By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

After spending six years with the Fort Hays State softball program, head coach Erin Kinberger is heading home. Kinberger has been officially named to the same position at her alma mater, St. Leo University in Florida, where she  replaces John Conway who resigned last week.

Erin Kinberger on accepting St. Leo head coaching position

 

FHSU AD Curtis Hammeke on Kinberger departure and search for new coach

 

 

Kinberger ranks first all-time in win percentage among coaches in FHSU history, at .677, and is second all-time in wins to Ed Wilkerson’s 142. Additionally, the Tigers’ 47-12 record in 2013 was the winningest season in program history and Kinberger was named MIAA Coach of the Year, prior to her team winning the 2013 MIAA Tournament. Kinberger also served three years as an assistant with the Tiger program.

Under Kinberger’s guidance, the Tigers were ranked nationally for the first time in school history, reaching as high as No. 10 in the in the NFCA Top 25 in 2013.

Graduate Assistant Coach Maddie Holub will be continuing her coaching career alongside Kinberger at Saint Leo.

Fort Hays State Athletics Director Curtis Hammeke announced that a search for Kinberger’s replacement is in progress.

Kinberger spent one year as a graduate assistant at St. Leo following a solid four-year playing career as the Lions’ catcher.

Graduate Assistant Coach Maddie Holub will be continuing her coaching career alongside Kinberger at Saint Leo.