The NFCA recognizes coaches who have a vested interest in hitting and pitching and are committed to their personal and professional growth through NFCA-sponsored education.
NFCA Endorsed Coaches
Institution listed is where member achieved endorsement
Hitting and Pitching
Alicia Abbott | Loyola University - Chicago |
Jay Aleman | Incarnate Word Academy Corpus Christi |
Courtney Allen | Shenandoah University |
Jessica Allister | Stanford University |
Jason Anderson | Southern Arkansas University |
Larissa Anderson | University of Missouri |
Susan Anderson | University of Central Missouri |
Adriane Baird | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts |
Ali Baird | Prosper High School |
Leanne Baker | Mercyhurst University |
Steven Baker | Centennial High School |
Tony Baldwin | University of Georgia |
Ami Baran | Israel Softball Association |
Cody Barham | Missouri Southern State University |
Micaela Bell | Northern Illinois University |
Olivia Berry | Emmanuel College Softball |
Kelly Bevere | Middlebury College |
Dani Bishop | Brandeis University |
Hallie Blackney | Missouri Southern State University |
Todd Bradley | Alabama State University |
Courtney Breault | Clemson University |
Cheyenne Bricker | Southern Oregon University |
Cindy Bristow | University of California, Riverside |
Katie Browder (Rietkovich) | The University of Mississippi |
Jamie Brown | Buffalo State College |
Megan Brown | Longwood University |
Darci Brownell | Sierra College |
Kae Lani Bryan | Fort Scott Community College |
Ryan Buchanan | Rock Gold VA 18U |
Jessica Buel | Clackamas Community College |
David Burbrink | Lakota West High School |
Terry Burdette | Hood College |
Chad Burgess | Colorado Batbusters 06p |
Justen Burns | Gallaudet Athletics |
Cristina Byrne | UC San Diego |
Crystal Carrion | Eastwood High School |
Susan Cassidy Lyke | Molloy College |
Ryker Chason | University of Mississippi |
Kelsey Christensen | Providence College |
Tony Ciccarello | Fredonia State |
Rachael Click | College of Saint Benedict |
Curtis Cole | Knockouts Fastpitch Softball |
Pat Conlan | Georgetown University |
Christy Connoyer | Saint Louis University |
Jen Consaul | Army West Point |
Sundar Cook | Firebirds |
Mark Correia | Eastern CT State University |
Megan Corriea | Southwestern Oregon CC |
Sean Cotter | Barry University |
Cyndi Covello | DePaul Catholic |
Clarissa Crowell | Pennsylvania State University |
Sara Curran-Headley | SUNY Oneonta |
Amy Daigle | West Monroe High School |
Alyssa Davis | Princeton University |
Clay Davis | Northeastern State University |
Rilee Dawson | St. Scholastica |
Courtney Deifel | University of Arkansas |
Brett Delaney | Ankeny Centennial High School |
Phil Delgado | Bloomfield College |
Taylor Doege | Southwest High School |
Kristine Dollunt | Former Coach |
Donny Dreher | Finesse Fastpitch |
Alicia du'Monceaux | University of Northwestern - St. Paul |
Dawn Dziedzic | Donovan Catholic High School (NJ) |
Lauren Ebstein | Tufts University |
Earl Edwards | Heartbreakers Gold |
Frank Ehrenfeld | Pennsbury Gems |
Paul Ellis | Shamrocks Softball |
Shanysse Emerenciana | Florida Tech |
Xiarysse Emerenciana | Florida Tech |
Stef Ewing | California State University, San Marcos |
Julie Farlow | Cornell University |
JoAnne Ferguson | Pomona-Pitzer Colleges |
Benjamin Ferrell | University of Indianapolis |
Molly Fichtner | University of Louisiana, Monroe |
Lindsay Fico | Mercer University |
Donna Fields | St. Mary's University TX |
Jeannie Fisher | Lake Mary High School |
Jen Fisher | Colorado State University |
Tommy Forrester | Emory & Henry |
Chris Foye | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metro |
Elle Fracker | Davis and Elkins College |
Tim Frappa | Tonawanda High School |
Melissa Frost | University of Indianapolis |
Jennifer Fuller | Pittsburg State University |
Kenny Gajewski | Oklahoma State University |
Tracey Garofalo | College of Staten Island |
Heather Gelbard | Georgia Southern University |
Melissa Gentile | THE Spring Games |
Patti Gerckens | UC San Diego |
Daniel Gill | Apex Friendship High School |
Kathryn Gleason | Northern Kentucky University |
Denise Godwin | University of the Ozarks |
Jason Grahn | Finesse 10u |
Paul Greco | Incarnate Word High School |
Kyle Gross | Hillsdale Colle |
Ashley Gruber | Penn State Behrend |
Mary-Ellen Hall | Houston Baptist University |
Sean Hall | Midwest Speed |
Abby Hanrahan | Practice Pro LLC |
Erica Hanrahan | DePauw University |
Monica Harrison | Carnegie Mellon University |
Stephanie Hartquist | Hamilton College |
Jill Harvey | Sparks |
Kimmy Hassel | Illinois Wesleyan University |
Amanda Haverman | Jacksonville University |
Camille Hayes | PA Strikers |
Yvette Healy | Wisconsin |
Mesa Heit | Onalaska High School |
Josie Henry | Case Western Reserve University |
Tara Henry | D1 Softball |
Valarie Henry | Arlington High School |
Kris Herman | Williams College |
Sandra Hernandez | Southwest High School |
Holly Hesse | Missouri State University |
Renee Hicks | Bellarmine University |
Amy Hogue | University of Utah |
Brenda Holaday | Washburn University |
Amy Hooks | Lamar University |
Paul Hunt | Benedictine College |
Leslie Huntington | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
Robert Iamurri | Florida SouthWestern State College |
Melissa Inouye | Fordham University |
Kelly Inouye-Perez | University of California, Los Angeles |
Now-Allah James | New York University |
Debbie Jameson | Columbia College |
Kyle Jamieson | Clemson University |
Melvin Jenkins | Tyler High School (TX) |
Steve Johnigan | Baylor University |
Chassity Johnson | Bruce High School |
Matthew Jones | Los Angeles Mission College |
Jay Kahnt | Ottawa University |
Danielle Kaminaka | California State University, Sacramento |
Joe Kinsella | Lake Forest College |
Laura Klutsarits | Siena Heights University |
Ruth Kmak | University of Chicago |
Emlyn Knerem | Ashland University |
Jennifer Knight | Clear Springs High School |
Ryan Konitzer | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point |
Beth Krysiak | Columbia University |
Sara Kubuske | UW-Green Bay |
Jim Kulakowski | Spotonsoftball |
Sue Kunkle | The University of Southern Indiana |
Lee Kuyrkendall | Royse City High School |
Jennifer Lane | Wesleyan University |
Lindsay Leftwich | LSU |
Linda Lensch | NJ Ruthless |
Melyssa Lombardi | University of Oregon |
McKenzie Long | Turnin2 - Brighton, MI |
Caitlin Lowe-Nagy | University of Arizona |
Brian Madden | Southern Nazarene University |
Viviana Marquez | Rock Valley College |
Abby Martin | Trinity University (TX) |
Brent Matthias | Simpson College |
Jennifer McFalls | University of Kansas |
Lisa McKinney | Montana State University Billings |
Ashliegh McLean | University of West Florida-Softball Coach |
Erica Mehalick | Drew University |
Herb Melendez | Felician College |
Gretta Melsted | Augustana University |
Al Mendiola | College of Idaho |
Greg Messer | Broughton High School |
Lanea Meyer | Westwood High School |
Lori Meyer | Minnesota State Univ. Mankato |
Courtney Miller | Seminole State College of Florida |
Diane Miller | University of Nebraska |
Erin Miller | Mitchell College |
Larry Miller | Framingham State |
Nikki Miller | Illinois Wesleyan University |
Myra Minuskin | University of Chicago |
Darin Monroe | Rock Valley College |
Emily Montanez | Saint Mary's College of CA |
Michael Mook | West Texas A&M University |
Glenn Moore | Baylor University |
Emily Moore-Russell | Lee University |
Connor Moriarty | Monroe College - Bronx |
Darren Mueller | North Dakota State University |
Jamie Mueller | Wartburg College |
Megan Murray | Princeton University |
Leigh Murray Winstead | Marymount University |
Andrea Nagy | Capital University Softball |
Dwain Nance | Marengo Community High School |
Robert Nelson | Lima Senior High School |
Britni Newman | Baylor University |
Ray Noelte | UC San Diego |
Alicia O'Brien | Central College |
Molly O'Donnell | SUNY College-Cortland |
Eric Oakley | Kent State University |
Bridget Orchard | Villanova University |
Davon Ortega | Rider University |
Nikki Palmer | University of California, Riverside |
Kristi Paulson | Parkland College |
Diana Pepin | Eastern Conneticut State University |
Tyra Perry | University of Illinois |
Mark Petryniec | Huntley High School |
Chelsea Plimpton | Villanova University |
Erin Pond | Cleveland State University |
Edward Powell | Bowie State University |
Tessa Powell | Perryton High School |
Tiffany Prager | Illinois Wesleyan University |
Jason Quimby | Colorado Angels Quimby 18 Gold |
Bridget Rafter | Fairleigh Dickinson University |
Jessica Rapoza | El Camino College |
Mike Reed | University of Texas at Tyler |
Mike Reed | New Jersey Gators |
Rhonda Revelle | University of Nebraska |
Denise Rich | Washington Union High School (CA) |
Victoria Rich | Washington Union High School |
Samantha Ricketts | Mississippi State University |
Jillian Rispoli | Southern Connecticut State University |
Piper Ritter | University of Minnesota |
John Rittman | Clemson University |
Katie Roberts | Brenham High School |
AJ Robinson | The Factory Softball Club |
Maxine Rodriguez | Saint Louis University |
Lana Ross | Kansas City Kansas Community College |
Renae Rost-Hartl | Luther College |
Jm Rubbelke | Hamline University |
Teresa Ruby | Wheelersburg High School |
Kathryn Rufo | Carnegie Mellon University |
McCall Salmon | Central Michigan University |
Dwight Sanders | Fort Lewis College |
Karen Sanders | Brookland High School |
Shelli Sarchett | Humboldt State University |
Claire Schapker | Calumet College of St. Joseph |
Ashley Schilling | Northern State University |
Lacy Schurr (Wood) | Ball State University |
Debbie Schwartz | Donovan Catholic High School |
Travis Scott | Angelo State University |
Emily Seidel | George Fox University |
Kathleen Sharp | Donovan Catholic High School |
Kevin Shelton | Texas Glory |
Laura Shinar | Ramona High School |
Valeria Silvestrini | Florida Tech |
Harold Simmons | University of Northern Colorado |
Steve Singleton | University of Texas at Austin |
Lori Sippel | Nebraska |
Tanya Slimp | Breakers Labs National 18U |
Beverly Smith | University of South Carolina |
Scott Smith | Texas Bombers Gold 18u |
Morgan Spearman | Stephen F. Austin State University |
Wendy Spratt | Columbia College |
Tim Springer | Central Valley Quest |
Emily Stanley | Berry College |
Jen Starek | University of Massachusetts at Lowell |
Heather Stone | Western Connecticut State University |
Tony Stone | Midwest Speed |
Les Stuedeman | University of Alabama in Huntsville |
Mellanie Surratt | McNairy Central High School |
Kelsea Svochak | Nimitz High School |
Bryan Swann | Meigs High School |
Katelynn Taylor | Fort Scott Community College |
Jen Teague | Columbia University |
Bonnie Tholl | University of Michigan |
Kelsey Thompson | Augustana University |
Jessica Thornton | Opelika High School (AL) |
Shalise Tolentino | American International College |
Jamie Trachsel | University of Mississippi |
Jenelle Trautmann | West Texas A&M University |
Nicole Trimboli | NT Athletics LLC |
Deanna Tritinger | Chatham University |
Jeff Tylka | Pennsylvania State University |
Megan Valente | College of the Redwoods |
Lisa Van Ackeren | Princeton University |
Kally Vander Valk | AZ Banshees Fastpitch Softball |
Lindsay Vanover | Sparkman High School (AL) |
Bill Vasko | Frostburg State University |
Brenda Volk | Wisconsin - Whitewater |
Nat Wagner | Minot State University |
Chan Walker | Florida Atlantic University |
Danielle Walker | Highland Community College (IL}, |
Justin Walker | George Mason University |
Kirk Walker | UCLA |
John Waller | Colorado Angels |
Steve Wammer | Ripon College |
George Wares | Central College |
Megan Warren | Defiance College |
Laura Watten | Bethune-Cookman University |
Karen Weekly | University of Tennessee |
John Weeks | Bethel University (TN) |
Ashley Weingartz | Hofstra University |
Anthony Whisenhunt | Eastern Oklahoma State College |
Kendra Whisenhunt | Eastern Oklahoma State College |
Troy Whitt | Florida Atlantic University |
Rich Wieligman | University of Kansas |
Suzy Willemssen | VA Glory-Willemssen |
Don Don Williams | Southern Utah University |
Jen Williams | Dartmouth College |
Kim Wilson | Rowan University |
Lea Wodach | University of Louisiana, Monroe |
Jaime Wohlbach | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania |
Kristle Wolcott | Minnesota State University Mankato |
Shawn Woods | Oklahoma Wesleyan University |
Bridget Wright | Desert Oasis High School |
Whitney Wyly | University of Texas at Tyler |
Carly Wynn | University of Minnesota |
Hal Wynn | Faulkner University |
Drew Wyrick | South Hills High School |
Natalie Yonan | Rutgers, State Univ of New Jersey, New Brunswick |
Hitting
Kim Alexander | Neosho County Community College |
Keith Allen | Texas Glory (TX) |
Mark Anderson | HL Richards High School |
Adrianna Baggetta | Emory University |
Jennifer Bagley Trotter | University of St. Thomas (MN) |
Randie Baldwin | Aliso Niguel High School (CA) |
Kevin Bednoski | VA Glory/Riverside HS |
Bill Bell | Homer High School |
Amber Bowman | Purdue University Fort Wayne |
Jennifer Boyden | Plex Softball Club |
Rachel Coleman | Stars National |
Jaime Colyar | Charge Fastpitch |
Steven Cornett | ECBulletsCornett |
Kimberly Dean | University of the Incarnate Word |
Mary Beth Dennison | Georgia Southern University |
Bryan Dickerson | Advanced Fastpitch Academy |
Adam Dorman | South Jersey Mystics |
Caryl Drohan | Northwestern |
Gabriela Elvina | Georgetown University |
Peter Fernandes | Emerson College |
Travis Foster | Bellefonte Area High School |
John Garris | University of Maryland, College Park |
Linda Garza | University of Nevada |
Sheryl Gilmore | Western Washington University |
Denny Griffin | Alma College |
Kelley Haiber | Lakota East High School |
Shawn Harbaugh | Heartbreakers 18u Elite |
Benet Higgs | Stony Brook University |
Kevin Hinde | Team North Carolina (Hinde) |
Laina Holmgren | University of Louisiana at Monroe |
Madison Kaalberg | McCook Community College |
Phil LeMere | Dutchess Divas |
Dale Lemon | Dos Pueblos High School (CA) |
Gabriella Luety | Villanova University |
Alexis Lynn | Southwestern University (TX) |
Chris Malveaux | University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
Eric Marceaux | Kaplan High School (LA) |
Samantha Marder | University of Oregon |
Sara Marino (Michalowski) | University of Missouri |
Ross Martin | Epic National 2026 |
Vincent Martinez | C.L. Mclane High School |
Tara McKenney | Lamar University |
Jamie Mendez | AZ Storm |
Jim Morrissey | DC West/Concordia |
Meghan Nelson (Lamberth) | University of Kansas |
Nathan Ohta | University of Nevada |
Craig Otto | GPS Legends |
Tiffany Ozbun | Denison University |
Jennifer Patrick-Swift | North Carolina State University |
Brandon Pemberton | Bedford High School (PA) |
Kevin Pirkey | California Breeze Softball |
Shane Posey | Sparkman High School (AL) |
Trena Prater | University of Iowa |
Rob Ray | Glencoe High School (OR) |
Megan Rhodes Smith | University of Tennessee |
Lindsay Rivera | NM Impact |
Mysha Sataraka | Penn State |
Terry Schweikert | University of California, Riverside |
Jeff Seward | USA Athletics |
Casey Shaulis | Ohio Outlaws |
John Slimp | Texas Blaze |
Annie Smith | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville |
Kevin Smith | Brunswick High School Lady Railroaders |
Patrick Swift | North Carolina State University |
Bailey Thomas | Utah State University |
Scott (Billy) Usrey | Redwater High School (TX) |
Jexx Varner | Robert Morris University |
Mitchell Vaughn | Jefferson County High School (GA) |
Beth Wade | University of Montevallo |
Amanda White | Brunswick Community College |
Bria White | State Fair Community College |
Kellie Wilkerson | Portland State University |
Scott Woodcock | University of Maine, Orono |
Craig Zarzeczny | California Riptide |
Pitching
Lynn Anderson | University of Minnesota Duluth |
Jessica Ball | West Carteret High School/Lady Blues |
Sarah Birchmeier | Denison University |
Caitlyn Cain | Illusions Gold Fastpitch |
Brook Capello | Simmons University |
Steven Capozzi | American Legion Lady Fastpitch |
Cynthia Cubillas | Sabino High School |
Boo De Oliveira | Purdue University |
Kara Dill | Texas A&M Softball |
Rick Dillinger | University of Iowa |
Shari Edwards | WTP Core Pitching |
Brandon Elliott | Virginia Wesleyan University |
Justin Estell | South Hill Little League- AAA/ Majors |
Kelly Ford | California State University, Fullerton |
Jordan Foster | Herndon High School (VA) |
Tony Foti | Middle Tennessee State University |
Jody Gabriel | Macalester College |
Bill Gaito | Fastpitch Instructor |
Tiffany Garcia Castro | Shoreline Community College |
Billy Gerald | North Davidson High School (NC) |
Courtney Gettins | Mercer University |
Lance Glasoe | University of Washington |
Deanna Gumpf | University of Notre Dame |
Tyler Gunelson | Barton Community College |
Ashley Hickman | Western New Mexico University |
Jessica Hollen | George Fox University Softball |
Cory Huminsky | Former Coach |
Jannelle Iaquinto | Barry University |
Stacy Johnson | Corning Community College |
Barbara Kasabri | Sparta Diamonds |
Mackenzie Keyes | Trinity College (CT) |
Meghan Lamberth | University of Kansas |
Erin Lawley | Oxnard College |
Kathy Leitke | Western Michigan University |
Jennifer Marshall | Indian Hills Community College |
MeLinda Matsumoto | Bishop Diego (CA) |
Thomas McCullough | A & T Pitching |
Edward McIntyre | Easton Area High School |
Tonya Medders | University of South Carolina Upstate |
Sara Michalowski-Marino | University of Missouri |
Roni Miller | York College of Nebraska |
Mat Mundell | University of Evansville |
Mary Murray | Rowan University |
Bonnie O'Connor | Robert Morris University |
Rinae Olsen | Utica |
Hiram Ortega | A & T Pitching |
Carla Passini | Quincy University |
Brad Posner | Susquehanna University |
Jaclynn Rasnick | Softball 101 |
Kate Refsnyder | Brown University |
Rachel Rhode | Trumam State University |
Becky Richmond | Beaverton High School |
Nicole Ries | Gustavus Adolphus College |
Tito Rojas | Seaside of Oxnard Fastpitch |
April Rosales | Emporia State University |
Anthony Russo | Brunswick High School Lady Railroaders |
Annie Smith | University of Arkansas |
Megan Smith | University of Tennessee |
George Stapp | Brownsburg East Middle School (IN) |
Karen Strittmatter | Ocean County College |
Joe Dee Tarbutton | Wabaunsee High School |
Jen Walter | University of St. Thomas (MN) |
Amy Weaver | Messiah University |
Mike White | University of Texas at Austin |