COMPLETE SOFTBALL ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
More Than Lessons. A Complete Development System.
Hitting. Defense. Pitching. Athletic Performance. Strength. Arm Health. Recovery.
Everything your athlete needs to develop — built into one training system.
MORE LESSONS DON'T ALWAYS CREATE BETTER PLAYERS.
Private lessons can improve a skill. Development requires a system.
TRADITIONAL LESSON MODEL
One athlete. One coach. One skill.
Athletes often train hitting or pitching once a week, then wait another week before receiving additional coaching.
The problem isn't the lesson.
It's what happens between the lessons.
Limited repetition
Limited training frequency
Skills trained in isolation
Little athletic development
Little accountability between sessions
THE BEST ATHLETICS MODEL
Train. Apply. Repeat. Progress.
Athletes train more consistently across the areas that actually influence performance:
SOFTBALL SKILL
Hitting • Defense • Pitching
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Speed • Agility • Power • Movement
STRENGTH
Age-appropriate strength and conditioning
RECOVERY
Arm Health • Mobility • Recovery
WE DIDN'T ELIMINATE PRIVATE LESSONS.
WE BUILT A BETTER SYSTEM AROUND THEM.
THE BEST SYSTEM FOR SOFTBALL
DEVELOP THE PLAYER. BUILD THE ATHLETE.
Softball performance isn't built by skill training alone. The BEST System combines softball development, athletic performance, strength and recovery into one coordinated system.
SOFTBALL SKILL
Hitting, defense, pitching and position-specific development.
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Speed, agility, power, coordination and movement.
STRENGTH
Age-appropriate strength and conditioning designed to build stronger, more durable athletes.
RECOVERY
Arm health, mobility and recovery training designed to help athletes perform consistently.
ONE ATHLETE. ONE PLAN. ONE COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM.
EVERYTHING YOUR ATHLETE NEEDS TO GET BETTER
Train the skills. Build the athlete. Develop the complete player.
HITTING
Swing development, approach, power and consistency.
DEFENSE
Footwork, glove work, throwing and position-specific skills.
PITCHING
Mechanics, command, velocity development and pitching performance.
SPEED • AGILITY • POWER
Acceleration, change of direction, explosiveness and athletic movement.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Age-appropriate strength training designed to improve performance and durability.
ARM HEALTH & RECOVERY
Arm care, mobility and recovery designed to help athletes train and perform consistently.
Instead of piecing together different lessons and training programs, Best Athletics brings athlete development together under one system.
CHOOSE YOUR DEVELOPMENT PATH
Every athlete is different. Their training should be too.
ATHLETIC FUNDAMENTALS
Build the Foundation
For athletes beginning structured development and needing consistent fundamentals in softball and athletic performance.
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
Accelerate Development
For athletes ready for increased training frequency and a more comprehensive approach to softball and athletic development.
ATHLETIC UNLIMITED
Train Without Limits
For committed athletes who need greater access and flexibility to train consistently across the Best Athletics system.
ELITE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
The Complete Development Experience
Our highest level of athlete development combining comprehensive training, individualized attention and the greatest level of access.
NOT SURE WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOUR ATHLETE?
That's exactly why we start with an athlete consultation.
MORE TRAINING. MORE ACCESS. MORE DEVELOPMENT.
Each level builds on the one before it — increasing training frequency, access and individualized development as the athlete progresses.
01 — FUNDAMENTALS
Start
Essential softball skill development + athletic performance training.
02 — DEVELOPMENT
Build
More frequent training designed to accelerate softball and athletic development.
03 — UNLIMITED
Accelerate
Greater training access and flexibility for athletes committed to consistent development.
04 — ELITE
Maximize
The complete Best Athletics experience with our highest level of training, access and individualized development.
We'll help determine the appropriate training level for your athlete during their consultation.
THE GOAL ISN'T TO TRAIN MORE.
IT'S TO DEVELOP BETTER.
SIMPLE MEMBERSHIP PRICING
Choose the development level. We’ll help you determine the right fit.
ATHLETIC FUNDAMENTALS
$99/month*
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
$179/month*
ATHLETIC UNLIMITED
$279/month*
ELITE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE*
$349/month*
*Founding Member Rate Lock
Maintain an active membership and your Founding Member rate will not increase - EVER!
*Discount rates based on monthly commitment
*Founding Member enrollment available through October 30,2026. Terms and conditions apply.
WHAT DEVELOPMENT LOOKS LIKE AT BEST ATHLETICS
Your athlete isn't simply attending sessions. They're following a development plan.
1 — TRAIN
Develop softball skills through structured hitting, defense and pitching training.
2 — BUILD
Improve speed, agility, power, movement and overall athleticism.
EVERY SESSION HAS A PURPOSE.
EVERY PART WORKS TOGETHER.
That's the difference between taking lessons and developing an athlete. Use the BEST SYSTEM!
4 — PROGRESS
Train consistently, build on previous sessions and progress through a coordinated development system.
3 — RECOVER
Develop arm health, mobility and recovery habits that support consistent performance.
BUILT FOR ATHLETES WHO WANT TO GET BETTER.
Best Athletics is designed for athletes at different ages, skill levels and stages of development.
DEVELOPING ATHLETES
Building fundamentals, confidence, movement skills and proper training habits.
COMPETITIVE ATHLETES
Ready for more consistent training, increased repetitions and a more complete approach to development.
SERIOUS ATHLETES
Committed to maximizing their softball performance, athleticism, strength and long-term development.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW WHICH PROGRAM YOUR ATHLETE NEEDS
That's our job.
We start by understanding your athlete, their goals and where they are today. Then we recommend the development path that makes sense for them.
COACHING MATTERS.
A development system is only as good as the people delivering it.
EXPERIENCED COACHING
Athletes train with coaches who understand both softball skill development and long-term athlete development.
CONNECTED TRAINING
Our coaches work within one system instead of treating hitting, defense, performance and strength as unrelated activities.
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
Group training doesn't mean generic training. Coaches identify what each athlete needs and coach accordingly.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We don't just provide access to training. We help athletes train consistently and progress over time.
ONE TEAM. ONE SYSTEM. ONE GOAL:
DEVELOP BETTER ATHLETES.
MEET THE STAFF
HAYLIE BEST
Executive Director of Sports Performance
Haylie Best has been providing softball instruction since the age of 14 and is widely recognized as one of the premier instructors in the region. Her deep knowledge of the game and ability to develop athletes at all levels make her a highly sought-after coach. A former collegiate player, Haylie competed for four years at the University of West Alabama, where she also earned her Master’s degree in Exercise Science. She also is a C.S.C.S certified strength coach.
SYDNEE BEST
Director of Softball Operations
Sydnee Best has been providing softball instruction at Best Athletics since 2022 and has quickly become one of the most sought-after instructors in the area. A former collegiate player at both the University of Montevallo and the University of West Alabama, Sydnee brings high-level playing experience and a strong understanding of the game to every session. She offers comprehensive instruction in all areas of softball—including pitching, hitting, catching, and fielding—and is known for her ability to connect with athletes and help them grow. Sydnee’s passion for the game and commitment to developing well-rounded players make her a key part of the Best Athletics team.
ELLA TIERCE
Lead Pitching Instructor
Ella Tierce is a lifelong softball athlete and proud graduate of Madison Central High School, where she competed as a varsity starter from 8th–12th grade. A versatile player, Ella served as one of the team’s primary starting pitchers, while also contributing at second base, first base, and in the outfield. She competed on multiple high-level travel ball teams throughout her career, gaining extensive experience against top competition. After graduation, Ella transitioned fully into the coaching side of the game—a move fueled by her passion for developing young athletes. She is committed not only to teaching the technical skills of softball but also to building confidence, character, and a deeper love for the sport.
Ella is dedicated to helping each athlete improve their knowledge, sharpen their abilities, and believe in themselves on and off the field. She looks forward to meeting your athlete soon and helping them fall in love with the game—just as she did years ago.
ANDY KUHN
C.S.C.S. Certified Strength Coach
Andy is dedicated to developing athletes.
READY TO BUILD A BETTER ATHLETE?
STEP 1
Tell us about your athlete.
STEP 2
We'll recommend their development path.
STEP 3
Start training with a purpose.
No obligation. No pressure. Just a conversation about your athlete and how we can help them improve.