get to know d.k softball
meet the team
dallas kipfer
Owner, Lead Instructor
My name is Dallas Kipfer, I was a member of the U18 & U23 Mens National Team, and to say developing athletes is my passion is an understatement. At 24 years old, I have travelled the world and experienced every feeling you could, and I use these experiences along with in depth knowledge to help give my athletes all the tools they need to be the best version of themselves. In my 6th year of being a skills development coach, I can adapt to each athlete in how they learn the best. Teaching athletes and coaches about the process while tracking their progress is a major aspect in my philosophy.
IsAiah Whetstone
Skills Development Instructor
Isaiah is an outfielder and first baseman from a small town called Embro, where he began his fast-pitch career. He played his junior career for the New Hamburg Mustangs, winning National bronze and gold medals. In 2017, Isaiah was selected to represent Team Ontario at the Canada Summer Games where they captured gold. He currently plays on the ISC circuit with the Toronto Batmen, and won the Men’s National Championships this past summer. Isaiah continues to learn through these experiences and loves sharing his knowledge with young athletes!
Taz Bacchus
Skills Development Instructor
My name is Taz Bacchus, I played 11 years with the Brampton Blazers. While playing with the Blazers I earned countless MVP’s including Top Player of Ontario 3x. My greatest achievement with the Blazers was being able to attend Canadian Nationals twice in British Columbia. I continued my softball career at NCAA D2 Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. While at PBAU I was able to compete at the highest level and grow as a player. I graduated from PBA in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. As a skills development instructor with DK Softball, my goal is to share my knowledge of softball, along with providing athletes with the tools needed to play to their highest potential.
Fred Follings
Pitching Instructor
Fred is a certified CanPitch instructor and has played for 35 years.
He is currently still playing and participated in the 1992 and 1993 Junior Men’s Canadian Championships, was a member of the 2002 NAFA ‘AA’ champion Sebringville Sting, and has played in 10 ISC World Championships as a member of the Shakespeare Falcons.
He has been elected to All-Star teams in his local leagues that have had the opportunity to play against touring national teams including Australia, New Zealand and Argentina.
He is also a level 2 NCCP certified Basketball coach.
He has participated in three Senior Men's Canadian championships, winning bronze in two.
He is currently coaching his three sons who all played U11, this past season.
As a pitching instructor, his main focus is on the proper mechanics of pitching to maximize velocity, accuracy, and movement, while minimizing effort.
Catching Instructor
raegan cressman
My name is Raegan Cressman and I started playing softball when I was 9 years old. I became a catcher in my first year of playing. I have played my whole rep ball career with the Palmerston marlins and have had the opportunity to compete in nationals twice and in Eastern Canadians twice. In the 2023 Intermediate Women’s Eastern Canadians my team won bronze. I currently play for the University of Waterloo and have played there for two seasons. Instructing is a part of the game I have always enjoyed when I had the chance to do it. And I look forward to meeting many young players who love the game just as much as I do.
pyper morley
My name is Pyper Morley and I currently play for UTM 2K7 SW as a catcher and 2nd base. I live in a small town called St. George and attend Paris District High School. I started my softball career playing with the St. George Spartans for 7 years where we won an ORSA gold medal in 2016. I also played with the Cambridge Coyotes for 1 year where we won a provincial silver medal and I was selected to play for the Grand Valley All Star team. Now, with UTM we have achieved 2 provincial silvers, a 2022 National bronze medal, and came 8th place as well as being the last junior team standing at the 2023 National Championship.
Catching Instructor
Avery Hilpert
Skills Development Instructor
My name is Avery Hilpert and I am an outfielder and second baseman from Waterloo. I played with the Waterloo Ghosts for 14 years. My favourite softball moment was winning nationals in 2018 in my last season playing for the Ghosts. I continued my softball career out west at the University of British Columbia, playing 4 years in the NAIA. I graduated from UBC in 2022 with a degree in psychology and special education. I am now back home at Wilfrid Laurier University pursuing a Masters of Social Work, and playing softball for the Golden Hawks. I hope to share my knowledge and passion for softball with others in the community!
Don scott
Pitching Instructor