GALLERY: Poynette coach Bob Tomlinson through his illustrious 41-year head coaching career
Photos of longtime Poynette softball head coach Bob Tomlinson over the course of his career with the Pumas. The longtime coach recently retired after 41 seasons as head coach of the Pumas program. Under Tomlinson, Poynette reached the WIAA state tournament 11 times, claiming five state championships in 1998, 2005, 2011, 2018 and 2019, as well as four more runner-up finishes.
Poynette head coach Bob Tomlinson gets a hug from assistant coach Kessa LaBlanc following their 4-0 victory over Campbellsport in the Division 3 state championship game in Madison on Saturday.
Poynette junior Lizzie Schwenn speeds around third base as coach Bob Tomlinson sends her home to score a run during a WIAA Division 3 state semifinal game against Prescott on Thursday at Goodman Diamond in Madison.
Bob Tomlinson is in his 40th season as the head coach of the Poynette softball program.
Poynette freshman courtesy runner Peyton Kingsland sprints home for a run as coach Bob Tomlinson signals in the background during Saturday's Division 3 state championship game at Goodman Diamond in Madison.
Poynette coach Bob Tomlinson, right, sends freshman Peyton Kingsland around third base to score during the second inning of Friday's non-conference game against Marathon at the Diamond of Champions in Poynette.
Poynette coaches, from left; Bob Tomlinson, Courtney Jordak and Sean Mackey keep an eye on the action in the first inning of their Division 3 state semifinal game against Grantsburg at Goodman Diamond in Poynette on Friday.
Poynette head coach Bob Tomlinson demonstrates a play during his team's practice on Monday. Tomlinson, who has a 604 victories in his 37 years coaching in Poynette, said his assistant coaches deserve a bunch of credit for getting this year's team back to the state tournament.
Poynette head coach Bob Tomlinson greets Maegan Brookins as she round the bases on her two-run home run in the fourth inning of Poynette's 14-4 victory over Lakeside Lutheran in a Division 3 regional final game in Poynette on Friday.
Poynette head coach Bob Tomlinson shoots video with his phone of the Poynette fans during opening introductions of the Division 3 state championship game at Goodman Diamond in Madison on Saturday.
Poynette head coach Bob Tomlinson talks with senior Emily Cibulka during the Division 3 state semifinal game against Lomira on Friday night at Goodman Diamond.
Poynette head coach Bob Tomlinson sends senior Jordyn Mackey home in the third inning of Poynette's 10-0 victory over Cuba City in a Division 3 sectional final game in Boscobel on Thursday.
Poynette sophomore Brooke Dredske is congratulated by head coach Bob Tomlinson as she rounds third base after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of her team's 4-2 victory over Marshall in a Division 3 sectional semifinal game in Poynette on Tuesday.
Poynette head coach Bob Tomlinson looks on during a third-inning at bat for his team on Thursday evening during the Pumas' 2-1 loss to Arcadia in a WIAA Division 3 sectional championship game in Poynette.
Poynette head coach Bob Tomlinson talks to his players from the dugout as they play a game against Stevens Point during the Poynette Jamboree prep girls fastpitch softball tournament at Poynette High School in Poynette, Wis., Saturday, May 3, 2014. Amber Arnold -- State Journal
Poynette head coach Bob Tomlinson, right, huddles up with his team after their game against Stevens Point during the Poynette Jamboree prep girls fastpitch softball tournament at Poynette High School in Poynette, Wis., Saturday, May 3, 2014. Amber Arnold -- State Journal
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