Administration
Founded in 2015, our organization was created with the mission of helping players of all levels reach their full potential. We take great pride in delivering top-tier fitness and skill development programming, made possible through our strong partnership with the Rhode Island Softball Academy (RISA). RISA provides all programming and specialized training for NESC teams, ensuring our athletes receive the best development opportunities available.
The addition of Coach Ben Harding in the summer of 2021 was a pivotal moment for our program. His leadership and expertise were the missing pieces that elevated our success to the next level.
We are proud to be one of the only programs in the state that owns and operates its own dedicated facility, used exclusively by NESC teams. In addition, we call two locations home: West Kingston Park in South Kingstown and Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, RI.
Lu Frias
Credentials:​​
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Owner & Director Rhode Island Softball Academy "RISA"
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Head Coach Softball MSC Academy Middle School
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Director of Training & Development NESC - Present
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Director of Training & Development East Bay Rec. - Present
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V.P Softball Woonsocket LL. Present
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Pitching Instructor
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Hitting Instructor
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Slapping Instructor
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NASM Youth Exercise Specialist
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(C P T) Lic # 1200482533
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Full-time student @ CCRi
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Fine Arts Major
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Accredited Interscholastic Coach
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NFHS Rhode Island State Component
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The US. Army Paratrooper 82nd Airborne
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ASA ACE
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American Coaching Academy
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CPR/AED, Concussion & First Aid
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Over 20 years of Amateur Playing & Team Experience
Coaching Experience:​
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Head Coach NESC 16U Present
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Head Coach NESC 14U Present
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Head Coach NESC 12U Present
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ASA 10U Open RI State Champion 2025
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ASA 10U C RI State Champion 2024
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ASA 10U C RI State Champion 2023
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Division 2 Runner-up RI, State Championship 2022 Mt. Hope
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Instructor Pitchers & Catchers Varsity Mt. Hope H.S 2022-2024
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Head Coach Kickemuit M.S. - 2022-2024
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Instructor Pitchers & Catchers Bristol Warren School District - 2022-2024
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Tournament Director
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Pitchers & Catchers Coach 18U Select 2018/2019
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Ass. Coach 16U National Team Bombers Elite 2017-2018
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Amateur Boxer Heavyweight division 2014-2017
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Boxing instructor
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2016 - Lady Sting Manager 14U Softball
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2015 - Synergy Manager 12U Softball
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2013 - RI, Swatt Softball
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Starting Pitcher James Monroe H.S North Hills CA,1996
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Starting Pitcher San Fernando H.S San Fernando CA,1995
Ben Harding
Credentials:​​​
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Head Coach Softball Broad Rock Middle School - Present
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Head Coach NESC 12U Present
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Head Coach NESC 10U Present
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Head Coach NESC 8U Present
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ASA 10U Open RI State Champion 2025
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ASA 10U C RI State Champion 2024
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ASA 10U C RI State Champion 2023
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Director NESC
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NESC Coach of the Year 2023
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Division 1 High School Coach JV (NKHS) 2020-2021
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Accredited Interscholastic Coach
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NFHS RI State Component Certified
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ASA/USA Softball ACE Certified
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First Aid Certified
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Concussion In Sports Certified
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COVID-19 Coaches/Admin. Certified
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CPR/AED Cardiac Arrest Certified
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SafeSport Certified
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Specializes in the younger groups 10U
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Over 10 years of Coaching & Team Management Experience
Alisha Harding
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Administration Director NESC
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Assistant Tournament Director
(401) 741-2124
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Rebecca Gwaltney
Head Coach 10U Black
rebeccagwaltney@gmail.com
Charlene Ferreira
Director NESC East Bay
caferreira131@gmail.com
Coaching Staff
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