Coach Debbie Nelson is recognized as one of the top private teaching instructors in the business. Coach Nelson's training and coaching experience began in 1988 in Sacramento. After spending one year at St Francis High School where the team finished as CIF Champions, she spent the next six years at Sacramento State University.

As the Assistant and Head Coach for the Sacramento State Hornets, coach Nelson's team competed in Regional and College World Series competitions. Coach Nelson also spent four years as the Head coach for the San Jose State Spartans. During Debbie's 10 years of coaching at the college level she has produced talented and top ranked teams as well as All Conference, All State, and NCAA All Americans players. Debbie also
coached an 18 and under USA Team in Europe in 2001 which won the Silver Medal that year. Debbie has been a Director for the US Sports Nike Softball Camp since 1996. In 2004, Debbie joined the National Pro Fastpitch league as an assistant coach for the California Sunbirds.

As a college player, Debbie achieved All Region, All State, and NCAA All American honors while earning her Bachelors degree at Sacramento State University. Debbie enjoys coaching and teaching athletes at all levels. Debbie loves to see the self-esteem, confidence and competitive skills her students athletes achieve through participation in sports!
As an instructor at All American Sports Academy I get the opportunity to teach young people about the sport of softball and baseball, in return I continue to learn more and more about the game which allows me to become a better coach and instructor. As instructors we are evaluated by how well our students learn. The support from Debbie and the staff at All American Sports Academy motivates me to be a better instructor.
     Experience
  • All American Sports Academy Instructor 1999 - present
  • Head Coach for the All American Sports Academy 12U Softball Team
  • 2002 East Union JV Head Coach - won VOL Championship
  • ASA 18 and under Head Coach for Grapettes
  • ASA 16 and under Head Coach for Grapettes - finished in the top 50 in the country at Nationals
  • ASA 14 and under Head Coach for Grapettes travel team
  • ASA 14 and under Asst. coach for Rebels travel team
  • ASA 12 and under Head coach for Manteca Wave travel team
  • All American Sports Academy Instructor 2000 - present
  • Over 10 years of coaching fastptich softball
  • Top Instructor for local camps & clinics
" If players don't learn the way you teach them, you must teach them the way they learn."

My goal for any student is to teach them to become better citizens. Hard work, discipline and encouragement, will hopefully give them skills that they can apply to everyday life. The opportunity to give back to the youth the things that I have learned is why I coach. "The youth is our future, remember to pass it on."
As an Instructor at the All American Sports Academy I have had the opportunity to pass on my 10 years of travel ball and 8 years of high school ball experience to my students and other coaches. While coaching at the All American Sports Academy, I have encountered students of all ages, races, backgrounds, and ability levels. Being a part of the All American Sports Academy coaching staff has motivated me to be come
     Experience
  • Owner of JJ's Sports Connexxtion
  • All American Sports Academy Teams Assistant Director of Travel Ball Teams
  • All American Sports Academy Instructor since 2004
  • Softball hitting and fielding instructor
  • Assistant/Hitting Coach for the All American Sports Academy 18Gold-Merrida Softball Team 2005, 2006, and 2007
  • San Joaquin Divison III Champions 2005-06
  • Oakdale Varsity Softball Hitting Coach -TOC and VOL Champion - 2005
  • Attended Northern California All Sports Clinic - 2004
  • Youth Sports Camp Instructor
  • Owner of JJ's Sports Connexxtion Gear & Apparel
  • Oakdale Varsity Softball Hitting Coach - Vol Champions 2004
  • Oakdale J.V. Softball Coach - Vol Champions 2003
  • Coached the Elite California Grapettes Travel team from 1999 - 2004
a student of the game. I have attended several coaches conference taught by some of the top college coaches and players in the U.S. By attending these clinics, it has helped me to approach each student in his or hers distinct way and giving them something they can build on each lesson.

My goal for each student is to give them a sense of self worth, good citizenship, discipline for the game, and through hard work the ability to play the game.
Ben Lopez
Pitching, Hitting, & Defense Instructor
Brandi Macias
Hitting and Defensive Instructor
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Jaime Jimenez
Hitting and Defensive Instructor
Debbie Nelson
Head Instructor and Owner
Shelby Anderson
Pitching, Hitting & Defensive Instructor
Jenni Holtz
Softball Pitching Instructor

     Experience
  • NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference, starting pitcher: 4 years
  • AASA 18Gold - Worked with pitchers to develop game
  • Assistant Pitching Coach - strategy and mentality, called pitches during tournaments
  • Howard High School - Taught pitchers form and mechanics - Macon, GA
  • Higher Ground Softball - Taught clinics in pitching technique - Tifton, GA
     Awards
  • 2008, 2009, 2011 Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team
  • 2009 Atlantic Sun First Team All-Conference
  • 2008 Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team
  • Atlantic Sun Conference Pitcher of the Week – 5 times
  • 2005, 2007 Cal Hi Sports Second Team All-State
  • 2006, 2007 SJAA Most Valuable Player
  • 2006, 2007 Team Most Valuable Player
  • 2005 Team Most Valuable Offensive Player
  • Tri Valley Herald Player of the Week – 2 times
     Records
  • 2010 – ranked 8th in strikeouts in NCAA Div I
  • 2009 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament runner-up
  • Holds Mercer Univ school career records in wins, saves, appearances, strikeouts, shutouts, no-hitters
  • Holds Mercer Univ school single season records in wins, saves, strikeouts
  • Ranks among top 10 in Atlantic Sun conference in career wins, appearances, strikeouts, shutouts, innings pitched
  • 2006, 2007 SJAA League Champions (undefeated both seasons)
  • 2005 Sac-Joaquin Section runner-up
  • Holds Tracy High school career records in wins, strikeouts, ERA
  • Holds Tracy High school single season records in strikeouts, ERA
Brandi Macias is beginning her first year as an instructional coach on the All-American Sports Academy Staff. Macias was heavily recruited out of Palmdale, California and landed at the University of Iowa. Macias completed a four-year playing career at the University of Iowa and became an NCAA Division I softball coach at Purdue University. At Purdue University she specialized in Hitting/ Catching/ Outfield/ and mental game preparation instruction. A true standout as a player, Macias led the Hawkeyes to a Big Ten Championship ring her senior year (a perfect 22-0 season) and three consecutive trips to the Women's College World Series. Macias was an All-American as a senior and a member of the NCAA first team All-Region and first team all Big Ten. In 1997, she received Iowa's Dr. Hicks Award for overcoming adversity and excellence and strength of character. She batted .385 as a senior and was a first team All-Big Ten selection. As well as a decorated catcher/center fielder, Macias is the current all-time home run leader at Iowa with 16, hitting eight as a senior. She also tied a Women's College World Series record for most hits in a game with five against conference rival Michigan in a 14-inning marathon.
Off the field, Macias excelled in the classroom. She won the Prairie Light School Golden Eye Book award as a sophomore. Annually, this award is given to a softball player for her academic excellence. She was also a two-time winner of the Bronze Medal for academic achievement. Macias graduated with a bachelor's in health promotions with an emphasis on sports management. For 10 years Macias served as a Police Officer in the bay area where she was a Field Training Officer, a Defensive Tactics Instructor, a Critical Incident Instructor, and a mentor. She has continued her love for the game as she has umpired ASA Championship level softball for the past 4 years. The Palmdale, Calif., native is excited to be a part of the team at the All American Sports Academy that teaches the correct fundamental instruction to aspiring student-athletes.


"Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is a process and working together is a success."
Liberty High:
- 4 yr Varsity Softball Starter
- League Honorable Mention

Grand Valley State University
- Softball Scholarship for 4 years
- Played Infield and DH

Nike Softball Camps
- 8+ yrs Coaching
- Assistant Director
- Managed/Coached a team of 12+ girls at each camp
- Trained girls in all aspects of the game
- Coached all age groupd from 10u to 18u

East County Hot Shots 14u
- Assistant Coach
- Was coaching them on the mental part of the game

All American Sports Academy Instructor from 2010-Present

Liberty High School Varsity Head Coach

Stacie Del Chiaro
Hitting & Defensive Instructor
Ben has been giving private training (baseball, softball, speed and agility) since 2006.  He played at West High School in Tracy, CA.  From there he went on to play at Delta College 2001-2003, CSU East Bay 2003-2005, and for the Las Vegas Desert Devils 2002-2004.

Ben coached for 4 seasons as Head JV Baseball Coach at West High and assistant coach for the Tracy Cardinals Connie Mack summer league team. 

Ben is a graduate with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology from CSU East Bay and holds his CPR and EMT-B certificate from Abrams College.
Josh Hamm
Pitching, Hitting, & Defense Instructor
Rancho Bernardo High School graduated in 1996
4 years playing
2 years on Varsity full time and first 2 years brought up for tournaments.
Part of the 1994 Upper Deck Classic Winner
Made 2nd team All Palomar League as Senior

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
4 year player on scholarship
2nd team all Lone Star conference as a Senior

After college played in a Mexican League out of San Diego with the Polio’s and the Apache’s

Coaching experience
Coached 2 aau teams one went to the world series
Coached high school for 11 years ( one as a head Jv coach)
Have worked at baseball camps for 5 years
Given private instructions for over 15 years
Been a pitching coach and outfield coach and hitting coach