aim to inspire our players and guide them in realizing their fullest capabilities.
Hailey was a 4-year Starter for the Idaho State University softball team and helped lead the Bengals to 3 back-to-back conference championships, while also taking home conference player of the year in 2014. She graduated in 2015 with a degree in Sport Management.
After her college career, she played for the New Zealand National Team (The White Sox) and continued coaching at the Division 1 level for Wichita State, and Saint Francis University, earning NCAA regional berths at both schools. She graduated with a master’s degree in Sport Management from Wichita State in 2018 and then went on to coach at Saint Francis through the shortened 2020 season. She also continued playing for New Zealand (dual citizenship), through the 2020 Olympic Trials. She has just come out of retirement to rejoin the White Sox, playing most recently in the 2025 Canada Cup.
Hailey started Hailey Breakwell Performance in 2020 and has grown it into a thriving business giving private lessons, running clinics and team workouts. She is a huge advocate for girls and women in sport and continues to support in any way she can. Through her business she is able to give back to not only girls in sport but youth sports as a whole. She is also a certified mental performance coach and passionate about empowering athletes through sport while giving back to the game that has given her so much.
hailey breakwell
specializes in hitting, defense + mental performance
— Hailey is available Tuesday, Thursday + Friday - please contact before finalizing booking —
Jiana is the founder of Transcend Fastpitch. For 11 years she has been coaching softball and working to help young female athletes become strong, confident individuals on and off the field. Over the years she has coached for various travel ball organizations throughout the Bay Area and strives to create an environment where every player can grow, work hard, and be the most authentic version of themselves. Today, she works with an average of 30 pitchers a week and is one of many highly sought after softball coaches in California.
jiana bowie
specializes in pitching and hitting
— Jiana is available Wednesday and Friday — please contact before booking anything online —
A Bay Area native, Maddy grew up playing baseball alongside the boys through her freshman year at Alameda High School before transitioning to softball. She went on to become a 4-year starter for UC San Diego, leading the Tritons to 2 conference championships, a West Region title as well as a trip to the DII National Championship her senior season. Maddy earned conference Freshman of the Year honors and was a three-time All-Conference third baseman, recently inducted into the AHS Hall of Fame in 2024.
She has continued her softball career at the international level, representing Team Israel for the last four years, winning a gold medal at the 2022 Maccabi Games and competing against some of the best talent in the game at multiple Canada Cups and European Championships. In addition to now training for the first leg of the LA28 Olympic Qualifier, she has coached 18U Team Israel to a silver medal finish at the TCS International Challenge in Denver and brought home gold for the San Diego delegation at the JCC Maccabi Campus Games in Pittsburgh last summer.
Above all, Maddy is dedicated to giving back and growing the game that has shaped her both on and off the field.
maddy lewis
specializes in hitting and defense
— Maddy is available Monday thru Wednesday. Booking is open but please contact before finalizing. —
Gabrielle “Gabi” Perez is a former D1, Juco, and NAIA player. She has earned GSAC All Conference honors, First Team All Conference, Gold Glove Team recognition, All Tournament Team selection, and NFCA All American status, and was a member of the 2022 CCCAA State Championship team.
Gabrielle currently coaches 14U Extreme Torres and is passionate about helping athletes develop strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the game.
gabrielle ‘gabi’ perez
specializes in slapping, hitting, catching + defense
— Gabi is available Wednesdays + Fridays —
For new clients - please contact Gabi before booking.
Shelby attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where she was a four year starting pitcher and hitter. In her time at ERAU she received multiple athletic and academic awards/honors within the Sunshine State Conference. With a career low 1.51 ERA Shelby broke several school pitching records, and her most notable was most career wins. During her career, Shelby held a career batting average of .295 and 190 appearances at the plate. Shelby graduated from Embry-Riddle May 2026 and earned a Bachelors of Communications and two minors: Business Administration and Meteorology (ask her about her favorite clouds!).
Shelby is just returning from playing a softball season abroad with the Karlskoga Bats in Sweden. Shelby gained professional softball experience and had the opportunity to compete in the European Cup held in Hungary August 2026. Her time in Sweden has reinforced how much love she has for the game and how passionate she is about coaching.
Shelby has had previous coaching experience, and held lessons at VIA the Zone back in 2024 from May to August! She works with all age groups and is eager whether your kid is just starting or a seasoned pitcher! She looks to not only improve on mechanics and fundamentals of pitching but to grow mindset and confidence for pitchers in the circle.
shelby morse
specializes in pitching, mental skills and sport specific exercise plan
— Shelby is available Tuesday - Thursday + Sundays —
For new clients - please contact Shelby before booking.
Catalina received an NCAA Division II softball scholarship to catch for Ohio Valley University in Vienna, WV. She is currently a head coach and owner of Next Generation Fastpitch.
You can see more about Catalina on her Instagram profile @bayarea_catchers
catalina buenrostro
specializes in catching + hitting
— Catalina is available Monday - Friday and select Saturdays - please contact before finalizing a booking —
Claudia is a former Division I softball pitcher for UC Santa Barbara. With a focus on fundamentals, she specializes in speed, movement, and mechanics to help players refine their skills and become more effective in the circle. Whether you’re looking to improve your control, develop better movement, or enhance overall performance, Claudia is dedicated to helping you take your pitching to the next level.
claudia puente
specializes in pitching
— Claudia is available Monday + Thursday —
Camille received an athletic scholarship to attend and play softball for Sonoma State University, where she pitched for all 4 years. While in the circle at Sonoma (2018-2022), she earned All West-Region honors, All-Conference honors, All Conference Pitcher of the Week honors, All-Tournament Team honors, and 2 CCAA Tournament Championships in 2018 and 2022. She finished her senior year in the top 5 lowest ERA in the CCAA conference with a 1.96 ERA. Rodriguez graduated cum laude from SSU with her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology in 2022. Camille is currently pursuing a doctorate in Occupational Therapy while continuing her passion for coaching.
camille rodriguez
specializes in pitching
— Camille is available Sunday —
please contact before booking anything online —
Brittanee is a 2022 graduate of Montana State - Billings, and began her coaching career the summer after her junior year, when she joined the coaching staff of Thunder Fastpitch as a first base coach and hitting specialist. She maintained that role the summer after her senior season as well. Following her graduation, Coach Fish joined on the staff of her alma mater as a Graduate Assistant for a season before being hired on as a full assistant coach last year. Most recently, Coach Fisher also served as the head coach of the Billings Saints softball club. Coach Fish’s goal is to help young athletes develop their skills and fundamentals while also making the learning experience fun and exciting for athletes of all abilities. She specializes in youth hitting, fielding, and pitching.
brittanee fisher
specializes in youth hitting, pitching and fielding
— Due to her status as an NCAA Division I coach with St. Mary’s College, Brittanee is only able to give lessons with players 6th grade & younger.
She is available Monday + Thursday starting at 6:30 pm and select weekends before Noon. Booking is open but please contact before finalizing —
Geena is a current NCAA Division I Assistant Coach and former NCAA Division II head softball coach with eight years of coaching experience, including five as a head coach. She’s passionate about developing confident, well-rounded athletes and specializes in hitting, infield defense, and the mental side of the game.
geena garabedian
specializes in defense, hitting + mental performance
- Due to her status as an NCAA Division I coach, Geena is only able to give lessons with players 6th grade & younger -
— Geena is available Monday thru Thursday —
Katy has been giving lessons to players for over 3 years. She played competitive travel softball for over 10 years and was a 4-year varsity starter with Alameda High School. After taking a break from playing softball her freshman year of college, she now plays for West Valley College in Saratoga. Katy has been fortunate to work with some of the best pitching and hitting coaches in the Bay Area and is proud to share her experience and knowledge with young players.
Katy loves to build player confidence and drive in the girls she works with and seeing their successes on and off the field. She is inspired to help grow the next generation of girls coming up who love the game.
Jazmyn is one of the most decorated and dynamic softball players in the game today. A Triple Crown winner and league MVP in Mexico’s professional league, she has competed for Team USA—including winning a World Championship gold medal—and now represents Team Mexico on the international stage. With over 15 years of elite playing experience, Jazmyn has competed professionally across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Her expertise spans hitting, slapping, infield, outfield, and mental performance — built on proven success at the highest levels of competition. Jazmyn offers private and small-group lessons for athletes ready to invest in their development. Whether you're building foundational skills or fine-tuning your game for the next level, each session is tailored to where you are and where you're going — with the kind of intentional, high-level coaching that comes from competing at the top of the sport.
jazmyn jackson
specializes in hitting, slapping, infield, outfield, and mental performance.
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