Taylor N.

I have been coaching softball for the past 8 years. I have coached at the high school level all eight years, five as an assistant coach and three as a head coach. I recently accepted an assistant coaching position at Barton College. Over the past eight years, I have coached travel softball, high school softball, and provided individual hitting and catching lessons to the youth in my area.

I played at Pitt Community College (DI/DII JUCO) in Winterville, North Carolina. While at Pitt, I earned First-Team All Conference Honors in Catching and Second-Team All Conference for Utility. I also was named an Academic All-American in the NJCAA.

During our first session, I begin by talking with the athlete and learning about them as a person and who they want to be as a softball player and individual. After this conversation, I begin observing the athlete's current swing mechanics while discussing their approach and understanding of their swing. Throughout the tee session, I make minor adjustments to establish a strong foundation and identify areas for improvement. As we progress through future sessions, I incorporate targeted drills designed to develop a more efficient rotational swing, promoting consistent, solid contact. Each lesson is structured to provide the athlete with specific skills and drills they can practice on their own between sessions to reinforce their development. In addition to technical instruction, I prioritize building a relationship with each athlete by learning about their goals, interests, and personality. Understanding who they are as an individual, not just as a softball player, allows me to create a supportive coaching environment and tailor my instruction to help them succeed both on and off the field.