OBP Softball Program
Softball teams and athletes are now able to practice with our specialized programming and experienced trainers. This hands-on approach helps players build confidence, improve teamwork, and develop a deeper understanding of the importance of every practice and their individual growth.
Coaches can schedule practices at OBP and let our expert trainers run the full session. Players benefit from focused fundamentals first — throwing, catching, hitting mechanics, fielding positioning, and base running — while also being challenged with competitive, game-like scenarios that sharpen skills and game awareness. At the same time, coaches get to observe how a former D1 player and coach structures and leads effective, high-level practices.
OBP Training Options
OBP Team Practice
Softball teams can now practice with our experienced trainers using our specialized programming. This hands-on approach helps players build confidence and teamwork on the field. Coaches can schedule practices at OBP and let our expert trainers run the full session for you. Players will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of every practice and their individual development, while coaches get to see how a former D1 player and coach structures and leads effective, high-level practices.
Turf rental, cage rental, and equipment included.
This program focuses on Local youth, and High School teams.
Can only be booked by contacting
EMAIL: info@obpcanton.com
CALL OR TEXT: (781)488-7100
OBP Athlete Sessions
Our sessions are open events where athletes can come train together with a group of players and our experienced trainers. Sessions are scheduled based on trainer availability and deliver focused, high-quality instruction when it matters most.
Upcoming softball sessions — including skill-specific training, hitting & pitching sessions, fielding & throwing sessions, and specialty development programs — are posted in our account portal. Both girls and boys softball sessions are offered.
OBP Batting Cage Rentals
OBP offers three batting cages perfect for softball teams and individual athletes. Each tunnel measures 60 x 12 feet. Cage 1 is available with HitTrax and captures and analyzes key metrics such as exit velocity, launch angle, distance, spin rate, and pitch velocity.
Cage 1
$60 for a 30 minute single rental.
$80 for a 60 minute single rental.
Cage 2, 3
$30 for a 30 minute single rental.
$50 for a 60 minute single rental.
Up to 3 guests plus coach per visit sharing any single rented cage.
For combined rentals of multiple cages, the maximum is 12 players + 1 coach. If your group is larger than 12 players, please contact OBP directly to arrange a full turf rental.
OBP Lessons
Individual athletes benefit from more targeted one-on-one sessions with our experienced trainers. These private lessons focus on fundamentals first — throwing, catching, hitting mechanics, fielding positioning, and base running — while also challenging athletes with competitive, game-like scenarios to sharpen skills and game awareness.
Both girls and boys softball sessions are offered.
For more details, see the trainers’ bios below to contact them.
Softball Trainers
Maddy Carpe, OBP Softball Director
Maddy Carpe has a complete utility type experience from playing multiple positions to coaching at the collegiate level. She specializes in Hitting, Fielding, and Catching.
- Harvard University coaching staff (2 years), Defensive Specialist Assistant Coach. In addition to leading defensive efforts, she was instrumental in hitting preparation and recruiting.
- Boston College (2020-2023) Co-Captain
But OBP thinks her most impressive accomplishments:
- The Eagle Award, which reflects Boston College’s mission to learn, seek truth, and live with purpose
- The Welles Crowther Patch, awarded to the player who best represents BC’s motto: Men and Women
Maddy is an exceptional coach, and person. OBP is excited to have her talent. Maddy will provide Offense, Defense and specialize in catching instruction. For 1:1 instruction she can be reached directly at carpe.maddy@gmail.com for lessons.
Pitching with Peyton
Peyton Schnackenberg brings high-level playing experience as a
- five-year NCAA Division I pitcher.
- Syracuse University (2019)
- Boston College (2020-2022)
- Villanova (2023)
- Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete
- All-BIG EAST Academic Team.
- March 20, 2022, she threw a complete-game, eight-inning, one-hit victory in an upset over Florida State.
- 2018 PGF All-American
Peyton brings a competitive edge, a deep understanding of the game, and a passion for helping young athletes grow both on and off the field.
For 1:1 instruction she can be reached directly at info@obpcanton.com for lessons.
Mental Performance Training
Mental Performance with Hannah
Hannah Slike brings a unique blend of elite athletic experience and a deep understanding of the psychological principles of performance. She specializes in mental performance coaching for athletes.
- Former four-year starter and two-year team captain at Boston College in the highly competitive ACC.
- Standout catcher and utility player who earned All-ACC and NFCA All-Region honors.
- Currently pursuing a Master’s in Sports Psychology at Florida State University, where she serves as a Graduate Assistant for the FSU Softball team.
- Working toward certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
OBP thinks her most impressive accomplishments are her rare combination of high-level playing experience and advanced training in sports psychology, giving her the ability to truly connect with athletes on both a performance and personal level. Hannah is an exceptional coach and person. OBP is excited to have her talent on board. She offers both team and individual mental performance sessions to help athletes train their minds to reach peak performance.
For 1:1 mental performance sessions, she can be reached directly at Hes25b@fsu.edu
Plan for the Summer!
OBP is excited to offer drop-in camps during selected weeks this summer. Whether you're looking for a single day or need activities for an entire week, explore our options!