McPherson High School Baseball
Coaches

Heath Gerstner, Head Coach
E-mail: heath.gerstner@mcpherson.com
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Family- Wife-Shelley Kids- Joelle (9) Jax (7), Jett (2)
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Playing History-
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Nickerson High School (2000-2003)
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Hutchinson Community College (2004-2005)
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Coaching History-
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Junction City High School (2011-2014)
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McPherson High School (2015-Present)
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Favorites:
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Motto - Process over outcome
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Quote - "Excellence is a lifestyle, not a single event." -John Wooden
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Movie - Rudy
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What coach has influenced you the most? Bill Foust (HS Football Coach) Rich Krol (HS Baseball Coach) Kyle Crookes (HCC Coach)
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Hobbies - DIY Woodworking, Tailgating at KC Royals & KSU Football games

Broc Selstrom, Assistant Coach
E-mail: broc.selstrom@mcpherson.com
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Family- Brothers- Kolby (25) Lincoln(11) Sister- Maddie(29)
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Playing History-
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Centralia High School (2014-2018)
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Lower Columbia Community College (2018-2020)
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McPherson College (2020-2023)
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Coaching History-
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Little League 10u (Chehalis, WA)
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McPherson High School (2025-present)
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Teaching Subjects- JAG-K at McPherson High School
Favorites:
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Motto - Win anyway
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Quote - "It is what it is"- My Grandma
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Movie - Happy Gilmore
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What coach has influenced you the most? Eric Lane (Lower Columbia CC Head Baseball Coach)
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Hobbies - Golf, Playing Softball, Watching the Mariners

Grant Myers, Assistant Coach
Email: grant.myers@mcpherson.com
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Family: Wife - Cari
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Children - Griffin (29), Zane (26), Jacie (23), and Jaret (21)
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Playing History -
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Marion County American Legion (1985-1988)
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Tabor College (1989-1992)
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Coaching History
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McPherson High School (1994-2000, 2003-2014)
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Tabor College (2001)
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Favorites:
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Motto - Do the right thing all the time.
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Quote - “Let her rip tater chip!” - Tony Schmidt
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Movie - Field of Dreams
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What coach has influenced me the most? Gary Myers (Father & College Coach)
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Hobbies - Walking the dog, reading, golf, and hanging out with family.

Austin Murphy, Assistant Coach
E-mail: coachmurphy97@gmail.com
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Family: Wife - McKenzie - Kid- Addie (1)
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Playing History- Oxford High School 2012-2014
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Coaching History- McPherson Middle School (2025-Present)
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Marion Football 2014 - 2025
Favorites:
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Motto - A little better everyday!
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Quote - "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence” - Vince Lombardi
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Movie - Remember the Titans
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What coach has influenced you the most? Coach Jordan Metrol (DC Marion HS Football)
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Hobbies - Gaming, watching football and spending time with the family

Kolby Moddelmog, Assistant Coach
E-mail: kmog41@gmail.com
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Family- Wife- Bethany Kids- Judd (7), Everly (6), Brooks (3), Slade (1)
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Playing History-
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Canton-Galva High School 2009-2012
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Coaching History-
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McPherson Baseball Association 2018-2021
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Canton Galva High School (2021-2022)
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McPherson High School (2024-Present)
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Favorites:
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Motto - You never know unless you try!
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Quote - "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard."-Tim Notke
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Movie - Coach Carter
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What coach has influenced you the most? Joe Rierson CGHS Mike Broulette CGHS. Baseball, Roger Trimmell, CGHS basketball.
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Hobbies - Playing with my kids, golfing, and working out.