Coach Benages has embodied and exemplified the Team Illinois motto of "for the boys" throughout his amazing 12-year career as a teacher, lacrosse and football coach and expert in athletic performance. Coach Benages is also widely recognized as one of the top college recruiting experts in the Midwest, having helped over 500 student-athletes play at the next level!

When he's not teaching, training, or with the boys, Coach Benages enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.