Chad Kirby appointed Summit baseball coach after Greg Manuel resigns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Chad Kirby returns as Summit baseball coach, replacing Greg Manuel who resigned earlier this week. Kirby, who previously led the team for over a decade, registered over 230 wins, including multiple district and regional titles. He has served as the athletic director since Summit's opening in 2011. Manuel coached the Spartans for three seasons, finishing with a 42-60 record. Kirby aims to restore the program's previous success as he steps back into coaching.
- •Chad Kirby returns to coach Summit baseball.
- •Greg Manuel resigned earlier this week.
- •Kirby had over 230 wins in previous tenure.
- •He led the team to four district titles and three region titles.
- •Summit baseball seeks to improve after a 42-60 record under Manuel.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Chad Kirby returns as Summit baseball coach, replacing Greg Manuel
"Summit athletic director Chad Kirby is returning to lead the baseball program after having previously coached the team for over a decade.
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