Bio

Josh Breitbarth returns for his second season as an assistant coach for Simpson in 2023.

During his three-year playing career at Simpson, Breitbarth tallied 54 career hits, 31 RBIs, 15 doubles and seven home runs while splitting time between the catcher and designated hitter spots in the lineup. Behind the dish, the two-time letterwinner threw out 28 would-be basestealers and held a .990 fielding clip. He capped off his career with an All-American Rivers Conference Second Team selection.

In addition to his role with the Storm, Breitbarth is also on staff at Indianola High School as an assistant. He previously coached at Martensdale St. Mary's High School for two seasons (2018-20).

The Hilo, Hawaii native graduated in 2021 from Simpson with a degree in sports administration and physical education. He currently serves as the K-5 physical education teacher at Whittier Elementary.