Fastpitch Softball Coaches & Instructors in Tennessee
39 private instructors available across Tennessee — enter your ZIP to find coaches near you.
Tennessee's central location in the Southeast makes it a hub for travel ball, with players and private instructors drawing from a wide regional talent pool. The Nashville metro, Knoxville, and Chattanooga all have strong softball instructor communities supporting players from youth leagues through college prep. Private instruction in Tennessee is a proven path for players looking to separate themselves before high school tryouts and showcases.
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Owner and head instructor at McKnight Softball Instruction in Smyrna Tennessee. Grew up in California pitching from age 7 and played at Cumberland University. Offers pitching hitting catching fielding and throwing instruction for ages 6-18. Lessons are private hands-on and individually designed for each athlete.
Led Christian Academy of Knoxville to back-to-back Division II-AA state championships in 2016 and 2017. Former Wheaton College player and USA Diamond Select travel ball coach. Offers hitting instruction in the Knoxville area.
Born and raised in Knoxville Ava played softball at Farragut High School as a pitcher and first baseman. She was named MVP of the district in 2024 and earned All-District honors in 2025. Ava has also been a part of USSSA All American and Select 30.
Fastpitch softball instructor at MyKZone Academy in Ooltewah Tennessee near Chattanooga.
The only source for all your Baseball and Softball needs in the North Knoxville area.
Lead instructor at MyKZone Fastpitch Softball Academy in Ooltewah Tennessee near Chattanooga. Offers pitching hitting catching and slapping instruction for players from beginner through college prep.
Over 30 years of fastpitch softball pitching instruction. Played at Central College winning a national title with four WCWS appearances. Professional experience in New Zealand and college coaching stints at Yale Drake Iowa Western and Indiana State. One of the most credentialed pitching instructors in the Southeast.
Founder of Team Tennessee and head coach of the 18U College Exposure program since 2017. Has helped over 30 players reach their goal of playing college softball. Offers hitting bunting slapping and fielding fundamentals instruction.
Pitching instructor at McKnight Softball Instruction. Blackman High School graduate and former Tennessee State University pitcher with a 3.55 ERA and 291 strikeouts over three seasons. Specializes in pitching for ages 6-18.
I am a full-time attorney in Knoxville during the week, so lessons are offered 2–3 weekends per month. I work with all ages and experience levels and offer instruction in pitching, hitting, catching, and fielding. I am also happy to accommodate shared or group lessons for siblings or teammates. Lessons focus not only on mechanics and physical skills, but also on consistency, confidence, and developing a strong competitor’s mindset. In addition to traditional instruction, I have access to player-development technology that allows me to collect objective data such as exit velocity, spin rate, and other performance metrics. This data is used to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and support more individualized, results-driven training. I played softball for over 20 years and was fortunate to pitch at the collegiate level. I have been giving lessons for almost a decade and have helped dozens of athletes improve their skills and overall understanding of the game. I am very passionate about the sport and enjoy helping players grow both on and off the field. Listed below are some of my athletic accomplishments: Milligan University (2020–2022) • Helped Milligan University earn its first conference title in over a decade (2021) • Helped lead Milligan to the 2021 World Series, the first in program history • AAC Pitcher of the Week Daytona State College (2017–2019) (redshirt year spring 2017 due to ACL reconstructive surgery) • Mid-Florida Conference Scholar Athlete Award (2018) • 2nd Team Mid-Florida All-Conference (2019) • Pitcher of the Year (2019) • Daytona State Hall of Fame (2019) • Falcon Student Engagement Award (2019) • Outstanding Scholar Athlete Award for Softball (2019) Science Hill High School (2014–2016) (two varsity seasons due to transfer from David Crockett to Science Hill) • Science Hill High School Hall of Fame (2023) • 2-time 1st Team All Big 7 Conference • 2-time Big 7 All-Tournament Team • 3-time News & Neighbors Athlete of the Week • Big 7 Conference Champions (2015) and Runner-Up (2016) • TN vs. VA FCA All-Star Home Run Derby record holder and champion (2016) • Tennessee Scholar • Graduated with Honors (2016)
Annie began her softball journey at age eight with CBFO and went on to compete at the varsity level at Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) earning two State Championships All-District honors and the prestigious Warrior Award. She earned a Division III scholarship to Wheaton College in Chicago where her collegiate career was cut short by COVID-19. With over six years of coaching experience Annie has worked with athletes at every level from middle school and high school programs including CAK and Hardin Valley to competitive travel ball. She specializes in pitching hitting and slapping and believes in developing the whole player mentally physically and emotionally.
Originally from Bluffton SC Gabby played at May River High School where she made varsity as a 7th grader and earned All-Region and All-State honors every year. She was nominated for Gatorade Player of the Year played travel ball with Carolina Elite National and represented the USA All-American Southeast Team. After overcoming a major ankle injury that ended her playing career Gabby turned her passion into coaching. She coaches youth teams 8U-18U All-Stars and delivers 80+ hours of private lessons and clinics monthly.
Originally from Pittsburgh Paige is a multi-sport athlete who competed in softball basketball and track. During her collegiate career she earned all-state all-regional and all-American honors while helping lead her team to multiple regional championships and World Series appearances. With over 12 years of competitive softball experience and 5 years of coaching she brings high-level knowledge energy and leadership to every lesson. Paige also played professional women's football as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Passion in the IWFL leading the team to back-to-back World Championship titles.
Staci has been involved in softball since early childhood. She played at Halls High School as a starting shortstop and slap hitter earning All-KIL honors before graduating in 2008. She continued her career at East Tennessee State University at the Division I level transitioning to center field while continuing as a slap hitter. Today she coaches a travel softball team sharing her experience and knowledge with the next generation of players.
Native of Cleveland Tennessee who began pitching at age 8 and overcame a significant back injury (L1-L3 fractures) during her freshman year of college. Full-time pitching instructor at The Softball Factory of TN.
Pauly Girl certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in College Grove Tennessee south of Nashville.
Chattanooga native and former Division I pitcher for Samford University (1991-1995) as an all-conference four-year starter. Founded Alabama Academy of Fastpitch in 1999 before relocating to Knoxville in 2007.
Pauly Girl certified Elite fastpitch pitching instructor based in Church Hill Tennessee in the Tri-Cities area.
14 years of fastpitch softball coaching experience including Division I NJCAA coaching at Pellissippi State Community College. Specializes in hitting slap hitting bunting and speed and agility training.
Lead instructor at MyKZone Fastpitch Softball Academy in Ooltewah Tennessee near Chattanooga. Offers pitching hitting catching and slapping instruction for players at all levels.
18 plus years coaching fastpitch softball in Tennessee and Arkansas. Former full-scholarship college player who was invited to the first USA Olympic Softball team tryouts. Currently Director of USA Diamond Select Softball. Offers hitting and catching instruction.
Hitting and fielding instructor at McKnight Softball Instruction. Wilson Central High School four-year starter and MTSU athlete with a .269 career average 15 home runs and 74 RBIs. Works with ages 6-18.
Manchester native and former Division 1 pitcher at Middle Tennessee State University earning District 8-AAA Pitcher of the Year, All-State and All-American honors in high school. A back injury ended her playing career prompting her transition to coaching.
Originally from Texas Kylie was a three-year letterman at Huntsville High School earning All-District and All-State honors as a senior. She went on to play college softball at Concordia University Texas where she earned a degree in Environmental Science and coached an 8U team during her senior year. A left-handed power hitter who played 1st base and outfield Kylie specializes in slapping and bunting.
Leah is a graduate of Gibbs High School (2014-2017) where she earned All-State honors all four years was a 2017 State Champion and was named 2017 Miss Tennessee Softball Player of the Year. She continued her career at Carson-Newman University (2018-2022) earning the Golden Glove Award (2018-2022) Preseason All-SAC First Team (2019-2022) NFCA Schutt Sports DII National Player/Pitcher of the Year Top 50 All-SAC First Team Shortstop (3x) and D2CCA All-America First Team. In 2024 she was named District 2 AAA Softball Coach of the Year. Leah also specializes in speed and agility and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and nutritional coach.
Fastpitch softball instructor at MyKZone Academy in Ooltewah Tennessee. Offers pitching hitting and fielding instruction.
Current head coach at Roane State Community College and former assistant pitching coach at both the University of Tennessee and Georgia Tech. Coached 34 NFCA All-Americans including Monica Abbott. Offers elite pitching and hitting instruction.
Former college athlete at UNLV and UCLA specializing in power development and swing mechanics. Offers hitting instruction through Team Tennessee in Powell.
Former Florida Atlantic University standout who earned Second Team All-Conference USA honors in 2022-23. Offers hitting instruction in the Knoxville area.
Pauly Girl certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Spring Hill Tennessee south of Nashville.
Former Siegel High School All-Conference player and Lincoln Memorial University athlete. Offers hitting instruction in the Murfreesboro Tennessee area.
Pauly Girl certified fastpitch pitching instructor based in Nashville Tennessee.
I have pitched throughout my softball career and have gained years of experience competing and developing my skills in the game.
A little about me and my softball background: • Pitched on Carolina Elite Fusetti, one of the top-level national travel teams in the country • Pitched at Science Hill High School (2018–2021) • Played Division I softball at Appalachian State University (2022–2025) I’ve been pitching for 13 years and am currently a pitching coach at Science Hill High School. I offer both individual and small group lessons and work with all ages and skill levels. If you’re interested in lessons or would like more information, feel free to message me, I’d be happy to answer any questions!
Shayla graduated from Smyrna High School in Middle Tennessee and currently plays softball at Pellissippi State. A right-handed catcher and second baseman she earned All-District honors in high school and was selected as a Direct Select All-American competing in Florida. She has also coached a 10U team giving her hands-on experience teaching and developing young athletes.
Hey y’all!! I’m currently looking to expand my client list for softball lessons. I’ve played travel softball for 13 years, consistently batting between .300–.500 with over 50 career home runs, and played for Frost Falcons, MOJO, and Force Elite. In high school, I earned All-Tournament and All-County honors every year, was named Best of Preps twice, and finished my senior season with a .407 average, .457 OBP, 46 hits, 38 runs, and 36 RBIs—including a region title-winning home run and a walk-off grand slam to send us to state. I also ended my high school career as the TN/GA All-Star MVP. I’m currently playing at Tennessee Wesleyan University, where I’ve maintained a .300 career batting average along with a .371 OBP and .391 SLG, with one more senior season ahead. Defensively, I have extensive infield experience—starting shortstop all four years of high school, playing third in travel ball, second base my freshman year of college, and first base the past two years—so I can help with ALL things infield as well. If you or someone you know is interested in lessons, feel free to message me
McKenzi Ferguson is a Erwin native who graduated from Daniel Boone High School. McKenzi made school history as the second team to make it to the state tournament and the first team to finish in 2nd place. She started her collegiate career at Chattanooga State Community College where she made a national appearance in St. George, Utah. After transferring, she was an all-conference and 3 year starting pitcher (2015-2018) for Division II Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina. She finished her career with an overall of 472 strikeouts, the most in school history for Division II. In 2021 after obtaining her masters degree in school counseling she stepped back into coaching at Daniel Boone High School. As an assistant coach she works mainly with the pitching staff. During her first year back the team brought back a second runner-up completion at the state level. She has been around pitching for a long time and is now wanting to help shape the next generation of great high school and college softball pitchers with fluid mechanics and a good mindset.
Triple Threat Training is an established indoor softball training facility located in Middle Tennessee. Our specialized training programs incorporate technology to promote both physical and mental development while emphasizing the value of perseverance. Our approach aims to instill lifelong skills that extend beyond the field. With state-of-the-art equipment and a team of experienced coaches, we offer our athletes the necessary tools and expertise to help them achieve their full potential and become top-level softball players.
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How much do private fastpitch softball lessons cost in Tennessee?
Private fastpitch lessons in Tennessee 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.
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