HEY THERE, I'M TORI

wife. mom. coach. retired athlete.

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TESTIMONIALS:

“My daughter, Ellie, has been a pitching student of Tori Heyman for almost one year.  We came to Tori after starting her pitching journey 6 months prior going to some pitching clinics and just practicing together in our free time.  At the time, Ellie was not even being given opportunities to pitch on her team.  She really wanted to be a pitcher and showed her dedication in our own practices, so I decided to move into full time lessons with Tori.   As with many Dads, softball pitching isn't something I grew up doing or understanding at all how to help her start with.  I found very quickly it is exactly like adding another sport to the list of other activities we have.  There are a lot of technical pieces that have to come together just right to throw a great pitch consistently, and there is always more to learn.  One of the things that I enjoyed instantly about our lessons with Tori was that I felt she was giving us the tools we needed to help Ellie excel.  We both left each lesson knowing the things we needed to work on as a team in our practices to accomplish her goals.  She breaks things down for Ellie in a way that is easy for her to understand while also challenging her to push herself to mentally prepare for real game situations while we practice.  I love being a part of the process with my daughter and have seen her excel due to what Tori has helped us put in place for her.  I asked Ellie what she liked most about Tori and she said, "she is patient, she cares about me, and she is funny!".  I would 100% agree with all of those things.  I can tell that she genuinely cares about my daughter, not just about her pitching successes in tournaments but her as a person.  I think those simple attributes that Ellie listed and her personal connection with Ellie allow her to get the most out of Ellie during our lessons, and in turn we get more out of our practices, and ultimately we have seen tremendous results with her steady improvement over the past year.  I love how she knows how to push Ellie in just the right ways to dig down deep and be mentally strong when she's on the mound.  When our team gets in a tough spot our coaches know that Ellie is the one prepared to come in, steady the ship, and battle for the team.  That comes from her being prepared and building confidence up over time to be ready for those moments.  We attribute her skills and mental preparedness to Tori and the work she has put in with our daughter the past year.  We are so thankful and appreciative of what she's done to help us in this journey and would recommend her coaching to any softball player that wants to improve her ability to be a great pitcher and player." 
-Matt P.

“I honestly can't imagine where I'd be without Coach Tori. When I first started working with her, my pitching was all over the place—my form was inconsistent, and I lacked the confidence to really trust my abilities. But from day one, Coach Tori has been so much more than just a coach. She’s a mentor, someone who genuinely cares about not just my pitching, but my growth as an athlete and as a person.

Coach Tori has an incredible eye for technique, and she can break down every part of my motion to help me improve. Whether it's refining my mechanics, adding new pitches to my toolbox, or boosting my mental game, she's been there every step of the way. The feedback is always constructive, but she also makes sure to celebrate the small wins, which keeps me motivated.

What stands out most about Coach Tori is how she always pushes me to be my best. She is more than just my pitching coach, she’s one of my biggest role models, and someone I look up to most. I’ve grown so much, not just as a pitcher, but as a player with more confidence and a better understanding of the game. I can honestly say that working with Coach Tori has made all the difference in my success on the mound.”

-Etta S., class of 2029

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”I am thrilled to write a testimonial for Coach Tori, who has been a phenomenal pitching coach for my daughter, Willow, since she was eight. Under her guidance, my daughter has not only improved her pitching skills but also gained immense confidence on the field.

Tori has a unique ability to connect with young athletes and bring out the best in them. She uses a combination of technical expertise and motivational support that has helped my daughter achieve incredible progress for the past five years. From teaching the fundamentals of pitching to developing advanced techniques, Tori ensures that every practice session is informative, challenging, and fun.

What sets Coach Tori apart is her dedication and genuine care for each player’s development. She provides personalized attention, gives constructive feedback, and encourages a positive attitude, which has been invaluable to my daughter’s growth as a player and an individual. Tori is also an exceptional mentor for young girls, inspiring them to be confident, strong, and passionate about the sport.

I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Tori to any aspiring softball pitcher and their families. Her dedication to the sport and commitment to nurturing young talent makes her an outstanding coach and mentor.

Thank you, Tori, for your unwavering support and for helping my daughter become the confident and skilled pitcher she is today!”

-Elizabeth F. 

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