Testimonials

One of the best decisions i’ve made. I’ve been a pitcher for most of my career and have grown over time, but I hit a wall. I wasn’t getting recruited like I wanted, and stopped progressing like I should’ve been. I asked Whitney to take a look at me when I was throwing 55mph. Two years later, I’ve gained nearly 10mph and gained better control. I’m now a D1 athlete and truly couldn’t have achieved my dream without the help of Whitney’s wizardry.- Samantha Fohrman, University of New Mexico

 My daughter has improved mentally and physically throughout the last year, culminating in an improved love for the game and significant improvement in team placement. Highly recommend Windup for any softball player who is looking to improve their game and have fun doing it. Coach Tien goes above and beyond to help his students learn and understand the techniques, using a variety of learning methods and training aids. We have referred a number of teammates and friends to Windup and have gotten rave reviews! - Kim Handschke

 My daughter has been seeing Whitney as her pitching instructor for about 2 years. Whitney is a stickler for proper form to prevent injuries and increase effectiveness. I'd say she's equal parts "Tough & Tender". She knows when to push and also knows when a kid needs a break or is having a tough day. We love WUF and Whitney! - Wendy Fry

Whitney is passionate about pitching and passionate about your daughter improving as a pitcher.  Not every drill or technique clicks with every pitcher and Whitney is excellent at finding a way to make that light bulb go off for every pitcher to understand what she is trying to teach.  Whitney molds pitchers with a positive approach mixed with accountability for correct form and technique, she doesn't allow you to take a pitch off.- Brad Strom

Her skills and confidence keep improving with each lesson. He is excellent at adjusting and highlighting each player’s natural swing to maximize potential. - Eric Delain

 The entire staff has been incredible to work with. Tien has given her the confidence she needed at the plate, plus has taught her how to slap! Megan was a great catching coach and helped her with her behind the plate mechanics (she has since 'retired' from catching - but the mechanics have translated wonderfully to her middle-infielding!). Whitney is always smiling and welcoming! - Lya Hurst

  My daughter tried a few pitching coaches when she first began pitching and once she met Whitney she knew she found the one. As a parent, the thing I love about Whitney's style is she gives feedback after almost every pitch. She will also take video and play back to my daughter so she can visualize what she is doing wrong and how to correct it. She will then tell me so I know what to look for when we are pitching together. She also understands my daughter and what she needs to motivate and push her (as well as not be to serious all the time so their are a few jokes shared). I would recommend Whitney to all pitchers of any age and level. She is amazing! - Shandyn Benson

 
We have been working with Tien Ly since December of last year, and in just a few months, I have seen incredible growth in both the physical and mental aspects of my daughter’s game. Tien has challenged her more in three months than I have seen in the previous four seasons combined.

He takes a data-driven approach to player development, continuously analyzing and applying information to create targeted improvements. His ability to assess, adapt, and push players to the next level is unmatched.

The results speak for themselves in both hitting and catching. Tien is a master developer, coach, and trainer who has set my daughter up for long-term success. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands how to maximize a player’s potential, I highly recommend working with Tien Ly. 

 Our daughter has been working with Tien for the last couple years and what a difference he has made in helping her with her swing, fielding & throwing! He is honest, uses modern technology and various techniques that help incorporate an amazing teachable moment. Tien is able to relate to kids and keep the learning fun while holding them accountable. He welcomes the challenges and will help your child in meeting/exceeding their softball goals. He’s been an incredible mentor & teacher for our daughter and our family has the highest regard and respect for Coach Tien Ly. He is a top tier level coach! - Brooke Thiele

Our daughter started sessions with Whitney back in 2019 and have been meeting regularly since. Whitney takes time to make sure the players understand what they need to work on and the exact mechanics of how to accomplish pitching goals. Whitney has been a very driving instrument in our success and will continue to be that person in the future! I can’t say enough good about her and her program! Without doubt, the best!- David LaZella

Whitney has been my daughters pitching coach from the beginning and I can not begin to describe how lucky we have been to find her.  A few of my own words to describe Whitney is: smart, passionate, caring and patient.  All things required in great coaches.  I asked Ada what she thought of Whitney as her coach and she wrote: "What I like about my pitching coach Whitney is that she doesn't just tell you what to do and expects you to do it every time perfectly, she makes sure you know what to fix and if you don't understand she’ll explain it more and really helps you to understand what you're doing. Another thing I like about her is that she really knows what she's talking about because she was a pitcher at NDSU. I just can't say enough about her, she is a great person and a great coach.” Ada and I both highly recommend Whitney to anyone who wants to learn to pitch or wants to take their pitching to the next level.- Travis and Ada Gerhardt