TEAM 2030 / 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.
TEAM 2030 / 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.
TEAM 2030 / 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 Palmetto Heat 2030 Spring 2025 team.
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 Fall 2025.
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 Fall 2025.
TEAM 2029 / ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Madison Bryant
Madison Bryant is the head softball coach at York Middle School, bringing a strong passion for the game and years of experience both on and off the field. Madison played for a variety of competitive travel softball teams and served as the starting shortstop and slap hitter for York Comprehensive High School. She continued her education at Winthrop University, earning a degree in Special Education.
Now, Madison combines her love for teaching and softball to mentor young players and build a competitive program at York Middle School. She currently lives in York with her fiancée and golden doodle puppy, Hattie.
TEAM 2029 / ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Kelci Brown
•Assistant Coach – YCHS Varsity
•Many accolades including Region 5 AA Player of the Year; Offensive Player of the Year
•Pitcher and slap hitter for Erskine University
•Physical Therapy
More information to come on Coach Brown ...
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.
10U / ASSISTANT COACH
BROOKE RAMSEY
I am 29 years old, born and raised here in York, SC. I started playing softball as a child and continued to play throughout my High School years at York Comprehensive High School. I played softball year-round with travel teams, recreation teams and YCHS Softball. I still currently play Adult Co-Ed and Women’s softball!
8U / HEAD COACH
Katie Henderson
Katie Henderson serves as the Head Coach for the 8u, bringing a strong foundation of playing and coaching experience to the program. A former junior college pitcher at The University South Carolina - Salkehatchie, Henderson played two years at the collegiate level, where she developed her competitive edge and deep understanding of the game; before laying down her gloves and cleats due to a back injury.
Before joining Palmetto Heat, Coach Henderson built her coaching resume at multiple levels of the sport, including 10U, 12U, 14U, and high school levels. Her leadership and player development skills have guided numerous athletes on their paths to reach their goals, including several who have gone on to play at the collegiate level.
Known for her hands-on coaching style and emphasis on fundamentals, Henderson is passionate about helping players grow on and off the field. She strives to teach hard work, discipline, and team culture to help shape the next generation.
In her free time Katie likes to spend time with her field trial dogs, on the water, or traveling to somewhere new.
8U / ASSISTANT COACH
Corey Walters
Coach Walters was an avid baseball player in his youth playing year around through his high school varsity career at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, SC. His playing career continued for several years after in men's wood bat leagues when then landed him in the world of fastpitch softball in a men's league where he most notably pitched and caught.
He has coached baseball and just finished his second season as an 8U softball coach in the York Recreational youth league.
Coach Walters and his wife, Tori, have two children - Vander (4) and Avyn (8). He is serving as the assistant coach for Palmetto Heat 8U to begin their season in the Fall of 2025.
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 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 (15) and Emmi (13). She is the director of Palmetto Heat Softball and a team manager for the Palmetto Heat 2030 Spring 2025 team.