Was Assistant Coach at Escanaba HS
Bay College Athletic Director Matthew Johnson has announced that Tim McIntyre will take over as the new softball coach for the Norse.
“We are absolutely thrilled that Tim McIntyre has agreed to become the head softball coach at Bay College,” said Bay College Athletic Director Matt Johnson. “From the outset, it was clear that Tim aligned perfectly with our Norse values. I had a short list of 3 or 4 qualities that were most important for the new coach to possess, and he checked all the boxes. He is extremely positive, personable, authentic, and has deep care for student-athletes and their experience. These traits will translate to outstanding recruiting and engagement with our campus and the Escanaba community.”
Coach McIntyre is no stranger to the local softball community after serving as an assistant at Escanaba High School since 2021. In the last five years, he has helped the Escanaba Eskymos compile an overall record of 152-34-1. Last season the Eskymos were ranked number one in Division Two and finished with a school record 40-5 tally.
Coach McIntyre was part of four District Championships, two Regional Championships, and two appearances in the state semi-finals. The Eskymos had 29 All-District, 20 All-Region, and 12 All-State players in the last five years. Additionally, eight players went on to play collegiate softball.
“I would like to thank the college president, Dr. Nerita Hughes, Athletic Director Matt Johnson, and the hiring committee for this amazing opportunity,” said McIntyre. “I’m very excited to be a part of the process to help build a great softball program; not only to be able to help strengthen their skills on the field, but off the field as well.
Coach McIntyre has been very involved in the youth softball scene at various levels for 15 years. He has also worked at numerous softball camps and clinics, specializing in pitching and catching. He is also a certified private pitching instructor and has worked with various pitchers throughout Upper Michigan.
“Softball and coaching have become a passion of mine,” said McIntyre. Hopefully that shows in the product we are able to put on the field. Being a part of the community is also important to me, and I hope to pass that same passion on to the program.”
McIntyre is also a 1993 Escanaba High School graduate.
