why victory?
Our goal is to build strong, confident softball players by teaching them to be students of the game. Our all-encompassing approach emphasizes a fundamentally sound base of mechanics, strength and conditioning, and the mental game.
Our team
layla burczak
CO-OWNER +
HITTING AND FIELDING COACH
Layla grew up in Plattsburgh, New York as a three sport athlete.
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"With 17 years of playing experience and over a decade of coaching experience my biggest goal with starting Victory was creating a place for young women and girls to call home. My softball career ended in an injury which taught me how quickly the game can change. It is also why I began coaching. I wanted to teach lessons within the safety of sport. Coaching players to be prepared for higher level softball and life at the same time is what I strive to achieve. I am so proud of what were building here at Victory, from working as the lead instructor for hitting, fielding and throwing with girls as young as 5 to the players I have watched committ to colleges. I have enjoyed working with them all and helping them reach their goals, big or small."
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Layla is passionate about turning every one of her players into the best athletes and women they can be.
LACEY FORSTER
CO OWNER +
PITCHING, HITTING,
DEFENSIVE COACH
Lacey grew up in Pickerington, Ohio and has played softball all her life. After earning all conference honorable mention her final two years of high school Lacey attended Wittenberg University where she pitched and played outfield for the Tigers. Continuing her education at George Washington University brought her to Virginia where she continued coaching in the local recreational leagues and the Victory Senators travel organization since 2020. Lacey believes softball is about building strong women on and off the diamond and looks forward to continuing to give back to the sport that gave her so much.
Mckenna heim
PITCHING, HITTING, DEFENSIVE COACH
McKenna grew up in Davenport, Iowa as a multi-sport athlete in softball, basketball, volleyball, and track. She was a pitcher and three time All State shortstop in high school earning a spot to play for the University of Wisconsin. She battled through injuries and played for her team in any capacity she could to stay in the game she loves. McKenna helps athletes grow in every part of their game through positive reinforcement and hard work.
christina victor
PITCHING COACH
Christina grew up in Buffalo, New York playing softball and graduated from University of Buffalo with her doctorate in physical therapy. She has over seven years of coaching experience and looks forward to continuing her coaching career in her new home in Virginia. Christina offers group lessons and clinics for pitching. Christina loves challenging and showing young athletes what they are capable of!
Sydney pelaez
CATCHING AND HITTING COACH
Sydney grew up in Tampa, Florida and was a multi-sport athlete playing softball, soccer, track, and swimming. In high school she led her team to three district championships as a catcher before attending Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Sydney would catch 5 years for the Grizzlies where she would win 4 conference championships and go to the NAIA World Series twice. She was also first team all-conference her entire career winning both Freshman of the year (2019) and Player of the year (2023). She wrapped up her collegiate career by being named CSC NAIA Academic All-American Team Player of the year in 2023. Now retired, coaching the 13u Victory Senators and new to the northern Virginia area, Sydney hopes to give back to the game that gave her so many opportunities by empowering young women to be the best they can.
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GRACE CHAVEZ
CATCHING AND HITTING COACH
Grace was born in Arlington, Virginia, and at seven relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she would spend the rest of her childhood. When Grace was seven she joined the Summerlin little league where she played baseball. At the age of twelve, she switched to playing softball and never looked back. Grace was a four-year letter winner at Palo Verde High School and continued her softball career at Virginia Tech. Academics were a priority for Grace and because of this, she was on the All-ACC Academic Team in 2021- 2023. Grace now coaches the 13u Victory team and is the head JV coach at James Madison High School. By teaching young women about softball, Grace hopes to show them how it can help them meet new people, face challenges, and pursue a higher education.
PITCHING, HITTING,
DEFENSIVE COACH
Kenzee grew up in Amarillo, Texas where she kicked off her softball career. She played varsity all 4 years of high school where she earned offensive and defensive player of the year on multiple occasions. Prior to graduation, she committed and signed to play at Lubbock Christian University in 2018. She finished her collegiate softball career at West Texas A&M where she slapped and was a utility player. Following college she followed her dream and enlisted in the United States Navy and is currently serving active duty. Kenzee has coached with the Alexandria Recreational softball league and is currently coaching with the Victory Senators 14u team. Kenzee takes pride in being a positive role model and is passionate about showing our female athletes that they absolutely have the ability to be who and what want to be with hard work and someone that believes in them!
campbell hutcherson
Honorary Instructor:
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HITTING, DEFENSIVE,
SPEED & AGILITY COACH
Campbell grew up in North Carolina as a phenomenal multi-sport athlete, eventually being recruited to play softball at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where she played for five years. She graduated with degrees in Sport Administration and Coaching and is certified as a personal trainer. She took up coaching as the volunteer assistant at University of Virginia in 2021 and accepted an associate head coaching position at George Mason University in 2023.
