Jill Merriweather
My Mission
“As a dedicated pitching coach, my mission is to empower young female athletes to reach their full potential on and off the field. Through personalized training, I aim to build confidence, enhance skills, and foster a love for the game of softball. My commitment is to create a positive, supportive environment where every athlete can grow, succeed, and develop the mental and physical strength needed to excel in softball and beyond.”
Playing Experience
Playing Experience/ 15 YEARS
Experienced former collegiate, high school, and travel ball player
A four-time all-league selection for Rancho Alamitos
Featured in Orange County Register & LA Times
Named Second Team All - Orange County by Los Angeles Times
Played in the North/South All Star Game in 1994
One of the TOP recruits in Orange County in 1994
Fullerton College 1995 (highly-touted Division 1 prospect)
Senior Year Highlights (1994) Had a microscopic 0.18 ERA, striking out 149 hitters in 122 innings tossing 10 shutouts, including two no-hitters.
Coaching Experience
Current Coaching Positions
Private Pitching Instructor (10 years)
Owner/Founder of Code Red Fastpitch
Past Coaching Positions
Head JV Coach @ Fullerton HS 2015
Pitching Coach @ Fullerton College 2016, 2017-2018
Asst. Coach - 16U So Cal Athletics 2016
Head Varsity Coach @ El Dorado HS 2017, 2018
Pitching Coach - Team Freeman 14u & 18u 2018-2019
Privately Coached By The Following Pitching Coaches
Pam Bell
Lisa Fernandez
Bill Owens
Ron & Steve Lefebvre (from the age of 10-12)
Don Sarno (from the age of 12-18)
Hall of Fame Softball Pitcher; has worked with USA Olympic Team Pitchers since 1996; 2000 USA Olympic Team Pitching Coach; working with USA Olympic Team pitchers in preparation for 2008 Olympics; international pitching coach for the 2004 Olympics;
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor
Diagnosed on October 25, 2019
Beat Cancers Ass on September 23, 2020