Ben Kurkowski joined the Maryville softball team as an assistant coach in the fall of 2026 after serving as an assistant coach at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis.
At UHSP, he was part of a coaching staff that helped lead the Eutectics to the American Midwest Conference tournament. During his tenure, he helped mentor two Academic All-District hitters, a Gold Glove winner at first base and five all-conference players.
Before working at UHSP, Kurkowski served as a graduate assistant with the McKendree baseball program.
As a player, Kurkowski finished his collegiate career at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis.
