There was no other outcome for Lou Collier besides becoming a Major League Baseball player. Growing up in the South Side of Chicago (the actual South Side of Chicago), his childhood was filled with opportunities to veer off path. Lou was drafted twice before finally deciding he was ready to compete at a professional level - an unbelievable testament to self awareness and patience. Lou went on to play 9 years in the big leagues before recognizing it was time to retire and transition into the next phase of his life. Having lived a life dedicated solely to the sport he loved, the attempt to pivot into another career path proved challenging for him and his family. Lou recognized the strengths he had in leadership and and baseball intelligence and ultimately started the Lou Collier Baseball Association, using competitive baseball to teach players character traits of dedication, hard work, sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, confidence, and self worth. Lou was also recently added to Team USA’s coaching staff for the 2023 World Baseball Classic along with

Mark DeRosa, Ken Griffey, Jr., Jerry Manuel, Andy Pettitte, Dino Ebel, Dave Righetti. Enjoy.