Fastpitch Softball Coaches & Instructors in Illinois
25 private instructors available across Illinois — enter your ZIP to find coaches near you.
Illinois is one of the most competitive fastpitch states in the Midwest — the Chicago metro and central Illinois communities have produced serious college-bound talent for decades. Private softball instructors range from facility-based coaches with NPF and D1 backgrounds to Pauly Girl certified instructors spread across the state. Whether your player is in the suburbs north of Chicago or downstate near Bloomington or Peoria, experienced private instructors are within reach.
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Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Chicago IL area.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Tremont IL area.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Chicago IL area.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Shorewood IL area.
Pitching Instructor: Peoria, IL || Foster Fastpitch Certified Coach || Certified Personal Trainer
Former collegiate softball player. Hitting instructor at Fastpitch Training Academy in Elburn, IL.
Former D1 player at UMKC. Full-time hitting instructor at Fastpitch Training Academy in Elburn since 2011.
Grew up in Ottawa Illinois and pitched for Rollins College in Florida where she first learned the Tincher methodology. Pursuing a master's degree in Cultural Education Policy Studies at Loyola University Chicago. Trained extensively with her father Jonathan Hon.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Bloomington IL area.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Cary IL area.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Crystal Lake IL area.
Are you ready to take it to the next level? For the past 20 years Jill Waldron has been training, developing, motivating and working with athletes from all ages and levels to improve their game and instill the tools for success. Her significant expertise in leadership, mentoring, analysis, and the practical application of biomechanics in the pitching motion have led to the development of the most successful pitchers in the Chicagoland area. Currently she holds the certification in the Tincher Method.
19 years of youth sports instruction experience starting as a graduate student at the University of Chicago. Holds undergraduate degrees in Engineering and Aviation and previously worked as a flight and SCUBA instructor. Studying pitching mechanics since 1997.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Mundelein IL area.
Former D1 pitcher at SIU-Carbondale, ranked 15th nationally her freshman year. Tincher-certified pitching instructor since 2020. Owner of Fastpitch Training Academy in Elburn, IL.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Evergreen Park IL area.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Hinsdale IL area.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Antioch IL area.
Former Western Illinois star and 2x Summit League Player of the Year. Spent 5 seasons with the Chicago Bandits in the NPF. Specializes in hitting, fielding, and slapping at Delta Performance Softball.
UCF first All-American pitcher and Chicago Bandits 11th overall pick. UCF Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Pitching instructor at Delta Performance Softball in Addison, IL.
Sophie is a former high-level travel softball player with extensive competitive experience as both a pitcher and infielder. She is passionate about helping young athletes build confidence, develop strong fundamentals and sound mechanics, and grow their love for the game.
Four-year starting pitcher and Academic All-American at University of Illinois-Springfield. Founded Buck Fastpitch Academy in 2015 at Tribe Baseball and Softball Academy, instructing over 250 athletes across Central Illinois.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Intermediate certified pitching coach in the Mt. Prospect IL area.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Elite certified pitching coach in the Wauconda IL area.
Pauly Girl Fastpitch Intermediate certified pitching coach in the Peoria IL area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do private fastpitch softball lessons cost in Illinois?
Private fastpitch lessons in Illinois typically run $30–$150 per hour depending on the coach's experience and specialty. Group or semi-private lessons usually cost less per player. Use the ZIP search above to compare instructors and rates near you.
How do I find a pitching coach near me in Illinois?
Enter your ZIP code above and filter by "Pitching" to see private pitching instructors within your chosen radius across Illinois. You can adjust the search radius up to 50 miles to widen your results.
What specialties do Illinois softball coaches offer?
Coaches in Illinois offer instruction across pitching, hitting, fielding, catching, and mental game training. Use the specialty filter in the search tool above to narrow results to exactly what your player needs.