Bio

Coach Kryz spent 3 seasons with Utah Valley University for the 2022-2024 seasons where he was the first base coach and the outfield coach. During his time in Orem Utah, 4 different outfielders moved on to play professional baseball following their time playing for Coach Kryz.

In his 3 years with UVU, he helped guide the outfield to 13, 13 and 15 outfield assists. During this time, the outfield excelled in handling the baseball capped by a .988 fielding percentage which came in at the second highest fielding percentage in school history.

Prior to his coaching career beginning at Utah Valley University, Coach Kryz spent time playing professionally overseas in Berlin, Germany.  Here he played as a starting pitcher as well as both infield and outfield. In 2019, he broke the league record for homeruns in a single season. During this time, he also served as an assistant coach for the Berlin Flamingos. 

From 2017-2018, Coach Kryz played at Indiana University in the Big Ten Conference. Here, he won the 2017 “Hoosier Award” for his work ethic and dedication both on and off the field exemplifying the true meaning of a Hoosier. IU played in a regional both seasons that Coach Kryz was part of the program. Upon graduation, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 2018 in liberal studies (with a minor in sociology).

From 2015-2016, Coach Kryz played at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington. Here he excelled on the diamond as he earned All-American honors as a pitcher and infielder.

Kryzsko hails from Covington, Washington, where he won a state championship at Kentwood High School and earned All-Star honors. He also set the school record in ERA as a pitcher in his Junior season.

 WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT COACH KRYZSKO

“Kade was a player who took a lot of pride in his preparation and always played the game the right way. He will approach coaching with the same mindset. He will be a great asset to the program and will bring great energy to the ballpark every day.”

 -Chris Lemonis

Mississippi State Head Coach

2021 National Champion

 “Kade Kryzsko is one of the most diligent and thorough workers that I know in the game of baseball. It is this work ethic that allowed him to thrive when I first worked with him when he was a college freshman and went on to be an All American. When we worked together on the coaching staff at Utah Valley, Kade brought this same grit and determination which was pivotal to our success. I have no doubt he will bring so much to the Lassen program!”

-Eddie Smith

University of Washington Head Coach