JIM KOLTES

Girls Varsity Hockey Head Coach

Jim Koltes has much to celebrate as a coach, mentor, and educator. The 2025–26 school year marks his 30th year as a District 279 Health and Physical Education teacher, 29 years coaching high school softball, and 30 years coaching hockey. Coach Koltes has spent 25 years as the Head Varsity Softball Coach at Maple Grove and recently completed his 14th year as the Maple Grove Girls Varsity Hockey Coach. He is proud to be part of the Crimson Softball program and its many accomplishments, including 7 NWSC titles, 9 state tournament appearances, 4 state championship game appearances, and the 2019 AAAA State Championship.

In addition to his work with Maple Grove Softball, Jim spent 4 years as the 9th‑grade head coach at Northview Junior High School. During the summer, he enjoys umpiring and has spent the past 9 years coaching with the Midwest Speed Softball Club.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jim attended Robbinsdale Armstrong High School and graduated from St. Cloud State University. He is married to his wife, Becky. Their son, Ian, is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, and their daughter, Cate, is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. Coach Koltes’ favorite song is “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison. “It is the one thing I can guarantee in this life that if I am at an event with my wife and this song comes on, she will find me and want to dance. I love that I can always count on it."