softball pitching made simple
4x National Champion
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3x All-American, Cal Hall of fame
Master mechanics, increase your velocity, and gain the mental edge with the most comprehensive softball pitching curriculum online.
everything your pitcher needs.
nothing she doesn’t.
A complete development system with a plan, a sequence, and a purpose.
Most training programs specialize in one aspect of pitching — mechanics OR mental game OR strength. Pitcher University teaches it all as part of a system, from coaches with the credentials and experience to back it up.
pitching mechanics
Step-by-step instruction for every pitch, built on a proven methodology with a logical sequence from foundation to advanced.
mental game & strategy
Taught by the only 4x National Champion pitcher in NCAA history. This isn't generic sports psychology; it’s what Nicole used to win on the biggest stage, year after year.
strength training and injury prevention
A program designed specifically for pitchers by a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Home and Barbell programs that adapt to your season to keep you at your best.
*All Star Bundle only
practice plans
Structured, ready-to-use plans so your pitcher always knows exactly what to work on. These are more than just learning how to throw pitches, these get you physically and mentally game ready.
2 live zoom calls each month
Direct access to Kristina and Nicole to ask questions, get feedback, and stay accountable.
Everything in one place. One flat monthly rate. No contracts.
The All-Star Bundle gives your pitcher access to the complete system — every lesson, both coaches, live calls, strength programming, and practice plans — for less than the cost of a single private lesson.
Save $58 with an annual plan
Includes Pitcher Strong: The Only Strength Program for Pitchers Save $110 with an annual plan
No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Pitcher U Coaching Staff
Nicole May
Champion Strategist & Mental Performance Coach
Nicole is the only pitcher in NCAA history to win four national championships. She did it at the University of Oklahoma (the most dominant program in the country at the time) and she did it by mastering not just her mechanics, but her mindset. Over her historic career in Norman, she maintained an elite 1.73 ERA and an incredible .910 winning percentage, finishing with a career record of 61-6 over 400 strikeouts, and a career PERFECT 1.000 fielding percentage.
She started coaching at 16, working with youth pitchers in her hometown. Trained by Kristina Thorson from age 13, and shaped by OU's Coach Rocha, who is widely regarded as one of the best collegiate pitching coaches in the country, Nicole brings a rare combination of elite technique and championship-level mental strategy that most coaches simply haven't experienced firsthand let alone know how to teach.
Nicole believes deeply that athletes are people first. Her coaching reflects that: she doesn't just develop pitchers, she develops confident, resilient boss ladies who are prepared for the pressure of the circle and everything beyond it.
person > athlete
Kristina Thorson, CSCS
pitching Coach & Strength Director
Kristina started coaching at 15 years old and has been doing it full-time ever since graduating from Cal, more than 25 years of developing pitchers from youth ball to the collegiate level. In that time, every athlete she's coached who wanted to play in college has. Not most of them. Every one.
She's not just a pitching coach. As a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA (the credential required to train professional and collegiate athletes, which she's held for over 13 years), Kristina understands how the whole body works together to generate velocity and remain durable through a long season. Her Pitcher Strong program is a systematic, multi-year strength program designed specifically for pitchers that builds power, protects against injury, and adjusts with the season so your pitcher is always training the right way at the right time.
Her own playing career backs it all up. A 2018 Cal Hall of Famer, 3x NCAA All-American, PAC-10 Pitcher of the Year, and 2007 NPF Rookie of the Year, Kristina finished her collegiate career with a sub-1.00 ERA, 100+ wins, and 1,000+ strikeouts. She later served as a pitching coach at her alma mater, UC Berkeley.
Her athletes have gone on to earn All-Conference honors, All-American selections, NFCA awards, and national championships — including coaching Nicole May to become the only 4x National Champion pitcher in NCAA history.
Which is right for you?
Just starting out and learning the basics → Basic
High school and elite pitchers with collegiate dreams → All-Star Bundle
Any pitcher without access to in-person coaching → All-Star Bundle
Already has a pitching coach but no strength program → All-Star Bundle
Looking to maximize every practice between lessons → Basic
Check out some of our amazing alumni!
LIla Partridge
Danielle Williams
Lizzy Avery
Pitcher University alumni have gone on to compete at Northwestern, Kansas, Boston University, Arizona State, San Jose State, and many more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pitcher University is designed for pitchers of all ages and skill levels — from youth players just learning the basics to high school pitchers competing for a college roster spot. Our curriculum is structured so every pitcher can find exactly where they are and progress from there.
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No. Pitcher Strong includes two programs — a full barbell program for those with gym access, and a complete at-home option so your training never has to stop. Both are designed specifically for softball pitchers by a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.
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Both memberships include access to our full pitching academy and practice blueprints, two live Zoom calls per month, and discounts at our Coaching Hub. The All-Star Bundle adds Pitcher Strong (our pitcher-specific strength program) and a bigger discount at the Coaching Hub. If your pitcher is serious about developing every aspect of their game, the All-Star Bundle is the better value.
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Both. Our curriculum is structured for all pitchers; whether she's just starting out or fine-tuning her pitches before heading to college. It’s the same system that helped develop a 4x National Champion because it's built on fundamentals that never stop mattering, no matter the level.
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Every month we host two live group Zoom calls (May’s Mental Masterclass and our Q&A) with Kristina and Nicole. These are your opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, and stay connected with your coaches. Can't make it live? No problem — all calls are recorded and available to watch on your own time.
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Pitcher University is a perfect supplement to private lessons. Your pitcher will always have structured drills and practice plans to work on the days they aren't with their coach to get the most out of every bullpen. If you're an All-Star member, they'll also have a pitcher-specific strength program that most private coaches simply don't provide.
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YouTube can be a great starting point, but it has no structure, no sequence, and no accountability. You never know if the drill you're watching is right for your pitcher's level, or if it even comes from a coach with real credentials. Pitcher University is a complete system built on a proven methodology. We focus on mastering the basics, slowly building up from there, and mastering each step along the way, following the same system we used as players that we learned from the best coaches in the game.
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You can cancel anytime — no contracts, no hassle. Just log into your account and cancel before your next billing date and you won't be charged again.
Meet your coaches
Nicole May
Nicole is the only 4-time National Champion pitcher in NCAA history — a record she set at the University of Oklahoma. She started coaching at 16 and brings something most coaches can't teach: what it actually takes mentally to perform at the highest level, year after year, on the biggest stage in college softball. Nicole specializes in the mental game and in-game strategy — the pre-pitch routine, situational awareness, and the mindset that separates good pitchers from ones who dominate under pressure.
Coaching Experience: 6 Years
Favorite Pitch: Change-up
College team: Oklahoma Sooners
Walkout song: Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2 - A$AP Rocky
Kristina Thorson, CSCS
Kristina has been coaching pitchers full-time since 2006 — and every single one of her athletes who wanted to play in college has. A 2018 Cal Hall of Famer, 3x NCAA All-American, and PAC-10 Pitcher of the Year, she also holds the NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist credential — the same standard required to train professional and collegiate athletes. Her athletes have gone on to become All-Americans, NFCA award winners, and national champions, including the only 4x National Champion pitcher in NCAA history.
Coaching Experience: 25+ Years
Favorite Pitch: Riseball
College team: California Golden Bears
Walkout song: Unbroken - Killswitch Engage