Curt Thiel is in his tenth season as an assistant coach for the Coyotes, handling the pitchers. A legend in Treasure Valley fastpitch softball, Thiel began playing competitive softball in 1953 and played for 51 seasons - ending in 2006. The father of six was inducted into the Idaho ASA Hall of Fame in 1991. He also has worked with nearly 300 pitchers in private training, helping more than 35 athletes earn college scholarships - including working with C of I All-America pitchers Katie Zillner, Jody Zillner, and Nickayla Skinner. Outside of softball, he and his wife Jane are the owners of Idaho Tractor - celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2014.