OBJECTIVE
My objective is for every athlete that I ever coach to realize that those of us who demand their best are also the ones who care about them the most.
About CARRIE
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GET TO KNOW YOUR COACH
Choosing a coach is a big deal. I know this because I can give much of the credit for my success to several coaches I've been lucky enough to have throughout my softball career. I fell in love with the sport of softball at an early age when I learned the art of fast-pitch from the renowned pitching coach Danny Greathouse. I remain friends to this day with Eddie Lantzer, who was the assistant coach when I played in high school and is now the head coach at my alma mater. I consider my college coach, Sandy Douglas (known simply as "Coach") to be one of the biggest influential figures in my life.
My Greatest Influence
Last but not least and certainly most importantly, I credit my Dad, Jim Malson, who tirelessly coached and endlessly supported my dreams and goals and remains my coaching inspiration to this day. Carrying on the legacy of my parents, I continue to be active in youth sports and am proud to give back to the community as a softball coach. I feel fortunate to participate in the sport I love and to have the privilege to coach so many amazing young people for numerous years.
Lake High School
As a Lake High School student-athlete, Carrie was a four-year varsity letter winner in Softball. She was also voted the team MVP in both the 1994 and 1995 seasons. Carrie earned 1st Team All Federal League honors all four years of high school. In 1993 she was also awarded 1st Team All Northeast Ohio and was named honorable mention All-Ohio. Upon graduation, Carrie held multiple pitching records including career wins and shutouts. As of the 2018 Season, Carrie continues to hold the career strikeout record for the past 25 years. She was inducted in to the Lake High School Hall of Fame in 2019.
MOUNT UNION COLLEGE
Carrie attended Mount Union and played softball for four years earning a varsity letter each of those four years. At Mount Union, she led the OAC in Strikeouts all four years and was named 2nd Team All-OAC after her freshman and sophomore seasons and 1st Team All-OAC following her junior and senior campaigns. In 1997 and 1999, she was named 1st Team NCAA Division III All-Central Region. She completed her final season by leading the OAC in Strikeouts and achieving the best record in the OAC of 31-3 with an ERA of 1.53. Carrie graduated from Mount Union in 1999 with a degree in Exercise Science. At that time, Carrie held the records for most strikeouts (180 in 1999) and most games pitched (31 in 1999). She also held career records for games pitched (94), innings pitched (530) and strikeouts (510).
Malone UNIVERSITY
Carrie was named Assistant Coach at Malone University in September of 2021. She enjoys sharing her softball and pitching knowledge with these strong lady ball players. Come on out and cheer on the Lady Pioneers!
PITCHING LESSONS AVAILABLE
Group Lessons
OPEN GYM INSTRUCTION
OPEN GYM INSTRUCTION
Group lessons available for 4-5 beginner level pitchers.
OPEN GYM INSTRUCTION
OPEN GYM INSTRUCTION
OPEN GYM INSTRUCTION
Open gym instruction available during certain times. Please contact me for scheduling information.
PRIVATE LESSONS
OPEN GYM INSTRUCTION
PRIVATE LESSONS
Currently providing weekly private coaching lessons to 12-15 athletes aged 9-16. Click the link below to book a lesson with me!
TESTIMONIALS
Peggy ahbel, parent
To call Carrie Grant just a softball coach would be an understatement. She has taught my daughter softball for years throughout her childhood and adolescence. To my daughter she is a friend and confidant and someone she will always remember. Carrie is an expert in softball with an amazing history in the sport. I have witnessed Carrie transform teams and increase skill level with so many girls. To play for Carrie is a privilege and my daughter is so fortunate to have played for her for all these years. With her superior talent and skill, she is able to pass on her knowledge to thriving softball players while adding fun and comradery. Carrie Grant would be a perfect high school softball coach.
JILL WILLIAMS, FORMER COACH
I watched you and your team on the field today. You're a natural! Good luck next season.
Jordye Joyce, SLAM FORCE ADMINISTRATOR
Welcome to SlamForce!!! We are excited to have Lake’s own Carrie Malson Grant as a pitching coach for the SlamForce organization. Carrie is an incredible teacher, coach, and mentor to her girls! She truly loves the game and the girls!!!
SHELLY BARR, PARENT
I want to thank you Coach Carrie for all the time you have spent with all of our daughters especially Bella. You have put in countless hours during practices and games teaching them so much especially the love of the game. The love and support you showed us from the very beginning when first joining the Lady Streaks is one I will never forget. We are beyond thankful that she got to play for you on the Lady Streaks for the past 3 years. Thank you again!