Lonnie (a.k.a. Coach Kruse) serves as the Head Women's Basketball Coach here at Sterling College, a place that he finds to be very familiar. Lonnie enjoyed the school and community of Sterling College when he was a student here and he still feels that the Christian environment is important to his family. He finds the uniqueness of Sterling to be a highlight-Sterling is a true Christian college and the community provides a one of a kind support. Lonnie is married to his wife, Carol, and has 4 daughters, and 7 grandchildren.

Education

High School
Holyrood H.S. - 1967, Holyrood, Kansas

College
Sterling College - 1971
Degree: B.S. Major - Health & Physical Education

Wichita State University - 1972
Degree: M.S. Major - Health, PE & Recreation

Basketball Playing Experience

(1967 - 1971) - Sterling College Participated in Basketball & Track

Basketball Coaching Experience

(1972 - 1974) - Norton High School. Head Coach - Boys' Basketball
(1974 - 1981) - South Barber High School. Head Coach - Boys' Basketball
(1982 - Present) - Sterling College Head Coach - Women's' Basketball

Personal Life

Birthplace: Ellsworth, Kansas
Family: Wife, Carol. Children: Daughters, Lisa, Darci, Stacie and Erin. Grandchildren: Seth, Kade, Lucas, Kali, Wyatt, Jacob, and one on the way

Contact Information

Phone/Extension: (620) 278-4335
Email: lkruse@sterling.edu