For the first time in her life Stephanie Fox will be calling all the shots in a varsity coaching capacity in the dugout. Fox, who was a star softball player at Eastlake High School from 2006 through 2008, recently landed the Eastlake Wolves softball head coach position. Fox played collegiate softball for Western Washington University from 2009 through 2012. The 24-year-old Fox was a volunteer assistant coach for the Wolves in 2014 and was an assistant coach at Lake Washington High School in 2013.

“I knew when I graduated from Western that I wanted to stay in the game. Coaching gave me an opportunity to do that. I have two years of coaching under my belt and am just really excited about the opportunity,” Fox said. “I have a dream of where this team is going and I know quite a few of the girls from last year’s team. They are an amazing group and definitely have a lot going for them. I’m very passionate about the game and I’m definitely going to push them.”

Fox looks at her age (24) as an advantage coaching at the high school level.

“My job as a coach is to be a passionate leader and mentor. I have been where they are at right now (high school softball player) before. I know the game and have respect for the game. We’re going to be a disciplined team that plays with high energy,” she said.

Fox, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in youth mental health at Argosy University, said helping the youth of the community is her passion.

“I want to work in schools so coaching is the perfect fit for me. It’s a dream come true,” Fox said.

Shaun Scott: 425-453-5045; sscott@bellevuereporter.com