Our Staff
Seth D. Himrod, Director of Football Operations
ETHS graduate and member of Football and Baseball teams. Served 10 years in the U.S. Army and Reserve as an Infantryman, Paratrooper and Drill Instructor. Spent 3 years as a member of the 101st Airborne Division serving in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Coached Evanston Youth Baseball for 10 years and was Head Football coach at Washington School for 2 years. Currently is Director of Football Operations and Heavyweight Head coach of Evanston Jr. Wildkits Football (11 years). Certified by ASEP as High School Football and Baseball coach, certified Illinois High School Association Football and Baseball Coach. Certified in first aid, CPR and the Combat Lifesaver Course (military). Employee at City of Evanston ( Sanitation Dept). Wife DarLisa and has five children-Tim, Destini, Nykel, Nia, Nadia
Tracey L. Wallace, Community Relations Director
Graduate of ETHS were he played football for four years. Tracey went on to play college football at Milton College and the University of Whitewater in Wisconsin. He joined the coaching staff of the Jr. Wildkits in 2007 though has coached football, basketball, and baseball in Evanston over the past 10 years. He is now planning to become certified by the by ASEP this year. Tracey owns a consulting firm based in Evanston and has two sons, Marcus a Junior at ETHS and Max a 6th grader at Nichols Middle School.
Lorenzo Jacobs, Program Academic Advisor
Born in Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles); ETHS Class of '95 (baseball); University of Illinois at U-C (BS Mathematics) '00; NEIU (2nd Bachelor's Elementary Ed) '06; 7th Grade Math Teacher ( Haven MS '06-pres.); Summer Youth Emp. Program Supervisor ('05-present); Jr. Wildkit coach/volunteer ('00-present); Married 6 years to Caryn Jacobs and father of 2 children (ages 8 and 1); dedicated Jr. Wildkit football since 2000; Academic Advisor & Equip. Mgr. since 2002. Tutor & mentor to kids since starting college.
Testimonials
Jr. Wildkit Football has made a significant difference in our son's life. He's learned to apply himself academically and to be more involved in day to day experiences.
Thank you coaches and staff at Evanston Jr. Wildkit Football. You were a Godsend! We have seen our boy grow into a fine young man. We are very happy that he was a part of your program. He has developed excellent character; thanks for your help!
I am extremely grateful to Jr. Wildkit Football; it gave me a clearer perspective on what it took to be a better parent, better coach, and a better person. They truly walk the walk.