Leo Kalinowski begins his 11th season as the Madison Area Technical College head baseball coach. Kalinowksi has compiled a 363-125-2 record at MATC. His teams are consistently one of the top-ranked teams in the nation.
Coach Kalinowski’s teams have captured ten consecutive Wisconsin Technical College Conference titles. His teams have won nine of the last ten Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association state titles, seven National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIII titles, and have made five NJCAA World Series appearances. In 1995, 1996, and 1997, MATC claimed back-to-back-to-back NJCAA Division III National Championships.
“We have had great success here at MATC,” said Kalinowski. “I have had a number of quality players who have contributed to the success of this program throughout the years.”
In addition to winning championships, Kalinowski has a reputation for sending players to NCAA Division I, II, and III schools. Kalinowski has coached numerous NJCAA All-Americans and Major League draftees.
Coach Kalinowski’s resume demonstrates his strong baseball background both as a coach and a player. From 1977-1979, Kalinowski was a Division I starter for the University of Massachusetts, leading them to a NCAA Tournament berth in 1978-1979. Following graduation, Kalinowski continued his baseball career playing in a semi-pro league in New Brunswick, Canada. In 1980, he traveled to Amsterdam, Holland to play for three years. While in Holland he helped organize a youth baseball league.
Kalinowski was born on May 29, 1957 in Pittsfield,?Massachusetts. In 1997, he received his degree in sports management from the University of Massachusetts. In addition to coaching, Kalinowski is the Vice-President of McKeogh Land Company. Outside of baseball, he is kept busy with his three children, Kennedy, Connor, and Joshua. Kalinowski, along with his wife, Sara, and children live in Stoughton, Wisconsin.
Kalinowski is excited about the future of the WolfPack Baseball Program. After a successful run in NJCAA Division III, the WolfPack Baseball Program made the change to NJCAA Division II during the 2000 season. “Division II gives us a fresh challenge, while giving us the opportunity to reward student-athletes with scholarship monies,” said Kalinowksi. Robin Roberts Baseball Field is also undergoing some changes. Construction began this spring on additional upgrades and remodeling of this first-class facility. “Our newly upgraded facility is among the best in the Midwest,” added Kalinowski.
“I’m excited for a new a season of WolfPack Baseball and look forward to adding to our tradition of success,” said Kalinowski.
