Staff

Ashlye WashingtonAshlye Washington

Director of College Placement / Hitting Instructor
Phone: 678-957-9008

Ashlye was coached by former U.S. Olympic Team Finalist Kelly Jackson and Pan-American Games Contender Tami Brown at the All-American Softball School in Sacramento, California.

She worked as a batting instructor at the All-American Softball School from 1998 to 2000, and was an assistant softball coach at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas in 2001 under head coach Bob Brock, winner of three national championships as head softball coach at Texas A&M University and fifth in NCAA coaching annals for career victories. Coach Brock, as well coached for the WPSL Tampa Firestix.

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Audra ThomasAudra Thomas

Catching Instructor

  • 1996-2001 Kennesaw State University
  • 2000 Women's pro softball Tampa Bay Firestix
  • 2004-2005 Women's pro football Atlanta Xplosion
  • 3 Time 1st Team All American
  • 2 time Div II National Catcher of the year
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Beth WillisBeth Willis

Pitching Instructor

Beth is a former student of Lisa Kemme. Beth pitched all four years at North Georgia College and State University from 2002-2005. Beth currently holds the following records at NGCSU: lowest ERA, strikeouts, most wins, most shutouts, lowest opposing batting average, and most complete games.

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Brittany Barnes

Hitting InstructorPhone: 678-957-9008

Brittany started her collegiate career at North Georgia College and State University.  Her Freshmen Year (2005), NGCSU garnered a GACC Championship and finished 5th in the nation.  As a Sophomore, Brittany posted a .556 slugging percentage and a .359 on base percentage. Brittany also ranked second on the team in homeruns and fourth in RBI...   

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Dana MarvinDana Marvin

Pitching Instructor

Dana, a native of Cabot, AR, was first team All-Conference and All-State at Cabot High School her Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year. As a senior, she led the conference with a 0.68 ERA and led the team in strikeouts, innings pitched, and wins. As a member of the Arkansas Ruff-Neks, she helped lead the team to 3 state runner-ups and a regional championship, as well as 5th place in the USSSA World Series.

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Lacey IngramLacey Ingram

Camp Coordinator / Pitching Instructor
Phone: 678-957-9008

Lacey was taught by premier softball pitching instructor Ernie Parker (former coach of Lisa Fernandez, 1996 & 2000 Olympic team member) and Diane Lewis (Ernie Parker's Protégé and owner of one of the largest softball schools in Southern California). In 2001, Lacey was the assistant head coach at Statesboro H.S. in charge of all pitching instruction.

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Laurie ShepardLaurie 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.

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Lisa RaioLisa 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.

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Morgan MarrMorgan Marr

Pitching Instructor
Phone: 678-957-9008

Morgan, originally from Vienna, Virginia signed with the University of Kentucky with a full athletic scholarship. At UK, Morgan received the Athletic Directors Honor Roll, 00, 01, 02, SEC Academic Honor Roll 00, 01, 02, NFCA Scholar Athlete 01, and holds the record for the 2nd most wins in a single season 01. Morgan was a member of the 2000 SEC Eastern Division Champs team, only team in history to hold this title. She ended her career with UK in 2002 when she graduated, Summa cum Laude, in three years with a Marketing degree.

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Stacey DixonStacey Dixon

Pitching Instructor
Phone: 678-957-9008

Stacy received full softball scholarship to attend Lander University. Named to All-District NAIA team from 1989-1991. Earned Palmetto State Conference MVP and Pitcher of the Year awards in 1990.

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