Coach K Dog

08/10/2026

Pitching Intensives | Intermediate-Advanced Pitchers
This isn't just a pitching lesson, this is a deep dive.
$150/hr for 1:1 individualized coaching with Alexa.
Can book up to two hours.
Very limited spots available.
If interested, please email [email protected] and we can decide if this might be the right fit!

08/08/2026

We love Strike 3 and we love mental health for athletes!

Behind every athlete is a family navigating pressure, confidence, setbacks, and growth. We are so thankful for the support of our local sponsor, Mindsight Counseling, because caring for young athletes means caring for their mental well being, too.
Mindsight counseling provides compassionate therapy for children, teens, and adults in the Grand Rapids area.

Check out their website here: https://www.mindsightcounselinggr.com/

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And a huge thank you to Summer & Mindsight Counseling for your constant support of our athletes here at Strike 3!

08/02/2026

Hey, everyone!
Coach K has been MIA resting and recharging over the summer. It was something that I very much needed to be able to clearly reflect on last season and plan for the next. There is something powerful in rest and I hope each of you get that opportunity in what can be a very busy softball schedule as an athlete. I wanted to give a couple of updates as the summer is quickly coming to an end:
1. Our KIDS camps will be held this fall. Between my need for rest, busy summer ball schedules, and the construction on campus, it seemed most beneficial for everyone to wait. That schedule will come out in August.
2. Our coaching staff has some openings this coming spring. We are in need of a JV head coach and assistant (additional) as well as a Varsity pitching coach. Email [email protected] if you’re interested (any level of interest is welcome!)
3. If you are interested in playing this spring (even kind of!) get on FinalForms and sign up to receive emails from softball! You’ll get info about fall open gyms, winter workouts, meetings, tryouts, and other updates all year long! It is required to tryout in the spring so why not get signed up now?!
I may be MIA but I’m still here! Please reach out with any questions or updates you may have! Big love, my EKSB Fam ❤️🖤

06/05/2026

This my team, these my girls. Team 3 was about raising the bar on and off the field. Spending hours in the “vision lab” and the “precision lab” taught us everything that needs to happen to make a successful team. I can’t wait to sharpen what we’ve built next year. EKVSB26 OUT! ❤️🖤

03/30/2026

What this team is gonna do is SHOW UP for each other! Congrats, Riley, on your senior pit season! Our favorite trombone player! ❤️🖤

03/08/2026

EK SOFTBALLS BEST SEASON YET STARTS TOMORROW!!!! ❤️💪🏼🖤

02/22/2026

Congratulations to our EK seniors on their last Elite indoor game!! This preseason team has been run by parent volunteers for many years and the last 4 years by the Gaspers. Opportunities like this are only possible through the donated time and effort by parents. It’s always a great time for our athletes to play together in the off season. Another last for our seniors! Next up, their last tryout in 15 days! ❤️🖤

02/08/2026

As week 1 of Black History Month comes to an end, East Kentwood Softball wants to spotlight some of softball history’s pioneers & trailblazers!

Billie Harris
- First African-American woman inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame.
- Began her career in 1948 with the Sunshine Girls.
- Known for power in the circle, hitting ability, and speed on the bases.
- Played for top teams from 1950–1975, including PBSW Ramblers, Yakima Webcats, and Sun City Saints.
- Three-time first-team All-American—twice as a pitcher and once as a utility player.
- Dominated national championships as both a pitcher and a hitter.
- Opened the path for future Black women in softball.
Gillian Boxx
- Three-time first-team All-American catcher at the University of California, Berkeley.
- Known for toughness, leadership, and defensive game control.
- Helped Team USA win World Championship gold medals.
- Part of the 1996 Olympic gold-medal team in Atlanta.
- Continued to serve through coaching and as a firefighter in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Natasha Watley
- Four-time first-team All-American shortstop at UCLA.
- Left UCLA as the program’s all-time leader in hits, runs, at-bats, triples, and stolen bases.
- Led UCLA to an NCAA championship.
- Earned national recognition as the top female collegiate athlete.
- Cornerstone of Team USA softball, started at shortstop in the 2004 Olympics, hit .400, and helped win a gold medal.
- Added a silver medal in the 2008 Games.
- Changed the standard for leadoff shortstops with speed, consistency, and competitiveness.
- Continues to influence the game through coaching and mentoring young athletes.

12/08/2025

Jayce face, gaspy, jayce-topher. I’m so proud of the leader you have become on and off the field! Your dedication to your craft and love of the game are what have made these opportunities possible. I have no doubt that you will finish your senior season a successful, powerful competitor ready to take on the next level. Go cards!