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Laura Workman enters her first year as head softball coach and assistant girls basketball coach for American Leadership Academy-Ironwood. Laura also enters her first year as a biology teacher and junior high student government advisor for ALA-Ironwood.

Laura comes to ALA-Ironwood after assisting at Southern Virginia University. Most recently, Laura was the interim sports information director for Southern Virginia University.

Laura graduated from Southern Virginia University in the spring of 2013 with a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Liberal Arts as well as minors in biology and chemistry. As an undergrad she worked for sports information, was active in student government, was a remote area medical volunteer and was a co-captain for the Southern Virginia University softball team.

Following graduation Laura was the assistant athletic communications director and an assistant softball coach for Southern Virginia.

Workman, a native of Southeastern Washington graduated from Pasco High School in 2009.

Laura and her husband Tod, ALA-Ironwood's head wrestling coach, reside in Florence.

Biography:

Laura Workman enters her first year as head softball coach and assistant girls basketball coach for American Leadership Academy-Ironwood. Laura also enters her first year as a biology teacher and junior high student government advisor for ALA-Ironwood.

Laura comes to ALA-Ironwood after assisting at Southern Virginia University. Most recently, Laura was the interim sports information director for Southern Virginia University.

Laura graduated from Southern Virginia University in the spring of 2013 with a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Liberal Arts as well as minors in biology and chemistry. As an undergrad she worked for sports information, was active in student government, was a remote area medical volunteer and was a co-captain for the Southern Virginia University softball team.

Following graduation Laura was the assistant athletic communications director and an assistant softball coach for Southern Virginia.

Workman, a native of Southeastern Washington graduated from Pasco High School in 2009.

Laura and her husband Tod, ALA-Ironwood's head wrestling coach, reside in Florence.

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Biography:

Coach Gammill enters his Second season as the Head Softball Coach at ALA Ironwood.

Coach Gammill has worked previously in the Florence School District Coaching the Florence K-8 Gophers boys soccer team for 6 years.  He also worked as the FHS JV softball coach for 2 years and FK8 Softball and Baseball for 9 years combined and was an Assistant Coach for ALA Ironwood Softball in 2016.  In spring of 2017 Coach Gammill led the Jr. High Co-ed Soccer team to a 10-2 record and state playoff birth.  The Spring 2018 Warriors Softball team captured the CAA Division 2 Region 1 championship and made it all the way to the state semifinal losing a close game.

He holds a BS in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University and a Masters in Business Administration from University of Phoenix.  When not coaching he is a Unit Manager at a federal prison in Florence under contract with the US Marshal Service. 

Originally from the Seattle area, Gammill is an avid Seahawks, Mariners and Sounders fan!  He lives in San Tan Valley and is married to Jill Gammill and has two daughters, Olivia 14 and Emma 11.

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Amanda Otto Trost - Head Softball Coach

Coach Trost assumes the role of varsity head coach this year, after spending the past 4 years as the junior high coach as well as the assistant/pitching coach for the varsity and junior varsity high school teams.  She is also a teacher in the science department at ALA Ironwood and the high school student government advisor.  

Coach Trost has extensive playing experience, playing high school softball at Cy-Fair High School in Cypress, Texas where she played all 4 years as a pitcher.  From age 8 through high school she also played club ball, traveling all over Texas, Alabama, Missouri, and California. After high school, Coach Trost went on to play collegiate softball at Southern Virginia University where she pitched all 4 years. During two of those years, the softball team played at nationals in Ohio and Indiana.  She received the USCAA All-American Award in 2009 and 2010 for her excellent playing.

During her college years, Amanda worked at Miracles Baseball Academy where she was an assistant coach for the Miracles Club Team. She also organized and directed softball clinics  and coached pitching. She organized their yearly fundraiser banquet and golf tournament, which was a huge financial success for the academy. 

Amanda has a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Development and a Bachelor’s Degree in Art with a minor in Biology.  She is originally from Cypress, Texas and is a huge Houston Astros Fan. She lives in Florence with her supportive husband, Jonathan Trost, her beautiful 2-year old step-daughter Harley and recently gave birth to her son, Hendrix.

Coaching Philosophy:  I am a coach because of my love for the game. I love to encourage each student-athlete to build a solid work ethic, to be open to growing and learning, and strive to be a leader both on and off the field. I am proud to create a positive environment that challenges these players to push past their own limitations and discover that they are capable of so much more.  I believe in teaching and developing mental strength alongside physical strength. I believe in coaching with heart and passion and to give everything you have to everything you at all time. I hope to teach my players to bring that same fire to their playing. Finally, I believe as a coach I must be open to learn and grow myself, by continuously developing my skills and knowledge of the game.

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