Individual: $60/hour

Small Group (2-4 people): $50/hour per person

Medium Group (5-7 people): $35/hour per person

Coach Feist began his coaching career in 2015, working with a couple athletes in individual lessons. That spring he began coaching with the West Fargo Packers where he was an assistant coach for two seasons. He has also coached the West Fargo United 16U team for three summers. For the past 4 seasons Coach Feist has been the head coach of the Diamond Academy 16U Travel Team, and has lead them to 2 state titles. In the winters he works with Diamond Academy assisting players from all over the region to obtain their goals.

Coach Feist began playing men’s fastpitch in 2009, primarily as a catcher. Today Coach Feist also pitches for his men’s team, though his biggest attribute is his hitting. Coach Feist has been selected as a All-World player at the NAFA World Series twice, including in 2015 when he won a National Championship. He has also had the honor of playing in the distinguished ISC World Tournament.

Coach Feist prides himself on his mental approach to the game, and believes it is one of the biggest weapons a young player can have when playing. Coach Feist earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in Dec. 2018 and currently works as a Quality Engineer at Doosan Bobcat in Gwinner.

Coach Gable is entering his 2nd year at Valley City State University as Head Softball Coach. In his first year the Vikings won the conference tournament and advanced to Nationals. Previously Matt coached softball and baseball for a combined 11 years. He has coached athletes ranging in ages 6 through 18 and has spent time coaching for Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, Fargo Shanley, and West Fargo school districts. Coach Gable is excited to be part of the Diamond Academy team and helping area athletes obtain their goals.

Coach Gable has played men’s fastpitch since 2007 as a pitcher, infielder, and outfielder. In 2007 he won a national championship in the NAFA 23U division and was selected to the NAFA All-World team as a hitter. Gable has also played in 3 ISC World Tournaments and in 2014 was selected to the ISC II All-World team as a hitter. He has also competed at the ASA Men’s Major event and currently is President of Fargo Fastpitch.

Coach Gable earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with minors in Coaching, and Strength and Conditioning from MSUM in 2012.

Coach Christianson is our Lead Recruiting Specialist. Coach Christianson has created many contacts throughout NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA. With Diamond Academy Coach Vance has helped lead/coach our 18u and most recently our 10u team.

 

Coach Christianson is in his first with Valley City State University as the Assistant Coach. Primary focus is defense but helps coach all aspects of the game. Previously Coach Christianson was with Mayville State University for 3.5 years. During his time there he was the outfield coach, infield coach, pitching coach, and interim head coach. In the spring of 2022 Coach Christianson’s Mayville State team finished in 3rd place at the conference tournament. The University’s highest finish in over 20 years. Previous to coaching collegiate softball Coach Christianson was with Shanley High School (Fargo, ND) as their Head Coach. He helped lead the Shanley Deacons from 10th place to 4th place in the EDC in just his first season. Coach Christianson started his softball coaching career at Moorhead High School as the JV Coach where he then started coaching summer softball as well. After his first season at Moorhead Coach Vance then started up the organization known as Moorhead Crush Fastpitch. Coach Vance was the Program Director for 3 years and coached the 18u travel ball team.

 

Coach Christianson has 10+ years’ experience of playing many different levels of Men’s Fastpitch. Coach Vance was the League President for 2 years during his playing time. Coach Vance primarily played Catcher, 1st base, 3rd base, and Extra Hitter.