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13U Kraft – 2031 15U Kraft – 2029
Coach Jake Kraft brings over 14 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels, with a strong foundation as both a player and educator of the game. A graduate of Bishop Ward High School (2006), Kraft was a two-time state champion while earning First Team honors during his playing career. He continued his baseball journey at the junior college level, playing for Olney Central Community College (IL) and Allen Community College (KS), where he achieved both academic and athletic honors. Kraft went on to finish his playing career and graduate from Pittsburg State University in 2011.
With a passion for player development, Coach Kraft prides himself on building strong relationships with his players while helping them focus on a multitude of actions that make this game great: fundamentals, discipline, mental toughness, and accountability—He truly enjoys helping athletes grow both on and off the field. His coaching philosophy emphasizes long-term development, work ethic, and preparing players for the next level of not only their sport but life.