staff
Cheyanne Masterson
owner/coach
Cheyanne is a full-time softball instructor based in the Sioux Falls area. She coaches SD High School Softball as an Assistant Coach for West Central High School along with coaching for TSC Thunder, a travel summer team.
In college, Cheyanne played third base for South Dakota State University (2020-2024). During that time, the Jacks won four-straight regular season Summit League Championships.
Before college, Cheyanne played for West Central High School along with the Sioux Falls Steel during the summer.
Recent Accomplishments
South Dakota High School Assistant Coach of the Year (2025)
South Dakota HS Class A State Champions (West Central High School 2025)
sydney nelson
coach
Sydney brings a strong softball background, including four years at Minnesota State Mankato, along with a passion for helping athletes grow both on and off the field. Sydney specializes in infield and hitting training with athletes of all ages.
Before college, Sydney played for Beresford High School along with the South Dakota Renegades.
When she is not coaching softball, Sydney is also a full-time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist.
Tori Kniesche
coach
Tori spent four years playing for South Dakota State (20-24) as a dominant pitcher. She has a passion for developing pitchers through power mechanics and moving pitching. Tori has an incredible amount of pitcher IQ she cannot wait to share with her athletes.
Following her playing career, Tori stayed on staff for the Jackrabbits as a graduate assistant (24-26).
When she is not coaching softball, Tori is training to become a Childlife Specialist.
Izzi parsons
coach
Izzi spent her high school career playing for West Central High School. Following her high school career, Izzi went on to play for North Dakota State College of Science. During her first season with the Wildcats, she won the NJCAA National Championship. She was also awarded the New Balanced/NFCA Gold Shoe Award for swiping 64 bases in 68 attempts.
As a current student-athlete, she cannot wait to share her valuable knowledge about recruiting and life as a college athlete.
