Head Coach - Varsity
STEPHANIE BAILEY
Email: sbailey@lwsd.org
We are thrilled to welcome back Stephanie Bailey as the head coach of Eastlake Fastpitch! Stephanie was the head coach from 2014-2021. During her tenure at Eastlake, the Wolves took home the KingCo championship in 2018 & 2019, a 2019 second place finish at WesKing Districts, and state tournament appearances in 2018 and 2019. The teams she lead were also Academic State Champions 2016-2018.
Stephanie is an Eastlake graduate and won the WIAA Fastpitch State Championship in 2008. She also played four years of collegiate softball pitching for Western Washington University, where she still holds the record for "most consecutive scoreless innings."
Stephanie is currently a school counselor at Eastlake and prides herself in building strong relationships with students and players. She looks forward to integrating team culture, vision, respect and fun into the program.
Stephanie is also the assistance coach of Eastlake Slowpitch.
Assistant Coach - Varsity
BRIAN FOX
Email: briafox@lwsd.org
We are also welcoming back Brian Fox as assistant coach of Eastlake Fastpitch. Brian has been coaching fastpitch softball since 1990, winning multiple USA Washington State championships and playing nationally as a club coach.
Brian was also the assistant coach with Coach Bailey from 2014-2021, winning the 2018 & 2019 KingCo championship and making state tournament appearances in 2018 & 2019.
Brian retired from The Boeing Company in 2010, where he was an engineer and manager. He was pulled out of retirement to become the Chief Engineer of Large Commercial Aircraft for National Technical Systems, where he officially retired in 2015.
Coach Fox currently is the head coach of Eastlake Slowpitch, a program he founded in 2017.
Assistant Coach - Varsity
Lisa Bennett
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Lisa is excited to join the coaching staff at Eastlake High School, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for developing young athletes.
A former National Runner-Up with Linfield University in 2012, Lisa also excelled as a four-time All-Kingco player at Bellevue High School, finishing 3rd (2010) and 4th (2011) place in the state tournament. Previously, she served as the Head Coach of Skagit Valley College Softball for seven seasons. In addition to her collegiate experience, Lisa has coached travel ball and high school teams, allowing her to cultivate talent at various levels.
Lisa believes in a person-first coaching philosophy, focusing on creating an environment where players can grow, learn, and enjoy the game of softball. She is dedicated to ensuring that every athlete has the opportunity to thrive both on and off the field.
Head Coach - Junior Varsity
Lara Breedlove
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Lara Breedlove is a former pitcher and 3rd baseman from Minnesota, who received a scholarship to play at University of Florida.
She transitioned her passion for the sport into a fulfilling career in coaching. Her love for coaching stems from her dedication to mentoring teenagers, fostering resilience, and encouraging them to excel both on and off the field.
She holds private pitching lessons and serves as a coach for the 16U select team, Elevate. Her hobbies include attending MLB games, exploring hiking trails, and spending quality time with her cat, Ace. Lara is thrilled to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to Eastlake!