Noah Cornwell enters his first season with the VMI baseball program in 2026-27.
Cornwell comes to the Institute after gaining coaching experience at both the high school and travel baseball levels. He most recently served as a baseball coach at Collegiate High School in Richmond, Virginia, during the spring of 2026, where he worked with student-athletes on player development and skill improvement.
In addition to his time at Collegiate, Cornwell has served as a coach with the Virginia Volunteers baseball program since August 2025. In this role, he has focused on developing young athletes while emphasizing leadership, communication and teamwork.
Prior to beginning his coaching career, Cornwell competed collegiately at both James Madison University and Shenandoah University. After spending several semesters with the JMU baseball program, he continued his playing career at Shenandoah while pursuing graduate studies.
Cornwell also brings experience in sports data collection and analysis, having worked as a data specialist with Tony Britt Spotter Charts beginning in 2022. Additionally, he served as a fitness assistant with University Recreation at James Madison from 2021-23 and gained experience working with young athletes through summer camps in the Richmond area.
A native of Richmond, Virginia, Cornwell earned his bachelor's degree in sport and recreation with a minor in general business from James Madison University in 2023.
