360u-appleton
instructors
With over 50 years combined collegiate coaching experience, our owners and content leaders are professionals! This is what we do for a living. We've coached or played at every NCAA division. Our methods and training style at 360U is derived from our real experience in the sport, and we dedicate abundant time and resources towards making sure our instructors are the right person for your athlete.
Team Captains. All-Americans. Deans List & Honor Roll Students. Masters Degrees. Teachers. Coaches. Business People.
All passionate about this sport & here to help your athlete thrive on and off the field.
Meet our Team below to learn about why our instructors are so good at what they do!
Laura Beyer
Co-Founder & Owner
Laura Beyer (Van Abel) played collegiately for UW-Stevens Point where she still maintains records in batting average, triples, and homeruns, as well as NCAA records of in single hits in a single game (6), consecutive games hit streak(29) and hitting for the cycle. Laura was a 2x team captain and starting short stop for all 4 years of her career. Since, Beyer has coached collegiately at St. Norberts, UWGB and UW-Oshkosh.
Maria Stave
Co-Founder & Owner
Maria Stave (Van Abel) spent her 4 years of college softball playing for the Wisconsin Badgers, where she started in center field all 4 years and served as a Team Captain.. Maria earned All-Big Ten Defense Team accolades, and was a Big Ten Champion during her time with the Badgers. Maria ranks at the top of career batting average, stolen bases, and hall-time hits at UW, and was recognized as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor.
Scott Beyer
360U Director of Content Development & Instructor Training
Scott Beyer enters his 11th season as UW-Oshkosh’s head softball coach in 2024. He owns a 257-113 overall record, one NCAA Division III Championship World Series appearance, four national postseason trips, two regional titles, one WIAC regular season championship, and one WIAC tournament title with the Titans. Prior, Beyer coached at UWGB and has been administering private instruction for 15+ years.
Sophie Wery
360U Lead Softball Instructor
Specializes in Catching, HitTrax, Hitting
"One session with Coach Sophie, that is all it took. Our daughter (HS junior) immediately felt more confidence at the plate, and tonight it all paid off. She hit her first bomb, and then decided it wasn't enough and got her 2nd one as well! Finished 3-4, 4 runs, 4 RBIs, 2 HR. Thank you and she will be back!"
Abby Garceau
360U Lead Softball Instructor
Specializes in Defense, Hitting & HitTrax
"Abby goes out of her way to make the practices a fun learning opportunity. She is always positive and helpful! Whenever I watch the practices, the coaches are beyond positive and always smiling and encouraging the girls! They are great role models for younger girls to look up to!"
Skyler Calmes
360U Lead Softball Pitching Instructor
Specializes in Pitching, Hitting & HitTrax | *season availability includes all summer & holiday breaks - current in-season college softball student-athlete
"(My daughter) and I love working with Skyler because she’s patient and explains things clearly. Olivia is a quiet learner and Skyler helps her feel comfortable taking risks and learning new things."
Haylie Wittman
360U Lead Softball Instructor
Specializes in Hitting, Defense & HitTrax
"Our daughter loved her lesson with Haylie and she felt that is got better at back hands. She'll definitely be using 360U more often to improve on her softball skills! Thank you, Haylie!"
Dan Hacker
360U Lead Baseball Instructor
Specializes in Pitching, Hitting, HitTrax, Defense & Catching
"When (our son) came home from his lesson with Dan on Wednesday night he said he worked harder with him than he does at practice. I just wanted to let Dan know that in his's game last night I have never seen him field and throw a ball like he did last night. He was on fire and every throw was right on target! When I talked to him after the game he was so proud and confident. I will definitely continue to send my boys to 360 as long as they play the sport!"
Greg Hacker
360U Lead Baseball Instructor
Specializes in Hitting, HitTrax, Defense & Pitching
"I highly recommend 360U! My son loves his lessons with Coach Greg. He is so patient and always positive and has given him so many great tips along with building his confidence."
Jarrett Bednar
360U Lead Baseball Instructor
Specializes in Pitching and Hitting
"Bryce had a great time it is very first session today. Jarrett really knows his stuff! Bryce was eager to use all the things that Jarrett taught him with his new bat we just bought him. Definitely going to be using your facility more in the future! "
Garrett Hietpas
360U Lead Baseball Instructor
Specializes in Hitting & Defense | *season availability includes all summer & winter breaks - current college baseball student-athlete
"Our son really enjoyed working with Garrett last time and can't wait to get another lesson with him!"
Sarah Hammerton
360U Lead Softball Instructor
Specializes in Hitting, Defense & HitTrax
"Luci loved her first lesson! Sarah was perfect for my shy child, and made her feel very comfortable working with her. We will definitely be back to work on her throwing!"
Karson Hesser
360U Lead Baseball Instructor
Specializes in Hitting & Defense
"My son did the defense baseball camp for 8 weeks with Karson. My son was always engaged and his coaches noticed how much he improved. Karson was always positive and in tune with what my son needed to work on. Overall a great experience that I would highly recommend for anyone wanting to improve their mechanics!"
Scott Schreiber
360U Lead Baseball Instructor
Specializes in Advanced Hitting, HitTrax, Offensive Strategy & Mindset
"Schreiber is a one of a kind mentor for our 360U athletes with an incredible amount of baseball experience and knowledge. His resume speaks for itself; but more importantly, his character and genuine desire to help young athletes reach their full potential on and off the field is what sets Scott apart."
-Scott Beyer; 360U Owner, Director of Content Development & Training
Khloe Hinkens
360U Lead Softball Instructor
Specializes in Defense & Hitting
"Khloe is a perfect fit for our 360U Team. She brings an incredible amount of knowledge and experience, along with a unique ability to relate to the athletes on a personal level!" -Maria Stave; 360U Owner
Sophie Hermus
360U Lead Softball Instructor
Specializes in Hitting & Defense
"Sophie is not only an INCREDIBLY gifted athlete on the softball diamond (and plans to continue her DI college career after high school) but is a top notch role model for area athletes training at 360U. We've been fortunate to know Sophie for MANY years, and can personally attest to this." -Maria Stave; 360U Owner
Sydney Wilcox
360U Lead Softball Pitching Instructor
Specializes in Pitching
"We are so happy we finally gave 360u a try! Our daughter is new to travel softball and really wanted to learn how to pitch but she was a little bit intimidated, and we couldn’t help! Sydney was phenomenal- she tailored the lesson to our daughter’s skill level and increased her pitching confidence and enthusiasm for the sport! We’re so excited to sign her up again soon and see how else her skills and, most importantly, her confidence will grow!"
Olivia Baugnet
360U Lead Softball Instructor
Specializes in Hitting, HitTrax & Defense
"Olivia is the exact role model we want our athletes at 360U to strive to emulate. Olivia is one of the most well-rounded and talented people we know, so we couldn't be happier to have her on our 360U Team as a resource and Instructor to young women in the area. Olivia currently plays collegiately and is as impressive on the field as she is off the field!" -Maria Stave; 360U Owner