INSTRUCTORS

Pitching/Hitting/Infield Instructor

Daryle Gavlick

Cedar Cliff High School
Former pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization drafted out of Armstrong Atlantic State University (Georgia Southern).
1st Team All American, led the country in ERA and strikeouts.

Over 20 years successful youth coaching experience, training 50+ high school players that moved on to play college/pro.

Pitching Instructor

Vincent Molesky

·    5 Year Professional Career
·    4 Year Starting Pitcher at D1 Mount St. Mary’s University
·    3 Year Starter for the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League
·    2017 Gateway Grizzlies Pitcher of the Year
·    2016-2017 Frontier League Strikeout Leader, tying Gateway Grizzlies record for most strikeouts in a single season.
·    2016: 3.70 ERA, 110 Strikeouts, 116.2 innings pitched
·    2017: 3.85 ERA, 120 Strikeouts, 128.2 innings pitched
Three-time 2017 Frontier League Pitcher of the Week Award Winner
2017 Captain
·    Played 1 year Internationally for the Charros de Jalisco of the Liga Mexicana Del Pacifico (Mexico Winter League)

Hitting / Fielding Instructor

Justin Williams

·    High School: Cumberland Valley
·    College: Penn State University
·    Position: Corner Infield & Outfield
Organization: Houston Astros

Hitting / Infield Instructor

LK Thompson

High School: Camp Hill (2x State Champion)
College: West Virginia & FIU
Dickinson College: Assistant Coach

· Working primarily with hitters & infielders
· 9+ seasons on the coaching staff
· Coached multiple all conference players and school record holders
· Teams have set new season records for Most Wins, Best Fielding Percentage, Most Runs Scored, Best Batting Average, Most Hits, Most Walks, and Most Home Runs.

Hitting / Fielding / Pitching Baseball Instructor
Hitting / Fielding Softball Instructor

Marc Collier

Former infielder in the Orioles and Angels organization with over 20 years of coaching hitters, pitchers, and fielders at the collegiate, high school, and youth/travel levels, with several players going on to play college and professional baseball. In addition, Marc has a doctorate in psychology and works with athletes and teams on mental performance.

Softball Pitching/Hitting Instructor

Kiersten Tracey

Kiersten Tracey is a dedicated girls fastpitch softball coach that brings a wealth of experience and passion to the field. With many years of coaching and playing under her belt, Kiersten has honed her skills in player development with an emphasis on pitching. Her coaching philosophy revolves around instilling confidence, discipline, and a love for the game in her players, fostering not just athletes, but also individuals who excel both on and off the field.

Kiersten was a 4-year varsity starter and captain at Middletown high school as a pitcher/1st baseman. She played for the PA Sting and PA Krunch for 10 years; both elite travel softball programs which competed across the eastern portion of the United States. After that Kiersten had many other opportunities to pitch for other organizations. Her impact now extends beyond the diamond as she is focused on mentoring and teaching the next generation of softball players.

Softball Hitting / Catcher Instructor

Meghan Fisher

Central Dauphin High School alum
- 4 year varsity starter
- 2024 PIAA District III 6A champion
- multiple time Mid-Penn All-Star 1st team/2nd team
- 3rd all time home run record holder at Central Dauphin
2022 Mid-Penn Carpenter Cup champion, 3 year participant
Former Krunch Gold and Team Long Island Elite softball player
Division II collegiate softball player at Adelphi University
Catcher/Infield, with catcher as primary position
5 tool player
for hitting: my goal is to get hitters consistent, hitting for power and percentage, as well getting the athlete comfortable and confident with their swing
for catching: my goal for the athlete is to improve all aspects of catching

I’m passionate about helping athletes of all levels build confidence, improve technique, and develop a love for the game. I strive to create a fun, focused, and supportive environment for every athlete. Whether the athlete is just starting out, looking to sharpen their skills, or provide guidance on the recruiting process to play at the collegiate level. I am here to help them grow both on/off the field, focusing on the physical and mental aspects of the game.

Softball Pitching/Hitting Instructor

Brooklyn Kotula

Brooklyn Kotula is a dedicated and experienced softball instructor, specializing in both pitching and hitting. She served as a starter and team captain at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she contributed as a pitcher and designated hitter. Prior to her collegiate career, Brooklyn was a four-year varsity starter at Ambridge Area High School, excelling as a pitcher and third baseman.

With over a decade of experience competing at a high level—including 10 years with the elite travel organization Pittsburgh Spirit—Brooklyn brings a wealth of knowledge and competitive insight to her instruction. She is a natural leader with a proven track record in player development, emphasizing confidence, discipline, and mental toughness both in the circle and at the plate.

Brooklyn's coaching philosophy goes beyond teaching fundamentals; her goal is to help athletes grow on and off the field. She is passionate about guiding players to discover their love for the game while equipping them with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in softball and in life.

Pitching/Catching/Hitting Instructor

Cam Nebel

Mechanicsburg High School
Mechanicsburg Legion Assistant Coach (2023-current)
Arcadia University
• 2025 MAC First Team All-Conference Pitcher
• 2025 - Led MAC Conference in Earned Runs Allowed, Runs Allowed, Hits Allowed and Batting Avg. Against. Was 3rd in ERA.
• 2024 MAC All-Conference Honorable Mention – 6th in the NCAA with 7 saves
• 2x MAC Conference Champion
• 3x NCAA Regional participant
• 100+ career college innings pitched
• 100+ career college strikeouts
• Extensive background in Arm Care & Pitch Development

Pitcher/Infielder/Hitting Instructor

Jackie Capers

Played at East Pennsboro Area High school

3 year starter (*covid) and 1st team all conference 3 years

2022 Mid Penn Player of the Year + Mid Penn Capital Player of the Year

East Pennsboro 2023 Most Outstanding Female Athlete

Former Krunch Gold player

College softball player (PSU Brandywine/ Wheeling University)

As a current college athlete I'm always looking for ways to improve and get an extra advantage on my game and I love to help others do the same! I'm always looking to share my love for the game and help grow others and give back to the game that gave me so much!

Pitcher Instructor

Lisa Baker

Lisa Santone Baker brings extensive experience and deep expertise to the sport of softball, having been actively involved at nearly every level as an

athlete, coach, and official. From 1997 to 2001, Lisa attended Dickinson College, where she was

recruited as the starting pitcher for the softball team. During her collegiate career, she established numerous individual and team records, earned consistent All-Conference honors, and achieved national recognition, ranking fifth in the nation in 1997. That season, her individual records included:

Best Earned Run Average (ERA), season: 0.68
Most strikeouts in a game: 14
Best strikeouts per seven innings pitched: 7.68
Lowest hits allowed per seven innings pitched: 3.84

The 1997 Dickinson softball team also set multiple program records,

including:

Best team ERA
Lowest opponents’ batting average
Lowest walks per seven innings ratio
Lowest hits per seven innings ratio In 2000

Lisa was selected as one of fourteen athletes nationwide to compete with USA Athletes International, spending two weeks traveling and playing softball throughout Belgium and the Netherlands. Competition ranged from local club teams to elite international opponents, including the Belgian National Team. In 2006, she was again selected this time as one of sixteen athletes to represent World Sports International, touring Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and England over a three-week period. Beyond her playing career, Lisa has coached softball at every level, including collegiate, high school, tournament, and recreational programs. She has also

served as an umpire for PIAA, USA Softball, and USSSA, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the sport from multiple perspectives. Lisa holds a Master of Education in Sports Management with a dual

concentration in Coaching and Management from Millersville University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sports Performance Psychology at Grand Canyon University. Her dissertation focuses on fear of failure in athletes, and she aspires to write a book centered on resilience and coping with adversity in sport.

One of Lisa’s greatest accomplishments was winning the 2022 Sport York Playmaker Award in honor and recognition of the 50th anniversary of Title IX. She was voted on by the local community and young ladies whose lives she has impacted. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Lisa enjoys spending time with her 17-year-old identical twin sons, who compete in football and

baseball at Central York High School.

THE VAULT

INSTRUCTORS

Pitching/Hitting/Infield Instructor ​ Daryle Gavlick

Cedar Cliff High School

Former pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization drafted out of Armstrong Atlantic State University (Georgia Southern).

1st Team All American, led the country in ERA and strikeouts.

​ Over 20 years successful youth coaching experience, training 50+ high school players that moved on to play college/pro.

Hitting / Fielding Instructor Justin Williams · High School: Cumberland Valley · College: Penn State University · Position: Corner Infield & Outfield Organization: Houston Astros

Softball Hitting / Catcher Instructor Meghan Fisher

Central Dauphin High School alum

4 year varsity starter

2024 PIAA District III 6A champion

multiple time Mid-Penn All-Star 1st team/2nd team

3rd all time home run record holder at Central Dauphin

2022 Mid-Penn Carpenter Cup champion, 3 year participant

Former Krunch Gold and Team Long Island Elite softball player

Division II collegiate softball player at Adelphi University

Catcher/Infield, with catcher as primary position

5 tool player

for hitting: my goal is to get hitters consistent, hitting for power and percentage, as well getting the athlete comfortable and confident with their swing

for catching: my goal for the athlete is to improve all aspects of catching

Pitching/Hitting/Infield Instructor

Daryle Gavlick

Over 20 years successful youth coaching experience, training 50+ high school players that moved on to play college/pro.

Hitting / Fielding Instructor

Justin Williams

· High School: Cumberland Valley
· College: Penn State University
· Position: Corner Infield & Outfield
Organization: Houston Astros

Softball Hitting / Catcher Instructor

Meghan Fisher