University of St. Francis (III.)

Leo Michalak joined the Fighting Saints in July of 2015 as an assistant coach for the baseball team.  The 2025-26 season will mark Michalak’s 11th year as assistant coach.

At St. Francis, Michalak assists the program in coordination of practice plans, individual player development, assisting in training sessions, and implementation of game strategies.

Michalak brings 35+ years of experience to St. Francis after coaching football and baseball for the varsity squads at Joliet Catholic Academy.  While in high school, he was a three-sport athlete at Lemont High School.