Two-time Natty Champ and Wildcat Alum Banister-Collaro named Director of Ops

Sam Banister-Collaro, is a 2-time NCAA Division 1 National Champion at the University of Arizona, and former professional softball player with the Akron Racers in the National Pro Fastpitch league (2009), who brings over a decade of Softball exposure events, camps, clinics, coaching, leadership, and athlete development experience to our team. Everything that younger fastpitch softball players today may aspire towards, Sam has lived the process and lends fantastic perspective to our team and our audience adding significant value to our softball initiatives.  She currently serves as the Varsity Softball Coach at a nationally recognized institution in Sunrise, FL, where she mentors high school athletes on fundamentals, work ethic, and character.

As founder of Bases Loaded West Coast and a former Director of the Florida chapter of Bombers Fastpitch, Banister-Collaro has designed premier training programs, operated competitive teams, and guided countless athletes through the college recruiting process. Her background also includes years of private instruction, where she has developed youth through elite-level players with a focus on skill, confidence, and long-term growth.