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LOCATED IN LAFAYETTE, IN

ABOUT ACCELERATED
FASTPITCH ACADEMY

Discover the expertise and passion
driving our training programs.

OUR MISSION

Holistic Player Development

Genuine leaders who facilitate an inclusive, positive, self- oriented, and competitive atmosphere while providing a culture that prioritizes mental health, safety, freedom, and long- lasting healthy relationships. Our athletes' growth is powered by expertise, integrity, and love.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Audra May

Audra is a native of Indianapolis, IN. She is a former college softball athlete at Saint Joseph's College. Audra was an Assistant for one year and served as the Head Softball Coach for two seasons prior to the institution's closure. Audra was inducted into the Wall of Honor in 2023. She has a Master Degree in Teaching. She is passionate about prioritizing connections with athletes. Audra is very enthusiastic about staying up to date in Softball Data and Softball research while approaching coaching with a growth mindset. Audra has worked with hundreds of athletes over the years. She is a pitching and hitting specialist who combines movement screenings and technology to maximize the programming for the athletes.

Audra resides in Lafayette with her husband John and two children.

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Emilee Cox- Defense and Hitting

Emilee is a Lafayette native, she attended the Lafayette School Cooperation. Emilee played for the Indiana Shockwaves under Coach Mike Ramsey. In February of 2017, Emilee played under Audra May for an international tournament in Puli, Taiwan. Emilee then went to play softball at Purdue University while she studied Sales Management and minored in psychology. In May of 2023, Emilee received the B1G Sportsmanship Honors in her final season as a Boilermaker. Emilee enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and attending Church.
Emilee is very passionate about sharing her softball knowledge with youth athletes who are eager to get better. She coaches defense classes , equipping the athletes with the fundamentals that will be essential to their game. Emilee continues to be a student of the game and wants to be the best coach for the athletes. She believes in AFA mission of creating an environment where athletes are excited about coming to training and getting better.

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Maggie Robbins- Strength and Condition and Hitting

Maggie is a Lafayette native, she attended McCutcheon High School where she played 4 years of school. She had the privilege in playing the the North and South All-Star game while receiving All- State and All- Conference and All- Area awards. Maggie played in the Indiana Shockwaves Organization and trained at Accelerated Fastpitch Academy prior to attending Bethal University as a middle infielder. Maggie is studying to become a Respiratory Therapist. She is a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. Maggie's favorite thing about softball is the lifelong relationships she has made with some of the best humans.

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Faith Holmes- Strength and Conditioning

Faith Holmes is a Strength Coach at Accelerated Fastpitch Academy. Since January 2023, I have been able to coach and form relationships with softball athletes from the ages of 8 to 18. I have always had a love for softball in some sort of capacity, with that being said I played all the way from tee-ball up until high school. The years in-between consisted of rec ball, travel ball, Crossfit, and Olympic weightlifting. Throughout my life I’ve been exposed to various types of exercise, which has brought me to where I am today. I’m currently a senior at Purdue University studying Kinesiology with a Sports Medicine Concentration and will be graduating in December. Since coming to Purdue, I’ve competed at The Arnold for Olympic Weightlifting, became an F45 coach (HIIT and functional fitness workout class), and started working for a chiropractic clinic in the area. I’ve been able to broaden my understanding of the healthcare field and exercise when it comes to all types of populations throughout the years. I’m so excited to continue to meet new athletes and work with them to reach their goals in this sport!

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Hope Yeoman- Catching

Hope is a Lafayette native graduating from Harrison High School. Hope brings over 12 years of softball experience, serving primarily as a catcher through her travel teams, high school, and college programs. During her collegiate career at Illinois Wesleyan University, she contributed to several team championships, including two NCAA DIII Regional appearances in 2022 and 2024. Hope has been coaching at AFA since 2019, and she currently acts as the Head Coach for Shockwaves 11u Yeoman.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

"Accelerated Fastpitch Academy is much more than a softball training facility. Audra has created a culture in which every athlete is encouraged and empowered to grow in the sport and in life. The impact that AFA has had on my daughter and countless other athletes has been extraordinary."

Darrel Bossung

Parent of Athlete

"When our daughter was 9 she asked to learn how to pitch. We asked around for who was the best to help teach her and Audra's name was given to us. K has been with Audra for two and a half years and she has taught much more than just pitching. She has helped her with self confidence, poise under pressure, and how to compete in the circle."

Kelly and Brooke Kitchel

Parents of Athlete

"Accelerated Fastpitch Academy is the piece of the softball puzzle that this area has been missing for a while. Audra has 100% been a very important part of Mollys softball career so far in more ways than just being a pitching/hitting instructor. Mollys goal has been to play softball at the next level and Audra not only made sure that she was on the right track and doing the right things in the gym to prepare her for that but also helping her with the recruiting side of things. Helping make contact with coaches, sending emails and making phone calls these are things you're not directly paying for when you are taking lessons with Audra. She just does it because she believes in the girls and wants to see the sport grow in a positive way."

Jeremiah Davis

Parent of Athlete

"Audra understands that each athlete is different and she takes the time to get to know them. She tailors their training to reflect that. She works with her athletes on not only the physical aspect but the mental aspect as well. We love Audra and AFA!"

Ridenour Family

Parents of Athlete

"From being one of the first girls working with Audra to watching her build the academy, is surreal. Softball has been a game that has taught us so much, but Audra May and the Accelerated Fastpitch Academy has become a home away from home. From the academy we've learned so many skills on the field, but also so many in life. We credit much of our successes and we both think that without Audras leadership, we would not be playing division one softball today. Gratefulness does not even encompass the thankfulness we feel for all the opportunities we've had with her. We always joke that we grew up together, from almost 12 years ago in a small basketball gym, to now."

Emma and Anna Henderson

Athletes

"Coach Audra May is first an amazing human being. An amazing teacher who starts with the basics. Students will be taught and understand the whys of the basics. The foundation of all positions starts with the basics. Coach Mays is dedicated, encouraging, caring and LOVES to share all her knowledge to each student so they will become outstanding young women who also LOVE softball. One of the best teachers I have ever been around. Sorry but I can't forget the fun they will have. Coach is so much fun to be around. She LOVES her players, forever. 5+ Star for sure."

Gerry Olinghouse

Parent of Athlete

"Audra rocks!!!! She is such a great teacher and so patient. She has so much experience in the softball world. I would recommend her with 1 million stars if I could!!!"

Caitlin Enright

Parent of Athlete

"Accelerated Fastpitch Academy is much more than a softball training facility. Audra has created a culture in which every athlete is encouraged and empowered to grow in the sport and in life. The impact that AFA has had on my daughter and countless other athletes has been extraordinary."

Darrel Bossung

Parent of Athlete

"When our daughter was 9 she asked to learn how to pitch. We asked around for who was the best to help teach her and Audra's name was given to us. K has been with Audra for two and a half years and she has taught much more than just pitching. She has helped her with self confidence, poise under pressure, and how to compete in the circle."

Kelly and Brooke Kitchel

Parents of Athlete

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