Boucher Named Shawano Softball Coach

SHAWANO, WI- Pending formal approval, Nathan Boucher will be the new head softball coach at SCHS. Boucher replaces
Jude Wachtel who resigned from the position this fall.
Boucher has demonstrated a commitment to coaching the youth of the Shawano community, coaching several
youth programs and multiple SCHS teams. Nate has served on the Youth Softball Board and coached in the
youth softball program since 2015. He also coached youth baseball for eight years, including four years in
which he served on the Youth Baseball Board. At SCHS, Boucher coaches in the Boys’ Basketball program,
recently taking over as the JV1 head coach this year after being the JV2 head coach for the previous five
seasons. He has also been the Boys’ JV1 Soccer head coach since 2018. Boucher was the Varsity Soccer
Head Coach at Gresham High School for thirteen years and he is familiar with the demands of running a
varsity program.
“I am excited and thrilled to be given the opportunity to be the head coach of Shawano Softball,” said Boucher.
“I am looking forward to being able to have a part in building success in the softball program and helping kids
with the sport they love.”
“I’m excited for Coach Boucher to become the leader of the SCHS softball program”, said SCHS Activities
Director Joel Wondra. “Coach Boucher brings a wealth of coaching experience to the position, and he has
demonstrated a commitment to the education-based athletics model. We are excited for the team to continue
to improve and for the program to provide a positive and meaningful experience for our athletes.”
With the first day of practice less than four months away, Coach Boucher will immediately be busy preparing
for the 2025 season. “My first task is to connect with players and families to share more about the direction I
see our program going in the future”, said Boucher.
In 2025, the Hawks are expected to return eight letterwinners and are looking to build upon last year’s 12-13
overall record and fifth place finish in the Bay Conference.