PHILOSOPHY

We believe that all softball players should LOVE being softball players. Having fun with the skills we develop and the drills we do is always first priority. Through having fun, we strive to provide three things:

1) To create a positive and educational environment where the athlete can be themselves, feel included, and grow as a player and human being.

2) To teach the fundamentals of personal growth through sport including development, determination, and discipline.

DEVELOPMENT - Learn how to learn! Develop your skills through drills and repetitive and purposeful practice
DETERMINATION - Determined to work hard for yourself and your team, practice with a purpose, and give your best effort.
DISCIPLINE - Practice accountability and hold yourself to the standards you set for yourself and your teammates.

3) To Improve strength, stamina, and skills to increase athletic performance and decrease the risk of injury.

COACH EMILY SARGENT
Pitching & Softball Coach
-Private pitching lessons with athletes ages 8-18 since 2017
-Group lessons, camps, and clinics for all skill levels and ages since 2017
-Sargent Softball Training in 2020
-Started Sargent Softball Camp in 2021
-Volunteer Pitching Coach for 14U CT Hurricanes Team in 2017
-Head Coach for 16U Newton Panthers Team Fall 2023, Summer 2024

Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
-National Strength and Conditioning Association, Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC)
-National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
-Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)
-High School Strength and Conditioning Experience at Newton Country Day School, 2021-Present
-DI Strength and Conditioning Experience at Harvard University, 2018-2021
-DIII Strength and Conditioning Intern Experience at Trinity College, 2017-2018

Harvard University, Master's in Management, Strength and Conditioning Coach 2018-2021
-Wrote and implemented strength and conditioning programs with 8+ Varsity Crimson teams
-Completed 2 year Master's degree in Management

Central Connecticut State University - Class of '18 - DI Pitcher, Northeast Conference
-Pitched 550 innings for the Blue Devils
-Graduated in 2018 with an ERA of 3.51 and 272 strikeouts
-2015 NEC Conference Champion, 2015 WCWS Athens, Georgia Regional-Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Nashoba Regional High School - Class of '14 - Varsity Pitcher, DI Midland-Wachusett B League
-46-17 Record (2012-2014 seasons)
-1.12 ERA (2012-2014 seasons)
-752 Strikeouts (2012-2014 seasons)
-18-2 record and .525 batting average her senior year (2014), and had 259 strikeouts in one year (most in Central Mass in 2014)

I've always had a passion for training, and for softball, so I've combined all the knowledge and skills that I have learned from all of my previous pitching coaches to provide this library of exercises, drills, and pitching tips. I hope this website provides the resources that I was looking for when I started my softball journey!

COACH ANDREA LABONTE

All Skills Softball Coach

Whether working one-on-one, with teams, or leading group clinics, Coach A is committed

to empowering softball players to become confident, well-rounded players who excel both on

and off the diamond.

Known for her dynamic approach to coaching, Coach A emphasizes a blend of fundamentals,

mechanics, and enthusiasm in her training sessions. In her 20 years of playing and coaching, Andrea has mentored players of all skill levels, from beginners to elite athletes, consistently helping them unlock their full potential. Her ability to break down complex techniques into digestible components fosters a supportive learning environment where players thrive and grow.

With a passion for both softball and teaching, Coach A brings a wealth of experience and expertise, especially to the realm of hitting instruction. She has honed her skills in developing players' batting techniques and strategies and has a keen eye for identifying areas of improvement tailored to each player's unique style. Coach A’s personalized instruction yields tangible results.

Career Highlights

-Co-Head Coach for 16U Newton Panthers Team, Summer 2024

-Co-founded Sargent Softball Camp, August 2021

-Head Coach 18U Central MA Voodoo, 2019-2021

-Private and group lessons with athletes ages 8-18 since 2018

-Camps and clinics for all skill levels and ages since 2017

-Nashoba Regional High School Varsity 1st Base, DI Midland-Wachusett B League, 2013-2015

Education

-University of New Hampshire -Class of 2019- Bachelor of Science, Management

PHILOSOPHY

​We believe that all softball players should LOVE being softball players. Having fun with the skills we develop and the drills we do is always first priority. Through having fun, we strive to provide three things:

1) To create a positive and educational environment where the athlete can be themselves, feel included, and grow as a player and human being.

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2) To teach the fundamentals of personal growth through sport including development, determination, and discipline.

DEVELOPMENT - Learn how to learn! Develop your skills through drills and repetitive and purposeful practice

DETERMINATION - Determined to work hard for yourself and your team, practice with a purpose, and give your best effort.

DISCIPLINE - Practice accountability and hold yourself to the standards you set for yourself and your teammates.

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3) To Improve strength, stamina, and skills to increase athletic performance and decrease the risk of injury.

COACH ANDREA LABONTE

We believe that all softball players should LOVE being softball players. Having fun with the skills we develop and the drills we do is always first priority. Through having fun, we strive to provide three things: