Our Mission
The Battery is dedicated to helping athletes develop the fundamental skills of softball and baseball while understanding the values of hard work, teamwork, and self-improvement. We are driven to prepare our athletes to compete at a higher level, while building confidence both on and off the field.
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Our team
Erin Frye
Owner/Softball Instructor
Former Division I catcher with nearly 20 years of coaching experience, including seven years at the collegiate and varsity high school levels. Currently coaching at the 16/18U level in Lincoln, CA.
Playing experience:
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Big West First Team All Conference 2005
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Second Team Academic All American 2005
coaching experience:
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Simpson University (Redding, CA) 2008-2010
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Foothill High School (Palo Cedro, CA) 2007, 2011-2013
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Placer High School (Auburn, CA) 2019
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Auburn Little League Softball (Auburn, CA) 2022
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Lincoln Girls Softball Association (Lincoln, CA) 2023-Present
Amanda McKeen
Softball Pitching Instructor
Former NAIA pitcher with over 15 years of playing experience. Focused on fundamentals and mechanics for personal development of yoiung athletes.
PLaying experience:
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Simpson University
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CalPac Champion 2011
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NCCAA Runner-Up 2011
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Archbishop Mitty High School
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CCS Champion 2007
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CCS Champion 2008
Ben Lillibridge
Baseball/Softball Instructor
Former catcher and first baseman with over 10 years of playing and coaching experience. Currently managing softball at the 10U select level in Lincoln, CA, as well as coaching Pony baseball in Rocklin.
coaching experience:
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Lincoln Girls Softball Association (Lincoln, CA) 2020-2024
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Rocklin Pony Baseball (Rocklin, CA) 2021-2024
Coaching philosophy:
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Ben has a passion for the game and enjoys helping athletes succeed and expand their skills. His goal is to raise up leaders in the game and the community, teaching life lessons and fundamentals.
xavier maldonado
Baseball Pitching Instructor
Current Division II pitcher at William Jessup University and member of the Lincoln Potters, a collegiate wood bat baseball team currently competing in the Pacific Empire League.
PLaying experience:
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William Jessup University
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GSAC Tournament Champion 2024
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Lincoln Potters
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2024 & 2025
Adriana nebuloni
Softball Instructor
Current Division I player at Sacramento State. Adriana is a softball hitting and fielding instructor with a deep passion for the game and years of high-level playing experience.
PLaying experience:
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Sacramento State
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accomplishments:
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Small School Player of the Year
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League MVP
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Offensive Player of the Year (2024)
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American Conference Award Recipient (2023 & 2024)
ed monroe
Softball Pitching Instructor
Ed is a dynamic college coach and former All-American Fastpitch Player. With a track record of developing successful high school and college softball players, Coach Monroe sets himself apart through his emphasis on pitching mechanics, spin accuracy, and a strong mental approach to the game. Clients benefit from his extensive experience and specialized expertise in refining players' skills and performance on the field.
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accomplishments:
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3x "First Team All Northern California" player
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ASA/USA All American
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United States Olympic Festival Participant (Oklahoma City)
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Former Assistant Varsity Softball Coach at Los Banos High School and Pacheco High School
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Former Pitching Coach for 2017 Big 8 Conference Champion Delta College (Stockton)
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Former Pitching Coach for Southern University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
