Bio

Steve Kinnett came to Colby Community College from Bailey, Colo., outside of Denver. After compiling more than 420 wins with various “A” travel clubs in Colorado and a winning percentage of over .700, Kinnett made the transition to the college level in 2013. This is Kinnett’s sixth year at the helm of CCC softball.

In 2016 the Lady Trojans compiled a 42-18 record while setting several school milestones including wins, home runs, stolen bases, and strikeouts.  They continued their success in 2017 with a 38-19 season and went 38-15 in 2018. The teams also did well in the classroom, compiling a GPA of 3.54 in 2016, a 3.62 GPA in 2017, and posted a 3.54 in 2018.

A retired self-employed contractor for 25 years, Steve is looking forward to the continued improvement of the softball program on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

Bringing expertise in all aspects of the game, Kinnett has an optimistic outlook on the season with nine sophomore starters returning from last year. With the addition of 8 quality freshmen players and individuals, the team looks to have a strong season.

Kinnett graduated from Kansas State University with a business management degree in 1989. He has been married to wife Sheri for 34 years and has 3 daughters, Stephanie, Chelsea, and Courtney. Coach Steve also has three grandchildren, Deegan, Brody and Lyla.

2019 SEASON OUTLOOK

The team makeup this year consists of six returning sophomores, one transfer sophomore and 11 freshmen. The players are from Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, Utah, Idaho and Colorado this year. We also have players from Milan, Italy and Pitt Meadows, Canada. All are talented players on the field and excellent students in the classroom. The players are contributors to the community with the many service projects they help at each year. Three of the sophomores are moving on to 4-year school Fort Hays State University. Past players have moved on to UCCS, Metro State, Colorado Christian and Adams State...all in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Players have also moved on to Bethany, University of Southern Virginia and the University of Nebraska Kearney.

We are coming off a record breaking year as a team as well as breaking some individual records dating over 30 years ago. As a team our record was 38-15 last year. We are an exciting, dynamic team who excel both on and off the field. We are an All-Academic team with a collective grade point average of 3.56. Our team this year is as solid as last season and we look forward to accomplishing even more this year.

Our games are well attended by students, faculty, local residents and out of town guests supporting both teams/players. Average game attendance ranges from 60 to 125 individuals in addition to the 40-plus players and coaches from both teams. Annual attendance ranges from 2,000 to 4,000 plus 1,200 players and coaches.

We hope you will follow our progress this season and watch the livestream of our games.:

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