Bella Montgomery, the Assistant Coach for the Bethel Pilots Women's Lacrosse team, brings a diverse and impactful background in coaching and community involvement. Bella has been a key figure in the Indy United Lacrosse Club, where she served as a Goalie Coach and Youth Coach from June 2021 to July 2023. In this role, she coached goalies across all Indy United teams and programs, managed up to six teams at tournaments, and co-coached multiple youth teams.
Bella's coaching experience extends to Penn High School, where she was the Goalie Coach and Assistant Coach from December 2021 to June 2022. She was responsible for coaching goalies and creating improvement plans for both JV and varsity teams within the Penn Girls Lacrosse program.
At the South Bend Bears Youth and High School Lacrosse Club, Bella has made significant contributions as the 1st-12th grade Girls Lacrosse Director and the South Bend Community Schools Girls High School Head Coach from 2022 to 2024. Currently, she is the Summer Program Coordinator and Head Coach for Bears Elite, the college recruiting team. Bella's accomplishments include starting the first varsity girls lacrosse program in South Bend, founding the first summer girls lacrosse team in the area, recruiting the first girls athlete to play at the collegiate level for Mishawaka and South Bend, and tripling program participation within one year for grades 1-12.
Bella is also deeply involved in her community. She serves as the Pick Up and Play Coordinator and Volunteer Coach, facilitating free lacrosse programs with local community organizations to provide accessible lacrosse to youth across the county. Additionally, she is a member of the Michiana Athletic Recreation Association, representing lacrosse and supporting the growth of free accessible athletics in the community.
Bella played women's lacrosse at Northern Michigan University (NCAA D2), bringing her collegiate experience to her coaching roles. Her dedication to the sport and her community makes her an invaluable asset to the Bethel Pilots Women's Lacrosse program.
