WICHITA, KS - Friends University Athletic Director Joe Zimmerman announces the hiring of Adam Neisius as head baseball coach.

"We are excited with Adam joining the athletic team at Friends University," said Zimmerman. "His work and effort in collegiate baseball, and the development of young men as solid student athletes are some of the many qualities we feel makes him right for the job as head coach."

Neisius comes to the Falcons from the University of Nebraska at Kearney where he was assistant head baseball coach for the past two years. As an assistant, Neisius was responsible for offensive and defensive aspects along with recruiting.

Prior to University of Nebraska at Kearney, Neisius spent 10 seasons from 1998 - 2008 as head baseball coach at Dakota Wesleyan University. During his 10 year stint, Neisius led his team to two regular season titles in 2002 and 2005 and two consecutive conference tournament titles in 2004 -2005 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. In 2005, he was named NAIA Region IV Coach of the Year and GPAC Coach of the Year. Neisius is currently the winningest coach at DWU compiling a record of 263-202 overall.

As a player, Neisius began his collegiate career at Mesa State College where he competed for two years before transferring to Dakota Wesleyan University where he finished his collegiate career. Neisius then spent two years in the Texas-Louisiana Professional Baseball League with the Colorado Wolverines. 

"I want to thank President Green and Mr. Zimmerman for the opportunity to join the Friends University family; I am looking forward to working with everyone at the University as well as the Wichita baseball community.  My #1 priority will be to make sure each student/athlete in the baseball program is successful in the classroom, on the field, and in the community," said Head Coach Adam Neisius.

Neisius holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Behavioral Sciences from Dakota Wesleyan University and a Master of Arts in Physical Education with an emphasis in coaching administration from University of Northern Colorado.