Steve Gambone
Softball Hitting Instruction
Steve’s approach to hitting has helped dozens of his students go on to play at the Division I level. As a coach, he is one of the most successful in the state of Ohio. As coach of the Ohio Lasers Red, Steve became the first Ohio coach to win a national championship. Steve has also coached at Canton Central Catholic High School and Notre Dame College in Cleveland. Both of Steve’s daughters played at the Division I level: Lauren for the University of Buffalo and Caitlyn for the University of Akron. Steve has taught hitting at Diamond Dreams since 2015. #SteaksforSteve!
Kristen Miller
Softball Defense Instruction
Kristen is the head softball coach at Louisville High School. She was an assistant coach on the 2019 Leopards team that captured the Division I state championship. Kristen was a standout player at Newcomerstown High School, then played infield and outfield for the University of Kentucky. She was the head coach of the Ohio Emeralds from 2011 to 2021 and now leads the Ohio Lasers. Kristen joined the Louisville coaching staff as an assistant in 2016 and became head coach in 2021. Kristen provides instruction on all aspects of defense at Diamond Dreams.