Fastpitch Softball Coaches & Instructors in Iowa
15 private instructors available across Iowa — enter your ZIP to find coaches near you.
Iowa has one of the most passionate grassroots fastpitch cultures in the country, and the private instruction scene reflects it — Diamond Sports Academy in Urbandale and 515 Fieldhouse in Grimes anchor the Des Moines metro, Optimum Level Softball in Coralville serves the Iowa City area with a staff of former University of Iowa and Iowa Wesleyan pitchers, and Full Count Sports Academy in Cedar Falls brings college coaching experience to the Cedar Valley. Gold Standard Athletics in Dubuque and Legends Baseball & Softball Academy in Bettendorf round out coverage in the state's northeast and Quad Cities corridors. Players in Sioux City, Council Bluffs, and Ames have fewer dedicated private-instruction options and often lean on team camps, rec league programs, or a trip to the Omaha metro — a real gap for serious players in western Iowa.
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Two-time all-conference and all-state selection at Ballard High School who still holds multiple school records. Two-time Midwest All-Region and NJCAA All-American infielder at DMACC before finishing her career at UMKC. Teaches slapping hitting and fielding fundamentals at Diamond Sports Academy in Urbandale.
Former Virginia Tech softball player and lead instructor at Diamond Dreams in Iowa City who also teaches private hitting lessons at Full Count Sports Academy in Cedar Falls. Splits time between two of eastern Iowa's top training facilities working with hitters at every level.
Inducted into the Iowa High School Girls Association's 100-win Hall of Fame for Pitchers. Played at Northwestern College earning GPAC Pitcher and Player of the Year honors with a 1.15 ERA. Currently head coach at Winterset High School.
College softball coach with playing and coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level including a stint at Western Illinois University. Teaches private pitching and hitting lessons at Full Count Sports Academy in Cedar Falls bringing a college coaching perspective to every session.
Twelve-year professional baseball player with over 1000 career hits and 100 home runs a five-time all-star and one-time home run derby champion. Davenport Assumption High School product who now teaches private hitting lessons for baseball and softball athletes at Legends Baseball & Softball Academy — one of the few dedicated instruction options in the Quad Cities.
Four-year letter winner at Iowa Wesleyan University from 2004 to 2009 ranking third in school history in career pitching appearances. Went on to serve as an assistant baseball coach at Highland High School and Lone Tree High School before joining the pitching staff at Optimum Level Softball in Coralville.
Played collegiately at Ellsworth and Iowa Wesleyan University before serving as an assistant coach at Iowa Wesleyan and five years coaching at the high school level. Brings a coach's eye for mechanics and pitch sequencing to private pitching lessons at Optimum Level Softball in Coralville.
Current pitcher at Kirkwood Community College who was named 2020 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year with two All-State and three All-Conference honors. Holds the North Liberty High School strikeout record. Teaches pitching lessons at Optimum Level Softball in the Iowa City area.
Four-year pitcher at the University of Iowa from 2010 to 2014 — a First Team All-Big Ten selection in 2012 and All-Big Ten Defensive Team honoree in 2013 who holds multiple school pitching records. Named ESPN Third Team All-American and a two-time league MVP in high school. Teaches pitching at Optimum Level Softball in Coralville.
2022 NJCAA First Team All-American at DMACC with a .559 batting average before transferring to the University of Alabama. Instructs at Diamond Sports Academy in Urbandale with a focus on hitting mechanics and the mental side of the game — helping players build the in-game confidence that separates good hitters from great ones.
2024 Drake University graduate and four-year starter who earned All-Missouri Valley Conference Second Team honors in her final season. A four-year letter winner and three-time all-district honoree at Lee's Summit High School before her Drake career. Trains hitting fielding and utility infield play at Diamond Sports Academy in Urbandale.
Assistant softball coach for hitting at Loras College and a hitting instructor at Gold Standard Athletics by Eric Munson since 2015. A University of Dubuque alum who has built hitting programs for softball and baseball organizations across the country. One of the few dedicated private hitting instructors in the Dubuque area.
Drake University infielder who transferred from DMACC after helping the Bears to a 52-14 record. Started 51 of 52 games at shortstop with a .920 fielding percentage. Currently pursuing a Master's in Athletic Training while serving as a hitting coach at Ankeny Centennial High School. Teaches defensive fundamentals and the mental approach to competing at Diamond Sports Academy.
Four-year pitcher at the University of Michigan from 2018 to 2021 — a three-time Big Ten regular season champion and Big Ten Tournament champion who was twice named Academic All-Big Ten. A four-time All-State selection and state champion at Waukee High School before her Big Ten career. Teaches pitching at Diamond Sports Academy in Urbandale.
Former Cleveland Indians organization player who teaches private hitting and fielding lessons for baseball and softball athletes at 515 Fieldhouse in the Des Moines metro. Works with players at every level looking to sharpen their swing and defensive fundamentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do private fastpitch softball lessons cost in Iowa?
Private fastpitch lessons in Iowa 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 Iowa?
Enter your ZIP code above and filter by "Pitching" to see private pitching instructors within your chosen radius across Iowa. You can adjust the search radius up to 50 miles to widen your results.
What specialties do Iowa softball coaches offer?
Coaches in Iowa 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.