Coach Taylor

Owner & Founder

2026 Delaware State Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

2019 Seton Hall University Hall of Fame Inductee

Coach Taylor founded 5 Tool Training in 2014 and later founded Florida Stealth in 2015, building it into one of the top competitive travel programs in the Ponte Vedra area. She brings over a decade of coaching experience, including eight years at the Division I level with Jacksonville University, St. John’s University, and Providence College. She also served as National Softball Director at Frozen Ropes, where she trained more than 300 athletes and led the College Bound recruiting program.

A standout player herself, Taylor starred at Seton Hall University from 2001–2005, where she became the NCAA home run champion as a freshman, was named Big East

Player of the Year in 2005, and graduated as the program’s all-time home run leader (59). She went on to play professionally with the NY/NJ Juggernaut of National Pro Fastpitch and was inducted into the Seton Hall Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019.

Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Seton Hall and an MBA from St. John’s University.

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

14u Florida Stealth Head Coach

Coach Beane was a standout three-sport athlete in high school, earning multiple honors including All-Conference recognition and Female Athlete of the Year in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Her love for softball took her to the University of Florida, where she played as a utility player for the Gators for a year and a half. During her time there, she achieved a lifelong dream by competing in the Women’s College World Series.

After fulfilling her goals as an athlete, Coach Beane set her sights on helping the next generation chase theirs. She earned her Sport Management degree from the University of Florida in 2022 and began her coaching journey as the varsity assistant coach at Atlantic Coast High School. It was there that she discovered her true passion for coaching.

Now, she’s excited to bring her knowledge, energy, and experience to the 5 Tool Training team!

Coach Mac Wilkins

Catching/ Hitting/Defense

Mac Wilkins was born and raised in the Jacksonville, Florida area. His baseball career started when he was 4 years old. He played his entire childhood, including high school with the Ponte Vedra Thunder, and the Julington Creek travel ball team. Mac was a catcher for 4 years at Ponte Vedra high school, and went on to play baseball at FSCJ for two years. He will be the catching coach at Nease this upcoming season. When he’s not coaching or playing baseball, he enjoys video games, art, and piano, and is majoring in Computer Science. 

Coach Sophia Davis

Catching/ Hitting/Defense

14u 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 Paige Knussman

Softball Pitching/Catching/ Hitting/Defense

Paige spent eight years coaching at the collegiate level, including three years as the founder and head coach of the softball program at Marymount University (DIII) in Arlington, VA. Prior to Marymount, she spent two years on staff at William Peace University and three years at Salisbury University, her alma mater.

After leaving the collegiate ranks, Paige created her own softball instruction business, transitioning to private lessons and small-group instruction throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. She specializes in hitting, pitching, catching, and defensive development, working with athletes of all ages and skill levels.

Paige currently serves on the board of the Arlington Girls Softball Association (AGSA) in Arlington, VA, where she has held multiple leadership positions since 2022.

Paige earned her Master’s degree in Higher Education in 2018 and her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology from Salisbury University. Her background also includes developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for softball athletes. She holds a Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

As a student-athlete at Salisbury, Paige was a decorated member of the Sea Gulls softball program from 2013–2016. During her career, Salisbury made three appearances in the NCAA Division III Finals, including a National Runner-Up finish in 2014.

Individually, Paige earned two NFCA First Team All-American honors and was a four-time All-Conference selection, competing primarily as a corner infielder and catcher.

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 Max Liebsch

Baseball Pitching/Catching/ Hitting/Defense

Max has been involved in baseball for over 15 years, developing a deep passion and understanding of the game from a young age. He played two years of college baseball at CIU, where he competed at a high level and gained valuable experience as both a player and teammate.

Throughout his playing career, Max has played multiple positions, including catcher, pitcher, and shortstop. His versatility on the field has given him a well-rounded perspective of the game and an understanding of what is required from different positions.

After his playing career, Max continued his involvement in baseball by spending two years coaching. Through coaching, he has been able to share his knowledge and experience with younger players while helping them develop their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game.

With 15 years of playing experience, two years of college baseball, and two years of coaching experience, Max brings a strong combination of playing knowledge, leadership, and passion for baseball.

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 Delaney Welson

Softball Hitting/Defense

Coach Delaney grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin, where she played at Hortonville High School and competed year-round with the WI Panthers/Fear. She primarily played centerfield while contributing across the outfield. She played through her junior year of high school before COVID and injuries led her to discover her passion for coaching.

Delaney spent four years coaching with the Wisconsin Fear organization, a competitive year-round travel ball program. During that time, she served as the 10U head coach for three seasons and the 12U head coach for one season. While her teams earned multiple championships, what meant the most to her was building a strong, family-like culture within her teams. She is passionate about helping young athletes grow both on and off the field through hard work, confidence, and dedication.

Outside of softball, Delaney is an elementary school teacher who loves helping kids learn, grow, and achieve their goals.

Coach Emma Kate Gallardo

Hitting/ Defense

Coach Emma has been playing softball for 16 years, competing at a high level since the age of 8. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in May of 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise and Sports Physiology.

For the past two years, she has competed with UCF’s club softball team, playing against programs across the state of Florida. As a utility player, she brings experience at multiple positions, with primary strengths at first base, third base, and catcher.

She is passionate about helping athletes develop strong fundamentals, build confidence, and gain a deeper understanding of the game, all while fostering a positive, hardworking, and supportive training environment.