Coach Amber is originally from Brandon, Florida, and has been married for 20 years. Her life revolves around her two children and all of their hobbies, which has only deepened her passion for supporting young athletes. Amber played two years of softball at MCC in Bradenton, Florida, before transferring to USC Aiken, where she continued her softball career and earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science. She later went on to earn her Physical Therapist Assistant degree, giving her a strong background in movement, athlete development, body awareness, and injury prevention. Amber has coached both softball and soccer through recreational programs for several years and has spent the last two seasons coaching travel softball. Fun fact: Coach Amber has an identical twin! 😁

Coach Amber’s coaching philosophy is rooted in developing the whole athlete. With her background in Exercise and Sports Science and Physical Therapy, she understands the importance of proper movement, body awareness, strength, and confidence in helping athletes grow safely and successfully. She believes in creating a positive, supportive environment where players are challenged to work hard, learn from failure, build confidence, and become more resilient both on and off the field. Coach Amber wants her athletes to compete with purpose, support their teammates, and hold themselves accountable while still remembering why they fell in love with the game.