Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Coach Greg Kolke

We would like to send our congratulations to Greg Kolke for being selected as the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Distinguished Service Award recipient.   Greg will be honored at the IHSBCA Hall of Fame Dinner on January 25, 2014.  Again, congratulations to Greg on this prestigious award. 

 

http://www.ihigh.com/ihsbca/article_186942.html




Greg Kolke Baseball Biography

 

Starting at Argo HS in 1993, Coach Kolke was assigned as an assistant coach for first 4 years. Taking over a struggling program, he made the Argonauts into a respected and competitive squad during his tenure.  He was at the helm for 16 years having a 4 year run of 20 plus wins from 2002-2006, winning the regional in 2004 (first regional since 1976, 6-1 victory over Lyons).

Personal accolades include earning the SICA North Coach of the Year in 2003, South Suburban Sportsmanship Award in 2010, 2012 and 2013 and earning over 220 wins.  His career record is (221-317-4).   During that span, he is proud to have the durability, longevity and patience over two decades.  

To sum up Coach Kolke’s career, he is about character. Having good manners and treating others with respect are hallmarks ofhis personality.  He leads by example and expects the same from his players.  Respect, effort and sportsmanship are exemplified by this man. His legacy lives on in the coaching ranks with over a dozen former players and assistant coaches currently impacting various programs.