The 2022-2023 season will be Coach McNett’s fifth year as head baseball coach at Central Christian College of Kansas.
Prior to taking the head coaching position, Coach McNett held several different titles.
In 2017-2018, McNett served as the Pitching Coach/Sports Information Director at Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas. While serving as the pitching coach, the pitching staff broke the single season strikeout record, while also having two pitchers break school records in strikeouts and fewest hits allowed.
From 2016-2017, McNett served as the hitting coach/recruiting coordinator at Arlington Baptist University in Arlington, Texas.
From 2015-2016, McNett served as pitching coach at Southwestern Assembly of God University in Waxahachie, Texas. Under McNett, the team saw one pitcher tie the single season win record and one pitcher set the single season save record.
McNett began his college career at Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas. He was the outfield coach/assistant recruiting coordinator. While at Pratt, McNett was responsible for bringing in two-thirds of the recruiting class, most of which were ranked top 50 in their prospective states.
Before starting his college coaching career, McNett served as the head coach for two years at Life Prep Academy in Wichita, Kansas. While at LPA, McNett held a record of 50-12 and set the KSHSAA single season wins twice (23 & 27) in back to back seasons.
A native to Deltona, Florida; McNett graduated from Friends University in May 2012 with a B.A. in Communications with emphasis in Journalism and Public Relations.
He and his wife, Kristin, reside in McPherson, Kansas.
Players in the Pros:
Jazz Chisholm (Miami Marlins)
Hunter McMahon (Minnesota Twins)
Gavin Heltemes (Atlantic League)
SAC Conference Awards:
Koki Matsuda (1st Team All-Conference, 2022) (2nd Team All-Conference, 2021)
Tyler Brown (SAC Gold Glove)
What they are saying:
“Congratulations to Central Christian on the hire of an exceptional young coach. Stephen approaches everything he does with care, attention to detail, and tireless work ethics. I trust that Tiger baseball will thrive under his leadership both on and off the field. This opportunity was earned by a great human being, and we should all celebrate for him,” Jake McKinley, Director-Player Development Initiatives Milwaukee Brewers
"Stephen McNett is a passionate student of the game. He has a heart for the student-athletes he encounters and has built lasting relationships with players all of the country. McNett's knowledge and continued growth of the game will reward him and his players for future success." Barrett Weaver former Manager of Grand Prairie AirHogs and Fort Worth Cats.
Certifications
- Driveline Hitting Foundations
