Lessons at GameDay.
At GameDay Athletics, we offer 1-on-1 and semi-private softball and baseball instruction for players at all levels. Meet our instructors and click BOOK NOW to get started.
First time? Want to be matched to a trainer or instructor? Email us your athlete's needs and we can recommend a trainer for you. Sessions are booked in 30-minute increments. To schedule 60 minutes, schedule two (2) 30-minute sessions.
Payment at Booking
All lessons are paid in full at the time of booking. We don’t offer pay-later options. This keeps lesson times fair and open for every family.
Booking several weeks ahead? No problem. Each session is just paid when it’s reserved. If plans change, our flexible cancellation policy has you covered.
Save with Lesson Packs
Planning multiple lessons? Lesson credit packs lower your per-lesson cost:
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Single Lesson: $55
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2-Pack: $52.50 per lesson ($105 total)
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5-Pack: $50 per lesson ($250 total)
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10-Pack: $48 per lesson ($480 total)
softball instructors
Michelle Schlichtig-Hastings
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Pitching
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Hitting
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Defense
Coach Michelle is a two-time All-America pitcher who led Rutgers-Camden to the 2006 NCAA Division III national championship and still holds numerous program records. After returning to Rutgers-Camden as head coach in 2015, she guided the team to its best seasons since 2007 and back-to-back NJAC playoff appearances. Her career also includes work as Drexel University’s Division I pitching coach and a celebrated tenure at Haddon Heights High School, where she has earned multiple conference, sectional, and state titles—including the 2022 State Championship and Tournament of Champions. A former Fordham standout and highly decorated high school athlete, she was inducted into the Camden County Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. Coach Michelle has been a professional fastpitch and all-skills instructor since 2006.
Ray Hastings
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Defensive specialist
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Hitting
Ray brings Division I coaching pedigree and professional playing experience to every lesson. He spent four seasons as Hitting Coach at Drexel University, helping build one of the top offenses in the country and leading the Dragons to their first-ever CAA North Division title in 2021. Before that, he coached at Rutgers University-Camden and began his career at Haddon Heights High School, where he helped the softball program capture five conference titles and a state championship. A standout player himself, Ray was a four-year varsity starter at Haddon Heights before playing collegiately at Camden County College and professionally in the Continental League. He coaches alongside his wife, Michelle Schlichtig-Hastings, and lives locally with their two sons.
Abby Manion
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Hitting
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Defense
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Catchers
Coach Abby is a Philadelphia native and Penn Charter graduate, where she helped lead her team to three state championships. She went on to play Division I softball at the University of Pennsylvania from 2019–2021, majoring in biology and serving as a Student Mentor for the Penn Athletics Wharton Leadership Academy. Abby began coaching in 2018 at Over D’Plate, working with pitchers and catchers, and later helped run exposure and recruiting camps at UPenn. She joined the Game Day staff in 2023 and is passionate about developing youth athletes, especially at the corner infield and catching positions.
Gabrielle Jackson
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Hitting
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Defense
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Agility, strength & conditioning
Coach Gab is a South Jersey native and a graduate of Williamstown High School. She began her coaching career in 2022 in the travel softball community and expanded into the high school ranks during the 2026 season as a coach at Haddon Heights High School. She currently coaches travel softball with Main Street Softball at both the 10U and 18U levels and has experience developing athletes ranging from 8U through 18U. Coach Gab is a dedicated, energetic, and passionate instructor who is fully committed to helping young athletes grow both on and off the field. She strives to combine a love for the game with strong player development, creating an environment where athletes can build confidence while reaching their full potential.She emphasizes strong fundamentals, skill development, softball IQ, and a strategic understanding of the game to prepare athletes for success at every level. Coach Gab joined the GameDay staff in 2026 and brings several years of coaching experience and a passion for teaching the game. She is excited to help athletes develop the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to succeed both on the field and beyond.
Grace Eiser
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Hitting
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Defense
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Catchers
Coach Grace has built an impressive softball career spanning high school, travel ball, and NCAA Division I competition. During her high school career at William Penn Charter, she helped lead her team to three state championships and earned four First Team All-League selections. She went on to compete at the NCAA Division I level at Rider University, where she earned All-MAAC First Team honors in 2022. That season, she hit .363 and ranked among the NCAA Division I top 20 toughest players to strike out, showcasing her consistency and discipline at the plate. As a versatile player, Grace gained extensive experience at catcher, first and third base. Now a registered nurse, Grace brings her passion for helping others to teaching the game of softball, specializing in catching, defensive fundamentals, and hitting. Her training approach focuses on developing proper mechanics, building confidence, and strengthening the skills needed to compete at the next level. She is dedicated to helping young athletes reach their full potential both on and off the field.
Joe DiMento
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GameDay Athletics founder, Joe DiMento was named head coach at Penn State Abington in 2022 after four seasons on staff as top assistant, hitting coach, and recruiting coordinator — a tenure that included a school-record 33-11 season, a nation-leading offense, and the program's first-ever conference title and NCAA Tournament berth in 2019. Along the way, he helped develop 21 all-conference and nine all-region players, including NCAA Division III National Player of the Year Ryan McCarty, who went on to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Before Abington, Joe spent four seasons as Hitting Coach and Catching Coordinator at his alma mater, Rutgers University-Camden, helping the team win its first NJAC Regular Season Title and NCAA Tournament appearance. A four-year letterman and two-time team captain as a player, he graduated from Rutgers-Camden in 2014 with a degree in Marketing and Management.
baseball instructors
JT DeLuca
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Pitching
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Hitting
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Defense
Coach JT DeLuca graduated from Kingsway Regional High School and continues to play and coach, being awarded Tournament MVP at the Bridgeton Semi-Pro Invitational. Since 2018, Coach JT has provided private and team hitting, defensive and pitching instruction as a coach and instructor.
Colin Eiser
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Pitching Lessons
A former All-State, All-Catholic, and All-City left-handed pitcher, Colin Eiser brings a proven record of excellence to every lesson. During his playing career, Colin helped lead his team to six championships in two years and was ranked 13th in the state of Pennsylvania. In 2017, he was honored as a Preseason Under Armour All-American, and in 2018 was named MVP at Neumann-Goretti High School during his senior year. Colin went on to compete at the Division I level at Rider University, where he earned a degree in Psychology. Today, he serves as a law enforcement officer with the West Deptford Township Police Department while channeling his passion for the game into one-on-one baseball instruction. His training approach centers on personalized routines built to develop sound mechanics, build confidence, and prepare athletes for competition. Colin is dedicated to helping players reach their full potential — both on and off the field.
Jimmy Smiley
Coach Jimmy comes to GameDay from player development powerhouse, Tread Athletics in North Carolina, bringing an extensive baseball playing, coaching and data analytics background to the GameDay staff. Jimmy is a former D3 and D1 college baseball pitcher and captain at Whitman College at Columbia University. He is an Ivy League mechanical engineer and data analyst. In addition, Jimmy played professionally in the Czech Republic as a pitcher and bullpen catcher. He is currently the pitching coach for the Malaysian National Team
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Pitching Lessons
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Cancellation Policy
We understand life happens. Out of respect for our instructors and their time, we are only able to offer full refunds provided we have at least 12 hours notice for a cancellation. If a lesson is cancelled within 2 hours of the start time, the cost of the lesson will be charged.