About Us
Behind every great player, there's a team! We're thrilled to introduce you to Eric Maddux and Herb Seitz, the team of passionate sports enthusiasts who brought Play It Again Sports to our community. They're not just business owners; they're your neighbors, coaches, and fellow athletes!
Meet the Owners

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Eric Maddux
A long-time Libertyville resident, Eric has been deeply involved in the local youth sports community for years. As a father of three student-athletes - two at Libertyville High School and one at Highland Middle School - Eric has seen firsthand the positive impact of sports. His kids compete in baseball, volleyball, basketball, and football, keeping him active on the sidelines and as a coach. With 30 seasons of coaching experience and a career as an executive in multiple family-owned businesses, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to Play It Again Sports. He’s excited to combine his business expertise and love for youth sports to serve the Mundelein and the surrounding communities.Eric Maddux
A long-time Libertyville resident, Eric has been deeply involved in the local youth sports community for years. As a father of three student-athletes - two at Libertyville High School and one at Highland Middle School - Eric has seen firsthand the positive impact of sports. His kids compete in baseball, volleyball, basketball, and football, keeping him active on the sidelines and as a coach. With 30 seasons of coaching experience and a career as an executive in multiple family-owned businesses, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to Play It Again Sports. He’s excited to combine his business expertise and love for youth sports to serve the Mundelein and the surrounding communities.
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Herb Seitz
Herb brings 30 years of executive experience in the financial services industry, combined with a lifelong love of sports. A former Division I athlete at Marquette University, Herb channels his passion for athletics into coaching track and field for both the Chicago Trailblazers Club and Lane Tech High School. He is also the founder of Chicago Sports Lab, a company focused on biomechanics for youth athletes. As parents of three - two college students at the University of Wisconsin and UCLA who excelled in basketball, tennis, and track and field, and a 14-year-old multi-sport athlete Herb and his wife Jennifer know the vital role sports play in youth development. He’s excited to bring his financial expertise and coaching experience to Play It Again Sports, making it a valuable resource for local families, athletes, and coaches.Herb Seitz
Herb brings 30 years of executive experience in the financial services industry, combined with a lifelong love of sports. A former Division I athlete at Marquette University, Herb channels his passion for athletics into coaching track and field for both the Chicago Trailblazers Club and Lane Tech High School. He is also the founder of Chicago Sports Lab, a company focused on biomechanics for youth athletes. As parents of three - two college students at the University of Wisconsin and UCLA who excelled in basketball, tennis, and track and field, and a 14-year-old multi-sport athlete Herb and his wife Jennifer know the vital role sports play in youth development. He’s excited to bring his financial expertise and coaching experience to Play It Again Sports, making it a valuable resource for local families, athletes, and coaches.
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