Meet the Team
Instructors
Amanda White
Amanda Started That Power Game in November 2020, as a way to provide more softball camps, clinics, and quality instruction for players in Eastern North Carolina. Amanda became a Paisley Affiliate in early 2022, after meeting Toni Paisley at the 2021 NFCA Convention in Las Vegas. Amanda has done over 50 clinics for recreation leagues, teams, and players in Eastern North Carolina and served over 150 clients across North Carolina.
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Amanda White served as the head softball coach at Brunswick Community College from Nov 2020 till May 2023. During her time at BCC, Amanda oversaw all aspects, including pitching, hitting, fielding, and recruiting. Previous to coaching at BCC, Amanda coached at the high school level, assisting the softball program at John T. Hoggard High School from 2018-20, and as an assistant and head coach at Walter Hines Page High School in Greensboro, NC from 2016-2018. Amanda served as a head coach and program director for the Post 545 Lady Legion program for the inaugural season in 2019 through 2021.
Amanda White graduated from Meredith College in 2015 with a degree in chemistry and with a secondary science certification. As a member of the Meredith College Avenging Angels, Amanda was awarded 2015 NCAA DIII Statistical Champion for slugging (.990), USA South Conference Player of the Year in 2014, NFPA All-Regional teams twice, USA South All-Conference four years (3 years first team), and other awards. Playing in 143 games as an Angel, Amanda broke eight different hitting records and currently holds seven records (slugging, runs scored, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and total bases). She finished her college career hitting a home run that earned her the highest slugging percentage in the country in Division III, with a .990 average.
Jo'Landa Sidbury
Jo'Landa Sidbury graduated from Saint Augustine's University in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Performance and Wellness and a secondary exercise science certification. As a member of the SAU softball team within the CIAA conference, Sidbury was awarded the MVP award, 2015 Dakronics Player of the Year, Highest GPA Award, and much more. In 2013, Jo'Landa played with the USA International team in Europe (Italy), touring the country and playing multiple teams throughout the country. Playing in over 200 games over the course of 4 years, Sidbury broke records to include: most hit home runs (24), RBI's, and slugging averages. Still today, she holds those records.
After graduating, Jo'Landa got married and has two handsome boys. She became a teacher within the Brunswick County Schools district in 2016 teaching Health and Physical Education. She was named the Head coach for Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Track, and Soccer. She also assisted with girls softball. In 2020, Jo'Landa transferred from Waccamaw School to Town Creek Middle School where she was named the Head softball coach, but was offered the opportunity to join the University of North Carolina Wilmington's staff. Teaching through the University, she has become the Athletic Director at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy as well as the Physical Education and Health teacher there. She currently resides in Wilmington, NC with her family and plans to make softball a lifelong commitment, preparing young athletes to be college athlete-scholars.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
ASHLEY (CoachUP Client)
Amanda was very impressive with her knowledge, the way she presented suggestions and made adjustments. We are very excited to continue our training with Coach Amanda.
JOESPH (CoachUP CLIENT)
Amanda is incredible. She took the time to really talk to and show my daughter what she wanted her to do. She also had her phone and recorded my daughters swing in slow motion so she could break down each part of the swing. My daughter said she learned more from Amanda in the first one hour session than she did from all her previous coaches combined.
RICHARD (CoachUP CLIENT)
My daughter is pleased with Coach Amanda and that is what is important to me. We drove for 2.5 hours one way to see the coach and it was worth it. I highly recommend her.