Coaching Staff

Brett Kelley, Head Coach

Morton native Brett Kelley begins his ninth season as Head Baseball Coach at Illinois Central College. In 2009, ICC extended its streak to 9 consecutive seasons with a .500 finish or higher in the conference.

Kelley began his collegiate coaching career in the fall of 2000. He served as pitching coach and strength and conditioning coordinator. In August of 2001, Kelley was elevated to Interim Head Coach. After the 2002 season he was named Head Baseball Coach. He was voted Conference Coach of the Year after the 2005 season in which the Cougars won the league with a 22-2 conference mark. He is currently the all time winningest baseball coach in school history.

Kelley earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Western Illinois University, where he played football and baseball. Kelley was a member of the Leatherneck football team from ’94-‘97 and competed on two NCAA I-AA playoff teams. He was also a member of the baseball squad from ’95-’99 where he served as captain in his final two seasons. Coach Kelley also earned a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Western. Kelley is currently the Director of the Fitness Center and PHYED Coordinator. Kelley lives in East Peoria and is actively involved in the Peoria Sunday Morning League and is the manager of the Central Illinois Outlaws.

Doug McCarty, Assistant Coach

Former Cougar Doug McCarty begins his eighth season as assistant coach for ICC. Doug played at ICC in 1999 and 2000. He started both seasons at catcher for the Cougars after a standout high school career at East Peoria. McCarty continued his career at Bradley University in 2001 and 2002.

Coach McCarty is in charge of catchers and works with the hitters. ICC has set 5 offensive team records during McCarty's tenure, including hits in a season and home runs. He is also in charge of the Cougar's strength and conditioning program.

Doug lives in East Peoria and is involved in the Peoria Sunday Morning League. He is currently the Grounds Manager at the EastSide Centre Sports Complex in East Peoria, one of the finest baseball and softball facilities in the Midwest.

Mike Mason, Assistant Coach

Peoria native Mike Mason will serve as the bullpen coach during the 2010 season. This is Mason’s second stint at Illinois Central College. He was also an assistant for the 1997 and 1998 seasons. In 1999 Mason was the Head Baseball Coach at Spoon River College. After the 1999 season, Mason accepted the head coaching job at Eureka College where he was the coach for two seasons. Mason is a 1985 graduate of Bradley University. He works as a political consultant and teaches Physical Education to the Optional Education high school students at ICC.

Brock Till, Assistant Coach

Brock Till begins his second season as assistant coach for ICC. Brock will serve as the Cougars Pitching Coach for the 2010 season.

Till, originally from Lewistown Illinois, went on to be a four-year starting pitcher at Bradley University from 1999-2003. Till continued his career at the professional level through the 2008 season. Brock was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 17th round of the 2003 draft. Brock spent 6 seasons in the Reds organization with some time at the AAA level. Brock also spent a portion of the 2008 season in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

Brock along with his wife Heather, and their daughter Kaidance, live in East Peoria.