Owner • Softball Pitching Coach • Player Development
Gracie Perez brings an accomplished playing career, years of experience in the game, and a passion for developing young softball players to 6 Tool Sports Academy.
Before becoming a coach, business owner, and mother of two, Gracie built an exceptional career in the circle—progressing from a standout high school pitcher to one of California's top community-college pitchers and ultimately competing at the NCAA Division II level for Humboldt State.
Today, she brings those experiences back to the athletes she works with at 6 Tool, helping young pitchers develop not only mechanics and physical ability, but also the confidence, preparation, competitiveness, and mental toughness required to succeed in the circle.
LITTLEROCK HIGH SCHOOL
Gracie established herself as one of the area's top pitchers during her high school career.
2003–2004 • All-CIF
2004–2005 • Golden League MVP
2005 • All-Golden League First Team
4-Year Honor Roll Student
Her career reached another level at Antelope Valley College.
In 2006, Gracie helped AVC produce a remarkable 47–7 season, an undefeated Foothill Conference campaign and a third-place finish in the California State Tournament.
Her accomplishments included:
2006 State Pitcher of the Year
All-America Honors
Foothill Conference Pitcher of the Year
First Team All-State
2 No-Hitters
She established AVC records including 27 wins and 200 strikeouts in a single season, and finished her career with 504 strikeouts, 48 wins and an .828 winning percentage, according to the playing résumé you've maintained for her.
Gracie continued her career at NCAA Division II Humboldt State University, competing in the highly competitive California Collegiate Athletic Association.
She received a full athletic scholarship and became a significant contributor in the circle.
Her résumé includes:
2009 Team Leader — ERA, Wins, Appearances & Complete Games
4 Shutouts
Multiple CCAA Pitcher of the Week Honors
2009 Best of the West Invitational MVP
2010 No-Hitter vs. Chico State
4× CCAA Pitcher of the Week
2× in 2009
2× in 2010
Gracie's experience allows her to teach pitching from the perspective of someone who has competed at a very high level herself.
Her approach to pitching development goes beyond simply throwing harder. Training can focus on:
Mechanics • Command • Velocity • Movement • Consistency • Confidence • Mental Approach
Having experienced the pressure and responsibility that comes with being the pitcher in competitive games, Gracie can also help young athletes understand an important part of pitching that can't always be measured on a radar gun—the ability to compete in the circle.
Today, Gracie is also a mother of two and an owner of 6 Tool Sports Academy..
As an owner and coach, Gracie helps strengthen 6 Tool's commitment to providing serious softball development close to home for athletes throughout Kingsburg and the Central Valley.
SOFTBALL PITCHING • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
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