Mike Stalowy begins his fourth season as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at his alma mater in 2017-18.

A former member of the Illinois State baseball team, Stalowy served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Bellarmine University from 2012-13, where he helped the team to a conference title and a regional final appearance. In 2014, he served as the top assistant at Valparaiso.

Stalowy was a four-year member of the Redbird baseball team from 2006-09, and he served as a student assistant coach in 2010. A utility player throughout his playing career, Stalowy played six different defensive positions, encompassing all four infield spots and both corner outfield positions. He recorded a career batting average of .296 in 178 games as a Redbird. As a senior, he led the team in batting average (.328), hits (60), runs (41), doubles (15), triples (4) and stolen bases (12).

As a student assistant in 2010, Stalowy helped the Redbirds to Missouri Valley Conference regular-season and tournament titles.

Stalowy earned his bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration from Illinois State in 2010.