OWNER OF IYG

804-495-7574 tylerleclair@iygsoftball.com

Coach Tyler LeClair is from northern New York. He played his high school baseball for the Ogdensburg Blue Devils. He played at the State University of New York College at Brockport as a catcher. He earned his degree in teaching Physical Education with a minor in coaching. In 2009 he started and was the head coach of a Junior Varsity baseball program at a high school that did not have baseball as a spring sport. That program now has J.V. and Varsity level teams. He was the catching coach at Freeman High School from 2010-2015. Coach LeClair has been at IYG since the summer of 2010 and took over as owner of IYG Baseball in August of 2021 and IYG Softball in November of 2022.

DIRETOR OF SOFTBALL
14U Co-Head Coach

540-841-7226 tad4cf@virginia.edu

Coach Tabby is an instructor at IYG and assists both of our 14U and 16U softball teams. She played softball at Richard Bland as a utility player. She was recognized as Richard Bland’s female athlete of the year in 2017 and led the team in most offensive categories. She transferred to the University of Virginia where she pitched. We are thrilled have Coach Tabby at IYG. Her experience and coaching expertise will help bring this program to the next level.

10U HEAD COACH

14U HEAD COACH

jeremiahobrien@iygsoftball.com

Coach Jeremiah played high school baseball at Godwin where he was a middle infidler. Jeremiah has coached softball since 2017. He has a love and desire to help develop young girls in the sport. This love for coaching extends past the softball field as he has coached high school basketball for more than 10 years.

16U SHOWCASE HEAD COACH

lisasmith@iygsoftball.com

Coach Lisa Smith was born in Norther New Jersey and moved to Virginia in 2011. She played middle infield for Lenape Valley Regional High School. Lisa has been coaching softball for 10 years at multiple levels. She has an extreme passion for the game and takes pride in helping to build a great foundation for others to share her love of the game. Lisa and her husband enjoy time with their 3 children, whom all play sports.

“It’s not about how good you are, but how good you want to be.”

16U SHOWCASE HEAD COACH

804-839-3067 terijackson@iygsoftball.com

Coach Teri played softball at Powhatan High School where she helped lead her team to states. She received 2nd team all region her senior year. She went to Richard Bland where she was a Catcher/ Second baseman. In her freshman year, she received Honorable Mention Catcher. She has always had an immense love for the game. Her favorite thing about coaching is helping athletes reach their full potential.

We are building an empire ; not a sandcastle. TTP | Trust The Process

12U Head Coach

Coach Dan grew up in Minnesota playing travel baseball, learning/playing every position on the field, his favorite was third base and catcher. Fun fact, in 8th grade, he was asked to pitch a game and threw a no-hitter, also thus ending his stellar pitching career. His real playing passion was football and at Sherando High School he focused on football and track. He has coached at Tuckahoe LL where his passion for softball began leading his teams to two consecutive Championships. He also helps coach basketball/baseball for his boys and enjoys watching them both swim competitively. His oldest son, at home, just started tackle football and hopes to make it to the NFL one day...He waves to his wife Cary as they pass each other driving someone to practice. Go Hokies!

14U Head Coach

14U Assistant Coach

Coach Lo played in High School at Thomas Dale as an outfielder and pitcher. She graduated in 2017. She was all-metro and 1st team all conference her senior year. She played college softball at West Virginia Wesleyan College and was freshman of the year in 2018 and was nominated NFCA DIII National Freshman of the Year. She is very passionate about the game and wants to pass her knowledge and passion on to our youth.

10U Assistant Coach

10U Assistant Coach

Coach Brian Jenkins grew up in Richmond, VA, and has always loved playing sports. He started coaching youth teams in 2017 and was the manager of the Glen Allen 8U and 10U All-Star softball teams, as well as coaching travel softball since 2023. Brian is passionate about helping young athletes reach their potential and enjoy the game. He believes playing sports builds confidence, leadership, and the teamwork skills that go far beyond the field. When he’s not coaching softball, Brian works in healthcare marketing, captains his men’s volleyball team at Richmond Volleyball Club, and spends time outdoors with his wife, son, and two softball-loving daughters.

14U Assistant Coach

10U Assistant Coach

14U Assistant Coach

Coach Chris started coaching softball in 2018.  He has coached young athletes from the age of 8U up to 14U.  He is currently the Head Coach for the King William High School JV softball team.  Chris led the King William Minor League Softball team to their first ever State Championship in 2022. He has a passion for the game and enjoys teaching young softball players the balance of working hard and pushing themselves while having fun growing their love for the game.

12U Assistant Coach

Coach Jon grew up around the game and played baseball at Huguenot Little League and for one year atMidlothian High School. Jon has been as assistant coach at IYG since 2023 and also coaches at Tuckahoe Little League. He has a love for the game and enjoys developing players and watching them grow and succeed both on and off the field.