Trent Dues - Varsity Head Coach
Trent is in his 15th year as head coach at Butler after serving two years as the junior varsity coach. Trent is a graduate of Coldwater High School where he was a member of the 1987 state high school championship baseball team. Dues is also a graduate of Bowling Green State University, where he was a four year letterman for the Falcons baseball team.
Coach Dues took over a Butler Baseball program that had not won a league title since 1986. Under Dues' guidance, Butler has compiled a record of 315-121. In the 15 years that Coach Dues has been at the helm of the program, Butler has won 12 league championships. (11 consecutive between 1996 and 2006) Butler has never finished lower than 2nd in division standings. (95,07,08) During the 2009 season, Coach Dues picked up his 300th win as an Aviator, making him the winningest coach in school history.
Trent teaches Psychology and World Studies at the high school. He is married to the former Melissa Ebbing and they have three children, Damon, Mia, and Koby.
Scott Thompson - Varsity Assistant
Scott brings a four year catching career at Wright State University to the program. He started four years for the Raiders and excelled both behind and at the plate. Coach Thompson is in his 15th year as assistant varsity coach. Thompson coaches first base and works with the catchers and hitters.
Professionally, Scott is a foreman for Bryant Construction. He and his wife Tracy have three daughters, Kayla, Cassie, and Taylor. Scott is originally from Rose City, Michigan where he was an all-state catcher for Ogemaw Heights.
Steve Clark - Varsity Assistant
Steve comes from Barton, Maryland. He played his college ball at Allegheny College (where he teamed with John Kruk) before transferring to Frostburg State where he was an outfielder. Coach Clark is the Vandalia City Recreation Director. Previously Coach Clark was a very successful head freshmen coach for five years before moving up to varsity assistant nine years ago. Steve is married to the former Melanie Riggs, with whom he has three daughters, Peyton, Riley and Katlyn and a son, Carson.
Mike Bardonaro - Junior Varsity Head Coach
Mike is in his eighth year as head coach of the JV team. Coach Bardonaro has enjoyed a great deal of success in his previous seven seasons. During his tenure, the JV team has had a number of 20-win seasons. Mike is a graduate of Chaminade-Julienne High School and Wright State University where he was a member of the baseball team at both schools. Mike teaches World Studies at the high school and is married to the former Heidi Buschur.
Gus Bardonaro - Junior Varsity Assistant Coach
Gus is in his sixth season as assistant coach, working with his son Mike. Gus played his high school ball at Elder High School and coached for five years at Chaminade-Julienne High School, while his two oldest sons played there. Gus and his wife Marcia have one daughter and three sons.
Matt Heis - Junior Varsity Assistant Coach
Matt is in his second season as a coach at the JV level. Coach Heis spent three years coaching the freshman. A 1997 Butler graduate, Matt was a RHP for Butler during two seasons in which The Aviators were Regional Runners Up.
Eric Nawroth - Freshman Coach
Eric is in his third season as a freshman coach. A 1998 Butler graduate, Eric was a RHP for the Aviators. As a former player, Eric was a part of the streak of 11 consecutive league titles.
Scott Jones - Freshman Coach
Scott is in his second season as a freshman coach. A 1992 Northmont graduate, Coach Jones played four years of baseball at Miami University, where he was a pitcher for the Redskins. After graduation, Scott played several seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization, getting as high as AA.
