University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

Trevor Forde is in his second season as the head coach of the University of Illinois Springfield baseball team in 2025.

The Prairie Stars went 26-23 overall in Forde's first season as head coach in 2024. UIS baseball saw four All-GLVC selections and went 18-9 at the UIS Baseball Field. 

Forde was previously the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Indianapolis. He spent ten years with the program, three as an athlete (2014-16) and seven as an assistant coach (2017-23).

The Evanston, Ill. native started his collegiate career at Heartland Community College where his teams made two World Series appearances and compiled an impressive record of 110-18. Forde then moved on to play at UIndy. As a Greyhound, Forde started a total of 45 games through two seasons and notched 24 hits and 12 RBIs at the plate.

Forde graduated from the University of Indianapolis with both a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and a Master of Science in Sport Management. Forde becomes the fourth head coach of Prairie Stars Baseball.
 

Forde Year-by-Year Head Coaching Record