Our Instructors

Alex MacLean started playing softball when she was 5 years old and she has been hooked ever since. She graduated from Northampton Area High School in 2009 and hold records in career wins (51) and shutouts (29).  

After graduating high school MacLean went on to play Division 1 softball at Bucknell University. As a freshman she was named rookie of the year  and tournament MVP, she also threw the team’s first no-hitter in two decades. MacLean currently holds 9 spots on the program’s top-10 single season record lists including games played, starts, wins and strikeouts.  In addition, she holds 6 spots on the program’s career lists including games, starts, shutouts and strikeouts. 

Alex works with students of all ages.  She is passionate about developing students and helping them reach their goals. Alex is a certified instructor with Tincher Pitching.

Terry Csrenko has been involved in competitive softball for over 20 years. He transitioned to coaching girls fastpitch softball after playing men’s Fastpitch from 1996-2014 where he competed for a National Championship with the Allentown Patriots. 

Coach Csrenko focuses on assessment and helps his students develop into confident, powerful hitters. He is big on the mental approach, technique and building confidence with his students. Terry has coached teams at every age group and currently serves as the assistant Varsity Coach at Emmaus High School and as a coach for the Emmaus Force. Terry is passionate about coaching and brings out the best in his students.

Alanna Hartzell is a 2024 graduate of DeSales University, where she earned a degree in Marketing with a focus in Data Analytics. Throughout her collegiate career, Alanna demonstrated exceptional leadership both on and off the field. As team captain of the DeSales University Softball Team, she earned numerous accolades, including CSC Academic All-District honors, NFCA Scholarship Athlete recognition, MAC Freedom Player of the Week honors, and consecutive spots on the MAC Spring Academic Honor Roll. In her senior year, Alanna played a pivotal role in leading her team to the MAC Freedom Championship Finals. 

Alanna is an alumna of Northampton Area High School, where she was a standout member of the Varsity Softball Team. In addition to her successful playing career, Alanna has been actively involved in coaching at 7 Deadly Spins Fastpitch (7DS) since 2020. but took a break due to college. As former student at 7DS, she is passionate about passing on the knowledge and skills she developed throughout her own career. As a coach, Alanna has been instrumental in helping youth athletes grow in their abilities, emphasizing not just technical skills, but also the importance of character and personal growth.

Alanna is excited to continue her involvement in the softball community. She remains dedicated to inspiring young athletes to reach their full potential and to become the best versions of themselves, both on and off the field. Her combination of academic success, athletic leadership, and coaching experience makes her a powerful role model for the next generation of athletes.

Eric Lasko brings his passion for coaching and developing athletes to 7 Deadly Spins Fastpitch. Eric has been coaching since 2010 and started at the recreation level teaching beginner softball players all aspects of the game. In recent years he transitioned to coaching tournament softball. When Eric's daughter Madison showed an interest in catching and he learned alongside her. Together they spent hours practicing, studying, and researching techniques and drills. 

Coach Eric is passionate about developing young players into catchers and athletes. He pushes his students to not only understand the mental and technical aspects of catching, but also to build confidence in his students to be physically dominant behind the plate. 

Maddie Fraley is a 2020 graduate of Northampton High School and is currently studying Elementary Education and Psychology at Moravian University. Maddie has played softball for 15 years. She was a 4 year starter at Northampton on the Varsity team and was also a part of Phantoms 18U Gold team for 3 years. 

In addition to playing at competitive levels, Maddie has experience with coaching children from recreational leagues to high school. Experiences shape our perceptions and how we take in information, so having positive relationships and sessions are a huge part of Maddie's approach to coaching. Coach Fraley believes that when we are in a setting that empowers us, we are able to become comfortable with pushing ourselves to see our skills develop and flourish. Learning is never a one way street, and she believes that an active approach to teaching and building on children’s skills helps to foster a supportive environment conducive to growth. Above all, softball is fun and she looks forward to learning and growing along with her students!

Shannon Gallagher started playing softball when she was 5 years old and fell in love with the game. Her primary positions are infield and pitching. She is a 2017 alumni from Catasauqua High School. Throughout her Catasauqua career, she received both All-League and All- Area honors. During her tournament softball days, she was part of Lehigh Valley Phantoms Fastpitch on the 18U Gold coached by Bobby Thomas. She later played at Lehigh Carbon Community College.

 During Gallagher’s time at LCCC, the team won back to back Region XIX tournament sending the cougars to NJCAA Nationals in Minnesota two years in a row and for the first time in school history. Along with being named First Team All-Region both years, she also received NJCAA First Team All-American, Region XIX Pitcher of the Year and 2019 Region XIX MVP. She also hit a milestone of 100 hits in only 2 years. At LCCC she holds the single season records for Homeruns (10), RBIs (56), Wins (25), Strikeouts(101), Wins (25) and Innings Pitched (221). She also holds career records Homeruns (18), RBIs (103) and Wins (28). She ended her 2019 season tied at 1st in the Nation for wins in the NJCAA. 

Prior to covid, she coached Central Catholic Middle School and was assistant on varsity. Softball had always been the one thing that has given her constant happiness in her life is softball. Her favorite part about instructing is sharing her love and knowledge of the game with the future of softball. 

Ashley Patterson started playing softball when she was 6 years old and has loved the game ever since. She graduated from Northampton High School in 2022. She played on the district winning team in 2021 and 2022. She also played for the travel team Emmaus Force coached by Terry. Many of her coaches said she had the heart of a lion being on the mound. No one could top her energy in the dugout when she was cheering on her teammates. 

After high school she went to school at West Virginia University, and quickly realized she missed being home in her softball surrounded environment. She is now a student at the local community college majoring in Business Management. 

She feels it's extremely important to empower young athletes and build a relationship with her students. She knows how tough it can be at times for young athletes in competitive sports and always wants her students to feel supported and confident in themselves. She wants to help her students build their knowledge of the game along with their fundamentals. Ashley worked a Tee-ball class for 7DS in the winter of 2021, she also was part of our Front Desk team! She worked as a director at camps last summer. Ashley can't wait to get started in the facility and see all the familiar faces! 

Briane (BB) Aquila is a 2021 Graduate of Whitehall High School and is currently a student at Cedar Crest College majoring in Psychology. In her freshman campaign Aquila helped Cedar Crest finish 3rd in the Colonial States Athletic Conference. 

BB has been playing softball for 15 years. She played for Whitehall High School and for the Lehigh Valley Heat 18u and 23u teams. BB was a member of the 2022 7DS summer camp staff where she worked with players of all ages. 

She is excited to share her love for the sport, allowing other young athletes to feel the love from a coach that they don't always have. Along with sharing her experiences with the sport that she loves, BB especially wants to help any young athletes get through the challenges that can come with being an athlete. 

Shelby Jurasits is a 2021 graduate of Pocono Mountain East High School. A 3-year letter winner, she was a member of the 2021 District 11 Championship team that won the first title in program history. Shelby primarily played first base and contributed on offense as a power hitter. She played for the Pocono Pride travel organization from 2016 to 2021 where she led the team to many championship finishes. 

Shelby is continuing her education at Kutztown University where she is studying Middle School education. She also coaches with the Pocono Predators and Pocono Mountain East Little League team who won the District 29 title. In her free time Shelby enjoys watching her younger sisters, Karlie and Kaycee play as well as photography. Shelby enjoys helping her students break down the fundamentals to build a strong foundation for a successful softball career. 

Mike Lengyel has been involved in competitive softball for over 30+ years. He transitioned to coaching girls fastpitch after playing in the Lehigh Valley Tri-County and much more.

Coach Lengyel has coached girls fastpitch at the middle school, high school and tournament levels since 2012, and is currently in his 7th year as the head JV coach at Parkland High School.

Coach Lengyel focuses on fundamentals, technique, mechanics and mental approach to the game and strives to make his students become confident and successful players!

Grant Powell is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. He attended Lackawanna College where he was a member of the 2019 World Series Team and earned NJCAA Region 19 MVP Honors. Powell continued his career at the University of Pittsburgh. Grant is a Driveline certified instructor and Coached at Lackawanna College and Misericordia University. Grant trains baseball and softball athletes at our Wilkes Barre Location. 

Haylee Bobos is a dedicated and accomplished softball coach and former Division I athlete with a strong background in both playing and coaching. A graduate of Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, Haylee made a significant impact on the field during her four years as a player, helping lead her team to a MEAC Conference Championship in 2021 and an appearance in the NCAA Oklahoma Regional the same year. Over the course of her collegiate career, she earned All-Conference Honors in 2019, 2020, and 2021, solidifying her reputation as one of the top players in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Before her successful college career, Haylee was a standout at Hanover Area Jr./Sr. High School in Hanover Township, PA, where she earned All-State honors in 2016. She was also a consistent performer on the All-Star teams from 2014-2016 and a four-year letter winner in high school. Haylee's early development as a player came through competitive travel teams, including the Stripes and Strikes Travel Organization and the Wyoming Valley Flames, where she gained valuable experience and refined her skills.

After completing her playing career, Haylee transitioned into coaching, serving as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Morgan State University during the 2021-2022 season. In this role, she was responsible for helping to develop the next generation of collegiate players, contributing to team strategy, training, and player mentorship. Additionally, Haylee has offered Private Lessons, sharing her knowledge and passion for the game with aspiring athletes of all ages.

Haylee is currently a part of the coaching team at 7 Deadly Spins Fastpitch, where she offers specialized private lessons in Hitting, Catching, and Fielding, as well as Softball Group Hitting and  Buddy Lessons at their Wilkes-Barre facility. These offerings provide athletes with the opportunity to refine their skills in a supportive, focused environment with expert guidance.