Our Team.
Owners Lisa Kentris and Madison Akots both share a passion for softball and athletics. After years of coaching in the area and dealing with Northeast winters, we knew the Capital Region would benefit from another indoor space. Our goal is to provide tunnel rentals, full and half facility rentals for teams, camps, clinics, and more.
Meet the Team
Owner/Coach
Lisa Kentris
Lisa is a Latham native and a graduate of Shaker High School ('15), where she was a 3-year varsity player and captain. Lisa continued her softball career at SUNY Purchase ('18) where she received her Bachelors in Psychology. As a captain of the Panthers and all-conference selection, Lisa anchored the team in the outfield, was a leadoff hitter for all three years, and a part of the pitching staff.
She continued her playing career in her grad school year at Sage ('20) where she completed her dual Master's Degree in Education and Literacy. Lisa has been coaching for 6 years and is currently the JV softball coach at Shaker as well as the head coach for the Latham Blue Lighting 14u.
Lisa has a passion for athletics and has always aspired to contribute to the athletes in her community. With this new facility she hopes to expand year-round instruction for softball as well as a space to house sports of all kinds.
Lessons Provided: ALL AGES of ALL softball lessons
Owner/Coach
Madison Akots
Madison is a Wynantskill native and a graduate of Emma Willard ('16). She continued her softball career and education at Utica University ('21) where she completed her BSN in Nursing. Madi was a catcher and infielder for the Pioneers, as well as a pitcher in high school. Madi was a two-time all conference DH selection for Empire 8.
After moving back to the Capital region following her time in Utica, Lisa and Madi's relationship and shared love for the game led them to pursue more coaching opportunities.
Madi is currently an ER nurse at Samaritan Hospital and coach for the Latham Blue Lightning. Madi has been coaching for 2 years and is excited to expand her passion at Top Notch Athletics.
Lessons Provided: ALL AGES of ALL softball lessons
Coach
Ellen Fuda
Ellen Fuda is a Clifton Park native and a graduate of Shenendehowa High School (’21), where she was a 3-year varsity player and captain. As a senior, Ellen led her team to a Section 2 Championship title. She continued her softball career at The College of Saint Rose, where she played and started all three years as the Golden Knights’ catcher and consistent No. 2 hitter in the lineup.
Due to the closure of the college, Ellen transferred to SUNY Albany and did not play her last year of eligibility. Ellen completed her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education in December and will begin her master’s program in Literacy and Special Education this June.
She has been coaching for four years and is currently the head coach of the Miss Shen Storm, a position she took on after serving as an assistant coach for three years. This year, Ellen will also join the Shenendehowa JV softball coaching staff as an assistant coach.
Ellen has a passion for teaching and softball, and she is committed to helping young athletes grow both on and off the field. She is excited to continue contributing to the development of the next generation of softball players in her community.
Lessons Provided: ALL AGES of catching, hitting, and fielding softball lessons
Softball Coach
Taylor Kraft
Bio coming soon!
Lessons Provided: ALL AGES of hitting, fielding, and catching softball lessons.
Softball Coach
Mariana Abate
Bio coming soon!
Lessons Provided: ALL AGES of pitching, hitting, and fielding softball lessons
Baseball Coach
Derek McMahon
Derek McMahon is from Poestenkill NY. As a graduate of LaSalle Institute, class of 2018, he was a catcher and second basemen. He continued his education and baseball career at SUNY Cobleskill as a catcher where he worked his way up to starting catcher the last half of his freshman year.
He then switched degree paths and continued his education at HVCC where he studied paramedicine, and started to coach the DC 14u baseball team. Derek has coached at many levels. Starting his coaching while still in high school volunteering at his local little league, Twin Town, where he also learned the sport himself.
Derek has always been a catcher but through his travel baseball experience he has played and started in many positions to include outfield and middle infield. He focuses on contact hitting and attacking the ball in early counts, while moving runners into scoring positions.
Derek has a strong love for the game of baseball, and vast understanding as a utility player. He is ready to spread his knowledge to younger generations of players, and share his love for the game.
Lessons Provided: ALL AGES of catching, hitting, and fielding baseball lessons
Softball Coach
Jess Benedetto
Bio coming soon!
Lessons Provided: ALL AGES of hitting, fielding, and catching softball lessons.
Softball Coach
Mariana Abate
Bio coming soon!
Lessons Provided: ALL AGES of pitching, hitting, and fielding softball lessons
Baseball Coach
Ben Seiler
Derek McMahon is from Poestenkill NY. As a graduate of LaSalle Institute, class of 2018, he was a catcher and second basemen. He continued his education and baseball career at SUNY Cobleskill as a catcher where he worked his way up to starting catcher the last half of his freshman year.
He then switched degree paths and continued his education at HVCC where he studied paramedicine, and started to coach the DC 14u baseball team. Derek has coached at many levels. Starting his coaching while still in high school volunteering at his local little league, Twin Town, where he also learned the sport himself.
Derek has always been a catcher but through his travel baseball experience he has played and started in many positions to include outfield and middle infield. He focuses on contact hitting and attacking the ball in early counts, while moving runners into scoring positions.
Derek has a strong love for the game of baseball, and vast understanding as a utility player. He is ready to spread his knowledge to younger generations of players, and share his love for the game.
Lessons Provided: ALL AGES of catching, hitting, and fielding baseball lessons
Contact Us
Address
64 Hannay Lane
Glenmont, NY 12077
Contact
(518) 250-6515
Opening Hours
24/7