Meet the Coaches

Blake Wright

GM, Head Coach & Program Director

Blake brings 35 years of coaching to our program. He currently coaches at Coronado High School and is the Director of Baseball Operations. He runs the Golden Eagles as GM/18u & 12u Coach/CEO, and is our Program Director.

Blake's grandfather played in the MLB with the Reds organization in the '40s, and has a nephew who has pitched the last three seasons in the College World Series.

Personal: Has four children: Tyler, Aimee, Taylor, and Parker. Tyler was a college soccer player who also serves as a player development coach with the Golden Eagles. Aimee is working with Walt Disney Imagineering in Florida and is attending BYU university. Taylor is a junior baseball player at Coronado and is one of our player development coaches. Parker playes on the 12u team with the Golden Eagles. Has been married to his wife, Jamie, for 24 years.

Anthony Lilla

U16 Coach, strength & conditioning coach

Taylor Wright

Assistant Coach / Player development

Coach Anthony Lilla specializes in strength and conditioning, speed development, pitching, outfield play, and hitting instruction.

His coaching philosophy focuses on building strong fundamentals, improving athletic performance, and helping players maximize their potential on and off the field.

Through a combination of skill development, physical training, and mentorship, Coach Lilla strives to create confident, disciplined athletes who compete at a high level while developing a lifelong love for the game.

Taylor is an invaluable asset for player development. He bridges the gap between new players and seasoned veterans alike with his ability to connect with youth.

Taylor is currently a utility player at Coronado High School and is in his third season on varsity. He is currently a junior.

Coaching Team:
12U Assistant: Ben McGinnis,

12U Assistant: Josh Lambert

12U Baserunning Coach: Ben Gunter

13U Head Coach: Reuben Peralta

13U Assistant: Connor Peralta

Head Scout: Tim Ladowicz

12-18U Head Assistant: Tyler Wright

Our Team Culture

1. We believe you don’t have to travel every weekend to get a great baseball experience. We do play in several tournaments each year, but stay close to home to do so. Parents vote on the tournaments we attend to maximize flexibility and family life.

2. We focus on positive, meaningful reps wherever we can find them, playing in local leagues for maximum touches and growth.

3. Above all, we believe in dedication over motivation — showing up, doing the work, and building habits that last.

4. We believe in family time, flexibility, and keeping costs down so families with multiple children can support all of them.

5. Players are encouraged to play other sports, take time off when needed, and still keep their spot on the team.

6. Our program is built on good coaching, strong effort from players, and a deep sense of community.

7. Each year we do multiple service projects so our athletes grow as people off the field, not just as players on it.

8. Parents can choose to serve in any capacity they choose. We have several committees to help the team and to allow parents to share in ownership of their childrens growth and engagement. Whether it's game day operations (music, snacks, etc), website design, business operations, or coaching, we encourage all who desire to help build the Golden Eagles community.

RISE UP!