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Steve Babinski

Steve Babinski returns to Olathe in 2026 after previously leading MNU from 2004-11, where he guided the Pioneers to Heart of America regular-season championships in 2006 and 2010, conference tournament titles in 2010 and 2011, and back-to-back NAIA National Championship appearances in 2010 and 2011. His 2010 squad finished 46-8, still the winningest team in program history.

Babinski returns after spending the last 15 seasons at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he compiled a 575-200-1 record while transforming the Wildcats into one of the NAIA's premier softball programs. He guided IWU to three conference regular-season championships, five conference tournament titles, 11 NAIA National Championship appearances, and three trips to the NAIA World Series. His teams led the NAIA in wins twice, reached a program-best No. 6 national ranking, and he was honored as the 2018 NFCA National Coaching Staff of the Year. Babinski has also served in numerous national leadership roles with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, including two terms as NFCA/NAIA President.

Steve and his wife, Rachel, have four children: Corianna, Alizzia, Benjamin, and Emi.