Genesee Rapids Announce Coaches for 2019 Season 

Your Genesee Rapids are pleased to announce the hiring of Thad Johnson of Jamestown, NY, as Head Coach for the 2019 season.

Thad Johnson Photo

Coach Johnson is currently the Assistant Head Coach at Menlo College in Atherton, CA. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University where he played baseball for four years serving as team captain in his Senior year. During his time at Bonaventure, he played 3 summers in the NYCBL.  This included 1 year with the Wellsville Nitros and 2 years with the Hornell Dodgers. Last summer, he was the Head Coach of the Sandbridge Seagulls in the Virginia Beach College Baseball League. 

Coach Johnson says, “Sports have always been my passion, but has also been a platform for me to share my story and spread the good news of Jesus Christ.” He is excited about the opportunity to bring his baseball knowledge and teaching skills to a faith based environment the Rapids provide.