Ashel Cunningham, former coach at the University of Redlands, returned in 1926 to lead the physical education department and coaching staff. He remained until 1953 and was later honored with a track named after him.
- Cunningham coached basketball, track, and baseball, and assisted in football. - Frank Leesyl Trine, a 1919 graduate, was hired as freshman coach and assistant director.
- Four baseball seniors played their final games: Wiley, Brumbaugh, Jeffers, and Berger. - The university's baseball team finished last in the conference but showed improvement under Coach Hathorn.