Southern University

Chris Crenshaw was named Head Coach of the Southern University baseball program on June 18, 2021 after spending the Spring 2021 Season as the Interim Head Coach. He becomes the 7^th head coach in Jaguar baseball history,

Crenshaw enters his fourth season coaching on the bluff, ninth season at the Division I Level and 10^th overall on the collegiate level. He was instrumental in helping guide the Jaguars to the 2019 SWAC Western Division Championship and overall 2019 SWAC Tournament Championship--a season which earned the Jaguars a bid to the NCAA's Starkville Regional. Prior to Southern, he spent five years at Jackson State University and two years at Southwest Tennessee Community College, both as an Assistant Coach.

During his time at JSU, he served as the Recruiting Coordinator and pitching coach.
- 170 Wins in 5 years                       - Conference Title - 2014                - Division Title - 2016
- 25 All Conference Selections        - 5 30 win season                            - 2 Players of the Year
- 1 Hitter of the Year                        - 2 Freshman of the Year                - 2 Newcomer of the Year
- 1 Relief Pitcher of the Year           - 3 Freshman All Americans            - 1 All American
- 2 All Region Players                      - 1st JSU NCAA Tournament win    - 5 players to go Pro in 5 Years
- Players with 3.0 or higher GPA’s in 10 of 11 Semesters

During his two years at Southwest Tennessee Community College, Crenshaw served as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator during his tenure. 

Crenshaw, a Memphis native who played at Southwest Tennessee Community College and at Southern University under legendary Head Coach Roger Cador is a graduate of Bethel University earning a degree in Physical Education.

His father Gregory Crenshaw and uncle Reggie Williams are both alumni of the Southern University baseball program.

Coaching Experience:
Southern – Assistant Coach – 2019-2020
Jackson State – Assistant Coach – 2014-19
Southwest Tennessee CC – Assistant Coach – 2012-14
 
Birthdate:
March 19, 1986
 
Education:
2009: Bethel University, Bachelors, Health and Physical Education
 
Playing Career:
Southwestern Tennessee CC – 2005-06
Southern – 2006-07
Bethel  – 2007-09