Charlie Dinnel
Head Coach
Charlie is the Head Coach for Omaha Eagles Lacrosse. He is our club Founder and President of the Board Of Directors. Charlie is also a Platinum level (USA Lacrosse’s highest level) certified coach through USA Lacrosse. Charlie never played lacrosse, he got involved in the game in 2014 all thanks to a Disney movie. His daughter saw lacrosse in the movie and wanted to try it out. When his wife found Omaha Lacrosse Club, she encouraged him to coach since the coach’s kid played for free, figuring if their daughter didn’t like it, they wouldn’t be out much money. Their daughter liked Lacrosse and after that first year of coaching, Charlie developed a passion for lacrosse and coaching. He took it upon himself to learn everything he could about the women’s game and player development. While he doesn’t know it all, he loves the challenge of learning the game and developing his Lacrosse skills so he can transfer those skills to the players he coaches.
After the 2018 Spring Season at Omaha Lacrosse Club, Charlie and his daughter joined Westside Warriors Girls Lacrosse where he served as Offensive Coordinator for the Warriors in the spring of 2019. During this same time, he started the Omaha Central Girls Lacrosse Club, now known as Omaha Eagles Lacrosse. Charlie and Coach Jenna Saraka led Central Eagles Girls Lacrosse to a 2 and 3 record in their inaugural “exploratory” season.
In addition to team coaching, Coach Charlie delivers private and group training to youth, high school, and college, lacrosse athletes with a focus on the women’s game. He’s also Omaha’s “go to” for women’s stick stringing services.
Ellie Pierce
Assistant Coach
Ellie joined the Omaha Eagles Lacrosse coaching staff in the Spring of 2024.
Ellie was a standout Middie and Attacker for the Sarpy Lady Knights during her playing days before transitioning to coaching. She spent three years on the coaching staff at Sarpy, first as an assistant, then as Head Coach for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. She has a passion for leading and empowering young women on and off the lacrosse field and as a student of the game, Ellie brings considerable knowledge and insight to the program along with a proven track record for player development.
Bella Dinnel
Assistant Coach
Bella is a founding member of the Omaha Eagles Lacrosse Club. She played lacrosse for the club from 2019 to 2023 when she graduated from Omaha Central High School. Bella played Attack and Midfield during her playing days. After graduating she joined the Omaha Eagles Lacrosse coaching staff in the fall of 2023 and is responsible for keeping the coaches on schedule during practices and ensuring the Eagles social media continues to shine.