Milton Barney has been named the head coach of the Miles College Golden Bears baseball program as announced by the athletic department this past January 5, 2024.
The interest in Barney was significant based on his track record and coaching experience at the HBCU level and ultimately that track record set him apart. He’s made an immediate impact at every coaching level, including at Mississippi Valley State University last season winning 15 ball games compared to 10 in 2023 and no wins during both of MVSU 2020-2021 seasons. He is an energetic, innovative, and focused coach. With his hire, Barney will turn the program back to being an SIAC conference contender.
About Coach Milton Barney
Milton Barney, from Gulfport, Mississippi, played high school baseball at Gulfport High where he was on the team that played in the 2005 state finals. He played collegiate baseball at Grambling State University for three years from 2008-2010. Barney carried a .310 batting average with 114 hits, 96 runs, 30 doubles, 5 home runs, 55 runs batted in, with 27 steals in over 108 ballgames. Barney was part of the Tigers’ SWAC championship of the 2010 season.
Great Hire ! He’s been a champion at every level !