Welcome to Rockhurst Athletics,

I am Tom Kruse and let me start by saying how incredibly grateful I am to have the opportunity to serve as the Athletic Director here at Rockhurst High School. I took over the position in January of 2024, as my good friend Mike Dierks announced his retirement from athletic administration. 

I am excited for this school year to get underway, and see the many great things that will take place on the fields, courses, pools, gyms, and tracks throughout this year. We have so many opportunities for young men to develop in the areas of faith, service, leadership, and personal growth through athletics. Athletics here at Rockhurst is simply an extension of the classroom.  Our young men will hopefully learn that through competition, at the highest level, anything is possible.

I am grateful for the partnership that our Athletic Department has with Rockhurst parents. Each one of their sons is a gift to us, and we strive to help form him into a better son, brother, teammate, leader, friend, and athlete. I love seeing our parents’ involvement in not only their sons’ lives, but the friendships that develop with other families throughout their time here.

I am grateful for the great coaches we have in place here, and the time commitment they put in for our young men. They care for our Hawklets as young men first and foremost, and then as student-athletes. I love the bonds that our coaches and athletes maintain after their playing days are over at The Rock.

I am grateful for the alumni who continue to be invested in our programs. The “Rockhurst Brotherhood” is real, as at almost any sporting event you will run into many alumni that understand what competing for The Rock is all about. Our community support at Rockhurst is unlike any place I have been.  

I encourage you to check out www.gohawklets.com and follow us on X/Twitter at @GoHawklets for everything you need to know about athletics, including schedules, results, stats, and locations. 

Rock State,

Tom Kruse