Softball Skills Training

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Private Softball Lessons in Knoxville, TN

Private Softball Lessons in Knoxville, TN

Our Private Softball Trainers in Knoxville, Tennessee

Softball instructors

Rate: $75 for 1 hour lesson

Contact: owheeler@athleticrepublicteam.com before booking
Limited availability

Olivia Wheeler is a Knoxville native and former standout softball athlete. She attended Gibbs High School, where she helped lead her team to a TSSAA State Championship in 2017.

She continued her collegiate softball career at Walters State Community College before finishing at Anderson University in South Carolina. During her time at Anderson, Olivia and her team captured the South Atlantic Conference Championship in 2022.

Olivia graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and now serves as Sales Manager at Athletic Republic Knoxville. In addition to her leadership role, she coaches the STARS Fastpitch 14U team and provides private pitching instruction at the facility.

Her lessons focus on mechanics, velocity development, command, and building confidence in the circle.

Spots are limited — please email to inquire about availability.

Rate: Group Catching (max 3 athletes) $45/1 hour. Group Hitting (max 2 athletes) $45/1 hour. Private 1 on 1 Split Catching/Hitting $65/1 hour

Rylie West is a former University of Tennessee Lady Vol softball player with collegiate and professional experience, including competing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. During her time at Tennessee, Rylie was a three-time SEC Champion, a First Team All-SEC selection in 2025, and a member of a team that competed in the Women's College World Series.

Beyond the field, Rylie was named a University of Tennessee Torchbearer, the highest honor awarded by the university, recognizing her leadership, character, and impact on the Tennessee community. A versatile two-way athlete, Rylie now uses her elite playing and leadership experience to provide individualized softball lessons focused on strong fundamentals, confidence, mental toughness, and next-level development.

Softball instructors

Rate: $55 for 45 minute lesson, $35 per student for a group lesson

Availability: Currently Adam is has limited availability on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening and will be expanding his openings soon. He teaches 45 minute lessons for each student in a private lesson and 1 hour for group lesson.

Adam Scott is certified hitting instructor under Rob Crews and Complete Game. Rob is a leader in the hitting world and has created a system for teaching proper hitting mechanics with easy to understand communication for the athlete. Complete Game hitting certified coaches are not "swing coaches."

While we do work to improve the mechanics of the swing, we understand that a player can possess the most beautiful swing but if they don't know when or how to approach the at bat the swing isn't enough. Adam grew up playing baseball his whole life, and through the Athletic Facility he has created two travel softball teams in which he helps coach.

While we will first work to correct the bat path and kinematic sequence of the athlete, we will also move into how to approach the at bat from a mental perspective to be more successful. Find out more about Complete Game at www.complete.game

Softball instructors

Rate: $40 Group Hitting, $45 Group Catching, $50 1 on 1 Hitting, $55 1 on 1 Catching. Group lessons 45 minutes, 1 on 1 30 minutes.

Kira Suttles is a dual-sport collegiate athlete who competed in both softball and volleyball at Pfeiffer University. A 2019 graduate of Draughn High School in Valdese, NC, earning All-County and All-District honors and being named Under Armour Female Athlete of the Year as a junior and senior.

She holds multiple school softball records at Draughn, including:

  • Most career home runs (21)
  • Most career RBIs (96)

  • Most home runs in a single season (8)

At Pfeiffer, Kira was a catcher and first baseman, as well as a setter in volleyball. She earned USA South All-Academic Team honors four consecutive years. Known for her leadership, work ethic, and versatility, Kira brings a strong team-first mentality to every program she's a part of.

Softball Hitting Instructions

Master the fundamentals and beyond with our focused hitting sessions. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, our coaches utilize the latest techniques to improve your swing mechanics, bat speed, and overall hitting performance.

Each session is customized to target your specific needs, ensuring steady progress and success at the plate.

Softball Pitching Instructions

Develop pinpoint accuracy, velocity, and pitch variety with our specialized softball pitching lessons. Our experienced instructors guide you through proper mechanics, mental toughness, and advanced strategies to dominate on the mound.

Perfect for pitchers of all levels, our training emphasizes both physical and mental aspects of the game.

Become a better softball player with science-based training in Knoxville

Become a better softball player with science-based training in Knoxville

Softball is a game of inches that require split-second reactions, instinctual skills and lightning fast agility. By focusing on speed, power, and agility we can give every softball player the tools to be more successful on the field, regardless of their position. Our training improves rotational strength and stability to develop hitting with explosive power. Pitching velocity is increased by strengthening the acceleration and deceleration muscles used for every throw, while at the same time we focus on arm health for longevity. Our dynamic stability training develops the body control that is essential for making a defensive play.

We offer Softball-Specific Training Protocols in Our Traditional Performance Training Classes, too!

We offer Softball-Specific Training Protocols in Our Traditional Performance Training Classes, too!

Many aspects of the Athletic Republic sports performance training programs are universal to all sports, designed to develop overall athleticism and resilience, but we also recognize that each sport and discipline has specific demands.

We address those needs not only with our individualized "One Size Fits One" approach to training, but with extensive sport-specific protocols developed over nearly three decades of training athletes.

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Elevate your game with our softball training private instruction in Knoxville

Elevate your game with our softball training private instruction in Knoxville

Athletic Republic is not simply a place to work out. It's where better athletes are made. We're the premier destination for individualized, highly effective, sport-specific training that's like no other.

Call (865) 855-3278