Brian Bowman

Brian Bowman, has over 30 years of experience in and around the game of girls fastpitch softball. Starting as an umpire in Southern California for his two sisters softball organization. Most recently coaching the 2015/2016 Chicago Cheetahs 18u. Brian has built an impressive coaching resume over the last ten years. Starting his travel softball coaching as an assistant coach for the Downers Grove Outlaws 11u team back in 2009, he went on to assistant coach both the Downers Grove Outlaws and the Illinois Outlaws 11U and 12U “A” travel teams. Before heading up the Downers Grove Rebels 13u and 14u A travel teams. Brian joined the Downers Grove Rebels/Dolls board as well in 2011 as the leader of player development for the organization continuing that role today.  In 2013 Brian decided the Rebels/Dolls organization needed a college exposure team to compete nationwide with some of the best programs in the United States.  He set out to start that by adding his team as the first Chicago Cheetahs 16u team.  Right from the start he built one of the top midwest teams, finishing the 2014/2015 season by qualifying for PGF Premier Nationals in Huntington Beach and finishing 25th.  His second year as President of the Chicago Cheetahs he added a 14u team (Gusel) and a 16u team (Steinhaus).  Again heading up the 2015/2016 18u Team Brian qualified for PGF Premier Nationals Huntington Beach – finishing 33rd.  In 2016 Brian rounded out the Chicago Cheetahs with what is today two 14u teams, two 16u teams, and his 18u team.  He is most proud of the impressive list of girls he has coached currently playing in college.  And of course the experience of coaching his daughter Nicole for over 6 years, Nicole is currently a freshman playing softball for Rutgers University in the Big Ten.  He really enjoys working with each and every player in the organization, while helping each player enjoy the game of softball.  Brian lives in Downers Grove with his wife Tami and daughter Nicole.

Accomplishments

  • 2015/2016 – 33rd PGF Premier Nationals
  • 2014/2015 – 25th PGF Premier Nationals
  • 2013/2014 – 17th ASA/USA “A” Nationals
  • 2012/2013 – 5th USSSA Florida Nationals

Coaching Philosophy

  • Individual development
  • Focus on Fundamentals of the game and skill development at both infield and outfield positions
  • Develop confidence in all players
  • Focus on leadership in each girl, being mentally and physically tough
  • Challenge each girl to be winners on and off the field
  • Develop responsible and accountable female athletes
  • Focus on giving back to the game of softball
  • Create an environment where
    • Friendships are fostered
    • Discipline is emphasized
    • Fundamentals and mechanics are stressed at all times
    • Respect for the game and each other is encouraged

Albrecht chooses North Dakota

Going on family vacations sparked an interest in flying for Jackie Albrecht. “Since I was little, I always liked going

16u Looking for players

16u Niemeier – Cheetahs, looking for a catcher. Contact Coach Niemeier 815-791-2447

12u Looking for players

12u cheetahs. Looking for players to finish summer season in July 6 tournaments Contact Brian Bowman 630-888-8428

I Celebrate you!

To Rebels and Cheetah Coaches, from a long standing Dolls Board Member, and someone who has been involved with softball

18u Looking for a catcher

Chicago Cheetahs 18u Bowman needs an experienced catcher for an extremely competitive schedule. Contact Brian Bowman for a tryout.

Avengers Endgame

Anyssa Iliopoulos #24 and Nicole Bowman #88. As Rutgers heads to big ten tournament this week! Both 18u Bowman Chicago

Alumni: All-League Teams Announced

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (April 30, 2019) — Wilmington University standout Rosa’Lynn Burton on Tuesday was named the 2019 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC)

16u Player Needed

Chicago cheetahs Sabrina Kuchta team looking for a few players for this summer Please contact President Brian Bowman 630-888-8428

Working out together

Chicago Cheetahs organization working out early Sunday morning. Special group of kids

LOOKING FOR 18U PLAYERS

18u cheetahs looking for few more players Contact Brian bowman (630-888-8428) & Annalisse Scott (708-543-1828) if interested.

Get your trading cards here!!!

Just in, trading cards available for several of our Chicago Cheetahs. 18u BB, Erin Bengston 18u BB, Payton Lundberg 18u JS, Caitlyn

3-Run, Home Run

18u Brian Bowman, Chicago Cheetahs, Erin Bengston, taking it deep for 3 runs.

Colorado triple crown

18u cheetahs, Brian Bowman, In Colorado triple crown won first two bracket games in power 48.

Cheetahs cover the Class 4A

Chicago Cheetahs play in force for the 2017 Class 4A Illinois Coaches Association All-State Teams  Full Story

Cheetahs are state champs in Indiana

Chicago Cheetahs, Grace Frazier, Brooke Manhatton, Avery Skura, Mallory McMahon, are state champs in Indiana. Congrats to crown point bulldogs!!!!

Carly Kordich hits winning RBI

Carly Kordich, 18u Brian Bowman, hits winning RBI for Barrington high school to win third place in state. 7-6. In

18u player needed

18u Bowman looking for players to finish summer season. Top schedule. Top exposure   Some of best college training and development. Contact

Kristen Ames, Chooses EIU

Kristen Ames from 18u Brian Bowman, will be attending Eastern Illinois University, and playing softball.

18u Teammates Competing

Teammates Nora Conway and Gabby Buikema, from Brian Bowman 18u, enjoying some competition. Loyola: 7 Trinity: 6

Chicago Cheetahs | Tree

Tree

Tree- This drill works on angles, and catching the ball away from your body. Tree, also works on stretching to

16u:JS vs 18u:BB

16u: John Steinhaus vs 18u Brian Bowman, at DePaul 2-20-17.

Chicago Cheetahs | Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore-This drill focuses timing and moving hips into position to hit the ball. Erin Bengston, 18u Chicago Cheetahs, demonstrates

Chicago Cheetahs | Oregon

Oregon

Oregon-This drill focuses on situational plays on the bases. Done at a steady pace improving conditioning at the same time.

Chicago Cheetahs | A-ROD

A-Rod

A-ROD, is a drill that is great for warming up the team. A-ROD, focuses on fielding mechanics and footwork, with strong,

Chicago Cheetahs | 4 Corners

4 Corners + Left, Right, Left

Four corners, is a drill that is great for warming up the team. Four corners, focuses on footwork and works to