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
Leigh Prickett
Facility Administrator & Showcase Event Management
Marshall University 3B 2003-2006
BS Degree Exercise Science and Kinesiology 2006
MA Degree Athletic Administration 2008
Reinhardt University Assistant Coach 2008-2011
Kennesaw State Assistant Coach 2012-2013
Been With Champions Since June 2013
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, Defense, Catching, and Beginner Pitching
Locations and Availability
Wednesdays and Thursdays at Champions
D-BAT West Cobb Monday/Tuesday/Sunday
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): Mondays
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
Tuesday/Thursdays at Champions
Callie Alford
Georgia State University, Catcher/3B 2012-2015
3 Time All NFCA All-Region Team
2015 Senior CLASS Award Finalist & All-American
2 Time All Sun Belt team
2014 Preseason All-Sun Belt Team
2 Time All-CAA Team
2012 CAA All-Rookie team
Georgia State University Career Record Holder for RBI and Home Runs
Lessons
Team Training and Private lessons
Specialties
Catching, Hitting, and Defense
Locations and Availability
Available 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
Mondays and Thursdays
Specialties
Pitching
Locations
Champions (Marietta)
Maisie (Steed) Hynninen
University of Kentucky 2013-2016
Hillgrove High School Graduate 2012
4 Year Starter
Team Captain
All-SEC Academic Team
All-SEC Defensive Team
All-American Scholar Athlete
Georgia State University Assistant Coach 2016-2017
Available
Hitting & Defense and Team Training
Location
Mondays at Champions (Marietta)
Jocilyn Yarnell
All-American D1 Cheerleader
2 Year Team Captain
NCA National Champions
Personal Trainer
Georgia Tech Strength and Conditioning Intern
Lessons
Sport Specific training. Personal Training. Team and Group Strength and Speed training.
Specialties
Crossfit and Strength/Conditioning
Locations
Champions (Marietta) Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays
Malayna Tamborra
Champions Junior Instructor- Pitching/Hitting
Mount Paren Christian School
Atlanta Vipers 14U Gold
Lessons
Private Lessons by Appointment
Specialties
Pitching/Hitting
Locations
Champions