06/02/2026
⚾ West Bend Little League Coach Spotlight: Meet Coach Eric Osinski!
A truly great youth sports experience is about more than just what happens between the white lines—it is about the community, families, and lifelong friendships built along the way. Today, we are thrilled to feature a coach who has spent nearly a decade fostering an incredible, tight-knit village for our young athletes.
Get to know Coach Eric Osinski, leading the U12 Bulldogs / Forte Bank Rockies Intermediate squad!
🧢 The Basics
Current Division & Team: U12 Bulldogs / Forte Bank Rockies (Intermediate)
Coaching Experience: Coach Eric has been mentoring youth baseball players for 7 years.
🏆 Coaching Philosophy & Memorable Moments
As his players have grown up on the diamond, Coach Eric's coaching goals have evolved right alongside them to prepare them for the next level.
"Our base goals are: Improve every day even if it’s just 1% and compete on every pitch at the plate or in the field."
High School Ready: For the players who want to keep chasing the game, Coach Eric’s long-term baseball goal is to provide them with the skills, mindset, and ability needed to successfully transition to high school baseball. He strives to use the game to teach life lessons, build character, and create unbreakable bonds.
On the Diamond Highlights: From watching the pure joy on his players' faces during tournament championship wins to witnessing the team click for their very first 6-4-3 double play, the on-field milestones have been unforgettable. His teams have also had the distinct privilege of playing under the lights at Helfaer Field!
Dugout Fun & a Furry Mascot: Some of Coach Eric's absolute favorite memories have actually happened away from the field. From traveling together for weekend tournaments and stopping at restaurants on the way home, to a giant team slip-and-slide, this group knows how to have fun. They even have an unofficial team mascot: Peanuts the squirrel!
🎶 Just For Fun
A "Secret" Passion: Families might be surprised to learn that Coach Eric harbors a "secret" love for boy bands!
The Home Team: Naturally, he is a huge fan of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Favorite Players: Growing up, he admired legends who played the right way, like Robin Yount, Cal Ripken Jr., Ken Griffey Jr., Tony Gwynn, Derek Jeter, Ichiro, and Omar Vizquel. These days, he loves watching Brice Turang and Trea Turner—dynamic players who serve as perfect examples for young ballplayers to emulate.
🏡 Family & Community Connection
Coach Eric and his family have been proud residents of the West Bend area for 11 years. For the Osinski household, the ballpark is a second home:
His wife, Dawn, is a "baseball mom" in all its glory, organizing team get-togethers, custom keepsakes, and loudly cheering on her favorite player, number 17.
Their son, Oliver (12), has been playing since he could first pick up a ball and has been a proud Bulldog since he was 8. He is heading to Badger Middle School next fall, and when he isn't playing baseball, he plays defense for the Badger youth football team and loves snowboarding.
Their daughter, Charlotte (8), attends St. John's and is the ultimate supportive sister, always helping watch over the younger kids or hanging out with the older girls at the park. While she loves basketball and figure skating, she is officially making her own baseball debut this summer!
🤝 A Shoutout to the Village
Coach Eric heavily emphasizes that a successful season is a massive group effort. He feels incredibly blessed by the deeply involved families—past and present—and his dedicated assistant coaches who take total ownership of the boys' growth on and off the field. Our families are truly invested in making this a wonderful experience in every way possible.
Thank you, Coach Eric, for your 7 years of exceptional leadership, your focus on everyday improvement, and your dedication to the families of West Bend Little League!
