Phil Bemiss

JV Head Coach

Coaching Duties

  • Head Coach - JV Baseball

  • Head Coach – Varsity Softball

Years at Lakeside

  • 6th year coaching at Lakeside

  • 1st year teaching at Lakeside HS (7th year in DeKalb County, 7 years prior in Gwinnett County)

Years Coaching

  • ​15 years

Softball/Baseball Coaching Experience

  • 2012–2019: Druid Hills Youth Sports (Recreational Coach)

  • 2019–2021: Murphy Candler Park (Recreational and Tournament Coach)

  • 2021–2022: Lakeside High School (Softball – JV Head Coach)

  • 2023–2025: Atlanta Patriots Travel Coach (14U, 16U) 

  • 2023–2024: Lakeside High School (Softball - Varsity Assistant Coach)

  • 2025-Present: Lakeside High School (Baseball - JV Head Coach)

  • ​2025-Present: Lakeside High School (Softball - Varsity Head Coach)

Playing Experience

  • Melrose High School

  • Coed and Men's Fastpitch Softball 

Education

  • BA Communications: Auburn University

  • MEd Early Childhood Education: Georgia State University

Personal Bio

  • I was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Growing up, I played baseball, basketball, and football. After high school, I came south to attend Auburn University. Following graduation, I moved to Atlanta where I met my wife, Julie. We have been married and living in the Lakeside District for over 18 years. We have two daughters: Caitlyn, a freshman at the University of Georgia, and Porter, a sophomore at LakesidE HS.

Coaching Philosophy

  • My mission as a coach is to challenge the student athlete to be successful in all that he/she does, both on and off the field. I expect my student athletes to bring a professional approach to their preparation. In return, I work tirelessly to make the game of softball fun and rewarding. I treat all student athletes with respect and dignity, while placing a high value on their character. As a coach, it is my responsibility to give each student athlete every opportunity to grow and develop as a player and as a person.

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