Jonathan Braund named head coach of New Albany baseball program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Jonathan Braund has been appointed head coach of the New Albany baseball program following the departure of Mike Sandman, who guided the team to a Division II state title and is now the dean of students at Utica Middle School. Braund, a longtime assistant, has been part of the coaching staff since 2013 and previously coached at various levels within the program. He expressed enthusiasm for continuing the positive culture established in recent years and emphasized his commitment to the team's future success. New Albany is set to defend its state title next spring.
- •Jonathan Braund succeeds Mike Sandman as head coach.
- •New Albany won the Division II state title under Sandman.
- •Braund has been with the New Albany program since 2013.
- •The Eagles will begin defending their title next spring.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime assistant coach takes over OHSAA champion New Albany baseball
"After contributing to two state titles as an assistant baseball coach at New Albany, Jonathan Braund will now lead the program.
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