SOFTBALL TRAINING
Softball Instruction for All Skill Levels!
Book a Private or Group Lesson with an Ace of Diamonds Coach!
Lesson Rates
Private (1-on-1) Lessons
Rates include cage rental fee
$110-$120 (60 Min)*
$50-$60 (30 Min)*
*Rates based on coach experience*
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Group (2-4 Athletes) Lessons
Meet the Coaches
PITCHING INSTRUCTION:
Emily Sargent
Ace of Diamonds Owner
Pitching, Hitting, Fielding Instructor
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Sargent Softball Camp Co-Founder/Director
Head Coach: 16U Newton Panthers
Assistant Coach: NCDS Varsity Softball
Former NCAA DI Pitcher
Central CT State '14-'18
Emily is a former collegiate pitcher from Lancaster, MA. She has been coaching since 2017 and gives private and group lessons to pitchers from beginner to advanced! She loves helping her pitchers gain speed and accuracy through proper mechanics, all while having a fun and working hard. She is also a certified strength and conditioning coach and enjoys helping athletes improve their strength and speed, and teaching people how to reach their fitness goals!
Availability: Most Weeknights, Saturday & Sunday afternoons
Emily Berardi
Pitching & Hitting Instructor
Head Coach: NCDS Middle School Softball
Former NCAA DIII Pitcher
Wheaton College '12-'15
At Wheaton, Emily Berardi was recognized for her numerous achievements as a pitcher and hitter. Her team won the 2015 NEWMAC regional championship and competed in the NCAA Super Regional as one of the 16 teams in the country. Emily took her softball career overseas representing Team USA in 2014 and 2015. She was nominated by Wheaton to be Woman of the Year in 2015. In 2025, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Boston Latin School. Emily shares her knowledge, experience, and love of softball with athletes at Newton Country Day School, where she is also a Latin teacher.
Availability: Thursdays 6-9pm
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Peyton Schnackenberg
Pitching & Hitting Instructor
Head Coach: NE Fury Platinum
Former NCAA DI Pitcher
Syracuse '19
Boston College '20-'22
Villanova '23 (Grad Year)
Peyton is a pitching and hitting instructor with a wealth of experience and knowledge both playing and coaching. With the Fury and with her private lesson clients, Coach Peyton helps develop strong fundamentals skills that set athletes up for success as they progress through their softball journey. Advanced pitchers and hitters looking to get to the next level are encouraged to book a lesson with Peyton!
Availability: Monday & Tuesday nights 7-9pm
CATCHING INSTRUCTION:
Andrea LaBonte
Catching & Hitting Instructor
Sargent Softball Camp Co-Founder
Travel Coach: 16U Newton Panthers
Assistant Coach: 12U New England Elite
Head Coach: Cape Elizabeth Varsity Softball
Coach A is committed to empowering softball players to become confident, well-rounded players who excel both on and off the diamond. Known for her dynamic approach to coaching, Coach A emphasizes a blend of fundamentals, mechanics, and enthusiasm in her training sessions. With a passion for both softball and teaching, Coach A brings a wealth of experience and expertise, especially to the realm of hitting instruction.
Availability: Sundays 10am-3pm
Alyssa Bland
Catching & Hitting Instructor
Current Player at Lasell University
Alyssa is a current student athlete at Lasell University where she is a catcher and infielder. She is originally from Camden, Maine and finishing up her degree in Exercise Science. Alyssa has previous coaching experience and is an assistant coach for a 16u team in Midcoast Maine. Alyssa is passionate about sharing her love of the game and growing the next generation of athletes. She offers lessons in catching and hitting on Thursdays and Sundays at the Ace!
Availability: Thursdays 4-7pm, Sundays 1-5pm
Ally Murphy
Catching & Hitting Instructor
Travel Coach: 16U Newton Panthers
Former NCAA DIII Catcher
Lesley University '17-'20
Coach Ally went to Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School where her team won the 2014 MA D1 State Championship. She was inducted into Bridgewater-Raynham's Hall of Fame in 2016. Ally went on to play at Lesley for 4 years, and had a successful career as a catcher and power hitter! Join Coach Ally for a catching or hitting lesson today!
Availability: Tuesday & Wednesdays 5-8pm
HITTING / FIELDING INSTRUCTION:
Erin Lockhart
Infield & Hitting Instructor
Head Coach: 14U Newton Panthers
Former NCAA DI Infielder
Harvard University '16-'19
Erin Lockhart is an experienced softball coach originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. She played four years of softball at Harvard University where she primarily played 3rd base, but brings experience from across the infield. Erin has coached athletes ranging from 10u to 18u and is passionate about helping players build confidence, improve techniques, and develop both on and off the field.
Availability: Mon, Tues, Wed, Weekends
Joyce LaBonte
Fielding & Hitting Instructor
5-Year Sargent Softball Camp Counselor
Former NCAA DII Outfielder
Pace University '14-'16
Coach Joyce has a passion for working with youth softball players and teaching the fundamentals of the game to all athletes.
Her energetic coaching style makes learning and practicing fun for all age levels, and her knowledge of the game is demonstrated through her drills and ideas!
Availability: Every Other Saturday 10am-1pm
PERSONAL TRAINING & STRENGTH CLASSES
Haley Powers, DPT, CSCS
See Fitness Tab for Full Bio!
Coach Haley will be offering personal and group strength training sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and select weekend days. She will also offer slef-pay physical therapy sessions to all populations! Book a session with Coach Haley today!
Sarah Perciaccante, CSCS
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Coach Sarah is a certified strength and conditioning coach, a cycling instructor, a power yoga instructor, and a certified nutrition coach! She will be offering personal training and group strength sessions on Tuesdays. Other days available by appointment only.