Joliet Slammers Coaching Staff Returns; Event for Prospective Host Families is Feb. 21

Field Manager Jeff Isom. Credit: Submitted photo.

On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Joliet Slammers will host an open house at Silver Cross Field for current and prospective host families to visit with field manager Jeff Isom, who will returning for the 2015 season along with hitting coach Matt Kennedy and pitching coach Pascual Santiago.

The 2015 season will mark Isom’s second with the Slammers and fourth in Joliet as he managed the JackHammers in 2005 and 2006.

“I’m excited to be returning to Joliet this spring and look to build upon our strong finish to the 2014 season,“ Isom said. “ We have some nice players that will be returning and anticipate a very competitive camp this year.”

The open house will be held in the Joliet Area Sports Hall of Fame room, located on the Jefferson Street side of the ballpark. Appetizers and beverages will be served at no charge and special one-day only discounts on merchandise will be available.

Mascot Spikes will join the coaches for a little “chalk talk” to provide current and prospective host families the inside scoop on the workings of the 2015 roster.

The Joliet Slammers are always looking for new local families interested in hosting players from April through September each summer. The open house will be an opportunity for those interested to learn more about the program and the Joliet Slammers.