John Silk Named 2026 ABCA NJCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year

Montgomery College Athletics is proud to announce that longtime baseball assistant coach John Silk has been named the 2026 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National Assistant Coach of the Year for the NJCAA.

A fixture in the Raptors baseball program for many years, Silk has played an instrumental role in the team's continued success through his dedication to player development, recruiting, and the overall growth of the program.

During the 2026 season, the Raptors posted 31 victories while producing one of the most prolific offenses in program history. Montgomery set new school records with 91 home runs and 505 runs scored, fueling a resurgence that positioned the Raptors among the top contenders in the region throughout the spring.

Silk's commitment to excellence and the success of Montgomery College Baseball has made a lasting impact on countless student-athletes and the program as a whole. His recognition as the nation's top NJCAA assistant coach reflects years of hard work, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Raptors.

About the ABCA Assistant Coach of the Year Award

The ABCA began honoring a National Assistant Coach of the Year annually in 1999. The Assistant Coach of the Year Award has since expanded and now recognizes outstanding assistant coaches from six divisions of college baseball and three divisions of high school baseball. Coaching expertise, recruiting, loyalty to the program and respect for the players and the game are some of the many criteria examined when reviewing the candidates for the award. The selection process for Assistant Coach of the Year honorees is led by the ABCA All-America and Coach of the Year committees, in conjunction with the ABCA national office.