About Champions

Founded on Christian principles, Champions Fastpitch Academy began in the Spring of 2000 as individual private pitching lessons. After 20 years in Atlanta we have helped hundreds of young ladies reach their dreams of playing at the collegiate level. We now have multiple instructors at 5 Metro-Atlanta locations offering pitching, hitting, defense, and catching instruction as well as strength and conditioning programs. Our mission is to build upon the God given potential of each individual, developing the skills needed to succeed on and off the field.

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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

Lessons

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

Beth Mullins

Former Division I Head Coach

Troy University Head Coach 2015-2022
Mississippi State Assistant Coach 2012-2014
Western Kentucky Assistant Coach 2011
University of Alabama Birmingham Assistant Coach 2008-2010
Georgia Southern University Assistant Coach 2006-2007

Lessons

Team Training, Group and Private

Specialties

Hitting, Defense

Locations and Availability

Champions (Marietta): Call for Availability

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)

Todd Downes

Former Assistant Head Coach, Georgia State University

Former Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Georgia Tech

Former Walton HS Head Coach, State Champions & Coach of the Year
Former Kell HS Head Coach, State Champions & Coach of the Year
NPF USSSA Pride Coach, 2015
EC Bullets 18U Premier Coach, 2010 National Champions
Over 20 Years of coaching experience

Lessons

Lessons by Appointment on Thursdays

Specialties

Catching/Hitting/Fielding

Locations

Champions

Jessica Cannon

Georgia Perimeter College, Pitcher 2009-2011

2008 Lassiter Graduate
2005-2008 Lassiter HS Varsity Fastpitch Team
2007 Fastpitch State Champs/ Regional Champs
2007 Region Pitcher of the year
Played travel ball with East Cobb Bullets
Mom of Two Girls

Lessons

Lessons by Appointment at Champions- Call 770-792-1091

Specialties

Pitching

Locations

Champions

Ashley Caruso

Emmanuel College, Pitcher/OF 2010-2014

Former student of Champions owner Stacy Tamborra
Former Atlanta Vipers assistant coach
Former Harrison Metro head coach
Champions Instructor: 2010-present

Lessons

Lessons by Appointment at Champions- Call 770-792-1091

Specialties

Pitching and Hitting Lessons

Locations

Champions

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

Brandon Navarro

CSCS and USAW Level 1 Certified Trainer/Coach

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science
Current SC Coach at Georgia Tech

Lessons

Mondays, Wednesdays, Sundays by Appt.

Class/Schedule Times By Calling 770-792-1091

Specialties

Speed and Agility, Strength, and Conditioning/ Team Training

Locations

Champions

Dr. Josh McWhirter, PT, DPT, DN-C

Dr. Joshua McWhirter, PT, DPT, DN-C is a Physical Therapist and business owner striving to become highly accomplished in his field. His early experience focused on sports orthopedic medicine, progressing into working primarily with genetic and neurological abnormalities in pediatrics. As the first college graduate in his family, Josh worked to be innovative from a young age. During graduate school, Dr. McWhirter gained a keen interest in biomechanics and medical technologies development, starting a research and development company focused on augmented reality. Josh then went on to work on smart home-compatible medical devices and open his own physical therapy practice in his hometown, called North Georgia PT to assist professional athletes that had reached out to him for help.

North Georgia PT’s partnership with Champions Fastpitch Academy allows further outreach to occur in the athletic community! Josh still works toward building this business and stays active in the medical device community, currently working on the Biowheel project for smart cars. As a fun side note, he also provides wellness services at the Cobra Kai mansion in Marietta, Georgia on some weekends.

Schedule Consultations via VM or Text

Call or Text 678-800-2833

E-Mail at [email protected]

One of the greatest joys of coaching is to see young people realize their dreams and at Champions we have had the honor to see many of those dreams come true. Champions’ instructors have devoted their lives to being positive role models for today’s young people. Our desire is to develop and nurture athletes on and off the field. Our goal is to build strong character grounded in tremendous work ethic and centered on solid fundamentals… Developing a heart of a Champion that is second to none!