A former San Jacinto College catcher (1999-2000), Kory Koehler is now entering his 26th season with the team. As a player, Koehler was fortunate to play in two JUCO World Series, and during his time as a volunteer assistant coach, the team has made 15 trips to Grand Junction. Koehler appreciates the success he’s been part of as a coach. Winning consistently involves having talented players and crafted coaches, but Koehler has seen San Jac go the extra step.
Originally from North Bay, New York, Koehler graduated from the University of Houston in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science and in 2008 with a Master of Education in physical education. In summer 2015, he led the Houston Collegiate League Gators to a league championship.
In 2019, Koehler received the American Coaches Association National Assistant Coach of the Year — the first to win this award in junior college baseball. At San Jac, he is in charge of recruiting, hitting and offensive planning, developing the team, and organizing community outreach.
In summer 2021, Koehler managed the Charlottesville Tom Sox in the prestigious Valley League in Virginia. He guided the Tom Sox to a 30-10 record in the 2021 regular season and was named the Maynard “Mo” Weber Manager of the Year. His overall record as manager of the Charlottesville Tom Sox set an all-time record for wins in a regular season in the Valley Baseball League, which started in 1897. He also managed the South All-Stars in the Valley League All-Star game.
Beyond the baseball team, Koehler is the physical education professor on the North Campus. He and his wife, Erika, have two sons, Keaton Jax and Kason Jett.
