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Collegiate softball player who loves to see young athletes learn and succeed!
Hi! I am a junior catcher/infielder at Emerson College in Boston! I have experience coaching one-on-one and at clinics and practices. My favorite part of softball is defense, and I use my knowledge of all positions on the field to tailor training sessions to individual athletes and whatever positional needs that I can help meet. I work primarily with catchers, so if that's you, I'm all yours! My goal is to help you succeed in whatever way is best for you, and I can't wait to get started!
Trains in Boston & virtually
Works with Elementary, Middle School, High School
Softball
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Get to know Coach Riley
About Me:
I play softball at Emerson College, where I am a catcher/infielder. While I specialize in catching, I have experience at every position on the field, so I am well-versed in whatever positional work your athlete needs. My senior year of high school, I set our program's single-season caught stealing record, when I caught 10 out of 18 runners stealing.
How I can help you improve your game:
I have a high softball IQ and am able to coach catchers as well as all positions on the infield. By working with me, you will not only gain experience as a softball player and defender, you will gain a wider knowledge of the game of softball. I am also experienced with sports psychology and am happy to include between 5-10 minutes of mental work in a session.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
One session will last 60 minutes. I will begin with some traditional warm-ups and throwing drills, and then we will do roughly 40-50 minutes of drills perfectly tailored to meet your athlete's needs!
Career summary and accomplishments:
I play collegiately at Emerson College, and I have been volunteering to coach for about four years. One of my favorite coaching memories is working with a young catcher who was playing in the same state Little League tournament I had been a runner-up in. Seeing her growth throughout the summer I worked with her is why I coach and I am very proud of the catcher and person she has become.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I've ever had was my high school softball coach. He taught me to be a good teammate, to lead by example, and how to be the best version of myself both on and off the field. He inspired me to play softball at the next level and always made sure I felt like I could reach my potential.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I work for the Red Sox Foundation under their Youth Baseball and Softball RBI programs, which is a very flexible job. I am able to travel to an agreed-upon field in the Greater Boston area for training, and there is a great public field on the Boston Common that my team utilizes for bullpens, sprint work, and captains' practices in the fall. I am also available for online training if that better suits your needs! When training with me, athletes should expect to work hard. We prepare in training so softball comes naturally. It's a very difficult sport and my goal is to not make it easy for your athlete, but to give them the confidence they need to succeed!
Weekly Availability
Monday
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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