Lisa Eagen

Lisa Eagen was a walk-on for the Iowa State Cyclone softball team, eventually earning a full scholarship and the role of Co-Captain her senior year. She was voted the Defensive Player of the Year in 1993, in addition to earning the Most Improved Player, Academic Scholarship Award and Cy Pride Award during her softball career. Eagen was introduced to handball by her softball coach, Deb Kuhn, who was part of the USA Team Handball Women's National Team in the 70s/early 80s.

Eagen played on the USATH Women’s National Team for 10 years, highlighted by participation in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and winning a Gold medal at the 1995 Pan American Games. She then played handball semi-professionally in Europe, with two years in Norway and one year in Germany. Lisa captained the National Team for four years before retiring in 2003.

Serving as an assistant coach, Eagen helped guide the USATH Wheelchair National Team to a historic silver medal at the 2024 IHF Wheelchair Handball World Championships in Cairo during the program's inaugural season.

Eagen has been an active part of Handball Futures, serving on the Board of Directors, Recruiting Committee, and Chair for the Mentorship Program. She resides in Marietta, GA, with her wife (Amy), their dog (Jojo) and 2 cats (Mayor and Doc). Her role as the Lead Exercise Physiologist in ProMotion Fitness at Shepherd Center, a nationally ranked rehabilitation hospital, includes promoting lifelong wellness through strengthening and education.