OUR STAFF
Heidi Freitager, Owner & LEAD Instructor
Heidi Freitager is a nationally-renowned softball instructor, having developed collegiate All Americans and professional softball athletes. She currently coaches & develops the Virginia Legends 18U, 16U, & 14U teams headquartered out of the Virginia Beach area.
She left the University of Virginia after serving eight seasons as associate head softball coach. While there, she served as hitting/catching coach for three seasons and pitching coach for five seasons while also serving as the recruiting coordinator.
Prior to her time at UVA, she coached collegiately at Temple (2008), Nova Southeastern (2005), Morehead State (2004 & 2002), and New Mexico State (2003).
She also coached at Everglades High School in Florida, leading them to the 2007 6A state championship while claiming two district titles and being named Florida's Softball Coach of the Year in 2007. She also guided the West Pines Diamond Dusters 18 Gold & Gold Coast Hurricanes 16U during her time in Florida.
Freitager played at Northern Iowa (1997-2001) where she started at catcher for four seasons and helped lead her team to the Missouri Valley Conference championship in 2000. She earned her B.A. in chemistry at UNI and a M.A. in athletic administration at Morehead State.
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Outside of softball, Heidi enjoys playing pickleball, golfing, and volunteering for the Nelson County SPCA.
colleen sullivan, INSTRUCTOR
Colleen Sullivan is attending UVA Law School after a successful softball playing career at the University of Texas and UCLA, winning a national championship with UCLA in 2019. She was a catcher/infielder for the OC Batbusters under coach Mike Stith, considered one of the top softball development specialists in the country. Colleen achieved Poway (CA) Female Athlete of the Year, hitting 17 home runs to set the All-CIF-SDS record. She was ranked #24 in her class nationally by FloSoftball. Her OC Batbusters travel team won the 14U PGF National Championship and was runner-up at 18U when she played. Colleen garnered Pac 12 All Freshman team honors while at UCLA and Big 12 All Conference while at Texas. She also spent summers coaching with the OCB 18U team with Coach Stith. Colleen will specialize in hitting & catching lessons and will be doing clinic work with infielders, catchers, and hitters.
COURTNEY LAYNE, INSTRUCTOR
Courtney Layne is starting her sophomore year at The University of Virginia majoring in youth and social innovation. A left-handed pitcher for the 'Hook, Courtney was named Virginia State Player of the Year by MaxPreps after leading Appomattox to a state championship in her senior high school season, throwing a perfect game to end her career. She was ranked the #14 pitching recruit and #35 overall recruit in her class. Courtney throws in the mid 60s and possesses one of the most deceptive change ups in the college game. She will specialize in pitching lessons for all ages.
PARTNERS
Kenny szabo, ADAPT
Kenny Szabo of ADAPT will be offering strength, agility, and conditioning classes specifically for softball players for injury prevention and performance enhancement. He currently trains NCAA, NFL, MLB, and NBA athletes as well as working with travel and prep athletes on their development programs.
Coach Szabo played football at Bridgewater College while earning a degree in exercise science and later University of Akron earning double master's degrees in exercise physiology and sports administration. He is certified for strength & conditioning through NSCA, personal training through ACSM, and carries certifications through USA Weightlifting and Functional Movement Systems.
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KELSIE SZABO, ADAPT
Kelsie Szabo of ADAPT offers personalized athlete nutrition coaching, as well as nutrition for the whole family. Her goal is to educate both the athlete and family of how to fuel their body for maximum performance and recovery in order to take their game to the next level. Areas of focus include analyzing current lifestyle and what the athlete/family needs for success, customizing the timing and content of pre, during and post training/competition meals and snacks, as well as general lifestyle nutrition and healthy habits.
Kelsie was an all-state, multi-sport athlete through high school, and continued her basketball career at Bridgewater College while earning a degree in exercise science. She currently runs the ADAPT Adult Performance Training Program, and coaches varsity basketball at St. Anne's Belfield School. She is nutrition coach certified through Precision Nutrition and personal training and corrective exercise specialized through NASM.
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You can set up your personalized nutrition with Kelsie:
- Athlete/family lifestyle and nutrition consultation, personalized plan for the athlete, and a 30-day follow up check in. Regularly $299, Freitager Fastpitch members $199.
- Personalized nutrition plan for the athlete (without the consultation). Regularly $99, Freitager Fastpitch members $69.
- Other services: weekly/monthly check-ins, and personalized plan for each family member
Contact Kelsie via email (kelsie@trainatadapt.com) or (540)280-7610.
Dr. Amanda Sovik-Johnston, Ph. d., Clinical & Sports Psychologist
Amanda Sovik-Johnston, Ph.D. is the founder and CEO of Active and Connected Family Therapy, a Virginia-based mental health practice that serves all members of the family. She is a triple Hoo who specializes in working with high-achieving athletes of all ages. Amanda believes that athletes thrive when they are seen as whole people who experience sport specific challenges. As such, she balances working through typical developmental stressors with sports psychology strategies around managing pressure, working towards goals, and performing on the big stage.
Amanda continues to compete as an adult in both Master’s Swimming as well as Pickleball. She can be reached by emailing hello@activeconnected.com, calling (434) 202 4080, or going to her website at www.activeconnected.com.
Dr. Lori SchwanhausSER Freeman, PsyD, Clinical & Sports Psychologist
Dr. Lori Schwanhausser Freeman was a student-athlete at Northwestern University and later moved on to getting her doctorate at LaSalle in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Sports Performance. She focuses on sports performance issues, mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, trauma and PTSD, adjustment difficulties, and relationship issues.
Dr. Freeman's services can be scheduled by emailing her at lorifreemanpsyd@gmail.com or calling (847) 809-5525. Insurance can often be applied to her services. You can check out her site at www.cvillepsychandperformance.com.
Dr. meghan dickerson, chiropractor
Dr. Meghan Dickerson did her undergraduate work Cornell and got her doctorate at the Sherman College of Chiropractic. With Dr. Dickerson's unique approach to alternative, holistic chiropractic techniques, you'll experience better health without relying on drugs or invasive surgery. You'll engage in preventative, natural maintenance that sustains your comfort and manages your pains, including those family athletic injuries. Please visit freebridgechiro.com for more information or call (434) 977-0777 and mention Freitager Fastpitch when you make your appointment.