Michael S. Smith Ed.D.

Husband, Father, Administrator/Educator, Coach

[SIUE Baseball @SIUEBaseball]

Record-Breaker! @NiedzwiedzRyan becomes SIUE's All-Time Home Run Leader with home run 3⃣6⃣ in the fourth inning at Western Illinois!
#RollCougs | #TogetherWeWill

[SIUE Baseball @SIUEBaseball]

In the 7th inning, @NiedzwiedzRyan connects for career homer 3⃣5⃣ moving him into a tie with @Brady_Bunten2 and Brock Weimer for the all-time lead at SIUE! Cougs lead 4-1

#RollCougs | #TogetherWeWill

[Kane County ROE @KaneCountyROE]

What better way to start off class than with connection? 💚

Jenny Clark shares a simple strategy where students engage in structured conversations, helping them build relationships and boost confidence!

Watch now: https://t.co/quD7FgFKBA

#ClassroomCommunity #KaneCountySchools

[West Aurora Football @WABlackhawkFB]

#MultiSportDudes

[Kane County Phantoms @KCPhantoms]

Congrats to our top performers during the Fall World Series! 2025 All-Fall Team
@BraydenBoy10 @NolanSmith25 @casonhumay @014Zodak48 @MAZepeda22 @Matthew_Martija

[Kane County Phantoms @KCPhantoms]

Thanks to @80Grade_Scout for their coverage of our players on Saturday! Great video and feedback for players to build on

@BrettSki42 and his staff did a fantastic job putting everything together. They were very professional and worked well with our guys

Awesome day of baseball!

[80 Grade Scouting @80Grade_Scout]

2027 Nolan Smoth
@NolanSmith25

Exit Velo: 82mph
Grip Strength: 89.2
60 Time: 7.94

@KCPhantoms
#80GradeScouting

[80 Grade Scouting @80Grade_Scout]

In just 1 week we will be in IL for the @KCPhantoms Scout Day!

We are thrilled to be bringing their players and program exposure via:

📈 Verified Metrics via @StalkerSports Pro 3s
🎥 Edited Performance Video
📲 Social Media Coverage

Registration 🔗: https://t.co/KVVL76KwUW

[80 Grade Scouting @80Grade_Scout]

2027 Nolan Smith
@NolanSmith25

OF Velo: 71mph

@KCPhantoms
#80GradeScouting

[80 Grade Scouting @80Grade_Scout]

2027 Nolan Smith
@NolanSmith25

1B Velo: 66mph

@KCPhantoms
#80GradeScouting

[Dr. Anne Paonessa @AnnePaonessa]

Thankful to those who attended my session today on strengthening Tier I instruction through connection! Here with the raffle book winners! @CorwinPress #EssentialConnectionSkills

[Kane County Phantoms @KCPhantoms]

Jackson Valentini throws a no hitter this morning for 16u Panico!

[Kane County Phantoms @KCPhantoms]

16u Panico into the Championship at Eastside Sports Complex behind 1 hit shutout from @mguzauskas2027

[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱
Alec Novotney 2026
Chicago Elite

Fastball
Sits 86-87, Max 88
Spin Rate 2255-2435

Breaking Ball
73-74
Spin Rate 2507-2725

https://t.co/KkzC6PDpva

[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐒𝐭 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
Matthew Guzauskas 2027
Kane County Phantoms

Fastball
Sits 78-81, Max 82
Spin Rate 2000-2200

Breaking Ball
68-70
Spin Rate 1850-2000

https://t.co/G12NQXYTMf

[West Aurora Baseball @awhsbaseball]

Congrats Zach in being named 1st Team All-Area and Player of the Year!
Also to Oscar on being named 2nd Team and Mason Honrable Mention!

[West Aurora Baseball @awhsbaseball]

It sure was a great season Zach! College coaches, give him a call!

[West Aurora Football @WABlackhawkFB]

Congrats @T_Smith2424!

✅1st team all conference 🏈

✅ 1st team all conference 🏀

#BestAthleteInTheState

[West Aurora Football @WABlackhawkFB]

🚨2025 SCHEDULE DROP🚨

Graphic courtesy of @CarterVelez31

Week 0 vs @FOOTBALLWVHS then…

@thesouc @EDGYTIM @mikeclarkpreps @WAHSBlackhawks @WAactivities

#ProtectTheWest

#DBD

[West Aurora Boys Basketball @AuroraWestBBall]

Congratulations to @gabe_gonzo33 for being selected to Upstate 8 All-Conference Team. @WAHSBlackhawks #Blackhawkfamily