Coach Jim Tetkoskie begins his second year as head coach of the Penn State Harrisburg baseball team. Last season he led the team to an overall record of 18-15 and a second seed in the NEAC playoffs. Prior to becoming head coach, he spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the team serving as first base coach and working with the hitters. Off the field he heads up recruiting, fundraising, and directing of the summer baseball camps.

A graduate of Red Land High School, Coach Tetkoskie was a member of the baseball and football teams. Tetkoskie began coaching summer travel teams while in high school. He has coached and managed VFW and American Legion teams and, most recently, managed a twilight team in the York Central League. Tetkoskie is still active as a player in the Central League.

Coach Tetkoskie earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology from Penn State Harrisburg in 1992. He currently works as a professional engineer.

Coaching Philosophy

I believe that every player has a responsibility to the team both on the field, and off. No matter their role, each player has a part in the success of the team, whether it´s how they prepare for a game, or how they perform in the classroom. Upon graduating, each of these players will be entering the work world where the responsibilities become much greater. Their future success, and ultimately the success of their future employer, will depend on how well these players shoulder those responsibilities and function as a true team player in the work environment.