Academy Director
Beth Keylon-Randolph
Keylon-Randolph
Fastpitch Softball Academy, under direction of Chattanooga State Head
Coach Beth Keylon-Randolph, is designed to provide each student with the
proper fundamentals for quality pitching, catching, hitting, and
position work. Beth brings over 31 years of playing and coaching
experience, knowledge, and leadership to the school. She has spent 14
years coaching in Top 25 NCAA and NJCAA Division I schools and was voted
the 2002, 2005, 2007 and 2008 Region VII Coach of the Year. She was
chosen as the Co-Head Coach for Team USA that played in the 2007
World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand. Three players, Vicki
McCoy, Brittany Kopcsak and Meagan Masingale, from Chattanooga State’s
2007 Squad where chosen to play for Team USA in Bangkok. Under her
leadership at Chattanooga State, she has coached 15 NJCAA All-Americans
and 7 Distinguished Academic All-Americans. She has developed a 1st Team
All-American, a 2nd and 3rd Team All-American, the Region VII Pitcher of
the Year, the Region VII MVP, the
SEC Tournament MVP as well as the Southern Conference Pitcher of the
Year. The 2008 Squad at Chattanooga State finished the season with
a 59-9 record along with a #2 National ranking and a 3rd place finish
(the highest ever for a Chattanooga State team) at the National
Tournament. The 2008 pitching staff led the Nation in ERA. Her 2006 Squad finished the season with the Nation’s second
highest batting average. The
2007 squad finished the season with a 52-14 record and a final #4
ranking in the Nation. In 7 years as a Head Coach, Beth has
compiled a record of 372 wins against 80 losses. Before taking the helm at Chattanooga State,
Beth served as an assistant coach with Ralph and Karen Weekly at the
University of Tennessee Chattanooga. While at UTC, her pitching staff
was awarded the SoCon Pitcher of the Week 6 times, winning the SoCon
Tournament and advancing to the NCAA Championships. Prior to UTC, Beth
assisted Joyce Compton in winning the 1999 and 2000 SEC Eastern Division
Title as well as the 2000 SEC Tournament.
In addition to her
coaching experience, Beth adds a stellar playing career to her
understanding and knowledge of the game. She was selected to Tennessee
Tech Softball’s Inaugural Wall of Fame in April 2004 and earned the
Distinguished Honor of Being inducted into the Tennessee Tech Sports
Hall of Fame in Nov. 2004. She was voted the 1994 NCAA Woman of the Year
and Tennessee Tech Female Athlete of the Year. Beth has played against
some of the finest players in our country. As the starting pitcher for
the Tennessee Stars against the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team and 1998 Team
USA, Keylon-Randolph knows how to excel at the international level.
Noted as an outstanding pitcher and hitter throughout the nation, Beth’s
experience on and off the field make Keylon-Randolph Fastpitch Softball
Academy one of the premier softball schools in the country.
 Lead
Instructor,
Dennis Waters
Dennis Waters is in
his seventh year as a pitching and hitting instructor for KFA. Dennis has
coached girls softball in the Chattanooga area for a number of years,
and has been training to become a pitching instructor under the
direction of Beth Keylon-Randolph for the past 9 years. Dennis has been
involved with winning teams during his coaching years and has won
several tournament championships.
Dennis attended
Chattanooga City High School where he participated and lettered in
baseball and football. He continued his career at the University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga where he was a scholarship athlete and still
holds several school records. After college, he has remained active by
participating in men’s baseball, modified and slow-pitch softball.
Dennis now concentrates his efforts in several facets of youth girls
fastpitch softball in the Chattanooga area.
Dennis is committed
to the development of youth players and believes that the foundation of
all winning is built on fundamentals. His experience, knowledge and
ability to relate to the youth will enable him to help KFA Softball
athletes achieve their goals. Dennis brings a tremendous amount of
energy and enthusiasm to the lessons. He has a great mind and a passion
for the game. He is very positive and encourages each student to give a
little more effort on a daily basis.
Lead Instructor, Jamie Reed-Qualls
 Jamie
is the current assistant coach for the #2 ranked
Lady Tigers of Chattanooga State. She is also an alumni of the
powerhouse team. Jamie brings a strong high school, college and
travel experience to her classes as she has proven herself to be an
outstanding teacher for beginning through advanced
students. She has just completed her 6th year as lead catching, hitting
and fielding instructor, specializing in teaching left-handed slappers
and team training. Jamie was a Co-Captain of the Chattanooga State Squad
as a sophomore and was named a TJCCAA Academic All-American at
Chattanooga State in 2002. As an outfielder and catcher at Lakeview Fort
Oglethorpe High School, she was named 4 times to Who’s Who in Sports,
was an NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete her sophomore through senior
years, was a 2 time member of the North Georgia Softball Team and a
North Georgia Player of the Week. Jamie played summer ball for the
nationally known Parker Eagles and finished 4th in the nation with the
Mustangs in 1999. Jamie is an outstanding teacher of the game with an
eye for solving problems. Jamie instructs all aspects of the game.
Adrienne Lamberson
Adrienne begins her second year as a
pitching instructor for KFA. She has worked with Beth as a student
for nine years. Adrienne specializes in teaching the beginning and
intermediate pitchers. Adrienne is a graduate of Girls Preparatory
School and is currently working on her Bachelor's Degree at Lee
University. She is a consistent
instructor who has the ability to get her point across to the students
in an exciting and positive manner.
Locations:
North Facility -
Soddy Daisy, TN
East Facility -
Ooltewah / East Brainerd
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