Support for Coach Jerry Kelbley's Family

Hello, my name is Mike Fields and I’m the varsity softball coach at Westerville Central HS. I am heartbroken to report that earlier this week we lost a true friend and role model in our softball world.

Jerry Kelbley, he was the long time softball coach at Westerville South HS. He is a member of the Ohio High School Hall Of Fame. He was endlessly always trying to promote the game and provide growth and support for any girls interested in playing the game at any level, and offered a constant supportive environment for not only players, but for fellow coaches and parents. He lost his life giving of his time and efforts to improve the fields he truly loved being on. Jerry was always available to other coaches such as myself to mentor, provide resources and generally anything he could help with to make coaching as successful as possible. If he was nothing else, he was always supportive and approachable. He will be missed beyond words. Personally, I have known him for close to 40 years. He has played a key role in my journey navigating the softball world, and holds a special place in my heart.

Myself and my players at Westerville Central would like to ask for your help in raising funds to support his family in this difficult time. All of my players know him as one of the Jerry’s. Most of them have run across Jerry through school, summer ball or even just at a game. In some cases even their own mothers played for Coach Kelbley in the younger years.

Please help us, and if nothing else keep Coach Kelbley’s family and friends in your prayers. On behalf of our program, we are dedicated to offering the upmost of help and support not only to the Kelbley family, but to our community. All efforts and amount of support is more than appreciated.

Thank you,

Mike Fields and The Westerville Central Softball Program