Katie Tong discovered her passion for pitching at the age of 10, striking out the first batter she ever faced—and never looking back. With no access to private instructors, Katie became a self-taught pitcher, learning by carefully studying her opponents and observing elite pitchers at tournaments. Through trial, observation, and determination, she taught herself how to control movement, spin, and mechanics to develop a competitive arsenal of pitches.
Driven by a desire to compete at the highest level, Katie thrived on a demanding national schedule as a youth player and went on to pitch for Western Connecticut State University. As a member of the 2002 team that reached the NCAA Division III Women’s College World Series, Katie was inducted into the WCSU Athletic Hall of Fame.
After college, Katie combined her love for the game and passion for mentoring others by founding the CT Jades travel softball organization and beginning her career as a pitching instructor. She currently coaches with the nationally recognized Unity Softball Club. Katie considers herself a lifelong learner and student of the game, always seeking out the most effective and innovative ways to help athletes grow and fall in love with pitching.
In addition to her coaching, Katie is a Registered Nurse and educator in Danbury, Connecticut, where she teaches high school students pursuing careers in healthcare.
Why did Katie choose to join Tincher Pitching Development Systems? She says, “I was drawn to Tincher Pitching after reading more about Denny and his story. Like Denny, we both thrived and grew from a passion to get better at our craft. Denny studied the top pitchers in the country and took a scientific approach to understand a comprehensive breakdown of what makes a pitcher great. His story resonates with me as it parallels my own path and philosophies. Tincher pitching is about understanding the science and applying the research in an easy-to-understand way for all students of Tincher Pitching. Denny has a sense of passion and energy that is evident in his work. He is able to bring out the best in his students. As a Tincher Pitching Instructor, my hope is to do the same.”
Here is what Denny says about Katie. “She is so very bright. Sometimes I am talking about one concept and she is already filling in the blanks further down the road. The thing I like most is the way she engages with students. She knows how to form bonds almost instantly, to draw out the best in them, and how to give them a sense of accountability/”
Katie serves Fairfield/Litchfield Counties, CT as well as surrounding areas of CT, NY, and MA.
Contact Katie at CTJadesSoftball@gmail.com