Welcome to Tincher Pitching - Charlotte

Train with fundamentals that are unique to YOU.

Proper mechanics are EVERYTHING when it comes to being a successful pitcher. Once establishing a sound foundation, the spin, movement, and location are much easier to control.
Success isn’t just about performance, it’s about longevity. Reduce the risk of injury and keep your pitchers healthy throughout their entire career with proper mechanics.
Not only will we cover mechanics, spin, and movement. I am dedicated to your pitcher as a person first, creating confidence with a positive mindset and so much more regardless of the outcomes inside the circle.

A softball player in a purple uniform is pitching from the mound, holding a yellow ball and wearing a black glove, while an outfielder is in the background on the field.

Two girls practicing softball inside an indoor training facility with a net enclosure, turf flooring, and overhead lighting; one girl throwing a ball and another preparing to catch.

My name is Taylor Waldrop, a full-time pitching instructor in the South Charlotte area with Division 1 playing experience, D3 and D1 coaching experience, and 11 years of instructing pitchers.

I had the privilege of being introduced to Tincher Pitching early, starting lessons with Denny around 8th grade. His commitment to prioritizing pitching adjustments that fit best for my body played a major role in the rest of my athletic career, and continues as I teach my own students. As a member of the Tincher Pitching organization, I am part of a collaborative network of over 100 instructors who are dedicated to continued research and growth.

I believe in a mechanics-first approach, prioritizing healthy movements to create consistency, power, and most importantly, longevity! Each part of the pitch is broken down into bite-size pieces to better understand how, and why each movement is important to the big picture.

Meet Taylor

Hi, my name is Avery Wilson. I am a Union County native and currently a senior at Union Academy. I’ve been playing softball since I was five and started my pitching journey at 8 years old. I have played with several travel clubs through the years and I am blessed to play with the Fury Platinum organization on Fury Platinum X 18U. I have been fortunate to train under gifted instruction and am signed to playing Division 1 softball at Coastal Carolina University. I am a first-time instructor looking forward to helping the next generation of pitchers grow!

Current accomplishments include:

2x State Champion (2023 & 2025)

2025 State Championship MVP

2025 Yadkin Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year

2024 Greater Charlotte Hot Stove Gamer of the Year

2024 District 6 Pitcher of the Year

2024 & 2025 All-Conference

2024 1st team All-State

3x Scholar Athlete (2023-2025)

Meet Avery

What others are saying

Denise L.

Taylor Waldrop has been amazing for my daughter. When we first moved to Charlotte and I was searching for a pitching coach and Taylor was exactly what my daughter needed. The in-depth lessons and attention to each detail has made my daughter excel and ahead of the pitching game. Taylor not only relates to my daughter but will critique in a professional way that my daughter’s little light bulb in her head lights up! We are so thankful we found Taylor and excited to keep working and learning.
Brian M.

My daughter Brielle has been taking lessons from Taylor Waldrop for roughly two years now. I can’t say enough about Taylor and the Tincher method of pitching. Brielle has made significant progress in every aspect of pitching. With Taylor’s coaching, Brielle has improved her accuracy, increased her velocity and expanded her pitch arsenal. Her overall mechanics have improved and Taylor’s coaching have helped Brielle make strides in her strength.
As important as the physical part of the game, Taylor has been instrumental in building Brielle’s confidence and enhancing her ability to handle adverse conditions. I believe that Taylor makes an investment in every player she coaches. She is interested in helping the whole person and she has been such a positive role model for Brielle. I look forward watching my daughter progress under Taylor’s coaching and would recommend her as a coach to anyone.