Meet the Coaches!

EMMA CAPUANO

12U Capuano Head Coach (2025-26)
12U Capuano Head Coach (2024-25)
18U Capuano Head Coach (2023-24)
10U Head Coach (2023-24)
18U Capuano Head Coach (2022-23)
16U Capuano Head Coach (2021-22)

Emma is a non-parent coach who joined the Madison Revolution organization in the fall of 2021 coaching 16U Red. Emma grew up in the Madison area and has been playing ball for 18 years and coaching for 8+. She has played ball through West Madison little league, Memorial High school, Waukesha Hurricanes travel team and Edgewood College. Emma has been an assistant coach and head coach to players at the 10U-16U age level. Emma’s goals as a coach are to instill a sense of dedication and determination in her players that they can apply on and off the softball field. Her primary focus is to build a team that will create memories and skills that they will carry into the future.

EMI JANISCH

16U Midwest Head Coach (2025-26)
16U Midwest Head Coach (2024-25)
16U Janisch Head Coach (2023-24)
14U Janisch Head Coach (2022-23)
14U Janisch Head Coach (2021-22)

Emi is a non-parent coach, and is in her fifth year as a head coach with the Revolution. Emi has over 20 years of experience as a softball player, and over 10 years experience as a coach. Emi played for local teams in Verona at the recreation and ASA levels, and played travel ball for the Columbus Xplozion and Waukesha Firebirds from 12U to 18U, where her teams won multiple bids to Class A Nationals. Emi was a catcher, short stop, and first baseman for Verona during high school, and played through college. Emi has coached at the youth level from 8U to 16U for recreational leagues and tournament teams. Emi’s goal as a coach is to instill sportsmanship and fundamental skills that translate throughout a player’s career, and help each player reach their goals. Emi also offers workshops specifically designed for catchers.

SIERRA HERALE

16U Midwest Coach (2025-26)
16U Midwest Assistant Coach (2024-25)
16U Janisch Assistant Coach (2023-24)
14U Janisch Assistant Coach (2022-23)

Sierra is in her third year as a coach with Madison Revolution. Sierra is from Oregon, Wisconsin and grew up playing competitive tournament ball. As a pitcher and a third baseman, Sierra played for Columbus Xplozion and BATS Academy. While playing for Xplozion, Sierra’s team won multiple bids to the USA Class A National Championships. With BATS, Sierra’s team placed 9th at USA Class A Nationals. Sierra and Coach Emi played together on Xplozion for several years, where Sierra was a pitcher and Emi was a catcher. Sierra continues to play fastpitch in the summers, and still pitches regularly. Sierra’s focus as a coach is to create a fun environment where players learn the fundamentals and can grow as players, teammates, and individuals.

DAYNA PILSNER

16U Pilsner Head Coach (2025-26)
14U Pilsner Head Coach (2024-25)
14U Pilsner Head Coach (2023-24)

JOSH BACSKAI

14U Head Coach (2025-26)
13U Head Coach (2024-25)
12U Head Coach (2023-24)
12U Assistant Coach (2022-23)
16U Rank Assistant Coach (2021-22)

Josh is the Head Coach of our 13U team, and the head coach of the Madison LaFollette Varsity Softball Team. Josh has two daughters that play for Revolution, and is no stranger to coaching softball. In 2024, he coached the Madison United high school softball team, comprised of students from Madison East High School and Madison LaFollette.

JUSTIN BLACKBURN

16U/18U Head Coach (2025-26)
18U Head Coach (2024-25)
16U Head Coach (2022-23)
16U Head Coach (2021-22)

MEL HUSE

16U Huse Head Coach (2025-26)
16U Huse Head Coach (2024-25)

Mel is in her second year of coaching softball for Madison Revolution. She is also a Varsity Assistant Coach for the softball team at McFarland High School. Mel is born and raised from Whiteland, IN where she grew up playing softball. Mel was primarily an outfielder while playing, but played some short stop for her high school. She was able to receive her varsity letter 3 out of the 4 years in high school. She was also a part of several softball clubs growing up, including the Indiana Gators where she received incredible opportunities. While on the Indiana Gators, Mel was exposed to high level softball where the team competed in PGF & ASA tournaments. Mel was able to also play softball at the next level at Indiana Wesleyan University. While on IWU’s softball team, she was able to be a part of the NAIA World Series. Mel believes softball provides incredible life lessons that translate off the field. She hopes to bring her experience and heart to influence and empower this next generation of young women.

MIKAYLA ARMATOSKI

11U Armatoski Head Coach (2025-26)
10U Head Coach (2024-25)

Mikayla is entering her second year as a head coach with Madison Revolution and brings five years of coaching experience to the program. A Columbus, Wisconsin native, she grew up playing travel softball for 11 years with Wisconsin Xplozion, Wisconsin Bandits, and Rock River Stix. She continued her career at Lakeland University until her junior year, when she decided to hang up her cleats and begin her coaching journey. Mikayla is excited to share her passion for the game and help the next generation of athletes develop their skills on and off the field

RUSS BERCIER

Russ is one of the founders of Madison Revolution, and was a head coach for the club for three years. Russ is also the former President of the Revolution, and continues his involvement with the club by planning and organizing clinics and training opportunities for Revolution players and coaches. Russ has extensive coaching experience, and has been involved with coaching youth softball and baseball for over ten years.

BEAST BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

The Revs are proud to work with Beast Baseball/Softball in Middleton. Beast offers baseball and softball players professional instruction in all facets of the game. Beast specializes in teaching athletes how to move better and in turn, play the game better. Beast also offers HITTRAX analysis to review and improve your swing!

To reach out about reserving space or individual training, visit the Beast Website!

IN THE GROVE ATHLETICS

Revolution is proud to partner with In The Grove Athletics in Stoughton/Cottage Grove, WI, for indoor practice space throughout the off-season. ITG also offers individual and group lessons!

To reach out about individual training or space, visit the ITG website!

JAY REDDERS

Jay offers softball instruction to all ages and levels at Hitters Sportsplex in Middleton. Jay has over 20 years of coaching experience in coaching at the high school and youth levels. Revolution and Jay have partnered up to offer our players multiple hitting clinics throughout the off season. In addition, Jay offers private and small group sessions for hitters, pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders.

To reach out to Jay about private training, email him at jredders@reddersbaseball.com!

LINDSEY SOKOLOSKI

Lindsey, or Coach Soko, is a hitting instructor at and Co-Owner of Soko Softball, a softball ONLY facility based out of New Berlin, WI. Lindsey played softball for a total of 17 years, including four years playing Division 1 softball at the University of Texas at El Paso. During her sophomore year of college, Lindsey was NCAA’s Toughest in the Nation to strikeout, finishing the season with 136 at bats and only one strikeout.

Lindsey takes a different approach to teaching hitting. She focuses on form while also focusing on the mental and visual aspects of hitting. Good hitters have more than great form; they have strong minds, exceptional focus, and they see the game differently. Lindsey loves working with young players, and works with many Revs players on an individual basis!

If you are interested in booking lessons with Coach Soko or have any questions, you can visit her website here or send her an email at sokosoftball@gmail.com.