USA Baseball Announces 2026 Women's National Team Coaching Staff

Veteran coaches Mike Kinkade, Jason Sekany, Kristin Caldwell, and Tanner Vesely to lead Team USA at 2026 WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:50pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's baseball game, with overlapping planes of vibrant colors representing the dynamic action on the field.The new coaching staff's diverse experience and proven track record will be key as Team USA aims to qualify for the 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup Finals.Rockford Today

USA Baseball on Tuesday announced the coaching staff for the 2026 Women's National Team. The staff will be led by 2000 Olympic gold medalist Mike Kinkade, and he will be joined by five-time national team gold medalist coaches Jason Sekany and Tanner Vesely along with three-time Women's National Team medalist Kristin Caldwell.

Why it matters

The experienced coaching staff brings a wealth of international competition experience to the Women's National Team as they look to qualify for the 2027 WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals. The team will compete in the Group Stage in Rockford, Illinois this July.

The details

Kinkade will be making his managerial debut, Sekany will serve as pitching coach, while Vesely and Caldwell will join as assistant coaches. The staff, which owns a combined 12 gold medals with USA Baseball as players and/or coaches, will guide Team USA at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage from July 22-26 in Rockford, Illinois.

  • The 2026 Women's National Team Training Camp will take place at the National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, from June 11-15.
  • Team USA will then train in Chicago from July 16-20 before traveling to Rockford for the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage from July 22-26.

The players

Mike Kinkade

A 2000 Olympic gold medalist who will be making his managerial debut with the Women's National Team in 2026.

Jason Sekany

A five-time national team coach who will serve as pitching coach for the Women's National Team in 2026.

Kristin Caldwell

A three-time Women's National Team alumna and three-time medalist who will make her national team coaching debut this summer as an assistant coach.

Tanner Vesely

A six-time national team coach who returns to the USA Baseball dugout this summer when he serves as an assistant coach for the Women's National Team.

Makenzie Kelly

The Women's National Team Program Director who is excited to welcome the new coaching staff in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I am truly humbled and thankful for the opportunity to lead the Women's National Baseball Team. Wearing the USA uniform and getting the chance torepresent my country has always been the most memorable part of my baseball career. I have been incredibly impressed by the dedication and passion that these women have brought to baseball and how the level of play keeps improving in the women's game. I am now honored to be part of this journey as we look to qualify for the World Cup Finals in 2027!”

— Mike Kinkade

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The takeaway

The experienced coaching staff assembled by USA Baseball for the 2026 Women's National Team brings a proven track record of success at the international level, positioning the squad well to compete for a spot in the 2027 WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals.