Heather Ballew

Coach Heather brings extensive experience in girls’ lacrosse at the collegiate, high school, and club levels. She is currently the Head Coach for New College of Florida’s NAIA Women’s Lacrosse team and previously served as Head Coach at Sarasota High School, leading teams to multiple playoff appearances.

Coach Heather has also held leadership roles with Gulf Coast Lacrosse and True FL Girls Lacrosse, guiding athletes to tournament and playoff success. Her specialties include program development, coaching strategy, and player leadership, and she draws on her own playing experience — including captaincy at Clemson University and MVP honors at the 2022 World Festival — to develop athletes’ fundamentals, game IQ, and competitive edge.