Instructors (PROFESSIONAL)
These coaches are on staff year-round, and are available for private lessons (based on availability).
Alison (Gaffney) Coulson
Coach Alison covers all bases of softball instruction: hitting, pitching, fielding, catching, slap-hitting, and everything in between. During her college years (2014-2018), she served as a Student Coach and General Manager for the College of Charleston’s D1 CAA Softball team. In 2018, she spent time as an umpire in South Florida, and in 2019 as an elite 14U coach in Central Texas. Upon moving back to Massachusetts, Coach Alison rejoined the AtBats family in late 2020. She trained at the facility herself from ages 10-18, and she is now returning as a coach. She currently coaches and coordinates all AtBats softball programs, serves as the Head Middle School and Assistant Varsity Coach at Shrewsbury High School, and is the Head Coach of the 16U Raiders Regional Softball team. Scheduling with Coach Alison can be done via email (gaffneyatbats@gmail.com), text (508-308-7665), or by calling our front desk during open hours.
Nick Vennochi
Coach Nick Vennochi is the head coach of Emerson College's Baseball Program. Since joining the program, the Lions have become increasingly more competitive, posting their most NEWMAC wins since joining the conference. The Melrose MA native graduated from St. John’s Preparatory school in Danvers in 2007. Then graduated from Emerson in 2011, and then completed his Masters at Endicott College’s Van Loan School in 2013. Vennochi played three seasons for the Lions Baseball Program, including being named a captain and team’s MVP his senior year. In his three seasons, Vennochi tallied 81 hits and a .299 average over his 95-game collegiate career. He was a part of Emerson Baseball’s most successful season in 2010 when the club won 15 games.
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Lessons with Coach Nick are scheduled directly through him, and you can reach him via email (nicholas_vennochi@emerson.edu) or text (617-504-9328). Payment for his time is made directly to him, while the client handles payment for the cage space (it's recommended to get a rental package or a membership)
These coaches are all currently attending local high schools, and playing on elite travel ball teams throughout the New England area. They assist and run many of our camps and clinics, as well as work privately with younger players. To schedule lessons with a Junior Instructor, please email Coach Alison (gaffneyatbats@gmail.com)
Instructors (JUNIOR)
Jenna Gale
Coach Jenna joined the AtBats coaching staff in the winter of 2023. She is a member of the Nashoba Regional High School Class of 2026, as well as a player on the 18U National Raiders Softball team. She has been a member of the Nashoba Varsity softball team since her freshman year. Her primary positions include shortstop, second base, and outfield.
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Coach Jenna specializes in softball hitting and fielding instruction. She is available for private lessons in hitting and fielding for ages 7 to 14 (please email Coach Alison to coordinate).
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Hudson Schwartz
Coach Hudson joined the AtBats coaching team when he was only a freshman back in the winter of 2022. He has over 10 years of playing experience for Acton Boxboro Baseball, and is a member of the ABRHS Class of 2026.
Coach Hudson specializes in baseball hitting and fielding instruction. While he currently runs many of our camps and clinics, and he is also available for private lessons for ages 7 to 14. Please email Coach Alison to coordinate.
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Georgia Ammendolia
Coach Georgia joined the AtBats coaching team this past winter of 2023. She is a member of the Acton Boxboro Regional High School Class of 2026, and plays for Raiders Softball's 18U Regional team. She has been a member of the ABRHS Varsity softball team since her 8th grade year. Her primary positions are catcher and second base, but she also has experience at shortstop, first base, and in the outfield.
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Coach Georgia specializes in softball catching, hitting, and fielding instruction. She is available for private lessons in catching, hitting, and fielding for ages 7 to 14 ​(please email Coach Alison to coordinate).
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Jacob Schwartz
Shockingly not related to Coach Hudson, Coach Jake joined the AtBats coaching staff in the spring of 2024. He is a member of the Nashoba Regional High School Class of 2026, and his primary position is pitcher. He has over 10 years of baseball experience, and coached for 2 years before joining the AtBats staff.
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Coach Jake specializes in baseball pitching, hitting, and fielding instruction. He is available for private lessons in pitching, hitting, and fielding for ages 7 to 14 (please email Coach Alison to coordinate).
These coaches are all currently attending college or university, and are continuing their involvement in baseball and softball. They are available for lessons over school breaks (usually November [Thanksgiving] December, and March [Spring Break]). To schedule a lesson with a Collegiate Instructor, please email Coach Alison (gaffneyatbats@gmail.com)
Instructors (COLLEGIATE)
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Currently attending and playing at Nichols College
Nick Willand
Coach Nick Willand is currently a member of the class of 2026 and the baseball team at Nichols College. Previously, he played 2 years at Division 2 American International College (left-handed pitcher & first baseman). Prior to college, he was an Acton-Boxboro baseball player and DCL All-Star. He was also a member of the Nor’easters 18U National Team.
He has previously run clinics and taught private lessons at AtBats and specializes in pitching, hitting, and fielding. Coach Nick is available for private lessons during his school breaks and summer. To schedule, please send Coach Alison an email and she will coordinate.
Currently attending Auburn University
Caitlin Cassidy
Coach Caitlin specializes in hitting and catching instruction. She currently attended Auburn University as a member of their Class of 2026 She has 5 years of varsity experience under her belt including 4 years as the starting catcher, including her freshman year where she played a pivotal role in her team’s 2019 State Championship win. As a captain in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, she led her team to back-to-back appearances in the District Championships including a win in 2022. Caitlin received multiple awards during her time at Hudson including Metrowest Daily News All-Star, League All-Star, Metrowest Daily News Player to Watch, and Hudson High’s Russ Davis Scholarship.
Coach Caitlin specializes in softball catching and hitting instruction, and is available for lessons during school breaks and summer. Please contact Coach Alison via email or text and she will coordinate a schedule.
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Currently attending and playing at SNHU
Livi Sousa
Coach Livi currently attends Southern New Hampshire University and is a member of their softball team and class of 2028. She attended Hudson High School graduating in 2024. During her tourney ball career, she spent multiple seasons with the Hudson Demolition, a year with the Central Mass Voodoo, and completed her 18U seasons with Polar Crush. She was the starting second baseman for Hudson High’s Varsity team all 4 years of her career, and has been a part of the Hudson Softball community since she was four and has been training at AtBats for over 10 years.
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Coach Livi specializes in softball pitching, fielding, and hitting instruction, and is available for private lessons during school breaks. Please contact Coach Alison to coordinate lessons.
Currently attending and playing at Rhode Island College
Stephen Sullivan
Coach Stephen Sullivan (known around AtBats as “Sully”) was a right-handed pitcher for the Acton-Boxboro High School Varsity team. A member of the ABRHS Class of 2023, Sully has been coaching young players at AtBats and other programs since he was a freshman in 2019. With over 15 years of baseball playing experience, he has continued his baseball career at Rhode Island College, as a member of their baseball team and the class of 2027.
Coach Stephen specializes in baseball pitching instruction, but also works with hitters and fielders as well. To schedule lessons with Sully throughout the year, please feel free to text him directly at (978)-201-2391 and he will coordinate directly with you
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Currently attending UMass Lowell
Maddie Smith
Coach Maddie specializes in softball general fielding, hitting, and catching instruction. She currently attends Acton-Boxborough Regional High School and is a member of the class of 2024. Maddie currently plays for Raiders 16U Softball team and has played on the high school varsity team for the past two consecutive years. Coach Maddie and her family have been part of the AtBats family since she was 7, and part of various Acton-Boxborough Softball programs since she was 5.
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Coach Maddie will continue her softball career at SUNY Purchase as a member of their class of 2028.
Currently attending the University of New Hampshire
Ally Cassidy
Coach Ally specializes in softball infield and hitting for ages 5-11. She currently assists on many of our softball intro clinics. Ally attends Hudson High School and is a member of the class of 2024. She played for Hudson Demolition for 6 years as a first baseman and plays currently for the Hudson High School program. She has been part of the Hudson Softball community for 11 years and has been training and working at AtBats for 3 years.
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Coach Ally will attend the University of New Hampshire as a nursing student in the Class of 2028.
