Riverdale baseball hires Wayne Kendrick as new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Riverdale High School has appointed Wayne Kendrick as its new baseball coach, effective June 1. Kendrick, a former player for Riverdale and MTSU, takes over from Barry Messer, who recently retired after many years in the role. Kendrick previously served as an assistant under Messer and has coaching experience at other levels. Under Messer, the team reached the Class 4A sectional in 2026, finishing with a record of 28-17. Kendrick aims to build on the established success of the program.
- •Wayne Kendrick appointed Riverdale baseball coach on June 1.
- •Kendrick replaces retired coach Barry Messer.
- •He has coaching experience since 2018 under Messer.
- •Kendrick was a standout player at Riverdale and MTSU.
- •Riverdale finished 28-17 and reached the sectional in 2026.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Riverdale baseball hires former assistant Wayne Kendrick as coach
"Former Riverdale assistant Wayne Kendrick, who starred with the Warriors in the early 2000s, was hired as baseball coach on June 1.
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