Our Founder & Coach

Erika Tapia

Welcome to TAP Softball, where every rep tells a story of growth and ambition. I founded TAP Softball to transform traditional training paradigms using lessons I’ve learned from my own softball journey—from a small border town to fulfilling my dream of representing the University of Arizona.

Why I Started TAP Softball

I created TAP Softball to offer what I wish had been available to me—an environment fostering big dreams and killer work ethic. Now, giving back to the sport that shaped my life, I am driven to empower athletes with personalized, data-driven training accessible to all, regardless of location or background. At TAP Softball, we're not just developing players; we're nurturing the next generation of strong, female leaders.

Commitment to Excellence

At TAP Softball, every session is an opportunity to tap into your potential. Leveraging my collegiate playing experience, coaching experience, and a career in technology and data analysis, I provide tailored training that adapts to each athlete's needs. Our programs are designed to challenge, inspire, and elevate your game, ensuring measurable progress and the flexibility to adjust as needed.

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  • Tharen, WA

    Coach Erika is a thoughtful coach that has a keen eye for individual abilities/talents of fastpitch players. In a short amount of time Coach Erika was able to identify Macy’s quickness and how it could benefit her to switch to the left side and become a slapper. After this analysis, Coach Erika worked with Macy to teach her the basics of slapping and hitting mechanics. Macy is now able to bunt, drag bunt, hit, and chop slap accurately. We are grateful for Coach Erika for bringing skills and confidence out in our daughter that she didn’t know she had.

  • Damian, AZ

    Coach Erika transformed my daughter Alexia's swing and overall game. Her patient and disciplined approach not only improved Alexia's softball skills but also built her confidence, discipline, and leadership on and off the field. By Alexia's freshman year, she was a starting player, hitting with power and consistency. Erika’s focus on fundamentals and accountability has made a lasting impact.

  • Jessica, WA

    Erika has a great understanding of the game of softball. More importantly, she does a great job teaching the fundamentals of the game. My daughter loved working with Erika and she improved tremendously as a pitcher, infielder and hitter under her guidance.

  • Helene, WA

    Coach Erika helped my daughter grow and develop in every aspect of the game. She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in hitting, fielding, and pitching mechanics, which allows her to provide in-the-moment feedback and correction to both new and experienced players. With her help, my daughter significantly increased her pitching velocity and command. She also was able to gain confidence in throwing a variety of pitches. Erika has the ability to push players to stretch and grow through a kind and caring approach. I would strongly recommend her services!

  • Jessica, WA

    My daughter met Erika about a year ago. We signed her up to get her evaluated for her upcoming softball tryout. With in that hour she learned more than she had in the season prior. From the small details to mechanics to just the way she spoke to my daughter, they just connected. Erika has a way with words and teaching that most coaches cannot match.