Episode 241: Coach Jacob Gruse (Head Boys Basketball Coach Cave Spring HS) Roanoke, VA ("The 2019-20 Championship Run")

Coach Gruse, from St. Albans WV, moved to SW Virginia in 2015.  It didn’t take him long to become a staple in the community.  A graduate of Concord College and a three year letterman in baseball, Coach Gruse has followed his passion for sports throughout his professional career.  For twenty plus years, coach has worked at the collegiate level and high school level as a basketball and baseball coach.  He has coached NBA, NFL and MLB players alike.  Coach has been the recipient of many accolades during his coaching career to include, but not limited to: Dogwood District Coach of the Year, River Ridge District Coach of the Year, and Virginia High School League Coach of the Year. Today, Coach Gruse is the head basketball coach for Cave Spring High School, where he most recently won the VHSL state championship and VHSL Coach of the Year.  In addition, Coach Gruse is the Executive Director of Knights Basketball Academy, where he oversees all of KBA programs and teams. [email protected]  @CoachGruse