Our Team
CSA Executive Leadership Team
The CSA Executive Leadership Team provides the vision, strategy, and direction that drive the mission of Colorado Softball Academy forward. With deep roots in the game and a shared passion for empowering female athletes, this team oversees all aspects of CSA’s operations, programming, and long-term growth.
Comprised of former college athletes, seasoned coaches, and experienced professionals, the Executive Leadership Team ensures that every decision is athlete-centered and aligned with our core values:
development, integrity, and community.
Ashlie Rowley
Founder/ President/ Head Coach
Catcher, Univ. of Florida
Riley Plogger
Dir. Futures Leagues,
Head Coach
OF, Utah State Univ./ UNC
Jess Markanich
Dir. Sports Performance,
Head Coach
OF, South Dakota State
Charlie Rowley
Co-Founder, Operations
Assistant Coach
Leadership Council
The CSA Leadership Council is an advisory team made up of former college softball players and CSA coaches who are passionate about developing the next generation of female athletes. With years of high-level playing and coaching experience, our leaders bring unmatched knowledge, mentorship, and energy to everything we do.
From designing our CSA Academy Training curriculum to guiding our teams on and off the field, the Leadership Team is committed to creating a positive, growth-focused environment where athletes are empowered to reach their full potential.
Chris Hutton, Advisor
Lauren Paige Raikes, Advisor, Recruiting Support
Taylor Gentry, Advisor, Administrative Support
MaryBeth Stieber, CSA Head Coach
Dallas Gustafson, CSA Head Coach
Megan Marquardt, CSA Head Coach
Lisa Hodnet, CSA Head Coach
Koa Schumann, CSA Head Coach
Jami Sterkel, CSA Head Coach
Amanda Rutherford, CSA Head Coach
Laura Lunsford, CSA Head Coach
Angie Gardner, CSA Head Coach