Coach Baker's Circle
About Coach Baker
Coach Claude Baker has been an integral part of Rockford Elite since the program started in 2009. He impacts players who are just learning the game all the way to the high school and college levels.
Check out some of the players along the way who have been part of "Coach Baker's Circle"!
Rockford Elite 6th Grade: Winter 2025!
Coach Baker has helped lead and mentor these boys since they were in 4th grade!
Coach Baker with former Rockford Elite stand-out NIC-10 player Michael Jalil Jones (Guilford High School) on his signing day with Aurora University!
Spring 2023: Coach Baker with former Rockford Elite stand-out and NIC-10 All-Conference MVP Mekhi Doby (Guilford High School) on his signing day with Aurora University!
Winter 2024: Coach Baker with former Rockford Christian all-state player Marcus Hill, Jr. after his college game! Marcus played for Division 1 North Carolina State during the 2024-25 season!
Winter 2024: Coach Baker with former Rockford Jefferson stand-out AJ Storr after AJ's game for Kansas University, Coach Baker's favorite team! Rock, Chalk!
Coach Baker with former Winnebago and Rockford Elite player Kaiden Steurer's signing to play football at Monmouth University.
Coach Mateo and I were surprised by a visit from Ashraf Amaya while participating at Prep Hoops Tune Up in Plainfield, IL on July 5, 2025.
Coach Baker with former NIC10 All-Conference Forward, Cinco Gary at Coach Baker's Alma Mater as well Rockford Guilford High School. Celebrating Cinco's signing to Olive Harvey College.