14U Temple & 16U Temple / HEAD COACH
KaDedra Temple (KD)
KD has over 16 years of softball experience and is very passionate about educating young athletes on the game of softball. She started her college career at Tennessee Tech where she earned her bachelor's degree in Sports Management with a minor in business. She then finished her softball career at Winthrop University with a masters degree in Arts Administration in 2024. KD's next step is law school! Athletically, she was a recipient of the All Big South Academic Honor Roll Team, 1st Team All Conference, and the Big South All-Tournament Team in 2024.
KD is the head coach of the Palmetto Heat 2030 Spring 2025 team.
ASST COACH
Kyle Harris
Coach Harris is a teacher and head coach for Trosky Academy based out of Rock Hill. He is also the Assistant Varsity Softball Coach at Catawba Ridge High School - a back-to-back 4A State Championship program and just completed a 3-peat after moving up to 5A for the 2025 season.
Kyle has more than 25 years of coaching experience working with athletes at every level from youth to professional. He played four years of college baseball earning his undergrad degree in Health & Physical Education and he holds a Masters Degree in Leadership and Administration as well as Science and Performance Enhancement. Coach Harris is also a former drug-free professional bodybuilder and Ohio State powerlifting record holder.
Kyle and his wife, Kristy, have two daughters: Jaidyn (a rising senior at Catawba Ridge) and Lexi a rising 8th grader who plays for Palmetto Heat 2030.
Coach Harris is an assistant coach for the Palmetto Heat 2030 Spring 2025 team.
14U Temple & 16U Temple / ASST COACH
Elijah Brooks
Coach E played college baseball for the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and finished with a degree in Civil Engineering. He attended Ensworth High School in Nashville, TN lettering in Baseball, Football and Wrestling.
Coach E's emphasis is helping our players navigate life as student athletes as well as improving our players' mental game awareness. He also focuses on strength, conditioning, speed and agility.
Coach E is an assistant coach for the 14U Temple and 16U Temple teams.
SELECT / ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Abby Sagert
With over five years of coaching experience, I bring a deep passion for player development and team success to the softball field. My collegiate career as a catcher included time at the University of Illinois (2018) and Weber State University (2019–2022), where I contributed to two Big Sky Regular Season Championships, one Big Sky Tournament Championship, and two NCAA Women’s College World Series Regional appearances. I also competed at the elite travel level with Lady Lightning Gold Midwest, further sharpening my competitive edge and understanding of the game.
As a coach, my top priority is to develop athletes not only as players but as people. I strive to create an environment where young women gain the confidence, discipline, and resilience needed to succeed both on and off the field. My goal is to equip them with the tools and mindset that will serve them well in life, long after their playing days are over.
Coach Sagert will be coaching the Palmetto Heat Select team with Coach Erin Nelmes in the Summer 2026.
SELECT / ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Erin Nelmes
Started travel ball playing all over the U.S. for the Lady Lightning Gold Midwest. Ranked #138 player in the nation by FloSoftball (2016-2017). Took her collegiate career of 4 years at East Carolina University where she earned her bachelors in Special Education- Adapted curriculum (2018-2021). Due to COVID-19 she took her 5th year at the University of South Florida minoring in Behavior Healthcare (2022). 2018-2022 All-Academic team, 2018 AAC All-Rookie team, multiple AAC Pitcher of the week Honors, Ranks in the Top 10 in Pirate History for career games started and strikeouts. 146 collegiate appearances (93 being starts), 562 total innings pitched, 413 career strikeouts.
Erin is currently a Special Education Teacher and gives private softball/pitching lessons. She has over 16 years of playing experience and 5+ years of coaching experience of all age groups. Erin finds joy in giving back to a sport that has given so much to her. Erin is hoping to give girls the same opportunities and help them love the game of softball. She also enjoys working on the mental side of the game and working as a person first then player mentality. Primarily focusing on teamwork, effort, and positivity.
In her free time, Erin enjoys spending time with her dog and husband, camping, and reading a good book.
Coach Nelmes will be coaching the Palmetto Heat Select team with Coach Abby Sagert in the Summer 2026.
10U / ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Shea Lewis
My name is Shea Lewis and I live in Sharon, SC. I am a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
I grew up playing baseball but converted to playing softball in the seventh grade after making the varsity softball team at York High School where I graduated with the class of 2000. I had everything set to continue my softball career at Gardner-Webb University after High School but God had other plans for me and my next phase of life turned into a full-time job with the York County Sheriff’s Office where I currently work as the supervisor over the Victim Assistance Unit. I have been with the Sheriff’s Office for almost twenty-five years. I continued playing in co-ed and women’s softball leagues and have also coached 8u, 10u and all-stars. I am super excited to begin the journey of coaching travel softball with other people that I have played many years of softball with. I look forward to teaching these athletes not only the fundamentals of the game, but to love the game and have fun while doing it.
10U / ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Heather Moss
I’m married to my husband, Ronnie, and we have a daughter, Kinsley (18), along with two sweet pups, Oakley and Jackson.
Softball has been a big part of my life for many years – not just as a coach, but as a player alongside the other coaches on our team. I’m passionate about this game and even more passionate about helping others grow to love it as much as I do.
Whether on the field or off, I believe in building confidence, teamwork, and having fun every step of the way.
DIRECTOR
Jen Ramsey
Coach Jen began her collegiate softball career at Furman University before transferring to Winthrop University her sophmore year. While earning her bachelor's degree in Computer Science, she was a member of the 1990 Big South Championship team, a three-time All Big South First Team selection, one-time All Big South Tournament First Team selection, and recipient of the Winthrop Student Athlete Leadership Award. Jen has more than 10 years of coaching experience at various age levels.
Coach Jen and her husband, Lee, have two daughters - Maddie (16) and Emmi (13). She is the director of Palmetto Heat Softball and a team manager for the 14U Temple and 16U Select Teams.