Our Story
Co-owner/Barista
Kristen Hamilton
Kristen, an NWSL veteran with over a decade of experience, brings the spirit of teamwork and community to Kansas City through Pitchside Coffee.
She has always valued the camaraderie the sport gives. Inspired by the values she’s found inside the lines, she co-founded Pitchside Coffee to extend that sense of community to all of Kansas City.
Pitchside Coffee to her isn't just about serving exceptional coffee—it's a platform for growing connections and creating meaningful experiences!
Co-owner/Barista
Elizabeth Ball
Elizabeth is a defender for the Kansas City Current. A Virginia native that more recently has found a love for coffee and the community that comes with. Trying different origins and getting to meet people that are passionate about coffee has brought her a new love for a good cup of joe.
Being a co-owner of Pitch Side has brought her a new passion while also being able to build on the things she loves most. Community and connection is what it is all about. Pitch Side is now another avenue for her to build on those pillars.
Co-owner/Barista
Vanessa DiBernardo
Vanessa is a coffee fanatic who is working to bring her love for a great latte to her community.
During her years of traveling as a professional soccer player, she has made it a ritual to try local coffee shops in every city she visits, finding comfort and connection in each cup. This inspired her to co-found Pitchside Coffee, blending her athletic discipline with a deep appreciation for quality.
For Vanessa, coffee is more than just a beverage; it's a way to bring people together. Through Pitchside, she aims to create a welcoming space where people can come together, share quality time, and enjoy the simple pleasure of a great cup of coffee.
Co-owner/Barista
Desiree Scott
Desiree Scott is no stranger to the game - She is an Olympic champion and has played in the NWSL since its inception.
Nicknamed the Destroyer for her tenacious play on the field, her big heart and love for building relationships led her to help co-found PitchSide Coffee! Friendship paired with great coffee made it a no brainer for her to join the PitchSide team giving her the opportunity to connect with the community while learning more about the brew she loves and having some fun doing it.
Co-Owner/Barista
Hailie Mace
Born and raised in Ventura, California Hailie has always had a passion for soccer but what most people didnt know was her passion for coffee. Having played professional soccer in Australia, Sweden and all over the United States in the NWSL, she was given the perfect opportunity to try new coffee shops all over the world.
Funny enough, going to coffee shops and doing the USA today is a hobby of hers so when she got the opportunity to be a part of her own coffee business with her teammates and friends, it was a no brainer.
Pitchside coffee brings so much more to her life than just running a business. It brings people and the community together who all share a common interest - their love for coffee.
Co-Owner/Barista
Mallory Weber
Mallory grew up in Michigan, and is a midwesterner at heart. She enjoys hiking with her dogs, being out on the water, traveling and trying new restaurants with her friends.
Thanks to her mom, Mallory found a love and passion for cooking and food from a young age. Throughout college, she began taking an interest in the culinary arts, as well finding the perfect cup of coffee. Since then Mallory has lived in 6 different states and has had the chance to try hundreds of cafes and coffee shops- all leading to her dream of opening a cafe of her own one day. When her and her friends created Pitchside coffee it was the perfect first step for her to become a barista and put her cooking skills to the test.