Gene Schultz

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Gene Schultz is the national win leader with eye-popping numbers. His Iowa record of 1,754-398 dwarfs all other rivals. It includes a record of 176-57 from 11 spring or fall seasons. His National Federation record, which includes summer season games only, is 1,578-341.

Under Schultz's guidance the Kee Hawks authored numerous entries into the Iowa all-time baseball list and the NFHS National Record Book. His teams have an Iowa best of 9 summer state championships, which are the best of any Iowa coach.

Coach Schultz took the Hawks to 19 summer state tournaments and 16 championship games, both Iowa bests for a coach or a school. Their 32 summer state tournament wins (32-10) is also an Iowa best, for a school or a coach. In addition, his teams won two Fall State Championships and finished runner-up twice.

Advice From Coach Schultz –

Question: In 40+ years of coaching high school baseball what tips would you give a player that is interested in playing college baseball?

Answer: If you plan to play in college:

1. Get your grades in order ... Honor Roll B+ or better
2. Get along with your teammates, coaches and opponents
3. Always practice and play like there is a college coach or pro scout in the stands watching you
4. Work on your weaknesses
5. Look into the mirror each day and ask if you are the player that you would recruit
6. Be coachable, work on attitude, self-discipline and control - You can play in college!