Fastpitch Softball Coaches & Instructors in Oregon

Scholarship catcher at Chemeketa Community College and Northwest University who earned her degree in Psychology. Full-time private trainer and 14U head softball coach in West Linn with years of individual lesson experience in catching mechanics and offensive development. Runs Saturday morning group hitting sessions — a structured extra-reps option for players who want more plate appearances between private lessons.

NAIA World Series champion at Lewis Clark State College who earned First Team All-American honors and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies before signing with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Mentored personally by former MLB catchers Steve Decker and Mike Diaz. Head coach of the Canby Rebels 12U select travel program and private instructor in Portland specializing in catching mechanics and hitting development for softball and baseball athletes.

Pauly Girl Fastpitch certified instructor (Intermediate level) and head coach of the Comets 16U fastpitch program based in Albany. Brings select travel-team coaching experience and certification-backed instruction methodology to private lessons serving the mid-Willamette Valley between Eugene and Salem — one of the few certified private instructors operating in the I-5 corridor outside the Portland and Eugene metros.

NCAA Division I third baseman at Idaho State University who helped lead Sheldon High School to back-to-back OSAA state championships before her college career. Teaches hitting for power slap technique and bunt mechanics plus full offensive strategy at Lydo's Lab in Eugene. One of the more decorated local products coaching in the Willamette Valley with both back-to-back prep championship and Division I experience to draw on.

Pitching and catching instructor with more than 25 years of experience training athletes in the Portland metro. Active coach with the Tigard Blast fastpitch organization who brings deep position-specific knowledge to private lesson settings. One of the few instructors in the area who specializes in both pitching mechanics and the full technical demands of catching — a valuable combination for multi-position players or catchers who also have aspirations on the mound.

Central Oregon's most established fastpitch instructor and founder of Bend Diamond Sports with 30 combined years of private lesson experience alongside Coach Abby Barr. Officially endorsed by the SK Stars Board of Directors for cutting-edge training methods based on the newest research in athletic development. Specializes in pitching mechanics at every stage from beginner fundamentals through advanced spin development and pitch location. Also offers slapping instruction for beginners through high school varsity and college-bound athletes. Bend's primary resource for fastpitch private instruction east of the Cascades.

Iowa State University pitcher for five seasons in the Big 12 going 33-30 with a 3.39 ERA and 277 strikeouts in 440 innings. Three-time Academic All-Big 12 selection who led the conference and ranked 10th nationally in strikeout-to-walk ratio (7:1) in 2022. Grew up in the area playing club softball for Eugene Lightning before her Big 12 career. Served as graduate assistant coach at the University of Oregon and now teaches at Lydo's Lab — the Willamette Valley's premier softball training facility — bringing rare Big 12 pitching experience to Eugene athletes.

University of Washington starter who appeared in the 2017 and 2018 Women's College World Series and earned All-Pac-12 outfield honors. A three-time All-State selection at South Salem High School before earning her scholarship. Returned to the Salem-Keizer area after her playing career and offers private instruction with a focus on the short game (slapping) defensive positioning and the mental side of competing at the high school and travel ball level.

PhD holder with an unconventional athletic background in competitive skiing and go-kart racing before softball. Self-taught pitching through independent practice. Head Coach at Ida B. Wells High School and founder of Rose City Rebels Softball.

Scholarship baseball player at Corban University who earned a degree in Business and Sports Management in 2016. Co-founder of Frost Elite Sports in Damascus (14041 SE Scooter Ln) offering private and team instruction in pitching hitting fielding and catching at rates from $45–$75 per session. Also provides college recruiting video services for players working toward playing at the next level. One of the more versatile training options in the Portland area with multiple instructors under one roof.

Boston University First Team All-Conference pitcher who went on to compete in international fastpitch at the Ayelet International Games. Founded Fierce N Fresh Fastpitch in Newberg offering elite pitching instruction for players at every level. Known for a coaching philosophy built on empowerment and goal-setting — her own story of being removed from the mound at age 12 and fighting back to reach the collegiate and international levels directly shapes how she develops every athlete she coaches.

Portland-area fastpitch pitching coach with 22 years of coaching experience. Offers accessible individual instruction at $40 per session and small-group lessons at $20 per athlete from a covered outdoor area at North Powellhurst School in SE Portland — one of the more affordable private lesson options in the metro. Focuses on pitching mechanics fundamentals and building confidence for players at every skill level from youth beginners through high school athletes.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with over 25 years of competitive softball experience as player and coach. Former collegiate catcher and utility player who combines pitching instruction with strength training at her Bend Oregon facility.

Starting pitcher for three years at Cascade High School achieving a 0.45 ERA junior year despite recovering from a broken collarbone. Continued playing in college before her career ended due to shoulder deterioration.

22 years of competitive fastpitch experience as a player and 16 years of coaching at the youth and high school level. Varsity head coach at Barlow High School and head coach of the 14U Eastside Roughriders select travel program. One of the most experienced softball coaches in the Portland east metro offering hitting and fielding instruction grounded in years of program-level coaching.

Four-year varsity starter and four-time Pitcher of the Year at Clackamas High School where she set the school's all-time career strikeout record. Earned a scholarship to Corban University before spending eight years as Varsity Head Coach at Rex Putnam High School building conference-contending programs. Also served as pitching coach at Warner Pacific University. Co-founded Frost Elite Sports in Damascus offering private and team training in pitching hitting fielding and catching for players at all competitive levels.

Oregon's most decorated fastpitch instructor with 30 years of competitive experience. An All-American pitcher at Cal State Northridge who competed in 13 national championships and won 6 — including a perfect 0.0 ERA in championship play — earning First Team All-Region First Team All-Conference and MVP honors. Moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1993 and founded Strictly Softball. More than 50 of her students have gone on to earn their degrees while competing at the collegiate level with some advancing to professional softball. Offers individual pitching instruction video analysis college recruitment marketing and speed and agility training.