HALSTEAD, Kan. — Halstead High School has named Chandler Henkelman as its new head baseball coach.
Henkelman is a former first baseman and pitcher at Tabor College under longtime head coach Mark Standiford.
After graduating, Henkelman began his teaching and coaching career in Quinter, where he spent one year before returning to south-central Kansas. He has since served as a special education teacher and assistant baseball coach at Halstead High School.
Henkelman is a third-generation head baseball coach, continuing a proud family tradition.
In addition to his role at Halstead, Henkelman also coaches summer baseball for the Kansas Curve. He is known for his compassion, competitiveness and commitment to mentoring student-athletes on and off the field.
Henkelman is married to Kylie Henkelman, a third-grade teacher at Bentley Primary School and an assistant girls basketball coach at Halstead Middle School.
Halstead High School Athletic Director Nick Barnes said they are excited for the future of the school’s baseball program under Henkelman’s leadership.