Our Instructors

Experience That Elevates Your Game

At LaunchPad, great facilities are only part of the equation. Our instructors bring experience from the Major League, professional, collegiate, and elite coaching levels to provide individualized baseball, softball, and performance training for athletes at every stage of development. From pitching, hitting, catching, and defensive instruction to speed, agility, strength, and advanced performance technology, our team focuses on purposeful development built around the individual athlete. Whether a player is building fundamentals or preparing for the next level, LaunchPad connects them with experienced instructors who know what it takes to develop smarter, train with purpose, and perform with confidence.

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Meet Our Coaches

Ryan Snare

Pitching Instructor

Ryan Snare brings Major League playing experience and decades of knowledge at the highest levels of baseball to LaunchPad Performance Co. A former MLB pitcher and second-round draft pick, Ryan provides private pitching instruction focused on developing efficient mechanics, command, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to compete on the mound.

Nick Blount

Pitching & Hitting Instructor

Nick Blount brings SEC and professional baseball experience to LaunchPad Performance Co., offering private instruction in pitching and hitting, along with TrackMan Pitching for athletes looking to take a deeper, data-driven approach to their development.

Beth Spak

Softball & Baseball Instructor

Beth Spak brings an exceptional combination of collegiate playing experience, strength and conditioning expertise, and more than two decades of coaching and player development to LaunchPad Performance Co. She provides softball and baseball instruction in hitting, fielding, and throwing, along with specialized fastpitch slapping instruction.

A graduate of St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta, Beth was a three-sport athlete and four-year softball letter winner, helping lead St. Pius to a state championship her senior year. She still holds school records for hits in a season and batting average.

Beth continued her softball career at the University of Georgia, where she was the starting right fielder and leadoff hitter throughout her four-year career and served as team captain her senior season. She was named the team's Best Defensive Player three consecutive years, led the Bulldogs in stolen bases, earned SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition, and was named an NFCA Academic All-American. She remains among Georgia's career leaders in multiple offensive categories.

Beth later joined the University of South Florida as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, designing and implementing strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for multiple Division I athletic programs, including softball. Her experience also includes training Greek and U.S. national-team athletes leading up to the 2004 Olympic Games and collaborating with two-time Olympic gold medalist pitcher Michele Smith on a softball strength and conditioning video and companion training manual.

Since returning to Atlanta, Beth has continued to make a significant impact on athlete development at the high school, travel, and individual levels. Her coaching experience includes St. Pius X, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, and Johns Creek High School, as well as numerous elite fastpitch organizations including Team Georgia, Alpharetta Fire, Impact Gold, AP Elite, Atlanta Vipers, Purple Crush, East Cobb Bullets, and Roswell Orange Crush. She also brings extensive experience working with baseball athletes and currently provides strength and conditioning for the Johns Creek High School baseball and girls' lacrosse programs.

At LaunchPad, Beth combines her background as a Division I athlete, experienced instructor, and strength and conditioning professional to develop the complete athlete. Her instruction goes beyond simply correcting mechanics. She helps players understand efficient movement, build strong fundamentals, develop confidence, and create skills that translate to competition.

With decades of experience developing athletes from the middle school through collegiate levels, Beth brings a depth of knowledge and perspective that allows her to meet athletes where they are and help them continue progressing toward where they want to go.

Stephen Neidigh (JC)

Baseball & Softball Hitting, Catching Instructor

Stephen Neidigh brings more than a decade of training and player development experience to The LaunchPad, specializing in catching and hitting instruction, game management, baseball IQ, and overall player development. A former collegiate catcher and current instructor for LaunchPad, Stephen has built his career around helping athletes become more skilled, confident, and complete players.

Triston Campbell

Baseball Hitting & Fielding Instructor

Triston Campbell brings collegiate playing experience and nearly a decade of high school coaching, travel baseball, and private instruction to LaunchPad Performance Co. He specializes in baseball hitting and fielding, working with athletes to develop strong fundamentals, confidence, and skills that translate directly to game performance.

Cat Fritts

Softball Pitching Instructor

Cat Fritts brings an exceptional combination of SEC playing experience, collegiate coaching success, and decades of experience in the game to LaunchPad Performance Co. A former University of Tennessee pitcher and collegiate pitching coach, Cat specializes in developing pitchers through strong mechanics, command, confidence, and an understanding of how to compete in the circle.

Cat played four seasons at the University of Tennessee, finishing her collegiate career with a 49-22 record and 2.91 ERA while competing in one of the country's premier softball conferences. She earned SEC Freshman Player of the Week honors in 2009 and was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll for three consecutive seasons. Before Tennessee, Cat was a standout at Riverdale High School, where she was named the 2008 NHSCA National High School Player of the Year.

Following her playing career, Cat transitioned into collegiate coaching and pitcher development. She served as a graduate assistant at Armstrong Atlantic State University, helping guide the Pirates to their first NCAA Division II World Series appearance and a third-place national finish. In 2013, the staff was recognized as the NFCA Division II Southeast Region Coaching Staff of the Year.

Cat later joined Kennesaw State University as pitching coach, where she worked directly with the Owls' pitching staff and helped develop conference-recognized athletes. Under her instruction, the 2016 staff posted a 2.89 ERA, the program's best in four seasons, while pitchers earned ASUN All-Conference and All-Tournament honors.

At LaunchPad, Cat brings that high-level playing and coaching experience into individualized instruction for developing pitchers. Her approach goes beyond simply teaching a pitching motion. She focuses on building efficient mechanics, command, consistency, pitch development, competitive confidence, and an understanding of how to attack hitters. Her ability to teach both the physical and mental sides of pitching allows her to work with athletes as they progress from foundational development to higher levels of competition.

Cat holds a bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Tennessee and a master's degree in Adult Education and Community Leadership from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She also holds a CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1) credential, adding a strong understanding of movement and athletic development to her coaching background.

Cat lives in Cumming with her husband, Chris, and their two sons, Franklin and Harris.

Available Instruction: Softball Pitching

Skylar Hamilton

Softball & Performance Instructor

Skylar Hamilton brings Division I playing experience, competitive coaching experience, and a strong strength and conditioning background to LaunchPad Performance Co. She offers instruction in softball hitting, fielding, speed and agility, and strength and conditioning, allowing athletes to develop both their softball skills and overall athletic performance.

Jalyn Hawkins

Instructor

Jalyn Hawkins has four years of collegiate playing experience at Morehouse College and experience coaching varsity baseball at The Galloway School. Jalyn brings a strong background in both playing and developing the game of baseball.

Gyeongju Kim

Baseball Instructor

Gyeongju “G.” Kim brings professional playing experience and a comprehensive approach to player development to LaunchPad Performance Co. A former professional pitcher with experience in both the United States and Mexico, G offers instruction in baseball hitting, pitching, catching, and fielding, allowing him to work with athletes across nearly every aspect of the game.

Aidan McAllister

Baseball Pitching Instructor

Aidan McAllister (Coach Red) is the founder of Punch Out Pitching, where he is committed to developing complete pitchers, not just stronger arms. Through a proven development system centered around movement quality, arm care, pitching mechanics, command, velocity, and baseball IQ, Aidan helps athletes build the confidence and skills needed to succeed on the mound for years to come.

Aaron Usherry

Baseball Pitching Instructor

Aaron Ushery brings collegiate and independent professional playing experience, along with a strong background in coaching and private instruction, to LaunchPad Performance Co. A Georgia native, Aaron graduated from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School before beginning his collegiate career at Paine College, an NCAA Division II program in Augusta. He later continued his career at Brewton-Parker College, where he earned his degree.

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