He succeeded Steve Hertz, who retired after the 2003 season, after 23 years at the helm.

[1] As a result of Gonzaga's successful season in 2009, Machtolf was named the WCC Coach of the Year.

[5] A three-sport star in high school,[6] he played college baseball for the Stanford Cardinal from 1984–1987.

In his senior season of 1987, the Cardinal won the national title and he was named to the All-College World Series Team as a designated hitter.

[8] Below is a table of Machtolf's yearly records as an NCAA head baseball coach.