North Central College Cardinals

Jim Kulawiak was hired as the sixth head coach in the history of the North Central College softball program prior to the 1989 season.

In his 32 years at the helm, Kulawiak has cemented himself as one of the top coaches in NCAA Division III history, as his 860-386-3 record currently ranks 11th all-time among Division III coaches while ranking eighth among active coaches in victories.  

• Seven College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Championships
  • 1989, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005
• Seven CCIW Tournament Championships
  • 1989, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2008, 2011
• 12 NCAA Division III Regional Appearances
  • 1989, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
• Two NCAA Division III Regional Championships
  • 2001, 2014
• Fifth-Place finish at 2001 NCAA Division III College World Series
• Two All-America awards
• 70 All-Region awards
• 130 All-CCIW awards
• Six CCIW Players of the Year
• Three CCIW Pitchers of the Year
• 95 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Scholar Athletes

• 111-75-11 record in 11 seasons
• Two CCIW Championships
  • 1991, 1994
• Four All-Midwest Region awards
• 39 All-CCIW awards
• 1994 CCIW Player of the Year (Joe Stojaspal)

• CCIW Coach of the Year
  • 1993, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2018
• Midwest Region Coach of the Year 
  • 1989

• Graduated from Western Illinois University in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in physical education
• Graduated with a master's degree in sports management from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Ala.
• Resides in Montgomery, Illinois with wife, Sandy.