GET TO KNOW WSA DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Brittany Jacobsen

Brittany Jacobsen is the current Game Development Officer for the Wellington Softball Association. Her current position serves to develop and support the wider Lower North Island softball community including players, coaches, and game support roles such as umpires and scorers. All together Brittany has eight years of coaching and twelve years of playing experience. Within her coaching career thus far she has worked with youth, high school, travel ball, collegiate, and professional levels. Her educational background has earned her a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in coaching. She also holds certifications as an assisted stretch therapist and in functional range conditioning.

Joining us from her most recent role with the Berlin Flamingos Bundesliga where she was the Player Development Coordinator. In her time with the Berlin Flamingos she assisted in developing the foundations of a young women’s softball program ending with more season wins to any perious year.  She also served as the assistant coach for the men’s baseball first team focusing on hitting, catching, and in game field adjustments. Ending the season as division champions. Prior to her season with the Berlin Flamingos Brittany spent several years offering skills set, peak performance, strength, speed and agility training throughout the United States. These notable organizations include Phase One Hawaii, The Do Method,  Rugged Softball, and High Level Throwing. Before moving into the focus of player development she coached multiple teams from youth to the collegiate level. As an athlete Brittany was a versatile player starting in every position besides the mound. Being highly decorated, receiving accolades in every year of competition no two in the same position.

Brittany will be leading pitching and catching academies, regional development camps, new-player program, in-school softball sessions, representative development program and more. She is currently developing a peak performance program to give athletes and coaches more resources to elevate the mental training side of the game.  

            “Over the years I have continued to grow and refine my knowledge of what it takes to be truly prosperous in this sport creating a holistic approach to training. It is my goal to help everyone that engages with me to elevate their game physically and mentally. Providing the best environment to learn, fail, succeed, and in return grow! I am looking forward to continuing to support the athletes, coaches, and wider softball community by offering consistent, assessable opportunities throughout Wellington.”

Interested in having WSA Development host a clinic at your club?

​​​​​​​Please reach out to Brittany at development@wellingtonsoftball.org.nz