Will Goebel
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- Email:
- wjgoebel@sc4.edu
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- Title:
- Assistant Coach
UPDATED July 21, 2026
Will Goebel will be in his second season as an assistant coach for the Skippers' baseball team in 2026-27.
In his first campaign in 2025-26, Goebel helped guide SC4 to 16 wins, which was the Skippers' most victories as a program since 2013 (13 years).
Prior to SC4, Goebel worked in many baseball roles, most recently as Pitching Instructor for the Detroit Prospects from 2025-26 (also Head Coach for the Prospects in 2026). He was the Head Coach for the Motor City Hit Dogs in 2023, as well as the South Oakland A's in 2024. Goebel began his coaching career at his high school, L'Anse Creuse High School in his home town of Harrison Township, Mich., where he was an assistant during the 2022 campaign.
A standout pitcher at LCNHS in Harrison Township, Goebel served as team captain during both his junior and senior seasons. He earned all-conference, all-district, all-region, and all-state honors, establishing himself as one of the premier arms in the state. During his junior campaign, he posted an impressive 8–2 record with a 1.23 ERA, striking out 86 batters across 57.1 innings. His senior season, widely anticipated, was cut short due to the COVID‑19 shutdown.
Goebel continued his playing career at the Division I level with Indiana State University from 2020-22, where he made multiple no-hit relief appearances over two seasons. He later transferred to Grand Valley State University (2022-25), spending his final three collegiate seasons as a key component of the Lakers’ bullpen. As a trusted back-end arm and closer, he compiled 87.1 innings, a 2.68 ERA, 78 strikeouts, and 10 saves across his GVSU career. His performance earned him Honorable Mention All-GLIAC honors as a junior and Second Team All-GLIAC recognition as a senior.
Goebel graduated from Grand Valley State in 2025 with a bachelor's degree in Sport Management.
Following his collegiate career, Goebel received multiple professional opportunities but ultimately chose to pursue coaching full-time. He has since coached several seasons of high-level travel baseball and high school baseball, earning numerous tournament titles and contributing to significant team success at the prep level. His coaching style reflects both his competitive pedigree and his commitment to athlete development.
At SC4, Coach Goebel plays an integral role in advancing the Skippers’ pitching development, competitive culture, and on-field success.
Goebel enjoys golfing, working out, and hanging out with friends.
