BASEBALL
Rocke Musgraves is the second head baseball coach in the history of the Rams’ program. Musgraves has more than 30 years of coaching experience across the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NJCAA levels, bringing a career résumé that includes nearly 800 collegiate victories (787–467), 18 conference, regional, and super-regional championships, and a steadfast commitment to developing student-athletes spiritually, academically and athletically.
Musgraves comes to CIU after serving as the inaugural head coach at John Melvin University (JMU) in Louisiana, where he built the Millers into a formidable program in just three seasons.
“I’m beyond excited to join the CIU athletic program and return to NAIA Baseball,” said Musgraves. “I want to thank President Dr. Bill Jones and Director of Athletics Stefan Vasiloff for the opportunity to carry out the Christ-led mission of CIU. I look forward to meeting the guys and getting to work.”
Musgraves replaces CIU baseball’s founding head coach, Jonathan Johnson who is pursuing new professional ventures. Johnson led the Rams to the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) World Series title in 2021.
TRACK AND FIELD & CROSS COUNTRY
Veteran NAIA coach Justin Carver is the new head coach for the CIU track and field and cross country programs. Carver brings more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, most recently at York University in Nebraska, where he served as head coach for track and field and cross country since 2011. Under his leadership, the program produced 14 NAIA All-Americans, over 150 NCCAA All-Americans, and 26 NCCAA National Champions.
“While it’s never easy to leave a place that’s meant so much, I’m excited for the new challenges and opportunities ahead,” said Carver. “CIU is a special place, I’m excited to be a part of it. I have high expectations for myself and the program as we move forward.”
Carver replaces Benny Morgan who is retiring from collegiate coaching.
ESPORTS
Reggie White is the new Esports head coach. He has been a part of the program since its inception in 2021 in various capacities, including as an athlete and, most recently, assisting in the broadcast of CIU Overwatch and CIU Super Smash Bros. as a play-by-play commentator. White has a wealth of knowledge, specifically in Overwatch, as a former Overwatch athlete. But his gaming IQ is spread across a plethora of titles in both PC and console games.
“I believe in the value of hard work, healthy competition, and the joy that comes from using our God-given talents to grow both in the game and in life,” said White. “My mission is to build a team culture where we compete with excellence, have fun, and most importantly, leave a Christ-centered impact on each other and our campus community.”
GOLF
Major McWhorter has been named interim head men’s golf coach after Jake Montgomery’s departure. Montgomery has rejoined the professional circuit as a player after three years of leading the Rams.
McWhorter assisted Montgomery for the last two seasons. He is a four-year letter winner for CIU golf and owns and operates a golf instruction business.
“I’m excited to take over as interim head coach at CIU. We have a great group of guys and a ton of potential in this program,” McWhorter said.
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