The Windmills family recently lost one of its beloved members.  Randy Noel was a Windmills coach and an involved parent-volunteer while his two daughters, Emily and Lianna, played with our organization. Randy, 53, passed away suddenly, and we offer our deepest condolences to Randy’s family and many friends.

Randy, an electrician who grew up in Berwyn, coached both baseball and softball in the near western suburbs, including for his daughters’ Windmills squads. He devoted countless hours to helping our girls reach their potential as softball players and as young women.

“My dad loved softball,” said Emily, now a Windmills coach. “He was the type of person who was there an hour before the game and an hour after. I don’t think he missed one of my games. He made sure he was there for everyone.”

Randy is survived by his beloved wife Lori; his children Jason, Emily, Lianna, Jaydin and Aaliyah; his parents Jessie and Gail; his sisters Donna, Sheila and Tammy; his brother Chris and sister Theresa. Randy is also survived by his best friends, including his brothers in law; his uncle in law; and his many nieces and nephews.

The Noels are accepting contributions in Randy’s absence. If you’d like to contribute, please contact Kealan Waldron at kealanwaldron@gmail.com

Our 10U squad is seeking a couple of additional players to add to its roster. If you are interested in a tryout, contact Coach Ryan McCarthy at RyanPMcCarthy46@yahoo.com.

Most of our coaches for the 2022-23 season have filled their rosters, although a few are still adding players. If you did not attend our tryout and are seeking a private tryout, please contact a coach at your age level.

Our coaches this coming year are as follows:

8U/Pinwheels Program: Katie Brennan (keightbrennan@gmail.com)

9U: Brian Alvers (Brian_Alvers@hotmail.com)

10U: Ryan McCarthy (RyanPMcCarthy46@yahoo.com)

11U: Nick Sakellaris (NSakellaris@op97.org)

12U: Damian Cruz (damianc192@gmail.com)

13U/14U: Adam Young (AandDYoung@yahoo.com)

15U: Mike Solberg (msolberg99@aol.com)

15U: Elizabeth Kiefer (enkiefer@gmail.com)

16U: Laura Chambers (lchambers11@comcast.net)

18U: Emily Noel (EmilyNoel139@gmail.com)