Coach Napierala has been an assistant for the Bison Softball program since 1991. A 1983 graduate of C.M. Russell High School, Chris went on to Concordia College, in Moorehead  Minnesota, and played baseball there. 

Coach "Nap" has been actively coaching his whole teaching career. He is the quarterback coach for the Bison football team, he has also coached freshman basketball as well as legion baseball.

Coach Olson on Coach Napierala, "Chris is very vital to our success. His knowledge and inner drive to succeed benefits the athletes as well as our over-all program's success. I feel very fortunate to have Nap helping us out." Coach Napierala works and develops infielders.

Chris enjoys working out, lifting weights, hunting and fishing when not hanging out with his family. Click here to see Nap's hobbies.

Chris is married to Marni and they have two children, Cayden and Rennie.