B.J. Kingsbaker: Head Softball Coach
B.J. Kingsbaker was named Head Coach April 15, 2024 after spending the past two seasons serving as the lead assistant for the program. He comes to the Jags with more than 24 years of coaching experience between baseball and softball including stops at Smoky Hill, Mountain Range and Pueblo West High School
Throughout his coaching career, Kingsbaker has demonstrated a track record of success. While the head coach at Smoky Hill he led the program to “back to back” Centennial League championships, compiling a 99-46 overall record, qualifying for the playoffs in all 7 seasons at the helm.
Kingsbaker also has experience building programs off the field. As a business educator over the past 15 years, he has built incredibly successful DECA and Speech and Debate programs, qualifing more than 150 of his students for national competitions and crowning 17 individual state champions.
Kingsbaker’s is known as an intense demanding coach that fights for his players but his coaching philosophy rooted in attention to detail, skill development, and fostering a positive team culture. He is known for his ability to inspire and motivate players to perform at their best while creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all team members.