Meet the nation coaches

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Grew up in Southern California where I played for USA Athletics. I graduated from the University of Utah with a major in psychology minor in strategic communication and emphasis in criminology. I played softball at the U where I was a team captain. Almost every appearance being at 1st base, with a couple at 2nd , and 3rd.

Coach Bailey Moore graduated from Utah Valley University in 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing a Master's of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Utah. Bailey played for the Wolverines from 2013-2017. At UVU, she was a member of the WAC championship and NCAA regional qualifying team in 2014. At UVU, Bailey is the program's all-time leader in total appearances, innings pitched, games finished, batters faced, and groundouts drawn. Since graduating in 2017, Bailey has been a pitching coach for the White Pine High School softball team in Ely, NV who won the 2018 2A Northern Nevada Division Championship and 2A Nevada State Championship. In 2019, they were 2A Nevada State Runners-up.  Coach Bailey works with all pitchers in the Nation organization.

Coach Emily Harris has 18 years of softball experience. Emily played for Wasatch High School, setting the home run record for the school and playing first base for the varsity team. She went on to play first base for the Colorado Northwestern Spartans, while earning her associates degree. Following her college career she coached for 3 years at Wasatch High School. Coach Emily’s goals for softball players include learning and enjoying the game while building life lessons, such as teamwork, determination and accountability.

Coach Sharee McBraun (Fonoti) is originally from Ewa Beach, Hawaii. She earned a full-ride scholarship to play softball at the University of Utah from 2005-2009, where she was the only Ute to start and play in every single game during her 4 years there. Sharee played shortstop and added depth offensively to the lineup as a power hitter and her short game versatility at the plate. She has a true passion for defense, evidenced by her smooth hands, strong arm, and quick footwork. Amy Hogue describes Sharee as a true gamer and relentless competitor. Sharee was voted team captain by her teammates her Senior year at the U, earned All-academic Honors each of her 4 years, and was awarded Utah defensive player of the year her Freshman year. During her Sophomore season, Sharee was second on the team in home runs, helped her team earn the Mountain West Conference Championship, and placed 2nd in Regionals, behind the University of Texas. Sharee was recruited at the Fireworks tournament in Aurora, Colorado. Sharee also played on a Hawaii Select team in college, and played against the USA Softball Team. After college, Sharee was offered the opportunity to play overseas, but decided to begin her career instead.

In 2008, Sharee earned her Bachelors Degree in Parks and Recreation with an emphasis in Sports Management. While at the U, she also completed a one-year internship as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. For the past 10 years, Sharee has taught private lessons, camps, and clinics for players of all skill levels. Her successful coaching career began 5 years ago as an assistant coach at West High School. After 3 seasons at West High, she transitioned into accelerated softball and coached for the Utah Firecrackers organization for 2 years. 

Sharee then moved on to start the Nation Softball Organization.  After 8 short months with a successful first year organization, The Her Goal Your Goal foundation has made Sharee the first Softball Ambassador to help enhance female athletics. 

Sharee has gained valuable experience over the years as a coach. Her favorite part is seeing how excited her players get when things click, and they realize their unlimited potential and are proud of their hard work. Sharee enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for softball and is motivated to develop these young athletes into great players, but most importantly, into strong and confident YOUNG WOMEN!