Book Private Softball Lessons with Coach Isabelle
Committed to breaking things down step-by-step!
Committed to breaking things down step-by-step!
I always loved being a softball player, but I loved helping others be the best players they could be even more. As a captain in travel, high school, and college ball, I guided my teammates not only in their softball skills but also in their teamwork and leadership skills. I aim to continue doing that for the next generation of players! I pride myself on being an approachable coach who can also light a fire under her players when needed.
Trains in Candler
Available: Fri, Sat
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Coach Isabelle
About Me:
HS - 3 year varsity starter (3B & SS); captain
Travel - 4 year starter and captain
College - All-NCAC East selection; CSC Academic All-District team; NCAC and PAC Honor Rolls; captain; Chi Alpha Sigma (National College Athlete Honor Society); All-PAC Sportsmanship selection
How I can help you improve your game:
First, I want to know what the athlete thinks they struggle with and what they want to work on. We will progress to that point after always starting with some basic drills to reinforce muscle memory. I will always demonstrate how a drill or a movement should be done for a player, and I can take videos of a player doing that movement so they can see any differences with what I am asking them to do. Any bad habits can be broken by going back to the basics and rebuilding, or in some cases just by changing the placement of the body and practicing with repitition.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Always stretching and warming up first. Then some basic drills that will progress into more complex or longer drills. We will typically stop for water breaks and a check in to see how the movement feels for the player and any notes that I have for them to improve. I like to make drills feel more like a game to incentivize making changes.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Assistant Women's Softball Coach - Allegheny College, 2023-2024 - team tied for 1st place in the regular season, finished 3rd in post-season, 7 All-PAC selections
Head 12u Coach at The Diamond Mine in Candler, NC
Best coach I ever had:
I was very used to male coaches, and the few female coaches that I had just didn't quite have the backbones to be great coaches. Mandy Gattuso coached me in my last three years of travel ball, and she was amazing. She always held us to the highest standard, but spent so many practices and one-on-ones breaking the little things down to make sure we could perfect our craft. She knew when it was time to have fun and when we needed to lock in. Mandy would always listen to our struggles, but she never let us make excuses.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I bring a heart of service to all that I do. As a player who struggled with confidence in my abilities, I am committed to building your athlete up while also keeping it real with them. You can't get better if you don't know what you're not doing well! We can learn and problem-solve in a positive manner.
Weekly Availability
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday
Unavailable
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