LINE DRIVE’S TOP 50 NATIONAL CLUB COACHES

Line Drive Media put together a list of the Top 50 National Club Coaches.

Here are #’s 40-31:

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40. Ramsey Harkness, Tennessee Mojo-Ramsey:

Ramsey Harkness is known throughout the club softball world for developing D1 prospects and his Tennessee Mojo 18U team placed #17 at PGF 18U Premier Nationals last summer. “Ramsey is an extremely caring person,” said Florida State-bound RHP Ava Lorenaztti, a two-time PGF All-American. “He is interested in our lives on and off of the field and is truly invested in us as people, not just athletes. The team can take any of their problems (softball-related or otherwise) to Ramsey for advice and encouragement.”

39. Kip Taylor, Georgia Impact-Taylor:

Kip Taylor made his reputation developing D1 talent in the younger age groups, but now he has taken over as head coach of Georgia Impact’s premier 18U team. They finished #5 at PGF 18U Premier Nationals last summer. “I know he is a great coach and comes with a great reputation,” Auburn-committed 2027 MIF/3B Jenna Rapp said. “He and his coaching staff are one of the reasons I wanted to play on Impact.”

38. Teo Caymol, Impact Caymol:

Teo Caymol made his reputation with Georgia Impact, leading his team to a PGF 16U Premier national championship in 2022 before starting the Impact Caymol program. “He’s a coach, who truly cares for his players, pushes them not only to become a good athlete, but also a good person and has outstanding knowledge of the game,” Wichita State IF Kinzey Woody said. “What I loved the most about him is that he treated me as if I was his own daughter from the first time I started playing for him. He cared for me as an athlete, as a person and for my family. His area of expertise has to be pitch calling and taking the girls that he has and building the best lineup for that team to be able to produce.”

37. Cory Robertson, Texas Blaze United-Robertson:

Cory Robertson built his reputation fostering D1 talent in the younger age groups of the Texas Blaze organization. But now he has taken over as the head of the organization and coaches the premier 18U team for the Texas Blaze. “Coach Cory is an exceptional and highly-versatile coach, who brings both energy and insight to every practice and game,” Kentucky-bound 3B/SS/C/UT Mayce Burkett said. “He has a unique ability to read his players, knowing exactly when to encourage and lift someone up during tough moments and when to push them to be better and hold them accountable. That balance of support and discipline is what sets him apart and helps his players grow not just as athletes, but as individuals. Beyond his leadership style, Coach Cory has an outstanding mind for hitting. He understands the mechanics, timing and mental approach at a deep level and he’s able to break things down in a way that makes sense for every player. Whether someone is struggling or already excelling, he finds ways to help them improve and gain confidence at the plate.” Louisiana Tech IF Bradi Gallaway said Robertson is more than a coach. “There are coaches who teach the game and then there are coaches who change lives — and Coach Cory was that kind of coach,” Gallaway said. “He didn’t just show up to practices and games; he showed up for us. His passion for softball was undeniable, but what made him truly special was the way he cared for each player as a person first. He led with heart, with patience when needed and with a genuine love that you could feel in every conversation, every lesson and every moment on the field. He believed in every player, even when they didn’t believe in themselves. He pushed girls not just to be better athletes, but better people — teaching us discipline, resilience and what it means to truly support one another. His encouragement went beyond wins and losses; it was about growth, confidence and becoming stronger in every aspect of life. Coach Cory had a way of making everyone feel seen, valued and important. That kind of impact doesn’t fade when the season ends — it stays with you forever. His passion, his kindness and his love for the game and his players created something bigger than softball … it created a family. And that’s something every girl that has been coached under Coach Cory will always carry.”

36. Jeremy Higdon, Fury Platinum X-Higdon:

Jeremy Higdon has developed Fury Platinum into one of the top programs in the Southeast and he has built the Scenic City Top 25 into one of the top tournaments in the nation. His program won a PGF 10U Premier national championship in 2017. His Fury Platinum team placed #17 at 18U Alliance Nationals last summer. “He pulls the absolute best out of the players he’s coaching,” Omaha-bound C/UT Kat Johnson of Fury Platinum X-Higdon said. “He’s constantly pushing us to be the best we can while still giving the encouragement we need. He’s extremely good at putting players in the best positions to succeed for themselves as well as the team and helps everyone have the confidence needed.”

35. Tony Michalski (Coach Chow), Beverly Bandits Premier-Chow/Hardin:

Tony Michalski has made his reputation developing D1 talent at the younger age groups for the Beverly Bandits organization. His team placed #2 at PGF 14U Premier Nationals last summer. “Tony, better known as Chow, is an excellent coach, best known for developing and teaching fundamentals,” Beverly Bandits coach Bill Conroy said.

34. Gerry Quinn, Illinois Chill Gold:

Gerry Quinn has built Illinois Chill into one of the top programs in the Midwest and his teams regularly contend at top national tournaments. His team placed #17 at PGF 18U Premier Nationals last summer. “Gerry has a lot of knowledge and experience that helps players develop strong habits while being on the Chill,” uncommitted 2028 OF Taylor Purchas said. “We get to go to very competitive tournaments and see some of the best in the nation so that each player can strive to get better. He also has many strong relationships with colleges to help us get on the right track.”

33. Rene Ciccarello, Tampa Mustangs-Rene:

Rene Ciccarello is known as one of the top coaches in the Southeast and has taken over as the head of the Tampa Mustangs organization. His team placed #3 at 18U Tier 1 Alliance Nationals last summer. “Coach Rene was my coach for four years and I have grown so much as a player since he started coaching me,” Auburn RHP Charley Butler said. “Rene truly cares about his players and wants them to succeed. He is also very good at preparing his players for college. For example, at tournaments, we would travel in vans as a team and stay in rooms with our teammates. Rene is very good when it comes to creating good relationships with his players on and off the field and is also good about creating relationships with his players’ parents. Rene has a way of instilling confidence in his players by always trusting them and believing in them. Rene has also improved many of his players’ physical and mental strength when it comes to the game. Coming from the Mustang organization, I can confidently say Rene is one of the best travel ball coaches there is. His style of coaching his players is not very common anymore in the travel ball industry and that is why I am so thankful to be a part of his organization.”

32. Ray McDonald, Warrior Academy-McDonald:

Ray McDonald has developed Warrior Academy into one of the top programs in NorCal and in the nation. His teams won national championships (Alliance 16U Tier 1) in 2025 and (Alliance 16U Tier) in 2021. “I love playing for Coach Ray and the Warriors’ coaching staff,” Washington-committed 2027 P Lila McLeod said. “What stands out most is that the standard never changes — win or lose, we’re pushed the same way every day. If we lose, it’s “nobody cares, get better.” If we win, it’s the same message. Coach Ray creates such a competitive, high-intensity practice environment that game situations feel easier in comparison. He’s known for developing some of the country’s top hitters like Megan Grant and Olivia Dinardo, but one of his most underrated strengths is how well he reads hitters. He understands their strengths and weaknesses, which gives me complete confidence that he’s calling the right pitches in every situation.”

31. Beth Singleton, Nebraska Gold National:

Beth Singleton has made her reputation as one of the top coaches in the Midwest, leading her team to a PGF 18U Premier national championship in 2021 and #5 in PGF 18U Premier Nationals last summer. “She’s our staple with our 18U national team, having three top-5 finishes in the last five years at PGF, including our title in 2021,” Nebraska Gold coach Larry Swift said. “She really builds the culture on every team she has. She treats it like a college environment, holding everyone accountable for their actions and expects the girls to take ownership of the team.” She’s also the head coach at Midland University, leading the Warriors to the NAIA World Series last season.

— Carlos Arias, Line Drive Media (Follow Carlos on Instagram @los_stuff)