tEAMS & cOACHES
Kyle
Johnsen
Johnsen has a decade of coaching experience with the Angels and a total of 13 years coaching high school baseball and basketball. He currently serves as the Head Basketball Coach at Catholic Memorial and is an Assistant Baseball Coach at Greendale High School.
Jeff
Kradecki
Coach Kradecki has been coaching for 3 years with the Milwaukee Angels and joins us for his 3rd season working closely with Coach Lutz and the Milwaukee Angels Coaching staff. He attended South Milwaukee High School where he was a multi sport athlete and is looking forward to sharing his passion for sports with his young sons and the future Milwaukee Angels.
lee
waechtner
Coach (Lee) Waechter brings over 15 years of coaching experience across baseball, football, and basketball, including roles with Oak Creek Zone Baseball, Union Grove Legion Baseball, Union Grove High School Varsity Baseball, and multiple youth programs in Oak Creek and Kewaunee. A graduate of Kewaunee High School, Lee was a standout three-sport athlete and a decorated quarterback, earning honors such as WFCA All-State QB (2002), Green Bay Press Gazette Football Player of the Year (2002), and selection to the Wisconsin Shrine Bowl (2003). He continued his athletic career playing baseball at Madison College and both baseball and football at St. Norbert College.
Nick
Abbrederis
Abbrederis is entering his fifth year coaching with the Milwaukee Angels and brings a decade of experience in youth sports. His coaching journey includes working with the Franklin Sabers (Elementary & Middle School), Franklin Crew, Franklin Little League, and Milwaukee Angels, with a focus on both football and baseball.
Nick
Wycklendt
Coach Nick grew up in Glendale, WI and attended to Nicolet High School where he was a four-year letter winner in baseball and three-year all conference pitcher. After HS, Nick had the opportunity to play at St. Norbert College before finishing his college career at Marquette University, where he played club baseball. Wycklendt has coached high school baseball for 17 years, six of which were as an assistant at Grafton before earning a head coaching position. The past seven years, he’s led New Berlin Eisenhower Varsity Baseball. Nick has also spent five years on the travel baseball circuit in the area.
Justin
Mech
Coach (Justin) Mech is stepping into his role as Head Coach for the Milwaukee Angels, for the second year in this position after 6 years as an assistant coach with youth teams from 8U-13U. A Brookfield Central High School alumnus, Justin played football and basketball during his high school years. While he did not play college sports, he has worked alongside and learned from highly regarded coaches and experienced players, gaining insights into successful coaching techniques.
Ty
Ramirez
Ramirez Sr has been with the MKE Angels for 12 years and brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the field. His extensive background includes coaching with the Milwaukee Angels, Midwest Halos, and S2N across Southeastern Wisconsin. A former athlete from Cudahy High School, Coach Ramirez excelled in both baseball and football. Professionally, he serves as a Program Director for Youth Sports, which aligns with his passion for teaching the game he loves.
Nick
Heiser
Nick Heiser has over 8 years of coaching experience, including time with the MKE Angels as both a head coach and helping out as an assistant coach. He started and ran the Elkhorn Renegades program, coaching 11u-14u teams in Elkhorn. He attended Elkhorn High School, where he participated in baseball and cross country. In college, he played baseball for two years while in the Navy.
brady
rickert
Coach Rickert joins the Milwaukee Angels coaching staff for his first year, bringing valuable experience from Oak Creek Zone Baseball, where he coached an 11U team in 2025. A graduate of Oak Creek High School, Brady was a pitcher and infielder for the Knights and a member of their WIAA State Tournament team that earned the Sportsmanship Award.
He also competed with the Midwest Halos program, gaining high-level travel and showcase experience. Brady continues his baseball journey at Heartland Community College, where he plays collegiately while developing his coaching skills.
dustin
berry
Coach Berry has been a dedicated member of the Milwaukee Angels coaching staff for the more than seven years, serving in both assistant and head coaching roles throughout his time with the program. A graduate of Arrowhead High School, Dustin was a two-sport athlete competing in baseball and basketball. While he did not pursue playing opportunities at the college or professional level, his passion for the game and sharp eye for fundamentals have fueled his success as a coach.
dustin
sanfelippo
Coach SanFelippo is beginning his first year with the Milwaukee Angels, bringing his passion for teaching the game to the youngest players in the program. Based at the Halo Facility, he works with athletes ages 3–6, introducing them to the fundamentals of baseball in a fun, engaging, and positive environment. A graduate of Mukwonago High School, Dustin didn’t pursue organized sports beyond high school, but now finds fulfillment in passing along lessons to the next generation.
brion
winters
Coach (Brion) Winters enters his second year with the Milwaukee Angels, bringing five years of overall coaching experience to the program while also coaching Franklin Sabers Youth Football from 3rd–8th grade and several flag football teams. A Muskego High School graduate, Brion was a true multi-sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, tennis, and baseball. He continued his athletic journey in college, where he played football, baseball, and golf.
Tyler
Burns
Burns is returning for his third year with the Milwaukee Angels. Over the years, he helped various teams while assisting the Milwaukee Angels' 11-12 age group along with running summer camps focused on skill development and instilling a love for baseball. A Mukwonago High School standout in baseball, golf, and football, Tyler chose coaching over a traditional college path to pursue his passion for the game.
Austin
Koberstein
Koberstein joins the Milwaukee Angels for his second year of coaching, along with two years of experience with Oak Creek Zone Baseball, where he worked with 10U and 11U youth teams. A graduate of Oak Creek High School, Austin played both baseball and football, earning recognition for his dedication and sportsmanship, including being part of a WIAA State Tournament Team that received a Sportsmanship Award.
Josh
Diorio
Diorio began with the Milwaukee Angels in 2019 as a player under Coach John Lutz and continued with the program through the partnership with Cody Smith, Trevor Theissen, and the Midwest Halos. Since 2021, Coach Diorio has been actively involved with the Angels' staff at camps and clinics, gaining valuable coaching experience. After high school, Coach Diorio was offered the chance to coach a youth Angels team during a summer before college, a role that proved to be a perfect fit. Coaching players ages 7 through 12, Coach Diorio focuses on teaching baseball skills as well as respect and integrity, aiming to develop both skilled players and well-rounded individuals. A Whitnall High School graduate in Greenfield, WI, Coach Diorio earned First Team All-Conference honors throughout varsity baseball, along with All-District First Team and Honorable Mention All-State recognition in senior year.
