Quincy University Men's Baseball

Matt Schissel was promoted as Quincy University's 12th head baseball coach on July 2, 2021. He will enter his fifth season as head baseball coach in the spring of 2026. Schissel spent three seasons as the pitching coach and head assistant for the Hawks after spending two seasons as a graduate assistant.  Schissel took over pitching coach duties midway into the 2018 spring season.  Under Schissel, the Hawks advanced to their first World Series in 2017 and won back-to-back GLVC Tournament titles in 2017 and 2018. In his first year of taking over as the pitching coach, the Hawks' staff posted a team ERA of 3.83, which was the lowest it had been since 2015.  Schissel came to Quincy after finishing his playing career at Central College in Pella, Iowa. During his time in Pella, he was also a member of the football program for two years. Schissel was selected as a team captain in two seasons with the Dutch. In his first season as the head coach, Schissel led the Hawks to a 37-25 record and an NCAA tournament berth. The Hawks would reach the Super Regional for the first time since 2017. In 2023, Schissel would set the school record for wins in a season with 47. With those wins, the Hawks were GLVC regular season and postseason champions. They would clinch an NCAA tournament berth and find their way to the Super Regional for the second straight year. Outside of QU, he has also spent time working for Perfect Game Baseball, one of the top high school baseball showcase organizations in the country.    Year Record Postseason 2022 37-25 NCAA Tournament Berth, Midwest Super Regional 2023 47-11 Most Wins in School History, GLVC Regular/Postseason Champions, NCAA Tournament Berth, Midwest Super Regional 2024 28-26 2025 26-27  

McClennen enters his second season with the Hawks as a graduate assistant in the spring of 2026. From Rochester Hills, Michigan, he enjoyed a standout playing career as a shortstop at Saginaw Valley State University (DII – GLIAC), where he appeared in 180 games and was a career .305 hitter. As a senior, he hit .333 and posted a .970 fielding percentage while helping the Cardinals win a school-record 41 games and advance to the Midwest Super Regional, just one step shy of the Division II College World Series. In his first season on staff, McClennen worked with the Hawks’ outfielders, guiding a group that produced two All-Conference honorees, including one with regional recognition. He also assisted with baserunning, where the Hawks saw a dramatic improvement in stolen bases, jumping from 11 in 2024 to 98 in 2025. Alongside his coaching duties, McClennen is pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree at Quincy University.

Tucker Olson enters his first season as Quincy University’s Director of Analytics & Player Development, bringing a strong background in baseball operations, statistical analysis, and player development at both the collegiate and professional levels. Olson most recently worked in Minor League Operations with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2023–24, where he supported player development initiatives and assisted with organizational analytics across multiple affiliates. During the 2023 season, he spent time in the Dominican Republic with the DSL Pirates Gold squad, helping guide the club to a 41–12 record and an appearance in the Dominican Summer League finals. In 2024, Olson contributed to the success of the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the Pirates’ High-A affiliate, as the team captured the South Atlantic League North Division first-half title, posted a 75–55 overall record, and advanced to the playoffs. A native of La Grange, Missouri, Olson is a 2023 graduate of Truman State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in statistics. He was also a standout relief pitcher for the Bulldogs from 2019 to 2023, appearing in 58 career games, the third-most appearances in program history, while compiling a 3–3 record across 56.2 innings with 51 strikeouts. His 23 appearances during the 2023 season rank third for a single season in school history. In his role at Quincy, Olson will focus on integrating analytics into player development, assisting with performance evaluation, and supporting the program’s growth through data-driven decision making. Olson currently resides in Kirksville, Missouri, with his fiancé and their dog, Ace, and is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Herschelman enters his third year at QU in the spring of 2026 as the Hawks' pitching coach following three seasons on the staff at Missouri S&T. Herschelman has been a part of the GLVC for the better part of a decade, serving on the staffs at both Truman State and Maryville, as well as NAIA member William Woods. He is a graduate of Maryville University, where he spent four seasons as a relief pitcher.   During the 2023 season at Missouri S&T, Herschelman mentored a pitching staff that struck out a single-season school record 361 batters and averaged 8.89 strikeouts per nine innings.   Herschelman pitched for the Saints from 2011 to 2014 and broke the single-season and career records for appearances. The Saints went to the GLVC tournament twice during his tenure. As a junior in high school at Raymond-Lincolnwood, Herschelman helped the Lancers win the Class 1A state championship as he went 6-0 and pitched two scoreless innings of relief in the state semifinals. Shane resides in Quincy with his dog, Waino.