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FOUNDER | LEAD COACH

Pitching, to me, has never been just about throwing strikes, it’s about building athletes who believe in themselves, on and off the field. Over the years, I’ve worked with more than 1,000 pitchers from across the U.S., Canada, and even the Bahamas. My goal is simple: to help every athlete develop skills that last, confidence that sticks, and a love for the game that never fades.

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FROM PITCHER TO COACH

I’ve been in the game of softball since I was nine years old, and my passion for pitching has only grown stronger with time. What started as hours on the field as a young player has turned into years of coaching, mentoring, and helping athletes of all ages fall in love with the game.

Since 2015, I’ve had the privilege of coaching hundreds of pitchers across Michigan, the U.S., Canada, and even the Bahamas. Along the way, I’ve built travel teams from scratch, coached high school programs, opened pitching facilities, and worked with athletes who have gone on to play at the collegiate level.

What makes my coaching style unique is my approach: positive, patient, and focused on safe mechanics while building confidence. I know every athlete learns differently, and I meet each pitcher right where they are to help them grow on and off the field.

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I’VE LEARNED FROM SOME OF THE BEST IN THE GAME…

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    Toni Paisley: Owner of Paisley’s Pitching

  • Three people smiling and making a shaka sign with their right hands, standing on one leg with the other leg bent and raised, inside a gym with green turf flooring and gym equipment in the background.

    Foot Doctor Esia and Toni Paisley

  • Group of nine women and three children in a gym, with some on the floor and some standing, all smiling. The background includes gym equipment and black padded walls.

    FootDoctor Esia, Toni Paisley, and other Paisley’s Pitching Affiliate Coaches

  • Group of nine women posing outdoors during daytime, smiling, with a wooden fence, trees, and a sign in the background.

    Toni Paisley and other Paisley’s Pitching Affiliate Coaches

  • Two women standing outdoors, smiling and posing for a photo, with a wooden fence and a sign in the background.

    Lori Cook Baird

  • Two women smiling, one wearing a USA softball cap and t-shirt, the other in a gray t-shirt with pink text, standing side by side against a wooden wall background.

    Leah O'Brien-Amico

  • Two women standing in an indoor sports facility, smiling at the camera. One is wearing a USA softball jacket and cap, the other a dark athletic hoodie and leggings.

    Amanda Chidester "Chiddy"

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