Fastpitch Softball Coaches & Instructors in Michigan
29 private instructors available across Michigan — enter your ZIP to find coaches near you.
Michigan is one of the most competitive fastpitch states in the Midwest — Big Ten programs at Michigan and Michigan State draw serious talent from in-state high school and travel programs, and the private softball instructor community reflects that demand. From the Detroit metro and Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids and beyond, experienced instructors work with players from youth leagues through college prep. If your daughter is serious about playing high school or college softball in Michigan, finding the right private instructor is how serious players get there.
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Director of the Pitching Academy at Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton Michigan. Pitched in college and has instructed and coached numerous collegiate softball pitchers. Focuses on velocity location spin and pitcher IQ to develop technically sound and mentally strong pitchers.
Owner and instructor at Zaranek Softball Training in Detroit Michigan with 13 years of fastpitch coaching experience from 8U through collegiate levels. Specializes in pitching mechanics hitting and mental skills coaching. Holds a Mental Game Coaching Professional certificate. Serves the Metro Detroit region by appointment.
Pauly Girl Elite certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Jenison Michigan near Grand Rapids.
Retired professional and Olympic softball player offering personalized hitting and defensive instruction at Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton Michigan. Tailors instruction to each athlete's unique skill level and learning style.
Led her small Indiana high school to its first sectional championship. Played softball and volleyball at Concordia University earning National Christian College All-American and NAIA Academic All-American honors. Over 20 years of high school teaching experience.
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Hitting and slapping instructor at Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton Michigan. Offers private instruction for players developing their offensive game including slap technique for leadoff and speed hitters.
Owner and lead instructor at Michigan Sports Academy in Saline Michigan near Ann Arbor. Offers private softball instruction including pitching hitting catching and fielding through personalized developmental lesson packages.
Pauly Girl Elite certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Pitching coach at Lawrence Tech University and fastpitch pitching instructor at Michigan Sports Academy in Saline Michigan near Ann Arbor. Brings active collegiate coaching experience to her private lessons.
Softball instructor at Michigan Sports Academy in Saline Michigan near Ann Arbor. Offers individual and small group instruction across pitching hitting catching and fielding specialties.
Fastpitch pitching instructor at Progressive Dynamix in Saginaw Michigan. Leads pitching clinics and private lessons for players ages 8U through 14U focusing on mechanics velocity and building pitcher confidence.
Former Delta College All-Region shortstop and fielding and hitting instructor at Progressive Dynamix in Saginaw Michigan. Coaches agility clinics and precision defensive play training for players ages 7U through 14U.
Pauly Girl certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Ionia Michigan between Grand Rapids and Lansing.
Fastpitch softball pitching instructor at Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton Michigan. Offers private pitching lessons with a structured progression approach.
Hitting and offensive training instructor at Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton Michigan. Offers private instruction focused on developing consistent productive hitters at all levels.
Pauly Girl Elite certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Sturgis Michigan in southwest Michigan.
Hope College head softball coach since July 2023 with 20 years as owner and trainer at Elite Baseball and Softball Training in Grand Rapids. Earned the 2003 Mid-American Conference Softball Player of the Year award and competed for the Dutch National Team.
Pauly Girl Elite certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Birmingham Michigan in the Detroit metro area.
Pauly Girl certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Pinckney Michigan near Ann Arbor.
Pauly Girl Elite certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Eastpointe Michigan in the Detroit metro area.
Founder of the Turnin2 travel softball program and head coach at Madonna University in Livonia Michigan. Three-time WHAC Championship coach with over a decade developing elite travel softball players in Michigan. Offers private hitting and fielding instruction in the Brighton area.
Former University of Michigan pitcher (2012-2016) with a 71-26 record and six Big Ten championships drafted to the National Pro Fastpitch League in 2016. Holds a master's in Social Work and now serves as pitching coach at Central Michigan University.
Softball hitting fielding and throwing instructor at Progressive Dynamix in Saginaw Michigan with 15 years of playing experience and five years of coaching. Specializes in softball development for players 12U and under.
Pauly Girl Elite certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Grand Rapids Michigan.
ur pitching lessons are designed to develop strong, efficient mechanics while building velocity, accuracy, and mental toughness. Athletes receive individualized coaching in a 2:1 session, immediate feedback, and structured progression to help them perform with confidence in game situations.
Catching instructor at Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton Michigan. Offers small group and private catching instruction for players developing behind the plate.
Pauly Girl certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Pauly Girl Elite certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Escanaba Michigan in the Upper Peninsula.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do private fastpitch softball lessons cost in Michigan?
Private fastpitch lessons in Michigan 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 Michigan?
Enter your ZIP code above and filter by "Pitching" to see private pitching instructors within your chosen radius across Michigan. You can adjust the search radius up to 50 miles to widen your results.
What specialties do Michigan softball coaches offer?
Coaches in Michigan 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.