In Episode 14 of the podcast, hosts Brent Selhorst and Kyle Heyne sit down with Coldwater Baseball Head Coach Cory Klenke to preview the 2026 season and reflect on a coaching legacy that has defined the community for decades. Now entering his fourth year at the helm, Klenke discusses the “Cavalier Standard“—a culture where depth is so significant that junior varsity players are often talented enough to be varsity starters at most other schools. Klenke credits his development to his father’s tireless dedication and the mentorship of Hall of Fame coaches Brian Harlamert and Chip Otten.

The dialogue captures the emotional weight of Klenke’s transition to head coach following the passing of Coach Harlamert, highlighting how he relies on a loyal staff—including Harlamert’s son, Aaron—to maintain the program’s foundation. As a math teacher, Klenke brings a grounded, “old school” perspective to the modern “analytics era,” prioritizing consistency and defensive fundamentals over flashy metrics like exit velocity or launch angles.

For the 2026 season, the Cavaliers face the daunting task of replacing nearly their entire pitching staff, which graduated almost every inning from the previous year. Klenke is leaning on a large group of 11 juniors to step up and keep the “train on the track”. The episode also explores Klenke’s own journey, from his three-sport high school career to his collegiate debut at Miami University in front of 8,000 fans at Clemson. Between discussing his new role as the girls’ golf coach and the “little eyes” that watch every practice from the park fences, Klenke makes it clear that Coldwater baseball remains an electric, community-driven powerhouse.