Hey Batter, Batter!
I am Coach Kate, a softball coach specializing in hitting, fielding and base running. I am also the assistant coach of the Rhode Island College Anchorwomen Softball team and assistant coach of the 18u CLCF Bombers Travel Team! I was previously the head coach of the Cranston High School West JV Softball Team, assistant coach of the West Varsity Softball Team.
I have played competitive softball since I was 5 years old. I played on the Varsity team at Cranston West, starting as freshman, and was awarded 2009 Rhode Island Interscholastic League 3rd Team Division 1, 2010 Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2nd Team Division 1, Rhode Island Interscholastic League All-State Team 2 and Providence Journal All-state Team 3.
I continued to play collegiate softball at Roger Williams University and received Honorable Mention to the All-Commonwealth Coast Conference Team in 2012 before suffering an injury.
I have been working with athletes for over 4 years. I work with softball players to improve both their fielding and hitting skills. I work both with outfielders and infielders working with them and teaching them proper mechanics and techniques.
With outfielders I work on catching the ball, drop steps, crow hops, diving, communication and throwing. With infielders I work on proper foot work in receiving a ground ball, receiving balls from the outfield or double play footwork, backhands, forehands, diving, and situational plays.
I also work with hitters and base runners. With hitters I focus on identifying pitches, pitch selection, all types of bunting and protecting the plate. I have numerous drills to work with athletes to improve their hitting. I break down their swing and focus on what needs to be improved. I like to teach my athletes proper hitting mechanics that turn doubles into home runs. With base runners we work on aggressive leads, when to take off, sliding and reading the ball.
I am available for both fielding and hitting lessons. Please contact me for more information.
*CPR, First Aid, AED Certified
*ASA Coach Certified