We’re catching coaches with years of experience playing at the collegiate level and coaching aspiring elite athletes on the specific skills you need to succeed.

We believe being a smart catcher is just as important as being physically sound behind the plate.

That’s why when we step on the field, we’re all about training the entire athlete. From position specific skills and game IQ, to mindset and learning how to fuel your body nutritionally so you play your best, we’re here to help you reach your biggest dreams.

If you think all catching lessons are the same, think again.

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DID YOU KNOW?

100% OF OUR CATCHERS HAVE GONE TO PLAY COLLEGIATE SOFTBALL

earning more than $5.7 million in scholarship funds

1000+

$5.7

80+

catchers trained in our weekly lessons and annual clinics

in collegiate scholarships earned for our Gear Up Graduates

All-Arizona high school state softball recognitions

Practicing the skills of the game isn’t good enough. We coach the whole athlete so you’re equipped for success behind the plate and in life after athletics.

Training the whole person

You’ll find your unique leadership skills that allow you to step into your power and confidently command your team’s defense. This confidence makes you an irreplaceable asset to your team.

Building confident leaders

Strong moral principles dictate how you show up on and off the field. Our catchers are prepared to lead not only behind the plate, but in all roles they play off the field & beyond athletics.

LEADING WITH INTEGRITY

TRAIN TO LEAD

GET EQUIPPED

GROW IN LEADERSHIP

I am the Founder and lead coach of Gear Up Catching.
I have my Masters in Education in Curriculum Development, I’m a former high school history teacher of 14 years-turned business owner full time, and I made my “side gig” my full time dream job.

I help young women step into their unique voices through the medium of catching and teach other coaches to do exactly what I did to become a full time entrepreneur. It is THE BEST.

As an athlete, I led my team from behind the plate. As a coach, I train the next generation so they have the tools to continue growing in the most physically and mentally demanding position on the field.

We train hard, dream big, and gear up for whatever the game of life throws at us.

Hey, I'm Erin

Erin white, founder and lead coach

Meet the Team

Years of Playing + Years of Coaching =
the realization that we all work better when we work as a team.

Coach Jami Beebe
Assistant Coach, Pro Academy

Coach Kenzie Celeya
Assistant Coach, Beginner Essentials Director, East Valley Director

Barb Ladd
Scheduling, Client Coordinator

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1:1 Mentorship with a Certified Gear Up Catching Coach

Enhanced Situational Awareness Training

Mind Management and Confidence Building

Weekly In-Person Group Training

Best for more experienced Catchers 13 & Up

PRO ACADEMY

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West Valley and East Valley Training Options

An 8 week, in person training program designed to introduce the brand new catcher to the entirety of the catching position.

Best for beginner catchers 8-12U

BEGINNER ESSENTIALS

All Inclusive Introductory Course

One Skill Introduced per Week

Weekly at home training plan

Access to Online Essentials Leadership Academy

Nutrition for Elite Athletes

College Preparation & Recruiting Phase Guidance

Access to our Online Pro Academy

West Valley and East Valley Training Options

Gear Up Grads

100% of our catchers have gone on to achieve their dreams of playing collegiate softball earning more than $5.7 million in scholarship funds. When you become a gear up catcher, you gear up with us for life. Out catchers return and give back to the next generation of catchers as our assistant instructors in our massive annual clinics.

Madison Tarrant
University of Montana