Coach Leo Kalinowski has forged a solid program since taking the reighns at MATC nine years ago. Enterting the year 2000, Kalinowski has coached his team to 273 victories, against only 92 defeats. The WolfPack are annually one of the top-ranked teams in the nation and have a reputation of advancing it's players to four year colleges and professional baseball.
Coach Kalinowski’s teams have captured eight consecutive Wisconsin Technical College Conference titles. His teams have won seven of the last eight Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association state titles and five National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIII titles. The pinnacle of Kalinowski's success was winning successive National Championships in 1995, 1996, and 1997.
“We have had good run here at MATC,” said Kalinowski, who has been named NJCAA Coach-of-the-Year three times. “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 several 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 has also been involved in the well-known Home Talent League in the Madison area. He has led his team to numerous titles in that league.
Outside of baseball, Leo 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 the Vice-President of McKeogh Land Company.
Kalinowski is excited about the future of the WolfPack Baseball Program. After a successful run in NJCAA Division III, the WolfPack Baseball Program is making the change to NJCAA Division II level. "Though we are advancing up to Division II this year, our goal as a program remains unchanged," said Kalinowski. "Our goal her at MATC is to provide an outstanding opportunity for the student-athlete to continue their academic pursuits, while developing their baseball talents at a highly competetive level."
“We are excited about our future here at MATC," continued Kalinowski. "Divison II gives us a fresh challenge going into the new millenium, while giving us the opportunity to reward student-athletes with some scholarship aid,” 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. I’m excited for a new a season of WolfPack Baseball and look forward to adding to our tradition of success,” added Kalinowski.
