Joe Callaway - 16A Callaway Coach Callaway is the Head Coach for the Valley Stompers 16A - Callaway team.  He brings a wealth of knowledge as an experienced Head Varsity High School Coach and and 18 Gold Head Coach.  In addition to his work on the field with the Valley Stompers "A" and Stompers "B" teams, Coach Callaway gives individual and team lessons as well as clinics to coaches. He is known as a coach that will meet each player wherever they are at, and take them to the next level.  His teaching philosphy is centered in the concept that coaches need to coach not just a player's mind and body but also their heart and soul. Coach Callaway has coached every level of softball from T-Ball through 18 Gold and High School Varsity.  He has over 20 years experience coaching in the Stompers and Valley Stompers travel softball organization.  He is currently in his 3rd year as the Head Varsity Coach at California High School in San Ramon and previously spent 8 years as the Head Varsity Coach at Monte Vista High School in Danville.   Coach Callaway has twice been named the East Bay Softball Coach of the Year, in 2004 by the Contra Costa Times and in 2005 by the ANG News Group.  He was inducted into SRVGAL's Hall of Fame in 2003 for his long term commitment and contributions to both the league and the game. Coach Callaway also serves as SRVGAL’s VP of Program Development.  He is responsible for the training and development of all coaches and players both on the field and at their indoor Academy.  In addition to teaching softball skills to individuals and teams, he gives numerous clinics each year to both players and coaches.  He is also the administrator and coordinator for all age groups of the Stomper and Valley Stomper travel programs.

Don Emerson - 14A Emerson Coach Emerson is the Head Coach of the 2013 Valley Stomper 14A – Emerson team.  This team will be made up primarily of 8th graders but some 9th graders may be rostered as well.  Coach Emerson has 10 years experience as a softball coach at the Recreational, Travel Ball, and Junior Varsity levels.  Most recently he has been the Assistant Coach for the Valley Stompers 12A team.  In 2002 and 2003 Coach Emerson was the Assistant Coach for the California High JV team.  During that time he also served as an Assistant Coach with the Lady Hustle 14s. Coach Emerson is not just a coach, but also a player.  He has played men’s fastpitch softball for 25 years.  His playing experience also includes two years of Junior College baseball at Ohlone Junior College (1980 and 1981) as well as two years of College baseball at Cal State Hayward (1982 and 1983).

Steve Renfro - 12A Renfro Steve Renfro is the Head Coach of the Valley Stomper 12A - Renfro team.  Coach Renfro has 10 years experience as a softball coach at the Recreational / Travel Ball / and High School Varsity level.  In addition to his work as a youth softball coach, Steve also serves as a member of the Executive Board for the San Ramon Valley Girls Athletic League. Coaching Experience: 2011 to Present - Cal High Asst. Varsity Coach with Joe Callaway 2011 to Present - Valley Stompers 12A Manager/Head Coach 2011 - Valley Stompers 16A Manager/Head Coach 2010 - Monte Vista JV Asst. Coach with Jim Parlanti/Louie Grecco 2010 - Stompers 14B Manager/Head Coach 2009 - Stompers 14B Manager Coach with Mandy Loushin Panthers 14U Asst. Coach with Monahan/Humphrey 2005-2010 SRVGAL Head Coach Membership: SRVGALExecutive Board (member since 2009) National Federation of High School Assc. National Fastpitch Coaches Assc. ASA - NSA - USSSA Certifications & Additional Training: ASA (ACE Level 4) NFHS Softball Excellence Candrea National Coaching School 2009