Directors

Bobby Lawrence serves as Vice President and Director of Coaches for Lady Dukes Softball Club – Klippert, where he brings decades of leadership experience in business, martial arts, and competitive fastpitch. He plays a key role in guiding the club’s coaching staff, supporting program structure, and helping set a standard for development across all age levels.

A longtime advocate for youth sports in Kitsap County, Bobby has been instrumental in building opportunities for athletes to grow, compete, and prepare for the collegiate level.

Coaching and Leadership Background

Bobby has been coaching since 1999, with a wide-ranging background that includes both combat sports and fastpitch softball. He is the former President of the Kitsap Titans Fastpitch Organization, where he led the program through years of regional competition and college recruiting success.

In 2019, he was named Head Coach at South Kitsap High School, where he continues to coach in one of the most competitive leagues in the state. Under his leadership, the Wolves have reached the postseason in every year of his tenure. Bobby was named SPSL Coach of the Year in both 2023 and 2025.

In 2025, Bobby helped lead the merger between the Titans and Lady Dukes Softball Club – Klippert, expanding the program’s access, visibility, and network across the Pacific Northwest.

His coaching style focuses on discipline, preparation, and empowering athletes through structure and accountability. He works closely with each coach in the Lady Dukes system to align expectations, elevate training, and create a consistent experience for players and families.

Athletic and Business Leadership

Before softball, Bobby spent years as a competitive martial artist and coach. He owned and operated Full Circle MMA in Bremerton, where he trained both amateur and professional fighters, including several title holders who competed across the country. His background in martial arts brings a unique perspective to coaching, especially when it comes to mindset, grit, and performance under pressure.

Bobby is also the owner of Suntoya Corporation, a business with operations in Spokane, Kent, Portland, and Anchorage. His leadership in business translates directly into how he operates within the Lady Dukes program — always focused on growth, efficiency, and building something that lasts.

Focus and Philosophy

Bobby is a coach and director who holds high standards and believes in doing the work. He leads with purpose and expects the same from every coach and athlete in the program. His goal is to give players real tools for success — both on the field and in life.

In 2023, he founded the Bobby Lawrence Foundation, which supports scholarship opportunities for female athletes pursuing college athletics.

Family and Athlete Advocacy

Bobby lives in Port Orchard, Washington, with his amazing wife Vickie. His two daughters both competed at the collegiate level. Tia played volleyball at Bellevue College, and Jordynn played Division I softball at Bethune-Cookman University and Furman University.

His experience as a sports parent, coach, and director gives him a full-circle view of what athletes need to succeed at every level.

Jessica Cabato is a nationally respected fastpitch coach, former Division I pitcher, private instructor, and player development leader with over 20 years of experience in youth, high school, college, and competitive club softball. Her impact spans every level of the game, from helping athletes learn the fundamentals to guiding them through the recruiting process and onto collegiate rosters. As the Director of Player Development and 16U Head Coach for Lady Dukes Softball Club – Klippert, Jessica plays a lead role in shaping the future of athletes across the Pacific Northwest.

Coaching Career

Jessica’s coaching journey reflects both longevity and excellence. She has coached across multiple age groups, skill levels, and program types. She brings structure, discipline, and heart to everything she leads.

• Lady Dukes Klippert – 16U Head Coach and Director of Player Development
• Olympic College – Pitching Coach, then Head Coach (2004 to 2009)
  • 110–75 career record
  • Five straight playoff appearances
  • 2009 Coach of the Year
  • Two top-four finishes at NWAACC Championships
• South Kitsap High School – Head Coach (2013)
  • Led the team to the State Tournament
  • Named All-Narrows League Coach of the Year
• Olympic High School – Head Coach (2015 to 2019)
  • Five straight playoff seasons
  • Three State Tournament appearances
  • Named West Sound Coach of the Year
• Kitsap Titans – Player Development Coach for four seasons
• Up Your Game LLC – Founder and Lead Instructor
  • Offers private lessons, small group training, and skill clinics for athletes across the region

Jessica is known for building a culture of work ethic, honesty, and resilience. Her teams play with structure and pride. Her athletes are taught how to compete, how to stay coachable, and how to lead in whatever space they’re in — whether that’s the field, the weight room, the classroom, or their communities. She focuses on developing not just athletes but people. Her greatest goal is to prepare players for life after softball by using the game as a tool to build confidence, accountability, and purpose.

Playing Career

Jessica’s roots in softball run deep. She was a three-year varsity standout at Central Kitsap High School, where she helped lead her teams to top-four finishes at the State Tournament and earned All-American recognition in 2000 by a national fastpitch publication. She went on to pitch at Bethune-Cookman University (NCAA Division I) on a full scholarship. During her time at BCU, she helped lead the Wildcats to back-to-back MEAC Conference Championships and appearances at the NCAA Regionals, including a trip to Florida State University. Her accolades include:

• MEAC Rookie of the Year
• First Team All-Conference (2001)
• Second Team All-Conference (2002)
• All-Region Nominee

Her college experience shaped her identity as a competitor, mentor, and leader. She learned how to show up in high-pressure moments and how to build a winning mindset, and now she teaches those same lessons to every athlete she coaches.

Education

Jessica earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bethune-Cookman University and is currently completing a second degree in Accounting. She continues to expand her skill set in leadership, program management, and organizational operations. In 2022, Jessica was inducted into the Kitsap Athletic Hall of Fame for her decades-long contribution to fastpitch softball in the region as a player, a coach, and a community builder.

Coaching Philosophy

Jessica is known for her direct, structured, and player-first coaching style. She sets high standards for her athletes because she believes in what they’re capable of. She focuses on teaching accountability, competing with purpose, and preparing players for life beyond the game. Her message is clear: show up, do the work, and become the best version of yourself — not just as a player, but as a person. She’s not interested in shortcuts. She’s here for long-term development, long-term growth, and helping athletes unlock what they didn’t know they had in them.

What Sets Coach Jessica Apart

• Over 20 years of coaching experience across college, high school, and club
• Founder of a private training business that has helped shape hundreds of players
• Dual experience as a Division I athlete and award-winning coach
• Deep recruiting knowledge and personal guidance for players and families
• Respected mentor and leader in the Pacific Northwest softball community