Travis began coaching in the Glenbrook South baseball program for the 2014 season, and started at GBS as a School Counselor in 2012. A 2003 graduate of Lake Forest High School, Travis was a three sport athlete in baseball, football, and basketball. He then went on to earn his undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in coaching at Illinois Wesleyan University. At IWU he was a 4 year letter winner for the Titan baseball team as a pitcher, making the NCAA Regionals 3 times. Over his career with the Titans, Travis finished with the school record for most career appearances, single season appearances and 3rd in career saves.

 

Travis then earned his M.S. in Counseling at Eastern Illinois University. He coached the freshman baseball team at Effingham High School for two years while completing his internship. Starting in 2009, Travis spent the next three years at Sterling High School where he coached all three levels in three years, finishing his tenure as the pitching coach, while also coaching football. Travis is also a varsity coach for the GBS football program.