Coaching Staff

Baseball & Softball Instructor

HQ4 Coach since 2004

(Full bio coming soon)

Softball Pitching Instructor

HQ4 Coach since 2018

Coach Molly was a highly decorated pitcher in both her high school and college careers, helping guide her high school team to the New York State Championship and leading St Bonaventure University to their first appearance in the A-10 Championship.

After graduating, Coach Molly was the pitching coach at St Bonaventure University for three years. During this time, she instructed two starting pitchers who went on to be inducted into the H.O.F. 

With over 20 years of experience as a pitching instructor, Coach Molly is dedicated to helping pitchers find success on the field. 

Baseball & Softball Instructor

HQ4 Coach since 2015

Coach Caleb has experience working with players of all ages and skill levels from T- Ball, to Travel Ball, to High School Players, and beyond. Coach Caleb grew up playing locally in Charlotte, NC as a travel ball player and played at Ardrey Kell High School. During his 10+ years as an HQ4 Coach he has trained multiple athletes that went on to play at the college level. Coach Caleb takes pride in the relationships he builds with each athlete and looks forward to coaching for years to come.

Softball Instructor

HQ4 Coach since 2024

Deja Bush is a former college athlete who played softball at Florida State University (FSU) from 2015-2019 and ran track at FSU from 2019-2020. She specializes in outfield play, slapping, and fundamental skills in hitting and fielding. Additionally, Coach Deja has extensive knowledge in speed and agility training.

Baseball & Softball Instructor

HQ4 Coach since 2024

Max Greenfield, born in Sacramento, California, comes to HQ4 after spending the previous year as a pitching coach at Ardrey Kell. Coach Greenfield has previously worked as a pitching coach at Santa Barbara City College and HyperThrive Athletics. He still serves as the Recruiting Coordinator for Santa Barbara City College Baseball. 

Coach Greenfield has a diverse background working with youth, high-school, college and even professional athletes. Primarily working with pitchers and catchers, he has been involved in the development of close to 15 division 1 pitchers and over 20 division 1 players in the past 3 years. Focused on development, he has earned certifications from Rapsodo and Driveline. 

Softball Instructor

HQ4 Coach since 2025

Maddie Elias was raised in Pittsburgh, PA and just moved to Charlotte in January of 2025. She grew up on the softball field, from tee ball to high school, and later on into college! 

Coach Elias went to Penn State Behrend for softball, but unfortunately her playing career was cut short due to injury. Life just wasn't the same without softball, so she has dedicated herself to passing on her knowledge and love of the game to the next generation. 

Baseball Instructor

HQ4 Coach since 2026

 Nick Holesa played five seasons on the Virginia Tech baseball team while earning his bachelor’s degree. Remaining at his alma mater after graduation,  

he spent two seasons as the baseball operations assistant at Virginia Tech, having joined the Hokies’ support staff during the fall of 2023. 

From 2019 to 2023, Holesa played in 92 career games with Virginia Tech, making 48 starts at first base. He registered 48 career hits spanning 199 at-bats, belting 12 doubles, a triple and three home runs while recording 22 RBIs, 17 walks, three stolen bases and a .984 fielding percentage.

As a redshirt-junior during the 2022 season, Holesa played in 37 games and hit nine doubles, helping Virginia Tech on its journey to clinching its first ACC Coastal Division title. He was one of 12 Hokies who scored a run during the team’s notable 24-4 thrashing of Columbia during the 2022 NCAA Blacksburg Regional, which Tech would ultimately champion.

Holesa’s student-athlete career involved vigorous off-field recovery from Guillain-Barré syndrome – a rare neurological disorder that affected his muscle strength and mobility. After returning to the diamond for two collegiate seasons, he was named the 2023 recipient of the program's Johnny Oates Memorial Award, presented annually to the Virginia Tech baseball player who best exemplifies courage and perseverance, among other revered qualities.

A celebratory pioneer, Holesa was among the first Virginia Tech baseball student-athletes to toss the Hokies’ iconic sledgehammer to home run hitters upon their triumphant return to the dugout area.

Softball Instructor

HQ4 Coach since 2025

Takiyah Davis played softball from 8 years old through high school. She competed at both the travel ball and high school levels. Coach Davis's primary positions were catcher and first base, giving her strong experience in leadership and game awareness.

She began coaching in 2025, helping young athletes build confidence and fundamentals. Softball has been a meaningful part of her life both as a player and a coach. 

Owner/Director of HQ4. 

Coach Al played ball into college one year and always held on to his love of the game. He coached at Rec and Travel Ball levels, and was the Baseball Commissioner at a large association. Al opened HQ4 in 2004 with the goal of helping as many young athletes as possible. He takes great pride in the quality of training that we offer, and in providing a place where players of all ages and skill levels are welcome.  

Co-Director of HQ4

Program Director of HQ FORCE  

Elizabeth has been working with children of all ages for over 20 years. She is passionate about connecting with youth athletes and helping them succeed in their sport. She is dedicated to providing the best training possible in an environment that promotes self-confidence and core values. Elizabeth and her father (Coach Al) look forward to making an impact on the lives of every baseball and softball player that trains at HQ4!