THOMAS NAMED NEW HEAD BASEBALL COACH AT NJCU

JERSEY CITY—Former NJCU four-year standout catcher, designated hitter, and left fielder Jonathan Thomas, a May 2005 graduate of the University with a bachelor of arts in English, was named the new head coach of the Gothic Knights baseball program. Thomas will be just the 10^th head baseball coach in the 63-year history of the program.

\”To coach where you played is probably the ultimate opportunity,\” said Thomas. \”To give back the knowledge you’ve gained throughout the years at your alma mater is something I am excited about.\”

Thomas added \”I expect us to play hard and play with intensity—the way I played. I want our team to go out and compete hard against the best competition in the country. If we practice and prepare the way we should and are mentally focused, I think the results will speak for themselves.\”

Thomas originally served as NJCU’s assistant coach and hitting instructor in 2008, while also contributing to the program as its first base coach while working with the outfielders.