WE EMPHASIZE WHAT’S
UNDERNEATH THE SOFTBALL:
FOCUS
CONFIDENCE
CONFIDENCE
MENTAL TOUGHNESS
Meet the Coaches
who shape Complete Athletes
At BCA, we do things differently.
Our instructors work as an instructional team, not as individual coaches operating separately. We communicate across our staff, collaborate on athlete development, and work together to support every athlete training within the BCA ecosystem.
When your athlete trains at BCA, she doesn’t just have one coach in her corner. She has a team of women working together for her.
Every BCA instructor is trained in our programming, philosophy, and instructional approach, creating consistency from coach to coach while still allowing instruction to be individualized to each athlete.
Our instructors understand mental skills and performance, and are able to recognize what may be happening underneath the softball. Confidence, focus, fear of failure, trust, response to pressure, and self-belief can all affect performance, and we believe those skills should be developed alongside the physical ones.
From strong fundamentals to advanced performance, our goal is bigger than teaching drills or fixing mechanics. We work together to develop confident, capable athletes who understand their game, trust their training, and are prepared to compete.
We don't just train athletes, we train them to BE COMPLETE.
Emma Thomas
Pitching Instructor
A former BCA athlete and pitcher herself, Coach Emma has experienced the BCA philosophy from both sides and brings a strong understanding of our expectations, training approach, and pitching development system into every session she coaches.
Coach Emma works with pitchers of all ages and experience levels, from athletes learning to pitch for the first time to advanced high school pitchers. She is an experienced and trusted member of the BCA pitching instructional team and is known for her ability to communicate concepts clearly, connect with athletes, and help pitchers understand not just what they are working on, but why.
Athletes can train with Coach Emma through BCA Membership sessions and private pitching lessons.
Mikayla Hansen
pitching instructor, hitting and catching specialist
A former collegiate athlete at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, Coach Mik combines her playing experience with a background in teaching and behavioral modification to help athletes learn efficiently, build confidence, and continue developing their game.
While pitching is her primary focus at BCA, Coach Mik also offers private hitting and catching instruction.
Athletes can train with Coach Mik through private lessons or BCA In-Person Membership
GRETCHEN WENDLING
Pitching Instructor
Coach Gretchen Wendling is currently a collegiate pitcher at Southwestern Christian University, where she is pursuing a degree in Sport Management.
A former BCA pitching student herself, Coach Gretch has grown up within the BCA pitching philosophy and programming and now brings that experience to the next generation of BCA pitchers.
Coach Gretch works primarily with Rookie, Foundational, and middle school-aged pitchers, helping athletes build strong fundamentals and confidence as they continue to develop. You can book with Coach Gretch through private pitching lessons or inside the BCA In-Person Membership.
Lexi Duff
BCa Certified pitching instructor, virtual pitching instructor
Coach Lexi is a former collegiate pitcher and National Champion for the Oklahoma City University Stars. Another former BCA student, she joined our instructional team back in the very beginning, she is a vital piece of Be Complete and knows our pitching instruction inside and out.
She is currently a virtual instructor for our pitchers, you can book with her through our Virtual Pitching Academy, or in-person members can book virtual lessons with her as well.
Keep and eye out for guest coaching appearances at BCA HQ!!
Brinley Menefee
Pitching Instructor
Coach Brinley is a longtime BCA student and current collegiate pitcher at Southwestern Christian University. Having developed as a pitcher within BCA, she brings a strong understanding of BCA’s pitching philosophy, programming, and instructional approach to her athletes.
Coach Brinley works primarily with Rookie, Foundational, and middle school-aged pitchers, focusing on strong fundamentals, confidence, and age-appropriate development.
Athletes can train with Coach Brinley through private lessons or through the BCA In-Person Membership.
Chana'e Jones
Lead Hitting Instructor
Chana’e Jones is is a former member of the University of Oklahoma softball team (2007-2011), and understands what it takes to compete at elite levels of the game.
Coach Jones has a passion for working with youth athletes and understands that no two athletes are the same. In addition to hitting instruction, Chana’e works with catchers, provides defensive training, and specializes in strength and conditioning.
Chana’e joined BCA in 2019. You can book with Coach Jones primarily through open private lessons.
Jamie Sissons
Emerging Instructor
Hitting - Catching - Defensive Instructor
Coach Jamie is a former Division I athlete from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where she competed all four years. She brings great energy, strong fundamentals, and a genuine passion for helping athletes at every level improve.
Jamie specializes in building the swing from the ground up, developing catchers with solid footwork, fluid movement, and real command behind the plate — and she can coach any aspect of the defensive game as well.
You can book with her through our private lesson packages. For a limited time, Coach Jamie's lessons are available at our Emerging Instructor rate — a great opportunity to work with a high level coach at an exceptional value.
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