Beth Haynes was hired by Interim Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Josh Shingleton as an assistant coach on Feb. 11, 2022.

Haynes graduated from Lees-McRae College with her bachelor’s degree in English in 2020, while also being a three-year member of the women’s lacrosse program as a student-athlete.
 
“I am incredibly proud to welcome Beth back to the women’s lacrosse program here in Banner Elk,” said Shingleton. “She has a great deal of experience as a student-athlete, which will elevate our program from day one. Her energy and passion for coaching were evident from our first conversations and I am excited to see the positive impact she has on our student-athletes on and off the field.”
 
Haynes, who joined the Bobcats during the 2018 season, tallied 55 goals, 17 assists, 76 ground balls, and 44 caused turnovers in 30 career games played and was named to the All-Conference Carolinas First Team during her senior season. In addition to her success on the field, Haynes also garnered the Fred I. Dickerson Award for having the highest academic standing in her senior class and was named to the Academic All-Conference Carolinas team during her junior year.
 
“I want to personally thank Coach Shingleton, Coach Brad Dunn, and Craig McPhail for this opportunity and all of their help in bringing me back to the mountains I love,” said Haynes. “I enjoyed every minute of my undergraduate education at Lees-McRae and every chance I had to be on Tate Field, so I am excited to start working with the women’s lacrosse program this season and many more to come.”
 
In addition to her success in Banner Elk, Haynes also served as a Middle School/High School Showcase Coach at Fast & Furious Lacrosse, which is a college summer showcase league. While in this role, Haynes mentored numerous student-athletes who were looking to advance their athletic and academic careers at the next level.