Track & Field Coaches

 TROY ANDERSON:  HEAD BOYS COACH/ HEAD DISTANCE COACH

Coach Troy, who is also the head cross country coach, has been at Eastlake since 2001.  He and his wife Jody have built one of the premier distance programs in the state.  During his coaching tenure EHS has won three girls state cross country titles and has coached a large number of athletes who have gone on to compete collegiately, many at the Division 1 level. He has also been named State Coach of the Year numerous times.   All runners, whether they are an elite athlete pursuing a college career or a new comer to the sport, have felt welcomed and have excelled with Coach Troy. 

NANCY PIXLER: HEAD GIRLS COACH/ ASSISTANT DISTANCE COACH

Coach Pixler joined the coaching staff in 2012.  She brought with her years of experience, both as a distance runner at the University of Colorado where she was an all Big 8 conference runner in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m, as well as the added experience of raising four children who all competed in athletics at the college level.  Coach Pixler understands many of the injuries that runners face and also the challenges of balancing student-athlete responsibilities.  

DIRK HUEBNER: HEAD SPRINTS COACH

Coach Huebner was named head sprints coach in 2016. He has developed many athletes as an elite performance trainer for over 20 years, and has been at Eastlake High School since 2005. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and has his CSCS, USAW, ACE and USATF certifications. He is currently the WA State Director for the National High School Strength and Conditioning Association.  He specializes in speed development and has worked with many high school, collegiate, and NFL players.  Coach Huebner is extremely dedicated to developing and nurturing the "whole" athlete.

MIKE POOLE: POLE VAULT COACH

Since taking over the pole vault coaching role in 2015, Coach Poole has transformed the program and has created one of the top pole vault communities in the state.  His work ethic and dedication to the student athletes is inspiring.  He has the rare ability to coach vaulters at every level, from the beginner to the elite.  Eastlake has crowned two state champions under his tenure.

JEFF HUNTER: HURDLES COACH

Coach Hunter has been sharing his wealth of experience and passion for coaching with Eastlake since 2017. Hunter was an elite hurdler both in high school in the highly competitive state of California where he won a state championship, and in the Pac 10 where he was an all conference hurdler and a member of the  4x100m relay at the University of Arizona.  Coach Hunter, who also teaches science at Eastlake and has quickly become one of the premier hurdle coaches in the state.

JODY ANDERSON: ASSISTANT DISTANCE COACH

Coach Jody, who also serves as the head girls cross country coach, has been with Eastlake since 2002. She was recently named the WIAA State Coach of the year for her third girl's State Cross Country title. She has spent years developing an exceptional strength and injury prevention program for the distance runners.  She has also shared her amazing artistic abilities with the team by creating many of the t-shirt designs that the athletes don.

DRAY BAILEY: ASSISTANT SPRINTS COACH

Coach Bailey has been coaching Eastlake sprinters since 2017.  A certified personal trainer and former University of Eastern Washington athlete, Coach Dray specializes in strength and conditioning and starting block technique. He has a Masters degree in Exercise Science and his USAW and ACE certifications.

MATT PIRIE:   ASSISTANT SPRINTS COACH/ JAVELIN

Coach Pirie, who has been part of the Wolves coaching staff since 2021,  assists in the sprints and coaches the javelin. He  has a degree in Kinesiology and  a M. Ed. and has been a  strength and conditioning coach at various venues, including Washington State University.  

KIERA WILLIAMS:   HEAD JUMPS COACH/ASSISTANT SPRINTS COACH

Kiera Williams, who grew up on the plateau, was a star athlete at Skyline High School. Williams was an elite soccer player who went on to play at Arizona State University, and also excelled on the track competing in the sprints and all of the jumps.  She is the head jumps coach as well as an assistant sprints coach.

LISA CRAIG:  THROWS COACH

The Eastlake Coaching Staff is happy to welcome back Lisa Craig to the throws program.  Craig, who threw the shot put and discus in high school,  has a son on the team and works as a Para  at Eastlake.    She has done an exceptional job building a strong throwing community by facilitating a trip to thrower’s camp during the summer.

KASEN WILLIAMS: ASSISTANT JUMPS COACH

Coach Willams, who assists his sister Kiara in the jumps program  is back to help the Wolves part time.  As a three sport athlete at Skyline High School, Williams is regarded as one of the greatest athletes in Washington state history.  In addition to playing football and basketball, he dominated the jumps events in track and field.  At the 2011 state meet he won the high jump, long jump, and in winning the triple jump, broke his father's state record.  After high school Williams went on to play football and jump for the Washington Huskies.  He also played in the NFL.

NATE PENDLETON:  ASSISTANT DISTANCE COACH

The EHS coaching staff warmly welcomes back alum Nate Pendleton to the coaching staff.  Competing for the Wolves in both cross country and track from 2014-2018, he still holds the school record in the 1600m.  Pendleton went on to run for the Cougars at Washington State University.

JASON UTTECHT:  THROWS COACH

In his second year on the Wolves throws staff, Uttecht will direct the weight room and assist in the shot put and discus.  He brings with him a wealth of experience in competitive weight lifting and in coaching youth sports.  Uttecht is also an Eastlake parent with his twin sons competing in the throws for the team.

JOSH KLEIN:  ASSISTANT DISTANCE COACH

After joining the Wolves Cross Country coaching staff last fall, alum Josh Klein will also be assisting with distance in track.  Graduating in 2002, Josh ran both cross country and track for the Wolves.  He is still and avid trail runner and enjoys training with the athletes.

JAKE MERGES:  ASSISTANT SPRINTS COACH

The Wolves coaching staff is happy to welcome Eastlake grad Jake Merges as an assistant sprints coach.  While at EHS Jake was a member of the varsity basketball team and ran sprints on the track team. After graduating from Colorado State University with a degree in exercise science, Jake has gone on to work as a sports performance coach.

DUSTIN BENNETT:  ASSISTANT SPRINTS COACH

Coach Bennett is a former track athlete and personal trainer with a passion for athletics and perfecting the basics and mental dedication. He has a BS in Exercise Science and Health from the University of Idaho and is part of the Wellness department at EHS.  Welcome Dustin!

CURTIS MCCARSON: MEET MANAGER

A 2010 Eastlake graduate, McCarson ran both track and cross country as a wolf. He returns each year to manage the home meets and run the automated timing system.  He is also a certified USATF official.