Former assistant coach Chris Gadsden spent nearly 20 years with UNO baseball, helping the Mavericks to seven NCAA regional appearances.
Mavericks Mourn Passing of Gadsden
Jun 28, 2020 | Baseball
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Athletic Department mourns the passing of former assistant baseball coach Chris Gadsden, who died Friday, June 26, at the age of 54.
With nearly 20 years of dedication to the Omaha baseball program, Gadsden helped the Mavericks to seven NCAA regional appearances, three NCC Championships and a fifth-place finish at the 2007 NCAA Division II College World Series. Following the program's jump to Division I in 2011-12, Gadsden assisted the program to a pair of Summit League regular season championships in 2013 and 2014.
"Our entire staff is in shock over the passing of Coach Gadsden," said Trev Alberts, Vice Chancellor of Athletics. "He had such a positive impact on so many student-athletes during his time at UNO because of his coaching acumen and tremendous strength of character.
"Our hearts go out to his wife Amy and their family during this very difficult time. Our motto here is 'Once a Maverick, always a Maverick', and that sentiment certainly extends to the families of our staff."
Throughout his tenure, he coached three first-team, one second-team, two third-team and two honorable mention All-Americans from 2008-10. Gadsden also saw his players earn a total of 39 All-NCC, three NCC Most Valuable Player, four NCC Most Valuable Pitcher, 15 All-MIAA, 24 All-Summit and six CoSIDA Academic All-America awards.
"Coach Gaddy dedicated each day of his life to serving others, and he was a mentor to me and countless others," said Omaha baseball head coach Evan Porter who played for Gadsden from 2006-09. "His consistent commitment to his family, friends and faith was awe-inspiring. There is no one like Gaddy."
Prior joining UNO's baseball staff, Gadsden served as assistant athletic director at the University of Louisville, where he was an assistant coach for the Cardinals' program. His time at UL spanned from 1993-99. He was a four-year baseball letterman at Creighton from 1984-88 and was selected team captain as a senior.
In addition to his wife, Amy, Gadsden is survived by three sons, Adam, Thomas and Gus.
With nearly 20 years of dedication to the Omaha baseball program, Gadsden helped the Mavericks to seven NCAA regional appearances, three NCC Championships and a fifth-place finish at the 2007 NCAA Division II College World Series. Following the program's jump to Division I in 2011-12, Gadsden assisted the program to a pair of Summit League regular season championships in 2013 and 2014.
"Our entire staff is in shock over the passing of Coach Gadsden," said Trev Alberts, Vice Chancellor of Athletics. "He had such a positive impact on so many student-athletes during his time at UNO because of his coaching acumen and tremendous strength of character.
"Our hearts go out to his wife Amy and their family during this very difficult time. Our motto here is 'Once a Maverick, always a Maverick', and that sentiment certainly extends to the families of our staff."
Throughout his tenure, he coached three first-team, one second-team, two third-team and two honorable mention All-Americans from 2008-10. Gadsden also saw his players earn a total of 39 All-NCC, three NCC Most Valuable Player, four NCC Most Valuable Pitcher, 15 All-MIAA, 24 All-Summit and six CoSIDA Academic All-America awards.
"Coach Gaddy dedicated each day of his life to serving others, and he was a mentor to me and countless others," said Omaha baseball head coach Evan Porter who played for Gadsden from 2006-09. "His consistent commitment to his family, friends and faith was awe-inspiring. There is no one like Gaddy."
Prior joining UNO's baseball staff, Gadsden served as assistant athletic director at the University of Louisville, where he was an assistant coach for the Cardinals' program. His time at UL spanned from 1993-99. He was a four-year baseball letterman at Creighton from 1984-88 and was selected team captain as a senior.
In addition to his wife, Amy, Gadsden is survived by three sons, Adam, Thomas and Gus.
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