Kody Ortman
Coach Bio
Kody Ortman was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, where he developed his passion for baseball. Kody brings a lifetime of competitive baseball experience and leadership to his coaching philosophy.
A former collegiate catcher at Auburn University, Kody earned his opportunity at the Division I level after a standout junior college career at Northwest Shoals Community College, playing under coach David Langston, where he finished his career with 15 home runs and 84 RBIs. He was named to the 2011 ACCC All-Tournament Team and earned Second Team All-Northern League honors as a catcher.
Prior to college, Kody was a highly accomplished player at Grissom High School, playing under Coach Adam Moseley. He was a two-time Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State selection and was recognized as the 2008 All-Metro Player of the Year, as well as the 2008 Huntsville Times Player of the year. He was selected to the Alabama North-South All-Star Game and the ABCA All-Star Game.
He began coaching youth baseball in 2022 at Shades Mountain Park before moving into competitive travel baseball.
Outside of baseball, Kody has spent 12 years in the automotive industry, where he serves as the Senior Engineering Manager at Magna. His professional experience strengthens the leadership, preparation, accountability, communication, and teamwork he brings to coaching.
Kody has been married to his wife, Erin, since 2015, and they have two sons, Davis and Thomas, as well as one daughter, Riley. He enjoys spending time with his family, supporting his sons’ activities, and following sports.
Coaching Philosophy
Kody’s faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of his life and coaching philosophy. He believes that every athlete is uniquely created in God’s image and gifted with talents that can be used to glorify Him. While athletic achievement and competitive success are important, Kody believes the greatest victories happen when athletes grow in their faith, character, and purpose.
As a coach, Kody is committed to leading through servant leadership, integrity, and love, following the example set by Christ. He views coaching as a calling and an opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people beyond the game. His goal is to help athletes develop discipline, perseverance, accountability, and confidence while understanding that their identity is found in Christ, not in their performance.
Kody challenges athletes to pursue excellence in everything they do, competing with humility, gratitude, and respect for others. He believes success is measured not only by wins, championships, or statistics, but by the character that is built, the relationships that are strengthened, and the way athletes represent Christ through their actions.