About Us

Complete Game Training Academy in Quincy, IL

Complete Game Training Academy has been open in Quincy, IL, since 2014, bringing the love of baseball to our community. Through hitting, pitching, catching, and field training, our team is here to take your game to the next level.

Our staff is committed to combining the joy of the game with the training necessary to excel in both baseball and softball. From the moment you step into our facility, we want you to enjoy your experience and improve your skills with every swing.

Lessons and rentals for your training needs

Whether you are seeking extra training as an individual or a controlled setting to practice with your team, our batting cages are available to help you sharpen your skills.

Individual lessons are available for your personal training. You simply tell us what you want to work on, and our instructors will develop a lesson that targets these areas. Also, be sure to talk to our staff about renting our batting cages for your team or birthday party.

Lessons

Meet our instructors

Our professional team is comprised of enthusiastic and skilled instructors who are eager to help you improve in baseball or softball. During your lessons, you will work one on one with an instructor to become the best player you can be.

Jase Dalton

My name is Jase Dalton and I am the Assistant Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Culver-Stockton College. I played at Hinds Community College for one year and then finished my collegiate playing career at The University of South Alabama. I was lucky enough to play on a regional appearance team and hold a 1.67 ERA at the Division 1 level. I graduated college and signed an Independent contract with the Chicago Dogs where I finished my playing career.

I’m excited to join Coach Polak and help kids learn the game, achieve their goals, and have fun playing.

Dayson Croes

My name is Dayson Croes and I am from Aruba. I transferred to Quincy University in 2019 and played two years here. I was a Fisrt Team All-American in 2021. In two years at Quincy I was 2x All GLVC and 2x All Region. I also played half a summer with the Quincy Gems in 2022 where I and had 31 hits in 17 games.

I am very excited to work with Coach Polak and help kids learn the game and have fun while doing it.

Alex Harbin

Alex is from Quincy, IL and played high school baseball at Quincy Senior high where he was an all-area player. During summers Alex would go to St. Louis to play travel ball with the St. Louis Pirates and the Rawlings Tigers. Alex was recruited to play baseball at Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri, slightly south of St. Louis. Following his freshman year, he transferred to Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois. Alex is currently attending and playing baseball at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. He was also a coach of the CGB- 2023 summer team in 2020. Currently he is the head coach of CGB 2024. Alex loves to talk about hitting and is always trying out new things to improve his own game. Throughout his years of playing he has had numerous coaches and been around many guys that have been successful playing baseball. Alex hopes to take what he has learned throughout the years and help teach the young guys so that they can be successful.

Caden Power

Caden is from Palmyra, MO and played baseball for Palmyra High School. He was selected as an All- Conference, All Area, and All State player. He played under Coach Polak for two years and has trained at Complete Game for 6 years. Caden is currently attending and playing baseball at Culver Stockton College. He has been giving lessons at Complete Game for over two years. Caden is always studying and learning new ways to improve his hitting knowledge and passing it on to younger hitters to help improve their game. Caden is currently an assistant coach on CGB 2025.

Dax Floweree

Dax is from Quincy, where he graduated from Quincy High. A graduate of 2018 Dax played on Coach Polak’s original Complete Game team and has been training at complete game for about 6 years. Dax is currently attending Culver-Stockton and playing as well. He has been giving lessons at Complete Game for 2 years and loves working with kids on creating good habits and enjoying the game when playing.

Donovan Prost

My name is Donovan Prost, I was born in Quincy, Illinois and currently reside there. Before high school, I played for Coach Polak on his original Complete Game travel team for two years. I have been training at Complete Game for over six years. I graduated from Quincy High School in 2019. While at Quincy High, I played football and baseball. I was voted on by coaches to be an All-Conference selection my senior year and an All-Area selection as well. As an academic all-state student, I moved on to play baseball for John Wood Community College. While at John Wood, I have been a reliever and seen as a leader of the team, selected by my teammates. I will continue my baseball career at a four-year school. In the summer of 2019, I played for the Quincy Gems in the Prospect League. I am very familiar with Driveline, and have used it for over five years. I have worked with some of the most knowledgeable pitching coaches in the area. Can’t wait to get to work!

Joey Polak

Joey is from Quincy, IL and graduated from Quincy Notre Dame. He has attended and played collegiate baseball at the University of South Carolina, Jefferson College and Missouri State University. He currently is an assistant coach at Maryville University. He was selected as the Junior College Player of the Year in 2018, hitting 32 homeruns and driving in 107 runs. He also currently holds Maryville University’s single season record with 161 total bases,16 homeruns and set the career homerun record in 2022.

“My goal is to get players into our facility to teach them how to play the game the right way and enjoy doing it.

Meet the owner, Rich Polak

Rich Polak is the owner of Complete Game Training Academy in Quincy, IL. Rich grew up in Chicago and attended Brother Rice High School. As a four year varsity baseball player, he earned All State Shortstop in his senior year. Rich was recruited by the University of Central Florida, where he played for four years.

Rich was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 20th round in 1989. Rich played form 1989- 1995. In 1992 he was elected to play in the Carolina League Allstar Game. He also earned The Rolaids Relief Pitcher of the Year.

In 1992, Rich played winter ball in Venezuela. In 1993 Rich was promoted to Albany New York to play AA and that same fall he played in The Arizona Fall League.

Rich played baseball until 1995 as a career ending arm injury occurred. The love of baseball never left him and he has enjoyed coaching multiple baseball and softball teams of his three children. Rich was the assistant coach for Culver Stockton Softball in 2011-2012. For three Fall seasons during 2012-2015, he coached for the Perfect Game organization. He was previously a Quincy Notre Dame assistant coach from 2012-2016 before stepping away to follow his son’s collegiate career. In early 2023, Rich once again became a part of QND with their selection as their Head Coach.

The dream of opening his own business became a reality in November of 2014 with Complete Game. He hopes to grow the love of baseball in Quincy and the surrounding areas. Complete Game provides individual instruction in a positive environment. In a short four year period, multiple athletes have honed their skills in order to play at their higher level of either high school or college.

A love for the game

What sets Complete Game Training Academy apart? We have a true passion for baseball and softball—and we want to share it with you. Our team looks forward to meeting you in the batting cages for an exciting training experience.

Contact our team today to learn more about our services.

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Complete Game Training Academy

602 North 2nd St.

Quincy, IL 62301

(217) 209-0855 | completegamebb@gmail.com