Kramer Soderberg Named New Maryville Men's Basketball Coach

Soderberg, with family ties to St. Louis basketball, looks to build winning culture for Saints program

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:39am

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Maryville University has announced the hiring of Kramer Soderberg as its new head men's basketball coach. Soderberg, whose father Brad previously coached at nearby Saint Louis University, brings a successful track record of turning around programs, including leading Millikin University to its most wins in over a decade and its first-ever conference tournament appearance.

Why it matters

Soderberg's appointment marks an important transition for the Maryville Saints basketball program, as they look to build on past success and establish a new culture of excellence under his leadership. His family's deep roots in the St. Louis basketball community and his proven ability to quickly improve struggling teams make him an intriguing choice to lead the Saints.

The details

In his two seasons as head coach at Millikin University, Soderberg guided the team to a 14-12 record in his first year - their most wins since 2008-09 - and then followed that up with another winning 14-11 campaign. He also led Millikin to its first-ever appearance in the CCIW conference tournament, a significant milestone for the program.

  • Soderberg was named Maryville's new head coach on March 18, 2026.
  • He spent the previous 8 years on the coaching staff at Millikin University, starting as an assistant in 2015 before being promoted to head coach in 2021.

The players

Kramer Soderberg

Soderberg is the new head men's basketball coach at Maryville University. He comes to Maryville after a successful two-year stint as the head coach at Millikin University, where he quickly turned the program around.

Brad Soderberg

Kramer Soderberg's father, Brad Soderberg, previously served as the head coach at nearby Saint Louis University from 2002 to 2007.

Brittany C. Fennell

Brittany C. Fennell is the Director of Athletics and Recreation at Maryville University, and she expressed excitement about Soderberg's vision for the program.

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What they’re saying

“Coming home to the St. Louis area has always been in the back of my mind. Finally realizing that dream after 12 years is incredibly special for me and my family.”

— Kramer Soderberg (newsy-today.com)

“We are excited about Kramer's vision for our program, built on a foundation of high-character and hard-working individuals, and his commitment to excellence, competitiveness, and pride both on and off the court.”

— Brittany C. Fennell, Director of Athletics and Recreation, Maryville University (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

Soderberg will now focus on recruiting and establishing his vision for the Maryville Saints basketball program, with the goal of building a winning culture and developing players both on and off the court.

The takeaway

Kramer Soderberg's appointment as the new Maryville men's basketball coach represents an exciting new chapter for the program, as they look to leverage his proven track record of quickly turning around struggling teams and his deep family ties to the St. Louis basketball community.