Miami Valley Legends
Our Coaches
Say hello to our wonderful coaches. From 10U to 14U, we have a fantastic and dedicated coaching staff! We are still looking for a potential 8U coach for this season.
10U
Jon and Holli Allen
We are the Allen Family. Jon and Holli have been married since 2013 and have two children. Aubrey is 9 and Ryker is 6. We are all very excited to join the Miami Valley Legends this year.
Jon is thrilled to coach the 10U team and Aubrey can’t wait to make new friends and teammates. As the former head coach for MVL 8U accomplishing multiple championships and runner up finishes, he can’t wait to share his knowledge and skills and teach other young ladies the important fundamentals of softball. Jon played several sports in high school including baseball. Holli also played softball from the age of 5 through high school.
After high school, Jon went on to graduate from University of Dayton with an Engineering Degree and works for Honeywell in Dayton as an Engineering Manager. Holli graduated from The University of Findlay with a degree in Nuclear Medicine and will complete her Master of Business Administration at the end of 2023. She currently works for Kettering Health as the Network Radiation Safety Officer.
When we are not coaching softball or at work, we like to spend time with family, visit the beaches of Florida, and relax poolside.
12U
Betsey Johns (Head Coach)
Cara Koon (Assistant Coach)
My name is Betsey Johns, and I will be the Miami Valley Legends 12U coach for the upcoming season. This is my third year as a travel softball coach. Previously, I have coached rec softball and prior to having my own children, I coached high school varsity softball. My husband Deron and I have five children who are all very active in sports. I am looking forward to working with the next generation of softball players and being a part of their growth!
My name is Cara Koon. I will be one of the assistant coaches for the 12U Miami Valley Legends in the 2024-2025 season. I live in Piqua with my husband, Chris and 3 children, Morgan(11), Cohen (7), and Charlie (6). I have been a teacher for 20 years and I’m currently an Intervention Specialist at Washington Primary. I grew up playing softball and played throughout my years in high school. My kids are very active in sports and I have enjoyed being assistant coach for their t-ball and soccer teams. My daughter is getting ready to begin her 5th year of softball and I am excited to have the opportunity as an assistant coach.
14U
Samantha Slusher (Head Coach)
Chance Kloecker (Assistant Coach)
My name is Samantha Slusher, and I will be the Miami Valley Legends 14U coach for the 202-2025 season, along with my husband Chance. I graduated from Covington High School in 2013 where I also played softball. I was fortunate enough to play under and learn from great coaches such as Dan Cain, Shon Schaefer, and Rocky Yingst. This will be my third year coaching and have played most of my life, including many years of travel ball! I am excited to be joining the MVL organization, working with the girls, parents, and other coaches to help develop the players not only as individuals but as a team. It going to be a great season!
Pitching Coach
Kim Fisher
My name is Kim Fisher. I will be the Miami Valley Legends Pitching Coach. I am in my 3rd year as a private Pitching Instructor but I have many years of experience. I graduated from Wright State University in 2002 where I was inducted into the Walk of Fame and Piqua High School in 1997 where I was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. In High School I was selected to be a part of the All-Ohio Team. I was also an Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach for Urbana University for 5 years and an Undergraduate Assistant Coach at Wright State University following my collegiate career. I am also the mother to 2 young men (Keaton-13 and Kendon-11). When I am not running them to sports I am giving private softball lessons. I am looking forward to being a part of the MVL Organization. My goal is to help build this program and pitchers for many years to come.