THE SOFTBALLCLASSROOM

“I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Kellee for more than 10 years, including coaching together at Kearney High School. During that time, I've seen firsthand the impact she has on athletes as a coach, mentor, and person.

My daughter, Lauren, worked with Kellee throughout her softball career and is now continuing her softball journey at the collegiate level. Kellee's knowledge of pitching, attention to detail, and ability to build confidence played a major role in Lauren's development and success. More importantly, Kellee genuinely cares about her athletes and invests in them as people, not just players.

If you are looking for a pitching instructor who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly committed to helping athletes reach their potential, I cannot recommend Kellee highly enough. She is simply one of the best.”

“Our daughter has made incredible progress since she started working with Kellee as a first time pitcher! She has a unique ability to break down skills in a way that young athletes can understand while keeping lessons fun, positive, and challenging.

What we appreciate most is the confidence Kellee has helped build in our daughter! Pitching is as much mental as it is physical, and she has taught her to trust herself, stay composed under pressure, and keep working through challenges. The growth we've seen extends far beyond improved velocity and accuracy—it shows in her attitude, determination, and love for the game!

We are so thankful for the time, energy, and passion Kellee pours into her athletes. She is not only an excellent instructor but also a wonderful role model. We highly recommend her to any family looking for a coach who truly invests in her players' success both on and off the field!”

“I will never forget the very first conversation I had with Kellee. My daughter was 11 years old and wanted to focus more on pitching. After days of researching pitching coaches, Kellee's name kept coming up, so I reached out.

One of the first things Kellee told me was that having a pitcher in your house isn't just about the pitcher—it's a family affair. At the time, I didn't fully understand what she meant, but looking back now, she couldn't have been more right.

Kellee is, without a doubt, one of the best coaches our family has ever had. She doesn't just teach the mechanics of pitching; she understands the mental side of the game, which is just as important. She has an incredible ability to connect with her athletes and help them grow both on and off the field.

No matter the situation—whether things are going great in the circle or we're facing challenges—a quick text, a few videos, and Kellee is always there to help. She provides immediate feedback, follows up with lessons, makes necessary adjustments, and, when needed, has the mental conversations that every athlete needs to hear.

Kellee pours countless hours into developing her students and genuinely cares about each one of them. The passion, dedication, and pride she takes in helping her athletes succeed are evident in everything she does.

I honestly don't know where our softball journey would be today if we had never met Kellee. She has made a lasting impact not only on my daughter as a pitcher but on our entire family. We are forever grateful for her guidance, support, and belief in her athletes.”

“My daughter Gabby discovered softball when she was 9. She quickly tried out and made a travel team and decided to try pitching. We knew nothing about it and wanted to start off learning correct form so she didn't have to break bad habits later. We heard from everyone in the local softball association that Kellee Vornhagen with Tincher Pitching was the best instructor around. Gabby immediately loved lessons with Kellee. She knew exactly how to introduce pitching to a young eager athlete and how to start teaching what we later learned is an incredibly difficult thing to learn in a step-by-step way, so it was fun and not frustrating or overwhelming. Gabby wanted to come home and practice what she was learning and couldn't wait for the next lesson. Kellee focused on form and stability and did it with contagious enthusiasm and passion. That was 4 years and over 500 strike outs ago.

Along the way Gabby has learned proper timing, how to launch hard, plant hard, locate pitches, throw spin pitches, how to self-diagnose mechanics when something seems off, and so much more. Kellee starts each lesson asking how the last games went, what was working and what wasn't, what does she think she needs to work on. I love the relationship they have built and I'm so thankful we have Kellee and the Tincher group helping Gabby through her softball journey. The whole experience has been amazing!”

“Kellee Vornhagen is one of the most positive influences I've ever had the privilege of being around. Her attitude reflected onto mine, and I was able to overcome any issue I had, whether it be my plant foot or how much I needed to stay back with my weight. She is the most willing and caring coach around, and an absolute blast to work with!”

“Kellee has been a such an incredible influence in Graclyn's softball journey. Her passion and positivity for the game of softball is UNMATCHED!❤️🥎 She has made a significant impact on Graclyn as both an athlete and a person. Even as Graclyn transitioned to a new pitching coach due to timing and location, Kellee's unwavering support and encouragement have continued.

We are truly grateful for the time spent under Kellee's guidance as she has played such a pivotal role in Graclyn's success. We feel truly blessed to have had her in our lives.”

“Kellee started as my daughter's pitching coach, but she quickly became so much more. She has been a mentor, role model, and someone who has loved and supported our daughter like family.

Her influence goes far beyond developing pitchers. She has helped my daughter grow into a confident, resilient young woman while always believing in her potential, both on and off the field. Through Kellee's guidance, encouragement, and dedication, our daughter achieved her dream of earning a college softball scholarship. One of the greatest gifts Kellee gave her was the opportunity to become a coach herself, building her confidence and allowing her to inspire the next generation of athletes.

We will always be grateful for the countless hours, unwavering support, and genuine care Kellee has given our daughter. The impact she has made on her life is immeasurable, and our family will forever cherish the role she has played in helping shape the person she is today.

If you're looking for a coach who develops not only great pitchers but exceptional young women, Kellee is simply the best. We couldn't recommend her more highly.”