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.
RATES:
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Single 30 Minute Lesson - $55
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Two (2) 30 Minute Lessons - $105 ($52.50 / lesson)
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5-Credit Lesson Pack* - $250 ($50 / lesson)
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10-Credit Lesson Pack* - $480 ($48 / lesson)
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*Lesson Credit Packs must be paid for in advance.
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softball instructors
Michelle Schlichtig-Hastings
Available M-Th | 4:30-9 pm
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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.
Gabrielle Jackson
Available Mon-Thurs | 6-9 pm
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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 graduate of Williamstown High School. She began her coaching journey in 2022 rooted in the travel softball world. She has experience coaching 10u athletes all the way up to 18u athletes. Coach Gab is a dedicated, energetic, and passionate coach fully committed to youth sports and bringing together both the love of the game and strong player development. Her coaching philosophy centers around hard work, respect, and building a positive, team-first culture. She emphasizes fundamentals, skill development, game IQ, and strategic understanding. She has joined the GameDay staff in 2026 and offers several years of coaching experience to help benefit young athletes.
Abby Manion
Availability varies, visit booking page
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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.
JT DeLuca
Available Tues-Fri | 6-9 pm
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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.
baseball instructors
Danny Sullivan
Available Tues-Fri | 4-8 pm
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Pitching
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Hitting
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Defense
Coach Danny Sullivan played collegitate baseball at Wilmington University and University of Antelope Valley. His collegiate teams won two conference championships in 2019 and 2023, where Sullivan posted an impressive playoff ERA of 1.68. After college, Sullivan went on to play professionally in the Pecos League for the Alpine Cowboys, in the USPBL for the Eastside Diamond Hoppers, and in the Frontier League for the NJ Jackals.
Jimmy Smiley
Available Tues-Fri | 4-9 pm
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Pitching
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Hitting
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Catching
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Defense
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
Tom Gosse
Available W, F | 6-8 pm
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Catching
Currently the bullpen catcher with the Phillies AA affiliate, Reading Phightin' Phils, South Jersey native, Tom Gosse graduated from Haddonfield Memorial High school and played college baseball at Rutgers-Camden, where he was a standout leader throughout his career, serving multiple seasons as a team captain and earning recognition as the Scarlet Raptors’ Most Dedicated Player. A disciplined and reliable defensive catcher, he appeared in 52 games and also saw time at third base, contributing across several seasons with steady offense and strong defensive metrics.
Luke Lesch
Available Tuesdays | 6-8 pm
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Hitting
A four-year starter at Rider University, Lesch appeared in 165 career games, earning MAAC All-Tournament and MAAC All-Academic Team honors. He finished with a career .273 average, 214 hits, 150 RBIs, and 29 home runs, ranking among the MAAC’s top power hitters in multiple seasons. As a senior, he helped lead Rider’s postseason run with eight homers and 43 RBIs, while also ranking fifth in the league in walks. A consistent and durable presence in the lineup, he totaled over 50 multi-hit games in his career and reached the 100-hit milestone during the 2022 MAAC Tournament. Before joining Rider, Lesch was a standout two-sport athlete at Gloucester Catholic High School, helping his baseball team capture back-to-back State Championships. He earned First Team All-Conference, All-South Jersey, and All-State honors, was a Carpenter Cup selection, and served as team captain. On the football field, he was also a two-time First Team All-Conference honoree and team captain.
Joe DiMento
co-founder, GameDay Athletics
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Book a Semi-Private Group Lesson (4 players max)
Schedule a semi-private training for your group of athletes. Now being offered in: softball & baseball. Up to 4 athletes per 60-minute session. Use the button below to choose your instructor, view their availability & schedule your next session.
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 24 hours notice for a cancellation.
Less than 12 hours, refunds will be given in the form of credits (assuming the lesson / event is paid in full).