Coach Michael Oaf will be going into his 10th year coaching and 2nd year with the Indiana Nitro Organization. He has been involved in Little League Majors, Minors, and Travel Ball. He attended Franklin Central High School where he would play baseball, soccer, and track and field. Upon graduation he would go on to serve his country in the Army for 8 years as a Combat Medic. Coach Oaf believes in using core values learned in the military in the game of baseball such as Respect, Integrity, and Personal Courage. He believes in prioritizing development of skills, fundamentals, baseball IQ, and passion for the game primarily at an early age. Coach Oaf’s goal is to develop young players in such a way that they can associate their hard work and determination to reach their highest potential on the field and off the field in any area of life. Coach Oaf currently works full time for DEEM LLC as a Project Manager/Director of VRF in the Indianapolis area. He currently resides in Westfield, IN with his Wife Nichole and four kids.