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Meet Our Fit Kid Sports Coaches!

Doug Deffenbaugh -

Athletic Director

Doug has been working with kids for over 15 years. He has a M.S. in Sports Management, was the Director at Charlotte Sports Center and has been an Athletic Director. He currently is a P.E. teacher and coach at a local charter school.

Grant Mallard -

Charlotte Assistant Coach

Grant has been coaching with Fit Kid Sports for 5 years. He started helping with summer camps while in High School and has also run After School Clinics and Little Tots now as he finishes his college degree.

Brian Bistreich -

Charlotte Assistant Coach

Brian has been coaching youth sports for over 10 years. He has coached school age kids as well as at the high school and college level. He is currently a Varsity volleyball coach at a local private school. Brian’s knowledge and enthusiasm are a great fit for the Little Tots programs.

Adam Wilhite -

Raleigh Head Coach

Adam is starting his 3rd year coaching with Fit Kid Sports. He started helping with clinics and summer camps while in High School and is leading our Raleigh staff as he continues his college degree. Adam’s sports experience and enthusiasm are a great fit for the Little Tots programs.

Daniel Mallard -

Charlotte Head Coach

Daniel is head of the Fit Kid Sports programs. Daniel has been playing sports since he was little. Baseball was his passion and his best sport. Daniel has been coaching clinics and camps with Fit Kid Sports for over 6 years. Daniel has a passion for working with kids, as he also coaches multiple sports with Mallard Creek Optimist.

Lindsy Wagner -

Charlotte Cheer Coach

Lindsy is head of the Fit Kid Cheer programs. She grew up in cheer and dance programs and has competed at very high levels in her career. She now works fulltime teaching dance and cheerleading programs. Lindsy has been with Fit Kid Sports for 6 years, leading our Cheer and Dance and Tumble programs.

Kelly Wilhite -

Charlotte Cheer Coach

Kelly has several years of cheerleading experience. She is a recent graduate of Gardner Webb. Her unique style with children makes her a great add on to the Fit Kid team.

Andrea Sospenzo -

Raleigh Cheer Coach

Andrea is in her 2nd year coaching cheer with Fit Kid Sports. She was captain of her Varsity cheer squad in High School and has competed with a traveling cheer tumble squad for many years. Andrea’s cheer knowledge and fun spirit will fit well with the Little Tots programs.