Our Cutting Edge Alumni
At Cutting Edge, our commitment to excellence has propelled us to become the leading training facility in the Bay Area, with a proven track record of developing D-1 collegiate players. Under the guidance of our owner and veteran pitching instructor, Leann Emery, and our dedicated staff, we have had the privilege of nurturing talented athletes to reach top levels in their softball careers. Their success is a testament to the quality of our program and the dedication we pour into every player who walks through our doors.
Tori Nyberg
Assistant Coach, Pitching - Stanford University
Cutting Edge Student 1992-2000
National Assistant Coach of the Year / Stanford - 2023
San Mateo Hall of Fame Inductee - 2011
Pac 10 Player of the Week Honors at Stanford
First Team All-State Pitcher Honors
All-State Records 35 wins (E.R.A. of 0.22)
All State 108 Consecutive Shutout Innings
2 Consecutive CCS Championships
MVP of San Mateo League
CCS Co-Player of the Year - 1999
Tori Nyberg is entering her seventh season as pitching coach for Stanford. Her impact has been pivotal in Stanford's softball success. In 2022, the team achieved its best season since 2013, with Nyberg's guidance elevating the pitching unit. Her coaching in 2021 led to an exceptional season, and Tori guided Stanford to its first NCAA Tournament since 2013 in 2019. Her coaching career also boasts achievements at Northwestern, contributing to Big Ten titles and NCAA recognition. A former standout player herself, Tori's impact endures, shaping softball history.
Cutting Edge Student 1999-2007
Big 10 Player of the Week - 2008, 2010
Penn State Athlete of the Week - 2008
NFCA All-Great Lakes Region 1st Team - 2008
Penn State Team Caption - 2009, 2010, 2011
Big Ten All Academic Honors - 2009, 2010
MHAL 1ST Team All League - 2004, 2005, 2006
Jackie Hill
While pitching for the Penn State Nittany Lions in 2010, Jackie retired 211 batters with strikeouts, the 3rd highest record in the school’s history.
Cutting Edge Student 1997-2005
California First Team "All State" Team - 2004
Cal-Hi Female Athlete of The Year - 2004
Mercury News Senior Athlete of the Year - 2004
Mercury News Junior Athlete of the Year - 2003
San Mateo Player of the Year - 2003, 2004
2X 1st Team All League (CCS) - 2003, 2004
Jerrica Castagno
Jerrica led Carlmont High School to 3 league championships, two CCS DII crowns and 1 CCS DI Title. She holds the record at 657 for the most shutouts and the lowest consecutive ERA’s (2002-2004) in the history of the Carlmont Softball Program. She went on to be a stand-out pitcher for the Santa Clara Broncos.