HEAD COACH & FOUNDER
Bruce Kelly
Bruce Kelly, BK, is one of the founders of the Northside Dirt Devils Baseball Program. After a short time playing baseball at Trinidad State Junior College and receiving his AA, he completed his BA from the University of Northern Colorado.
Bruce began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Loveland High School. He started his family in 1992 by marrying Stephanie, then having a son in 1993, Kyle, and Joseph in 1996.
After spending a few years coaching “little league”, he began coaching at Thompson Valley High School in 2008. He has spent the last 16 years as a baseball coach at TVHS.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
STATE TITLES
Led the 16U Northside Dirt Devils to consecutive Colorado State Tournament championships in 2024 and 2025.
PLACEMENT SUCCESS
Secured collegiate placement for over 45 student-athletes in Division I and II programs through strategic recruiting.
DEVELOPMENT
Architect of the 'Devil Velocity' pitching mechanics workshop, increasing average player exit velocity by 8%.
COACHING AWARD
Voted 2023 Regional Coach of the Year for commitment to servant leadership and community impact off the field.