OUR STAFF
STACY TAMBORRA
Owner & Lead Pitching Instructor
Florida State Pitcher (96-99)
BS Degree in Exercise Physiology
MS Degree Kinesiology and Biomechanics
All-ACC and ACC MVP
ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year
ACC Postgraduate Scholarship
Emory University Pitching Coach
Founded Champions in 2000
Group Lessons Only
Specialties
Pitching
Locations and Availability
Sundays/Monday/Wednesday at Champions
Carey (Schiller) Jones
Georgia Tech P/OF (95-99)
BA Degree in International Affairs
3 years Varsity Coach at Lovett
Middle School Coach at Pace
Champions Instructor: 2003-present
Fitness Instructor – Livestrong Boot Camp
Lessons
Group and Private lessons
Specialties
Pitching, Hitting, and Infield
Locations and Availability
Available at Champions by Appointment
Jamie (Fitzpatrick) Jones
Kent State Pitcher/1B (04-08)
BS in Math Education
Minor: Coaching
MEd in Math Education from GSU
Former Student of Champions owner Stacy Tamborra
KSU Season/Career HR Record
All-MAC-1st team, All- Region
MAC Conference MVP
Played for EC Bullets and Atl Vipers
Champions Instructor: 2001-present
Lessons
Group Lessons
Specialties
Hitting and Pitching
Locations and Availability
Available Sundays/Wednesdays at Champions
Katie Byrd
Southern Wesleyan 2015-2016
Kennesaw State University 2017-2019
Atlanta Vipers Travel Coach 2019-Present
NCAA Regional Participant
Lessons
Group and Private lessons
Specialties
Hitting and Defense
Locations and Availability
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays at Champions
Lini Bush
University of Arizona
No. 5 on UA’s All-time HR leaders: 61
Ranked #54 All-time NCAA DI Home Runs: 61
All-Pacific 12 Conference Honorable Mention 2009-2011
2012 2nd Team All Pac 12
2009 WCWS Appearance
2010 WCWS Runner Up
Emory University Assistant Coach 2016-2017
Eastlake High School, Varsity Head Coach (Chula Vista, CA) 2014-2016
California Lutheran University Assistant Coach 2012-2013
Lessons
Team Training, Group and Private
Specialties
Hitting, Catching, Defense
Locations and Availability
Champions (Marietta): Sundays
Jen (Fenton) Maloney
Alabama Outfielder (08-12)
2012 National Champion
2012 All American
3 time SEC Champion
SEC Scholar Athlete
WCWS MVP
NCAA record holder for the most consecutive stolen bases (74)
Played for East Cobb Bullets Gold
Major: Elementary Education
Lessons
Team Training and Private lessons
Specialties
Hitting, Slapping, Outfield
Locations and Availability
Sundays at Champions
Michelle Floyd
University of Arizona Pitcher ‘13-‘17
Threw 9th perfect game in school history
Italy A1 Pro League ‘18-‘19
Venezuela National Team ‘18-Present — Finished tied for most strikeouts at America’s Olympic Qualifier–Top 5 for Strikeouts at World Championships
Athletes International Ministry Collegiate Athlete of the Year ‘17
PAC 12 Pitcher of the Week
PAC 12 All-Academic Honorable Mention
Works For The Atlanta Braves
Available
Monday- Thursday
Specialties
Pitching
Locations
Champions (Marietta)
anna shelnutt
Florida State University
Lessons
Groups and Private Lesson Available
Specialties
Catching | Hitting | Defense
Locations
Champions
Deja Bush
Florida State University
Lessons
Group and Private Lessons Available
Specialties
Hitting | Slapping | Defense (OF)
Locations
Champions
Taylor Decelles
Samford University LH Pitcher 2017-2021
Lessons
Team Training and Private lessons
Specialties
Pitching
Locations and Availability
Available at Champions on Sundays Only
Alley Cutting
University of Georgia
Kennesaw State University, Pitcher
Lessons
Private Lessons by Appointment
Specialties
Pitching
Locations
Champions
Ebonee Echols
Michigan State University
Lessons
Private Lessons by Appointment
Specialties
Hitting | Defense
Locations
Champions
Layne McLaughlin
Santa Fe College
- Thomasville High School Hall of Fame Inductee
- Female Athlete of the Year
- All Conference Catcher/Utility Player (Santa Fe College)
- NJCAA National Championship Participant
- Degree in Special Education from The University of Georgia
- 3x Time State Tournament Participant (Lovett School)
- Thomas County Central High School Softball Coach 2015-2017
- The Lovett School, Assistant Coach: 2018-Present
Available
Hitting, Defense, Catching and Team Training
Location
Mondays and Fridays (Weekends as Requested) at Champions (Marietta)
Malayna Tamborra
Champions Junior Instructor- Pitching/Hitting
Mount Paren Christian School
Atlanta Vipers 18U Gold
Lessons
Private Lessons by Appointment
Specialties
Pitching/Hitting
Locations
Champions