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Stacy Knight

Hernando,MS

Summary

Former Collegiate athlete and current softball coach and Director of a major organization, passionate and dedicated to improving young athletes by sharing my experience and knowledge of the game.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Organization

Southaven Illusions Fastpitch Softball
08.2014 - Current

I am the current Director of all of the teams in our organization from ages 8u all the way thru 18u. I specialize in our 14-18u Showcase teams and focus on getting those girls recruited by colleges. I oversee all of the coaches, handle all of the funds, keep our indoor facility running, and in charge of all decisions made on behalf of the organization.

I create and run up-to-date and relevant drills. Training of student-athletes during the off-season. Coordinate scheduling and field and facility use. Communicate effectively with parents and players, including organizing and leading meetings. Motivate and encourage student athletes to do their best during practices and games. I also coach two teams 10u and the 16u showcase team.

Pitching Instructor

Illusions Fastpitch
05.2005 - Current

Private pitching instructor for 25 years. Evaluate students and work on improving technique. Encourage students to become better. Follow up with students, attending and watching them in game situations. I have a very respectable reputation in the softball community as a pitching coach. I often have a "wait list" for students wanting to join my instruction based off results from my current and former students.

Education

Associate of Science -

NWCC
Senatobia, MS
2005

High School Diploma -

Horn Lake High School
Horn Lake, MS
05.2003

Skills

  • Dedicated
  • Trustworthy
  • Self-motivated
  • Dependable
  • Competitive
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Compassionate
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Personal Training Certificate
  • Strength coaching

Accomplishments

  • I was named 2023 USSSA National Coach of the Year
  • 2023 Gulf Coast National Champion for 14u Showcase
  • 5 of my current 16u players have college scholarship offers
  • Our record last year for Fall and Spring was 52-5
  • Placed top 2 in 8 out of 10 Showcase tournaments
  • Stars over Mississippi Showcase Finalists

Timeline

Director of Organization

Southaven Illusions Fastpitch Softball
08.2014 - Current

Pitching Instructor

Illusions Fastpitch
05.2005 - Current

Associate of Science -

NWCC

High School Diploma -

Horn Lake High School
Stacy Knight