Jno Shuler Retires After 25 Years at CRC

August 11, 2025

SACRAMENTO, Ca - Cosumnes River College announces the retirement of Assistant Baseball Coach and Instructional Assistant Jno Shuler, who has been part of CRC Athletics for 25 years.

"Today's announcement is bittersweet for our department," said Collin Pregliasco, Dean of Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics and Athletic Director. "Jno has been an integral part of CRC Athletics and our baseball program since 2000. His dedication to our student-athletes on the field and through his work in our Athlete Learning Center has shaped the culture of our department in so many ways. His presence will be deeply missed, but no doubt we will continue to build on what he has started."

During his time at CRC as an assistant coach under Tony Bloomfield and Don Mico, Shuler helped guide the Hawks baseball program to 20 playoff appearances, four Big 8 Conference Championships, and a 3C2A State Championship in 2012. His coaching excellence was recognized nationally in 2022 when he was named the ABCA National Assistant Coach of the Year.

"Jno's leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the game and to CRC Baseball, have left an indelible mark on every player fortunate enough to be coached by him," said Head Baseball Coach Don Mico. "I consider myself incredibly lucky to have coached alongside him for the past 14 years…years filled with highs like the 2012 State Championship and countless playoff appearances, learning moments, as he helped teach me how to be a head coach, and plenty of laughter on long bus rides and conversations about baseball legends of the '70s, '80s, and '90s."

In addition to his contributions with the baseball program, Shuler was instrumental in the development of the Athletic Learning Center at CRC. What began as a converted equipment room storage closet became a thriving academic support space for student-athletes. His work alongside Steve Krisiak, CRC's coaching staff, and fellow Academic Coaches Brandon Ellis and Shirley Murillo, helped create a transformational resource that continues to lead the way across the state for supporting student-athlete academic success.

Assistant Coaching Accolades:

20 3C2A Playoff Appearances: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
4 Conference Championships: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2012
2012 3C2A State Championship
2022 ABCA National Assistant Coach of the Year

"As he steps away from the field," Mico added, "Jno leaves behind a legacy built not just on victories, but on character, mentorship, and integrity. I was blessed to have him as a mentor—and most of all, a friend. I wish him a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement."

"Jno is truly one of a kind," added Pregliasco. "His passion and support for our student-athletes made him more than a coach to those that worked with him or played for him. There is no doubt his athletes, coaches, and staff are all better for knowing him."