Jim Holman, who spent two decades at the helm of Asotin High School’s baseball program, announced his retirement this week, ending a career that produced 305 wins, 14 state tournament appearances and a 2019 state championship.
A Two‑Decade Legacy
Holman will remain involved with the school’s football team, taking the helm for the 2026 season, but he says the decision to leave baseball was driven by a desire to be present for his wife and their three school‑aged children.
Family First
The coach’s family includes son Blyton, 16, and daughters Lindy, 14, and Blake, 11, all of whom have been part of the athletic culture at Asotin, with Lindy entering her freshman year and playing volleyball and softball.
Holman’s influence extends beyond the diamond; he has coached his nephews Gavin and Cody Ells, his son Blyton, and has seen a cascade of former assistants become mentors themselves.
Passing the Torch
Among those assistants, Perry Black stands out, having served as a junior on Holman’s first staff two decades ago and accumulating 270 of the coach’s 305 career victories.
Headed by Black, Holman hopes the next generation will preserve the program’s traditions while injecting fresh energy, a transition he believes is essential for the school’s continued success.
Keys to Success
The outgoing coach also pointed to his own mentors — Dave Curtis, Bill Cridlebaugh and Rick Wilcox — as models of the collaborative approach that defined his philosophy.
Holman’s secret to sustained excellence, he says, was simple: hire exceptional assistants and enjoy the unwavering support of a devoted spouse.
As the 2026 football season approaches, the community watches closely, eager to see how Black will build on the foundation laid by a coach whose legacy intertwines family, mentorship and a love of the game.