Dave Dettman is entering his first season as head coach for RVC Baseball. He is a former four-year assistant coach for RVC baseball and has 15 years experience providing baseball instruction and lessons.

Dettman also coached one year at Auburn high school and six years of Rockford Pony baseball. He was also a NIC-10 First Team All-Conference selection when he played for Rockford West high school and was a Second Team All-American selection while playing for Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL.

In addition to his coaching experience, Dettman has involved himself in numerous baseball-related endeavors in the Rockford area. He organizes and instructs at coaching clinics and player camps, and organizes umpiring clinics and field maintenance seminars. Dettman also served as Assistant Baseball Director for the Rockford Boys & Girls Club Baseball League for three years, and founded the Rockford 17 & Over Baseball League. He also has been a volunteer board member for Rockford Pony Baseball for three years where he has run summer camps, maintained the playing fields, and provided private lessons for players.

Dettman graduated from Rock Valley College before going on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University. He is also the author of the published book, Balance the World- The Roots of Our Problems.

You can contact Coach Dettman at (815) 921-3820 or via e-mail.