Softball Instructors

TOMMY BRYANT

Softball Instructor

Tommy has been a staple in the Knoxville softball community for many years. He brings his high school coaching experiences at Concord Christian and Webb School to Diamond’s softball program.

BREN COLDREN

Softball Pitching Instructor

Bren played her college ball at Central College earning a 1 National Title; 4 WCWS appearances; 1st Team All America, Conference Player of the Year. After, she professionally in New Zealand. She has served as an assistant coach at Yale and Drake Universities before becoming a head coach at Iowa Western and Indiana State. Bren has been a private instructor for over 30 years.

ANNIE COLE

Softball Hitting Instructor

Annie helped lead her team to back to back Division II-AA state championships in 2016 and 2017 with Christian Academy of Knoxville. She was named to the All-District team in 2019. She went on to play at Wheaton College in Chicago. Annie is now the 10U USA Diamond Select travel ball coach.

ANNA HECKMAN

Softball Catching & Hitting Instructor

Anna comes to us from Pittsburgh, PA. She played her high school ball at
Pine-Richland High School. Anna previously coached a High School Showcase Team, The Tennessee Bolts.

KATHY LARUE

Softball Hitting & Catching Instructor

Kathy has coached softball for over 18 years in Tennessee and Arkansas. Before that, she received a full scholarship to play softball at Louisburg Jr College, Nichols State and McNeese State University. Kathy was one of only 106 invited to tryout for the first USA Olympic Softball team. Kathy is the director of the USA Diamond Select Softball.

RILIE MAUPIN

Softball Hitting Instructor

Rilie played High School at Siegel High (Murfreesboro, TN). Her Senior year, she was named All conference, All tournament, Offensive player of the year. Rilie played travel ball with Tennessee Mojo and began her college career at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN.

OLIVIA PETERSON

Softball Hitting Instructor

Olivia Peterson was a standout at Florida Atlantic University from 2022-23 where she led the team in RBI, doubles, home runs, OPS and walks. She started every game at catcher, making only 3 errors in 257 chances. Olivia was awarded Second Team All-C-USA honors or her outstanding season. Prior to her time at FAU, Olivia played at the University of Minnesota which was cut short due to COVID-19.

Olivia is passionate about staying involved in the game and sharing her knowledge with the next generation of athletes.