Lubbock Christian University (1978)
Seventh season

Assistant coach Jimmy Durham, now in his sixth season with San Jacinto College, understands plenty about winning. In 2005, Durham was an assistant coach at New Mexico Junior College, when the Thunderbirds won the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) JUCO World Series that season. He came to San Jacinto College with the same goal in mind and knows that San Jac is on target – especially after the success of the 2010 season.

“I think the standard for excellence and for winning at a high level has been set, and the players who come to San Jacinto College understand that and in turn do what’s necessary to be successful,” noted Durham. “You do have to have some luck to win the national title, but you also have to have the players and the dedication to be great. We have both of those here.”

A former school standout in the Houston area at Madison High School, Durham played collegiately at Ranger Junior College and Lubbock Christian. He then went on to coach at the high school level at Livingston and Clements. He knows the area well and has used his connections to help San Jac recruit the best talent available. On the field, San Jac has used that talent to win big.

“We push our players to be better, but they expect that from us,” Durham said. “That’s why they come here. The players are looking for future success in the Division I ranks and perhaps the professional level. San Jacinto College is a great place to continue that growth as a player.”

Durham holds a Bachelor of Science from Lubbock Christian and a master’s degree from the University of Houston. He has five children: Tyler (20), Maggie (19), Kyle (17), Andrew (13), and AnnaMae (10).

University of Houston (2004)
16th season

Entering his 15^th season at San Jacinto College, assistant coach D.J. Wilson has seen a tremendous amount of success with the program. Since he joined the program, Wilson has been part of 11 national tournament teams, including five that have played for the national championship. “I feel very fortunate to be a part of such a winning program and having been to the JUCO World Series 11 times,” said Wilson. “Five of those teams came close to winning a national championship, including last season’s team, but unfortunately fell short. I know we can bring the title home to San Jacinto College.”

Wilson has been a part of eight conference championships (1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) while at San Jac, but has also coached in the Karl Young Collegiate League in Houston. As head coach of the Karl Young Rough Necks from 1998 to 2004, Wilson won the league championship twice.

“I wish I could say there is a secret to it, but the bottom line is we have a tremendous amount of support from the administration, and the Houston-area is a hotbed of talent,” Wilson said. “With the success we have had, we have an advantage of being able to bring in a lot of the area’s top players. From there, it’s our job as coaches to mold a champion. I think our record shows we have done that.”

The 36-year-old Wilson played collegiately at San Jac before moving on to the University of Houston where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He is currently working on a Master of Education in Health and Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Tyler. He and his wife, Alisha, have two daughters, Kylee (10) and Madeline (4).

University of Houston (2006)
12th season

A former catcher at San Jacinto College (2000), Kory Koehler is now entering his 11^th season as an assistant coach with the team. As a player, Koehler got to play in the JUCO World Series, and during his time as a coach, the team has made eight trips. Obviously, Koehler appreciates the success he’s been a part of as a coach. Winning at a consistent level certainly involves having talented players and crafted coaches, but Koehler has seen San Jac go the extra step.

“The game slows down a lot when you’re coaching,” Koehler said. “You understand the intricacies a lot more as a coach. It’s basically a chess match between the two teams. I think we do a good job of controlling our emotions and letting the game come to us as opposed to trying to force the action.

“I have played and coached along with some amazing coaches. Along the way I have tried to be like a sponge, soaking up everything I possibly can. Early on in my coaching career, I have been fortunate to be at San Jacinto College.”

The 31-year-old Koehler, originally from North Bay, New York, graduated from the University of Houston in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science, and in 2008 with a Master of Education in Physical Education. Prior to coaching at San Jac he coached Adrean Post 625, Oneida County American Legion in Utica, New York, and the League City Hornets and Stan Musial Saints in Houston.

Koehler and his wife, Erika, were married in November 2006.

Missouri Valley College (1995)
Fourth season

Jason Krug is in his third season with the San Jacinto College coaching staff. Prior to joining the San Jac program, he spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette where he assisted in the coaching of the middle infielders and hitters. In 2007, the Ragin Cajuns won the Sun Belt Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA regional tournament.

In December 2007, Krug was named the head coach of the Edenton (N.C.) Steamers in the Coastal Plains Summer Collegiate League. During the summer of 2008, the Steamers won the first-half divisional championship with an overall record of 20-7. For his efforts, he was named one of the head coaches for the 2008 Coastal Plains League All-Star game.

Krug has also held coaching positions as an assistant coach at Southwestern University, where he was the hitting coach. He also worked as an instructor and coach for the Austin Wings, serving as the head coach for the 17-under premier showcase team. Other coaching stints include the 2000 AAU national finalist team and the 2001 Connie Mack state champions. In 2006, Krug led the Wings to the 17-and-under Premier National Championship.

Before entering the collegiate coaching ranks, Krug spent nine years teaching and coaching at the high school level.

The 39-year old Krug holds a Bachelor’s in secondary education from Missouri Valley College, where he was a two-sport athlete in baseball and football.

Graduate Assistant
San Jacinto College (2007)
First season

Matt Coburn returns to San Jacinto College as an assistant pitching coach after a successful playing career at San Jacinto College (2006-2007). After San Jacinto College, Coburn went on to play at Texas Christian University and Concordia University before pitching for the Normal Cornbelters and the Houston Toros, both independent professional baseball organizations.