Baseball
- Title:
- Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Prior to coming to IPFW, Newhard served as the head coach at Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, MI in 2003 and 2004. While at Glen Oaks, Newhard compiled an overall record of 66-39, while qualifiing for post-season play and garnering a national ranking in both seasons. Prior to being a head coach, Newhard served as an assistant coach at Glen Oaks under head coach Joel Mishler, for the 2001 and 2002 seasons. Overall in his time at Glen Oaks, Newhard coached over 30 players that went on to play at four year schools, and one professional draft pick. Newhard also served as an assistant coach at Grace College in 2000 for head coach Glen Johnson.
Newhard has worked baseball camps at the University of Kentucky, the University of Michigan, and Ball St. University. Newhard has just resigned his post as an associate scout for the Baltimore Orioles. Newhard had served as a scout with the Orioles the past two years for regional scout Marc Ziegler. Prior to his stint with the Orioles, Newhard served as an associate scout for the Toronto Blue Jays and regional scouts Jaymie Bane and Jim Ridley for one year in 2002.
Newhard graduated from Grace College in 1999 with a bachelors degree in Sports Studies. He played four seasons with the Lancers for head coach Glen Johnson. Coach Newhard and his wife Karen currently reside in New Haven, Indiana.
