Welcome to
HRM Travel Softball

Where Collegiate-Level Development
Meets Travel Softball

With Former ACC & Division I Coaches Leading the Way

~Home Run Mindset~

Built Different On Purpose.

Built and led by former ACC Division I coaches where collegiate-level standards,
athlete development, mindset, and leadership come together.


The Home Run Mindset

It’s not just about
hitting home runs.
It’s a way of thinking, training, and showing up
— on the field and in life —
with belief, boldness, and intentional preparation.

Our Mission

HRM Travel Softball is built on a collegiate-level development philosophy rooted in intentional athlete development, leadership, mindset, and long-term growth both on and off the field. Led by former ACC and Division I coaches Patrick and Jennifer Swift, HRM combines high-level softball instruction with confidence training, accountability, communication, and mental performance development.

At HRM, high expectations are matched with high support. We teach and challenge athletes to compete with confidence, communicate effectively, lead with character, and respond to pressure and adversity with resilience. Through individualized development, softball IQ training, leadership development, and game-based learning, HRM is committed to helping athletes grow into confident players, teammates, and leaders.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Collegiate-Level Development Led by Former ACC and Division I Coaches

  • Small Group and Individualized Player Development Based on Each Athlete’s Specific Needs

  • Individual Athlete Technology + Data Profiles with Ongoing Coach Communication and Feedback

  • Team Practices Focused on Competition, Game Play, and Game Development

  • Softball IQ + In-Game Decision-Making Development

  • Leadership + Mindset Development

  • Confidence, Pressure, and Mental Performance Training

  • Speed, Agility, and Softball-Specific Movement Training

  • Athlete Journaling + Development Tracking

  • Long-Term Athlete Development Focused on Preparation, Confidence, and Growth Beyond the Game

The HRM Standard

HRM Fastpitch is committed to building competitive regional-level teams for athletes who want to train, compete, and develop at a higher standard.

We are looking for athletes and families who are motivated, coachable, competitive, and committed to continual growth both on and off the field. Our teams are built around preparation, softball IQ, confidence under pressure, strong team culture, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

With collegiate-level coaching experience, individualized development, and an intentional training environment, HRM continues to establish itself as a different kind of travel softball experience — one centered around long-term development, competitive excellence, and building confident athletes prepared for the next level.

Led by Former
ACC & Division I Coaches

HRM Fastpitch is led by Jennifer and Patrick Swift, former NCAA Division I softball coaches with more than 20 years of collegiate coaching and athlete development experience at NC State and Saint Francis University. Jennifer served as Head Coach at both programs, while Patrick coached alongside her as an assistant coach throughout their collegiate careers. After years of building nationally competitive programs and mentoring athletes at the highest levels of college softball, the Swifts created HRM to provide a different kind of travel softball experience — one centered around development, mindset, leadership, and preparing athletes for success both on and off the field.

HRM Travel Softball is built around an intentional balance of development, competition, training, and long-term player growth. Below is an overview of our practice structure, seasonal schedule, and competitive approach throughout the year.

Practices

  • Fall practices begin in August and continue through the final November tournament

  • Spring training begins indoors in January and continues through early June for 12U and late July for 14U

  • Training schedules generally include two sessions per week incorporating team practices, small group instruction, and individualized development

  • Indoor training facilities are utilized throughout the year to support consistent player development regardless of weather conditions

Tournament Schedule & Competition

  • Fall season runs September through November

  • Spring/Summer season runs March through early June for 12U and late April through July for 14U

  • August is intentionally reserved for recovery, preparation, and transition into the upcoming fall season

  • Tournament schedules primarily include competitive events throughout the Triangle region, Virginia, and South Carolina, including select overnight tournament weekends

Meet the Coaches

One Team. One Mission. One Mindset.

Patrick & Jennifer Swift

HRM Travel Softball is led by longtime coaching duo Jennifer and Patrick Swift, who bring more than 20 years of collegiate coaching, recruiting, and player development experience along with a shared passion for helping young women grow with confidence both on and off the field.

Jennifer Swift is the creator of The Home Run Mindset™ and former Head Coach at both NC State and Saint Francis University, where she built nationally ranked offenses and led programs to conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. Patrick Swift began his coaching career in college baseball before transitioning to softball in 2012 so he and Jennifer could coach side by side while raising their three daughters. He coached alongside Jennifer at both Saint Francis and NC State, becoming known for his work in technology integration, recruiting strategy, defensive development, and building detail-oriented team systems.

While collegiate coaching was their profession, Jennifer and Patrick intentionally never pushed softball on their three daughters despite spending much of their lives around the game. Over time, however, their daughters became inspired by the confident, strong young women they watched their parents coach and eventually asked to learn the game themselves.

As their daughters continued growing in the sport, the Swifts also began recognizing a growing development gap within softball after years of coaching at the collegiate level. They saw more and more players arriving to college physically talented, yet often unprepared for the demands of the game itself — including softball IQ, confidence under pressure, communication, leadership, resilience, and the consistency required to succeed at higher levels of competition.

That realization, combined with their passion for coaching their own children, became the foundation of HRM Travel Softball — a program rooted in faith, family, mindset, leadership, and intentional long-term player development. Today, HRM combines collegiate-level experience with a modern approach to softball development designed to help players grow with confidence, compete with purpose, and become more prepared for both the game and life beyond it.

Justin & Kristel Stiles

When Jennifer and Patrick Swift first moved to North Carolina around the same time as Kristel and Justin, the two families quickly crossed paths through youth softball. Kristel and Justin coached the Swifts’ youngest daughter, Charliana, for two seasons, and during that time, what stood out most was not only their knowledge and passion for the game, but the way they connected with players, taught with intention, and created a positive and competitive team environment. Charliana absolutely loved playing for them, and it quickly became clear to the Swifts that Kristel and Justin brought the kind of energy, care, and leadership they believed young athletes need within youth sports.

As the families grew closer both on and off the field, the Swifts quickly realized Kristel and Justin shared many of the same values and beliefs they felt were important in youth softball — development over shortcuts, accountability, communication, confidence, strong fundamentals, and genuine care for the athletes and families involved. That shared vision ultimately led to Kristel and Justin becoming part of the foundation of HRM Travel Softball.

As parents of four athletes — ages 21, 20, 19, and 12 — Kristel and Justin have spent years deeply involved in youth sports and athlete development. Their coaching journey began in San Diego, California, where they coached their older children through Little League, All-Stars, and multiple district and regional championship runs before eventually launching their own travel baseball organization. Their oldest daughter now plays collegiate softball, continuing the family’s deep connection to athlete development and competitive sports.

As their youngest daughter began playing softball, they quickly recognized the importance of creating a more intentional environment for player development, confidence, and long-term growth.

Today, Kristel and Justin bring years of coaching experience, energy, and passion to HRM Travel Softball. Coaching alongside the Swifts, they help create a positive, disciplined, and competitive environment where players are challenged to grow not only as athletes, but also as teammates, leaders, and young women both on and off the field.

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