Jill C.

I played competitive softball for 14 years and pitched for about 12 of them. I've conducted my own pitching clinics, and have organized lesson plans for either seasoned pitchers or girls with no experience. I have worked with numerous pitching coaches, batting coaches, and softball coaches over my years and have learned so much from each of them. Softball is my passion and I love sharing my knowledge with others. There is nothing more rewarding than to watch players grow and advance their skills.

I joined summer leagues from a very young age and played for a professional travel team based out of Portland Oregon. I played with this team for about five years. Each year, our team grew better, stronger, and more united. By the last couple years of playing, we were winning and placing in BIG tournaments across the Pacific Northwest. I have earned many trophies, medals, and MVP awards. I continue to play for 2 co-ed teams year round. My love for the game is so rich that this isn't enough. I want to get even more involved through coaching.

I am 100% about teaching the fundamentals. Without a strong understanding of the basics, a player will never reach their full potential. You can expect our first session to be general, covering all aspects of softball. I will work on elemental in-fielding, out-fielding, and hitting drills so that I can get a good perception of your skill level. The following sessions will be tailored to improving your weak areas, developing you into a well-rounded athlete.

For pitching sessions, I love to teach new pitches and work on spins until perfected. A great pitcher is versatile with an ability to adapt to each batter. Generally, a session with me consists of a lengthy warm up moving into drills and spins tailored to the pitcher, her abilities, and her goals. I always end my pitching sessions with drills meant to build stamina and speed. A pitcher needs to be able to operate under stress. A strong mentality is tough to teach, but I like to try! Without a solid pitcher, the team is quite literally doomed.