Testimonials

Coach Sammie is the best fielding coach I've ever had! She's the first coach that actually listened to what I wanted to work on rather than trying to make me follow some strict pre-set plan that she uses for everyone. I'm always learning new skills when I'm with her and she's helped me step up my game and play in college. 

- Alyssa L. (18 y.o.)

Highly recommend Sammie, she is a great coach. My daughter’s not even 110 pounds 5’3” so much power coming out of that little body with the swings that Sammie‘s been teaching her and how to attack the ball and her stance how to connect and drive it HARD!!! And teaching her the mental aspect as well . All around great !! If your daughter is struggling , take her to Sammie she'll be hitting bombs and her confidence will be through the roof !! 

- Angel L. (parent)

Coach Sammie is one of the best coaches I’ve been around. Her highly positive attitude, fun loving nature , and knowledge of softball keeps my daughter engaged and wanting to come back every week. I can’t say enough about what she’s done for my daughter. She is a better player both in skill and mentality because what she’s learned from Coach Sammie. I highly recommend her to any student of the game!! Thank you Sammie for all you do! 

- Justin L. (parent)

 Coach Sammie works through the basic mechanics to help tune in your swing and then emphasizes how to fix little hiccups. 

- Jules L. (17 y.o.)

 I feel very comfortable and have fun learning from Coach Sammie. She makes learning the game fun and easy to understand 

- Bailey G. (12 y.o.)

 I met Sammie a few years ago when she and a few other college players hosted a Players Clinic. She instantly stood out among the other players. The way that she carried herself, her in-depth understanding of softball mechanics, the confidence that she displayed and her ability to connect to each player really impressed me. Immediately after she finished her softball career at University of Maryland, I reached out to her and somehow convinced her to join the Maryland Black Ice Coaching staff. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my 23 years of Coaching. Our players are not only better because of her, I am too!  

- Coach Nick Jensen - MBI

Sammie is a valuable asset to the Maryland Black Ice 14U Softball Team. She can relate to the girls and they look up to her. We are lucky to have a former D1 athlete on our coaching staff.

- Stephanie F. - Parent MBI

Lessons with Coach Sammie has taught me many things that have made me greatly improve...Coach Sammie has truly made me improve in this sport and made me the softball player I am today.

- Mia C. - MBI

I have been batting with Coach Sammie for over a year. The more she works with me, the more improvement I make. I wouldn't be anywhere without her and I couldn't be more thankful.

- Olivia F. - MBI

I feel all the drills have definitely helped my swing!

- Lyric S. - MBI 14u

It was amazing and well-organized and allowed me to meet the coaches and the girls. 

My favorite thing about the camp you ran was the positive energy from everyone and all the fun I had!!

- Jill B. - MBI