Sponsored Pro Easton Athlete x Lead Coach for Jen Schro Catching x Owner Coach Tyler Catching

Owner of @coachtyler_catching, and SBJO recruitment team member

In my first pro season overseas in the Netherlands, I took on a leadership role as the starting catcher, sharing the knowledge I’ve gained from playing at both the NCAA Division 1 and 2 levels in the U.S. I bring competitive, vocal energy to the field when I’m catching and pride myself in my relationships with my pitchers.

In Australia, I played third and first base in addition to catching , and was awarded Women’s Team of the Year Utility Player when our team won the 2023 South Australia State Championships. In this tournament I hit AVG .461 with two doubles and an OBP of .538.

As the starting catcher for the Crazy Chicklets in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, we placed second in the league for regular season, and second in the Championship series. I worked as a player/coach writing practice plans, training our catchers, working with hitters, and rotating as a third base coach during games. In regular season I hit AVG .410 with a .541 SLG. At the end of season I earned the defensive catcher Gold Glove Award and offensive catcher Silver Slugger Award in the Austrian Softball League.

In the 2023 European Winners Cup B, I assisted the Crazy Chicklets in winning the silver medal placing 2nd in the tournament, securing a spot for Austria in the European Winners Cup A next year. In this tournament I was individually recognized for my leading batting average of .611. and earned the Best Hitter Award.

My command of my defense is one of my defining characteristics as a player, and I’m able to do so because of the trust my teammates and I build together on and off the field. I’m able to transfer many of my skills from catching to the corners, and I love leading my team whether its on defense or offense. I lead by example by consistently putting in extra reps outside of practice, bringing the energy up during practice and games, and by prioritizing positive communication with my team and coaches to best serve the program.

Career highlights

2023 Austrian Softball League Catcher Gold-Glove Award

2023 Austrian Softball League Catcher Silver Slugger Award

2023 Austrian Softball League Silver Medalist

2023 WBSC European Cup Winners Cup B Best Hitter Award, AVG .611

2023 WBSC European Cup Winners Cup B Silver Medalist

2023 Austrian Softball League, AVG .410 SLG 0.541

2023 CFS Round Player of the Game/MVP, Hills Association

2023 Women’s Team of the Year Utility, Softball South Australia

2023 Senior State Champions Women’s A Grade, Softball South Australia

2023 South Australia State Championships AVG .461, OBP .538

2022 Netherlands Silver League Summer AVG .326 OBP 0.473

NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete Award 2018-2019, 2020-2021, 2021-2022

University of South Dakota, Summit League 2nd Place, 2019

18U PGF Premier Nationals 3rd Place, CA Cruisers, 2018

Coaching

Follow my instagram page @coachtyler_catching to see recent content of me training catchers in California, Netherlands, Australia, and Austria.

I am the Lead Catching Coach at Jen Schro Catching in southern california, and I’m also the owner of Coach Tyler Catching LLC where I give private lessons/classes to catchers and hitters. I specialize in coaching catchers and running team defense/team defensive plays, and I also love working with hitters individually on their swing mechanics and plate approaches. One of my strengths as a coach is my ability to communicate the why behind what I’m teaching. I’m the type of athlete that’s very academically inclined and learns best through demonstration and strategy, and I’ve learned that I can reach more players by teaching this way as well. Growing up in Southern California I had access to a huge concentration of high quality coaching that I’m passionate about sharing. My softball IQ and teaching style has been heavily influenced by my experience working with Jen Schroeder, and I love teaching young catchers about these advanced skills they may otherwise not be exposed to.

Overseas Goals

I want to continue playing softball overseas to contribute to the overall development of this sport while also strengthening myself as an athlete. Sharing my softball knowledge and experiences is something I’m passionate about sharing with as many teams and players as I can. Playing overseas is a privilege; long term, I want to play as many seasons overseas as I can in the next few years while making my way into more competitive leagues. Learning about the countries I’m traveling to and creating lasting relationships with the players and coaches I work with is important to me, and I’ll always be grateful to the game of softball for it.

Articles/Recognitions

Caps Ladies Win Season Opener

Last-Gasp Thriller – Heat Turned Up – The Courier Sport

State of Success for Hills – The Courier Sport

Tyler Aasland Interview – From Netherlands Cup to Playing Professionally

2018-2019 University of South Dakota Beats Michigan 

What I’m passionate about outside of the sport: Surf & Turf Therapy Persists Through Pandemic