Lakeland Jr/Sr Athletics

Lakeland is proud to announce our recent hire of Morgan Thompson to lead our Varsity Softball team, effective immediately. Thompson returns to Lakeland with an impressive resume of experience, from playing collegiately to coaching at all levels, little league through high school; we are confident her knowledge will be passed onto our athletes! When asked about joining Laker Nation, Thompson stated: “I’m an alumna of Lakeland, so it feels good to be coaching at home on the field I played on when I was younger. Being a Laker is in my blood!” Thompson’s enthusiastic attitude shows when she discusses her hopes for the program. When asked what she was most excited about, she mentioned: “I’m most excited about coaching these girls by helping them reach the next level if they choose to! I want to help them find their purpose for playing and develop a love for the game. Softball is more than a sport; it’s life-changing and teaches many life skills.” Her goals for the program are simple: improve on their game from last year, focus on fundamentals and doing things right, comprehend why things are done, and utilize every moment as a learning opportunity. 3 fun facts about Coach Thompson: Morgan loves football, Alabama for college football & the Green Bay Packers for NFL. Morgan loves music and can play multiple instruments and sing! Morgan has been married for 12 years and has 3 puppies at home: Wrangler, Tucker, and Maverick. Laker Nation is lucky to have Morgan Thompson back on Laker grounds! We are excited to see where she leads the program and watch her passion soak into the game and our athletes. As always, go Lakers!