Coach Matt Bailey has been named Ohio Capital Conference Coach of the Year in all five seasons and All-Metro Coach of the Year in 2022. In five seasons, he has led his teams to five conference championships, three district championships, and two regional finalist appearances. His teams have also finished among the state leaders in stolen bases in each of the past five seasons and consistently ranked among Ohio’s top offenses in runs scored. His teams are known for elite speed, aggressive baserunning, and explosive power, creating one of the most relentless offensive attacks in the state.

Bailey has also coached with the nationally recognized Beverly Bandits organization for the past 10 years, following two years with the Ohio Stingrays. He has served as Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher at Columbus Torah Academy since 2002. A graduate of Capital University, Bailey was a two-sport collegiate athlete in football and baseball and earned All-Conference honors in both sports. As a football safety, he twice finished among the top five in the OAC in interceptions, while as a baseball centerfielder, he twice ranked among the OAC’s top three in stolen bases and triples.

Bailey was inducted into the Gahanna Lincoln High School Athletic Hall of Fame in Fall 2023. During his playing career at GLHS, he served as captain of both the football and baseball teams, was a Hall of Fame Scholarship recipient, and earned Special Mention All-District and First Team All-Conference honors in both sports.

Coach Anderson brings nearly 3 decades of coaching experience to Gahanna Lincoln, including head coaching stops at Whitehall-Yearling and recently Westerville North High School. Since taking over the Warriors program in 2018, he has built a reputation for developing players, creating competitive team cultures, and helping student-athletes reach their full potential both on and off the field. In addition to his success at the high school level, Coach Anderson has coached within the prestigious Ohio Lasers organization, one of the premier travel softball programs in the Midwest. His experience in travel softball has provided valuable insight into player development, recruiting, and preparing athletes to compete at the next level.

Coach Anderson's ties to Gahanna softball run deep. Not only a long-time Gahanna resident, his early coaching years he spent many hours on Gahanna softball fields coaching multiple Gahanna travel softball teams! He helped develop many young athletes throughout the community. Returning to Gahanna represents a full-circle moment and a homecoming to a community that has long been part of his coaching journey. Coach Anderson brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership to our coaching staff. His commitment to excellence and player development will help continue the proud tradition of Gahanna Lincoln Softball.

The Lions welcome back Coach Fred to the Varsity Coaching Staff. He coached the Lions for many seasons garnering over 200 wins under Hall of Fame coach Jim Campolo. In his previous time, he worked with the outfielders and will be looked upon again establishing the "no fly zone" in the Lions outfield!  Coach Fred also coached a season at Westerville North and also helped coach club ball with his daughter. 

Coach Caroline! A 2020 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln, she excelled on the diamond while donning the blue and gold.  She was a 4 year letterwinner and 2 year all-conference performer before losing her Senior year to Covid. Fortunately, she decided to keep her talents in the 614 area code and headed to the Cardinals of Otterbein University. While there she has racked up the awards, including being chosen as an All-OAC performer 4 times and has been at the top of many hitting categories throughout her career! 

Coach Hannah Smith was a standout pitcher for the Lions during her high school years 2011-2014 and went on to pitch in college for the Otterbein Cardinals!  Coach Hannah teaches at Chapelfield Elementary as an educational aide!  She brings a range of knowledge and experience to the table coaching! Also coaches volleyball at Middle School West.  She has coach multiple levels in this GLHS softball program from a Freshman team, to JVB, to JV Gold and a few years on the Varsity Squad!  She will be handling the pitchers and catchers within our program! 

Coach Chelsea Bennett has over 5+ Years of Private Instruction. She was a two year varsity assistant at Ursuline Academy. She played collegiately at Bowling Green State University as an infielder where she received numerous awards which include All-MAC 2nd Team, All-MAC Freshman Team, and was Academic All-MAC. Some of her numbers still rank in the Top 10 Statistical Career Rankings at BGSU. They include Homers, RBI's, Slugging Percentage & Sacrifice Flies. Originally from Central Ohio, where she graduated from Westerville South High School where she was an Infielder & Pitcher. Coach Bennett is also GLHS's NEW HEALTH teacher also!!

Coach Jason Waid comes to the GLHS staff after getting his start  in 2018 in GJLS rec league with the Mystics and Outlaws. Coach Waid moved onto travel ball in 2020 and has assisted many coaches over the years with the Lions, Anthem, and Zephyr travel programs. Coach Waid will be assisting the entire program from Varsity to JVB.  

Coach Pops has been assisting the GLHS Softball program for the past 4 years.  Coach Pops assists in gameday preparations, game management and field cleanup and prep.  Coach Pops is a retired law enforcement officer of over 30 years of service and also a veteran of the US Army! 

Bill Withrow is a Gahanna icon known as "Gahanna Bill."  The Bill Withrow Blue & Gold Award was established in 2001 to honor Bill's devotion to Gahanna Lincoln High School.  You will see Bill in the dugout and around the diamond frequently during the Spring Season!  We all LOVE BILL!!