JUSTIN DEDMAN
HEAD COACH
Justin Dedman, a Lincoln, Illinois native and veteran coach with 20 years of collegiate baseball experience, was named the sixth head coach in Bradley Baseball history. Known for his success in player development and recruiting, Dedman has coached 34 MLB Draft picks, including first-rounder Sam Bachman, and helped produce 10 All-Americans.
He joins Bradley after two seasons as recruiting coordinator at Loyola Marymount, where his offense led the WCC in eight categories and set multiple school records. Dedman also served as Director of Player Development at Missouri, helping the Tigers to a 30-win SEC season and a sweep of CWS-bound Tennessee.
Dedman has a career coaching record of 575–326 and has elevated programs at Miami (OH), Lee University, and others. He is widely respected for his individualized development approach, strong communication, and focus on building championship teams and character-driven athletes. He and his wife, Brittany, along with their children Norah and Maddux, are proud to join the Bradley and Peoria communities.
CURTIS KELLOGG
RECRUITING COORDINATOR
Curtis Kellogg joins Bradley Baseball for his first season after three years as Recruiting Coordinator and Hitting Coach at Central Arkansas. Known for his offensive expertise, Kellogg previously led Arkansas Tech to a conference title and one of the top offenses in the country, hitting .345 in league play and producing multiple All-Conference and All-American hitters.
Before his college coaching success, Kellogg served as a hitting analyst with the Seattle Mariners' High-A affiliate, the Modesto Nuts, during their 2017 California League Championship season. He worked with 11 players who have reached the big leagues, including 2020 AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis.
A Sonora, California native, Kellogg played at Cal State Stanislaus and Merced College, earning all-conference honors and a Gold Glove as an infielder. He brings a strong track record of player development and offensive production to the Bradley staff.
JEFF BOLEN
PITCHING COACH
Jeff Bolen joins Bradley Baseball as Pitching Coach after a successful run developing high-level arms at the junior college and NCAA levels.
Bolen spent the past four seasons as Head Coach and Pitching Coach at St. Charles CC, leading the program to its first conference title in 2024 and setting multiple pitching records. During his tenure, SCC produced 15 Division I pitchers, seven All-Region arms, and one MLB signee with the Padres.
He previously served as Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Wabash Valley College, where his staff ranked among the nation’s best and helped the team finish third at the 2017 NJCAA World Series. Bolen also coached at Fontbonne University and has seen multiple pitchers sign professional contracts.
A native of Illinois, Bolen holds degrees from MacMurray College and Fontbonne University. He and his wife have one daughter, Maia.
MATT GARCIA
INFIELD COORDINATOR
Garcia joins Bradley Baseball for his first season as Infield Coordinator after playing and coaching at the Division I and junior college levels. A standout infielder, Garcia spent the 2023 season at Missouri, starting 37 games and posting a .977 fielding percentage. He delivered several clutch performances for the Tigers, including a walk-off single against No. 4 Vanderbilt and a three-RBI game against Georgia.
Prior to Mizzou, Garcia was a key contributor at Bethune-Cookman and Chipola College. He started 57 games at B-CU in 2022, batting .310 with 74 hits and 36 RBIs, and earned all-conference honors at Chipola in 2021 while hitting .310 with a .385 OBP. Garcia also played in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League with the Chatham Anglers and was named a preseason Freshman of the Year by D1Baseball during his time at B-CU.
A versatile and defensive-minded infielder, Garcia brings championship experience, player development insight, and a strong understanding of the infield to the Bradley staff.