September 26, 2024
Eustis High Softball Coach Brittany Beall Stepping Down, Will Coach Florida A&M
By Kyle Coppola
Eustis High Softball Coach Brittany Beall Stepping Down, Will Coach Florida A&M
Eustis, Fla. — Eustis High School’s softball coach Brittany Beall, fresh off leading her team to an FHSAA State Championship, is set to become the new head coach at Florida A&M University, marking a major career milestone. Beall, an Auburn University graduate and former collegiate softball standout, has spent the last decade transforming Eustis into one of Florida’s top high school softball programs.
(Friends and family members along with team members showed up and made coach Beall feel like it was a senior night. It was an awesome evening.)
Under Beall’s leadership, the Panthers clinched multiple district titles and capped off the 2024 season with a thrilling state championship win, solidifying her reputation as one of the best coaches in the region. Beall ends her tenure having won 244 games and only losing 69 times. That is called domination. Known for her strategic acumen, passion for the game, and mentorship, Beall’s departure is bittersweet for the Eustis community, where she is beloved by players, parents and fans of the program.
“This is an incredible opportunity for Brittany,” said Eustis High Athletic Director Matthew Burgess. “Her impact on our program has been immeasurable, and while we will miss her, we’re excited to see her excel at the next level.”
(Eustis High softball players surprise coach Brittany Beall who was honored last night at the Eustis Softball Complex.)
Senior Kaylen Bublitz says “Coach Beall always wants the best for her players. She strives to make us not only the best athletes, but the best people we can be.” says Kaylen. Other players went on to say that coach Beall is dedicated, hardworking, supportive, driven and gritty.
Beall brought two-state championships to Eustis including 2024 and 2021. She also coached the Panthers in the 2017 State Championship game which the Panthers would ultimately finish runner-up.
(The Den at Eustis High Softball Complex was decorated like it usually is for senior night but this evening it was decorated for coach Brittany Beall.)
Beall’s move to Florida A&M brings a wave of excitement and high expectations for the future of that program. Beall’s legacy at Eustis High will be felt for years to come, and her influence extends beyond the field. She’s done so much for so many young women. She’s been a voice for minority players and has helped countless individuals make it to college and have helped these young women succeed in life.
“She’s been a pillar in our community,” said Matthew Burgess. “Her commitment to developing young women as athletes and leaders has been extraordinary. She brought the school state championships but more than that she has changed lives. What she has done for our community is incredible.”
Congratulations to coach Brittany Beall! She will be greatly missed but we know she will do great things at FAMU!
Photo Credit – Matthew Gaulin
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
