Kruise Newman is an emerging baseball coach beginning his coaching career at Missouri Western State University after a playing career that took him through multiple levels of collegiate and professional baseball. Newman’s collegiate career included stops at the University of Tennessee, Walters State Community College, Tennessee Wesleyan University, and the University of New Orleans.
Following his collegiate career, Newman continued pursuing his passion for the game professionally, playing for the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League. His professional experience provided him with an opportunity to compete at a high level while gaining a deeper understanding of the preparation, discipline, consistency, and competitiveness required to succeed in professional baseball.
Throughout his playing career, Newman was exposed to different programs, coaches, teammates, and baseball environments. Those experiences helped shape his understanding of what it takes to develop as a player and compete as part of a successful team. They also created a strong foundation for his transition from player to coach.
As Newman begins his coaching career with Griffon Baseball, he is excited to share the knowledge and experiences gained throughout his playing career with student-athletes. He is passionate about developing players, building strong relationships, establishing accountability, and helping athletes reach their potential both on and off the field.
