competition.
NWO Elite Baseball is a premiere, invitation-only baseball team composed of some of the best high school players in northwest Ohio. We’re structured to not only bolster local high school programs with quality instruction, but also enrich the teams with off-the-field training, helping them build even more respect for the game.
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In addition to being the head coach of the 17U team, Kevin is the director and founder of NWO Elite Baseball. As a father, Weber coached competitive baseball for 17 years – with a majority of that time devoted to the Perrysburg travel baseball program. Weber served as the travel baseball commissioner and sat on the board for house baseball for nearly 10 years. Additionally, he coached youth football for seven years, teaching student-athletes in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade level of competition.
Weber has worked in the construction materials industry for more than 30 years. He operates a stone quarry and trucking company in St. Mary’s Ohio, Weber Materials and Weber Building Materials. They provide and deliver crushed limestone material to the commercial, residential, agricultural markets, as well as the Ohio Department of Transportation
Phil is one of Kevin Weber’s assistant coaches of the 17U team within NWO Elite, boasting a remarkable coaching career spanning nine years in competitive travel baseball. His impressive track record of success with the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets, the Columbus Sharks, and NWO Elite speaks volumes about his coaching process.
Phil’s incredible dedication to the young athletes he mentors sets him apart. The 17U team under his guidance comprises talented individuals from various regions across Northwest Ohio, including Perrysburg, Maumee, Toledo, Findlay, Clyde, and Upper Sandusky.
Jason plays a pivotal role as an assistant coach working alongside Kevin for the 17U team in NWO Elite. Drawing from a wealth of experience coaching competitive travel baseball and high school baseball over the years, Jason has consistently achieved success with a proven track record of winning teams.
His unwavering commitment to the young athletes he mentors is truly remarkable. The 17U team, under the combined guidance of Kevin, Phil, Jack and Jason showcases a diverse roster of talented individuals hailing from various regions across Northwest Ohio, including Perrysburg, Maumee, Toledo, Findlay, Clyde, and Upper Sandusky.
Jack Potkanowicz assists Kevin Weber with the leadership of the 17U team for NWO Elite, showcasing his commitment and expertise in guiding this talented group of athletes to success.
Steve continues with his second season with NWOElite Baseball. He brings more than 20 years of softball and baseball coaching experience. A Plantation (FL) High School graduate, he declined signing with the Chicago Cubs as a position player after high school, only to be drafted the following year as a pitcher in the 7th round of the 1984 MLB draft by the Boston Red Sox. Curry played with the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. Curry also had brief stints overseas and played independent ball from 1984-1996. He made his debut in the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox in 1989.
Chris Hoiles begins his second season with the NWO Elite Organization. An Elmwood High School graduate, has more than 40 years of baseball experience in coaching and playing. Signed a Professional (MLB) Contract with the Detroit Tigers in 1986, after a 3-year career at Eastern Michigan University (1984-1986)
Chris played 3 years with the Detroit Tigers before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles (1998). Made his Major League debut in 1989 with the Orioles. Went on to have a 10-year Major League career, all with the Baltimore Orioles. His best year with the Orioles, was in 1993, where he hit .310 (avg), 29 HR and 82 RBI. At the conclusion of the 1993 season, Chris was awarded the “Most Valuable
Oriole “award. In his 10-year career, Chris finished with a .262 avg, and hit 151 Home Runs. In 2006, he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.
Since retirement in 1999, Chris has coached at BGSU (2001-2004) and Eastern Michigan University (2004-2006). He then went on to manage a Professional Independent team, York Revolution in York, PA. After a 3-year stint as manager, Chris went back to the Baltimore Orioles, as part of their Player Development staff for 4 years.
Recently, Chris has served as a coach in baseball for high school, travel ball, American Legion teams, as well as, a Varsity softball coach at Elmwood H.S. for the past two seasons. Currently resides in Cygnet, OH with his wife Felicia. Chris has 4 boys- Dalton, Derek, Drew and Tyler. His son Dalton, was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2018.
Ryan Callahan is an experienced baseball instructor and former NCAA Division I College Athlete at the University of Toledo, where he played Varsity Baseball.
Ryan is NWO Elite’s pitching coach.
Aaron Rouser is the head coach for one of the 16U teams. Aaron is an experienced baseball player and coach. Aaron played baseball for The University of Toledo and Tiffin University.
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