Patriots Performance Training Center
Push. Train. Believe.
Meet The Team
Director of Operations
Coach Miller
Coach Matt Miller, a proud Eau Claire, WI native, brings a lifetime of baseball experience and a deep passion for player development to the Patriots Performance Training Center (PPTC). A former standout player and coach for the Eau Claire Cavaliers, Matt's journey through the game has been marked by dedication, leadership, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field.
Matt’s playing career began at the collegiate level, where he honed his skills and developed a strong foundation in the game. His college baseball experience gave him the technical knowledge and competitive mindset that now fuel his coaching philosophy. After college, he returned to Eau Claire to play for the Cavaliers, eventually stepping into a coaching role where he mentored players and helped guide the team through successful seasons.
For the past five+ years, Coach Miller has been actively training both baseball and softball athletes, working with players of all ages and skill levels. His focus has always been on developing well-rounded athletes—those who are strong not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. His training emphasizes fundamentals, advanced skill work, and a deep understanding of the game.
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Specializing In:
Baseball:
Hitting / Pitching / Fielding / Catching
Softball:
Hitting / Fielding / Catching
Strength & Conditioning
Currently Coaching:
CV Patriots 12U
Pitching Instructor / Coach
Coach Cramer
Scott is a native of Eau Claire and began pitching softball at the age of 12. Softball followed him through high school and a twelve year career in the United States Navy as a helicopter pilot. He transitioned from pitching to coaching after he returned to Eau Claire, and served as the pitching coach at Eau Claire North, Fall Creek, and Bloomer High Schools.
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Scott is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He retired after 29 years as a Mechanical Engineer in the Eau Claire area. Besides softball he is a girls' basketball coach at Eau Claire Regis High School, and enjoys fishing, hunting, and traveling in his spare time.
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Specializing In:
Softball: Pitching 14U and Above
Instructor / Coach
Coach Wilkes
Paul Wilkes brings years of baseball experience and athletic leadership to Patriots Performance Training Center. A standout player during his high school career at Immanuel Lutheran, Paul earned a varsity spot for three consecutive years, excelling as a pitcher, first baseman, and outfielder. His versatility and competitive drive made him a key contributor to the team’s success.
Beyond high school, Paul continued his baseball journey with the Newberry American Legion program in his hometown of Newberry, South Carolina. Competing at a high level, he developed a deep understanding of the game and the physical demands required to perform at peak condition.
Today, Coach Wilkes leads the Strength and Conditioning classes at PPTC, where his focus is on building explosive power, improving athletic performance, and helping athletes reach their full potential. In addition to his training expertise, Coach Wilkes heads up all CV Patriots Clinics and coaches multiple CV Patriots teams, sharing his passion for the game and commitment to developing young athletes.
Specializing In:
Strength & Conditioning
Patriots Team Clinics
Currently Coaching:
CV Patriots 8U
CV Patriots 13U
CV Patriots 14U Blue
Pitching Instructor / Coach
Coach McEathron
Lakken is a proud Chippewa Falls native and lifelong softball enthusiast. A 2024 graduate of Chi-Hi, she played varsity softball all four years of her high school career and began coaching as a junior — quickly discovering her passion for helping young athletes grow.
She started playing softball at age 5 and found her love for pitching at 13. After high school, Lakken attended UW-Eau Claire to explore elementary education, but ultimately pivoted to a career in dental care. She now works at a dental office in Eau Claire, which gives her the flexibility to return to what she truly loves: coaching and sharing the game with the next generation.
When she’s not on the field, you’ll find Lakken cruising to music, dominating weekly trivia nights, or resisting the urge to road trip to every national park in sight. (She’s already planning a Grand Tetons adventure for summer 2026!)
Lakken brings energy, experience, and a genuine love for the game to every session — and she’s excited to help your athlete take their skills to the next level.
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