The Pitcher's Mound

Our history...

The Pitcher's Mound was founded by Lisa Kemme Raio in 1992. It began as a school for pitchers providing instruction of basic and advanced pitching techniques. Over the years TPM expanded to include instruction of hitting, fielding and catching employing former college players. In 2001, Laurie Shepard partnered with The Pitcher's Mound, to both, spearhead TPM's college placement program, and to become the operations manager of TPM showcases. These programs were established to provide members of TPM college recruiting assistance. The TPM showcase camps have been recognized by coaches as one of the premier showcase camps in the nation. That recognition has brought to TPM sponsorships from the following corporations over the years:
Under Armour, Easton, adidas, Louisville Slugger, Diamond and Jugs.

Our mission...

It is the mission of The Pitcher's Mound to provide elite instruction to fastpitch softball players of all ages.  Bridge the gap between student athletes and college programs through athletic scholarships.  Create career opportunities in fastpitch softball through marketing, administration, field assistance and instruction.

Lisa Raio

Owner, Lead Pitching Instructor
Phone: 678-957-9008

Founder of The Pitcher's Mound in 1993, Lisa developed her talents while on full athletic scholarship at Winthrop College from 1987-1991. During her time at Winthrop College, Lisa was named to the All-Big South Conference and Big South Tournament teams from 1988-1991. She was the Big South Tournament MVP and Big South Player of the Year from 1989-1991.

(read Lisa's complete bio)

Laurie Shepard

Owner, Lead Hitting Instructor / Fielding Instructor
Phone: 678-957-9008

Laurie was born in Cordele, Georgia in 1972 and graduated from Crisp County High School in 1991. A well respected hitting, fielding and conditioning instructor in the Atlanta area, Laurie played four years of softball at Florida State University while on scholarship and was team captain in 1995.

(read Laurie's complete bio)