Inductee Details

Jay Kahnt

Graduation Year: 2000
Induction Class of 2022
Sports: Softball
Jay Kahnt

Education

BA in Business Administration
Master of Sports Administration

OU Athletic Participation: 

Basketball (1995-2000)

Current/Past Business Profession or Occupation and Community Involvement 

Jay Kahnt is the winningest coach in Ottawa University history, boasting an impressive record 536 wins with accolades including: 6-Time KCAC Coach of the Year, 6-Time KCAC Regular Season Champions, 2-Time KCAC Tournament Champions, and NFCA Region IV Staff of the Year (2021) and 2 trips to the NAIA World Series (2017 and 2021). Prior to and in addition to his decades-long run with the Ottawa University softball team, Jay served as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Ottawa University Intramural Director and Professor in Exercise Science. Jay’s involvement extends into the community as a coach with both the Ottawa Recreation Commission and Princeton Recreation Commission.

Family Members

Wife-Liz
Daughter – Emma
Sons – Cooper, Theo