YOUR 2025 SPRINGFIELD DRIFTERS
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COACHING STAFF
Jeff Lyle
Head Coach
Jeff Lyle was born in Eugene before moving to Arroyo Grande, Calif. as a youngster. He played three years of varsity baseball at Arroyo Grande before graduating high school in 1995 and moving on to Merced Junior College. After a series of injuries to his wrist, elbow and rotator cuff, he moved back to Eugene in 2004 and began coaching youth baseball. He coached a couple years at Thurston High School before taking a job as a scout with the Atlanta Braves. In 2008, he began a nine-year run as an assistant baseball coach at Lane Community College. “I found out that I couldn’t be a college coach and scout, but coaching is what I fell in love with so I stayed with that career,” Lyle said. Lyle spent the summer of 2012 in the West Coast League as pitching coach of the Klamath Falls Gems and later worked with the Medford Rogues in the WCL and Great West League, including a GWL championship in 2017.
Jeff Lyle
Head Coach
Dean Stiles, a Eugene native, brings more than 40 years of coaching experience to the Drifters squad, both collegiate with the University of Oregon, Florida International University, and San Jose State, and professional, serving as a critical member of the pitching development programs with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers. With the Dodgers, he was fortunate to win a World Series ring in 2020 after being instrumental in the success of their throwing program. Stiles has also served as the head coach at Lane Community College and pitching coach at the University of St. Mary, mentoring in total more than 60 pitchers and position players who have gone on to play in the MLB. Stiles is no stranger to both the mission and success of the West Coast League as he was also involved in the development of the original Bend Elks Baseball franchise. Stiles has contributed for several years to the Eugene-Springfield community, where he has conducted countless youth clinics and watched and coached his three adult children, Taylor, Chloe, and Cooper, who all graduated from the University of Oregon. He and his fiancé Ashley Marie now reside in Eugene and are looking forward to contributing to the success of the Drifters franchise.
Dean stiles
pitching Coach
FRONT OFFICE
Jasmine Williams
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Jasmine Williams joined the Drifters staff in 2024, transitioning into a new role as Assistant General Manager after serving on the game-day operations crew during the summer season. Her main responsibilities include planning promotions, overseeing the ticket office, community relations, and managing the Drifters internship team. Originally from Auburn, WA, Jasmine attended Linfield University where she studied Psychology and Sports Management, as well as played on the women’s soccer team and worked for the Sports Information Department. After graduating in 2024, she moved to Eugene to continue pursuing her passion for sports. In her free time, Jasmine coaches youth soccer and enjoys staying active through running, lifting, and exploring all that the Willamette Valley has to offer.
Knight Jarecki
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Knight Jarecki joined the Springfield Drifters as an intern in 2022, just ahead of the team’s inaugural season. Since then, he has become the voice of the Drifters, shaping the club’s broadcasts and leading its media efforts. Beginning with the 2026 season, he transitions into the role of Director of Communications, where he oversees broadcasting, livestream production, public relations and advertising. A 2024 graduate of the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication, Jarecki brings a strong background in both broadcasting and sports media. He previously worked as a Sports and News Broadcaster with Brooke Communications in Roseburg, Oregon, and earlier served as Sports Director at KWVA 88.1 FM in Eugene, where he called Oregon softball, volleyball, and Bushnell baseball. His early baseball broadcasting experience also includes a 2021 broadcasting internship with the Conejo Oaks of the California Collegiate League. Originally from Frazier Park, California, Jarecki has called Oregon home for the past six years. Away from the ballpark, Jarecki enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and following his favorite teams — the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays and Las Vegas Raiders. Contact Knight for all media, ticket or partnership inquiries.
CHUCK GROVE
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Born and raised in Eugene, Chuck Grove attended Sheldon High School before pursuing higher education at Oregon State University (OSU), where he double-majored in accounting and finance and minored in psychology. Chuck has spent many years as a coach for KIDSPORTS, contributing to the development of young athletes in our community. Currently, he lives in Eugene with his wife, Nancy, and their son, Troy, who followed in his dad’s footsteps by attending both Sheldon High School and OSU. Chuck likes to stay active through tennis, pickleball, biking, and hiking. Professionally, he is the Operations Manager, coordinating the activities of food and beverage services, the ticket office, marketing, and stadium operations.
INTERNSHIPS
Interested in an internship with the Springfield Drifters? Check back in the spring for more information on how to join our Internship Team for the 2026 season!
Available Roles
- Social Media & Marketing
- Promotions & In-Game Entertainment
- Data & Analytics
- Press Box Operations
- Broadcast
- Hospitality & Fan Experience
- Game-Day Operations
- Photography/Videography