LINN-MAR BASEBALL VARSITY COACHING STAFF

Kyle Rodenkirk

Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Coach Rodenkirk is entering his sixth season as the head varsity baseball coach at Linn-Mar, and his 19th overall in high school baseball (238-205 overall record in 12 years as a head coach).

The Lions are 98-76 (.563) over the last five seasons and have been in the sub-state final four consecutive years. Rodenkirk came to Linn-Mar after a five year stint at his alma mater, Cedar Rapids Jefferson (2013-2017), where the J-Hawks went 118-77 (.605) including a state tournament appearance in 2016. He also spent two years as head coach at Anamosa HS (2010-2011) and five years as a lower level coach at Jefferson HS.

High School

Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School (2002); Cedar Rapids, Iowa

College

Winona State University (2008); Winona, MN - B.S. Physical Education with minor in Health
Concordia University (2014); Irvine, CA - M.A. Athletic Administration / Coaching

Occupation

Physical Education teacher at Linn-Mar High School

Mike Shipley

Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

19th season with Linn-Mar Baseball

Assistant Varsity Baseball (2001-2007, 2018-present)
Head Sophomore Baseball (2009-2012)
Head 9th Grade Baseball (1998, 2000)

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

2023 will be 19th season with Linn-Mar Football

Assistant Varsity Football (2004-2008, 2021-present)
Assistant Sophomore Football (2003)
Assistant 9th grade Football (1999-2002)
Head 8th grade Football (2009, 2016-2020)

High School

Linn-Mar High School (1993); Marion, Iowa

College

Loras College (1997); Dubuque, IA - B.A. Criminal Justice

Occupation

Student Assistance Counselor at Excelsior Middle School

Phil Katz

Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

33rd season with Linn-Mar Baseball, 37th overall

Head Varsity Baseball at Linn-Mar (1981-2002)
Head Varsity Baseball at Alburnett (2009-2012)
Assistant Varsity Baseball at Linn-Mar (2013-present)
Iowa Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2008) and career 477-363 overall record in 26 seasons as a head coach

High School

Wakefield High School (1971); Arlington, Virginia

College

University of Iowa (1977); Iowa City, IA - Bachelor of Science
Coe College (2004); Cedar Rapids, IA - Masters of Arts and Teaching

Occupation

Physical Education teacher for Linn-Mar Community School District (1980-2010); retired

Rob Sturenfeldt

Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

13th season with Linn-Mar Baseball

Assistant Varsity Baseball (2011-present)

High School

Ottawa Marquette High School (1983); Ottawa, Illinois

College

Lewis University (1987); Romeoville, Illinois - Bachelor of Liberal Arts

Occupation

Customized Solutions Project Coordinator for Van Meter, Inc.

Justin Wagner

Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

2nd season with Linn-Mar Baseball

Assistant Varsity Baseball (2022-present)

High School

Linn-Mar High School (1993); Marion, Iowa

College

St. Ambrose University (1998); Davenport, IA - Masters in Physical Therapy

Occupation

Physical Therapist for Collins Aerospace Rec Center