Welcome to
​Furrey Fastpitch

Furrey Fastpitch was established in 2009 with the dream of helping pitchers reach their goals of competing at the most elite levels of the game.  My mission is "to empower and develop passionate female leaders through the game of softball who will inspire others and create a better world for all."
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Furrey Fastpitch Philosophy
I teach my athletes the safest, most effective, and most up-to-date methods of pitching in today’s game. Every athlete I work with is Motor Preferences tested and coached according to her unique strengths, movement patterns, and abilities because no two pitchers are the same.

Rather than forcing athletes into a one-size-fits-all pitching model, I coach movement that works with the athlete’s body, not against it. This individualized approach helps reduce injury risk, accelerate development, and allow athletes to progress with confidence rather than fear or confusion.

With over twenty years of experience in the sport as a player, umpire, and coach, I have developed a deep understanding of how to break down the mechanics of softball in a way that young athletes can truly understand and apply. I also collaborate daily with some of the very best pitching coaches in the world to ensure your athlete receives accurate, current, and research-backed instruction.

While mechanics matter, my greatest strength is helping athletes believe in themselves. Pitching is physical, but success is built when confidence, trust, and preparation meet opportunity. My goal isn’t just to develop great pitchers; it is to develop confident, resilient young women who are prepared to compete, lead, and succeed at the next level and beyond.

Meet the Coach
Meet the Coach – Gina Furrey Buhse
Coach Gina Furrey Buhse brings a unique blend of elite playing experience, advanced education, and athlete-centered coaching to every pitcher she works with. With over 17 years of playing experience and coaching since 2009, she has dedicated her life to developing not only high-level pitchers, but confident, resilient young women through the game of softball.
She currently serves as the Head Softball Coach at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she leads and mentors student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in safety, individuality, and confidence, with a strong belief that athletes perform best when instruction is tailored to how their bodies move and how their minds learn.
Coach Gina is a graduate of West Vigo High School in West Terre Haute, Indiana, where she established herself as one of the most dominant pitchers in program history. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University, with minors in Nutrition and Health & Human Performance, and completed one year of graduate work in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. She is currently pursuing an associate’s degree in Myoskeletal Massage Therapy and a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, allowing her to integrate biomechanics, recovery, and mental performance into her coaching.
She holds an Elite Pitching Coach Certification through Pauly Girl Fastpitch under professional pitching coach Rick Pauly, is a Motor Preferences Certified Expert, and is McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release trained. These certifications allow her to provide individualized, research-backed instruction focused on both performance and long-term athlete health.
As an athlete, Coach Gina was a four-year varsity letter winner, four-time All-Conference selection, four-time lowest ERA, three-time highest batting average, and a former national pitcher for the Orlando Vice. She also holds multiple school records, including most strikeouts in a season (219), most strikeouts in a career, most shutouts, lowest ERA, most strikeouts in a game (17), and most home runs in both a season and career.
What truly sets Coach Gina apart is her ability to connect with athletes. She understands the physical demands of pitching, the mental pressure of competition, and the importance of confidence. Her goal is not just to develop great pitchers, but to build leaders who trust themselves, compete with purpose, and carry those lessons far beyond the field.

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