York College of Pennsylvania

Jim Kunkle begins his third year on Betsy Witman's staff with the start of the 2024-25 season.

Kunkle came to York College after a highly successful run as the West York Area High School girl’s coach. Kunkle led the Bulldogs to a PIAA State Tournament Elite Eight berth as West York posted 18 wins in 2021-22. The Bulldogs finished seventh in District III 5A as they advanced to the tournament quarterfinals.

Kunkle was the Bulldogs' head coach for five years as he accumulated 69 wins during his time on the West York bench. The Bulldogs best year under Kunkle came in 2019-20 as the squad went 21-7 with a YAIAA Division II Championship. West York earned a berth in the PIAA District III 5A semifinals and advanced to the PIAA State Tournament. Kunkle was named the YAIAA Division II Coach of the Year.

Kunkle has also served as the head girls coach at New Oxford in addition to coaching stints with the Central PA Elite AAU program.

He is responsible with assisting in all aspects of the Spartan program and is very visible on the recruiting trail. 

Updated: 9/26/2024

Jim Kunkle Interview with Darrell Henry (2/10/2024)