The History- Est. 2015

Payton Anderson - Co-Founder of The St. Louis Pirates. Payton Enters her 8th Season of Coaching. Payton has led her 18U team to two 3rd place finishes at nationals, along with a 2nd place finish. This will be Payton's 3rd season with the newly formed 16u team. Payton also has Collegiate coaching experience as a former Graduate Assistant for Lindenwood-Belleville University. 

Roni Knittig - Roni is entering her 4th season as a Pirates coach. Roni is the current Head Coach of Fontbonne University. Roni brings so much knowledge and a drive to push our players to be better. Roni specializes in infield work. 

Payton Deakin: Payton is joining us in her 1st year. She is currently a Sophomore at Maryville University, studying psychology. She will bring a fresh new set of eyes to the team and knowledge on the outfield and slapping! 

Darrian Chrzanoski  - Co-Founder of the organization, Darrian brings a vast amount of knowledge and work ethic to the organization.  Darrian prides herself on teaching the fundamentals of the game to young players. She is also the current assistant coach of Fontbonne University. this is Darrian's 6th season at the University. 

Chloe Shamel - Chloe will enter her 4th year of Coaching for the St. Louis Pirates. Chloe brings an extra energy that is needed to the 18u team. She works with catchers and hitters. Chloe is also an alumnus of our Pirates Program as she was graduate of Coach Darrian's 18u team.  

Mia Boyd 

Allison Klaus  

Mckenna Joern - Mckenna a former grad of MOBAP. She specializes in pitching. She is returning for her 3rd season with the Pirates Organization. 

Bella - MOBAP grad of 2024. This is her 2nd season with the pirates. She played the outfield during her playing career and looks forward to passing her knowledge on to players. 

Mary Kruse - Mary a Mizzou grad. She is in her 5th season as a Pirate coach. Mary played for our 18U pirates. Mary was an amazing outfielder that brought the spark to any game or practice she was in. Mary brings that same energy to the field when she coaches.

Alyssa Haile - A JR at Missouri S&T. We are excited to have Alyssa join us in her 3rd  year of coaching select softball. She will bring a spark/energy that can be contagious. She will bring her knowledge from playing select softball with Top Gun/St. Louis Aces 

Layla Fouche - 

Ryhen Mills -