AL SOFTBALL LAB

From Player to Coach: My Story

Hi, I’m Alyssa Lavdis — a former NCAA Division I pitcher with a lifelong passion for softball and helping athletes reach their full potential.

I grew up competing at the highest levels of travel softball, spending four years with the Ohio Hawks under Coach Julie Joseforsky before finishing my 18U career with Coach Aaron Avelo. From PGF Huntington Beach to D9 events in Florida and Scenic City in Tennessee, I faced some of the best competition in the country — experiences that shaped my skills and prepared me to compete at the Division I level.

In high school, I led teams at Walsh Jesuit and Madison through challenging seasons, including during COVID-19, earning accolades such as Player of the Year (2021), All-Conference First Team, and News-Herald Player of the Year. I also hold a state record in Ohio for the most strikeouts in a high-school game.

At the collegiate level, I helped guide my team to NCAA Division I Regionals twice and earned honors including All-Southern Conference recognition, multiple Pitcher of the Week awards, and standout performances with multiple shutouts and tied the school record for highest-strikeouts in a games. My journey from setting a state record in strikeouts to recording back-to-back 11-strikeout games in college taught me the value of hard work, consistency, and resilience.

Beyond the field, I have worked with over 300 brands through my NIL partnerships, creating content, representing companies, and building authentic connections between athletes and their audiences. This experience has deepened my understanding of personal branding, marketing, and the business side of sports — knowledge I bring to athletes I coach to help them navigate opportunities both on and off the field.

Coaching for me goes beyond mechanics. With degrees in Psychology and Exercise Science, I help athletes strengthen the mental side of their game — building confidence, focus, and composure under pressure — while also addressing the physical demands of softball, from conditioning to injury prevention.

My mission is to combine first-hand playing experience, scientific knowledge, and professional sports experience to develop well-rounded athletes who excel on and off the field. Whether you’re just starting out or striving to reach your next level, I’m here to guide you with the same dedication and passion that shaped my own career.