Coach Taylor

Owner & Founder of 5 Tool Training

florida stealth founder & president

14u Florida stealth head coach

Coach Taylor has been the President of the Florida Stealth organization since August 2015. As the Stealth’s founder, Taylor was fundamental in creating a competitive travel team based in the Ponte Vedra area. 

Coach Taylor spent eight years as a Division I college coach at Jacksonville University, St. John’s University and Providence College.  She took a small hiatus, from July 2011-August 2012, from college coaching when she spent a year honing her training skills as the National Softball Director at Frozen Ropes, a softball/baseball training center whose headquarters are in Chester, New York.

At Frozen Ropes, she was the lead softball instructor for over 300 students. Her duties included spearheading the company’s College Bound Program, which assisted high school players through the recruiting process. She also coordinated the softball travel teams and was the head coach of the 16 and under Frozen Ropes Force.

During her time as a college coach, Taylor worked closely with Big East Player of the Year, Kacee Cox (St. John’s University), and A-Sun Player of the Year Sarah Simon (Jacksonville University).

Her playing days included a stellar four-year career from 2001-05 at Seton Hall University.

She slammed 18 home runs as a freshman, and was the NCAA home run statistical champion. At the beginning of her sophomore year, in 2002, Taylor was invited to the USA Olympic Tryout in Chula Vista, CA.

She closed out her career as one of the top hitters in NCAA history. She is the Pirates’ all-time leader in home runs with 59, a mark that ties her for 18th on the NCAA all-time list. She also had 180 hits and a program-best 160 RBI, was named Big East Player of the Year in 2005 and was a three-time All Big East and All Northeast Region selection.

Five times in her career, Taylor was named Big East Player of the Week and was Seton Hall’s Female Athlete of the Year on three separate occasions.

Taylor’s softball career ended as a part of the National Pro Fastpitch’s (NPF) NY/NJ Juggernaut. She was the NPF’s Player of the Week twice.

Taylor graduated from Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ) with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2005 and subsequently earned her MBA from St. Johns University (Jamaica, NY). She was inducted into the Seton Hall Athletic Hall of Fame in June of 2019. Her father, Jeff Taylor, spent eight years as the special assistant to the General Manager for the Cincinnati Reds and scouted for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays.

Coach Beane

General manager

Director of coaching & Camp Director

10u / 2012 12u Florida Stealth Head Coach

Coach Beane was a three sport athlete in high school who received multiple athletic awards including all conference awards and female athlete of the year for each volleyball, basketball, and softball. She followed her love for softball all the way to the University of Florida, where she played as a utility player on the Gators team for a year and a half. After making it to the world series with her team she had fulfilled her dreams as an athlete and wanted to help other, aspiring athletes do the same. After earning a Sport Management degree from the University of Florida in 2022, she went on to be the varsity assistant coach at Atlantic Coast High School for a season and found a passion for coaching. She is excited to be a part of the 5 Tool Training team!

Coach Will

Marketing director & camp director

Baseball Pitching/Hitting/Defense

Coach Will's journey through baseball began in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of six. His high school years were marked by notable achievements, particularly during his time at Creekside High School, where he contributed to a memorable state championship final-four run in 2019. 

Following high school, he went on to play for the University of Central Florida Club Baseball Team. Will was elected as a club director and coach back-to-back years, which marked the beginning of his passion for coaching. As a coach, he led the Knights to their second-ever World Series berth in 20 years. Upon graduating college with a degree in Business Management, Will returned to Creekside High School, but this time as a coach of the JV baseball team. With his wealth of experience spanning various levels of the game and his dedication to his players' development, Coach Will is looking to help every player achieve their greatest potential and have fun along the way!

Coach Sophia Davis

Hitting & Catching

10u/12u florida Stealth assistant coach

Coach Sophia grew up in Jacksonville, played at Mandarin High School all 4 years.

She just finished her playing days at Santa Fe State College for 2 years. While on the team, Santa Fe was nationally ranked in the top 20 for the first time in 4 years.

While sharing her love for the game, she is pursuing her environmental science degree in Jacksonville.

Coach Payton Craig

Facility Manager

Baseball hitting & fielding

Coach Payton is a Jacksonville native who played baseball throughout his 4 years of high school at Paxon S.A.S., which included a District Title and a run to the State Quarterfinal in 2019. Following high school, he attended FSCJ for 2 years, where he was a Student-Assistant Coach for the baseball program which made a run to the NJCAA World Series and finished in 3rd. Payton has spent the last few years coaching numerous teams in travel ball around the area, as well as high school at Paxon S.A.S. and collegiately up in North Carolina. Coach Payton was fortunate enough to have learned from and trained with numerous collegiate and MLB coaches, and is excited to share his extensive knowledge of the game to the next generation!

Coach Amanda Musin

Softball Pitching

Amanda Musin comes (back) to us with 8 years of coaching experience and has played softball for over 15 years. She pitched for St Johns River State College in Palatka, FL and Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL. As a pitching coach, Amanda focuses on mastering the basics before diving prematurely into new pitches. As an added bonus Amanda is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a true passion for teaching the connection between food and performance on the field!

Coach Kasey Cash

Softball Pitching

Coach Kasey played for former Team USA coach, Ken Eriksen, at University of South Florida from 2003-2007. USF was a member of C-USA for the first 2 years and the Big East conference her last two years. In 2006 her team competed deep into the playoffs participating in the NCAA super regionals in 2006.

Prior to her time at USF she played on her high school varsity all 4 years as a left handed pitcher with specialty in the rise ball and curve.  Coach Kasey was named Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player her freshman year at Flagler Palm Coast High School. First Team All-Area as a sophomore.  Named News Journal Player of the Year, First Team All-Area and First Team All-State her junior year.  Received the following accolades her senior year: News Journal Player of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year, Softball Player of the Year, First Team All-Area, First Team All-State and Gatorade Player of the Year.  In four years at FPCHS, finished with a 58-8 record with 840 strikeouts.  Had an ERA of 0.05 her junior year and 0.14 her senior year.

At USF, she completed a BS degree in Psychology in 2007.  In 2012, she finished her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education and is currently working for a non-profit organization based in Orlando, FL with the Early Intervention team serving mentorship to children with visual impairments.  

 

Coach Brooke “BDubs” Wilson

Softball Pitching & Hitting

Coach Brooke (BDubs) was raised in Fleming Island, FL, where her passion for softball first developed. She began her journey into travel ball at the age of seven. At 12U, she joined the Stealth organization and played with Stealth for six years, during which she gained valuable experience and leadership skills that have greatly contributed to her growth in the sport. Her primary position has been pitcher for nine years, and she has also played many other positions. Brooke was a four-year starter for the Fleming Island Eagles varsity team, during which she was honored as Player of the Week by an ESPN poll and received recognition from the Florida Times-Union. She played a key role in helping her team win the school's first-ever District Championship title as a pitcher. She aspires to share her knowledge and experience in with current and future Florida Stealth players, aiming to help them succeed both on and off the field. 

Additionally, Brooke plans to pursue a career in Cosmetology at FSCJ in the near future to follow her passion.

Coach Kylah Berry

Softball Pitching & Hitting

Kylah Berry is a Division I pitcher at the University of North Florida and a key contributor to the 2025 ASUN Championship team. A former standout at James Madison University, Kylah brings high-level experience, game knowledge, and a true passion for pitching to 5 Tool.

In 2025, she was named to the ASUN All-Tournament Team, earned ASUN Pitcher of the Week honors, and remained a consistent force in the circle, posting a dominant 0.76 ERA in conference play. Throughout her collegiate career, she has delivered complete-game shutouts, double-digit strikeout performances, and proven herself as a reliable presence on the mound in high-pressure situations.

Before college, Kylah starred at Melbourne High School, where she was a state champion, National Honor Society member, and a multi-time All-State and team MVP selection.

Kylah specializes in pitching development—helping athletes refine their mechanics, build mental toughness, and deepen their understanding of the game. Her collegiate experience, combined with her passion for the sport, makes her a dynamic and effective instructor for players at all levels.