TEAM ROSTER

Head Coach

KAIJA GIBSON

Coach Gibson played entirely of her collegiate career at Washington.  During that time, she was a true utility player and a self-described, "defensive replacement, a pinch hitter, a starter, an infielder and an outfielder.  Academically, she received both her bachelor's and master's degree in Intercollegiate Leadership from the University of Washington.  Gibson also received several honors during her time as a Huskie.  These included: PAC 12 Academic Honor Roll, PAC 12 All-Academic First Team and NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete.

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In her current position, Gibson is an assistant coach at the University of Central Florida and responsible for the outfield and the leadership development for the program under Head Coach Cindy Ball-Malone.  

Assistant Coach

MADDIE ANTONE

The Florida Vibe is pleased to announce Maddie Antone as an assistant coach. She will be joining Kaija Gibson, Vibe's head coach, as the first-year Vibe takes the field this summer.

"I am honored to be a part of such a great organization," stated Coach Antone. "Can't wait to help coach the team, watch them compete and be a part of something special."

Coach Antone's coaching resume includes currently serving as an assistant coach with Belmont Abbey. Previously, she coached in the Florida Gulf Coast League, was part owner/instructor for Momentum Powered by Cleer, Legion Collegiate Academy co-head coach and Bandits NC national travel team coach. Additionally, Antone coached Team Florida last summer when they faced the USSSA Pride.

As a player, Antone competed at Winthrop University. She accumulated many honors which included three­ time Big South First-Team All-Conference, Big South Presidential Honor Roll, Big South Honorable Mention, Big South Freshman of the Year and All-Freshman Team and Big South All-Decade Team. Her playing experience extends overseas to Australia, Czech Republic and Curacao.

Antone holds a degree in in mass communications and a minor in psychology

Assistant Coach

KACI CLARK ZERBE