Satchell comes to 88 Stitches following a successful playing career at LSU and Texas Tech. A native of Rayne, Louisiana, Satchell spent her freshman and sophomore season at LSU (2016, 2017). During her time in Baton Rouge, Satchell had a .382 batting average with a .555 slugging percentage and played in 21 games making 11 starts.

 After two seasons with the Tigers, Satchell went on to play at Texas Tech for the remainder of her career. In her senior campaign, Satchell earned NFCA All-Region Third-Team honors where she started in all 58 games at shortstop for the Red Raiders with a .296 batting average. Satchell finished second on the team with 10 home runs, 11 doubles, seven sacrifice bunts and 81 RBIs.

Following her collegiate career, Satchell started teaching and coaching softball at Denton High School in August of 2020 through December of 2021. In January 2022 Taylor joined the UTA Softball staff as the Volunteer Assistant Coach where she helped with hitting, outfield, and catching.

She has been giving private softball lessons for the last 5 years. Throughout her college career she was a true utility and used that versatility to continue growing the younger generation of the game in all aspects. These include speed and agility, pitching, catching, fielding, and hitting.

Her main goal is to grow these athletes in the game but most importantly in life and as young women.

Mercedes Young brings a wealth of experience and passion to the field as a dedicated youth softball coach. Having coached 8U recreational teams for two years, she is now stepping up to guide 10U players. Mercedes grew up playing Little League baseball in her small town before transitioning to softball in high school. She continued her athletic journey at Mesa College in San Diego, California.

Mercedes specializes in fundamentals for hitting, fielding and outfield, focusing on development, strategy and enjoyment of the game. Known for her ability to connect with young players, she inspires them to push beyond their comfort zones, building confidence in their skills, while fostering a love for the sport.

As a former professional football player turned personal trainer, Brock has dedicated his life to empowering the next generation of athletes. With a deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of sports, he strives to go above and beyond in helping young individuals develop their skills and confidence. Brock’s training philosophy embraces all types of sports and fitness disciplines, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients, regardless of age or experience.

Brock believes that with the right guidance and support every young athlete can unlock their potential and achieve their goals. His consistent mission is to instill not only athletic skills but also valuable life lessons that come from hard work, resilience, and teamwork.