The Ocean State Outlaws Softball Program is built on a training and development-first philosophy focused on developing complete softball players and confident young student-athletes. We believe success comes from building strong fundamentals, understanding the game, developing softball IQ, and learning how to compete with confidence.
Our coaching staff brings experience from the travel, high school and collegiate levels, as well as playing experience at all levels, creating an environment where athletes are challenged to train, learn and grow Through structured, skill-specific practices, simulated game situations and classroom-style instruction, we teach players not only how to play the game, but why.
We are committed to helping every student-athlete reach her potential while developing the skills, knowledge, confidence and character needed for her next level, both on and off the field.
More than a team. A commitment to excellence.
8U Coaches
Head Coach – Kyle
Coach Kyle has been coaching baseball since 2007, working with athletes ranging from T-Ball through high school varsity. Throughout his coaching career, he has coached six All-Star teams, including three 9–10-year-old teams and three 11–12-year-old teams. In 2025, he was also a member of the coaching staff for Woonsocket High School’s Varsity State Championship team.
Coach Kyle places a strong emphasis on the mental side of the game, teaching athletes that preparation, confidence, and understanding the game are just as important as physical skill. His coaching philosophy is built around respect, hard work, determination, and having fun while developing athletes both on and off the field.
12U Coaches
Head Coach – Coach Cailene Dupras
Coach Cailene recently graduated from Curry College, where she played three years of collegiate softball after beginning her collegiate career at Hilbert College. She brings more than 15 years of playing experience, along with two years of coaching experience at the 16U level and experience providing private catching lessons.
Passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with younger athletes, Coach Cailene enjoys helping players develop their skills, build confidence, and grow their love for the game. She is excited to bring her energy and experience to the 12U level while helping each player grow both on and off the field.
Assistant Coaches – Coach AJ
14U Coaches
Head Coach – Coach Katie C.
Coach Katie Costa has been coaching softball since 2015, with experience at the travel, high school, and collegiate levels. She began her collegiate coaching career at Rhode Island College in 2018 before coaching at Wheaton College, Bridgewater State University, Bryant University (NCAA Division I), and Anna Maria College. She is currently an assistant coach at Nichols College.
At the high school level, Coach Katie served as an assistant varsity and head JV coach at her alma mater, Cranston West, where she led the JV team to a Rhode Island State Championship in 2018. At the collegiate level, she has helped lead teams to conference championship appearances, including a runner-up finish at Bridgewater State and a second-place finish in the America East Conference at Bryant.
Coach Katie has also spent more than a decade coaching travel softball, working with athletes from the 14U level through showcase competition. She has helped numerous student-athletes continue their softball careers at the collegiate level and is passionate about player development, competition, and preparing student-athletes for the next level.
Assistant Coaches – Coach Hailey M. Coach Hailey K. and Coach Andi D.
16U Coaches
Head Coach – Coach Jay Barber
Coach Barber brings more than six years of softball teaching and coaching experience to the Ocean State Outlaws. His coaching philosophy is centered on developing each player as an individual, recognizing that every athlete has a different personality, learning style, and approach to the game.
Coach Barber prides himself on adapting his communication and teaching methods to each player while focusing on fundamentals, mechanics, and proper technique. His goal is to help every athlete become fundamentally sound, maximize her performance, and develop mechanics that allow her to play effectively while reducing the risk of injury.
He believes strongly in respect, hard work, and having fun while learning. Above all, Coach Barber measures his success by the improvement of his players—believing that if an athlete does not improve through his teaching and training, then he has not done his job.
In loving Memory of Coach Liz, who always wanted the best for her student-athletes. We play for Coach Liz.
